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FNBO to acquire Blue Ridge Bank

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June 9, 2026

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First National of Nebraska, the parent company of First National Bank of Omaha, has announced plans to acquire Blue Ridge Bancshares Inc. and its subsidiary Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co.

Based in Independence, Missouri, Blue Ridge Bank has eight branches in Missouri, according to a press release.

The acquisition is part of FNBO's strategy of expanding in the Missouri market, including its acquisition of Country Club Bank in 2025, which added 20 branches in the Kansas City metro area.

"Our mission has always been to help people acquire the financial resources to realize their dreams, and this opportunity with FNBO only amplifies our ability to do just that," Bill Esry, president and CEO at Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., said in the release. "Partnering with FNBO allows us to carry that mission forward with more tools, more access and the same commitment our customers and community have come to trust us for."

"We're excited to strengthen our presence in Kansas City, and we're looking forward to what we can build together," Joe Close, regional leader for FNBO in Kansas City, said in the release. "FNBO has been intentional about our growth in this region, and Blue Ridge Bank fits that vision in a meaningful way. Blue Ridge Bank's positive reputation and people make it an ideal addition to our organization."