Berkshire Hills Bancorp and Brookline Bancorp Merger Secures All Necessary Regulatory Approvals
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 26 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Merger Announcement: Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. and Brookline Bancorp, Inc. have received regulatory approvals for their merger to form Beacon Financial Corporation.
Closing Date: The merger is expected to be finalized on September 1, 2025.
Transaction Details: The all-stock transaction is valued at approximately $1.1 billion, equating to $12.68 per share of Brookline common stock based on Berkshire's stock price as of December 13, 2024.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
