---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000857855-26-000069"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UCB"
cik: "0000857855"
company_name: "UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-03T12:49:17+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-03T12:50:24.513060+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# United Community Banks completes acquisition of Peach State Bancshares

## Summary
- Merger effective August 1, 2026; Peach State merged into United, bank subsidiary into United Community Bank.
- Peach State Bank had $784M assets, $524M loans, $707M deposits as of June 30, 2026.
- Peach State Bank branches to operate under United Community brand after conversion expected in Q1 2027.
- Ron Quinn, Peach State CEO, noted partnership will amplify growth and customer service.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000857855-26-000069
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UCB
- cik: 0000857855
- company_name: UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-03T12:49:17+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/857855/000085785526000069/0000857855-26-000069-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/857855/000085785526000069/ucbi-20260803.htm

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