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A Message from Clark Lauritzen, Chairman & President

    • FNBO Newsroom

      May 01 2025

A Message from Clark Lauritzen, Chairman & President

FNBO is excited to announce that we have entered into a definitive merger agreement with CCB Financial Corp, the parent company of Country Club Bank, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

This acquisition brings together two unique and highly respected financial institutions, both of which are privately owned with multi-generational family leadership, into one trusted financial institution serving the Midwest. At FNBO, we know that long-term relationships are the cornerstone of community growth, and we were inspired by Country Club Bank's shared commitment to that ideal. This is an exciting opportunity to bring together the best of both FNBO and Country Club Bank, combining our strengths, expertise and commitment to customer service to create a stronger, more innovative financial partner for not only the Kansas City area, but the entire FNBO footprint.

Our merger is pending regulatory approval, which is anticipated in later 2025, and we look to combine our organizations into the FNBO brand in 2026. Please join me in celebrating this momentous news. We are excited for our future together as FNBO.

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