The deal highlights a trend where regional banks are seeking to bolster their deposit base and extend their reach to become even stronger.
Comerica's Chairman and CEO Ralph Babb Jr.
Comerica (NYSE:CMA) has announced it has entered into an agreement to buy regional bank Sterling Bancshares (NYSE:SBIB) for $1.03 billion in a stock-for-stock deal. The transaction values Sterling shares at $9.99 per share - a 30%
