Article: Fed blocks Bank of New York's bid to acquire Northeast Bancorp. (Federal Reserve Board; Northeast Bancorp Inc.)

Fed blocks Bank of New York's bid to acquire Northeast Bancorp

The Federal Reserve Board, citing its concern for the Bank of New York's capital position, has blocked the bank's seven-year-old plan to acquire New Haven-based Northeast Bancorp Inc.

"Our application to buy Northeast Bancorp was rejected. The deal is off," said Michael Pascale, vice president of investor relations for the Bank of New York. "In light of the Federal Reserve Board's action, I don't see how we can proceed further."

Since 1983, the Bank of New York has sought to acquire all of the voting shares of Northeast Bancorp, whose primary subsidiary is Stamford-based Union Trust ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!