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Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. Completes Merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc.

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. completes merger with LINKBANCORP, expanding regional banking presence.

By Marcus Reed
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Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (Nasdaq: BHRB) announced the successful completion of its merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc. and the integration of LINKBANK into Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company. This strategic merger strengthens Burke & Herbert's footprint across multiple states in the mid-Atlantic and Appalachian regions, enhancing their banking, borrowing, and investment capabilities.

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. Completes Merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc.
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Key Points

  • Completed merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc. and LINKBANK effective May 1, 2026.
  • Burke & Herbert operates nearly 100 branches across Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
  • The merger expands the company's regional presence and range of financial services for business and personal customers.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (“Burke & Herbert”) (Nasdaq: BHRB) today announced the completion of the merger of LINKBANCORP, Inc. ( “LNKB”) with and into Burke & Herbert and the merger of LINKBANK with and into Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company, effective May 1, 2026.

About Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. is the financial holding company for Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company. Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company is the oldest continuously operating bank under its original name headquartered in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. With nearly 100 branches across Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company offers a full range of business and personal financial solutions designed to meet customers’ banking, borrowing, and investment needs. Learn more at investor.burkeandherbertbank.com.

CONTACT:
Investor Relations
703-666-3555
bhfsir@burkeandherbertbank.com


Risks

  • Integration risks related to merging LINKBANCORP's operations and systems with Burke & Herbert's existing infrastructure.
  • Potential challenges in retaining customers during and after the merger process.
  • Economic and regulatory uncertainties in the financial services sector impacting regional banking operations.

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