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2008 (Return to Top)

November 28, 2007
Olney
Olney Bancshares of Texas of Olney, Texas has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Union Bank, NA of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Olney Bancshares of Texas.
 
 
November 26, 2007
Citrus & Chemical
Yardville National Bancorp of Hamilton, New Jersey has signed a definitive agreement to merge with and into PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Yardville National Bancorp.
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February 29, 2008
Ozaukee
Ozaukee Bancshares, Inc. of Cedarburg, Wisconsin has signed a definitive agreement to merge with and into BMO Financial, Inc. of Toronto, Canada. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Ozaukee Bancshares, Inc.
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2007 (Return to Top)

December 3, 2007
Colonial
Citrus & Chemical Bancorporation of Bartow, Florida has signed a definitive agreement to merge with and into Colonial BancGroup, Inc. of Montgomery, Alabama. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Citrus & Chemical Bancorporation.
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November 30, 2007
Mid-America Bancshares, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee has merged with and into Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Mid-America Bancshares, Inc.
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November 1, 2007
National Bancorp, Inc. of Schaumburg, Illinois has acquired Antioch Bancshares, Inc. of Antioch, Illinois. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to National Bancorp, Inc.
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October 11, 2007
Fort Worth Bancshares, Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas has merged with and into Southside Bancshares, Inc. of Tyler, Texas. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Fort Worth Bancshares, Inc.
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October 1, 2007
Northwest Suburban Bancorp, Inc. of Mount Prospect, Illinois has merged with and into Midwest Banc Holdings, Inc. of Melrose Park, Illinois. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Northwest Suburban Bancorp, Inc.
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September 7, 2007
Mercantile Bancorp, Inc. of Quincy, Illinois has acquired HNB Financial Services, Inc. of Hannibal, Missouri. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Mercantile Bancorp, Inc.

September 1, 2007
Metcalf Bancshares, Inc. of Overland Park, Kansas has merged with and into Central Bancompany of Jefferson City, Missouri. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Metcalf Bancshares, Inc.
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July 27, 2007
People's Community Bancshares, Inc. of Sarasota, Florida has merged with and into Superior Bancorp of Birmingham, Alabama. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to People's Community Bancshares, Inc.
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July 1, 2007
Capital Bancorp, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee has merged with and into Renasant Corporation of Tupelo, Mississippi. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Capital Bancorp, Inc.
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July 1, 2007
Charter Financial Corporation of Bellevue, Washington has merged with and into Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Charter Financial Corporation.
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June 1, 2007
Commercial Bankshares, Inc. of Miami, Florida has merged with and into Colonial BancGroup, Inc. of Montgomery, Alabama. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Commercial Bankshares, Inc.

April 25, 2007
BankFirst Bancorp, Inc. of Winter Park, Florida has merged with and into Castle Creek Capital LLC of Rancho Santa Fe, California. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to BankFirst Bancorp, Inc.
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April 24, 2007
Old Florida Bankshares, Inc. of Ft. Myers, FL has merged with and into Bancshares of Florida, Inc. of Naples, FL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Old Florida Bankshares, Inc.
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April 9, 2007
AmeriMark Financial Corporation, Inc. of Countryside, Illinois has merged with and into Inland Bancorp Holding Company of Oak Brook, Illinois. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to AmeriMark Financial Corporation, Inc.
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April 9, 2007
Prairie Financial Corporation of Bridgeview, IL has merged with and into Integra Bank Corporation of Evansville, IN. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Prairie Financial Corporation.

April 5, 2007
Twenty-First Century Financial Services Co. of Tulsa, Oklahoma has merged with and into Central Bancompany of Jefferson, Missouri. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Twenty-First Century Financial Services Co.

April 2, 2007
CenterState Banks of Florida, Inc. of Winter Haven, Florida has acquired Valrico Bancorp, Inc. of Valrico, FL. Hovde Financial initiated this transaction, served as financial advisor to CenterState Banks of Florida, Inc., and delivered a fairness opinion to CenterState Banks of Florida's Board of Directors.
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April 2, 2007
CenterState Banks of Florida, Inc. of Winter Haven, Florida has acquired Valrico Bancorp, Inc. of Valrico, FL. Hovde Financial initiated this transaction, served as financial advisor to CenterState Banks of Florida, Inc., and delivered a fairness opinion to CenterState Banks of Florida's Board of Directors.
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April 1, 2007
South Tulsa Financial Corp. of Tulsa, Oklahoma has merged with and into Commerce Bancshares, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to South Tulsa Financial Corp.

