WesBanco, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Premier Financial Corp. and Appoints Directors
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 01 2025
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WesBanco Acquires Premier Financial Corp: WesBanco, Inc. has successfully completed its acquisition of Premier Financial Corp, merging Premier Bank into WesBanco Bank and appointing four former Premier directors to its board.
Enhanced Regional Banking Services: The merger creates a regional bank with approximately $27 billion in assets, aiming to improve customer service and community engagement across multiple states while maintaining the Premier Bank name until mid-May for existing financial centers.
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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.
