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Hilltop Holdings Named a 2013 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup Winner
Business Wire - Mon Mar 10, 11:08AM CDT
Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) was named a 2013 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup winner. The second annual Bankers Cup award recognizes the top 10 percent of community banks on various profitability, operational efficiency and balance sheet metrics.
PrimeLending Opens Branch in El Paso, Texas
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 10:03AM CST
National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, today announces the opening of a new office to serve the greater El Paso, Texas, metropolitan market. The branch office is located at 6044 Gateway East, Suite 900, El Paso, TX, 79905.
PrimeLending Ranked No. 4 in "Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America 2013"
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 9:34AM CST
National mortgage lender PrimeLending ranked No. 4 among the "Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America 2013," according to Mortgage Executive magazine's list of the nation's top 100 closely held mortgage companies and publicly traded banks as ranked by their total yearly mortgage volume.
Hilltop's Q4 Earnings Top Y/Y, Revs Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 06, 12:40PM CST
Hilltop Holdings' fourth-quarter 2013 operating earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate but outpaced the year-ago figure on higher revenues.
Downgrade Alert for Hilltop Holdings (HTH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 06, 7:05AM CST
Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) was downgraded from Strong Buy to Outperform at Raymond James today. The stock closed yesterday at $24.44 on volume of 320,000 shares, above average daily volume of 286,000. Over the past year, Hilltop Holdings has traded in a range of $12.34 to $25.61 and closed yesterday at $24.44, 98% above that low. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.62% higher and 0.49% higher over the past week, respectively.
Hilltop Holdings Inc. Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013
Business Wire - Mon Mar 03, 4:19PM CST
Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) ("Hilltop"), the parent company of PlainsCapital Corporation ("PlainsCapital"), announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2013. PlainsCapital, through its operating subsidiaries PlainsCapital Bank (the "Bank"), PrimeLending and First Southwest, provides banking, mortgage origination and financial advisory services, respectively. Hilltop's insurance subsidiary, National Lloyds Corporation ("NLC"), provides property and casualty insurance.
Hilltop Holdings Inc. Announces 2013 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
Business Wire - Thu Feb 20, 7:00AM CST
Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HTH), a Dallas-based financial holding company, will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:00 AM Central (9:00 AM Eastern), Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Hilltop Holdings President and CEO Jeremy B. Ford and other key management members will discuss 2013 year end results.
SWS Group Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal from Esposito Global
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 3:01PM CST
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) today confirmed that it received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Esposito Global to acquire all the outstanding common shares of SWS Group for $8.00 per share in cash.
Esposito Global Announces Proposal to acquire SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) at $8.00 a Share in Cash
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 9:30AM CST
Esposito Global notified the Special Committee of Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) on February 12, 2014, that it is prepared to make a proposal, subject to certain conditions, to acquire all the outstanding common shares of SWS in a business combination at a price of $8.00 a share in cash. Esposito Global is a rapidly growing, fast-paced, technology-driven firm whose mission is to provide exemplary products and services to their clients. Esposito Global strives to earn and maintain the trust of clients and employees through dedication to their core values of integrity, commitment, respect, and innovation. Esposito is in the midst of expansion in virtually every segment of the company to accommodate the rapid organic growth of its client base and acquisition strategy.
PrimeLending Participates in 2014 Housing Policy and Hispanic Lending Conference Hosted by National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 06, 9:01AM CST
National mortgage lender PrimeLending participated in the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals' 2014 Housing Policy and Hispanic Lending Conference, held Feb. 3-5, 2014, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Hilltop Holdings Up 32.0% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (HTH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Feb 05, 9:17AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) on September 16th, 2013 at $17.65. In approximately 5 months, Hilltop Holdings has returned 32.01% as of today's recent price of $23.30.
SWS Group Forms Special Committee to Review Hilltop Holdings' Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 03, 3:01PM CST
SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) today announced that its Board of Directors has formed a Special Committee, comprised of independent directors not affiliated with Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) or Oak Hill Capital Partners, to review Hilltop's unsolicited acquisition proposal. The members of the Special Committee are Robert A. Buchholz, Tyree B. Miller and Joel T. Williams III.
PrimeLending Announces No. 4 National Ranking for Purchase Units in 2013
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 03, 2:11PM CST
National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is proud to announce that it ranked No. 4 in purchase units nationally for January through December 2013, according to Marketrac®. This is the second year in a row PrimeLending has ranked fourth in the nation for purchase units.*
35.9% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Hilltop Holdings Call (HTH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 28, 5:04PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) on September 16th, 2013 at $17.65. In approximately 4 months, Hilltop Holdings has returned 35.92% as of today's recent price of $23.99.
