ST. LOUIS — In a strategic move designed to bolster its advisory capabilities and deepen its relationship with mid-sized enterprises, Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced on Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nolan & Associates. The Brentwood, Missouri-based boutique investment banking firm will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the $37.5…
By PYMNTS July 1, 2026 In a landmark move that promises to reshape the competitive landscape of the American retail grocery sector, Kroger has officially announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pennsylvania-based supermarket chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. The acquisition, confirmed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, marks one of the most significant consolidations in…
In a move that signals a seismic shift in how software-as-a-service (SaaS) and digital products are monetized, Salesforce has announced a definitive agreement to acquire m3ter, a specialized platform renowned for its high-volume, consumption-based billing infrastructure. This strategic acquisition is set to bridge the gap between complex enterprise-grade metering and the evolving needs of the…
BOSTON & WATERBURY – In a move that signals a profound shift in the American financial regulatory landscape, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has officially greenlit Banco Santander’s $12.3 billion acquisition of Webster Bank. The approval, disclosed in a Tuesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marks a pivotal…
DALLAS, TX — In a move that signals a significant escalation in the battle for the lucrative North Texas commercial banking market, Oklahoma City-based MidFirst Bank announced on Wednesday a definitive agreement to acquire Dallas Capital Bank. This strategic acquisition marks a pivotal moment for MidFirst, the nation’s largest privately owned financial institution, as it…
By PYMNTS | June 17, 2026 The landscape of American retail and commercial banking is on the cusp of a significant transformation. On June 12, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted regulatory approval for the acquisition of Connecticut-based Webster Bank by the global financial powerhouse Banco Santander. This milestone represents a…
OKLAHOMA CITY – In a move that further consolidates its dominance within the Sooner State’s financial landscape, BancFirst Corporation (NASDAQ: BANF) announced on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tulsa-headquartered SpiritBank. The transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, represents a significant…
By PYMNTS | June 8, 2026 In a move that signals a significant shift in the landscape of software consolidation, Italian technology powerhouse Bending Spoons has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing, submitted on Monday, June 8, 2026, marks a watershed moment…
