Core Insights - First Merchants Corp. has agreed to acquire First Savings Financial Group for $241 million in stock, expanding its presence into the Louisville, Kentucky banking market [1][10] - The acquisition is strategically significant as it enhances First Merchants' southern Indiana growth potential and adds exposure to specialty lending verticals [2][5] Company Overview - First Merchants is the second-largest Indiana-based bank with assets of $18.6 billion, while First Savings has assets of $2.4 billion [3][4] - The deal will create a combined institution with $21 billion in assets, 127 branches, $15.3 billion in loans, and $16.6 billion in deposits [10] Strategic Rationale - The acquisition allows First Merchants to enter the competitive Louisville market, where it previously had no presence, and capitalize on commercial lending opportunities [5][9] - First Savings holds a 3% share of Louisville's $45 billion deposit market, with a significant number of branches located in the metropolitan area [5] Financial Implications - The deal is expected to result in 11% earnings accretion for First Merchants in the last nine months of 2026, along with cost savings equal to 27.5% of First Savings' operating expense base [10][11] - First Savings has shown a recovery in its SBA lending, with $111 million in 7(a) loans closed in the current fiscal year, compared to just under $8 million for First Merchants [6][7] Market Reaction - Investor reaction to the acquisition news was mixed, with First Merchants' shares trading down approximately 1.3% following the announcement [11]

Core Viewpoint - CoreCivic has been awarded a new contract to resume operations at the West Tennessee Detention Facility, which has been idle since September 2021, under an intergovernmental services agreement with ICE [1][2]. Contract Details - The intergovernmental services agreement (IGSA) is set to expire in August 2030, with potential for extension through bilateral modification [2]. - The agreement includes a fixed monthly payment and an incremental per diem payment based on detainee populations, with expected annual revenue of approximately $30 million to $35 million once fully activated [2]. Financial Impact - The contract is anticipated to have a minimal impact on earnings in Q3 2025, becoming accretive to earnings starting in Q4 2025, with full activation expected by the end of Q1 2026 [2]. Operational Expansion - CoreCivic has reactivated four previously idle facilities, totaling approximately 6,600 beds, and has made available over 1,000 additional detention beds to ICE through contract modifications [3]. - The reactivation of the West Tennessee Detention Facility is expected to create over 200 jobs in the local community [3]. Company Overview - CoreCivic is a diversified government-solutions company that provides a range of services including corrections and detention management, alternatives to incarceration, and government real estate solutions [4]. - The company is the largest owner of partnership correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities in the U.S. and has been a reliable partner for government for over 40 years [4].

Transaction Overview - Baker Hughes will acquire Chart Industries for $210 per share in cash, implying a $13.6 billion enterprise value[23, 60] - The transaction is valued at approximately 9x Chart's 2025E Consensus EBITDA, including run-rate cost synergies[23, 60] - Baker Hughes expects to realize $325 million in annualized cost synergies from the acquisition[23, 60, 63] - Baker Hughes anticipates double-digit adjusted EPS accretion in the first full calendar year after the deal closes[24, 60] - The company is committed to maintaining an A credit rating[24, 64] Strategic Rationale - The acquisition transforms Baker Hughes' Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) segment and increases focus on attractive energy and industrial end markets[21, 76] - The combined company is positioned for success with 55% of revenue from IET and 45% from OFSE (Oilfield Services and Equipment) in 2025E[33, 75] - The acquisition expands IET's exposure to non-O&G markets, increasing from ~15% to ~70%[39] - Chart Industries' 2024 revenue was $4.2 billion with a 24% adjusted EBITDA margin[27, 28] Synergies and Financial Impact - $325 million in cost synergies are expected, with $230 million from supply chain efficiencies and $95 million from commercial opportunities[23, 63] - The company is targeting a net debt to LTM EBITDA ratio of 10x – 15x within 24 months post-close[60, 65] - Baker Hughes expects double-digit ROIC by year 5 post-close[60]

Business Overview - Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) operates with a dual platform strategy, focusing on a Core Portfolio and an Investment Management platform [6] - The Core Portfolio represents approximately 85% of AKR's Net Asset Value (NAV), amounting to around $3.5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) [9] - The Investment Management platform accounts for 15% of AKR's NAV, with approximately $2.5 billion in AUM [11] Portfolio Composition and Growth - Approximately 60% of the Core Portfolio is concentrated in key high-growth street retail corridors [18] - The company projects Core Internal Net Operating Income (NOI) growth of $30-$40 million, inclusive of 2024 and year-to-date 2025 acquisitions [20] - Recent street acquisitions of approximately $438 million are projected to grow in excess of 7% annually [20] Financial Performance and Guidance - The company's 2025 Funds From Operations (FFO) guidance midpoint is $1.36, representing a 5.5% growth [25] - The company's 2024 FFO was $1.28, reflecting 4.9% growth over the company's 2023 FFO of $1.22 [25] Strategic Acquisitions - The company completed approximately $816 million in acquisitions during 3Q24 and year-to-date 2025 [80] - Core acquisitions accounted for $439 million, while Investment Management acquisitions totaled $377 million [81] Balance Sheet - The company raised approximately $800 million in common equity in 2024 and year-to-date 2025 [63] - The company reduced pro-rata Debt/EBITDA for the Core and Investment Management platform to 5.7x [63]

Transaction Overview - Commerce Bancshares, Inc(CBSH) will acquire FineMark Holdings, Inc(FineMark) to expand its presence in high-growth markets and leverage its wealth platform[1] - The transaction value is $585.4 million[28] - The consideration is 100% stock, with a fixed exchange ratio of 0.690x shares of CBSH common stock for each share of FNBT[28] - FineMark has approximately $8 billion in Assets Under Administration (AUA) and $4 billion in banking assets[9] Financial Impact - The deal is expected to be approximately 6% accretive to 2026 consensus GAAP earnings[9] - Tangible book value per share (TBVPS) earnback is projected at 1.6 years[9] - The pro forma CET1 ratio is expected to be around 17% after the transaction[9] - Cost savings are estimated at 15%[9] FineMark Overview - FineMark has $7.7 billion in total trust assets under administration[15] - Total deposits for FineMark are $3.1 billion[15] - Total loans amount to $2.6 billion[15] - FineMark's CET1 ratio stands at 16%[15]