April 1, 2007
Bayside Savings Bank of Port St. Joe, Florida has merged with and into Coastal Community Investments, Inc. of Panama City, Florida. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Bayside Savings Bank.
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March 30, 2007
First Independent Capital of Nevada of Reno, Nevada has merged with and into Western Alliance Bancorporation of Las Vegas, Nevada. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First Independent Capital of Nevada.
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March 30, 2007
Independent Community Bank of Tequesta, Florida has merged with and into Sun American Bancorp of Boca Raton, Florida. Hovde Financial initiated this transaction, served as financial advisor to Independent Community Bank, and delivered a fairness opinion to Independent Community Bank's Board of Directors. 
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March 30, 2007
Business Bank of Florida Corp. of Melbourne, Florida has merged with and into Reserve Financial Associates of Columbus, Ohio. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Business Bank of Florida Corp.
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March 2, 2007
Signature Financial Holdings, Inc. of St. Petersburg, FL has merged with and into Whitney Holding Corp. of New Orleans, LA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Signature Financial Holdings, Inc.
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February 16, 2007
Unison Bancorp, Inc. of Lenexa, KS has merged with and into Blue Valley Ban Corp of Overland Park, KS. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Unison Bancorp, Inc.

January 20, 2007
United Financial Holdings of Lisle, IL has merged with and into FBOP Corporation of Oak Park, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to United Financial Holdings.

January 17, 2007
Stockmen's Bancorp, Inc. of Kingman, AZ has merged with and into Zions Bancorporation of Salt Lake City, UT. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Stockmen's Bancorp, Inc.
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January 16, 2007
Security Bank, NA of Ft. Lauderdale, FL has merged with and into CP Capital Asset Acquisition, Inc. of Miami, FL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Security Bank, NA.

January 5, 2007

The Bank Brevard of Melbourne, FL has merged with and into Castle Creek Capital LLC of Rancho Sante Fe, CA. Hovde Financial initiated this transaction, served as financial advisor to The Bank Brevard, and issued a fairness opinion to The Bank Brevard's Board of Directors.
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January 4, 2007
Fidelity Financial Corp. of Michigan of Birmingham, MI has merged with and into Dearborn Bancorp, Inc. of Dearborn, MI. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Fidelity Financial Corp. of Michigan.

2006 (Return to Top)

December 13, 2006
PrivateBancorp, Inc. of Chicago, IL has acquired Piedmont Bancshares, Inc. of Atlanta, GA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to PrivateBancorp, Inc.

November 10, 2006

First National Bank of Morgan of Morgan, UT has merged with and into Glacier Bancorp, Inc. of Kalispell, MT. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First National Bank of Morgan.

November 6, 2006

BB&T Bancshares, Inc. of Bloomingdale, IL has merged with and into LDF Incorporated, Inc. of Chicago, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to BB&T Bancshares, Inc.

November 6, 2006
NNB Holdings, Inc. of Reno, NV has merged with and into The Bank Holdings of Reno, NV. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to NNB Holdings, Inc.
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October 31, 2006
Cambank, Inc. of Lake Zurich, IL has merged with and into Inland Bancorp Holding Company of Hillside, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Cambank, Inc.

October 31 , 2006
First National Bank of Paonia of Paonia, Colorado has merged with and into First Colorado Corp. of Aspen, Colorado. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First National Bank of Paonia.

October 18, 2006
New Asia Bancorp, Inc. of Chicago, IL has merged with and into Cathay General Bancorp, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to New Asia Bancorp, Inc.

October 3, 2006
Gulfstream Community Bank of Port Richey, FL has merged with and into Republic Bancorp, Inc. of Louisville, KY. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Gulfstream Community Bank.
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October 1, 2006
Citizens Development Company of Billings, MT has merged with and into Glacier Bancorp, Inc. of Kalispell, MT. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Citizens Development Company.

September 18, 2006
Ameri-National Corporation of Overland Park, KS acquired two branches of Bridgeview Bancorp, Inc. of Chicago, IL. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Ameri-National Corporation.


