Taylor Fresh Foods Acquires 16.3% Stake in Pacific Valley Bank

Taylor Farms Acquires Natures Way Foods

November 5, 2025

Food & Beverage

Taylor Farms, a family-owned North American fresh foods producer, has acquired Natures Way Foods, a Chichester, England-based manufacturer of fresh prepared salads and convenience foods. The acquisition marks Taylor Farms' first major expansion into the United Kingdom; Natures Way Foods (approximately 1,300 employees) will retain its existing management and workforce.

Worldwide Produce Acquires Valley Food Services

June 15, 2022

Food & Beverage

Worldwide Produce, a portfolio company of Sole Source Capital, has acquired Valley Food Services, a fresh produce and dairy distributor serving the Coachella Valley. The add-on expands Worldwide Produce's presence in the Coachella Valley and complements its West Coast distribution network; terms were not disclosed.

Taylor Farms Acquires FarmWise's Business

April 10, 2025

Agriculture

Taylor Farms, the family-owned North American producer of ready-to-eat salads, has acquired the business of FarmWise, an agricultural robotics company known for its Vulcan precision weeder. The acquisition is intended to accelerate Taylor Farms' adoption of precision ag technology, ensure continuity for FarmWise Vulcan customers, and advance sustainable farming and automation capabilities.

Banc of California Acquires Pacific Mercantile Bancorp

March 22, 2021

Financial Services

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) agreed to acquire Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ: PMBC) in an all-stock transaction announced March 22, 2021 and completed on October 18, 2021. The deal was valued at approximately $235 million at announcement (consideration reported at about $226 million at close) and expands Banc of California's Southern California business-banking franchise by adding roughly $1.5 billion in assets, ~$1.3 billion in deposits and ~$980 million in gross loans.

First Bancorp of Taylorville, Inc. Acquires Mackinaw Valley Financial Services, Inc.

April 23, 2021

Financial Services

First Bancorp of Taylorville, Inc., parent of First National Bank in Taylorville, has entered into an agreement to acquire Mackinaw Valley Financial Services, Inc., the parent company of First Security Bank. The transaction expands First National Bank in Taylorville's branch footprint into Tazewell and McLean counties (adding offices in Mackinaw, Danvers and Deer Creek) and increases combined assets to approximately $310 million; closing is expected in the second half of 2021 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

SoFi Technologies Acquires Golden Pacific Bancorp, Inc.

February 2, 2022

Financial Services

SoFi Technologies, Inc. completed its acquisition of Golden Pacific Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary Golden Pacific Bank, N.A., a Sacramento-based community bank with approximately $150 million in assets and three branches. The bank has been renamed SoFi Bank, N.A.; SoFi will contribute $750 million in capital, pursue a national digital bank strategy, and roll out SoFi checking and savings products with competitive APYs while maintaining Golden Pacific's community banking footprint and leadership.