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Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

GBCI

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Expansion through Acquisitions in Idaho and Texas

Completed acquisition of Bank of Idaho, adding $1.4 billion in assets and expanding presence in Idaho and Eastern Washington.
Announced definitive agreement to acquire Guaranty Bancshares, a $3.1 billion bank in Mount Pleasant, Texas, marking first entry into Texas and expanding Southwest footprint.
Integration of Bank of Idaho progressing smoothly, with long-term growth opportunities emphasized.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

AUB

Financial Services

3w

Impact of Sandy Spring Acquisition on Strategic Growth and Capital Position

Acquisition of Sandy Spring Bank closed on April 1, 2025, earlier than expected, providing strategic benefits and a strong earnings potential.
Sale of $2 billion of commercial real estate loans from Sandy Spring exceeded initial pricing estimates, reducing risk and lowering CRE concentration.
The acquisition introduced merger accounting noise, but operating results post-merger are meeting expectations.
The integration is progressing smoothly with a focus on a fourth quarter core systems conversion, leveraging past acquisition experience.

Renasant Corporation

RNST

Financial Services

3w

Impact of Merger with The First Bancshares on Balance Sheet and Capital Ratios

Fair value of assets acquired was $7.9 billion, including loans of $5.2 billion.
Liabilities assumed totaled $6.9 billion, with deposits of $6.4 billion.
Preliminary goodwill from the transaction was $428.7 million.
All regulatory capital ratios remain above minimum requirements, indicating a well-capitalized position.

Community Bank System, Inc.

CBU

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Branch Acquisition in Pennsylvania

Announcement of a branch acquisition in Pennsylvania expected to close in Q4 2025.
Provides a strong presence in a high strategic importance market with high-quality liquidity.
No asset issues or concentrations, limited execution risk, and no share issuance involved.
Enhances the company's retail growth strategy and market share in the Lehigh Valley.
Expected to be accretive to earnings and deploy cash proceeds into earning assets over the next few years.

The Bancorp, Inc.

TBBK

Financial Services

3w

Expansion of Fintech Ecosystem with Block and Cash App Partnership

Announced a 5-year expansion of relationship with Block, adding debit and prepaid card issuance for Cash App customers.
Additional services expected to begin as early as Q1 2026.
Program aims to significantly boost GDV and fee growth, leveraging over 50 million Cash App users.
Management emphasizes the strategic importance of this partnership for future revenue and GDV growth.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

NWBI

Financial Services

2w

Largest Merger in Company History Completed with Penns Woods Acquisition

Merger finalized on July 25, 2025, with customer and data conversion beginning immediately.
The merger increased total assets to approximately $17 billion, making Northwest one of the top 100 bank holding companies in the U.S.
Key metrics and expected cost reductions from the merger are on target or better than expectations.
Post-merger, the bank is focusing on operational optimization and expanding through de novo branch openings in high-growth markets like Columbus and Indianapolis.

Stellar Bancorp, Inc.

STEL

Financial Services

3w

Return to Organic Loan Growth Driven by Market Conditions and M&A Activity

Loan originations nearly doubled in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, reaching $640 million, marking the highest level since 2022.
Pipeline remains healthy, supporting continued growth.
Market dynamics, including increased M&A activity in Texas, are creating opportunities for customer acquisition and talent recruitment amid some disruption.

Hope Bancorp, Inc.

HOPE

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Acquisition of Territorial Bancorp and Market Entry into Hawaii

Hope Bancorp completed the acquisition of Territorial Bancorp, entering the Hawaii market, which is considered a strategically important move.
The acquisition was finalized in the second quarter of 2025, with 7 million shares issued.
Management expressed excitement about the growth opportunities and market expansion this provides.

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

BRKL

Financial Services

3w

Progress and Timeline of the Merger with Berkshire Hills

The merger of equals with Berkshire Hills has been approved by stockholders of both companies.
System integration is scheduled for early February, specifically February 9.
Management is awaiting Federal Reserve approval, with an optimistic target for completion around September.
The merger aims to enhance products and services for the combined customer base.

Southside Bancshares, Inc.

SBSI

Financial Services

3w

Potential M&A Opportunities Driven by Texas Bank Acquisitions

Management highlighted recent Texas bank acquisitions as potential dislocation opportunities for hiring and client acquisition.
They see a possibility of acquiring talent and clients from out-of-state acquisitions, with a strategic interest in participating in upcoming seller opportunities in Texas.

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.

OSBC

Financial Services

3w

Impact of Evergreen Bank Acquisition on Capital and Profitability

The acquisition of Evergreen Bank closed on July 1, 2025, and has resulted in less capital consumption than initially expected.
The company repurchased approximately 327,000 shares in a private transaction at $18 per share after the deal closure.
The acquisition has positively influenced book value and capital ratios, with a 144 basis point increase in tangible common equity over the past year.
Management emphasizes that the transaction's fair value adjustments are minimal, simplifying future financial reporting and integration efforts.