Too Many Credit Unions Lack a Merger Policy

There are two potential approaches that credit unions can take to address merger opportunities: proactive or reactive. A proactive approach entails having a structured policy in place for uncovering and considering potential merger opportunities. A reactive approach often… Read More

Financial Accounting Standards Board Moving Forward with Changes to Merger Accounting Standards

If you’re pondering the best timing for a potential merger acquisition, then one of the issues you should consider is the Federal Accounting Standards Board’s ongoing consideration of changes to how delinquent loans and investments have to be… Read More

CEO Advisory Group is Lead Financial Advisor to Dort Financial CU in its Proposed Acquisition of Flagler Bank

CEO Advisory Advises Dort Financial Credit Union in Agreement to Acquire Flagler Bank

Dort Financial Credit Union, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire West Palm Beach, Florida based Flagler Bank. The transaction would grow Dort Financial Credit Union’s assets to nearly $2 billion.  Founded in… Read More

Does Your Board Governance Provide a Framework for Addressing Mergers?

Bridge - Board Governance in Merger

Most important decisions in life require a framework from which you can understand the full picture and gain insights regarding the pros and cons of the pathways that lay before you. This is certainly true in the credit… Read More

Credit Union Guidelines for Merger Proposals

Has your board of directors developed a former merger policy or guidelines for considering a merger? If you answered “no”, you’re not alone. According to a study conducted by CEO Advisory Group, an overwhelming majority of boards do… Read More

M&A Trends in 2021

Exclusive Webinar for Credit Union Executives Following a lackluster year for mergers and acquisitions, the market is anticipated to heat up as consumer behavior evolves, economic conditions improve post-COVID-19, and the regulatory environment continues to change. Credit unions… Read More

Credit Union Merger Approvals 3Q 2020

CU Merger Approvals 3Q 2020

NCUA approved 34 mergers in Q3 of 2020 which increased from 25 last quarter. The combined assets of merged credit unions is $1.5B, which compares to $777M last quarter and $1.3B a year ago. The mean and median… Read More

Fiduciary Duty to Consider Merger Proposal

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When it comes to credit union regulations, leaders’ fiduciary duty to consider merger proposals is of the utmost importance. Why? Because it requires directors to act in good faith in the best interests of the membership, and in… Read More

Credit Union Merger Approvals – 2Q2020

NCUA approved 25 mergers in Q2 of 2020 which decreased from 34 last quarter. The combined assets of merged credit unions is $404M, which compares to $404M last quarter and $2.1B a year ago. The mean and median… Read More

Credit Union Merger Approvals 1Q 2020

Credit Union Merger Approvals

NCUA approved 34 mergers in Q1 of 2020 which increased from 32 last quarter. The combined assets of merged credit unions is $404M, which compares to $1.6B last quarter and $1.3B year ago. The mean and median assets… Read More

Important Factors in Assessing a CU Merger

Evaluating a Credit Union Merger

Credit union mergers have become increasingly more common. From the 23,000 credit unions that existed at their peak in 1969 to the 5,200 credit unions that existed as of 2020, the industry has seen a lot of shift…. Read More

How Receptive Is Credit Union Leadership to a Merger?

In the world of credit unions, mergers are an essential part of growing and staying relevant. In fact, a well-planned merger can actually help you gain a significant competitive advantage. With that said, it seems some leaders are… Read More

5 Themes – Conversations With CU Leaders

5 Themes - Conversations with CU Leaders During Convid-19

Based on calls we have received over the last month, there is no doubt credit union leaders believe our business will be forever changed after COVID-19. The thoughts these leaders shared with us can generally be categorized into… Read More

Aligning Executive Compensation With Member Interests In A Merger

When a change in control occurs in a credit union, the board of directors must consider the best interests of its members. This means not only ensuring the financial health of the organization is stabilized, but also putting… Read More

Credit Union Merger Approvals 2Q 2019

Credit Union Mergers 2Q 2019

NCUA approved 31 mergers in Q2 of 2019 which increased from 28 last quarter. The combined assets of merged credit unions is $2.1B, which compares to $1.3B last quarter and $800M year ago. The mean and median assets… Read More

When Prospective Partners Come Knocking

When Prospective Partners Come Knocking

New White Paper Explores Obstacles to CU Merger Proposals ‘When Prospective Partners Come Knocking’ Although credit union executives and boards have a duty to consider members’ interests in all matters, other factors may take precedence when it comes… Read More

Credit Union Merger Approvals – May 2018

Credit Union Merger Approvals - May 2018

NCUA approved 19 mergers in May 2018 which increased from 12 last month. The number of mergers is up and the combined assets of merged credit unions are also up nearly $421M compared to last month.  For the… Read More

Credit Union Merger Approvals – February 2018

NCUA Merger Approvals - February 2018

NCUA approved 9 mergers in February 2018 which decreased from 20 last month. The number of mergers are down and the combined assets of merged credit unions are down nearly $378M compared to last month.  For the month… Read More

Why Credit Unions Should Be Terrified!

Why Credit Unions Should Be Terrified

New Research Results and Why Credit Union PERSONAs should be Terrified! Last article, we highlighted our new research on the Financial Industry.  In it, we demonstrated how having a great NPS is NOT an indicator for future growth…. Read More

Credit Union Merger Approvals – January 2018

NCUA approved 20 mergers in January 2018 which increased from 8 last month. The combined assets of merged credit unions are up nearly $342M compared to last month.  However, for the month of January, the total merged assets… Read More