Fifth Third's Comerica Buy is a Financial 'Home Run' -- Market Talk

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Oct 06

1149 ET - TD Cowen evaluates M&A deals using two key metrics: financial impact and long-term growth potential. In terms of financial impact, Fifth Third Bancorp's $10.9 billion acquisition of Comerica is a home run, TD Cowen analysts say in a research note. The deal will boost per-share earnings and increase efficiency. "From this vantage point, this is one of the most financially attractive bank transactions that we've seen in decades." The worry lies in growth potential. Comerica recently received pressure from an activist investor because its growth metrics lagged peers. Fifth Third will be tasked with unlocking Comerica's value to support long-term growth, the analysts said. (connor.hart@wsj.com)

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