Don't Jump Off the Cliff: How Smart Bank CEOs Time Their Bank Sale Perfectly

 

Wondering when to sell your bank?

It's the question every bank CEO eventually faces.

 

The best advice I know comes from NYU Finance professor Aswath Damodaran and his famous story about lemmings.

This simple story perfectly captures why so many bank sales happen at exactly the wrong time.

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Understanding Your Bank Sale Strategy: The Three Paths Successful Sellers Take

 

Want to send a clear signal to potential buyers that you're serious about selling your bank?

Start by bringing serious people to the table: Your investment banker, legal counsel, and accountants. This professional team doesn't just provide expertise – it signals intent and credibility to the mar...

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Master the Community Bank Merger Mindset: A CEO's Guide to Attracting Premium Buyers

 

Let's talk about something every bank CEO struggles with when considering a sale: the mental shift from being a builder to being a seller.

 

Here's what typically happens in your mind:

 

"Here's my bank. What will you give me for it?"

 

Simple, right? You've built something valuable, now it...

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