Bank First National Corporation announces completion of merger with Waupaca Bancorporation, Inc.

MANITOWOC, Wis., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank First National Corporation (OTC-PINK: BFNC), the holding company for Bank First, is pleased to announce the completion of its merger with Waupaca Bancorporation, Inc., the holding company for First National Bank, effective October 27, 2017. The systems conversion took place over the weekend of October 27–29, 2017, and the Waupaca, Weyauwega, Clintonville, Iola, Seymour, and Chetek branches officially opened as Bank First branches on Monday, October 30, 2017.  

"We are very excited to welcome the customers, shareholders, and employees of First National Bank," stated Mike Molepske, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank First National Corporation. "The merging of these two institutions results in a much stronger organization, and together, we will continue to be deeply connected and involved in the communities we serve. Our valued customers can expect to receive high-quality, personalized care and service from our team of bankers."  

"We are extremely pleased to be joining our friends at Bank First, a long standing organization focused on community banking," stated Jim Rothenbach, Waupaca Market CEO and former President and Chief Executive Officer of First National Bank. "With the merger complete, our customers will now have access to a wider range of products and services, an expanded branch network, and a larger team of bankers dedicated to providing superior financial solutions that are value driven."

In conjunction with the merger, Bank First will be adding two new board members to its team – Peter J. Van Sistine and Robert J. Wagner. Mr. Van Sistine, Executive Vice President of FIS, the world's largest provider of financial technology solutions, will contribute his expertise in the financial technology sector. Mr. Wagner, former board member of First National Bank, will utilize his experience to provide great insight into the Waupaca market.

Transaction Details
Sandler O'Neill + Partners, L.P. served as financial advisor to Bank First National Corporation and Alston & Bird LLP served as legal counsel. Hovde Group, LLC served as financial advisor to Waupaca Bancorporation, Inc. and Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal counsel.

Bank First National Corporation
Bank First National Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin with total assets of approximately $1.8 billion (post-merger). Its principal activity is the ownership and operation of Bank First National, a nationally-chartered community bank that operates 18 branches in Wisconsin. The bank's history dates back to 1894 when it was founded as the Bank of Manitowoc. For more information on Bank First, please visit www.bankfirstnational.com.

For further information, contact:
Debbie Weyker, VP Marketing
Phone: (920) 652-3274  |  dweyker@bankfirstnational.com

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