On November 7, 2008, PlainsCapital Corporation signed a definitive agreement to merge with Dallas-based First Southwest, one of the nation's top-ranking privately held financial advisory and investment banking firms.

For privately held, Texas-based PlainsCapital, the transaction establishes the company as a full-service middle market bank and provides additional equity capital and funding for future growth.

Additional information about the merger is provided in the documents below. Members of the media are encouraged to call or email PlainsCapital's media contacts.

Merger Information

Press Release
Merger Presentation
Merger FAQs

PlainsCapital Information

Alan B. White Bio
PlainsCapital Corporation Overview
PlainsCapital Corporation Statement of Condition
PlainsCapital Corporation History

First Southwest Information

Hill A. Feinberg Bio
First Southwest Overview
First Southwest History