Issues : Bank M&A
What’s The Right Size to Compete in 2016?
Rick Childs of Crowe Horwath LLP highlights the results of the 2016 Bank M&A Survey.
A Front Row Seat on Bank M&A
Editor in Chief Jack Milligan writes about consolidation in the banking industry in advance of Bank Director’s 22nd year hosting Acquire or Be Acquired.
Stock Considerations When Doing An M&A Deal
Jeff Jones of Stephens Inc. explains the challenges private banks face in making an acquisition.
The Data Behind Bank Valuation in M&A
While a number of valuation drivers might come into play, buyers ultimately want to achieve an acceptable return on their investment.
The Evolving Landscape of M&A Agreements
Since the financial crisis, banking M&A has been on the rise, as more and more buyers and sellers are getting off the sidelines and into the game.
A New Delaware M&A Case Is a Warning to Investment Bankers: Take Care That You Don’t Mislead the Board
John J. Gorman of the law firm Luse Gorman writes about a new court case that impacts liability in M&A cases.
Four Predictions for Bank M&A in 2016
Peter Weinstock of Hunton & Williams LLP shares his predictions for bank M&A.
What’s More Important—Size or Profitability?
In bank acquisitions, it pays to focus on more than the size of your institution.
Avoiding the Excess Parachute Payments Trap in M&A Deals
Through early planning for compliance with Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code, banks can avoid saddling senior executives with punishing excise taxes, or the bank with expensive gross up payments.
2016 Bank M&A Survey: The Rising Importance of Scale
Many of the nation’s banks feel the need to grow significantly, but credit quality concerns could lead to future loan quality problems and impact the level of consolidation within the industry.