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Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. Announce Regulatory Approvals Received for Merger

$CBANPress releaseSep 17, 2026, 8:30 AM ETRead the release

Colony Bankcorp (NYSE: CBAN) and First Reliance Bancshares (OTCQX: FSRL) have obtained all regulatory approvals for their proposed merger, in which First Reliance will consolidate into Colony. The deal still needs approval from both shareholder bases, with special meetings scheduled for October 14, 2026, and both management teams said integration planning remains on track for a targeted fourth-quarter close.

Key figures

Deal Value Usd
163000000
Deal structure
stock-and-cash, Colony acquires 100% of First Reliance common stock
Expected close
Q4 2026
Combined total loans
3200000000
Combined total assets
5000000000
Shareholder vote date
October 14, 2026
Combined total deposits
4000000000
Definitive agreement date
June 24, 2026
First reliance total assets
1100000000

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