Prosperity Bancshares strengthens its position in Texas by acquiring Stellar Bancorp for $2 billion.
Prosperity Bancshares to Acquire Stellar Bancorp On January 28, Prosperity Bancshares announced plans to acquire rival Stellar Bancorp. This merger, valued at $2 billion, will combine two Texas-focused lenders and reflects ongoing consolidation among regional banks in the U.S. In 2025, interbank trading in the U.S. hit its highest level in four years as banks […]
Equity Bancshares finalizes merger with Frontier Holdings LLC
Equity Bancshares Completes Merger with Frontier Holdings Wichita, Kansas – Equity Bancshares, Inc. has successfully completed its merger with Frontier Holdings LLC, the parent company of Frontier Bank, based in Omaha, Nebraska. This merger took effect on January 1, 2026, marking Equity’s entrance into Nebraska, and adding seven branches across the state. Brad Elliott, Chairman […]
Home BancShares Grows in Tennessee through $150M Purchase
Home BancShares Inc., based in Conway, announced on Monday that it is set to acquire Mountain Commerce Bancorp, located in Knoxville, Tennessee. This all-stock deal is estimated to be worth around $150 million. Mountain Commerce operates seven branches and has assets totaling $1.8 billion along with $1.59 billion in deposits. It currently holds the 20th […]
Huntington Bancshares is buying Cadence Bank
Cadence Bank Set for New Ownership Cadence Bank, with branches in numerous towns across southern Arkansas like Magnolia, is preparing for changes in ownership and branding. Huntington Bancshares Incorporated from Columbus, Ohio, has announced its plans to acquire Cadence Bank, which is a regional bank with assets totaling $53 billion, headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi, and […]