M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.85
Seacoast Banking acquires Heartland Bancshares for $147.10/share or 4.9164 SBCF shares; 50% cash/stock
SEACOAST BANKING CORP OF FLORIDA
- Heartland shareholders elect cash ($147.10), stock (4.9164 SBCF shares), or 50-50 mix; final mix 50% cash/50% stock.
- Price protection collar: if SBCF avg closing price $25.43-$34.41, exchange ratio fixed; above $34.42 or below $25.43 adjusts.
- Termination fee of $4.5M payable by Heartland under certain circumstances (e.g., board withdrawal of recommendation).
- Transaction subject to regulatory approvals, Heartland shareholder vote, and effectiveness of S-4 registration statement.
- Heartland equity awards cashed out for difference between $147.10 and strike price.