Jacque Kruppa Quoted in Bank Director on Importance of Pre-Deal Preparedness

Bradley attorney Jacque Kruppa was quoted in Bank Director on the importance of pre-deal preparedness for bank mergers and acquisitions, particularly around timing.

According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, deal activity increased significantly amongst U.S. banks in 2025, almost 45% over the prior year, and expectations are that 2026 could be similarly active.

Given the increasing number of deals happening, it’s best if boards and management teams decide on their M&A strategy far in advance of trying to complete any transactions. This includes “dusting off the playbook” and talking to regulators to ensure that a potential deal would likely not hit any roadblocks, said Kruppa. Having completed this prep work means that once the right partner is found then the bank is ready to move forward rather than starting flat-footed, she added.

The full article, “M&A Veterans Emphasize Importance of Deal Timing,” was published by Bank Director on Feb. 13, 2026.