Renasant, First Bancshares receives regulatory approvals for merger
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 17 2025
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Merger Approval: Renasant Corporation and The First Bancshares have received all regulatory approvals for their merger, which will combine The First with Renasant and its subsidiary, The First Bank with Renasant Bank.
Future Plans: The merger is expected to close on April 1, 2025, creating a financial institution with approximately $26 billion in assets and over 250 locations in the Southeast, along with nationwide factoring and asset-based lending services.
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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.
