Issues : Bank M&A
The Merger Window for Small Regional Banks is Already Closing
Frank Cicero, global head of the Financial Institutions Group for Jefferies LLC, writes about what to expect in bank mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2014.
Getting to Strong: Should Your Bank Acquire?
KPMG’s Tim Johnson writes about what to consider when deciding to acquire another bank.
Industry Overview: Size Doesn’t Matter, but Profitability Does
A lighter mood prevailed at Bank Director’s 20th annual Acquire or Be Acquired Conference, but challenges remain.
2014 Bank M&A Survey: Community Bank Trends
This report, exclusive to DirectorCorps members, reveals merger and acquisition plans for banks below $5 billion in assets, and finds that bank directors and officers at the smallest banks are most likely to say banking is not enjoyable anymore.
Bank M&A in 2014: What to Expect
Rick Childs of Crowe Horwath LLP reviews key findings from the 2014 Bank Director & Crowe Horwath LLP Bank M&A survey.
M&A: Getting the Regulatory Position Right Remains Critical to Deal Activity
FinPro’s Dennis Gibney writes about how to handle regulatory issues in a merger or acquisition.
What’s Driving M&A: Buyer and Seller Perspectives
Jeff Baker and Robert Browne of McGladrey LLP write about the motivations of buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions.
Overcoming M&A Hurdles in Closely Held Banks
Jonathan Wegner describes the benefits and potential hurdles to doing a deal with a closely held bank.
How to Handle Loan Portfolio Valuation and Avoid Trouble Later
Rick Childs and Chad Kellar write about loan valuation during an acquisition.
Efficiency and Its Impact
Hovde Group analyzes efficiency to determine its real value for an organization.