M&A

Take that, doubters: KeyCorp accelerates earn-back period for First Niagara

07/20/17

The Cleveland company, once criticized for an initial six-year forecast, now believes it will only take four years to rebuild its tangible book value.

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People's United to buy national equipment finance business

07/20/17

Leaf Commercial Capital originates about $500 million in loans annually tied to equipment and software purchases.

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Guaranty fills Colorado gap with latest bank acquisition

07/20/17

The company will add two branches between Denver and Colorado Springs by buying the deposit-rich Castle Rock Bank.

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First Niagara factors heavily into KeyCorp's higher 2Q earnings

07/20/17

KeyCorp also recorded a gain after buying the remaining ownership interest in a merchant services joint venture.

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N.C. bank sends mixed signals on rival's hostile bid

07/19/17

KS Bancorp initially chided First Citizens for its aggressive moves before deciding to mull the offer over.

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What a small bank's stock offering says about the Florida market

07/19/17

First Home Bank raised nearly 20% more than it sought from investors, providing proof that Florida — especially the Tampa Bay area — is a hotbed of activity.

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Serial acquirer Wintrust gets earnings boost from three small deals

07/19/17

The Illinois company has bought two banks and a small mortgage firm in the past year, which helped improve its second-quarter results.

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Pinnacle's 2Q results show gains in old and new markets

07/19/17

The Tennessee company reported higher profit that reflected its June purchase of BNC Bancorp and nearly $670 million of organic loan growth during the second quarter.

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PacWest reports higher profits, sale of health-care loans

07/18/17

Loan and fee income rose at the Los Angeles bank, which also jettisoned nearly $160 million of health care cash-flow loans.

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Urban FT buys fintech company iParse

07/18/17

The white-label banking platform provider Urban FT has purchased the mobile banking technology firm iParse and several of its patents.

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