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Colony Bank to acquire First Reliance, expanding Southeast footprint and scale

Jun 24, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Large, accretive deal with tangible scale increases and regional footprint; near-term stock reaction hinges on closing timeline and integration execution; typical bank M&A boosts valuation if accretion confirms and regulatory risk is manageable.

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Colony Bankcorp and First Reliance Bancshares unveiled a definitive merger valued at about $163 million, funded with a stock-and-cash consideration of $19.75 cash or 0.94 CBAN per First Reliance share (≈20% cash, 80% stock). The combined franchise would hold roughly $5 billion in assets, $4 billion in deposits, and $3.2 billion in loans, targeting accelerated Southeast expansion and immediate earnings accretion, with closing planned for Q4 2026 pending approvals.

Colony Bankcorp to acquire First Reliance Bancshares for about $163M in stock and cash.
First Reliance shareholders receive $19.75 cash or 0.94 CBAN shares (≈20% cash, 80% stock).
Combined assets ~ $5B; deposits ~ $4B; loans ~ $3.2B; Southeast expansion.
Closing targeted in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Deal expected to be immediately EPS-accretive; leadership realignment underway.

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