Park National Corporation to merge with First Citizens Bancshares in a $317.3m deal.

Park National Corporation, a diversified financial services company, agreed to merge with First Citizens Bancshares, a holding company, in a $317.3m deal. "Partnering with Park is a natural and strategic step forward for our bank—one that reflects our commitment to our teammates, customers, communities, and shareholders,” Jeff Agee, Chairman and CEO, First Citizens’.