PrimeLending Donates Funds to Support Sustainable Homeownership and Affordable Housing for Diverse Homebuyers in Massachusetts Communities
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 24, 9:19AM CST
National mortgage lender PrimeLending announced that it has donated $15,000 to two community organizations - the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation (CDC), based in Allston, and Urban Edge, located in Roxbury - both of which support sustainable homeownership and affordable housing in diverse communities of Massachusetts.
Hilltop Dips to Neutral - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 23, 5:10PM CST
On Jan 23, we downgraded our recommendation on Hilltop Holdings Inc. (HTH) to Neutral based on its current critically sustainability factors.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of SWS Group, Inc.
Business Wire - Wed Jan 22, 5:05PM CST
Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. ("SWS" or the "Company") (NYSE: SWS) relating to the proposed acquisition by Hilltop Holdings, Inc. ("Hilltop").
Hilltop Holdings Shares Up 39.9% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (HTH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 21, 11:10AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) on September 16th, 2013 at $17.65. In approximately 4 months, Hilltop Holdings has returned 39.94% as of today's recent price of $24.70.
INVESTOR ALERT - SWS GROUP, INC.: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Investigates the Sale of SWS Group, Inc. to Hilltop Holdings Inc. -- SWS
Business Wire - Fri Jan 17, 1:19PM CST
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE:SWS) ("SWS") in connection with the receipt of a going private proposal from Hilltop Holdings Inc., a company holding an approximate 24% stake in SWS.
SWS Group Shareholder Alert: Former SEC Attorney Willie Briscoe and Powers Taylor LLP Investigate Proposed Acquisition by Hilltop Holdings
Business Wire - Fri Jan 17, 10:43AM CST
Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor LLP are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. ("SWS") (NYSE: SWS) related to the proposed acquisition by Hilltop Holdings, Inc. for shareholders. Under the terms of the transaction SWS shareholders will only receive $7.00 per share, made up of 50% cash and 50% Hilltop Holdings stock.
Hilltop Holdings Named a 2013 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup Winner
Business Wire - Mon Mar 10, 11:08AM CDT
Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) was named a 2013 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup winner. The second annual Bankers Cup award recognizes the top 10 percent of community banks on various profitability, operational efficiency and balance sheet metrics.
PrimeLending Opens Branch in El Paso, Texas
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 10:03AM CST
National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, today announces the opening of a new office to serve the greater El Paso, Texas, metropolitan market. The branch office is located at 6044 Gateway East, Suite 900, El Paso, TX, 79905.
PrimeLending Ranked No. 4 in "Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America 2013"
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 07, 9:34AM CST
National mortgage lender PrimeLending ranked No. 4 among the "Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America 2013," according to Mortgage Executive magazine's list of the nation's top 100 closely held mortgage companies and publicly traded banks as ranked by their total yearly mortgage volume.
Hilltop's Q4 Earnings Top Y/Y, Revs Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 06, 12:40PM CST
Hilltop Holdings' fourth-quarter 2013 operating earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate but outpaced the year-ago figure on higher revenues.
Downgrade Alert for Hilltop Holdings (HTH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 06, 7:05AM CST
Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) was downgraded from Strong Buy to Outperform at Raymond James today. The stock closed yesterday at $24.44 on volume of 320,000 shares, above average daily volume of 286,000. Over the past year, Hilltop Holdings has traded in a range of $12.34 to $25.61 and closed yesterday at $24.44, 98% above that low. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.62% higher and 0.49% higher over the past week, respectively.
Hilltop Holdings Inc. Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013
Business Wire - Mon Mar 03, 4:19PM CST
Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) ("Hilltop"), the parent company of PlainsCapital Corporation ("PlainsCapital"), announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2013. PlainsCapital, through its operating subsidiaries PlainsCapital Bank (the "Bank"), PrimeLending and First Southwest, provides banking, mortgage origination and financial advisory services, respectively. Hilltop's insurance subsidiary, National Lloyds Corporation ("NLC"), provides property and casualty insurance.
Hilltop Holdings Inc. Announces 2013 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
Business Wire - Thu Feb 20, 7:00AM CST
Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HTH), a Dallas-based financial holding company, will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:00 AM Central (9:00 AM Eastern), Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Hilltop Holdings President and CEO Jeremy B. Ford and other key management members will discuss 2013 year end results.
