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Richmond Mutual Bancorporation completes Farmers merger, expands footprint

Jul 1, 2026, 7:47 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strategic scale, expanded deposits, and cross-sell opportunities support medium-term profitability; near-term dilution from new shares could weigh on per-share metrics, but the deal improves market presence and potential for accretion over 1–2 years.

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RMBI announced the completion of its merger with The Farmers Bancorp, effective July 1, 2026, with Farmers shareholders receiving 3.40 RMBI shares per share and cash for fractional shares, totaling roughly 6.25 million RMBI shares. The combined bank will operate as Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc., with First Bank Midwest branding and an expanded footprint across Indiana and Ohio, aiming for increased scale and deposits and enhanced community banking capabilities.

RMBI completes Farmers Bancorp merger; 3.40 RMBI shares per Farmers share.
Approx 6,254,357 RMBI shares to be issued; cash for fractional shares.
Combined entity renamed Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc.; First Bank Midwest branding.
HQs remain in Richmond (company) and Frankfort (bank); seamless transition emphasized.
Forward-looking statements caution; regulatory and integration risks noted.

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