Richmond Mutual, Farmers Bancorp merge to form $2.6 bln community bank.

Richmond Mutual Bancorporation and The Farmers Bancorp have announced a definitive agreement to merge, creating a $2.6 billion asset community bank with 24 branches across Indiana and Ohio. The combined bank will offer higher lending limits, broader product offerings, improved trading liquidity, and increased dividends for Farmers Bancorp shareholders. The merger is expected to deliver significant EPS accretion for Richmond Mutual and position the combined company for long-term growth and shareholder value creation.