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The hardest part of converting a thrift is establishing a "culture of high performance" and shareholder accountability, says Andrew Samuel, CEO at Sunshine Bancorp, in Plant City, Fla. Sunshine converted to a stock-owned company in July 2014.

April 14
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    Though bank analysts like Matthew Schultheis generally expect M&A activity to continue at a brisk pace for several years to come, stock market volatility could prove to be an issue for potential dealmakers in the near term.

    February 25
  • Thumbnail for Video: Forecast for Brisk Bank M&A Comes with a Caveat
    M&A

    Though bank analysts like Matthew Schultheis generally expect M&A activity to continue at a brisk pace for several years to come, stock market volatility could prove to be an issue for potential dealmakers in the near term. With a lower stock price, buyers may end up not being able to pay as much as sellers now expect, says Schultheis, who covers the financial services sector for Boenning & Scattergood. Here’s his outlook on bank M&A, including the number of deals he anticipates will happen this year and whether big banks might be among the buyers.

    February 25
  • Thumbnail for Video: Why Regulatory Size Thresholds Affect All Banks
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    The regulatory red lines of $10 billion and $50 billion affect banks well before they pass them, and add to the pressure to buy or sell, says FIG Partners analyst Chris Marinac.

    December 11
  • Thumbnail for Video: What's in Store for Bank M&A in 2016
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    Fear is one causing many small banks to sell, says FIG Partners analyst Chris Marinac. Deals will likely be slow in the early going next year but pick up as the spring begins.

    December 9
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    Deals by M&T, KeyCorp and BB&T opened the door to big-bank M&A, even if investors balked at the prices. There are a few other regionals that look poised to make a big splash, says Chris Marinac of FIG Partners.

    December 8
  • Thumbnail for Video: Completing an IPO in a Challenging Market
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    Rick Keller, chairman at First Foundation, Inc. in Irvine, Calif., discusses the company's recent initial public offering.

    November 19
  • Thumbnail for Video: The Challenges Facing De Novo Banks
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    Scott Kavanaugh, CEO of First Foundation Bank in Irvine, Calif., talks about running a startup bank during the financial crisis. The drought in de novos will likely continue because of high compliance costs, he said.

    November 13