Farmers National Banc Corp. Completes Merger with Middlefield Banc Corp., Expands Footprint

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Farmers National Banc Corp. completed its merger with Middlefield Banc Corp., significantly expanding its banking assets to over $7.4 billion and adding two new directors to its board.

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• Merger with Middlefield Banc Corp. Completed

  Farmers National Banc Corp. completed its previously announced merger with Middlefield Banc Corp. on March 2, 2026. Middlefield merged into Farmers, and its banking subsidiary merged into The Farmers National Bank of Canfield.

• Significant Asset Expansion

  The combined entity now boasts over $7.4 billion in banking assets and operates 83 branches across Ohio and Pennsylvania, representing a substantial increase from Farmers' previous $5.2 billion in banking assets.

• Strategic Market Expansion

  The merger deepens Farmers' presence in Northeast Ohio and meaningfully expands its footprint into Central and Western Ohio, including the Columbus region, creating a more diversified franchise.

• New Board Appointments

  Michael C. Voinovich and Kevin A. DiGeronimo, former Middlefield board members, were appointed to Farmers' Board of Directors, bringing additional experience in business management, banking, and financial services.

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Farmers National Banc Corp. has finalized its acquisition of Middlefield Banc Corp., a significant strategic move that substantially expands its banking assets and geographic presence. This completion follows shareholder approval on February 10, 2026, and marks the seventh bank acquisition for Farmers in the last decade. The merger is expected to create a larger, more diversified franchise, enhancing scale and customer relationships, particularly in Central and Western Ohio, including the Columbus region. The integration of two former Middlefield board members into Farmers' board further solidifies the combined entity's governance and expertise.