Porter Bancorp in Kentucky spent years tackling credit and capital issues. As Limestone Bank, it will finally get back on offense.
Spirit of Texas Bancshares plans to raise $40 million to fund organic growth and acquisitions.
The Florida company is also set to enter Alabama as part of the $360 million purchase.
The company agreed to buy Landmark Bancshare in Marietta, Ga., for $115 million.
The California company, which also focuses on Asian-Americans, agreed to buy First American International.
An $378 million agreement to buy Farmers Capital will allow the West Virginia company to bridge a gap between Louisville, Ky., and Huntington, W.Va.
The company will merge with Kentucky Federal Savings and Loan by the end of this year.
Premier Financial agreed to buy First Bank of Charleston for $33 million.
Organizers of Studio Bank in Nashville have raised more than $40 million, satisfying the minimum amount set by regulators.
Organizers of CommerceOne Bank in Birmingham must raise at least $30 million before opening.
