Prosperity Bancshares Inc - PB STOCK NEWS

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: PB) announced the receipt of all regulatory approvals necessary to finalize its acquisition of First Bancshares of Texas, expected to take effect on May 1, 2023. Following the merger, FirstCapital banking locations will continue operating under their name until integration on May 15, 2023. First Bancshares reported total assets of $2.16 billion, total loans of $1.64 billion, and total deposits of $1.80 billion as of December 31, 2022. Prosperity Bancshares, with assets totaling $37.690 billion, is committed to expanding its services across Texas and Oklahoma through this acquisition, enhancing customer experience by increasing their network of banking centers.

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: PB) will announce its First Quarter 2023 earnings before the market opens on April 26, 2023. A conference call, featuring Prosperity's executive management team, will be held at 10:30 AM CT. Investors can access the call via the company's website or by dialing 1-877-885-0477 for domestic and 1-412-902-6506 for international participants, using entry number 7001408. As of December 31, 2022, Prosperity Bancshares is valued at $37.69 billion and operates 272 locations primarily in Texas and Oklahoma, emphasizing community banking.

Prosperity Bancshares reported a Q4 2022 net income of $137.9 million or $1.51 per share, an increase of 8.7% year-over-year. Total loans rose by $518.5 million (3.0%) in Q4 and $1.422 billion (8.5%) throughout 2022. The net interest margin improved to 3.05% from 2.97% the previous year. Nonperforming assets stayed low at 0.08%. The company announced a stock repurchase program for up to 5% of its common stock and is pursuing acquisitions of First Bancshares and Lone Star State Bancshares, expected to close in mid-2023. The 2023 dividend of $0.55 per share will be paid on April 3, 2023.

On January 18, 2023, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: PB) announced a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55 per share for Q1 2023. This dividend is payable on April 3, 2023, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2023. Prosperity Bancshares, based in Houston, Texas, has a market capitalization of $37.844 billion and operates 272 banking locations across Texas and Oklahoma, providing various personal banking services. Founded in 1983, the bank aims to serve the financial needs of communities with a focus on customer care and tailored solutions.

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: PB) announced a stock repurchase program allowing up to 5%, or approximately 4.6 million shares, to be repurchased over the next year. The Board of Directors authorized this program, which can be conducted in open market transactions or through trading plans per SEC regulations. The buyback aims to optimize capital structure but does not obligate the company to repurchase any set amount of shares. As of September 30, 2022, Prosperity Bancshares operates 272 banking locations primarily in Texas and Oklahoma, with a market capitalization of approximately $37.844 billion.

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: PB) has announced its Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call, scheduled for January 25, 2023, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The call will feature members of the executive management team and can be accessed via the company's website or by phone. As of September 30, 2022, Prosperity Bancshares is a $37.844 billion financial holding company based in Houston, Texas, providing banking and investment services across Texas and Oklahoma.

Prosperity Bancshares reported a net income of $135.8 million for Q3 2022, marking a 5.7% increase from Q2 2022, with earnings per share of $1.49. Loans, excluding certain programs, rose by $530.8 million or 3.1% (12.5% annualized). The bank's net interest margin increased to 3.11%. A 5.8% dividend increase to $0.55 was also announced. Notably, agreements for mergers with First Bancshares of Texas and Lone Star State Bancshares were signed, projected to elevate total assets over $6 billion.

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: PB) has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55 per share for Q4 2022, marking a 5.77% increase from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on January 3, 2023, to shareholders of record by December 15, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, Prosperity Bancshares is valued at $37.387 billion and operates 272 banking locations across Texas and Oklahoma, providing various financial services including digital banking, loans, and wealth management.

Prosperity Bancshares (NYSE: PB) announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire First Bancshares of Texas for approximately $341.6 million. Prosperity will issue 3,583,370 shares and pay $93.4 million in cash for all outstanding shares of First Bancshares. As of June 30, 2022, First Bancshares had total assets of $2.121 billion. This acquisition enables Prosperity to expand into key markets in Texas, enhancing its branch network and product offerings. The merger, unanimously approved by both companies' boards, is expected to close in Q1 2023, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.