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Renasant Bank Expands In Georgia With Takeover Of Local Bank

Renasant Bank has acquired the banking operations of
Crescent Bank and Trust of Georgia.
The transaction, made through the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation, involves about $1 billion in assets, including
around $600 million worth of loans and real estate, $50 million
in investment securities and around $900 million in deposits.
All of Crescent Bank's clients and employees will be absorbed by
Renasant, which effectively expands into North Georgia with 11
full service locations and will have more than 75 locations
across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee when the deal
is completed. The company recently finalized a $54.95 million
capital raising.
"We expect the impact of the acquisition of Crescent Bank,
including the accompanying capital raise, to be immediately
accretive to the company's earnings per share and tangible book
value per share. Furthermore, the additional capital provided
through the common stock issuance will enhance our already strong
capital ratios and provide support for future growth,"
E Robinson McGraw, the chairman and chief executive officer
of Renasant, said in a statement.