First Security completes Continental deal.

SALT LAKE CITY - First Security Corp. said it completed its acquisition of Continental Bancorp. of Las Vegas.

Financial terms of the merger were not disclosed.

The companies said Continental's two units, Continental National Bank and Continental Trust Co., will operate as separate units of First Security.

The companies said the acquisition adds $211 million of assets, $198 million of deposits, and $127 million of loans to First Security's balance sheet. It brings First Security's assets to nearly $10 billion and deposits to more than $7 billion.

The merger is First Security's second acquisition in Nevada this year.

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