Community Bank Mergers & Acquisitions 2018 | Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) | 11 June 2018 | The Saint Paul Hotel, 350 Market St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Although the community bank industry continues to grow stronger and stronger, it is no secret that the number of community banks continues to change due to merger and acquisition activity. The result of this rapid change is often confusion for community banks in trying to navigate the current M&A landscape. Successful banks simply cannot ignore the myriad of strategic considerations that are involved if they are thinking of initiating a purchase or sale. This hands-on workshop will explore all aspects of a community bank acquisition transaction from both a buyer’s and seller’s standpoint and includes lecture, interactive discussion, real life examples, working through financial models as well as a sample acquisition. This workshop is for those considering a merger or acquisition as a buyer or a seller, those currently in the midst of one and even those who simply want to better understand the landscape in order to continue to navigate a course of independence.

Topics:
• Strategic considerations for buying and selling
• Valuation and contract negotiation
• Common mistakes of buyers and sellers
• Maximizing value as a buyer or seller
• Financial analysis and operational integration
• Practical considerations such as management changes, social integration, disgruntled stockholders, regulatory approval, etc