Mississippi

BancPlus to enter Alabama, Louisiana markets with latest acquisition

09/20/19

The company will gain 34 branches and $1.2 billion in assets when it buys State Capital in Mississippi.

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Serial bank buyers' refrain: The fundamental things apply

09/15/19

Geographic scale and low-cost funding are the foundation of a good deal, seasoned bank acquirers said in a panel discussion.

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First Bancshares fills key gap in its Gulf Coast expansion effort

07/23/19

The Mississippi bank has agreed to buy First Florida Bancorp in Destin, Fla., as part of its plan to build a community bank stretching across the Gulf region.

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Bank acquirers are taking a hard look at the Gulf Coast

06/06/19

Diverse economies and a limited number of sellers are making markets like Tampa, Fla., a hot spot for growth-minded banks.

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Citizens in Mississippi adds to Gulf Coast operations with latest deal

05/21/19

The company agreed to buy Charter Bank, which has four branches and $161 million in assets.

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BancorpSouth announces acquisitions in Florida, Texas

03/06/19

The Mississippi company will pay more than $200 million for the parent companies of Texas Star Bank and Summit Bank.

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Navient must face Pa. lawsuit for alleged predatory lending

12/18/18

A U.S. District judge in Scranton denied the student lender's motion to dismiss the suit.

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BankFirst to buy FNB Bancshares in Alabama

11/15/18

The Mississippi company will have 22 branches and more than $1 billion in assets when the deal is completed.

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First Bancshares entering New Orleans with FPB acquisition

11/07/18

The Mississippi company will pay $86 million for seven branches with $318 million in deposits.

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A slow economy gave regionals chance to catch up on tech

09/17/18

A sluggish business climate and few M&A opportunities freed up midsize banks to invest in better tech systems and services, says Regions Chairman Grayson Hall.

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