NWBI

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWBI) is a regional bank holding company founded in 1896 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The company operates through its subsidiary Northwest Bank, a state-chartered savings bank that has evolved from its origins as a traditional thrift institution into a comprehensive commercial and retail banking franchise. With 170 community banking locations across Pennsylvania, Western New York, Eastern Ohio, and Indiana, Northwest Bancshares has been undergoing a strategic transformation to shift from primarily residential mortgage lending toward commercial and industrial lending. The company recently announced the acquisition of Penns Woods Bancorp, which is expected to close by late July 2025 and will position Northwest among the top 100 banks in the United States by asset size.