Triangle Business Journal, American Banker, SNL Bank and Thrift Daily | Fifth Third to Buy Chapel Hill’s Franklin Street Partners

Alston & Bird client Fifth Third Bancorp has entered into a definitive agreement with Franklin Street Partners, Inc., to acquire Franklin Street Advisors, a registered investment advisory firm, and Franklin Street Trust Company, a North Carolina trust company, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Franklin Street Partners.

Alston & Bird is mentioned for representing First Bancshares Inc. in its planned acquisition of FMB Banking Corp.

Alston & Bird is noted for advising Hancock Whitney Bank on its planned acquisition of Capital One Financial’s trust and asset management business.

Alston & Bird is mentioned for advising The First Bancshares Inc. in its planned acquisition of Sunshine Financial Inc. for $32 million.