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National Bank Holdings Corporation Announces Regulatory Approvals for the Acquisition of Vista Bancshares, Inc.

National Bank Holdings Corporation (NBHC) | December 23, 2025

By George Clark

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National Bank Holdings Corporation has received regulatory approvals for the merger with Vista Bancshares, Inc. and Vista Bank.

The merger is expected to add approximately $2.5 billion in assets to NBHC and NBH Bank.

The combined company will have around $12.6 billion in pro forma assets post-merger.

Regulatory Approvals Received

Received approvals from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Colorado Division of Banking.

Shareholder Approval

Vista received shareholder approval for the transaction on December 19, 2025.

Closing Date

Expected to close the mergers on January 7, 2026, subject to remaining closing conditions.

  • The acquisition will enhance the assets and deposits of NBHC and NBH Bank significantly.
  • Integration planning has been ongoing since the announcement of the transaction.
  • Systems conversion is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.

The regulatory approvals mark a significant milestone in the merger process, setting the stage for a transformative integration.