RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. (OTCPK: RBAZ, “RBAZ”), the holding company of Republic Bank of Arizona, an Arizona state bank (“Republic Bank”) and Pima Federal Credit Union (“Pima”), announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Pima will purchase substantially all of the assets and assume substantially all of the liabilities of Republic Bank in an all-cash transaction.
Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to RBAZ Bancorp, Inc.
Based on RBAZ’s outstanding shares on a fully-diluted basis, other assumptions, and after taking into consideration the anticipated satisfaction of certain obligations of RBAZ and Republic Bank, including tax liabilities and holding company indebtedness, RBAZ currently estimates that its shareholders will receive approximately $22.00 per fully diluted share upon final liquidation, subject to various adjustments.
The purchase and assumption agreement has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both organizations. The combination is subject to approval by RBAZ’s shareholders, applicable regulators, and other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to be completed during the second half of 2024.
Transaction Announcement (PDF)