VLY

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) announced a $340 million acquisition of Bluevine, a digital small-business banking platform, expected to close in early 2027. The deal will add 175,000 customers and $2.1 billion in core deposits, with management projecting over 8% EPS accretion in 2028 and $50 million in annual cost savings. The acquisition complements VLY's broader strategy to improve its funding mix and accelerate digital transformation.