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First Horizon in Tenn. raises cost-cutting goal for Capital Bank deal

12/05/17

The company also set high expectations for revenue opportunities while projecting it will deliver at 15% return on equity in 2019.

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Why this bank finally ended an M&A drought

10/19/17

First Reliance in South Carolina, which recently announced its first bank acquisition, is angling to take advantage of disruption caused by bigger mergers in the Carolinas.

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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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Live Oak hires two Banc of California lenders to launch M&A practice

09/20/17

The new business will advise Live Oak clients on how to structure and finance acquisitions.

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Behind a Georgia bank’s long and winding succession plan

08/17/17

Lynn Harton was finally named CEO of United Community Bank after a five-year apprenticeship, though Jimmy Tallent remains CEO of the parent company. The executives have long touted an ability to bounce ideas off each other as a reason for United's success.

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F.N.B. set to play offense in North Carolina

07/20/17

The Pittsburgh company, pleased with employee and client retention from its March purchase of Yadkin Financial, is looking to hire lenders from other institutions.

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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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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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First Horizon is getting ready to join the $50B club

07/14/17

Buying Capital Bank puts the company on a fast track for more regulatory scrutiny. Executives are identifying ways to boost revenue and taking other measures so it can handle the change.

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M&A road map: Where the bank deals are happening

07/14/17

While industry consolidation remains slow compared with previous years, certain regions are humming along with strong volume and improved pricing. Here’s a look at each region based on June 30 data from KBW and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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