Mergers & Acquisitions - Annual

American Banker | February 11, 2009

Regionals are not eager to make major purchases to keep up with the country's megabanks, and some private-equity players want government help with deals.

Private-Equity Buyers Want Uncle Sam's Aid

Some private equity firms are seeking a very public partner as they hunt for deals in the banking industry: the U.S. government.

Regionals: Keeping Up with Chases Isn't a Priority for Now

Major regional names like U.S. Bancorp and BB&T, two companies observers see as eventual consolidators, seem to be in no rush to level the playing field by ...