The merger will create a community bank with over $3.1bn in assets, pending regulatory approval in Q3 2026.
NexTier Bank has agreed to acquire Riverside Bank of Dublin, forming a combined entity with more than $3.1bn in assets. Financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, but the merger will absorb Riverside into NexTier’s operations under its existing brand.
As of March 31, 2026, NexTier held $2.9bn in assets across 32 branches, while Riverside reported $270m in assets. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory clearance.
Riverside’s focus on commercial real estate, small business lending, and deposit relationships will integrate into NexTier’s operations. Travis Sanders, Riverside’s president, will join NexTier’s leadership as regional president for Columbus, Ohio, post-merger.