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Fidelity Bank completes AFBI acquisition; Affinity shareholders receive $23 cash per share

Jul 31, 2026, 4:33 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The cash-out at $23 provides a known, fixed exit value for AFBI shareholders, guiding AFBI pricing toward the offer price; historically, announced cash deals drive near-term price convergence to the offer regardless of pre-announcement price levels.

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Fidelity Bank has completed its acquisition of Affinity Bancshares (AFBI) and Affinity Bank. Affinity stockholders will be paid $23 per share in cash, with no adjustment for Affinity's equity. The deal expands Fidelity Bank's assets to about $5.5 billion and adds Georgia branches, potentially boosting deposits and loans.

Fidelity Bank completes AFBI acquisition; AFBI stockholders receive $23 per share in cash.
No adjustment to merger consideration based on Affinity's equity.
Fidelity assets rise to about $5.5B; Georgia expansion underway.
AFBI is now cash-out; AFBI shareholders no longer hold equity.

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