Bankers must consider many factors during M&As
Community bankers need to consider a number of factors when embarking on M&As, according to CliftonLarsenAllen CPAs Joshua Juergensen and David Heneke. [Continue]
Day One: Set the Right Tone After Close
The team has worked hard to get the deal done. It looks like the close is imminent. Day One sets the tone for integration and your ability to realize the intended deal thesis. Have you properly prepared for this day and the days that follow? Being very clear on how this transaction will impact the organizations involved is extremely important. While you do not need to share in great detail, if you are clear up front, it can help alleviate many concerns and distractions, as well as allow individuals to identify opportunities to enhance the synergies. [Continue]
Covid-19’s impact on community bank valuations
The last 18 months will undoubtedly be remembered for their impact on the economy and daily life. The effects of the coronavirus pandemic can certainly be seen in the valuations of community banks. [Continue]
Was 2020 a good year financially? Consider a tender offer
Many banking organizations had a record year in 2020 and are wondering how to obtain a return on increased capital to best benefit the long-term strategic goals of the bank. This has resulted in an uptick in M&A activity and an analysis of new lending and investment opportunities. One area that many banks overlook, however, is the ability to return capital to shareholders via a tender offer. [Continue]
Strategic planning and M&A in 2021
Banks can plan to mitigate margin compression by aggressively lowering cost of funds, look for growth opportunities in what is expected to be an accelerating M&A environment, and consider other opportunities to build shareholder value as they meet the changing needs of their local communities. [Continue]
What the TCF/Huntington merger means for M&A
With Huntington Bancshares’ acquisition of Michigan’s TCF Financial, the M&A market put an exclamation mark on 2020. [Continue]
Middle market M&A and coronavirus: What’s next?
As we moved through the first quarter of 2020, there was confidence that middle market mergers and acquisitions activity would trend back up for the year. And then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Despite the chaos, activity didn’t dry up completely. While there was a definitive dip initially, the market has bounced back sooner than expected. [Continue]
Iowa action likely to slow CU-bank deals
Days after the Colorado State Banking Board became the first regulator to prevent a credit union from buying a bank, First American Bank in Fort Dodge, Iowa, filed an application with the Iowa Division of Banking to cease operations and sell its assets/liabilities to GreenState Credit Union. [Continue]
M&A twist: Credit unions as buyers
The recent trend of credit unions buying banks has become one of the hot topics in the industry. A credit union purchasing a bank is a relatively complex undertaking, and here’s what community banks need to know in order to make an informed decision. [Continue]
Serial acquirer offers glimpse into process
After 30 years as CEO of Frandsen Financial Corp., Rich Hoban refocused his role to grow the company through acquisition. When the Arden Hills, Minn.-based holding company closed on its acquisition of Peoples Bank Midwest, Hayward, Wis., Frandsen leaped across the $2 billion-total-assets threshold. Here Hoban reflects on the company’s acquisition strategy. [Continue]