WesBanco and Premier Financial have received all necessary regulatory approvals for the pending merger of Premier with and into WesBanco. The companies previously announced that the shareholders of Premier and the shareholders of WesBanco had voted overwhelmingly to approve the transaction at their respective special meetings on Dec. 11, 2024.

“We are thrilled to have received all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals, marking a significant milestone in our journey to bring WesBanco and Premier together,” Jeff Jackson, president and CEO of WesBanco, said. “These approvals reflect the strength of our shared vision for a community-focused, regional financial services provider. We look forward to closing this transformative merger and delivering the benefits of our combined strengths to our customers, communities, teams and shareholders.”

WesBanco and Premier expect that the closing of the merger will occur on or about Feb. 28, 2025. The transaction remains subject to the completion of customary closing conditions.