Growth of businesses occurs through various means such as through partnerships with other businesses, and through mergers & acquisitions. Our Louisiana residents will find it interesting to learn that one of the major wealth management firms, Focus Financial...
Mergers & Acquisitions
First Bank announces merger agreement
Banks offer businesses and individuals alike the opportunity to borrow funds to invest in a business, to buy a home, save for the future, investment options and more. Most people routinely use banks for their day-to-day activities. Thus, when banks are acquired or...
Two largest U.S. cable companies to merge
In a world where many people want high broadband speeds, demand high quality video and are constantly craving new internet and video technologies, a merger between two well-known cable providers may be exciting news for consumers. However, our Louisiana residents may...
Louisiana bank acquisition approved
According to reports, recently bank shareholders overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of Louisiana bank, Britton & Koontz (B&K). Sometime in November 2013 B&K made the announcement that Home Bancorp would acquire them for a little over $34 million....
Regulators yet to approve Entergy-ITC Holdings Corp transaction
According to reports, Entergy Corp's transfer of its high-voltage power lines to ITC-Holdings, which was announced back in 2011, was recently rejected by Mississippi regulators. However, the merger request is still under consideration by regulators in several other...
Lafayette based Home Bancorp Inc. to acquire B&K
Home Bancorp Inc. which is based in Lafayette, LA has decided to invest in its neighbor to the east. In a deal that is expected to cost $34.5 million Home Bancorp will be acquiring Britton and Koontz Capital Corp. in Mississippi. B&K, which is the holding company...
Lafayette based Home Bancorp Inc. to acquire B&K
Home Bancorp Inc. which is based in Lafayette, LA has decided to invest in its neighbor to the east. In a deal that is expected to cost $34.5 million Home Bancorp will be acquiring Britton and Koontz Capital Corp. in Mississippi. B&K, which is the holding company...
Airline merger blocked by federal government
Traveling by air is a fast and convenient means of transportation for both business and pleasure. Consumers typically shop around for deals to get a reasonable price for their trip, and many likely compare the different fares various airlines offer. Occasionally, in...
LSU Agriculture Center and Agriculture College to merge
According the reports, the Louisiana State University Board approved a consolidation or merger of the LSU Agriculture Center and LSU Agriculture College. The LSU President stated that the negotiations and plan to merge the two had been going on for awhile. Prior to...
FTC, Louisiana approves Pinnacle Entertainment merger
According to reports federal regulators with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously approved a plan for Pinnacle Entertainment to purchase Ameristar Casinos. The general mission of the FTC is to prevent or minimize business practices that are unfair to...