Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB) announced that its acquisition of William Penn Bancorporation (“William Penn”) was completed after the close of business on April 30, 2025. In connection with the holding company merger, William Penn’s banking subsidiary, William Penn Bank, has been merged with and into Mid Penn’s subsidiary bank, Mid Penn Bank.
The all-stock transaction was valued at approximately $120 million and will extend Mid Penn’s footprint into the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions. The consolidated assets of the combined company total approximately $6.3 billion.
“We are pleased to welcome William Penn Bank customers and employees to Mid Penn Bank, and William Penn shareholders to Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc.,” Mid Penn Chair, President and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi said. “The completion of this merger joins two institutions with deep roots in community banking. As we further expand into the Greater Philadelphia area market, we remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering unwavering service while providing a wide array of products and financial services to the communities we serve.”
In accordance with the merger agreement, Kenneth J. Stephon, the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of William Penn and William Penn Bank, has been appointed to the Boards of Directors of Mid Penn and Mid Penn Bank, effective as of the effective time of the merger. Mr. Stephon will also serve as Vice Chair of Mid Penn Bank, and as Chief Corporate Development Officer of Mid Penn and Mid Penn Bank, as of the effective time of the merger.
Stephens Inc. served as financial advisor to Mid Penn in connection with the transaction and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, a Stifel Company, rendered a fairness opinion to Mid Penn’s Board of Directors. Pillar + Aught served as legal advisor to Mid Penn in the transaction. Piper Sandler & Co. served as financial advisor to William Penn in connection with the transaction and rendered a fairness opinion to the William Penn Board of Directors. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP served as legal advisor to William Penn.
