First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Purchases Failed Bank in Florida
First Citizens BancShares said that it had entered an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) to purchase Sun American Bank of Boca Raton, Florida. The bank failed on March 5, 2010, and the FDIC was named the receiver of the bank by the regulatory authorities of Florida. Frank B. Holding Jr., the CEO of First Citizens BancShares, said, “South Florida is a great market for our company, especially with our focus on individuals, small to mid-sized businesses and the medical community. This agreement will allow us to extend our presence in Florida and focus on building long-term relationships…