Understanding First Citizens Bank’s acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank
There’s a First Citizens Bank location in the Village District. | Photo by RALtoday
When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed after a bank run earlier this month, it became the second biggest bank failure in the US. Now, one of NC’s oldest family-owned banks is picking up the pieces.
On Monday, March 27, Raleigh-based First Citizens Bank purchased the California-based lender. First Citizens’ acquisition of all SVB deposits and loans doubled its size. Here’s what else you need to know:
SVB customers automatically became First Citizens customers on Monday.
There will be no immediate changes to the accounts of SVB customers.
First Citizens will share SVB’s debt with the FDIC.
With the help of the FDIC, First Citizens has acquired more than 20 small failed banks since 2008.
First Citizens was founded in 1898 and is celebrating 125 years.
SVB was established in 1983 with a focus on the tech industry.
By the numbers
First Citizens assumed $110 billion in assets, $56 billion in deposits, and $72 billion in loans with the deal.
The FDIC still retains approx. $90 billion of SVB assets.
According to WRAL Techwire, the deal caused the local bank’s shares to increase 52% on Monday.
On Monday, SVB’s 17 banks opened as First Citizens branches.
Before the acquisition, First Citizens was worth $109 billion.
Now, First Citizens is worth more than $219 billion and is one of the 20 largest banks in America with 500+ branches in 23 states.
Read more about the acquisition and listen to a breakdown of SVB’s closing.
Events
Friday, March 31
The Secret Garden | Friday, Mar. 31-Sunday, Apr. 2 | Times vary | CLF Auditorium, 3209 Gresham Lake Rd., Ste. 136, Raleigh | $20 | Watch this classic family-friendly musical by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon.
Saturday, April 1
Paint Like Van Gogh Workshop: The Immersive Experience | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pleasant Valley Promenade, 6240 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $77-$92 | Relax and get creative with the help from an experienced local instructor.
Dreamville Music Festival | Saturday, Apr. 1-Sunday, Apr. 2 | 12 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | $385-$2,000 | World-famous hip-hop and R&B artists J. Cole, Drake, and Usher will headline the third-annual music festival.
First Anniversary Party | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 12-9 p.m. | Vault Craft Beer, 518 W. South St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the taproom with local market vendors, an Umbrella Dry Bar pop up, music, oysters, and more.
Sunday, April 2
Spring Wreath Making | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 1-3 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $75 | Customize your own indoor-outdoor spring wreath.
Neptunes Comedy | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Neptunes Parlour, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $10-$15 | See comedians Lauren Polli, Chris Rivoli, Aaron Ransom, and Helen Wildy perform live.
Plan ahead with our community events calendar below.
Sk1ll Fitness Studio will open this Saturday, April 1 at 8111 Rowlock Way, off Glenwood Avenue. Sk1ll’s classes range from indoor cycling and cardio Pilates to dance aerobics. See the full class list.
Take me out to Durham. Opening weekend for the Durham Bulls begins today, March 31. Snag tickets to see the Bulls take on the Norfolk Tides tonight at 6:35 p.m. — there will be a pre-game Triple-A National Championship title celebration and fireworks after the game.
Drink
“When There Are Nine,” a beer brewed by the women of Wye Hill Hospitality on International Women’s Day, is now available for purchase. You can pick up a four-pack of the pale wheat ale with blood orange at Wye Hill. Bonus: A portion of the proceeds supports the No Woman, No Girl Initiative.
Network
A huge business conference is moving from Boston to Raleigh. The Business of Software Conference will be held at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts October 1-4. The event will bring influential leaders from across the country to downtown. (Axios Raleigh)
Edu
The New York Times released an interactive tool Monday that helps users find “the best American colleges — for you.” Try out the Build Your Own College Rankings tool. Bonus: The News & Observer used the data to rank NC schools in categories, including which NC college graduates earn the most money.
The latest episode of The Urban Truth podcast features extraordinary women from the Raleigh community who recently celebrated International Women’s Day with Merz Aesthetics. These brilliant panelists shared their insights on the importance of embracing equity, allyship, and what drives inspiration in their personal + professional lives.*
Finance
Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Eat
Your daily reminder that you can get a sandwich named after you by participating in DRA’s Sandwich Week. One biz you can support: Wye Hill, home to burgers with all the fixins’. If you were an Offline member, you could get $20 off when dining in. Sign up for Offline with code RALTODAY.
Award
🏆 And the winner is...
RALtoday brewery bracket
Funguys was named the best brewery in Raleigh by our readers. | Graphic by RALtoday
The votes are in. After a close battle, Funguys Brewing has been named the best brewery in Raleigh by our readers.
You can visit our local winner for a cold one at 2408 Paula St., off Wake Forest Road.
Congrats, Funguys.
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