Mid Penn Bancorp and William Penn Bancorporation announced that they have received all required approvals from the applicable bank regulatory agencies to complete the proposed merger of William Penn with and into Mid Penn. Pending receipt of approval from shareholders of Mid Penn and William Penn, and certain other customary closing conditions, the parties intend to close the transaction in the second quarter of 2025. Following completion of the merger, William Penn Bank will be merged with and into Mid Penn Bank.
“We are pleased to have received regulatory approval of our merger that supports our growth objectives, complements our franchise, and propels long-term shareholder value,” Mid Penn President and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi said. “Mid Penn and William Penn continue to work collectively towards a second-quarter closing of this transaction and are meeting timelines and milestones as expected.”
The merger will further extend Mid Penn’s footprint into the attractive Greater Philadelphia Metro market, and will expand its presence in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Central New Jersey. Mid Penn, on a pro forma basis following completion of the merger, is projected to have $6.3 billion in assets.