Paul Davis

Independent Bank Group (IBTX) in McKinney, Texas, plans to file a shelf registration that would allow it to sell up to $250 million in debt and equity securities.

Bank of the Carolinas (BCAR) in Mocksville, N.C., has significantly increased its number of authorized shares at it looks to meet capital requirements tied to a regulatory order.

CU Bancorp (CUNB) in Encino, Calif., has agreed to buy 1st Enterprise Bank (FENB) in Los Angeles.

Independent Bank Group (IBTX) in McKinney, Texas, has agreed to buy Houston City Bancshares.

First BanCorp (FBP) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has resolved a large outstanding loan to Doral Financial (DRL) by taking on $242 million on mortgages that were used as collateral for the loan.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is reportedly seeking approval to form a bank and buy Valley Bank in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

NBT Bancorp in Norwich, N.Y., has prepaid about $165 million in Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings.

Independent Bank Group (IBTX) in McKinney, Texas, is reportedly in talks to buy Houston Community Bank.

Simmons First National (SFNC) in Pine Bluff, Ark., has agreed to buy Liberty Bancshares in Springfield, Mo.

First Horizon National (FHN) in Memphis, Tenn., has agreed to buy 13 branches from Bank of America (BAC).

The northeastern regional pays another six-figure severance.

American Banker's Index of Banking Activity posted its second-highest reading in March, buoyed by renewed consumer demand, better weather and banker optimism.

Solera National Bancorp (SLRK) in Lakewood, Colo., said it is willing to negotiate with an activist investor on filling some board seats.

Solera National Bancorp (SLRK) in Lakewood, Colo., has one less activist investor to worry about. The $168 million-asset company disclosed late Friday that Kathleen Stout, a former company executive, has withdrawn her nomination of eight director candidates.

Malvern Bancorp (MLVF) in Paoli, Pa., is facing activist pressure to sell itself.

Community & Southern Holdings in Atlanta has agreed to buy Alliance Bancshares in Dalton, Ga.

ANB Bank in Denver has agreed to buy Capital West Bank in Laramie, Wyo.

Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) in San Antonio has agreed to refrain from announcing more acquisitions until it improves its compliance programs.

Jacksonville Bancorp (JAXB) in Florida is eliminating 16% of its work force to cut costs.

Glass-Lewis wants Solera's investors to reject a slate from the Colorado company’s biggest shareholder. ISS is urging people to withhold support for eight of Solera’s 11 nominees – though the proxy firm is unwilling to endorse any alternates.