American Banker, Mergers & Acquisitions, SNL Financial Extra | Miss.-based BancorpSouth Discloses Back-to-Back Deals in Texas, Florida

Alston & Bird client BancorpSouth Bank has announced a definitive agreement to combine with Cadence Bancorporation, the parent company of Cadence Bank, N.A., in an all-stock deal that will create a combined company with a market value of $6 billion.

Alston & Bird is noted for representing BancorpSouth Bank in its planned merger with Cadence Bancorporation for $2.8 billion.

Alston & Bird client BancorpSouth Bank has announced plans to acquire FNS Bancshares Inc., the parent company of FNB Bank, in a transaction valued at roughly $108.4 million.

Alston & Bird is noted for representing BancorpSouth Bank in its planned acquisition of FNS Bancshares for $108.4 million in cash and stock.

Alston & Bird client BancorpSouth Bank has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Texas First Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Texas First State Bank.