Prosperity Bancshares Completes Acquisition of Southwest Bancshares

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Prosperity Bancshares announced the completion of its merger with Southwest Bancshares, issuing over 4 million shares and integrating Southwest's banking operations and leadership.

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• Merger Completion

  Prosperity Bancshares finalized its acquisition of Southwest Bancshares, Inc., effective February 1, 2026, merging Southwest into Prosperity and Texas Partners Bank into Prosperity Bank.

• Share Issuance

  Prosperity issued 4,095,397 shares of common stock to former Southwest Bancshares shareholders and award holders, valued at approximately $285.6 million based on current stock price.

• Leadership Integration

  Key executives from Texas Partners Bank, a Southwest subsidiary, including Brent Given and Tom Moreno, will join Prosperity Bank in senior management roles, and Gene Dawson, Jr. joined Prosperity Bank's Board of Directors.

• Operational Integration Timeline

  Texas Partners Bank locations will continue operating under their current name until full operational integration, which is scheduled for November 2026.

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This 8-K marks the finalization of Prosperity Bancshares' acquisition of Southwest Bancshares, a strategic move that expands its footprint in Central Texas. The issuance of approximately $285.6 million in common stock to Southwest shareholders represents a notable capital event for Prosperity. The integration of key management from Texas Partners Bank into Prosperity Bank's leadership structure is a positive step for operational continuity and leveraging local expertise. This completion follows a series of recent M&A activities by Prosperity, indicating an aggressive growth strategy. Investors should monitor the integration process and future financial reports for the combined entity's performance.