Overview
The Barack Ferrazzano Financial Institutions Group acted as legal counsel to the $40 million in assets Andalusia Community Bank, in executing an agreement and plan of merger with Midwest Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Western Illinois Bancshares, Inc.
Established in 1979, Andalusia Community Bank operates out of Andalusia and Moline IL., with deposit and loan relationships in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas.
The transaction will result in a consolidated bank operating under the brand Midwest Bank, total asset size upon completion of consolidation will be approximately $500 million.
Barack Ferrazzano’s team was led by John Freechack who was assisted by Emily Henkel.
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Barack Ferrazzano Financial Institutions Group
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