M&A

Central Bancshares completes Walcott Trust merger

Outside CBI Bank & Trust’s headquarters in Muscatine. CREDIT CBI By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Muscatine-based Central Bancshares completed its merger of Walcott Trust and Savings Bank into CBI Bank & Trust over the weekend, the company announced. Central Bancshares,…

Know what you want from a business acquisition

By Scott Bushkie / Guest Column Most first-time business buyers start the acqui­sition process with…

Cannon talks Cargill-Diamond V merger

Diamond V CEO Jeff Cannon, shown in his office earlier this year. PHOTO GABE HAVEL…

M&A considerations for local buyers, sellers

By Brian Bergstrom / Guest Column Merger and acquisition activity in the Corridor re­mains strong…

Seller financing benefits both sides

By Scott Bushkie / Guest Column If you’re considering selling your business, don’t expect to…

Rockwell Collins to acquire B/E Aerospace for $6.4 billion

Aircraft seating produced by B/E Aerospace.   CREDIT: B/E AEROSPACE   By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Rockwell…