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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation and Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Announce Receipt of Federal Reserve Approvals to Complete Mergers

1. Atlantic Union receives Federal Reserve approvals for Sandy Spring merger. 2. Merger involves all-stock transaction and will increase bank reach. 3. Shareholder meetings scheduled for February 5, 2025. 4. Regulatory challenges and approvals still pending for full merger completion. 5. Anticipated benefits include earnings accretion and enhanced market positioning.

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Why Bullish?

The merger can enhance AUB's market presence and financials, similar to previous successful mergers that boosted share prices.

How important is it?

The merger directly impacts AUB's strategic trajectory, affecting its market competitiveness and profitability.

Why Long Term?

Merger benefits likely to manifest over time as integration occurs, following precedents from industry mergers.

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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation and Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Announce Receipt of Federal Reserve Approvals to Complete Mergers

RICHMOND, Va. & OLNEY, Md.--()--Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (“Atlantic Union”) (NYSE: AUB) and Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (“Sandy Spring”) (NASDAQ: SASR) jointly announced today the receipt of regulatory approvals from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, acting on delegated authority from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, to complete the previously announced merger of Sandy Spring with and into Atlantic Union in an all-stock transaction. The mergers remain subject to the approval of the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation, and more.

About Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank.

About Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Olney, Maryland, is the holding company for Sandy Spring Bank.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements”...

  • The occurrence of any event...
  • The failure to obtain regulatory approvals...

The actual results anticipated may not be realized...

Important Additional Information about the Transaction and Where to Find It

This press release does not constitute an offer to buy or sell...

A copy of the Registration Statement, the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus...

Participants in the Solicitation

Atlantic Union, Sandy Spring and certain of their respective directors, executive officers...

Information about the interests of the directors and executive officers...

Contacts

Bill Cimino (804) 448-0937, SVP and Director of Investor Relations of Atlantic Union
Jennifer Schell (301) 570-8331, Division Executive, Marketing & Corporate Communications for Sandy Spring Bank

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