QUINCY, Illinois, March 15, 2021 – First Bankers Trustshares, Inc. (OTCBB: FBTT), (“First Bankers”, “we”, “us”, “our”), the Quincy-based holding company of First Bankers Trust Company, N.A., announced today that its board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $4,000,000.00 dollars of First Bankers’ common stock, par value $1.00 per share, from time to time until December 31, 2021.

Millions of Americans will be receiving another stimulus check from the federal government as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan to help with economic difficulties caused by the pandemic. We know many consumers will have questions. How much will they get? When will the payment arrive? How do they get the money into their account?

Please join us in extending best wishes to Judy Fairchild, who is retiring from First Bankers Trust Company.

Did you know that 71% of all data breaches are financially motivated? (source: Fortunly)

As we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 cases in our area and the impact that it has on our customers, we are reopening our branch lobbies at the start of business on Monday, January 25.

Our branch location at 24th and Koch’s Lane will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 11.

As part of the First Bankers Trust Company Holi-DAYS of FUN, we asked our employees to share their favorite holiday recipes and treats. Check them out below and give them a whirl!

All First Bankers Trust branches will be closing at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. We will also be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Buck Land Funding, a Division of First Bankers Trust Company, N.A., hired Shawn Ryan as Relationship Manager. Shawn brings with him over 30 years of experience in the outdoors and hunting industry. He has worked with brokers and buyers throughout the Midwest. Shawn has an extreme passion and understanding of the outdoors and has developed countless relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.

Our employees, customers and communities have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. At First Bankers Trust Company, we are proactively doing our part to help limit the spread of the virus, while supporting the needs of our customers and employees.