Renasant, First Bancshares announce receipt of regulatory approvals for merger
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 17 2025
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Merger Approval: Renasant (RNST) and First Bancshares, Inc. (FBMS) have received all regulatory approvals needed to finalize their merger, which includes merging The First into Renasant and The First Bank into Renasant Bank.
Shareholder Support: Shareholders of both companies approved the merger during special meetings held on October 22, 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.
