M&A
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.80
FirstSun and HomeStreet merger stalled; regulators asked to withdraw applications
FIRSTSUN CAPITAL BANCORP
- Fed and Texas Dept. of Banking have not approved merger; FirstSun/Sunflower asked to withdraw applications.
- Parties discussing alternative regulatory structure; may terminate if no feasible alternative.
- HomeStreet regulators said no concerns specific to HomeStreet would have prevented approval.
- FirstSun CEO cites challenging external regulatory environment for bank mergers.