Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. and Brookline Bancorp, Inc. announce a Merger of Equals to create a Premier Northeast Banking Franchise

Combination increases scale with $24 billion in assets, 148 branch offices and a longstanding history of serving clients and communities Highly compatible cultures, deep community ties and operating philosophies  0.42 Berkshire shares for each Brookline share; Berkshire's dividend expected to be increased to have a neutral impact on Brookline shareholders BOSTON, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. ("Berkshire") (NYSE: BHLB), the parent company of Berkshire Bank ("Berkshire Bank"), ...