Reichert Talks M&A in BankBeat

BankBeat Magazine featured John Reichert in the article “M&A pace slowed this year,” in its December issue. The piece discusses bank mergers and acquisitions in 2024 slowing due to high interest rates, with trends showing more credit union-bank deals and non-traditional buyers like private equity firms. Reichert provides insight into regional variations in M&A activity, noting that restrictive state laws have limited credit union acquisitions in some areas, while high interest rates and unrealized portfolio losses have reshaped the buyer landscape, creating opportunities for non-traditional players to secure bank charters.

Reichert is the managing shareholder of Reinhart’s Waukesha office and a member of the firm’s Banking and Finance Practice. He serves as general counsel for community banks, bank holding companies and other businesses involved in the financial services industry. Reichert’s practice involves corporate governance, capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, asset sales and purchases, regulatory and compliance matters, commercial lending transactions and general securities matters.