Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

(In Thousands, Except Share Amounts)

Sale of Renasant Insurance, Inc.

Effective July 1, 2024, Renasant Bank sold substantially all of the assets of Renasant Insurance, Inc. for cash proceeds to Renasant Bank of $56,390. The sale resulted in an estimated after-tax impact to earnings of $36,400, which is net of estimated transaction-related expenses. The financial effects of the sale will be reflected in the third quarter of 2024.

Proposed Merger with The First Bancshares, Inc.

On July 29, 2024, the Company and The First Bancshares, Inc., a Mississippi corporation (“The First”), entered into an agreement and plan of merger, dated as of July 29, 2024 (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, among other things, The First will merge with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving entity in such merger (the “Merger”). Immediately following the Merger, The First’s subsidiary bank and Renasant Bank will enter into a subsidiary plan of merger, pursuant to which The First’s subsidiary bank will merge with and into Renasant Bank immediately after the Merger, with Renasant Bank as the surviving entity in such merger. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger, each outstanding share of common stock of The First will be converted into the right to receive one share of common stock of the Company.

The Merger is expected to close in the first half of 2025 and is subject to certain closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals and requisite approval by the stockholders of each company.

Offering of Common Stock

On July 31, 2024, the Company completed its public offering of an aggregate of 7,187,500 shares of its common stock at a price of $32.00 per share, including 937,500 shares of common stock upon the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares. The aggregate gross proceeds were $230,000. The net proceeds of the offering after deducting underwriting discounts and other estimated offering expenses are expected to be approximately $217,000. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes to support its continued growth, including investments in Renasant Bank and future strategic acquisitions.