Farmers National Banc Corp

FMNB

Market cap $837M

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FMNB, GSL and GFF have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on March 25, 2026.

CANFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers National Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: FMNB) announced today the hiring of Todd J. Simko as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer. Simko brings over 25 years of experience in banking leadership and executive management positions, including roles at the FHLB in Pittsburgh, Department of Treasury, and most recently Main Street Bank. He is a proven leader who has experience in developing and executing on the strategic direction of financial instituti.

CANFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FMNB), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield (“Farmers National Bank”), announced today that it completed the merger of Middlefield Banc Corp. (“Middlefield”) (formerly NASDAQ: MBCN), the holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company (“Middlefield Bank”), with and into Farmers (the “Merger”). Following the Merger, Middlefield Bank was merged with and into Farmers Nati.

FMNB, MHO and PFGC have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on February 24, 2026.

CANFIELD, Ohio & MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers”) (NASDAQ: FMNB), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, and Middlefield Banc Corp. (“Middlefield”) (NASDAQ: MBCN), the holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company, jointly announced today that shareholders of Farmers and Middlefield each have approved the proposed merger of Middlefield with and into Farmers (the “Merger”). The Merger is expected to be completed during the.

CANFIELD, Ohio & MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers”) (NASDAQ: FMNB), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield (“Farmers National Bank”), and Middlefield Banc Corp. (“Middlefield”) (NASDAQ: MBCN), the holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company (“Middlefield Bank”), jointly announced today that they have received all regulatory approvals necessary to complete the proposed merger of Middlefield with and into Farmers (the “Merger.

CANFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers”) (NASDAQ: FMNB), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield (“Farmers National Bank”), today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (“ISS”), an independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended shareholders vote “FOR” all proposals at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on February 10, 2026, including the Company's proposed merger of Middlefield Banc Corp. (“Middlefield”) (NASDA.