WALLA WALLA, Wash. & 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. Banner has received a letter from the Feder.
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Banner Corporation (BANR) is rated BUY, driven by Washington's strong population growth and the accretive Bank of Pacific acquisition expected to boost earnings in 2027. BANR trades at a 12% discount to the financial sector median on price to tangible book value, offering limited downside and a 2.8% yield. Loan growth, especially in commercial and industrial segments, and robust CET1 ratio (12.7%) underpin BANR's defensive investment profile.
ABERDEEN, Wash., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC), (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 closing of the merger to occur in the third quarter of 2026, subject to final regulatory approval and satisfaction or waiver of the other closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement.
WALLA WALLA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) (“Company”), the parent company of Banner Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 1.7 million shares of the Company's common stock, which is approximately 5% of its issued and outstanding common stock. “We believe our stock represents an attractive value proposition, and that repurchasing shares is a sound way to build long-term value for our shareholders,” said Mark J. Gresco.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Banner (BANR) have what it takes?
Entropy Technologies LP raised its position in Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) by 400.6% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 23,054 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 18,449 shares during the quarter. Entropy
Shares of Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Hold" by the six research firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and two have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year target
Banner Corporation (BANR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Banner NASDAQ: BANR reported higher year-over-year earnings and revenue from core operations in the second quarter of 2026, while management said loan demand remained broad-based and credit metrics were largely stable despite an increase in non-performing assets tied to one condo construction project.
