Valley National Bancorp Receives Greater Community Bancorp Shareholder Approval

Valley National Bancorp and Greater Community Bancorp have received all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals to complete their merger. The deal was approved by Greater Community shareholders and received regulatory clearance. Valley National Bancorp's Chairman, President, and CEO Anthony M. Bruno, Jr., stated that the merger will enhance the company's operations and expand its presence in New Jersey. The merger is expected to be completed in the near future.