Park National Corporation has completed its previously announced merger with First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., combining Park National Bank and First Citizens National Bank. The merged organization extends Park National’s presence into Tennessee, bringing its total assets to $12.6 billion, deposits to $10.5 billion, and loans to $9.6 billion as of December 31, 2025. The combined company now operates more than 100 branches across Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. First Citizens National Bank will continue as a division of Park National Bank until conversion activities are finalized later this year, and customers will be informed of any account changes in the coming months.

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