American Banker | BancorpSouth in Mississippi to Buy Cadence Bancorp. for $2.8 Billion

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 mentioned for representing BancorpSouth Bank in its planned merger with Cadence Bancorporation in a deal that values the new company at $6 billion.

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 is noted for representing BancorpSouth Bank in its proposed acquisition of Texas First Bancshares, Inc.

Alston & Bird is noted for representing BancorpSouth Bank in its proposed acquisitions of Summit Financial Enterprises Inc. and Van Alstyne Financial Corp