Cadence Bank announced the successful completion of its previously announced merger with FCB Financial Corp., the bank holding company for First Chatham Bank, a Savannah, Georgia-based community bank. The merger enhances Cadence's growing presence in Savannah and Coastal Georgia while deepening the commitment to serving customers and communities.
 
"With the completion of our merger, we're positioned to continue our growth in Georgia and specifically in the Savannah market, offering a full suite of financial products and services and creating new opportunities to benefit our teammates, customers, communities and shareholders," said Dan Rollins, chairman and CEO of Cadence Bank. "This merger presents an exciting opportunity to join forces with an institution that shares our dedication to serving the community through relationship-driven banking. We are excited Ken Farrell, leader of FCB Financial for many years, is joining Cadence in an important leadership role in Savannah."