Kutak Rock Represents First National Bank of Omaha in Merger Agreement with Country Club Bank
News | May 1, 2025
Kutak Rock is proud to have represented First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) in connection with its recent merger agreement with Country Club Bank, a Kansas City-based financial institution, and of its parent company, CCB Financial Corp. The transaction is expected to close later this year, following receipt of regulatory approvals.
This significant acquisition unites two respected, family-led financial institutions that share a strong commitment to community banking, relationship-driven service, and multi-generational leadership. Upon completion of the merger, FNBO will expand its footprint to nearly $35 billion in assets, 4,800 employees, and more than 120 branch locations across eight states.
Kutak Rock served as legal counsel to FNBO throughout the transaction. The team was led by partner Lisa Sarver and included a cross-disciplinary group of attorneys encompassing several practice areas:
- Corporate/M&A: Mike Alvano, Caitlin Gustafson, Ana-Maria Bruneteau, Brett Bruneteau
- Corporate Finance: Mark Ellis
- Bank Regulatory: Jeff Makovicka, Bryan Handlos
- Broker-Dealer Regulation: Deb Froling
- Broker-Dealer Regulation and Litigation: Vicki Buter
- Insurance Regulation: Stephanie Pierce, Jennifer Kraham
- Employee Benefits: John Schembari, Will McCartney, Emma Franklin
- Employment: Kasey Cappellano, Meaghan Gandy
- Intellectual Property: Patrick Stephenson
- Real Estate: Brian Eades, Sarah Wetzel
- Municipal Finance: Steven Likes
- Tax: Chase Waters, Tim Igo
To learn more, view FNBO’s official announcement here.