M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Pathfinder Bancorp signs agreement to acquire Berkshire Bank's East Syracuse branch with $198M deposits, $32M loans
Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc.
- Acquires ~$198M in deposits and ~$32M in consumer/residential loans; one East Syracuse branch location.
- Deposit premium of 5.8% on core deposits; total premium equates to ~4.0% of aggregate deposits.
- Pro forma total assets ~$1.7B; management expects favorable IRR and EPS accretion.
- Pathfinder assumes Berkshire's existing commercial lease with annual cost ~$946,000.
- Transaction expected to close by Q3 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.