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Mercantile gets final regulatory nod for Eastern Michigan merger; close set for Dec 31
MERCANTILE BANK CORP
- Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago approved merger; all required regulatory approvals now received.
- Eastern shareholder vote scheduled for Dec 19, 2025; merger expected to close Dec 31, 2025.
- Post-merger, Mercantile will operate as a two-bank holding company until Q1 2027 consolidation.
- Acquired Eastern Michigan Bank to operate alongside Mercantile Bank pending further regulatory approvals.