News Summary
Enterprise Financial Services Corp has finalized an acquisition of twelve banking branches from First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., including ten in Arizona and two in Kansas. The deal, worth approximately $740 million in deposits and $200 million in commercial loans, is pending regulatory approval. Once complete in early Q4 2025, the branches will operate as Enterprise Bank & Trust, enhancing their presence in key markets with an expected $1.3 billion in deposits in Arizona and $1.1 billion in Kansas.
Arizona and Kansas
Enterprise Financial Services Corp has announced a significant acquisition, acquiring twelve banking branches from First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. as part of a purchase and assumption agreement. The deal includes ten branches in Arizona and two in Kansas, positioning Enterprise Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Enterprise Financial Services Corp, to expand its footprint in these key markets.
The acquisition involves approximately $740 million in deposits and around $200 million in predominantly commercial loans. This transaction is still pending regulatory approval and will need to meet other standard closing conditions. The expected closing date for the deal is set for early in the fourth quarter of 2025. Once finalized, the acquired branches will operate under the Enterprise Bank & Trust branding.
Expansion Plans
Following this acquisition, Enterprise Bank & Trust will have a total of twelve full-service branches in Arizona, effectively increasing its total deposits in the state to around $1.3 billion. Furthermore, the bank will expand its presence in the Kansas City metropolitan area to nine full-service branches, managing approximately $1.1 billion in deposits.
Corporate Perspectives
The leadership of both companies has highlighted the strategic alignment of this acquisition. The President and CEO of Enterprise Financial Services Corp noted that this transaction presents new growth opportunities and emphasizes the importance of relationship-driven banking. There is a focus on welcoming existing customers and employees from the acquired branches, ensuring a smooth transition into the Enterprise framework.
Similarly, the CEO of First Interstate BancSystem expressed confidence that this acquisition aligns with the values and strategic objectives of both organizations, suggesting a positive outlook on the partnership.
Advisor Engagements
Enterprise Financial Services Corp has engaged Janney Montgomery Scott LLC as its financial advisor and Holland & Knight LLP as its legal advisor for this transaction. First Interstate BancSystem, in turn, has brought on board Keefe, Bruyette and Woods Inc. as its financial advisor and Luse Gorman, PC as legal counsel, establishing a comprehensive advisory framework for the deal.
Company Profiles
Enterprise Bank & Trust currently holds approximately $15.7 billion in assets and operates across various states including Arizona, California, and Kansas. First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. is considerably larger, with $29.1 billion in assets and a widespread presence across several states, encompassing Arizona and Kansas among its main territories.
This acquisition marks a crucial development in the banking landscape of these areas, indicating a consolidation trend within the financial services sector that could enhance competition and service offerings for customers in the regions involved.
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