Dallas, September 17, 2025
News Summary
National Bank Holdings Corporation is acquiring Vista Bancshares Inc. for approximately $369 million, enhancing its presence in the growing Dallas-Fort Worth banking market. The deal will involve $84.8 million in cash and about 7.4 million shares of stock issued to Vista shareholders, resulting in a combined organization projected to hold $12.4 billion in assets. The merger, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, aims to strengthen banking services and expand career opportunities in the region.
Dallas — National Bank Holdings Corporation (NBHC) is acquiring Vista Bancshares Inc. for approximately $369 million, a transaction designed to expand NBHC’s presence in the fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth banking market.
Deal summary and immediate effects
The acquisition will be paid with roughly $84.8 million in cash and about 7.4 million shares of NBHC common stock issued to Vista shareholders. The purchase represents a 152% premium over Vista’s book value. Once the merger closes, the combined organization is projected to hold about $12.4 billion in assets and $10.4 billion in deposits.
Financial impact and timeline
NBHC expects the deal to be 17% accretive to earnings, with an estimated tangible book value earn-back period of about three years. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of both banks and is targeted to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Operations, branches and market share
Vista Bank operates 11 branch locations in Texas—including sites in Fort Worth, Austin and Haskell—and maintains one branch in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Vista relocated its headquarters to Dallas in 2018. As of June 2024, Vista held just over $1 billion in deposits and a market share of approximately 0.16% in the Dallas-Fort Worth banking market.
Leadership and integration
Following the merger, Vista Bank’s CEO, John D. Steinmetz, will lead NBHC’s Texas market operations and will also assume senior roles at NBH Bank as Executive Vice Chair and Executive Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives. NBHC plans to retain the Vista Bank brand in Texas while gradually integrating operations into its national network. NBHC operates several brands across the Western United States, including NBH Bank, Community Banks of Colorado, Bank Midwest, Hillcrest Bank, and Bank of Jackson Hole.
Strategic rationale
The acquisition is intended to strengthen NBHC’s position in North Texas, a region that has drawn increasing attention from national and international banks. Company leadership has cited expected improvements in local banking services, expanded career opportunities for employees, and enhanced community engagement as key benefits of the transaction. NBHC will add Vista’s client base and regional footprint to its existing network to pursue growth in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
Regulatory and closing conditions
The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Both boards have given unanimous approval to the deal. The parties anticipate completion in the first quarter of 2026, assuming regulatory clearance and fulfillment of closing conditions.
Background on the institutions
Vista Bank traces its history to 1912 and has operated primarily as a commercial bank focused on providing financial services to businesses and communities. NBHC is headquartered in Denver and runs multiple banking brands across the western U.S., positioning this deal as an expansion into one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan economies.
Market context
This acquisition follows a pattern of increased interest by regional and national banks in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. For NBHC, the transaction represents both geographic expansion and an opportunity to combine resources to support business clients and community banking efforts in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the terms of the acquisition?
The acquisition price is approximately $369 million, comprising roughly $84.8 million in cash and about 7.4 million shares of NBHC common stock paid to Vista shareholders.
When is the deal expected to close?
The parties expect to close the transaction in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
How will the merger affect customers and branches?
NBHC plans to retain the Vista Bank brand in Texas and integrate operations over time. Vista’s 11 Texas branches and one Florida branch are part of the combined network; customers are expected to receive continuity of service during integration.
Who will lead the Texas operations after the merger?
Vista Bank’s CEO, John D. Steinmetz, will lead NBHC’s Texas market and will take on executive roles at NBH Bank focused on strategic initiatives.
What is the expected financial impact for NBHC?
NBHC projects the deal to be 17% accretive to earnings, with an estimated tangible book value earn-back of about three years.
Why is this acquisition happening now?
The acquisition advances NBHC’s strategic expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth market, which has attracted increased interest from larger banking institutions due to its rapid growth and commercial activity.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total purchase price | $369 million |
| Cash portion | $84.8 million |
| Stock portion | ~7.4 million NBHC shares |
| Premium over book value | 152% |
| Combined assets (pro forma) | $12.4 billion |
| Combined deposits (pro forma) | $10.4 billion |
| Vista branches (Texas) | 11 |
| Vista deposits (June 2024) | Just over $1 billion |
| Projected earnings accretion | 17% |
| Tangible book value earn-back | ~3 years |
| Expected closing | Q1 2026 (pending approvals) |
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