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Primis Financial Corp. (FRST): M&A transaction — Primis Financial completes sale of Life Premium Finance division to EverBank for $6 million premium
Primis Financial Corp.
- Primis Bank sold approximately $354 million of Life Premium Finance loans to EverBank on October 31, 2024.
- EverBank will pay a $6.0 million premium for the division, with a second closing of $19 million in loans expected by January 31, 2025.
- Primis Bank will provide interim servicing until full transition; EverBank will then service the retained portfolio.
- Pro forma financial statements show a pre-tax gain of $4.5 million from the transaction.
- The sale constitutes a significant disposition under Item 2.01 of Form 8-K.