http://www.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:43 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html <p>Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) and Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC) have announced that their planned merger is set to close on September 1, 2026, pending satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions.</p><p>According to a joint press release, Banner received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner's previously requested waiver of the application requirement for the merger. The companies said all required regulatory approvals have now been received.</p><p>The merger agreement, under which Pacific Financial will merge into Banner, was originally signed on April 30, 2026. Banner is the holding company for Banner Bank, a $16.59 billion http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:43 -0400 BANR PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html <p>Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) and Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC) have announced that their planned merger is set to close on September 1, 2026, pending satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions.</p><p>According to a joint press release, Banner received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner's previously requested waiver of the application requirement for the merger. The companies said all required regulatory approvals have now been received.</p><p>The merger agreement, under which Pacific Financial will merge into Banner, was originally signed on April 30, 2026. Banner is the holding company for Banner Bank, a $16.59 billion http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:43 -0400 BANR PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html <p>Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) and Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC) have announced that their planned merger is set to close on September 1, 2026, pending satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions.</p><p>According to a joint press release, Banner received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner's previously requested waiver of the application requirement for the merger. The companies said all required regulatory approvals have now been received.</p><p>The merger agreement, under which Pacific Financial will merge into Banner, was originally signed on April 30, 2026. Banner is the holding company for Banner Bank, a $16.59 billion http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:43 -0400 BANR PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html <p>Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) and Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC) have announced that their planned merger is set to close on September 1, 2026, pending satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions.</p><p>According to a joint press release, Banner received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner's previously requested waiver of the application requirement for the merger. The companies said all required regulatory approvals have now been received.</p><p>The merger agreement, under which Pacific Financial will merge into Banner, was originally signed on April 30, 2026. Banner is the holding company for Banner Bank, a $16.59 billion http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:43 -0400 BANR PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Corp.+News/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html <p>Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) and Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC) have announced that their planned merger is set to close on September 1, 2026, pending satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions.</p><p>According to a joint press release, Banner received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner's previously requested waiver of the application requirement for the merger. The companies said all required regulatory approvals have now been received.</p><p>The merger agreement, under which Pacific Financial will merge into Banner, was originally signed on April 30, 2026. Banner is the holding company for Banner Bank, a $16.59 billion http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Corp.+News/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:43 -0400 BANR PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Corp.+News/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html <p>Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) and Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC) have announced that their planned merger is set to close on September 1, 2026, pending satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions.</p><p>According to a joint press release, Banner received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner's previously requested waiver of the application requirement for the merger. The companies said all required regulatory approvals have now been received.</p><p>The merger agreement, under which Pacific Financial will merge into Banner, was originally signed on April 30, 2026. Banner is the holding company for Banner Bank, a $16.59 billion http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Corp.+News/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:43 -0400 BANR PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+M+and+A/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html <p>Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) and Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC) have announced that their planned merger is set to close on September 1, 2026, pending satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions.</p><p>According to a joint press release, Banner received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner's previously requested waiver of the application requirement for the merger. The companies said all required regulatory approvals have now been received.</p><p>The merger agreement, under which Pacific Financial will merge into Banner, was originally signed on April 30, 2026. Banner is the holding company for Banner Bank, a $16.59 billion http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+M+and+A/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:43 -0400 BANR PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+M+and+A/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html <p>Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) and Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC) have announced that their planned merger is set to close on September 1, 2026, pending satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions.</p><p>According to a joint press release, Banner received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner's previously requested waiver of the application requirement for the merger. The companies said all required regulatory approvals have now been received.</p><p>The merger agreement, under which Pacific Financial will merge into Banner, was originally signed on April 30, 2026. Banner is the holding company for Banner Bank, a $16.59 billion http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+M+and+A/Banner+and+Pacific+Financial+set+September+1+merger+closing+date/26937941.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:43 -0400 BANR PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html <p> WALLA WALLA, Wash. &amp; ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced important updates relating to the previously announced merger of Pacific Financial into Banner pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817324749/en/</a></p><p> Banner has received a letter from the Federal Reserve stating it does not object to Banner’s previously requested waiver http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Banner+Corporation+and+Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Set+Closing+Date+for+Merger/26937921.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400 A.21408081 BANR O.00008922 O.00184104 O.01114409 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Pacific+Financial+shareholders+approve+merger+with+Banner+Corporation/26917107.html <p>Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, announced that its shareholders voted to approve a merger agreement with Banner Corporation at a special meeting held Aug. 12, 2026.</p><p>The Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 30, 2026, calls for Pacific Financial to merge with and into Banner Corporation, with Banner surviving the combined entity. The two companies expect the transaction to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending final regulatory approval and satisfaction of other closing conditions.</p><p>Pacific Financial, based in Aberdeen, Washington, had total assets of $1.26 billion as of June 30, 2026, http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Pacific+Financial+shareholders+approve+merger+with+Banner+Corporation/26917107.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:31:08 -0400 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Pacific+Financial+shareholders+approve+merger+with+Banner+Corporation/26917107.html <p>Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, announced that its shareholders voted to approve a merger agreement with Banner Corporation at a special meeting held Aug. 12, 2026.</p><p>The Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 30, 2026, calls for Pacific Financial to merge with and into Banner Corporation, with Banner surviving the combined entity. The two companies expect the transaction to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending final regulatory approval and satisfaction of other closing conditions.</p><p>Pacific Financial, based in Aberdeen, Washington, had total assets of $1.26 billion as of June 30, 2026, http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Pacific+Financial+shareholders+approve+merger+with+Banner+Corporation/26917107.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:31:08 -0400 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Announces+Shareholder+Approval+of+Merger+Agreement/26917069.html <p align="justify">ABERDEEN, Wash., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC), </strong>(the “Company”), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, announced that at the special meeting of shareholders held on August 12, 2026, the Company’s shareholders approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026 (the “Merger Agreement”), between Banner Corporation (“Banner”) and the Company, pursuant to which, subject to satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, the Company will merge with and into Banner, with Banner surviving the merger. The Company and Banner expect the http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Announces+Shareholder+Approval+of+Merger+Agreement/26917069.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0400 O.00008922 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Announces+Shareholder+Approval+of+Merger+Agreement/26917069.html <p align="justify">ABERDEEN, Wash., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC), </strong>(the “Company”), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, announced that at the special meeting of shareholders held on August 12, 2026, the Company’s shareholders approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026 (the “Merger Agreement”), between Banner Corporation (“Banner”) and the Company, pursuant to which, subject to satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, the Company will merge with and into Banner, with Banner surviving the merger. The Company and Banner expect the http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Announces+Shareholder+Approval+of+Merger+Agreement/26917069.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0400 O.00008922 PFLC http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Announces+Shareholder+Approval+of+Merger+Agreement/26917069.html <p align="justify">ABERDEEN, Wash., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC), </strong>(the “Company”), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, announced that at the special meeting of shareholders held on August 12, 2026, the Company’s shareholders approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 30, 2026 (the “Merger Agreement”), between Banner Corporation (“Banner”) and the Company, pursuant to which, subject to satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, the Company will merge with and into Banner, with Banner surviving the merger. The Company and Banner expect the http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Pacific+Financial+Corporation+Announces+Shareholder+Approval+of+Merger+Agreement/26917069.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0400 O.00008922 PFLC