Tracked deals
8
8 tracked deals across 2021-2026.
Financial Services Buyers & Acquisitions in Mississippi
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
9 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
2 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BancorpSouth Bank (BXS) | 1 | Regional commercial bank focused on banking and lending s... | Strategic |
| BankFirst Capital Corporation | 1 | Bank holding company operating BankFirst Financial Servic... | Strategic |
| Business First Bancshares, Inc. | 1 | Bank holding company operating b1BANK, providing commerci... | Strategic |
| CURO Group Holdings Corp. | 1 | Tech-enabled consumer finance lender offering near-prime ... | Strategic |
| Cadence Bancorporation (CADE) | 1 | Parent of Cadence Bank, operating a commercial banking fr... | Strategic |
| Gresham House | 1 | Specialist alternative asset manager focused on long-term... | Strategic |
| Renasant Corporation | 1 | Regional bank holding company operating Renasant Bank wit... | Strategic |
| Ross & Yerger Insurance, Inc. | 1 | Employee-owned independent insurance agency offering insu... | Strategic |
| The First Bancshares, Inc. | 1 | Parent company of The First Bank, operating a regional co... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Financial Services in Mississippi by Year
Last 6 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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March 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Gresham House
- Target
- Molpus Woodlands Group
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gresham House has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Mississippi-based Molpus Woodlands Group to create one of the world’s largest timberland investment managers with approximately $8 billion in forestry assets under management. The combined platform will operate across the UK, Ireland, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, retaining the Molpus brand and leadership to continue US operations.
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July 1, 2025
- Buyer
- BankFirst Capital Corporation
- Target
- The Magnolia State Corporation, Magnolia State Bank
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Type
- Buyout
BankFirst Capital Corporation signed and later completed its acquisition of The Magnolia State Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Magnolia State Bank. The deal expands BankFirst’s presence across Mississippi and Alabama, bringing the combined company to 52 offices and approximately $3.2 billion in total assets.
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October 22, 2024
- Buyer
- Renasant Corporation
- Target
- The First Bancshares, Inc.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Renasant Corporation and The First Bancshares announced they have received all necessary regulatory approvals to complete the proposed merger. The companies expect to close the transaction on April 1, 2025, following shareholder approval previously obtained in October 2024.
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September 5, 2023
- Buyer
- Ross & Yerger Insurance, Inc.
- Target
- Element Wealth
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ross & Yerger, a long-established Jackson-based insurance agency, has completed a strategic merger with Element Wealth of Ridgeland to expand its wealth management and financial planning capabilities. The integration brings Element Wealth’s advisory services into Ross & Yerger’s platform to offer clients a more comprehensive suite of insurance, retirement and investment solutions.
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- Buyer
- The First Bancshares, Inc.
- Target
- Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The First Bancshares, Inc. executed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. (HSBI). Upon closing, Heritage Southeast Bank will merge into The First Bank, expanding the acquirer’s presence in Georgia and Florida.
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- Buyer
- CURO Group Holdings Corp.
- Target
- First Heritage Credit
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CURO Group Holdings Corp. completed its previously announced acquisition of First Heritage Credit for a total purchase price of $140 million in cash. The closing is paired with CURO arranging a new $225 million non-recourse revolving warehouse facility to replace First Heritage Credit’s incumbent lender and support future loan growth.
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April 12, 2021
- Buyer
- BancorpSouth Bank (BXS), Cadence Bancorporation (CADE)
- Target
- Cadence Bancorporation (CADE)
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Type
- Buyout
BancorpSouth Bank and Cadence Bancorporation (parent of Cadence Bank, N.A.) entered into an all-stock merger agreement valued at over $6 billion. Cadence shareholders will receive 0.70 shares of BancorpSouth (BXS) for each CADE share, with a one-time special cash dividend of $1.25 per share, and the combined bank will operate as Cadence Bank with dual headquarters in Tupelo, Mississippi and Houston, Texas.
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- Buyer
- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (b1BANK)
- Target
- Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (the holding company for b1BANK) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC (SSW), a registered investment adviser headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The acquisition will consolidate b1BANK's Wealth Solutions Division with SSW, expanding the bank's investment advisory capabilities and product offering to corporate, foundation and individual clients.
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