September 1, 2006
PrimeTrust Bank of Nashville, TN and Bank of the South of Mt. Juliet, TN have entered into a true merger of equals. Hovde Financial served as exclusive financial advisor to PrimeTrust Bank.
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August 31, 2006
Royal Palm Bancorp, Inc. of Naples, FL, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Royal Palm Bank of Florida, have merged with and into Mercantile Bancorp, Inc. of Quincy, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Royal Palm Bancorp, Inc.
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August 31, 2006
TEAMCO, Inc. of Oak Lawn, IL has merged with and into First Banks, Inc. of Clayton, MO. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to TEAMCO, Inc.

August 18, 2006
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. of Billings, MT has merged with and into Stark Bank Group, Ltd. of Fort Dodge, IA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

August 18, 2006
First Community Bank Holding Company of DeBary, FL has merged with and into Riverside Banking Company of Fort Pierce, FL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First Community Bank Holding Company.
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August 18, 2006
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. of Waukee, IA has merged with and into Stark Bank Group, Ltd. of Fort Dodge, IA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Commerce Bancshares, Inc.


August 1, 2006
First Citizens Bancorp of Cleveland, TN has merged with and into BB&T Corporation of Winston-Salem, NC.  Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First Citizens Bancorp.
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July 21, 2006
Boone National Savings and Loan Association, FA has merged with and into Commerce Bancshares, Inc. of Kansas City, MO. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Boone National Savings and Loan Association, FA.

July 7, 2006
Metrocorp, Inc. of East Moline, IL has merged with and into National Bancshares, Inc. of Bettendorf, IA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Metrocorp, Inc.

July 6, 2006
HopFed Bancorp of Hopkinsville, KY has acquired four branches of AmSouth Bancorporation, Inc. of Birmingham, AL. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to HopFed Bancorp.

June 7, 2006
Fremont National Bank of Canon City, CO has merged with and into Wells Fargo and Company of San Francisco, CA.  Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Fremont National Bank of Canon City.
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June 1, 2006
Centennial Bank of Pueblo of Pueblo, CO has merged with and into Wells Fargo and Company of San Francisco, CA.  Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Centennial Bank of Pueblo.
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April 26, 2006
Pittsfield Community Bancorp, Inc. of Pittsfield, IL has merged with and into First Banks, Inc. of Clayton, MO. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Pittsfield Community Bancorp, Inc.

April 1, 2006
Big Lake Financial Corporation of Okeechobee, FL has merged with and into Seacoast Banking Corporation of Stuart, FL. Hovde Financial initiated this transaction, served as financial advisor to Big Lake Financial Corporation, and delivered a fairness opinion to Big Lake's Board of Directors.
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April 1, 2006
Gold Banc Corporation, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLDB) of Leawood, KS has merged with and into Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (NYSE: MI) of Milwaukee, WI. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Gold Banc Corporation, Inc.
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April 1, 2006
First Florida (Banking Corporation of Florida and First Florida Bank) of Naples, FL has merged with and into Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) of Columbus, GA. Hovde Financial initiated this transaction, served as financial advisor to First Florida, and delivered a fairness opinion to First Florida's Board of Directors.
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March 31, 2006
Commercial State Bank of Bonner Springs of Bonner Springs, KS has merged with and into Union Bank and Trust of Lincoln, NE. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Commercial State Bank of Bonner Springs.

March 17, 2006
The First National Bank of Arvada, a subsidiary of Fremont Bank Corporation of Canon City, CO, has merged with and into Bank of Choice Holding Company of Evans, CO. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to The First National Bank of Arvada.
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March 15, 2006
Cavalry Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVB) of Murfreesboro, TN has merged with and into Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNFP) of Nashville, TN. Hovde Financial initiated this transaction, served as financial advisor to Cavalry Bancorp, Inc., and delivered a fairness opinion to Cavalry’s Board of Directors.

January 3, 2006
Plymouth Bancorp, Inc. of Plymouth, IL has merged with and into Community State Bank of Plymouth, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Plymouth Bancorp, Inc.

April 13, 2006
First National Bancshares, Inc. of Bradenton, FL has merged with and into Whitney Holding Corporation of New Orleans, LA.  Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First National Bancshares, Inc.
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January 31, 2006
EFC Bancorp, Inc. of Elgin, IL has merged with and into MAF Bancorp, Inc. of Clarendon Hills, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to EFC Bancorp, Inc.
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2005 (Return to Top)

November 30, 2005
NWB Financial Corporation of Seattle, WA has merged with and into Pacific Continental Corporation of Eugene, OR.  Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to NWB Financial Corporation.
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November 30, 2005
Illinois State Bank of Lake in the Hills, IL has merged with and into North Shore Bank FSB of Brookfield, WI. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Illinois State Bank.

