ATLANTA and NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACBI) today announced the completion, effective April 5, 2019, of the previously announced sale by its subsidiary Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A. of all 14 branches located in Tennessee and northwest Georgia, including its mortgage banking business, to FirstBank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FB Financial Corporation. In connection with the transaction, FirstBank assumed deposits of approximately $598 million and purchased approximately $385 million in loans associated with the Branches, and acquired certain other assets and assume certain other liabilities related to the Branches.
Prior to the completion of the transaction, Atlantic Capital Bank relocated its main office to Atlanta, Georgia. The Branches that were not closed by FirstBank in connection with the transaction commenced operations as branches of FirstBank beginning April 8, 2019.
Douglas L. Williams, President and CEO of Atlantic Capital commented, “We’ve worked collaboratively with our friends at FirstBank through the sale process, and are pleased that our talented Tennessee and northwest Georgia teammates have the opportunity to join a high-quality institution with a strong market presence to continue to serve our customers in these markets. We wish our loyal customers and our teammates the best in the future and thank them for their support of Atlantic Capital over the years.”
Mr. Williams continued, “Atlantic Capital is now fully engaged in implementing its refined strategy focused on the Atlanta market and our national commercial lines of business. We believe that this strategy, combined with our continued focus on sound credit quality, disciplined expense management, and strong growth in core deposit funding, will further build the value of our company. With this transaction, we are redirecting capital and management energy to address attractive growth opportunities and to enhance shareholder returns.”
Atlantic Capital was advised by the investment banking firms of Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. and Banks Street Partners, LLC. FB Financial Corporation was advised by the investment banking firm of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
About Atlantic Capital Bancshares
Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. is a $3 billion publicly traded bank holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlantic Capital offers commercial and not-for-profit banking services, specialty corporate financial services, private banking services and commercial real estate finance solutions to privately held companies and individuals in the greater Atlanta area, as well as specialized financial services to select clients nationally.
