JPMorgan Assumes $173 Billion in Loans and $92 Billion in Deposits
JPMorgan will take on $173 billion of loans and about $30 billion of securities from First Republic Bank, including $92 billion of deposits. However, the banking giant will not assume the bank's corporate debt or preferred stock.
Stock Market Reaction to First Republic Bank Deal
First Republic Bank's shares dropped 36% in premarket trading, with the stock losing 97% of its value this year. In contrast, JP Morgan shares saw a 2.6% increase, while S&P 500 futures remained flat.
Multiple Bidders for First Republic Bank Acquisition
JPMorgan was among several interested buyers, including PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC) and Citizens Financial (NYSE: CFG) Group Inc, which submitted final bids on Sunday in an auction run by U.S. regulators.
California Regulators and FDIC Take Action
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation took possession of First Republic, while the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will act as its receiver. The FDIC estimates a cost of $13 billion to the Deposit Insurance Fund.
Recent Bank Failures Lead to Emergency Measures
The rescue follows the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank (OTC: SBNY), which prompted the Federal Reserve to implement emergency measures to stabilize markets. This comes after the voluntary liquidation of crypto-focused Silvergate.
JPMorgan's Role in Minimizing Costs
JPMorgan Chase's Chairman and CEO, Jamie Dimon, stated that the company's financial strength and business model allowed them to develop a bid that minimizes costs to the Deposit Insurance Fund.
Expected Post-Tax Gain and Restructuring Costs
JPMorgan anticipates a one-time, post-tax gain of approximately $2.6 billion after the deal, not reflecting the estimated $2 billion of post-tax restructuring costs likely over the next 18 months.
Maintaining Financial Stability Post-Acquisition
The bank will be "very well-capitalized" after the acquisition, with a common equity tier one (CET1) ratio consistent with its first quarter 2024 target of 13.5% and maintaining healthy liquidity buffers.
Failed Bank's Offices Reopen as JPMorgan Chase Bank Branches
The 84 offices of the failed bank, located across eight states, will reopen as branches of JPMorgan Chase Bank starting Monday.
BREAKING: JPMorgan announced today that it will acquire First Republic Bank (FRC) in a deal worth billions.
— Paryte (@Parytecom) May 1, 2023
JPMorgan's Acquisition Spree Since 2021
JPMorgan has been actively acquiring companies since 2021, completing more than 30 deals worth over $5 billion combined.
US Regulators' Stance on Large Bank Deals
In recent years, U.S. regulators have been slow to approve large bank deals, while the Biden administration has cracked down on anti-competitive practices.
