American State Bank & Trust Company

American State Bank & Trust Company, originally established as American State Bank & Trust Company, National Association on April 20, 2001, underwent significant changes and expansions throughout its history. In July 2004, the bank acquired The First National Bank and Trust in Saint John, Kansas, followed by the acquisition of The Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Macksville, Kansas, in June 2003. Over the years, American State Bank & Trust Company continued to grow, acquiring several other institutions including First National Bank of Holcomb in July 2014, Peoples Exchange Bank in Belleville, Kansas, in July 2016, and Rose Hill Bank in Rose Hill, Kansas, in July 2018. The bank's main office moved multiple times, first relocating to 2110 North Webb Road in Wichita, Kansas, in December 2018, and then to 430 East Douglas in Wichita on March 8, 2021. On July 1, 2008, the institution changed its name to American State Bank & Trust Company and transitioned its regulatory status to a state-chartered bank, becoming a member of the Federal Reserve System. Eventually, on October 2, 2021, American State Bank & Trust Company merged with Equity Bank, located in Andover, Kansas, marking the end of its independent operations.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

2001-04-20Institution established. Original name: American State Bank & Trust Company, National Association.

2003-06-27Acquired The Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Macksville, KS.

2004-07-16Acquired The First National Bank and Trust in Saint John, KS.

2008-07-01Changed Chartering Agency to State.

2008-07-01Changed Bank Class to State Chartered Bank, member of the Federal Reserve System (FRS).

2008-07-01Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to FED.

2008-07-01Changed Institution Name to American State Bank & Trust Company.

2014-07-19Acquired First National Bank of Holcomb in Holcomb, KS.

2016-07-11Acquired Peoples Exchange Bank in Belleville, KS.

2018-07-15Acquired Rose Hill Bank in Rose Hill, KS.

2018-12-01Main Office moved to 2110 N Webb Road, Wichita, KS 67206.

2021-03-08Main Office moved to 430 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202.

2021-10-02Merged and became part of Equity Bank in Andover, KS.