Huntington Bancshares Incorporated and Veritex Holdings, Inc. have announced the receipt of all required regulatory approvals for their pending merger. The merger has been approved by the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
The transaction is expected to be completed on October 20, 2025, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement between Huntington and Veritex. 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 headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates operate 971 branches in 13 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies.
Veritex Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a bank holding company that conducts banking activities through its wholly owned subsidiary, Veritex Community Bank, with locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and in the Houston metropolitan area.
The completion of the merger represents a significant development in the financial and banking sector, with potential implications for both companies' shareholders and customers. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 1.3% to a price of $33.50. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
