United Community Banks will acquire Three Shores Bancorporation, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Seaside National Bank & Trust.
Headquartered in Orlando, FL, Seaside is a commercial lender with a strong wealth management platform. Its high-touch customer service is delivered to high net worth individuals and middle-market businesses through a network of 14 branches located in key Florida metro markets.
As of December 31, 2019, Seaside reported outstanding loans totaling approximately $1.4 billion, comprised of a diversified group of small business borrowers operating in multiple industries in Florida. Additionally, Seaside operates a wealth management platform with more than $900 million of client assets under advisement.
Three Shores and Seaside were founded in 2006 by Gideon Haymaker, who continues to lead the company today as President and Chief Executive Officer. In Mr. Haymaker’s prior experience, he served as Executive Vice President of Private Client Services for SunTrust Banks for the State of Florida. Overall, he has more than 38 years of executive experience in regional banking. Following completion of the acquisition, Mr. Haymaker will become a key part of United’s team and continue to lead the Florida market.
“This transaction is consistent with our commitment to grow our commercial lending business and to deepen our client offerings,” said Lynn Harton, chairman and chief executive officer of UCBI. “Seaside adds the ability to supplement our traditional retail branch and commercial model with a ‘branch lite’ C&I focus. Our larger balance sheet and low cost funding brings capital needed to continue to grow Seaside’s business and relationships. The business will continue to be run by Seaside’s experienced and proven management team, and our cultural compatibility and shared relationship-based approach makes this a great fit.”
The transaction value is estimated to total approximately $180 million, including approximately $25 million being paid to holders of options and follow-on rights to acquire.
Morgan Stanley acted as financial advisor to UCBI, and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough served as its legal advisor. Piper Sandler served as Three Shores’ financial advisor, and Smith Mackinnon served as its legal advisor.
