Bank7 Wins Century Financial Auction with $91M Bid, Up from $68M
BSVN sits 40% above its 52-week low of $38.29.
Summary
Bank7 Corp. won the auction for a 71% stake in Century Financial Services with a $91 million bid, up from the $68 million stalking-horse price. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · BSVN
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Successful Auction Bid
At the September 3, 2026 court-supervised auction, Bank7 Corp. was designated the successful bidder for a 71% controlling interest in Century Financial Services Corporation.
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Purchase Price Increased 34%
The final bid of $91.0 million (net cash price of approximately $89.0 million after a $2.0 million breakup fee credit) is up from the $68.0 million stalking-horse price disclosed on July 2, 2026.
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Combined Asset Base
Upon completion, the combined Southwest banking organization would hold approximately $3.4 billion in total assets, with Century contributing $1.36 billion in assets, $1.23 billion in deposits, and $845 million in gross loans as of June 30, 2026.
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Closing Conditions and Timeline
Completion remains subject to bank regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Analysis · BSVN · Finance
The court-supervised auction for a 71% controlling stake in Century Financial Services Corporation concluded with Bank7 Corp. named the successful bidder. Its final bid of $91.0 million—netting to approximately $89.0 million after a $2.0 million breakup fee credit—represents a 34% increase over the $68.0 million stalking-horse price disclosed in July. The higher price reflects competitive bidding and materially raises the acquisition cost, though the deal still requires bank regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with completion expected in Q4 2026. The combined entity would hold approximately $3.4 billion in total assets, with Century contributing $1.36 billion in assets, $1.23 billion in deposits, and $845 million in gross loans as of June 30, 2026.
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