Peoples Bancorp Inc. filed a Form 8-K on October 30, 2026, reporting that it completed its acquisition of Citizens as of the close of business on October 30, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Acquisition completed: Peoples announced that it completed its acquisition of Citizens as of the close of business on October 30, 2026.
  • Original agreement date: Peoples and Citizens first announced their agreement to merge on April 21, 2026.
  • Exchange and ticker: Peoples Bancorp common shares trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol PEBO (NASDAQ:PEBO).
  • Signed by: The filing was signed by Katie Bailey, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
  • Press release attached: A press release announcing the completed acquisition was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Peoples Bancorp Closes Citizens Merger After April 2026 Agreement

According to the filing, Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBO) disclosed on October 30, 2026, that it had completed its acquisition of Citizens as of the close of business on that same date. The event was reported under Item 8.01 (Other Events) of the Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The filing notes that the two companies first announced they had entered into an agreement to merge on April 21, 2026, making the period between the initial announcement and closing approximately six months. No additional financial terms, share counts, or transaction values were disclosed within the body of the 8-K itself.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. is an Ohio-incorporated company headquartered at 138 Putnam Street, Marietta, Ohio. The filing was signed on behalf of the registrant by Katie Bailey, identified as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. A press release issued by Peoples Bancorp Inc. on October 30, 2026, was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into the report.

What Was Disclosed

Peoples Bancorp Inc. reported via an 8-K dated October 30, 2026, that its acquisition of Citizens closed as of that date. The merger agreement between the two parties had been announced on April 21, 2026.