Capital

First Reliance in S.C. raises capital to fund latest acquisition

09/26/17

The company, which agreed to buy Independence Bancshares, also brought in $25 million by selling common and preferred stock.

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Merchants Bancorp in Ind. is latest bank to plan IPO

09/26/17

The company is looking to raise about $115 million. A portion of the proceeds would help pay for Merchants' pending purchase of Joy State Bank.

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Better late than never: Colorado bank exits Tarp

09/25/17

Grand Mountain Bank raised $7 million to help it exit the crisis-era capital program.

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Brookline to buy First Commons Bank in Massachusetts

09/21/17

Brookline will pay $56 million in cash and stock for First Commons in a deal that will add $324 million in assets.

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First American to buy Southport Financial

09/20/17

The cash acquisition allows First American to expand its operations in Kenosha, Wis.

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This banker’s how-to guide to beating grueling de novo process

09/15/17

David Dotherow, CEO of the newly formed Winter Park National Bank, stresses the need for strong management and a straightforward business plan when applying for a charter.

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This banker’s how-to guide to beating grueling de novo process

09/15/17

David Dotherow, CEO of the newly formed Winter Park National Bank, stresses the need for strong management and a straightforward business plan when applying for a charter.

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Acquisitions possible after First Internet raises $45 million

09/15/17

The Indiana company could also use proceeds from the planned stock sale to pay off debt.

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BancFirst to buy pair of Oklahoma banks

09/08/17

The company will add $370 million in assets after buying the parent companies for First Bank & Trust and First Bank of Chandler.

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North Korea's nuclear threat factors into bank's stock offering

09/07/17

BankGuam, which is looking to sell $20 million of common stock, warned investors that North Korea represents a unique risk to its stock price.

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