Latest Metrocorp Bancshares (MCBI) Headlines
East West Bancorp completes acquisition of MetroCorp Bancshares for USD268.0m in stock and cash
M2 - Mon Jan 20, 3:24AM CST
The parent company of East West Bank, East West Bancorp Inc (Nasdaq:EWBC) closed its acquisition of MetroCorp Bancshares Inc (Nasdaq:MCBI), the parent of MetroBank NA and Metro United Bank, as of the close of business on Friday, it disclosed the same day.
East West Bancorp Closes MetroCorp Bancshares Acquisition
Business Wire - Fri Jan 17, 7:30PM CST
East West Bancorp, Inc. ("East West") (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, completed the acquisition of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. ("MetroCorp") (Nasdaq: MCBI), parent of MetroBank, N.A. and Metro United Bank, as of the close of business today.
ViewPoint Financial Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 27, 9:00AM CST
On Dec24, Zacks Investment Research upgraded ViewPoint Financial Group, Inc. to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy)
The Deal: East West Gets Approval for MetroCorp Acquisition
at The Street - Wed Dec 11, 2:57PM CST
Regulatory approvals lined up for East West to buyMetroCorp aims for Jan. 17 closing.
INVESTOR ALERT - METROCORP BANCSHARES INC.: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Investigates the Sale of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. to East West Bancorp, Inc. -- MCBI
PR Newswire - Tue Nov 12, 12:27PM CST
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. (NasdaqGS: MCBI) ("Metrocorp") regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS: EWBC).
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. Buyout
PR Newswire - Mon Nov 11, 11:53AM CST
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:
INVESTOR ALERT - METROCORP BANCSHARES INC.: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Investigates the Sale of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. to East West Bancorp, Inc.
Business Wire - Fri Nov 01, 2:40PM CDT
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. (NasdaqGS: MCBI) ("Metrocorp") regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS: EWBC).
BOK Financial Earnings Miss, Ups Div - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 31, 8:40AM CDT
BOK Financial Corporation's third-quarter 2013 earnings of $1.10 per share lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a nickel. Moreover, results compared unfavorably with the prior-year quarter earnings of $1.27.
InPlay - SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of Claims of Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Board of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. in Connection With Sale of Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. -- MCBI
GlobeNewswire - Tue Oct 22, 1:43PM CDT
Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. ("Metrocorp" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:MCBI) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:EWBC). A complaint was filed in Texas state court.
MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. Announces 2013 Third Quarter Results; Net Income Increased 19.7% to $3.4 Million or $0.18 per Diluted Share
PR Newswire - Fri Oct 18, 3:30PM CDT
MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:MCBI), a Texas corporation, which provides community banking services through its subsidiaries, MetroBank, N.A., serving Texas, and Metro United Bank, serving California, today announced its operating results for the third quarter of 2013.
MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. Third Quarter 2013 Earnings Release and Conference Call
PR Newswire - Mon Oct 07, 2:10PM CDT
MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQGM:MCBI) announced that it will release its 2013 third quarter financial results after the close of market on Friday, October 18, 2013.
Metrocorp Shareholder Alert: Former SEC Attorney Willie Briscoe and Powers Taylor LLP Investigate Acquisition by East West Bancorp
Business Wire - Fri Sep 20, 12:11PM CDT
Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor LLP are investigating the acquisition of Metrocorp Bancshares, Inc. ("Metrocorp") (NasdaqGS: MCBI) by East West Bancorp, Inc. for shareholders. Under the terms of the proposed acquisition, valued at approximately $273 million, Metrocorp shareholders will only receive the lesser of $14.60 per share and 1.72 times per-share tangible equity for each share of Metrocorp stock owned.
Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc.
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 19, 8:15PM CDT
Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. ("MCBI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MCBI) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by East West Bancorp, Inc. ("EWBC").
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of Metrocorp Bancshares, Inc.
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 19, 5:08PM CDT
Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Metrocorp Bancshares, Inc. ("Metrocorp" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MCBI) relating to the proposed acquisition by East West Bancorp, Inc.
INVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. (MCBI) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC)
Business Wire - Thu Sep 19, 11:06AM CDT
Juan E. Monteverde, a partner at Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities firm headquartered in New York City, is investigating the Board of Directors of MetroCorp Bancshares Inc. ("MetroCorp" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS:MCBI) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with their conduct related to the sale of the Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. ("East West") (NasdaqGS:EWBC) in a deal valued at approximately $273 million. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, East West will acquire the outstanding shares of MetroCorp for the lesser of $14.60 per share and 1.72 times per-share tangible equity.
East West Bancorp to Buy Metrocorp - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 19, 8:10AM CDT
On Wednesday, East West Bancorp, Inc. and Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. signed a definite agreement, which authorizes the former to acquire the latter by first-quarter 2014.
East West to acquire MetroCorp for $273 million
AP - Wed Sep 18, 5:36PM CDT
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — East West Bancorp Inc. plans to acquire MetroCorp Bancshares Inc. in a $273 million deal that will expand its geographic footprint.
East West Bancorp And MetroCorp Bancshares Enter Into Definitive Agreement For Merger
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 18, 4:00PM CDT
East West Bancorp, Inc. ("East West") (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, and MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. ("MetroCorp") (Nasdaq: MCBI), parent of MetroBank, N.A. and Metro United Bank, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the merger of MetroCorp into East West.
