CANFIELD, Ohio – Farmers National Banc Corp., the holding company for Farmers National Bank, and Middlefield Banc Corp., the holding company for Middlefield Banking Co., announced Tuesday that their shareholders have approved their proposed merger.

Middlefield will merge with and into Farmers, the companies announced in October 2025.

The merger agreement was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and has received all regulatory approvals.

The transaction is expected to be completed during the first quarter.

Founded in 1887, Farmers National Banc Corp. is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Canfield, with $5.2 billion in banking assets as of Dec. 31, 2025.