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UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF) and Heartland Financial, USA Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLF) announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which UMB Financial Corporation (UMB) will acquire Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (HTLF), in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.0 billion. Read More

Denver – March 28, 2024 – HTLF (NASDAQ: HTLF), announced the promotion of Tony Hammond to Head of Division Commercial and Middle Market Banking for HTLF. In this new role, Tony will help advance the bank's commitment to excellence in serving middle market commercial clients, while also supporting the HTLF 3.0 growth strategy. Tony brings over two decades of experience and expertise in commercial banking to his new role. He has spent the past seven years leading the commercial banking team at Arizona Bank & Trust, a division of HTLF Bank, where he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a...

Ranked Among the Highest Purchase Volumes For U.S. Visa® and Mastercard Commercial Card Issuers August 24, 2023 — Overland Park, Kansas – Bank of Blue Valley, a division of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF) that operates under the brand name HTLF, continues to display consistent strength in the payments space. Nilson Report ranked HTLF among the top U.S. commercial credit card issuers for the eighth year in a row. In 2022, HTLF’s commercial credit card program ranked among the top 50 purchasing card programs, increasing 30 percent from the previous year. HTLF also surpassed $1...

Overland Park, KS – May 12, 2023 – Bank of Blue Valley, a division of HTLF Bank (Heartland Financial USA, Inc., NASDAQ: HTLF), announces the promotion of Nick Harling to Market President of the Sabetha and Hiawatha, Kansas markets. In this expanded role, Nick will continue to develop new and existing customer relationships while providing strategic direction for the bank. “Nick is an exceptional leader and a highly experienced banking professional,” said Will Fox, president, Bank of Blue Valley. “With his focus on the needs of local businesses and customers, he exemplifies what it means to be...

Tips and Strategies for Rapid Growth The following article appeared in the Kansas City Business Journal and is published here with permission. In today’s constantly evolving economic landscape, business leaders face a multitude of challenges. From adapting to a decentralized workforce to attracting top talent to positioning your brand, companies must be strategic in their approach to achieve sustainable growth. The Kansas City Business Journal recently gathered leaders of thriving local companies to provide insights and practical strategies to navigate economic uncertainties — all while...