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BankFinancial Corporation was a bank holding company for BankFinancial, NA, a national bank serving individuals, families and businesses in the Chicago metropolitan area. Its news has centered on banking, wealth management and fiduciary services, as well as commercial finance, equipment finance, commercial real estate finance and treasury management for regional and national business customers.
Recurring BFIN developments include operating and financial results, deposit and loan trends, credit quality, liquidity and asset-liability management, cash dividends, share repurchase authorizations, commercial finance team expansion, board composition and governance agreements. Subsequent corporate records identify First Financial Bancorp as successor by merger to BankFinancial Corporation.
First Financial Bank (NASDAQ:FFBC) has announced its strategic acquisition of BankFinancial (NASDAQ:BFIN) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $142 million. The deal will significantly expand First Financial's presence in the Chicago market, adding 18 retail locations and bringing total pro forma deposits to $2.2 billion.
Under the agreement, BankFinancial shareholders will receive 0.48 shares of First Financial common stock for each BankFinancial share. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2025, will be accretive to First Financial's earnings per share while maintaining tangible book value per share. All BankFinancial employees will join First Financial upon closing.
BankFinancial has announced the appointment of Forrester Faia as Vice President and Regional Commercial Financial Leader for the Illinois market. With over 25 years of expertise in commercial finance, Faia will focus on connecting Chicago-area companies with BankFinancial's commercial banking services.
The bank emphasizes its unique position as the only institution offering a hybrid product allowing customers to switch between financing options without refinancing. Key advantages include direct lending with competitive pricing, an exclusive prime rate discount of 1.00% below the WSJ published rate, a dedicated business servicing team, and comprehensive in-house loan servicing.
This strategic addition aligns with BankFinancial's commitment to providing middle-market businesses with tailored financial solutions, including receivables financing and working lines of credit, designed to enhance cash flow and support growth.
BankFinancial reported net income of $1.7 million, total assets of $1.480 billion, total loans of $1.008 billion, and stockholders' equity of $156 million for the first quarter of 2024. Interest income increased by $422,000, but noninterest income decreased by $164,000. The company repurchased common shares and subordinated notes, with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.59%. The second quarter outlook includes expectations for loan and deposit growth, stable net interest margin, and increasing noninterest income.
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