Transactions

Industry leader acts as advisor in the acquisition of an Illinois bank.

Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking, a leader in merger and acquisition advisory services to financial institutions, announces the acquisition of Waterloo Bancshares of Waterloo, Illinois by Midland States Bancorp of Effingham, Illinois. Sheshunoff & Co. served as the financial advisor to Midland States.

Deal structures can limit risks of buyers.

The right deal structure can allow buyers to greatly limit their credit risk relating to the acquired entity. A carefully thought-out transaction offers upside to the seller while ensuring the buyer against certain future losses. The result: buyers can find confidence to build their franchise in desirable markets at mutually-beneficial acquisition prices.