People's United Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT) the holding company for People's United Bank, N.A., announced today that it has completed its acquisition of United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBNK). The 100% stock transaction was announced on July 15, 2019.

"We are excited to welcome the loyal customers and talented employees of United Bank to People's United, and look forward to strengthening our existing relationships, and to building new ones across Central Connecticut and Western Massachusetts," said Jack Barnes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, People's United Financial. "The acquisition allows us to further optimize our existing branch footprint regionally to more efficiently serve our combined customers, and deliver our tailored solutions to additional markets, backed by our expert bankers and personalized technology."

About People's United Bank, N.A.

People's United Bank, N.A. is a subsidiary of People's United Financial, Inc., a diversified, community-focused financial services company headquartered in the Northeast with $52 billion in assets. Founded in 1842, People's United Bank offers commercial and retail banking through a network of over 400 retail locations in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as wealth management and insurance solutions. The company also provides specialized commercial services to customers nationwide.