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Simmons Bank Presents $30,000 Donation to Junior Achievement

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank (Simmons) presented a $30,000 donation to Junior Achievement at the Simmons River Market Building in Little Rock. The donation will fund work-readiness and financial and entrepreneurial education for children across Simmons' six-state footprint and was made in honor of the more than 5,500 volunteer hours that associates donated to their local communities during the sixth annual "Simmons Service Month."

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank (Simmons) presented a $30,000 donation to Junior Achievement at the Simmons River Market Building in Little Rock.
  • "We are proud to make this donation in honor of our associates who are dedicated to serving their communities," said Jena Compton, Simmons Bank EVP chief people officer.
  • "Simmons Bank and Junior Achievement share a mission to see our communities prosper, so it's fitting that today's donation will fund financial education for children throughout our six-state footprint."
  • The bank's $30,000 gift to Junior Achievement will be targeted to impact children in the following Simmons Bank communities:

REEP Equity Receives Fast Track Award for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REEP Equity , a leading real estate investment firm, has once again been recognized as a winner of the prestigious Fast Track Award, for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REEP Equity , a leading real estate investment firm, has once again been recognized as a winner of the prestigious Fast Track Award, for the fifth consecutive year.
  • This recognition further solidifies REEP Equity's position as an industry leader and exemplifies its commitment to excellence and innovation.
  • The Fast Track Awards are known for their rigorous evaluation process, with growth figures verified by trusted partners of the Business Journal, Simmons Bank, and Weaver.
  • REEP Equity stood out among the recipients and was honored as being in the top 10 fastest-growing companies in San Antonio.

Simmons Names Daniel Hobbs as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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PINE BLUFF, Ark., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced Daniel Hobbs will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective December 4, 2023. He will report to Simmons president Jay Brogdon and will be based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Prior to Hobbs arrival, Brogdon served as both President and CFO.

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  • PINE BLUFF, Ark., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced Daniel Hobbs will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective December 4, 2023.
  • Hobbs brings extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a long, successful track record of execution and results.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Daniel to the Simmons Bank team as our new CFO," said Brogdon.
  • Prior to his career in the financial services industry, Hobbs served in a multitude of financial leadership positions including, director of financial planning and decision support at Saks, Incorporated.

EOSERA Announces Audiolo as the EmpowHERment Pitch Competition First-Place Winner

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All three competing companies at the second-annual EmpowHERment Pitch Competition went home with a prize worth thousands on the evening of November 14th, 2023. After pitching for eight minutes with four minutes of Q&A, three qualified judges awarded the top prize of $15,000 sponsored by Simmons Bank to Audiolo, founded by Sarah Morgan, a company that accelerates the entire production pipeline and saves production studios millions of dollars per show.

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  • Audiolo walked away with the first-place $15K prize after competing with two other companies, Bairitone Health and Hangio in the second-annual EOSERA EmpowHERment Pitch Competition.
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All three competing companies at the second-annual EmpowHERment Pitch Competition went home with a prize worth thousands on the evening of November 14th, 2023.
  • In third place was Bairitone Health, founded by Meagan Pitcher, who won three (one-hour) coaching sessions with Stagen Leadership Academy Coach, Wes Rosacker.
  • Bairitone Health unlocks a bottleneck on sleep apnea therapeutic delivery in a billion-dollar beachhead market.

Simmons Bank Further Expands Its Presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with the Grand Opening of New Camp Wisdom Branch

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its newest Dallas financial center located at 3309 W. Camp Wisdom Rd.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its newest Dallas financial center located at 3309 W. Camp Wisdom Rd.
  • Simmons Bank operates 23 full-service branches in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
  • "With our new location, we look forward to serving the financial needs of friends and neighbors in and around Camp Wisdom Road."
  • The 2,750-square-foot financial center features a full-service branch with a drive-thru lane and an ATM with deposit capabilities.

Simmons Bank Celebrates Military Service Ahead of Veterans Day

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate Veterans Day, Simmons Bank (Simmons) is honoring the brave men and women who serve or have served our country's military through a series of events designed to recognize their service and sacrifice to protect our freedom.

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  • "Simmons Bank and its associates are proud to recognize and thank veterans and active military members who have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation through their service every day of the year, but especially on Veterans Day," said Jena Compton, EVP, chief people officer at Simmons.
  • Events scheduled for the days leading up to Veterans Day include:
    On November 9, Simmons hosted a luncheon to honor our veterans and military in Central Arkansas.
  • During the week of Veterans Day, Simmons associates honored veterans by wearing a ribbon according to their relationship with a veteran.
  • In addition to this year's events, Simmons actively recruits veterans to join the Simmons Bank team, while offering an array of military benefits including supplemental pay during military leave and paid military family leave.

Simmons Bank Shares Tips for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- October is National Cybersecurity Month and Simmons Bank is providing educational tips so that individuals and organizations can protect personal data, private information, and the digital networks and systems we all rely on.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- October is National Cybersecurity Month and Simmons Bank is providing educational tips so that individuals and organizations can protect personal data, private information, and the digital networks and systems we all rely on.
  • "Technology is constantly evolving, which makes Cybersecurity Awareness Month a great time to adjust practices to ensure you are well protected from cybercriminals," said Kendall Reese, Chief Information Security Officer at Simmons Bank.
  • To see the security measures Simmons Bank takes to protect its customers, visit How Simmons Bank Protects You .
  • Simmons Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash dividends for 114 consecutive years.

Simmons Bank Announces New Branch at Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Headquarters

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank and the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. (ULSTL) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new full-service Simmons Bank branch on the first floor at the ULSTL headquarters. Located at 1408 North Kingshighway, construction on the branch began in early 2022 and was completed in 2023. The approximately 2,600 square-foot branch will provide customers access to a full-range of banking products and services designed to help individuals and businesses meet their evolving financial needs and includes a drive thru banking lane and ATM with deposit capabilities.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank and the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. (ULSTL) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new full-service Simmons Bank branch on the first floor at the ULSTL headquarters.
  • "Simmons Bank is proud to partner with the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis to provide access to financial resources which we believe will empower individuals and create economic opportunity in our community," said Tom Lally, Missouri metro division president for Simmons Bank.
  • The new branch represents a continued partnership between Simmons Bank and the ULSTL which began in 2019 with a $10,000 donation to support programming at ULSTL.
  • "Simmons Bank has been a strong partner of the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis and the new branch located at our headquarters will provide much needed access to important financial services to the members of our community," said Michael P. McMillian, president and CEO of The Urban League Metropolitan St. Louis.

Simmons First National Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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PINE BLUFF, Ark., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release third quarter 2023 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

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  • PINE BLUFF, Ark., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release third quarter 2023 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
  • Management will conduct a live conference call to review this information beginning at 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, October 24.
  • Interested parties can listen to the call by dialing toll-free 1-844-481-2779 (North America only) and asking for the Simmons First National Corporation conference call, conference ID 10182813.
  • Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) is a Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash dividends to its shareholders for 114 consecutive years.

Simmons Bank Breaks Ground on New Branch in Jonesboro

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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JONESBORO, Ark., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank (Simmons) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new branch in Jonesboro located at 1720 S. Caraway Rd.

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  • JONESBORO, Ark., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank (Simmons) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new branch in Jonesboro located at 1720 S. Caraway Rd.
  • Construction on the new, nearly 20,000 square foot branch is underway with the branch projected to be completed in late 2024.
  • "With the addition of the new financial center in Jonesboro, Simmons Bank is continuing to deepen our commitment to Northeast Arkansas," said Kent Bridger, regional community president for Simmons Bank.
  • Simmons Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash dividends for 114 consecutive years.