Renasant, First Bancshares announce receipt of regulatory approvals for merger

Renasant (RNST) and First Bancshares, Inc. (FBMS) jointly announced that they have received all necessary regulatory approvals to complete the proposed merger of The First with and into Renasant, and the related merger of The First’s wholly owned subsidiary, The First Bank, with and into Renasant Bank, Renasant’s wholly owned subsidiary. Renasant and The First previously announced that their respective shareholders approved the proposed merger at special shareholder meetings on October 22, 2024.