(WHTM) — Two financial institutions that are based in Pennsylvania announced they will be merging into one.

The board of directors for Norwood Financial Corp. (based in Honesdale, Pa.) and PB Bankshares, Inc. (based in Coatesville, Pa.) recently announced that they have unanimously approved an agreement and a plan on merger.

As a result of this merger, PB Bankshares, Inc. will merge into Norwood Financial Corp.

According to Norwood Financial Corp., this strategic merger will represent a substantial expansion of their geographic footprint into higher growth markets in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

The merger will also enhance PB Bankshares, Inc.’s capacity to provide service and solutions to its existing customers in the markets it serves.

Once complete, the combined company will boast approximately $3 billion in assets and will be a premier Pennsylvania community bank operating in Northeastern, Central, and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

It should be noted that Norwood Financial, which is the bank holding company for Wayne Bank, whereas PB Bankshares Inc. is the holding company for Presence Bank.

“I am very pleased to announce our merger with Presence Bank, a nearly 106-year-old institution which shares the same values, culture, and commitment to high quality customer service found at Wayne Bank,” James O. Donnelly, President, CEO and Director of Norwood Financial said. “Presence is a growing and respected institution located within the most demographically attractive markets in Pennsylvania. Joining these institutions provides Wayne Bank with the opportunity to deepen Presence Bank’s relationships with its customers, given our broader product mix and larger balance sheet. We look forward to working with Janak and his team to improve the financial lives of the businesses and individuals operating in Presence Bank’s communities.”

Norwood Financial says this merger is subject to customary closing conditions, which includes customary regulatory approvals.

The transaction is expected to close in either late Q4 of 2025 or in early Q1 of 2026.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, 80% of Presence’s common shares will be converted into Norwood Financial common stock, while the remaining 20% will be exchanged for cash.

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