PNC keeping all former FirstBank branches after acquisition (opens original article in a new tab)

PNC Bank, which acquired FirstBank, will keep all 82 Colorado branches open and is preparing for layoffs at FirstBank's former headquarters while rehiring some employees.

• PNC acquired FirstBank and will not close any of its 82 Colorado branches
• PNC plans to close its preexisting branches in cases of overlap
• PNC has rehired 250 FirstBank technology staffers but may still lay off 777 employees
• PNC now operates 120 branches across Colorado
• Lakewood city manager's office reported 4,326 staff members in Colorado at the end of last year