Heritage Financial Corporation announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved a merger agreement with Olympic. The transaction, which also received approval from Olympic's board, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. According to Heritage, the combination will significantly enhance the company's financial metrics, improve profitability and efficiency ratios, and increase balance sheet liquidity. Upon completion, Heritage will become the second largest community bank serving the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas, with approximately 14% of the combined deposit market share. Heritage anticipates approximately 18% earnings per share accretion after achieving full operating efficiencies.
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