Recognized as a symbol of strength and
stability in the communities we serve
PINE
BLUFF, Ark., March 23,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 23, Simmons
Bank celebrates its 120th year of providing
financial products and services to individuals and businesses in
the communities it serves. To recognize this significant
anniversary, Simmons Bank has
introduced a 120-year medallion that will be used in conjunction
with its logo.
"Simmons Bank was built on a
strong foundation and conservative discipline that has allowed us
forge long-lasting relationships and trust with our customers that
in many cases extend for generations," said George Makris, Jr. executive chairman of
Simmons Bank. "As we celebrate our
120th anniversary, we recognize the dedication and hard
work of so many people, both past and present, who have made
Simmons Bank a symbol of strength
and stability. As we look towards the future, we are
well-positioned in the heart of America, and we are intently
focused on continuing to help our customers and the communities we
serve meet their financial goals."
To commemorate this key milestone, Simmons Bank is providing 120 associates with
$120 each to make a meaningful
donation in their local community. Associates will be selected
during the month of March and highlighted on Simmons Bank social media channels. Simmons Bank will also provide ticket giveaways
to concerts, sporting and other social events throughout the spring
and summer to celebrate the anniversary.
In addition, on March 23,
Simmons Bank will illuminate certain
bank buildings and community spaces in red throughout its six-state
footprint including: buildings (River
Market and Chenal Parkway), and bridges (Main Street,
Junction and Clinton Presidential Park) in Little Rock, White
Hall building in Arkansas,
Dickies Arena in Fort Worth and an
image on the jumbotron at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in
Memphis.
The City of Pine Bluff will
recognize March 23 as "Simmons Bank's Birthday" and the City of Little Rock, the City of Memphis and the City of Fort Worth will proclaim March 23 as "Simmons Bank
Day."
Since its founding in 1903, Simmons
Bank has grown from a small, hometown bank in Pine Bluff to a premier Mid-South bank with
approximately $27.5 billion in assets
(as of December 31, 2022) and 230
branches in six states. According to FDIC deposit market share data
as of June 30, 2022, Simmons Bank ranks as the 2nd largest
bank in Arkansas, the
8th largest bank in Tennessee, the 9th largest bank in
Missouri and the 11th
largest bank in Oklahoma.
According to research by Dividend Power, Simmons First National
Corporation, the parent company of Simmons
Bank, is one of only 24 U.S. publicly traded companies that
have paid dividends for 100+ uninterrupted years. Simmons First
National Corporation has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive
years, earning it Dividend Power's designation as a "Dividend
Contender," a title exclusively for companies that have increased
their dividend for 10 to 24 consecutive years. As of December 16, 2022, Dividend Power research noted
that Simmons is one of only 347 companies out of nearly 6,000
companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ in 2022
to achieve this distinction.
About Simmons Bank
Simmons Bank is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a
Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash
dividends for 114 consecutive years. Simmons Bank operates 230 branches in
Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers comprehensive financial
solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. In 2023,
Simmons Bank was recognized by
Forbes' as one of "America's Best Midsize
Employers." In 2022, Simmons
Bank was named to Forbes' list of
"America's Best Banks" for the second consecutive year and to
Forbes' list of "World's Best Banks" for the third
consecutive year. Additional information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at
simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on Twitter or by
visiting our newsroom.
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