Tri-County Financial shareholders approve acquisition by HBT Financial
HBT•Tri-County Financial Group shareholders approved HBT Financial’s proposed acquisition on October 29, 2026. The deal is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions.
1. Shareholders approve deal
Tri-County Financial Group shareholders approved HBT Financial’s proposed acquisition on October 29, 2026. The August 10 merger agreement includes Tri-County’s wholly owned bank subsidiary, First State Bank. Closing is expected early in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.
