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Capital Bancorp (parent of Capital Bank) will merge with Peoples Bancorp in an all-stock deal valued at $728.1M. Capital shareholders will receive 1.11 shares of Peoples stock per share, valuing Capital at ~$43.75 per share. The combined entity will have ~$14B in assets. The deal is expected to close in early 2027, pending approvals.

Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) is acquiring Capital Bancorp for $728M, expanding its national reach. The deal is expected to create a combined company with $14B in assets, $10B in loans, and $11B in deposits. Capital has shown strong financial performance, with 20% annual growth in assets, loans, and deposits over the past three years. Peoples expects 19% EPS accretion by 2027 and an IRR above 25%. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in late 2024.

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Capital Bancorp (CBNK) stock rose 11.4% after Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) announced an all-stock acquisition deal valued at $728M. CBNK shareholders will receive 1.11 PEBO shares per share, implying a $43.75 per-share value. The deal is expected to close in early 2027, creating a combined entity with $14B in assets. Trading volume surged fivefold, and an investor rights law firm is investigating the deal's fairness.

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Capital Bancorp Inc (CBNK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01 Other Events On September 29, 2026, Capital Bank, N.A. (the "Bank"), the wholly owned subsidiary of Capital Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), entered into a purchase and assumption agreement (the "Agreement") with respect to the Bank's branch office located at North Rivers

ODNB Financial Corporation (private) and National Capital Bancorp, Inc. (OTCID: NACB) received regulatory approvals for their merger, expected to close in Q4 2026. The combined entity, to be named National Capital Bancorp, Inc., will list on Nasdaq under 'NACB'. The deal is subject to further approvals and customary closing conditions. As of June 30, 2026, ODNB had $1.8 billion in assets, while NACB had $742.9 million.

Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) and Capital Bancorp (CBNK) agreed to merge in an all-stock deal valued at $728.1M. The combined entity will have ~$14B in assets, expanding its Mid-Atlantic presence and diversifying revenue streams. The transaction is expected to close in 2027, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.

ODNB Financial and National Capital Bancorp agreed to merge, creating a $2.4B bank with operations in D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The combined entity will be named National Capital Bancorp and list under 'NACB'. ODNB shareholders will own 65-68% of the new company. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026.

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