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Tri Counties Bank, which has branches in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay areas, expects to complete the merger by the end of 2026, the banks said in a news release.<\/p>\n
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A Northern California-based bank has announced an upcoming merger with First Hawaiian Bank.<\/p>\n
Tri Counties Bank, which has branches in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay areas, expects to complete the merger by the end of 2026, the banks said in a news release.<\/p>\n
The combined company will have approximately $34 billion in assets and become the 6th largest bank headquartered in the Western United States.<\/p>\n
No branch or office closures are currently planned.<\/p>\n
\u201cTri Counties Bank has built its franchise around long-term customer relationships, local decision-making and a commitment to the communities we serve,\u201d Rick Smith, chairman, president and CEO of Tri Counties Bank, said in the release.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst Hawaiian shares those values and brings the scale, capital strength and broader product capabilities to help us do even more for our customers and communities,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n
Tri Counties Bank will continue to operate in California under the name Tri Counties Bank, a division of First Hawaiian Bank, the release said.<\/p>\n
Four directors, including Smith, will join the boards of First Hawaiian and First Hawaiian Bank.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership creates a broader platform for long-term growth,\u201d said Bob Harrison, chairman, president and CEO of First Hawaiian.<\/p>\n
The merger must be approved by regulatory agencies and the shareholders of both banks.<\/p>\n
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This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 10:54 AM.<\/p>\n
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