03:57 AM EST, 02/13/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Premier Financial (PFC) reported late Wednesday that all the necessary regulatory approvals required for its pending merger with WesBanco ( WSBC ) have been received.

Deal completion is expected around Feb. 28, subject to customary closing conditions.

"The merger will create a regional financial services institution with approximately $27 billion in assets, significant economies of scale, and strong pro forma profitability metrics," Premier said.