4Front Credit Union Announces Strategic Acquisition of Old Mission Bank

Andy Kempf

On January 10, 2023, 4Front Credit Union and Old Mission Bank announce that the two organizations have signed a definitive purchase and assumption agreement for 4Front Credit Union to acquire the assets and assume the liabilities of Old Mission Bank, including Old Mission's branches in Sault Ste. Marie and Pickford, Michigan.

The board directors from both institutions have unanimously approved the transaction. It is expected to close in late 2023, subject to customary closing conditions, the approval of Old Mission Bank’s holding company (Old Mission Bancorp Inc) stockholders, and regulatory approvals. The transaction would grow 4Front Credit Union’s assets to nearly $1.2 billion and 20 branches.

Upon completion of the transaction, the Sault Ste. Marie and Pickford locations will operate as “Old Mission, a Division of 4Front Credit Union,” according to 4Front Credit Union CEO, Andy Kempf. 4Front Credit Union will operate the two current branches and retain Old Mission Bank’s employees to continue serving its customers with expanded services. Old Mission Bank customers will become members of 4Front Credit Union with full access to 4Front Credit Union’s vast array of products and services.

“We believe in making banking smart and simple,” said 4Front Credit Union’s CEO, Andy Kempf. “We look forward to expanding our services in the Upper Peninsula to even more people through exceptional experiences, wherever they are on their financial journey.”

"We are excited about our new partnership with 4Front Credit Union, which will bring expanded opportunities to our customers, employees, and communities while keeping the hometown feel,” said Gary Sharp, President and CEO of Old Mission Bank.

McQueen Financial Advisors acted as financial advisors to 4Front Credit Union, and Honigman LLP serves as legal counsel to 4Front Credit Union. Hovde Group acted as financial advisor to Old Mission Bancorp, and Varnum LLP serves as legal counsel to Old Mission Bancorp and Old Mission Bank.

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