Shareholders Approve Middlefield Banc Merger and Authorized Share Increase

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Farmers National Banc Corp. shareholders approved the merger with Middlefield Banc Corp. and an increase in authorized common shares, moving the acquisition closer to completion.

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• Shareholder Approval of Merger

  Shareholders voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Middlefield Banc Corp., a critical step towards completing the acquisition.

• Authorized Share Increase Approved

  An amendment to increase authorized common shares from 50 million to 75 million was approved, providing necessary capital structure flexibility for the merger and future operations.

• Share Issuance for Merger Approved

  Shareholders also approved the issuance of common shares required in connection with the merger agreement.

• Merger Expected Q1 2026

  The merger is anticipated to be completed during the first quarter of 2026, following prior regulatory approvals announced on February 5, 2026.

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This 8-K confirms that Farmers National Banc Corp. shareholders have voted to approve the merger with Middlefield Banc Corp., along with the necessary increase in authorized common shares to facilitate the transaction. This follows the recent announcement of regulatory approvals on February 5, 2026, and extensive proxy solicitations. The shareholder vote represents a critical milestone, clearing a major hurdle for the merger to proceed as expected in the first quarter of 2026. The approval of the share issuance and the increase in authorized shares from 50 million to 75 million provides the company with the capital structure flexibility required for the merger and future growth.