Banesco USA, recently named ‘Business of the Year’ by the South Florida Business Journal, announces today its entry into an agreement to acquire Brickell Bank from its principal shareholder, Banco Espirito Santo, S.A. – in liquidation (“BES”).
Image: Banesco USA to acquire Brickell Bank. Photo: courtesy of rawpixel/Pixabay.
The combined entity will carry the name and corporate branding of Banesco USA. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
The move accelerates momentum for Banesco USA, which has experienced record-breaking growth in top and bottom-line and continues its expansion to new markets (including a new business center opening soon in Aventura, Florida).
“We’re thrilled to announce this transaction and believe Brickell Bank is an exceptionally strategic fit on multiple levels,” said Jorge Salas, President & Chief Executive Officer of Banesco USA. “Geographically, this is an entrée to the Brickell corridor which remains the epicenter of finance both here and across the region. Furthermore, Brickell Bank’s business model enhances Banesco USA’s strategy by taking us to another level in the residential mortgage and trade finance segments.”
Brickell Bank, located in the heart of Brickell and chartered since 1973 provides a wide range of personal and corporate financial services to their local and international clientele.
“We are excited at the potential of becoming a part of Banesco USA and what it signifies for our clients. Banesco’s resources, scale, geographic footprint, and comprehensive suite of banking products and services will provide our clients with expanded services and reach,” says G. Frederick Reinhardt, Chairman & CEO of Brickell Bank. “2019 is off to an outstanding start with the signing of this Merger Agreement and the lifting of the AML / BSA consent order,” continued Mr. Reinhardt.
Banesco USA is an institution with deep roots in the communities it serves, a strong balance sheet and track record of acquiring and successfully integrating financial institutions. Its mission is to provide the best and safest banking experience enhanced by the latest technology to make banking more convenient to its customers. Both Banesco USA and Brickell Bank are deeply committed to their communities, and the combined entity will continue to support a strong community reinvestment program.
Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri LLP served as legal advisor to Banesco USA and Shutts & Bowen LLP served as legal advisor to Brickell Bank.
Source: Company Press Release