Regions Financial Corp. to Acquire The Frazer Lanier Company, Expanding Municipal and Corporate Investment Banking Services

Regions Financial Corp. on Thursday announced it has closed on the acquisition of The Frazer Lanier Company, Incorporated, a full-service investment banking firm specializing in municipal and corporate securities.

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Based in Montgomery, Ala., Frazer Lanier serves corporations, cities, counties and local boards, building a reputation for excellence in corporate and municipal finance since the company’s founding in 1976. Thousands of clients have turned to Frazer Lanier to serve as an underwriter or placement agent for tax-exempt and taxable bonds.

The acquisition supports Regions’ strategic priorities by expanding investment banking capabilities and enhancing services for public sector and institutional clients across Regions’ multi-state footprint.

Key Highlights of the Acquisition:

• Combines Frazer Lanier’s experience with Regions’ Corporate Banking and Capital Markets divisions
• Expands Regions Bank’s municipal finance and investment banking capabilities
• Enhances capital markets offerings for public, corporate and institutional clients
• Strengthens client services access for municipal entities across multiple states

Strategic Impact and Leadership Insights:

“Two of our top priorities at Regions Bank are strategically expanding our services and investing in top-tier banking talent,” said John Turner, Chairman, President and CEO of Regions Financial Corp. “By welcoming experienced bankers from Frazer Lanier to the Regions family, we are connecting Regions’ clients with even greater capabilities while advancing our long-term strategy for growth.”

Frazer Lanier will be integrated into Regions Bank’s Capital Markets division, part of the company’s Corporate Banking group.

“There’s a natural fit here,” added Brian Willman, head of Corporate Banking for Regions. “Frazer Lanier has built trust by staying close to clients and helping them navigate important decisions. That’s exactly how we approach relationships at Regions. Together, we can expand that model by bringing more ideas, more capabilities and more connectivity to clients across our markets.”

Expanded Capabilities for Municipal and Institutional Clients:

The acquisition is designed to:

• Further increase Regions’ competitive positioning in serving cities, counties and public sector organizations
• Deliver integrated financial solutions combining extensive banking and capital markets experience
• Provide enhanced access to bond issuance and financing strategies
• Strengthen Regions Bank’s position as a trusted financial leader in municipal finance

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