FMBH · First Mid Bancshares, Inc

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (FMBH) filed a Rule 425 customer letter confirming the October 29, 2026 announcement of its acquisition of Evergreen Bancshares, Inc. (parent of American Bank of Freedom) for approximately $70.7 million. The letter reiterates deal terms, expected close in early 2027, and that all current American Bank of Freedom branches will remain open. No new financial terms, revised synergy estimates, or regulatory updates were disclosed.

• First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (FMBH) announced the acquisition of Evergreen Bancshares, Inc. on October 29, 2026.
• The deal value is approximately $70.7 million in a stock-and-cash transaction.
• The acquisition is expected to close in early 2027, with the bank merger in summer 2027.
• All current American Bank of Freedom branches are expected to remain open.