M&A Solutions/Contract Negotiations Case Study
Sunflower Bank
Executive Overview
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Sunflower Bank is a fast-growing financial institution with $7 billion in assets. Over the years, it had established a reputation as a successful serial acquirer within the industry.
Challenges
• Integration and conversion to Sunflower’s core system was on an accelerated schedule, which presented a higher potential risk profile
• Sunflower had just made their largest acquisition to date and need expanded expertise to mitigate risk
• Regulatory approval delays that were out of the bank’s control
Solutions
• Integration management oversight and execution
• Technology conversion
• Change management
• Technology vendor contract
Results Achieved
Saved
Saved the bank $6.5 million through contract negotiations
Reduced
Reduced risk profile, and faster value
creation post-acquisition despite regulatory delays
Maintained
Maintained seamless customer satisfaction and operational efficiency throughout the transition