Cleveland bank angler keeps reeling in the deals

Authors :: Chase, Brett
Source :: American Banker. August 14, 1996, Vol. 161 Issue 155, p1, 3 p.
Publication Year :: 1996
Abstract: Charter One Financial CEO Charles J. Koch has increased his company's organizational efficiency and profitability through successful bank acquisitions. Koch's deals include government-assisted transactions of bankrupt thrifts and acquisitions of bank holding companies. Koch pursues inexpensive acquisitions, and carefully evaluates the underperforming financial institutions when planning new acquisitions.<br />A 12-pound walleye, a trophy from a Lake Erie outing, sits mounted atop a table in Charles J. Koch's office. Beaming over his catch, Mr. Koch is as much sportsman [...]