Three of Certus' ousted executives depict a behind-the-scenes struggle at the Greenville, S.C., bank as management, directors and investors were often working at cross purposes. The lawsuit also discusses a possible merger with an unnamed bank that never took place.

Harvard Illinois Bancorp wants to name the son of a retiring director to replace him. It says the son is qualified for the job, but investor Joseph Stilwell -- who is backing another nominee to the board -- disagrees.

First Merchants Corp.(FRME) in Muncie, Ind., is benefiting from loan growth after a recent acquisition.

Reliant Bank in Brentwood, Tenn., is reportedly in talks to sell itself with Commerce Union Bank in Springfield, Tenn.

BankUnited (BKU) in Miami Lakes, Fla., reported higher quarterly earnings after selling some commercial loans.

First Niagara Financial Group's (FNFG) first-quarter profit fell 11.7% as job cuts and branch closures increased expenses.

The lawsuit claims that Benjamin Weinger of 3-Sigma Value conspired with certain directors to defame the executives before the board fired them earlier this month.

The first-quarter profit at Cardinal Financial Corp. (CFNL) in Tysons Corner, Va., fell 42% from a year earlier, largely due to merger-related expenses.

How Popular's decision to sell operations in California, Illinois and central Florida fit into the plans of three community banks looking to grow.

PacWest Bancorp (PACW) in Los Angeles reported a surge in quarterly profits as the company produced more loan revenue.

Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) in San Antonio reported a profit of $59.2 million in the first quarter on strong asset and deposit growth.

Jefferson Bancshares' efforts to sell itself were marked by several fits and starts over three years, highlighting the fickle nature of consolidation since the financial crisis.

Flagstar Bancorp (FBC) in Troy, Mich., reported a significant first-quarter loss as its loan-loss provision more than quintupled.

Profits at Prosperity Bancshares (PB) in Houston grew by more than a third thanks to recent acquisitions as well as organic loan growth.

Popular (BPOP) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has found buyers for its regional operations in Illinois, California and central Florida.

Community Bank System (CBU) in Syracuse, N.Y., reported higher profits on payback from a branch acquisition and stronger credit quality.

The Buffalo, N.Y., bank's chief operating officer and chief financial officer discuss how M&T is spending tens of millions of dollars toward upgrading compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and high-tech retail services. Its deal to buy Hudson City hangs in the balance.

Union First Market Bankshares (UBSH) in Richmond, Va., reported in a dip in quarterly profit because of costs tied to its purchase of StellarOne in Charlottesville, Va.

Synovus Financial (SNV) tripled profits thanks partly to broad loan growth and recent branch sales. The Columbus, Ga., company reported earnings of $45.9 million in the first quarter, up from $14.8 million.

UMB Financial (UMBF) in Kansas City, Mo., reported lower quarterly results that largely reflected merger-related expenses.