Whitney completes acquisition of First National Bancshares
By Katherine Hunt
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Whitney Holding Corp. wtny said after Thursday's closing bell it has completed its acquisition of First National Bancshares Inc. fbmt. The transaction was approved by First National shareholders on April 6. In July 2005, New Orleans-based Whitney agreed to acquire First National for $34.64 a share in cash and/or stock.