07:37 AM EDT, 03/31/2025 (MT Newswires) -- HomeStreet ( HMST ) and Mechanics Bank said Monday they have agreed to merge for an all-stock business combination.
Under the terms of the deal already approved by both companies' boards, HomeStreet ( HMST ) is valued at $300 million and Mechanics Bank at $3.30 billion, the companies said, adding that deal completion is anticipated in Q3.
Mechanics Bank shareholders will receive HomeStreet ( HMST ) common shares in exchange for Mechanics Bank stock owned, the companies said, adding that HomeStreet ( HMST ) will be renamed Mechanics Bancorp upon deal closure and will remain a publicly traded company.
HomeStreet ( HMST ) stockholders will likely own nearly 8.3% of the combined company, while legacy Mechanics Bank stockholders will hold the remainder, the companies said.