ALM First shares key lessons and advice from credit unions with merger and community bank acquisition experience.

More conversations around mergers and an increased pace of M&A activity is expected in late 2024 or early 2025.

Develop a merger assessment plan using both quantitative and qualitative assessment categories.

Consider how your CU might create new member benefits and more sustainable growth through a proactive M&A strategy in 2021.

Thinking about a merger? Learn how to determine your strategic value proposition and the first five steps your CU should take.

ALM First addresses the financial structure of these transactions, regulatory concerns and the question, "Why a bank and not a CU?"