MAX Credit Union Acquires First Financial Bank
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On November 11, 2026, MAX Credit Union, headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, reportedly agreed to acquire Birmingham-area First Financial Bank for an undisclosed amount. The deal is expected to close in 2027. Upon completion, the acquisition will add 8 branches, increase MAX’s number of physical locations by 50%, and add $245 million in assets; MAX plans to retain all of First Financial’s locations. Reports disclosed that the parties had reached an acquisition agreement and outlined the deal, but did not indicate that it had been completed.
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- Banking DiveAlabama’s MAX Credit Union to acquire in-state First Financial Bank
Montgomery-based MAX Credit Union has agreed to acquire Birmingham-area First Financial Bank for an undisclosed amount, with the transaction expected to close in 2027. The acquisition will add 8 branches to MAX, increasing its physical locations by 50%, and $245 million in assets; MAX plans to retain all of First Financial’s locations.
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