Article: Wachovia, Central Fidelity Banks Inc. Announce Merger

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Fidelity Banks Inc. (Nasdaq: CFBS), the parent of Central Fidelity National Bank in Richmond, Va., and Wachovia Corporation (NYSE: WB) announced the signing of a definitive agreement for a merger between the two companies. The agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is subject to the approval of shareholders and appropriate regulatory agencies. The merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

The merger with Central Fidelity, combined with Wachovia's recently announced acquisition of Jefferson Bankshares Inc. of Charlottesville, Va., will position Wachovia as the ...

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