AT BANCORP I, WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH EVERY ASPECT OF A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MERGER OR ACQUISITION
Services
Bancorp I has the experience, creative ability, negotiating skill and common-sense approach that are necessary for the M&A process. We are committed to providing clients with the support and guidance necessary to identify, initiate and complete their M&A transactions.
Buying
Bancorp I has the ability to effectively represent Individual Buyers, Closely Held and Publicly Traded Financial Institutions and International Buyers, in their efforts to identify opportunities to meet their specific acquisition criteria anywhere in the United States. Bancorp I can assist Community Banks seeking to expand their geographical footprint through acquisition.
Selling
Bancorp I Services will focus on facilitating every aspect of the sale process utilizing additional advisors as may be necessary. Bancorp I has the banking industry relationships necessary to facilitate acquisition process. We understand the uniqueness and importance of community financial institutions to Shareholders, Directors, Officers, Employees, and the Community they serve. We strive to ensure that all of these needs are appropriately addressed.
We Are Worldwide
We have experience assisting Foreign Nationals in locating and researching bank acquisition opportunities within the United States.
Results
Our more than 45 years of experience, innovative ability, and common-sense approach assure our clients of results.
About Bancorp I
Robert G. Cotitta, President of Bancorp I, has 45 years of experience in the Banking Industry in Ownership, Senior Management, and Consulting Positions and has had multiple personal experiences with the Bank M&A process.
Cotitta's business relationships with Bancorp I’s Buyer and Seller client base, along with a multitude of Bank Executives and Professionals in the Bank M&A field, and his understanding of Community Bank Ownership, Senior Management, and Operations provides a unique ability to identify Banks with an interest in Buying or Selling and facilitate a Bank M&A transaction.
Many years of experience in the Banking Industry have made Cotitta extremely aware of ‘Confidentiality’ issues in a discussion of this nature. The most important skill set that he brings to a Bank M&A process are practical Banking Experience and Negotiating skills.
At Bancorp I we can assist you with every aspect of your M&A transaction.
Whether you are a Banker planning to:
Or you are an individual or an investor group planning to:
Bancorp I will develop the basic financial data for buyer clients and provide introductory information to formulate a Letter of Intent. If there are no options available that fit your acquisition criteria, a ‘focused search’ effort will be initiated to identify acquisition options for your consideration.
Our Portfolio
Bancorp I is primarily focused on identifying Buyers and Sellers for Community Bank Transactions in the less than $250 million total assets size range, which represents approximately 60% (3,000) of all U.S. bank charters. An abbreviated outline of Buyers and Sellers is included in those respective tabs, with a short description to maintain Confidentiality.
The Buyers listed herein have all signed a Bancorp I Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreement and a buyer representation agreement. Individual Buyers will provide a Business Resume, a Proposed Post Acquisition Business Plan and a Proof of Funds Letter concurrent with the transmittal of a Purchase Offer. Bancorp I represents additional Buyers with interests in both National and State Charters, with Total Assets between $50–$250 million in multiple states.
Sellers are not limited to Bancorp I Representation Engagements. Some of these sellers are represented by other professionals, and some of them are not represented by anyone. Most importantly, all of them are ‘available for sale.’ Additional acquisition options are available in 5 other states, both national and state charters, with total assets ranging from $50–$500 Million.
Michigan
Bank for Sale with Total Assets of less than 100 Million
Minnesota
Two Banks for Sale with Total Assets of less than 100 Million
Wyoming
Bank for sale with Total Assets of approximately 250 Million
New York
Two Banks for Sale with Total Assets of approximately 250 and 500 Million
Virginia
Bank for Sale with Total Assets of less than 100 Million
Kansas
Bank wants to expand its operation by acquiring an additional Bank with Total Assets of less than 150 Million and is located in Central Kansas
Minnesota
Three Banks want to expand their operation by acquiring an additional Bank with Total Assets of 50-100 Million and is located anywhere in Minnesota
Texas
Buyer for a bank with Total Assets of less than 150 Million and is located in Texas
Multiple Locations
Buyer for Bank with Total Assets of less than 250 Million in Florida, Iowa or Nevada
Multiple Locations
Bancorp I represents additional Buyers with interest in both National and State Charters with Total Assets between 100-500 Million in Multiple States
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Buyer for Bank with Total Assets of less than $250 Million in Florida, Iowa, or Nevada
MICHIGAN
Three Financial Institutions want to expand their operation by acquiring additional banks with Total Assets of $50–250 Million located anywhere in Michigan.
TEXAS
A buyer for a bank with Total Assets of less than $100 million that is located in Texas.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Bancorp I represents additional Buyers with interest in both National and State Charters, with Total Assets between $100–250 Million in multiple States.
LESS THAN 100 MILLION
Two banks are for sale with Total Assets of less than 100 million.
LESS THAN 500 MILLION
Three Banks for Sale with Total Assets of less than 500 Million
EAST COAST
Bank for Sale with Total Assets in excess of 500 Million