News | August 05, 2025
Northwest Bancshares Rings Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell
Northwest Bancshares rings Nasdaq Stock Market Opening bell, celebrating becoming one of the top 100 US banks by total assets
New York City, August 5, 2025 – Louis J. Torchio, President and CEO, Northwest Bancshares rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell this morning marking several key milestones for the company, including becoming one of the top 100 US banks by total assets.
“As a growing regional bank, we remain deeply rooted in the values that have guided Northwest for nearly 130 years,” said Torchio. “Our commitment to building strong relationships with our customers and communities remains as vital today as ever.”
This morning’s ceremony comes one week after Northwest successfully completed its largest acquisition to date, adding 20 financial centers in Pennsylvania.
Northwest is also expanding its footprint in key markets in Ohio and Indiana. In June, Northwest opened its first new full service financial center in six years in Fishers, Indiana and recently announced plans to open three financial centers in the Columbus, OH area in 2026.
About Northwest Bancshares, Inc.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Northwest Bank. Founded in 1896, Northwest Bank is a full-service financial institution which offers a complete line of business and consumer banking products, as well as employee benefits and wealth management services. Currently, Northwest operates 151 full-service financial centers and eleven free standing drive-up facilities in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana. Northwest Bancshares, Inc.’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol NWBI. Additional information regarding Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank can be accessed online at www.northwest.bank.
