Creating a Texas Banking Heavyweight
Prosperity senior chair and CEO David Zalman said the merger will create the second-largest bank by deposits headquartered in Texas, boasting more than 330 banking centers statewide.
Zalman said the combination expands scale and “better positions us to invest in future opportunities and serve our customers,” adding that the deal is expected to significantly strengthen Prosperity’s presence in the Houston market.
Franklin echoed that view, describing the companies as having a “complementary footprint” and saying the merger will form “one of the strongest Texas banking franchises,” with broader capabilities and added financial muscle.
Timeline and Approvals
The merger has received unanimous approval from the boards of both companies and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals, Stellar shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions.