November 1, 2005
Bank of Choice Holding Company of Evans, CO has acquired Colonial Banks of Colorado of Aurora, CO. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Bank of Choice Holding Company.


October 31, 2005
Pacifica Bancorp, Inc. of Bellevue, WA has merged with and into UCBH Holdings, Inc. of San Francisco, CA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Pacifica Bancorp, Inc.
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October 31, 2005
Northway State Bank of Grayslake, IL has merged with and into First Banks, Inc. of St. Louis, MO. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Northway State Bank.

October 7, 2005
Horizon Capital Bank of Houston, TX has merged with and into Cullen/Frost Bankers of San Antonio, TX. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Horizon Capital Bank.
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June 17, 2005
Olney Bancshares of Texas, Inc. of Olney, TX has acquired seven branches of Gold Banc Corporation, Inc. of Leawood, KS. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Gold Banc Corporation, Inc.

June 1, 2005
Marine Bancorp, Inc. of Marathon, FL has merged with and into Home Bancshares, Inc. of Conway, AR. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Marine Bancorp, Inc.
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May 31, 2005
First Federal Banc of the Southwest, Inc. of Roswell, NM has acquired GFSB Bancorp, Inc. of Gallup, NM. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First Federal Banc of the Southwest, Inc.

April 29, 2005
FBA Bancorp, Inc. of Chicago, IL has merged with and into First Banks, Inc. of St. Louis, MO. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to FBA Bancorp, Inc.

April 22, 2005
Destin Bancshares, Inc. of Destin, FL has merged with and into Whitney Holding Corporation of New Orleans, LA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Destin Bancshares, Inc.
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March 31, 2005
Citizens Bank Holding Company of Pocatello, ID has merged with and into Glacier Bancorp, Inc. of Kalispell, MT. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Citizens Bank Holding Company.
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March 31, 2005
First Northwest Bancorp, Inc. of Arlington Heights, IL has merged with and into Wintrust Financial Corporation of Lake Forest, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First Northwest Bancorp, Inc.
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March 1, 2005
Redwood Empire Bancorp of Santa Rosa, CA has merged with and into Westamerica Bancorporation of San Rafael, CA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Redwood Empire Bancorp.
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February 10, 2005
Union Bank of Florida of Ft. Lauderdale, FL has merged with and into Colonial BancGroup, Inc. of Montgomery, AL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Union Bank of Florida.

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January 17, 2005
Central Kansas, Inc. of Junction City, KS has acquired two branch locations of Unison Bancorp, Inc. of Lenexa, KS. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Unison Bancorp, Inc.

January 14, 2005
First National Bank in Homer of Homer, IL has merged with and into Sidell Bancorp, Inc. of Sidell, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First National Bank in Homer.

January 3, 2005
Kislak Financial Corporation of Miami Lakes, FL has merged with and into Popular of San Juan, PR. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Kislak Financial Corporation.
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January 1, 2005
First National Bankshares of Florida, Inc. of Naples, FL has merged with and into Fifth Third Bancorp of Cincinnati, OH. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as co-advisor to First National Bankshares of Florida, Inc.


2004 (Return to Top)

December 30, 2004
Mercantile Bancorp, Inc. of Hammond, IN has merged with and into Harris Bankcorp, Inc. of Chicago, IL.  Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Mercantile Bancorp, Inc.
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December 31, 2004
Premier Bancorp, Inc. of Brentwood, TN has merged with and into BancorpSouth, Inc. of Tupelo, MS. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Premier Bancorp, Inc.
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November 30, 2004
First Bradenton Bank of Bradenton, FL has merged with and into First National Bankshares of Florida, Inc. of Naples, FL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First Bradenton Bank.
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November 30, 2004
Citizens Bancshares, Inc. of Crawfordville, FL has merged with and into ABC Bancorp of Moultrie, GA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Citizens Bancshares, Inc.

November 2, 2004
Snake River Bancorp of Twin Falls, ID has merged with and into Intermountain Community Bancorp of Sandpoint, ID. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Snake River Bancorp.

August 24, 2004
United Arizona Bank, NA of Cave Creek, AZ has merged with and into Parkway Bancorp, Inc. of Harwood Heights, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to United Arizona Bank, NA.

August 31, 2004
Quaker City Bancorp, Inc. of Whittier, CA has merged with and into Popular, Inc. of San Juan, PR. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Quaker City Bancorp, Inc.

