Issues : Bank M&A
Private Equity Gets Ready to Exit
What is private equity doing now that bank stock prices have improved?
What to Expect in 2015 for M&A
Looking ahead to the annual Acquire or Be Acquired conference in Arizona, Bank Director’s President Al Dominick shares his thoughts on emerging issues in bank mergers and acquisitions.
M&A 101 for the Board
Steve Kent of River Branch Capital LLC outlines the board’s role in the M&A process including negotiations, due diligence and after the deal is done.
Bigger Banks More Focused on M&A
This infographic, based on the results of the 2015 Bank M&A Survey, examines how bank boards focus on deal making as a line of business.
M&A Terms You Need to Know
M&A strategy, and what is happening in the market, is an increasingly frequent topic on bank boards. Here are the terms you need to know to begin the discussion.
A Few Notable Deals You May Have Missed in 2014
As we head towards 2015, the need and desire to grow exists at virtually every financial institution, writes Bank Director’s President Al Dominick. These three deals reflect the different paths available to a bank's board.
Don’t Forget to Consider Deposits in an Acquisition
There are significant opportunities and risks on the deposit side of the equation.
Selling Your Bank? How to Manage the Regulatory Headaches
Arnold & Porter attorneys write about how to make sure your M&A deal is regulator-proof.
Get the Accounting Right: Valuing Core Deposit Intangibles in an Acquisition
Rick Childs of Crowe Horwath LLP writes about trends in CDI values and how to get the accounting correct to avoid problems later.
Why Book Value Isn’t the Only Way to Measure a Bank
Bank Director President Al Dominick writes about why earnings are becoming more important than tangible book value.