United Community Banks, Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Peach State Bancshares, Inc. in a stock and cash deal valued at approximately $100.8 million. Peach State Bank, based in Gainesville, Georgia, has $788 million in assets and a strong local presence. The merger will strengthen United's footprint in the Gainesville area and is expected to be accretive to earnings per share by $0.09 to $0.12 in 2027. The deal is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and aims to combine the strengths of both banks to better serve their communities.
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Sodexo has secured a major global contract to provide catering services across more than 130 Meta sites in over 30 countries. This large-scale partnership includes diverse locations such as headquarters, campuses, data centers, and conference centers...
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Iran has warned it will retaliate fiercely if the US targets its infrastructure, following President Trump's threat to strike Iranian power plants and bridges next week if negotiations fail. The US recently conducted airstrikes against Iranian milita...
Solana (SOL) maintains its price in the mid-$70 range, supported by several key developments. These include Circle's recent issuance of $500 million in USDC on the Solana network, increasing liquidity and transactional demand. Additionally, instituti...
