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Why banking M&A could blindside sellers and buyers alike in 2026 

By 2028, between 500 and 800 U.S. financial institutions will likely disappear. Not from failure, but through mergers or acquisitions.

Engage fi's 2026 M&A Study Reveals:

  • How many institutions are in a "running out of oxygen" scenario in which they cannot both invest in growth and technology
  • Why pressure to sell or merge will blindside boards of directors
  • Why buyer abundance will drive sellers' negotiating leverage

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Delivering strategic advisory solutions for banks and credit unions navigating a merger or acquisition.