Shareholders Approve Middlefield Banc Corp. Merger with Farmers National Banc Corp.

summarizeSummary

Middlefield Banc Corp. shareholders overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger with Farmers National Banc Corp., moving the transaction closer to its anticipated Q1 2026 completion.

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• Merger Agreement Approved

  Shareholders voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Farmers National Banc Corp., with 6,327,107.748607 votes for and 366,618.831715 votes against.

• Merger-Related Compensation Approved

  Shareholders approved, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related consideration for named executive officers.

• Anticipated Completion

  The merger is now expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2026, following both regulatory and shareholder approvals.

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This 8-K filing confirms a critical step in the merger process, as Middlefield Banc Corp. shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Farmers National Banc Corp. This follows earlier regulatory approvals announced on February 5, 2026, and a positive recommendation from a proxy advisory firm on January 30, 2026. The shareholder vote removes a significant hurdle, paving the way for the merger to close as anticipated in the first quarter of 2026. This development provides certainty regarding the transaction's progression and its expected completion.