Northwest Bancshares completes acquisition of Penns Woods Bancorp
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 28 2025
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Merger Completion: Northwest Bancshares has successfully completed its merger with Penns Woods Bancorp, effective July 25, 2025, which includes the consolidation of their subsidiary banks into Northwest Bank.
Expansion of Operations: The merger enhances Northwest's presence in Pennsylvania by adding 21 branch locations, bringing its total to 151 financial centers across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana.
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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.
