OFB Bancshares Acquired by Hancock Whitney | Financial Services M&A Deal

Hancock Whitney has agreed to acquire OFB Bancshares, a banking business in Louisiana, for an undisclosed amount. OFB Bancshares operates as a financial services provider with banking operations that expand Hancock Whitney’s presence in the region. Hancock Whitney acquisitions support a strategic acquisition strategy in financial services M&A by adding customer relationships, deposits, and loan portfolio scale. The merger acquisition is structured as a strategic acquisition by Hancock Whitney, with deal terms governed by an execution version agreement and plan of merger dated May 15, 2026, and is currently announced.