PNC Bank today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ambassador Financial Group, Inc., a provider of balance sheet management, investment banking and capital markets services to banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.
Upon the closing of the transaction, which is subject to customary conditions, AFG will become a subsidiary of PNC Bank within the Capital Markets Financial Institutions Group in the Corporate & Institutional Banking business.
"This combination represents an opportunity to deliver tailored end-to-end solutions and positions us to offer a full product platform to banks and other financial institutions," said Charlotte McLaughlin, president and chief executive officer of PNC Capital Markets. "We look forward to expanding our advisory services with enhanced merger and acquisition and capital markets capabilities in the financial institutions group space, and deepening relationships with clients."
"It is an exciting time for Ambassador as we are thrilled to be joining the PNC family. Our business model has always been to deliver strong capital markets execution with main street customer service through customized client-specific strategies and solutions," said Rob Pachence, co-founder and managing partner, AFG. "Combining our process within PNC's robust Capital Markets Financial Institutions Group resources will create a first-class platform dedicated to serving our clients' needs."
Matt Resch, co-founder and managing partner, AFG, further stated, "This is a logical evolution of Ambassador's business model and a natural fit partnering with PNC. We have had the opportunity to work closely with each other over the years on client projects and share similar cultural philosophies. Together we are creating a one-of-a-kind platform that will deliver tailored client centric solutions to assist them achieve their strategic objectives. We will accomplish this by leveraging PNC's balance sheet, resources, and expertise with our advisory approach."
Founded in 2006, Ambassador Financial Group, Inc. is headquartered in Allentown, PA. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019, and the terms will not be disclosed.
About Ambassador Financial Group, Inc.
Ambassador Financial Group, Inc. is a FINRA registered broker‐dealer which offers a comprehensive suite of strategic, customized solutions to banks and thrifts and other financial institutions nationwide, including balance sheet management, investment banking and capital markets services.
About PNC
PNC Bank, National Association is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
