
The acquisition of Carolina Bank & Trust will add 14 more branches to First Bank’s existing 113-location footprint and increase the acquirer’s assets to well over $13 billion. The deal is planned to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.


The acquisition of Carolina Bank & Trust will add 14 more branches to First Bank’s existing 113-location footprint and increase the acquirer’s assets to well over $13 billion. The deal is planned to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.