Key insight: Pinnacle took a little over five months to close its merger with Synovus. The combined bank, which is focused on the Southeast, has $117 billion of assets. Why it matters: The transaction is the latest test case for mergers of equals, which have lost favor with investors because some such deals have underformed. […]
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Forward look: Home BancShares CEO John Allison said Mountain Commerce Bank will serve as a platform for future Tennessee expansion. Supporting data: Allison ranked Tennessee as one of the most attractive markets in the country along with Texas and Florida, where Home already has a presence. Expert quote: “Given the current regulatory environment, we would
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Key insight: Flagstar logged another quarterly loss, though one that was smaller than in earlier quarters this year. Supporting data: The bank’s third-quarter net loss was $45 million. Forward look: Observers are focused on when the Long Island bank, which was battling for its survival last year, will return to profitability. UPDATE: This article includes
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Key insight: Citi is turning a corner on profitability, CEO Jane Fraser said. Forward look: The company plans to disclose future profitability metrics in May. Expert quote: “The best part is, there is much more upside ahead,” Fraser said. UPDATE: This article includes comments made during Citigroup’s earnings call as well as commentary from a
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