---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-039345"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FMNB"
cik: "0000709337"
company_name: "FARMERS NATIONAL BANC CORP /OH/"
filed_at: "2026-02-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T04:38:53.377946+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FMNB receives all regulatory approvals for merger with MBCN; close expected Q1 2026

## Summary
- All regulatory approvals secured for Middlefield Banc Corp. merger into Farmers National Banc Corp.
- Merger expected to close during first quarter of 2026.
- Original merger agreement dated October 22, 2025.
- Transaction includes merger of Middlefield Banking Company into Farmers National Bank.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-039345
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FMNB
- cik: 0000709337
- company_name: FARMERS NATIONAL BANC CORP /OH/
- filed_at: 2026-02-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/709337/000119312526039345/0001193125-26-039345-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/709337/000119312526039345/d52773d8k.htm

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