Olsen Palmer Advises Peoples Bank and Trust in its Agreement to Acquire KANZA Bank

PBT Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of Peoples Bank and Trust Company, and KANZA Financial Corporation, the holding company of KANZA Bank, have jointly announced today the signing of a stock purchase agreement whereby PBT Bancshares, Inc. will acquire KANZA Bank. Following the closing of the transaction, KANZA Bank will be merged with and into Peoples Bank and Trust Company with Peoples Bank and Trust Company as the surviving entity.

Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to PBT Bancshares, Inc.

Based on the most recent reported financials, the combined institution is expected to have approximately $1.5 billion in total assets and 21 banking offices.

The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of each company and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions including shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Transaction Announcement (PDF)