First Community Bankshares merger with Hometown on track; expected close Jan 23, 2026

FIRST COMMUNITY BANKSHARES INC /VA/

Hometown shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the merger on Dec 2, 2025.
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond approved the merger on Nov 6, 2025.
Closing subject to Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions approval, expected in weeks.
Parties expect merger to close on Jan 23, 2026; Hometown regular dividend suspended.
Hometown will pay a special dividend in Jan 2026 after 2025 taxable income calculated.

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