Affinity Bancshares to be Acquired by Fidelity Bank in $142.8M All-Cash Deal

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Affinity Bancshares has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fidelity BancShares (N.C.), Inc. for $142.8 million in an all-cash transaction, offering shareholders $23.00 per share.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement

  Affinity Bancshares will be acquired by Fidelity BancShares (N.C.), Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $142.8 million.

• Shareholder Payout

  Each Affinity stockholder will receive $23.00 in cash per share, representing a premium over the current stock price of $22.26.

• Executive Settlement Payments

  Three key executives, including the CEO, will receive aggregate cash payments of over $3.5 million upon the merger's closing, in exchange for terminating employment agreements and agreeing to restrictive covenants.

• Approvals and Timeline

  The transaction is unanimously approved by both boards and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending regulatory and stockholder approvals.

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This 8-K filing details the definitive merger agreement under which Affinity Bancshares, Inc. will be acquired by Fidelity BancShares (N.C.), Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $142.8 million. Shareholders will receive $23.00 per share, representing a premium over the current trading price of $22.26. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards, is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to regulatory and stockholder approvals. This acquisition provides a clear exit strategy for shareholders at a favorable valuation. Additionally, the filing discloses significant settlement payments totaling over $3.5 million to key executives, including the CEO, Chief Credit Officer, and EVP, in connection with the termination of their employment agreements, which is a material cost associated with the transaction.