Bank Director :: Bank M&A Expectations in 2013

Board Issues : M&A

Bank M&A Expectations in 2013

By: Rick Childs

January 21st, 2013 |

Bank M&A may face serious challenges in 2013. In this video, Rick Childs of Crowe Horwath LLP highlights findings from the 2013 Bank Director & Crowe Horwath LLP M&A survey, revealing a disconnect between buyers and sellers that may hinder the pace of M&A. Some banks might be willing to look outside of core banking as an avenue for growth - but for smaller banks, branch acquisitions should not be overlooked.

Tags: Growth Strategy, Crowe Horwath, M&A

Rick Childs, a director in Crowe Horwath LLP’s financial advisory services group, has been with the firm for 25 years. Based in the firm’s Indianapolis, IN, office, Childs expertise lies in many areas of corporate finance including merger and acquisition planning, valuation, feasibility, pricing and funding alternatives, strategic planning for thrifts and banks, de novo banks and trust companies, capitalization structures and capital funding alternatives, business performance measurement and financial institution valuations. You can connect with Rick Childs by viewing his profile on LinkedIn.