Investar Holding Corporation Announces Acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares and $32.5 Million Capital Raise

Reuters07-01

<a href="https://laohu8.com/S/ISTR">Investar Holding Corporation</a> Announces Acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares and $32.5 Million Capital Raise

Investar Holding Corporation, the parent company of Investar Bank, N.A., has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of First National Bank, Wichita Falls, Texas. The acquisition will be executed for cash and stock consideration. Concurrently, Investar has initiated a private placement of $32.5 million of its newly designated 6.5% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock. The net proceeds from this offering are intended to support the Wichita Falls acquisition and general corporate purposes, including organic growth and potential future acquisitions. This strategic move is set to enhance Investar's community banking services, emphasizing personalized customer interactions and a shared commitment to service excellence.

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