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PBT Bancshares, Inc. to Acquire KANZA Bank

McPherson, Kansas, September 27, 2024 – PBT Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of Peoples Bank and Trust Company, and KANZA Financial Corporation, the holding company of KANZA Bank, have jointly announced today the signing of a stock purchase agreement whereby PBT Bancshares, Inc. will acquire KANZA Bank. Following the closing of the transaction, KANZA Bank will be merged with and into Peoples Bank and Trust Company with Peoples Bank and Trust Company as the surviving entity. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of each company and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions including shareholder and regulatory approvals.

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Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $3.3 billion to these phishing schemes and other fraud in 2020—that’s nearly double what was lost in 2019.

Protect Yourself from Rising Fraud

Account takeovers are on the rise and KANZA Bank wants to help protect you and your assets from scammers. Fraudsters are becoming more advanced in their practices so knowing the ways your money can be accessed and the types of fraud can help you identify a scam.

Seasoned Commercial Bankers Join KANZA Bank’s Growing Team

KANZA Bank is thrilled to announce the hiring of Guy Wenzel as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banker and Robinn Carr as Assistant Vice President, Treasury Management Officer.

KANZA Bank Chooses Autobooks to Elevate Small Business Banking

Expanded digital experience will feature tools built specifically for micro- and small business customers.

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