Boston Private Shareholders Approve Merger with SVB Financial

Rhea-AI Summary

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPFH) announced that shareholders approved the merger agreement with SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) during a special meeting. The merger will allow Boston Private shareholders to receive 0.0228 shares of SVB Financial common stock and $2.10 in cash per share. Boston Private's CEO expressed optimism about the merger, anticipating enhanced client experiences and long-term value for shareholders. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2021, pending customary regulatory approvals.

Positive

• Approval of merger with SVB Financial enhances strategic positioning.
• Expected cash and stock compensation for shareholders indicates potential immediate value.

Negative

• Regulatory approval process could delay closing timeline.
• Integration challenges may arise post-merger, affecting operational efficiency.

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPFH) (“Boston Private”), a leading provider of integrated wealth management, trust and banking services to individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits, today announced that based on proxies submitted to the independent inspector of election for the special meeting of shareholders held today, preliminary voting results indicate that Boston Private shareholders have approved each of the proposals presented at the special meeting, including the company’s merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) (“SVB Financial”), pursuant to which Boston Private will merge with and into SVB Financial.

“We are pleased with the outcome of today’s special meeting and thank our shareholders for their support of the financially and strategically compelling transaction with SVB Financial,” said Anthony DeChellis, Boston Private Chief Executive Officer and President. “We are excited about our progress toward completing the transaction, and believe that the combined company will be well-positioned to provide an enhanced experience for clients and deliver long-term value for shareholders.”

The preliminary voting results are subject to certification by First Coast Results, Inc., the independent inspector of election.

Boston Private will file additional information regarding the results of the special meeting on a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Boston Private shareholders will receive 0.0228 shares of SVB Financial common stock and $2.10 in cash for each Boston Private share they own.

The transaction is expected to close in mid-2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of customary regulatory approvals.

About Boston Private

Boston Private is a leading provider of integrated wealth management, trust and banking services to individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits. For more than 30 years, Boston Private has delivered comprehensive advice coupled with deep technical expertise to help clients simplify their lives and achieve their goals. The firm offers the capabilities of a large institution with the superior service of a boutique firm to clients across the United States. Boston Private is the corporate brand of Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPFH). For more information, visit www.bostonprivate.com.

Advisors

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is serving as legal counsel to Boston Private and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting as financial advisor to Boston Private.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to SVB Financial’s and/or Boston Private’s expectations or predictions of future financial or business performance or conditions. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “target,” “estimate,” “continue,” “positions,” “prospects” or “potential,” by future conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may,” or by variations of such words or by similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we assume no duty to update forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from current projections. In addition to factors previously disclosed in SVB Financial’s and Boston Private’s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: ability to obtain regulatory approvals and meet other closing conditions to the merger on the expected terms and schedule; delay in closing the merger; the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against SVB Financial or Boston Private; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both parties to terminate the merger agreement providing for the merger; difficulties and delays in integrating Boston Private’s business or fully realizing cost savings and other benefits; business disruption following the merger; changes in asset quality and credit risk; the inability to sustain revenue and earnings growth; the inability to retain existing Boston Private clients; the inability to retain Boston Private employees; changes in interest rates and capital markets; inflation; customer borrowing, repayment, investment and deposit practices; customer disintermediation; the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives; competitive conditions; the inability to realize cost savings or revenues or to implement integration plans and other consequences associated with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; economic conditions; the impact, extent and timing of technological changes, capital management activities, and other actions of the Federal Reserve Board and legislative and regulatory actions and reforms; and the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on SVB Financial’s and/or Boston Private’s businesses, the ability to complete the proposed merger and/or any of the other foregoing risks. Annualized, pro forma, projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purpose only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results.

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FAQ

What were the results of the special meeting for Boston Private shareholders regarding the merger with SVB Financial?

Shareholders approved all proposals, including the merger agreement with SVB Financial.

What will Boston Private shareholders receive following the merger with SVB Financial?

Shareholders will receive 0.0228 shares of SVB Financial common stock and $2.10 in cash for each share owned.

When is the merger between Boston Private and SVB Financial expected to close?

The merger is expected to close in mid-2021, subject to regulatory approvals.

What are the potential risks associated with the Boston Private and SVB Financial merger?

Risks include potential delays in regulatory approvals and challenges integrating the two companies.

What impact does the merger have on Boston Private shareholders?

The merger is anticipated to provide immediate cash value and future growth opportunities through enhanced services.