• Shareholders of Colony Bankcorp and First Reliance Bancshares approved the proposed acquisition of First Reliance, completing the transaction's required approval process.
• All necessary regulatory approvals are secured, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
• The June 24, 2026, agreement covers 100% of First Reliance's stock for approximately $163 million in stock and cash.
• The combined bank is expected to hold approximately $5 billion in assets, $4 billion in deposits and $3.2 billion in loans.
• The acquisition will expand the banking franchise across Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.

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