Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation
The Federal Reserve Board said on September 22, 2026 that it has approved BancFirst Corporation's application to acquire and merge with Spirit BankCorp, Inc., which will result in BancFirst indirectly acquiring SpiritBank. The approval also allows BancFirst to merge with SpiritBank and to operate branches at SpiritBank's existing locations.
Why It Matters
The approval clears a regulatory hurdle for BancFirst's expansion in Oklahoma, enabling consolidation of banking operations and branch networks under a single institution. Such mergers can reshape local banking competition and customer relationships within the affected communities.
Key Facts
- Decision date: September 22, 2026
- Applicant: BancFirst Corporation (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
- Target: Spirit BankCorp, Inc. (Bristow, Oklahoma) and SpiritBank (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
- Actions approved: Acquisition and merger of Spirit BankCorp, Inc.; indirect acquisition of SpiritBank; merger with SpiritBank; establishment and operation of branches at SpiritBank locations
- Source: Federal Reserve Board press release
The Federal Reserve Board announced on September 22, 2026 that it has approved BancFirst Corporation’s application to acquire and merge with Spirit BankCorp, Inc. of Bristow, Oklahoma. As part of that approval, BancFirst will indirectly acquire SpiritBank, a Tulsa-based institution, through the transaction.
In addition to permitting the acquisition and merger, the Board authorized BancFirst, headquartered in Oklahoma City, to merge directly with SpiritBank and to establish and operate branches at the locations currently served by SpiritBank. The approvals clear the primary federal regulatory requirement for the deal to proceed.
The announcement was released by the Federal Reserve and included standard contact information for media inquiries. The decision signals regulatory consent for BancFirst to consolidate the acquired bank’s operations and branch network under its corporate structure.
No further details about transaction timing, financial terms, or additional regulatory steps were provided in the Board’s release.
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Original source: Federal Reserve Press Releases