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KBW is serving as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Bancorp Financial, Inc. and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Evergreen Bank Group - Member FDIC, in its $197 million sale to Old Second Bancorp. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-T3H7Fg #investmentbanking #financialadvisor

KBW remains an IPO leader, as our industry-leading Equity Capital Markets Group continuously strives to ensure the most favorable structure, terms, pricing, distribution, and overall strategy for our clients. Most recently, we are honored to serve as sole bookrunner for the largest bank IPO since 2017. Thank you to our clients for your support and partnership! #IPO #banks #ECM

“Strong bank merger rules have always been something we need.” That’s what KBW Head of U.S. Bank Research, Christopher McGratty, CFA tells CNBC as the Trump administration plans to leave in place more restrictive guidelines on M&A. Nevertheless, Chris says more consolidation is likely coming. Watch below: #Trump #Biden #MandA #banks

KBW is pleased to have served as Sole Bookrunning Manager to Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. in it $151 million initial public offering. This deal represents that largest bank IPO since 2017. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6EgMRUP #investmentbanking #IPO

The annual KBW Winter Financial Services Conference is underway in Florida! We’re convening management teams from nearly 120 companies across financial services and fintech and top institutional investors for one-on-one meetings, timely panels, networking, and fun in the sun. Things kicked off with our CEO Strategy Session, featuring: KBW research analysts Christopher McGratty, CFA and Catherine Mealor analyzing current opportunities in bank stocks. Wellington Management Portfolio Manager Nick Adams talking with KBW CEO Tom Michaud about the environment for investing in financials. An economic update from Stifel Chief Economist Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D. Piegza and the fight against sticky inflation. Words of wisdom from KBW Head of Equities Matt Kelley and Head of Investment Banking Scott Anderson And finally, “independent thinking” from former US Senator Joe Manchin, speaking with KBW’s Patrick J. Long about politics, prosperity, and the path forward.

According to LSEG data, US banks have raised $1.7 billion since the November presidential election, close to the amount raised in the previous 10 months of 2024 combined. KBW CEO Tom Michaud says the main drivers of bank capital raising today are “to support an M&A transaction, a balance sheet restructuring, and offensive capital for an economy that continues to steam ahead." #bankingindustry #capital #balancesheet #economy #mergersandacquisitions

KBW was pleased to serve as Joint Bookrunning Manager to MSC Income Fund Inc in its $85.4 million initial public offering. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ex-JHX3T #investmentbanking #IPO

KBW is pleased to have served as Join Bookrunning Manager to Sunrise Realty Trust in its $69 million follow- on offering. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3VyUBNj #investmentbanking #commercialrealestate #jointbookrunningmanager

What happens when banks get the urge to merge? KBW’s Scott Anderson and Joe Gulash present the lessons learned from recent bank transactions this Monday at Bank Director’s “Acquire or Be Acquired” conference. Get unique insight from KBW, the #1 advisor on bank M&A deals in 2024! #AOBA2025

You have questions, we have answers! Join KBW’s Al Laufenberg this Sunday at Bank Director’s annual “Acquired or Be Acquired” conference for practical insight on what bank CEOs and board directors need to know in 2025. #AOBA2025