M&A Deal Summary

Investar Brilliant Bank Acquires Cheaha Financial Group

On January 25, 2021, Investar Brilliant Bank acquired financial services company Cheaha Financial Group for 41M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Investar Brilliant Bank’s 3rd transaction in the Financial Services sector.
  • This is Investar Brilliant Bank’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Investar Brilliant Bank’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Investar Brilliant Bank’s 1st transaction in Alabama.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-01-25
Target Cheaha Financial Group
Sector Financial Services
Buyer(s) Investar Brilliant Bank
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 41M USD
Advisor(s) Maynard Nexsen (Legal)

Target

Cheaha Financial Group

Oxford, Alabama, United States
Cheaha Financial Group is a holding company for Cheaha Bank that provides all banking needs, whether large or small. The company has the modern technology of internet banking, 24-hour telephone banking, and ATM/Debit card access, it is committed to providing personal and friendly customer service within the local bank office. The bank offers several options for checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as Individual Retirement Accounts and Certificates of Deposit.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Investar Brilliant Bank

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Category Company
Founded 2006
Sector Financial Services
Employees323
Revenue 82M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Investar Brilliant Bank is a provider of full banking services, excluding trust services, through its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Investar Bank, a state chartered bank. The Company’s primary market is South Louisiana and it currently operates 10 full service banking offices located throughout its market. Investar Brilliant Bank was founded in 2006 and is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Financial Services) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2021) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Jackson, Louisiana, United States

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