August 20, 2004
Madison Bancshares, Inc. of Palm Harbor , FL has merged with and into Whitney Holding Corp. of New Orleans , LA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Madison Bancshares, Inc.

July 30, 2004

Continental Mortgage Corp. of Aurora, IL has merged with and into First Banks, Inc of St. Louis, MO. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Continental Mortgage Corp.

July 16, 2004
CNB Florida Bancshares, Inc. of Jacksonville, FL has merged with and into The South Financial Group, Inc. of Greenville , SC. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to CNB Florida Bancshares, Inc.

May 28, 2004
First SecurityFed Financial, Inc. of Chicago, IL has merged with and into MB Financial, Inc. of Chicago, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First SecurityFed Financial, Inc.

May 28, 2004
Franklin Bancorp, Inc. of Southfield, MI has merged with and into First Place Financial Corp. of Warren, OH. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Franklin Bancorp, Inc.

May 18, 2004
P.C.B. Bancorp, Inc. of Clearwater, FL has merged with and into Colonial BancGroup, Inc. of Montgomery, AL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to P.C.B. Bancorp, Inc.

May 7, 2004
Community Bancs of Oklahoma of Tulsa, OK has merged with and into Central Bancompany of Jefferson City, MO. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Community Bancs of Oklahoma.

May 7, 2004
Western Oklahoma Bancshares, Inc. of Elk City, OK has acquired three branch locations of Gold Banc Corporation, Inc. of Leawood, KS. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Gold Banc Corporation, Inc.

February 27, 2004
Southern Financial Bancorp, Inc. of Warrenton, VA has acquired Essex Bancorp, Inc. of Norfolk, VA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Southern Financial Bancorp, Inc.

January 30, 2004
Peoples Florida Banking Corporation of Palm Harbor, FL has merged with and into Synovus Financial Corp. of Columbus, GA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Peoples Florida Banking Corporation.

January 5, 2004
Round Lake Bankorp, Inc. of Round Lake, IL has merged with and into Northern States Financial Corporation of Waukegan, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Round Lake Bankorp, Inc.

2003 (Return to Top)

November 24, 2003
Sable Bancshares, Inc. of Chicago, IL has merged with and into IBC Bancorp, Inc. of Chicago, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Sable Bancshares, Inc.

November 14, 2003
BancFirst Corporation, Inc. of Oklahoma City, OK has acquired two branch locations of Gold Banc Corporation, Inc. of Leawood, KS. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Gold Banc Corporation, Inc.

September 10, 2003
Colorado Funding Company of Denver, CO has merged with and into BOK Financial Corporation of Tulsa, OK. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Colorado Funding Company.

September 2, 2003
ColoEast Bankshares, Inc. of Lamar, CO has merged with and into Gold Banc Corporation, Inc. of Leawood, KS. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Gold Banc Corporation, Inc.

June 13, 2003
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc., of Itasca, IL has acquired one branch location of Northern Trust Corporation of Chicago, IL. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Northern Trust Corporation.

May 30, 2003
Farmers Exchange Bancorporation, Inc. of Cherokee, OK has acquired two branches of Gold Banc Corporation, Inc. of Leawood, KS. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Gold Banc Corporation, Inc.

April 25, 2003
Standard Bancshares, Inc. of Hickory Hills, IL has acquired one branch location of Umbrella Bancorp, Inc. of Summit, IL. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Umbrella Bancorp, Inc.

March 31, 2003
Charter Banking Corp. of Tampa, FL has merged with and into F.N.B. Corporation of Naples, FL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Charter Banking Corp.

March 31, 2003
MAF Bancorp, Inc. of Clarendon Hills, IL has acquired one branch location of Umbrella Bancorp, Inc. of Summit, IL. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Umbrella Bancorp, Inc.

February 16, 2003
Hawthorn Corporation of Mundelein, IL has merged with and into State Financial Services Corporation of Milwaukee, WI. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Hawthorn Corporation.

January 20, 2003
Family Savings Bank, FSB of Los Angeles, CA has merged with and into Boston Bank of Commerce of Boston, MA. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Family Savings Bank, FSB.

January 3, 2003
Big Foot Financial Corporation of Long Grove, IL has merged with and into Midwest Banc Holdings, Inc. of Melrose Park, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Big Foot Financial Corp.

