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Bank M&A: Strike while it is hot?

02/24/17

Some advisers are urging acquirers to strike while they have strong currencies, while others are warning about the risk of overpaying. Sellers, meanwhile, must be wary of a correction after months of surging prices.

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First Merchants to buy Independent Alliance in Indiana for $251M

02/17/17

The deal comes months after First Merchants bought a minority stake in Independent Alliance.

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West Town to buy Sound Banking in North Carolina

02/17/17

West Town will pay $24.6 million in cash and stock for Sound Banking. The deal will close later this year.

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Progress Financial to buy First Partners Financial in Alabama

02/14/17

Progress will pay $42 million to expand in Birmingham, Ala., adding branches in a market where it hired a lending team last year.

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Heartland expanding in Colorado by agreeing to buy Citywide Banks

02/14/17

Heartland will gain 12 branches around Denver and Boulder after it buys the $1.4 billion-asset Citywide.

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FB Financial to buy two privately held banks in Tennessee

02/09/17

Clayton Bank and American City Bank are owned by Clayton HC and have a combined $1.2 billion in assets.

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Why small banks are moving headquarters in M&A deals

02/07/17

The moves show a commitment to bigger markets and make it easier for analysts and investors to visit management.

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How patience paid off for this bank buyer

02/02/17

First Interstate missed out on two chances to snag Cascade before agreeing to buy the company in November, showing the importance of staying in touch with a target.

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United Fidelity in Indiana buys Bank of St. Croix

02/02/17

United continues to extend a far-flung operation that includes branches in Chicago, Denver and Florida.

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Midland States to buy Centrue Financial in Illinois

01/26/17

The merger will create a bank with more than $4 billion in assets.

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