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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001518715-24-000176"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MCHB"
cik: "0001518715"
company_name: "Mechanics Bancorp"
filed_at: "2024-10-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T08:13:02.651800+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FirstSun-HomeStreet merger regulatory approvals not obtained; alternative structure under discussion

## Summary
- Regulatory approvals from Fed and Texas Dept. of Banking not obtained; applications asked to be withdrawn.
- FirstSun and HomeStreet discussing alternative regulatory structure or termination if none feasible.
- HomeStreet states its regulators found no concerns specific to HomeStreet that would prevent approval.
- FirstSun CEO cites challenging external regulatory environment; company remains focused on organic growth.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001518715-24-000176
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MCHB
- cik: 0001518715
- company_name: Mechanics Bancorp
- filed_at: 2024-10-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1518715/000151871524000176/0001518715-24-000176-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1518715/000151871524000176/hmst-20241029.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001518715-24-000176.txt

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