Tri-County Financial shareholders approve acquisition by HBT Financial

• Tri-County Financial Group shareholders approved HBT Financial's proposed acquisition on October 29, 2026.
• The August 10, 2026, merger agreement includes Tri-County's wholly owned bank subsidiary, First State Bank.
• Closing is expected early in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

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