Deal extends bank's reach in U.S. southeast
Number of banks may not be good indicator of competition
Deal worth US$228.5 million
Alternative investment firm completes Quebec acquistion
Insurer gains regulatory approval
Takes 74% stake in financial planning firm
Crosbie & Co. finds increase in average deal size
Transaction is part of John Hancock acquisition
Butler Financial, W.P.G. agree to merge
Cash and share deal expected to close in July