BHLB Overview

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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Merger Approval: Berkshire Hills Bancorp and Brookline Bancorp have received all necessary regulatory approvals for their merger, which will create Beacon Financial Corporation.

Closing Date: The merger is expected to close on September 1, 2025, pending the fulfillment of customary closing conditions.

Client Services Continuity: Clients will continue to be served through existing bank branches until a full transition to the Beacon Bank brand in 2026.

Company Overview: The merged entity will operate as a $24 billion regional banking franchise with over 145 branches across the Northeast.

Merger Announcement: Berkshire Hills Bancorp and Brookline Bancorp are merging to form a new holding company named Beacon Financial Corporation, with the combined bank operating as Beacon Bank & Trust. The merger is expected to be completed in Q3 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Branding and Leadership: The name "Beacon Bank" symbolizes guidance and stability, reflecting the legacy of both institutions. Paul A. Perrault will serve as CEO of the new entity, while David M. Brunelle will continue as Chairperson of the Board.

Dividend Announcement: Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable on August 21, 2025, to shareholders of record by August 14, 2025.

Company Overview: Berkshire Hills Bancorp is the parent company of Berkshire Bank, which operates with $12.0 billion in assets and focuses on community-driven banking services across New England and New York.

Earnings Performance: Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. reported a second-quarter earnings increase to $30.4 million, or $0.66 per share, surpassing analysts' expectations of $0.58 per share.

Revenue Growth: The company's revenue rose by 4.6% to $113.67 million compared to $108.67 million in the previous year.