TriCo Bancshares stock clears key hurdle in First Hawaiian merger

Shareholders of First Hawaiian and TriCo Bancshares approved First Hawaiian's proposed acquisition of TriCo at separate special meetings held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, according to StreetInsider.

The approval clears a major shareholder step for the proposed combination, but it does not complete the transaction. The companies said the deal remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions under the merger agreement.

Closing Timeline Remains Open

First Hawaiian and TriCo expect the transaction to close later in 2026. Final voting results from both special meetings are expected to be filed in separate Current Reports on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Management is now focused on planning and coordinating the integration of employees, systems and operations. First Hawaiian said the combined institution would have greater capacity to invest in products, services and lending capabilities.

California Banking Business

TriCo Bancshares is the parent company of Tri Counties Bank, which provides personal and business banking services in California. The bank describes itself as a local California institution and serves customers through community banking operations. The planned combination would bring Tri Counties Bank into First Hawaiian's broader banking organization, subject to the remaining closing conditions.

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