SWS Group Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal from Esposito Global
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 3:01PM CST
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) today confirmed that it received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Esposito Global to acquire all the outstanding common shares of SWS Group for $8.00 per share in cash.
Esposito Global Announces Proposal to acquire SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) at $8.00 a Share in Cash
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 9:30AM CST
Esposito Global notified the Special Committee of Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) on February 12, 2014, that it is prepared to make a proposal, subject to certain conditions, to acquire all the outstanding common shares of SWS in a business combination at a price of $8.00 a share in cash. Esposito Global is a rapidly growing, fast-paced, technology-driven firm whose mission is to provide exemplary products and services to their clients. Esposito Global strives to earn and maintain the trust of clients and employees through dedication to their core values of integrity, commitment, respect, and innovation. Esposito is in the midst of expansion in virtually every segment of the company to accommodate the rapid organic growth of its client base and acquisition strategy.
PrimeLending Participates in 2014 Housing Policy and Hispanic Lending Conference Hosted by National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 06, 9:01AM CST
National mortgage lender PrimeLending participated in the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals' 2014 Housing Policy and Hispanic Lending Conference, held Feb. 3-5, 2014, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Hilltop Holdings Up 32.0% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (HTH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Feb 05, 9:17AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) on September 16th, 2013 at $17.65. In approximately 5 months, Hilltop Holdings has returned 32.01% as of today's recent price of $23.30.
SWS Group Forms Special Committee to Review Hilltop Holdings' Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 03, 3:01PM CST
SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) today announced that its Board of Directors has formed a Special Committee, comprised of independent directors not affiliated with Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) or Oak Hill Capital Partners, to review Hilltop's unsolicited acquisition proposal. The members of the Special Committee are Robert A. Buchholz, Tyree B. Miller and Joel T. Williams III.
PrimeLending Announces No. 4 National Ranking for Purchase Units in 2013
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 03, 2:11PM CST
National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is proud to announce that it ranked No. 4 in purchase units nationally for January through December 2013, according to Marketrac®. This is the second year in a row PrimeLending has ranked fourth in the nation for purchase units.*
35.9% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Hilltop Holdings Call (HTH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 28, 5:04PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) on September 16th, 2013 at $17.65. In approximately 4 months, Hilltop Holdings has returned 35.92% as of today's recent price of $23.99.
PrimeLending Donates Funds to Support Sustainable Homeownership and Affordable Housing for Diverse Homebuyers in Massachusetts Communities
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 24, 9:19AM CST
National mortgage lender PrimeLending announced that it has donated $15,000 to two community organizations - the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation (CDC), based in Allston, and Urban Edge, located in Roxbury - both of which support sustainable homeownership and affordable housing in diverse communities of Massachusetts.
Hilltop Dips to Neutral - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 23, 5:10PM CST
On Jan 23, we downgraded our recommendation on Hilltop Holdings Inc. (HTH) to Neutral based on its current critically sustainability factors.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of SWS Group, Inc.
Business Wire - Wed Jan 22, 5:05PM CST
Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. ("SWS" or the "Company") (NYSE: SWS) relating to the proposed acquisition by Hilltop Holdings, Inc. ("Hilltop").
Hilltop Holdings Shares Up 39.9% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (HTH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 21, 11:10AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) on September 16th, 2013 at $17.65. In approximately 4 months, Hilltop Holdings has returned 39.94% as of today's recent price of $24.70.
INVESTOR ALERT - SWS GROUP, INC.: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Investigates the Sale of SWS Group, Inc. to Hilltop Holdings Inc. -- SWS
Business Wire - Fri Jan 17, 1:19PM CST
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE:SWS) ("SWS") in connection with the receipt of a going private proposal from Hilltop Holdings Inc., a company holding an approximate 24% stake in SWS.
SWS Group Shareholder Alert: Former SEC Attorney Willie Briscoe and Powers Taylor LLP Investigate Proposed Acquisition by Hilltop Holdings
Business Wire - Fri Jan 17, 10:43AM CST
Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor LLP are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. ("SWS") (NYSE: SWS) related to the proposed acquisition by Hilltop Holdings, Inc. for shareholders. Under the terms of the transaction SWS shareholders will only receive $7.00 per share, made up of 50% cash and 50% Hilltop Holdings stock.
