Premier Financial Corp., formerly First Defiance Financial Corp., is a bank holding company engaged in community banking. The Company operates through its Premier Bank. The Company originates residential real estate loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial loans, home improvement and home equity loans and consumer loans. It invests in the United States Treasury and federal government agency obligations, obligations of states and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities that are issued by federal agencies, collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and corporate bonds. It is providing a range of depository, trust and wealth management services. The Company operates approximately 78 branches, 12 loan offices and two wealth offices in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.