Sidley Represents Castle Creek in Connection With Lincoln Bancorp’s US$123.8 Million Merger With Equity Bancshares

Sidley is representing Castle Creek, the largest non-employee shareholder of Lincoln Bancorp, in connection with Lincoln’s definitive merger agreement with Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: EQBK). The transaction, valued at approximately US$123.8 million, will expand Equity’s presence in Iowa through the addition of Lincoln Savings Bank’s 16 locations and support further growth in the state. It remains subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory and shareholder approvals.

The Sidley team is being led by Vijay Sekhon (M&A and Private Equity).