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The article reports on the decision of U.S. Bank (USB) to close eight branches of former San Diego National Bank (SDNB) after acquiring it in 2009 in California. According to Minneapolis-based USB, the reason for the closure was that acquiring these banks makes them redundant for existing branches near the location. USB officials said that they will offer trust services and wealth management which SDNB did not have.

The article reports on bank recapitalizations in the U.S. Pacific Northwest region as of March 8, 2011. Cascade Financial Corp.'s deal to acquire Opus Bank and how Opus will be merged are discussed. Cascade Bancorp's private-equity and Sterling Financial Corp.'s private equity and common equity raise recapitalizations are noted.

The article looks at the reasons why small bank in the U.S. are relocating their operations in merger and acquisition deals. Topics mentioned include relocation of Sunflower Financial from Salina in Texas to Denver in Colorado, the growth potential of Richmond, Virginia according to Virginia BanCorp President Frank Scott, and the estimated number of businesses that operate around Richmond as of February 8, 2017.

The article discusses Zions Bancorp.'s announcement that it would buy Stockmen's Bancorp Inc. of Kingman, Arizona. The deal will be closed in the first quarter and Stockmen's $1.2 billion in assets will be merged with Zions' National Bank of Arizona. Zions' chairman, Harris H. Simmons, says the company was interested in the bank due to it's location and its growth prospects, both of which are a suitable match for Zions.

Focuses on the purchase of NorCrown Bank in New Jersey by Valley National Bancorp. Conviction of NorCrown's owner, Charles Kushner, for tax fraud; View of Valley National's chief executive officer, Gerald H. Lipkin, that the bank is a solid company; Financial and other information about NorCrown, including number of branches and 2003 net income; Discussion of the deal agreement; History of NorCrown; Location of branches; Background on Kushner; Comment of analysts Gerard Cassidy and Anthony R. Davis; Due diligence conducted by Valley National before agreeing to the transaction.

Reports on the purchase of Union Bank of Florida by Colonial BancGroup Inc. and the influence it will have on the character of Colonial. Financial details of the transaction; Details of the recent purchases made by Colonial; Location of the majority of the banks owned by the company; Depiction of the Alabama company as consisting of property mostly located in Florida; Comments by president W. Flake Oakley; Reasons for purchasing the bank; Nature of Colonial's holdings in Florida.

The article reports on the merger of Central Valley Community Bancorp (CVCB) based and Service First Bancorp based in Stockton, California. After two months of negotiations, the two banking institutions, accordingly, reached a merger agreement for $23.4 million. The merger will provide customers with more bank locations from Fresno to Sacramento. Daniel J. Doyle, chief executive officer (CEO) of CVCB disclosed that more shareholders will create more opportunities for people to buy the stock.

The article provides tips to help underperforming banks entice buyers. The author recommends an organizational review focused on distinguishing the bank from other institutions like it, developing services with fees to stimulate financial growth, and opening branches in growing geographic markets. The author also suggests hiring an industry expert to provide guidance and engaging in acquisitions.

Focuses on the expansion planned at South Financial Group Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina. Number and location of new branch offices; Whole-bank acquisitions planned to boost revenue; Deal for Pointe Financial Corp. of Boca Raton, Florida; Comments of South Financial president and chief executive, Mack I. Whittle Jr., consultant Kenneth H. Thomas, and analyst Christopher W. Marinac; Comments of Andrew B. Cheney, president of the subsidiary Mercantile Bank, about buying some former SouthTrust Corp. branches; Outlook for SouthTrust and National Commerce Finance Corp. executives to be hired by South Financial.