Key Highlights

• Prosperity Bancshares (NYSE: PB) completed its $590 million acquisition of Stellar Bancorp, finalized in early July.

• The deal included 19 million shares of Prosperity common stock and $11.36 in cash per Stellar share.

• Prosperity assumed $2.17 billion in obligations from Stellar’s Federal Home Loan Bank debt.

• New Vice Chairman Robert Franklin received a $3 million signing bonus and 25,000 restricted shares.

Deal Finalized

Prosperity Bancshares (NYSE: PB) has completed its acquisition of Stellar Bancorp, marking a significant expansion of its Texas banking operations. The merger, effective in early July, combines two regional financial institutions under Prosperity’s leadership.

Share and Cash Terms

Each share of Stellar common stock was converted into 0.3803 shares of Prosperity stock, plus $11.36 in cash. The total transaction value reached approximately $590 million, including 19 million newly issued Prosperity shares.

Debt Assumption

As part of the merger, Prosperity Bancshares took on $2.17 billion in obligations tied to Stellar’s Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas debt. The move consolidates financial liabilities while integrating Stellar’s banking assets.

Leadership Changes

Robert Franklin, who previously led Stellar Bancorp, was appointed Vice Chairman of Prosperity and its banking subsidiary. The board expanded to 16 directors, adding two former Stellar executives, including Joseph Swinbank.

Executive Compensation

Franklin’s new role includes a base salary of $1,120,187 per year and a potential bonus equal to 175 % of that amount. He also received a $3 million signing bonus and 25,000 restricted shares, vesting over three years.

Regulatory Filings

The transaction was filed in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933 via Form S‑4 (File No. 333‑294882), declared effective in April. Shareholder details were outlined in a proxy statement filed in March.

Stock Awards

Post‑merger, executives received equity grants, including 132,000 shares for the new vice chairman and 5,340 shares for a director. The awards align leadership incentives with Prosperity’s long‑term growth.

 

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