Premier Financial Corp. - Common Stock (PFC)

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) (“Premier” or the “Company”) announced today 2024 fourth quarter and full year results.

WesBanco, Inc. (“WesBanco”) (Nasdaq: WSBC) and Premier Financial Corp. (“Premier”) (Nasdaq: PFC) today announced that WesBanco’s shareholders and Premier’s shareholders have each voted overwhelmingly to adopt and approve, as applicable, all proposals relating to the previously announced merger agreement for WesBanco to acquire Premier. The votes were held at the respective special meetings of WesBanco’s shareholders and Premier’s shareholders today. Approximately 85% of the votes cast at WesBanco’s special meeting voted to approve the merger and to approve the proposal to issue shares of WesBanco common stock as described in the joint proxy statement/prospectus for the special meeting, and approximately 68% of the outstanding shares of Premier common stock voted to approve the proposal to adopt the merger agreement.

NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Premier Financial Corp. (NasdaqGS: PFC) to WesBanco, Inc. (NasdaqGS: WSBC). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Premier will receive 0.80 of a share of WesBanco common stock for each share of Premier that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) (“Premier” or the “Company”) announced today 2024 third quarter results.

BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (jbrodsky@brodskysmith.com) or Marc Ackerman (mackerman@brodskysmith.com) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.

NEW YORK, July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

BALA CYNWYD, Pa., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (jbrodsky@brodskysmith.com) or Marc Ackerman (mackerman@brodskysmith.com) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Premier Financial Corp. (NasdaqGS: PFC) to WesBanco, Inc. (NasdaqGS: WSBC). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Premier will receive 0.80 of a share of WesBanco common stock for each share of Premier that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

NEW YORK, July 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Premier Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: PFC) to WesBanco, Inc. for 0.80 of a share of WesBanco common stock for each share of Premier common stock is fair to Premier shareholders.

WesBanco, Inc. (“WesBanco”) (NASDAQ: WSBC) and Premier Financial Corp. (“Premier”) (NASDAQ: PFC) jointly announced today that they have executed a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Agreement”) providing for the merger of Premier with and into WesBanco. Jeff Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer of WesBanco, and Gary Small, President and Chief Executive Officer of Premier, made the joint announcement.

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) (“Premier” or the “Company”) announced today 2024 second quarter results and the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Wesbanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC).

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) announced today that it intends to report second quarter results on Tuesday, July 30, after the close of the market. The earnings news release will be available on the company’s investor relations website at www.PremierFinCorp.com and at major financial information sites.

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) (“Premier” or the “Company”) announced today 2024 first quarter results. Net income for the first quarter of 2024 was $17.8 million, or $0.50 per diluted common share, compared to $18.1 million, or $0.51 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2023.

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) announced today that it intends to report first quarter results on Tuesday, April 23, after the close of the market. The earnings news release will be available on the company’s investor relations website at www.PremierFinCorp.com and at major financial information sites.

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) (“Premier” or the “Company”) announced today 2023 fourth quarter and full year results. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $20.1 million, or $0.56 per diluted common share, compared to $25.3 million, or $0.71 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2022. Net income for 2023 was $111.3 million, or $3.11 per diluted common share, compared to $102.2 million, or $2.85 per diluted common share, for 2022. Full year 2023 results include the impact of the disposition of the Company’s insurance agency, First Insurance Group (“FIG”), for a net gain on sale after transaction costs of $32.6 million pre-tax or $0.67 per diluted share after-tax. Excluding the impact of this transaction, 2023 earnings would be $2.44 per diluted share.

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) announced today that it intends to report fourth quarter results on Tuesday, January 23 after the close of the market. The earnings news release will be available on the company’s investor relations website at www.PremierFinCorp.com and at major financial information sites.

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) (“Premier” or the “Company”) announced today 2023 third quarter results, including net income of $24.7 million ($0.69 per diluted common share) compared to $48.4 million ($1.35 per diluted common share), or core $24.2 million ($0.68 per diluted common share) excluding the insurance agency sale, for the second quarter of 2023.

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) announced today that it intends to report third quarter results on Tuesday, October 24, after the close of the market. The earnings news release will be available on the company’s investor relations website at www.PremierFinCorp.com and at major financial information sites.

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) (“Premier” or the “Company”) announced today 2023 second quarter results, including net income of $48.4 million or $1.35 per diluted common share, compared to $22.4 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2022. Second quarter 2023 results include the impact of the disposition of the Company’s insurance agency, First Insurance Group (“FIG”), for a net gain on sale after transaction costs of $32.6 million pre-tax or $0.67 per diluted share after-tax. Excluding the impact of this transaction, second quarter 2023 earnings would be $0.68 per diluted share.

Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) announced today that it intends to report second quarter results on Tuesday, July 25, after the close of the market. The earnings news release will be available on the company’s investor relations website at www.PremierFinCorp.com and at major financial information sites.

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Premier Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: PFC) (“Premier” or the “Company”) announced today 2023 first quarter results including net income of $18.1 million or $0.51 per diluted common share, compared to $25.3 million, or $0.71 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2022. First quarter 2023 results include the impact of the following items: i) equity investment losses of $1.4 million pre-tax or $0.03 per diluted share after-tax; ii) a negative mortgage pipeline hedge adjustment of $1.5 million pre-tax or $0.03 per diluted share after-tax; iii) a commercial loan charge-off related to an annual appraisal update of $1.5 million pre-tax or $0.03 per diluted share after-tax; and iv) timing-related expenses, including payroll taxes and benefits on annual incentive payouts, of $1.5 million pre-tax or $0.03 per diluted share after-tax. Excluding the impact of these items, first quarter 2023 earnings would be $0.63 per diluted share. Separately, expense savings planned for the remainder of the year represent an estimated $3.0 million pre-tax per quarter. Additionally, the Company estimates that each 25 basis point change in the Federal Funds rate could impact net interest income by approximately $1.5 million on a pre-tax annualized basis based on the Company’s balance sheet as of March 31, 2023.