Capital

Porter Bancorp in Kentucky spent years tackling credit and capital issues. As Limestone Bank, it will finally get back on offense.

Spirit of Texas Bancshares plans to raise $40 million to fund organic growth and acquisitions.

The Florida company is also set to enter Alabama as part of the $360 million purchase.

The company agreed to buy Landmark Bancshare in Marietta, Ga., for $115 million.

The California company, which also focuses on Asian-Americans, agreed to buy First American International.

An $378 million agreement to buy Farmers Capital will allow the West Virginia company to bridge a gap between Louisville, Ky., and Huntington, W.Va.

As NCUA amended at 2014 regulation on capital planning and stress testing, the two-person committee also marked 24 months of operating with a vacant seat on the board, commending one another for a productive working relationship.

The company will merge with Kentucky Federal Savings and Loan by the end of this year.

Premier Financial agreed to buy First Bank of Charleston for $33 million.

Organizers of Studio Bank in Nashville have raised more than $40 million, satisfying the minimum amount set by regulators.