United Community Banks completes merger with ANB Holdings

United Community Banks (UCB) completed its merger with ANB Holdings effective May 1, 2025. In this transaction, ANB’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, American National Bank, was also merged into United’s bank subsidiary, United Community Bank. ANB Bank will operate under the United Community brand after all core systems, signage, and branding are converted to those of United Community on the weekend of July 11, 2025. “We are delighted to welcome American National Bank’s outstanding group of bankers to the United Community team. We’ve been working closely with this group for some time now, and we continue to be impressed with their community-focused, service-first approach to banking. The cultural alignment between our teams is very strong,” said Lynn Harton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United. “This partnership will add a customer service focused hub in an attractive market. We look forward to continuing to invest in growth, employee engagement, and community development in the South Florida market.”