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Peach State shareholder election deadline set as United Community Banks merger nears close

Peach State Bancshares shareholders face a deadline to elect their preferred form of merger consideration in United Community Banks' pending acquisition, the two companies announced July 10. United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) and…

By Reuben Salcedo·Sep 18, 2026·1 min read·world

Key takeaways

  • Peach State Bancshares shareholders must meet a deadline to elect their preferred form of merger consideration in United Community Banks' pending acquisition.
  • United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) and Peach State Bancshares announced the election deadline jointly on July 10.
  • Each Peach State shareholder must specify the form of consideration they want to receive before the deal closes.
  • The companies named an expected closing date for the transaction in their joint disclosure out of Greenville, S.C.
  • The joint notice was released via Globe Newswire, with United Community Banks as the acquiring party.

Peach State Bancshares shareholders face a deadline to elect their preferred form of merger consideration in United Community Banks' pending acquisition, the two companies announced July 10. United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) and Peach State Bancshares made the joint disclosure out of Greenville, S.C., and named an expected closing date for the transaction.

The election requires each Peach State shareholder to specify the form of consideration they want to receive before the deal closes. United Community Banks, the acquiring party, and Peach State released the notice jointly via Globe Newswire.

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Frequently asked

What do Peach State Bancshares shareholders need to do?

They must elect their preferred form of merger consideration by a set deadline before the acquisition closes.

Who is acquiring Peach State Bancshares?

United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB), based out of Greenville, S.C., is the acquiring party.

When was the deadline announced?

United Community Banks and Peach State Bancshares made the joint announcement on July 10.

How was the notice released?

The two companies released the notice jointly via Globe Newswire.