Veritex (VBTX) Receives Regulatory Approval for Merger with Huntington Bancshares

By Hao Liu • Sunday, October 05 15:24 • Permanent Link

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated and Veritex Holdings, Inc. have just announced that they have received all required regulatory approvals for their pending merger. The merger is expected to be completed on October 20, 2025. Veritex shareholder approval was received at the Veritex special meeting of shareholders on September 22, 2025.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $208 billion asset regional bank holding company with 971 branches in 13 states. Veritex Holdings, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, conducting banking activities through its wholly owned subsidiary, Veritex Community Bank, with locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and in the Houston metropolitan area.

This merger marks a significant development in the banking sector, as it brings together two major players in the industry. The combined entity is expected to have a substantial impact on the regional banking landscape. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 1.3% to a price of $33.50. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.

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