Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation As of June 30, 2025, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. is a $38.417 billion Houston, Texas based regional financial holding company providing personal banking services and investments to consumers and small to medium sized businesses throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Prosperity currently operates 283 full-service banking locations: 62 in the Houston area including The Woodlands; 33 in the South Texas area including Corpus Christi and Victoria; 61 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area; ...

Core Viewpoint - Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. has announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Southwest Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary Texas Partners Bank, aiming to expand its presence in Central Texas, particularly in the San Antonio area [1][6]. Company Overview - Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. is a regional financial holding company based in Houston, Texas, with total assets of approximately $38.417 billion as of June 30, 2025 [8]. - Southwest Bancshares, Inc. operates Texas Partners Bank, which has total assets of $2.4 billion, total loans of $1.9 billion, and total deposits of $2.1 billion as of June 30, 2025 [2][11]. Merger Details - Under the merger agreement, Prosperity will issue 4,062,520 shares of its common stock for all outstanding shares of Southwest common stock, valuing the total consideration at approximately $268.9 million based on Prosperity's closing price of $65.97 on September 29, 2025 [3]. - The merger has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals [6]. Management Integration - Key executives from Texas Partners Bank, including Brent Given and Tom Moreno, will join Prosperity Bank in senior management roles, ensuring continuity in leadership [4][5]. - Gene Dawson, Jr., Interim Chairman and CEO of Southwest, will join the Board of Directors of Prosperity Bank post-merger [5]. Strategic Rationale - The merger is aimed at enhancing Prosperity's footprint in the fast-growing San Antonio and Hill Country areas, with plans to operate ten banking centers in the San Antonio area and expand into additional Texas locations [6]. - Texas Partners Bank's customers will gain access to Prosperity's extensive network across Texas and Oklahoma after operational integration [6].

Core Viewpoint - Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. is set to announce its Third Quarter 2025 earnings on October 29, 2025, with a conference call scheduled for 10:30 AM Central Time, highlighting the company's ongoing commitment to transparency and communication with investors [1][2]. Company Overview - Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. is a regional financial holding company based in Houston, Texas, with total assets of $38.417 billion as of June 30, 2025, providing personal banking services and investments primarily in Texas and Oklahoma [3]. - Founded in 1983, the company adheres to a community banking philosophy, offering a range of financial solutions including traditional deposit and loan products, digital banking, credit and debit cards, mortgage services, treasury management, and wealth management services [4]. Operational Footprint - Prosperity operates 283 full-service banking locations across various regions, including 62 in the Houston area, 33 in South Texas, 61 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and additional branches in East, Central, and West Texas, as well as in Oklahoma [5].

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Core Viewpoint - Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. has announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire American Bank Holding Corporation, enhancing its presence in South and Central Texas [1][6]. Company Overview - Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. is a regional financial holding company based in Houston, Texas, with total assets of approximately $38.765 billion as of March 31, 2025 [8]. - American Bank Holding Corporation operates 20 banking locations in Texas, with total assets of $2.5 billion, total loans of $1.8 billion, and total deposits of $2.3 billion as of March 31, 2025 [2][11]. Merger Details - Under the merger agreement, Prosperity will issue 4,439,981 shares of its common stock for all outstanding shares of American common stock, valuing the total consideration at approximately $321.5 million based on a closing price of $72.40 on July 16, 2025 [3]. - The merger has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 or the first quarter of 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals [6]. Leadership Changes - Following the merger, Stephen Raffaele, CEO of American Bank, will join Prosperity Bank as South Texas and San Antonio Area Chairman, while Ben Wallace will become South Texas Senior Chairman [4][5]. Strategic Rationale - The merger is expected to strengthen Prosperity's operations in South Texas and enhance its presence in Central Texas, particularly in the high-growth area of San Antonio [6]. - Both companies emphasize a commitment to relationship banking and excellent customer service, which aligns with their strategic goals [6].

Company Overview - Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. is a regional financial holding company based in Houston, Texas, with total assets of $38.765 billion as of March 31, 2025, providing personal banking services and investments to consumers and small to medium-sized businesses in Texas and Oklahoma [2] - Founded in 1983, the company adheres to a community banking philosophy, focusing on customer care and offering a range of financial solutions including traditional deposit and loan products, digital banking, credit and debit cards, mortgage services, retail brokerage, trust and wealth management, and treasury management [3] Operational Footprint - Prosperity operates 283 full-service banking locations across various regions, including 62 in the Houston area, 33 in South Texas, 61 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and additional branches in East, Central, and West Texas, as well as in Oklahoma [4] Dividend Announcement - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.58 per share for the third quarter of 2025, which will be payable on October 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025 [1]