Eastern swears off M&A amid activist investor’s pressure Banking January 24, 2026 Key insight: Eastern Bankshares’ CEO hardened his stance against future bank M&A deals. The comments came three months after activist…
Eastern in Mass. should sell itself: Activist investor Banking October 20, 2025 Key insight: Eastern Bankshares is facing pressure to sell from the same activist investor that pushed Dallas-based Comerica to make…
Eastern in Boston strikes deal for crosstown rival Banking April 26, 2025 Eastern Bankshares moved Thursday to bolster its position as Boston’s largest locally headquartered bank, agreeing to acquire HarborOne Bancorp for…