2002 (Return to Top)

November 18, 2002
Centennial Bancorp of Portland, OR has merged with and into Umpqua Holdings Corp. of Portland, OR. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Centennial Bancorp.

November 9, 2002
First National Bank of Sumner of Sumner, IL has merged with and into People's State Bank of Newton of Newton, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First National Bank of Sumner.

October 25, 2002
Bank of Tanglewood of Houston, TX has merged with and into BOK Financial of Tulsa, OK. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Bank of Tanglewood.

October 2, 2002
Gold Banc Corporation, Inc. of Leawood, KS has acquired four Kansas City area locations of Encore Bancshares, Inc. of Houston, TX. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Encore Bancshares, Inc.

September 27, 2002
Standard Mutual Holding Company, of Murrysville, PA has acquired one branch location of Commercial National Financial Corporation of Latrobe, PA. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Commercial National Financial Corporation.

September 20, 2002
FBOP Corporation of Oak Park, IL has acquired one branch location of Sterling Bancorp, Inc. of Southfield, IN. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Sterling Bancorp, Inc.

August 14, 2002
Metro-County Bank of Virginia. of Richmond, VA has merged with and into Southern Financial Bancorp, Inc. of Warrenton, VA. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Southern Financial Bancorp, Inc.

August 1, 2002
Indiana United Bancorp of Greensburg, IN has acquired four branch locations of Old National Bancorp of Evansville, IN. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Old National Bancorp.

July 12, 2002
Summit Bancshares, Ltd. of Olney, IL has acquired the Oblong and Robinson branch locations of Old National Bancorp of Evansville, IN. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Old National Bancorp.

June 28, 2002
Commercial National Financial Corporation of Latrobe, PA has acquired one branch location of GA Financial, Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Commercial National Financial Corporation.

May 4, 2002
The Bank of Oberlin, KS has acquired three locations of Gold Banc Corporation of Leawood, KS. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Gold Banc Corporation.

March 29, 2002
Stockgrowers State Bank of Maple Hill, KS has acquired one branch location of Gold Banc Corporation of Leawood, KS. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Gold Banc Corporation.

February 15, 2002

The Florida Bancorporation, Inc. of Palm Harbor, FL has merged with and into Charter Banking Corporation of Tampa, FL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Florida Bancorporation.


2001 (Return to Top)

November 30, 2001
Mid Town Bancorp of Chicago, IL has merged with and into MAF Bancorp of Clarendon Hills, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Mid Town Bancorp, Inc.

November 7, 2001
MidCity Financial Corporation of Chicago, IL has completed a merger-of-equals with MB Financial, Inc. of Chicago, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to MidCity Financial Corporation.

October 19, 2001
Rockwell Bancorp, Inc. of Oklahoma City, OK has merged with and into First National Bancshares of Edmond, OK. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Rockwell Bancorp, Inc.

May 16, 2001
MB Financial, Inc. of Chicago, IL has acquired FSL Holdings, Inc. of South Holland, IL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to MB Financial, Inc.

May 11, 2001
Bremer Financial Corporation of St. Paul, MN has acquired eleven branch locations of Firstar Corporation of Milwaukee, WI. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Bremer Financial Corporation.

April 30, 2001
Founders National Bank of Los Angeles, CA has merged with and into Boston Bank of Commerce of Boston, MA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Founders National Bank.

April 30, 2001
National City Bancorporation of Minneapolis, MN has merged with and into Marshall & Ilsley Corporation of Milwaukee, WI. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to National City Bancorporation.

March 15, 2001
GrandBanc, Inc., of Rockville, MD has merged with and into Century Bancshares, Inc. of Washington, DC. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to GrandBanc, Inc.

February 17, 2001
Allegiant Bank of St. Louis, MO has acquired five St. Louis area branch locations of Guardian Savings Bank of Houston, TX. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Guardian Savings Bank.

February 14, 2001
Foxdale Bancorp, Inc. of South Elgin, IL has merged with and into F.N.B.C. of LaGrange, Inc. of LaGrange, IL. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Foxdale Bancorp, Inc.

February 5, 2001
First American Bank Group, Ltd. of Fort Dodge, IA has acquired three branch locations of Wells Fargo & Co. of San Francisco, CA. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to First American Bank Group, Ltd.

January 31, 2001
Webster Bancorp, Inc. of Clay, KY, has merged with and into Integra Bank Corp. of Evansville, IN. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Webster Bancorp, Inc.

