HBT Financial, Inc. has provided an update regarding its proposed merger with CNB. The company confirmed that the Registration Statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement for CNB shareholders and a prospectus for HBT, has been declared effective by the SEC. On or about December 19, 2025, definitive materials were mailed to CNB shareholders ahead of a special meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026. The update also noted ongoing integration planning and highlighted factors that could affect the outcome and timing of the merger, including the integration of operations and regulatory approvals.

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