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title: "Northwest Bancshares, Inc. acquires Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. Bank holding companies for multiple banks."
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description: "COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28, 2025 - Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (\"Northwest\") and Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. (\"Penns Woods\") have entered into an agreement for acquisition. Northwest trades under NASDAQ as NWBI while Penns Woods is listed as PWOD. Northwest Bank is the subsidiary of Northwest Bancshares, and Penns Woods operates Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank. This strategic move is significant in the banking sector, marking a new chapter for both entities as they unite their strengths and resources in a merger."
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# Northwest Bancshares, Inc. acquires Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. Bank holding companies for multiple banks.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28, 2025 - Northwest Bancshares, Inc. ("Northwest") and Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. ("Penns Woods") have entered into an agreement for acquisition. Northwest trades under NASDAQ as NWBI while Penns Woods is listed as PWOD. Northwest Bank is the subsidiary of Northwest Bancshares, and Penns Woods operates Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank. This strategic move is significant in the banking sector, marking a new chapter for both entities as they unite their strengths and resources in a merger.

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