--- title: Paladin Blog | Bob Moreau --- [![Paladin fs](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/hubfs/Paladin_September2019%20Theme/Images/logo-paladin-dark.svg) ](http://paladin-fs.com/) - [![LinkedIn](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/hubfs/Paladin_September2019%20Theme/Images/linkedin.svg) linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/paladin-fs-llc/) - [![Twitter](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/hubfs/Paladin_September2019%20Theme/Images/twitter-logo-button.svg) twitter-logo-button ](https://twitter.com/Paladinfs) ![paladin_blueline2](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/hubfs/paladin_blueline2.jpg) # Paladin Blog ## Bob Moreau ### Recent Posts ## [How to Make a Merger Successful](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/how-to-make-a-merger-successful) Posted by [Bob Moreau](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/author/bob-moreau) on Mar 31, 2021 2:48:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bigstock-The-Sand-Lizard-Lacerta-agili-419592796.jpg?width=767&name=bigstock-The-Sand-Lizard-Lacerta-agili-419592796.jpg) ](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/how-to-make-a-merger-successful) Mergers are a common occurrence in the current community banking environment. In our discussions with bankers about strategic growth and possible acquisitions, we find that most are either active in the pursuit or at least open to possible merger opportunities. All bankers should be prepared and have core contract language in place to address being acquired as well as acquiring another institution before an acquisition opportunity is presented. Below is an actual case study showing many of the critical factors that need to be considered in a core contract for a successful merger. [Read More](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/how-to-make-a-merger-successful) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/how-to-make-a-merger-successful#comments-listing) Topics: [Paladin Research](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/paladin-research), [Fintech](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/fintech) [All posts](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/all) [Content Title](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/author/bob-moreau#) Description < Previous page Next page > ### Recent Posts ### Subscribe Here! ### Posts by Tag - [Contract Negotiations (34)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/contract-negotiations) - [Fintech (27)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/fintech) - [Paladin Research (24)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/paladin-research) - [Fiserv (20)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/fiserv) - [community banks (20)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/community-banks) - [Jack Henry (17)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/jack-henry) - [Credit Unions (13)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/credit-unions) - [FIS (12)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/fis) - [Bank Tech Spending (8)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/bank-tech-spending) - [Editorial (8)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/editorial) - [Bank Technology (7)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/bank-technology) - [Fidelity (7)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/fidelity) - [M&A (6)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/ma) - [Vendor consolidation (5)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/vendor-consolidation) - [vendor merger (5)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/vendor-merger) - [OSI (4)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/osi) - [Paladin Success Stories (4)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/paladin-success-stories) - [open banking (3)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/open-banking) - [bank events (2)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/bank-events) - [credit union events (1)](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/topic/credit-union-events) [See all](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/blog/author/bob-moreau#) [![Paladin fs, LLC](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/hubfs/Paladin_September2019%20Theme/Images/logo-paladin-light.svg)](http://paladin-fs.com/) P.O. Box 660675 #17410 Dallas, TX 95266 - [![LinkedIn](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/hubfs/Paladin_September2019%20Theme/Images/linkedin.svg) linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/paladin-fs-llc/) - [![Twitter](https://blog.paladin-fs.com/hubfs/Paladin_September2019%20Theme/Images/twitter-logo-button.svg) twitter-logo-button ](https://twitter.com/Paladinfs) [877.746.4859 ](tel:877.746.4859) [info@paladin-fs.com ](mailto:info@paladin-fs.com) [Paladin Gives Back](http://paladin.bc-beta.com/paladin-gives-back/) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=249346&fmt=gif)