Capital

Bank M&A started off with a bang this year, with eight of the 10 biggest deals taking place in the first six months. North Carolina and Florida accounted for six deals on the list.

The acquisition will give LCNB its first branch and deposits in the Columbus, Ohio, market.

The company has registered shares that three private equity firms have held since early 2010.

Heritage Commerce will pay $32 million for Tri-Valley in a deal that should be accretive to tangible book value and earnings.

The Fed approved an application giving Natcom Bancshares indirect control over Republic Bank, declining to take into account claims the transaction imperils the target's S corporation status.

The company agreed to buy PBB Bancorp in Los Angeles just five weeks after completing its last bank acquisition.

The $280 million securitization is also expected to boost capital levels and lower Dime's loan-to-deposit ratio.

The market for initial public offerings was the best since 2014, reflecting a surge in bank stocks and a need to fuel expansion plans.

The planned purchase of Home BanCorp will nearly double the size of First Citizens' branch network in the Sunshine State.

The company has agreed to buy Kansas Bank Corp. and Adams Dairy Bancshares in separate transactions.