Summary
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) announced on November 16, 2018, a definitive merger agreement between its bank subsidiary, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (FCB), and Biscayne Bancshares, Inc. (BBI). This transaction involves FCB acquiring BBI and its bank subsidiary, Biscayne Bank, based in Coconut Grove, Florida. The deal has received board approval from both companies and is anticipated to be completed in the first or second quarter of 2019, contingent upon regulatory approvals, BBI shareholder consent, and other standard closing conditions. Investors should note the terms of the agreement, which stipulate a cash consideration of $25.05 per share for BBI's common stock shareholders. This acquisition represents a strategic move for First Citizens BancShares to expand its reach, likely by integrating BBI's operations and customer base. The filing includes the joint press release detailing this transaction as an exhibit.
Key Highlights
- 1First Citizens BancShares' subsidiary, FCB, to acquire Biscayne Bancshares (BBI).
- 2The acquisition includes BBI's bank subsidiary, Biscayne Bank.
- 3The deal is structured as a cash acquisition with a price of $25.05 per BBI share.
- 4The transaction has received approval from the Boards of Directors of both companies.
- 5Expected closing of the merger is in the first or second quarter of 2019.
- 6Key conditions for closing include regulatory approvals and BBI shareholder approval.
- 7The acquisition aims to expand First Citizens BancShares' market presence, particularly in Florida.