January 26, 2001
Draper Bancorp of Draper, UT has merged with and into Zions Bancorporation of Salt Lake City, UT. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Draper Bancorp.

January 16, 2001
Irving National Bancshares of Irving, TX has merged with and into SouthTrust Corporation of Birmingham, AL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Irving National Bancshares.

January 16, 2001
Professional Bancorp, Inc. of Santa Monica, CA has merged with and into First Community Bancorp of Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Professional Bancorp, Inc.

2000 (Return to Top)

August 31, 2000
Valley Merchants Bank, NA of Hemet, CA has merged with and into Business Bancorp of San Bernardino, CA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Valley Merchants Bank.

August 8, 2000
Heritage Bancorp, Inc. of Hutto, TX has merged with and into Regions Financial Corporation of Birmingham, AL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Heritage Bancorp, Inc.

April 5, 2000
MegaBank Financial Corp. of Englewood, CO has merged with and into Compass Bancshares, Inc. of Birmingham, AL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to MegaBank Financial Corp.

March 19, 2000
Burkburnett Bancshares, Inc. of Burkburnett, TX has merged with and into The Adam Corporation Group of Bryan, TX. Hovde Financial served as financial advisor to Burkburnett Bancshares, Inc.

March 2, 2000
CountryBanc Holding Company of Edmond, OK has merged with and into Gold Banc Corp of Leawood, KS. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to CountryBanc Holding Company.

February 1, 2000
Bank of Hollywood of Hollywood, CA has merged with and into PBOC Holdings, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Bank of Hollywood.

January 28, 2000
North County Bancorp of Escondido, CA has merged with and into Wells Fargo & Co. of San Francisco, CA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to North County Bancorp.

January 18, 2000
First Place Financial Corp. of Farmington, NM has merged with and into Wells Fargo & Co. of San Francisco, CA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to First Place Financial Corp.

January 18, 2000
American International Bank of Los Angeles, CA has merged with and into East West Bancorp, Inc of San Marino, CA. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to American International Bank.

January 14, 2000
Western Bancshares of Albuquerque, Inc. of Albuquerque, NM has merged with and into Compass Bancshares, Inc. of Birmingham, AL. Hovde Financial both initiated this transaction and served as financial advisor to Western Bancshares of Albuquerque, Inc.



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Spotlight Transaction

Hovde Financial is pleased to announce that Commercial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLBK), headquartered in Miami, Florida, has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Colonial BancGroup, Inc. (NYSE: CNB), of Montgomery, Alabama, in a 50% stock/ 50% cash transaction valued at $323 million (or approximately $50 per share based on Colonial’s average trading price).  Shareholders can elect 100% stock, 100% cash or any combination thereof.  This transaction represents the largest deal that Colonial has ever done and is the largest community bank sale in Florida since Hovde sold First National Bankshares to Fifth Third in 2004 for $1.6 billion (over 6x book).

Commercial Bankshares, led by well-respected veteran Chairman and CEO Joe Armaly, operates 14 branches in Dade and Broward Counties.  The Company is one of the premier South Florida community bank franchises with a focus on commercial real estate lending and core deposit generation.  This, coupled with pristine credit quality, has resulted in solid and consistent earnings (1.20% ROAA and 14.78% ROAE).

This transaction is Colonial’s first acquisition in over two years (Hovde sold Union Bank of Florida to Colonial in 2004 for $240 million) and will place over 60% of their franchise in Florida.  While the deal catapults Colonial into a top-ten market position in the Miami MSA, very little branch overlap exists, as only three of Commercial’s branches are within one mile of a Colonial branch.  Colonial will also maintain its #6 deposit ranking in the state of Florida.

The aggregate deal value of $323 million equates to 3.6x tangible book, 26x LTM earnings, 24x 2007E earnings, a 43% premium-to-core deposits, and a 37% premium to CLBK’s stock price (based on CLBK’s price two weeks prior to announcement).  The price-to-book multiple of 3.6x represents the second-highest premium ever recorded for a bank in South Florida and the 12th-highest price in Florida since the elimination of Pooling Accounting in 2001.  It is important to note that the 43% premium-to-core deposits is the fourth-highest ever recorded in Florida, slightly exceeding the NationsBank/Barnett Banks premium of 42% in 1997.

Hovde Financial initiated the transaction, served as exclusive financial advisor to Commercial Bankshares, and delivered a fairness opinion to Commercial’s Board of Directors. 


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