Banking M&A Transactions

Hoist Finance

Hoist Finance expands Italian operations with a €30M secured residential credit acquisition, utilizing social securitization for responsible portfolio management.

Hancock Whitney strengthens its Florida footprint by acquiring OFB Bancshares, parent of One Florida Bank, enhancing its Orlando market presence and service offerings.

EQT VII completes divestment of Enity Holding AB, generating SEK 768 million. Learn about the implications for the Nordic mortgage market.

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Puig

Bank of America to assess Estée Lauder's offer for Puig, as negotiations between the Puig and Lauder families enter final stages. Key governance issues remain.

Private equity firm Verdane has completed the acquisition of Augmentum Fintech, integrating its portfolio of 34 fintech companies into Verdane's European technology platform.

Zydus Worldwide DMCC, a Zydus Lifesciences subsidiary, acquires Assertio Holdings for $166.4M in an all-cash transaction, offering a substantial premium.

Banca Ifis divests Abilio to Servizilegali.net, impacting its distressed asset strategy. Learn about the Italian financial services market.

Borgosesia

Borgosesia appoints new CEO Dante Filippello and restructures management as Alba srl launches a takeover bid. Focus shifts to turnaround investments.

NexTier Bank and Riverside Bank of Dublin merge, creating a $3.1 billion community bank. Strategic acquisition enhances regional presence and service offerings.

Stonepeak buys BMO's finance divisions, a key player in North American transportation asset financing. BMO retains a minority stake in the deal.

JD Group

JD Group secures controlling interest in China CITIC Bank Qingdao Asset Management, marking a significant strategic move in China's financial services sector.

UniCredit divests part of its Russian operations to a UAE-based private investor in a deal set to conclude by mid-2027, focusing on international payments.

Bullish acquires Equiniti for $4.2 billion, bolstering its strategy for tokenized securities and marking a major exit for Siris Capital.