WALLA WALLA, Wash., April 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (Nasdaq:BANR), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced that Banner Bank has received regulatory approval for the acquisition of six branches in Oregon from Sterling Savings Bank, together with approximately $226 million in deposits and $95 million in loans. Five of the six branches are located in Coos County, Oregon and the sixth branch is located in Douglas County. The acquired branches collectively will capture a 28% share of the Coos County market.
The purchase of the branches is expected to be completed in June 2014.
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Banner Corporation is a $4.5 billion bank holding company operating two commercial banks in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Banner serves the Pacific Northwest region with a full range of deposit services and business, commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural and consumer loans. Visit Banner Bank on the Web at www.bannerbank.com.
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