Key insight: Fifth Third and Comerica’s shareholders both blessed the companies’ proposed merger, but the two banks are still embroiled in a legal battle with an activist investor. What’s at stake: If the deal crosses the finish line, it will be one of the largest bank mergers of the last decade. Forward look: The banks […]
Fifth Third-Comerica deal easily wins shareholder approval Read More »
Key insight: A few days after the OCC approved Comerica’s blockbuster sale to Fifth Third, the seller made an amended regulatory disclosure that provides more details about how the deal came together. What’s at stake: The $10.9 billion deal is the largest bank acquisition announced in 2025. Forward look: The deal still needs approval from
Comerica gives fuller account of Fifth Third deal talks Read More »
Key Insight: The deal marks the largest bank acquisition announcement of 2025, and Fifth Third’s first since 2019. What’s at Stake: Comerica had been facing calls from an activist investor to sell itself for months, though CEO Curt Farmer said that the external pressure wasn’t a factor. Supporting Data: When completed, the deal will create
Fifth Third’s Comerica deal: ‘The biggest thing we’ve ever done’ Read More »