Mergers and Acquisitions - (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2017 USD ($) shares	Jan. 03, 2017 USD ($) shares
Park Sterling Corporation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Fixed exchange ratio for shares issued (in shares)	0.14
Common stock shares issued \| shares	7,480,343
Total purchase price	$ 692,959
Value of stock options	$ 4,305
Southeastern Bank Financial
Mergers and Acquisitions
Fixed exchange ratio for shares issued (in shares)		0.7307
Common stock shares issued \| shares		4,978,338
Total purchase price		$ 435,115
Value of stock options		$ 490

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Represents the fixed exchange ratio per share of acquirer's shares to be received in exchange for shares of acquiree entity.

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