Bank First to acquire Centre 1 Bancorp for $174m.

Bank First, the Nasdaq-listed holding company of Bank First, agreed to acquire Centre 1 Bancorp, the holding company of The First National Bank and Trust Company, a family-owned community bank, for $174m. "This partnership brings together two long-standing, community-focused institutions united by a shared commitment to responsive, relationship-based banking. The combination of our organizations enhances our ability to serve customers across Wisconsin and northern Illinois with greater capabilities and expanded resources," Mike Molepske, Bank First Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.