AmeriServ Financial Inc. Completes Merger of Subsidiary Trust Company

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AmeriServ Financial (NASDAQ: ASRV) has completed the merger of its subsidiary, AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company, into AmeriServ Financial Bank, effective October 1, 2024. The former trust company will operate as a division called AmeriServ Wealth & Capital Management. The merger aims to enhance operational efficiencies and provide trust customers with broader access to banking services. David Finui, former trust company president, will lead the new wealth division. AmeriServ Financial Bank operates through 16 community offices in southwestern Pennsylvania and Maryland, with total assets of $1.4 billion and a book value of $6.55 per common share as of September 30, 2024.

Positive

• Internal merger expected to improve operational efficiencies
• Retention of all trust company staff ensures business continuity
• Integration enables expanded service offerings to trust customers
• Strong asset base of $1.4 billion demonstrates financial stability

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• None.

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Financial Analyst

The merger of AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company into AmeriServ Financial Bank represents a strategic consolidation that should yield meaningful operational synergies. With $1.4 billion in total assets and a book value of $6.55 per share, this internal reorganization positions the bank to streamline its wealth management services while potentially reducing overhead costs. The integration allows for cross-selling opportunities between banking and trust services, which could drive revenue growth. The retention of all trust company staff, including leadership, suggests a smooth transition that preserves existing client relationships. This operational efficiency move, while not transformative, should positively impact the company's bottom line through reduced administrative costs and improved service delivery capabilities.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa., Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: ASRV) – AmeriServ Financial, Inc. today announced the completion of the merger of its subsidiary, AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company, with and into its subsidiary bank, AmeriServ Financial Bank. The merger was effective October 1, 2024, and the former trust company will now function as a division of the bank under the name AmeriServ Wealth & Capital Management. 

Jeff Stopko, president and CEO of AmeriServ Financial, Inc., said, "This merger not only enables the company to realize greater operational efficiencies, but it also makes it possible for our trust customers to have greater and more immediate access to the full complement of services that AmeriServ Bank offers.  We believe this change will only make our company stronger and we are committed to providing all our customers with exceptional banking for life experiences."

He added that all staff from the former trust company will be retained and that former AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services president, David Finui, has been named president of the new wealth division. He will oversee all activities related to the various business lines contained within the division.

AmeriServ Financial, Inc. is the parent of AmeriServ Financial Bank, located in Johnstown, PA. The bank provides full-service banking and wealth management services through 16 community offices in southwestern Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Maryland. The Company also operates loan production offices in Altoona and Monroeville, Pennsylvania.  At September 30, 2024, AmeriServ had total assets of $1.4 billion and a book value of $6.55 per common share.  AmeriServ Financial, Inc. is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol ASRV.

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SOURCE AmeriServ Financial, Inc.

FAQ

When did AmeriServ Financial (ASRV) complete its subsidiary trust company merger?

AmeriServ Financial completed the merger of its subsidiary trust company into AmeriServ Financial Bank effective October 1, 2024.

What is the new name of AmeriServ's (ASRV) merged trust division?

The merged trust division will operate as AmeriServ Wealth & Capital Management, functioning as a division of AmeriServ Financial Bank.

What were AmeriServ Financial's (ASRV) total assets as of September 30, 2024?

AmeriServ Financial reported total assets of $1.4 billion as of September 30, 2024.

Who will lead AmeriServ's (ASRV) new wealth management division?

David Finui, former president of AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services, has been named president of the new wealth division.