East West Bancorp completes acquisition of MetroCorp Bancshares for USD268.0m in stock and cash
M2 - Mon Jan 20, 3:24AM CST
The parent company of East West Bank, East West Bancorp Inc (Nasdaq:EWBC) closed its acquisition of MetroCorp Bancshares Inc (Nasdaq:MCBI), the parent of MetroBank NA and Metro United Bank, as of the close of business on Friday, it disclosed the same day.
East West Bancorp Closes MetroCorp Bancshares Acquisition
Business Wire - Fri Jan 17, 7:30PM CST
East West Bancorp, Inc. ("East West") (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, completed the acquisition of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. ("MetroCorp") (Nasdaq: MCBI), parent of MetroBank, N.A. and Metro United Bank, as of the close of business today.
ViewPoint Financial Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 27, 9:00AM CST
On Dec24, Zacks Investment Research upgraded ViewPoint Financial Group, Inc. to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy)
The Deal: East West Gets Approval for MetroCorp Acquisition
at The Street - Wed Dec 11, 2:57PM CST
Regulatory approvals lined up for East West to buyMetroCorp aims for Jan. 17 closing.
INVESTOR ALERT - METROCORP BANCSHARES INC.: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Investigates the Sale of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. to East West Bancorp, Inc. -- MCBI
PR Newswire - Tue Nov 12, 12:27PM CST
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. (NasdaqGS: MCBI) ("Metrocorp") regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS: EWBC).
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. Buyout
PR Newswire - Mon Nov 11, 11:53AM CST
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:
INVESTOR ALERT - METROCORP BANCSHARES INC.: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Investigates the Sale of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. to East West Bancorp, Inc.
Business Wire - Fri Nov 01, 2:40PM CDT
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. (NasdaqGS: MCBI) ("Metrocorp") regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS: EWBC).
BOK Financial Earnings Miss, Ups Div - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 31, 8:40AM CDT
BOK Financial Corporation's third-quarter 2013 earnings of $1.10 per share lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a nickel. Moreover, results compared unfavorably with the prior-year quarter earnings of $1.27.
InPlay - SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of Claims of Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Board of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. in Connection With Sale of Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. -- MCBI
GlobeNewswire - Tue Oct 22, 1:43PM CDT
Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. ("Metrocorp" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:MCBI) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:EWBC). A complaint was filed in Texas state court.
MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. Announces 2013 Third Quarter Results; Net Income Increased 19.7% to $3.4 Million or $0.18 per Diluted Share
PR Newswire - Fri Oct 18, 3:30PM CDT
MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:MCBI), a Texas corporation, which provides community banking services through its subsidiaries, MetroBank, N.A., serving Texas, and Metro United Bank, serving California, today announced its operating results for the third quarter of 2013.
MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. Third Quarter 2013 Earnings Release and Conference Call
PR Newswire - Mon Oct 07, 2:10PM CDT
MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQGM:MCBI) announced that it will release its 2013 third quarter financial results after the close of market on Friday, October 18, 2013.
Metrocorp Shareholder Alert: Former SEC Attorney Willie Briscoe and Powers Taylor LLP Investigate Acquisition by East West Bancorp
Business Wire - Fri Sep 20, 12:11PM CDT
Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor LLP are investigating the acquisition of Metrocorp Bancshares, Inc. ("Metrocorp") (NasdaqGS: MCBI) by East West Bancorp, Inc. for shareholders. Under the terms of the proposed acquisition, valued at approximately $273 million, Metrocorp shareholders will only receive the lesser of $14.60 per share and 1.72 times per-share tangible equity for each share of Metrocorp stock owned.
Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc.
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 19, 8:15PM CDT
Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. ("MCBI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MCBI) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by East West Bancorp, Inc. ("EWBC").
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of Metrocorp Bancshares, Inc.
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 19, 5:08PM CDT
Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Metrocorp Bancshares, Inc. ("Metrocorp" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MCBI) relating to the proposed acquisition by East West Bancorp, Inc.
INVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. (MCBI) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC)
Business Wire - Thu Sep 19, 11:06AM CDT
Juan E. Monteverde, a partner at Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities firm headquartered in New York City, is investigating the Board of Directors of MetroCorp Bancshares Inc. ("MetroCorp" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS:MCBI) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with their conduct related to the sale of the Company to East West Bancorp, Inc. ("East West") (NasdaqGS:EWBC) in a deal valued at approximately $273 million. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, East West will acquire the outstanding shares of MetroCorp for the lesser of $14.60 per share and 1.72 times per-share tangible equity.
East West Bancorp to Buy Metrocorp - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 19, 8:10AM CDT
On Wednesday, East West Bancorp, Inc. and Metrocorp Bancshares Inc. signed a definite agreement, which authorizes the former to acquire the latter by first-quarter 2014.
East West to acquire MetroCorp for $273 million
AP - Wed Sep 18, 5:36PM CDT
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — East West Bancorp Inc. plans to acquire MetroCorp Bancshares Inc. in a $273 million deal that will expand its geographic footprint.
East West Bancorp And MetroCorp Bancshares Enter Into Definitive Agreement For Merger
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 18, 4:00PM CDT
East West Bancorp, Inc. ("East West") (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, and MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. ("MetroCorp") (Nasdaq: MCBI), parent of MetroBank, N.A. and Metro United Bank, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the merger of MetroCorp into East West.
