First Bancshares of Stevenson, Inc. of Stevenson, AL (“FBS”) and Vantage Bancshares, Inc. of Albertville, AL (“Vantage”) announced yesterday the signing of a definitive agreement under which FBS and Vantage will enter into a strategic merger to combine two well-respected banking franchises. The combined institution will be approximately $525 million in assets and will operate 10 locations as First Southern State Bank (FBS’s subsidiary bank) in four northeast Alabama counties.
The deal consideration to Vantage shareholders is a mix of cash and a special dividend. Other financial terms were not disclosed.
Porter White Capital Advisors, Inc. served as financial advisor to FBS and First Southern State Bank in rendering a fairness opinion. The merger is expected to close no later than the fourth quarter of 2019.
Principals of Porter White Capital Advisors, Inc. have advised on 9 Alabama community bank mergers since 2016.
Details on the transaction may be found by clicking here.
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