<p>HBT Financial, Inc. is moving forward with its proposed acquisition of CNB Bank Shares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, CNB Bank &amp; Trust, N.A. Following approval from CNB shareholders on January 26, 2026, and the receipt of all required regulatory approvals as of January 30, 2026, the transaction is expected to close on or around February 27, 2026, pending satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. HBT Financial Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system operated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Ref. ID: 0000775215-26-000018), on February 02, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here</p>

HBT Financial Set to Close Acquisition of CNB Bank Shares on February 27