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An After-Tax Difference (Dan Andrews Commentary)

Conventional wisdom may no longer apply in all investment situations with an ever-shifting tax environment.

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Simmons Absorbs $604M Loss, Recoups With Stock SaleLock Icon

George A. Makris Jr., Simmons’ departing CEO, said he was “very proud of the fact that we were able to do this transaction.” [Karen E. Segrave]

Simmons First absorbed a $604 million loss on securities sales, but a stock offering and investor confidence steadied the bank’s outlook.

New Roles at Cobb-Vantress, First Community Bank & Central States (Movers & Shakers)

This week’s Movers & Shakers highlights leadership changes across Arkansas in banking, health care, education, agriculture and more.

Investor Pays $31.8M for Farmington Homes (NWA Real Deals)Lock Icon

A Dallas real estate investment company paid $31.8 million for a portfolio of duplexes and condominiums in Farmington.

Banking & Finance / Insurance / Investments

TMB Capital Partners Transitions to Independent Advisory FirmLock Icon

A six-member wealth management team with $1 billion in assets under advisement is leaving Raymond James to launch its own SEC-registered firm. read more >

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Whataburger at 1815 N. First St. in Jacksonville. [George Waldon]
Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Whataburger Sale Exceeds $3.6M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

A 2,580-SF fast-food eatery in Jacksonville tipped the scales at $3.61 million. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Investments / Nonprofits

Jeff Amerine Named Board Chair of Ark Angel Alliance (Super Mover)

Amerine is the founder and managing director of Startup Junkie Consulting of Fayetteville. read more >

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Construction / Real Estate / Tourism

Hillview Village Apartments Sell for $4.3MLock Icon

The next round of million-dollar real estate transactions and construction contracts starts with a North Little Rock apartment complex. read more >

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Investments / Public Companies / Retail

Dillard’s Stock Drops Sharply From February PeakLock Icon

What a difference 13 days makes. read more >

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Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Best Drive Tire Center Sells for $2.9MLock Icon

A 30,420-SF industrial facility in North Little Rock leads this week’s parade of million-dollar real estate transactions in Pulaski County. read more >

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Kristi Crum, CEO of Rock Dental Brands of Little Rock (Karen E. Segrave)
Business Services / Health Care / Investments

Rock Dental Brands Continues Growth with New Arkansas AcquisitionLock Icon

Rock Dental Brands, backed by a $90 million investment, continues its expansion with an upcoming Arkansas acquisition and a growing M&A team to drive strategic growth. read more >

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Uniti Group Inc. headquarters in Little Rock. The Uniti-Windstream merger was valued at $13.4 billion. [Emma Mayes]
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Health Care

Big Deals in Arkansas Up 30% In ValueLock Icon

This year’s list includes not only acquisitions but also major investments, reflecting the growing role of private equity in the state. read more >

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Parham Pointe Apartments at 1500 Parham Pointe Drive in Little Rock. [Google Maps]
Business Services / Construction / Real Estate

Parham Pointe Sale Tops $20M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

The buyer is Caisson Parham Owner LLC, an affiliate of Fayetteville’s Caisson Capital Partners. read more >

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Construction / Energy / Nonprofits

Tandem Industrial Buy Surpasses $7.4M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

Two properties in west Little Rock occupied by Handling Systems & Conveyors sold in separate transactions totaling $6.33 million. read more >

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Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Rosehill Construction to Build Little Rock Storage Facility for $7.1MLock Icon

A self-storage project in Little Rock begins this week’s roster of million-dollar real estate transactions and construction contracts. read more >

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Industry

Bank OZK Grows Its Texas Branches

Bank OZK's rapid Texas expansion brings nine new branches to competitive markets like Dallas, Houston and Austin, setting the stage for growth in the Lone Star State. read more >

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Arvest Bank again led the state with $930 million in loans originating in Arkansas, a 15% increase from 2023. [Google Maps]

Arkansas Mortgage Market Rebounds in 2024, With Arvest Leading the WayLock Icon

Of the 12 mortgage lenders that have shared information with Arkansas Business for the past two years, eight of them saw an increase in overall value of mortgages that originated in Arkansas. Five of those institutions saw gains of 10% or more. read more >

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George Makris Jr. chairman and CEO of Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff. [Karen E. Segrave ]

Simmons First National Shutters 12 Texas Branches in Strategic Consolidation MoveLock Icon

In 2024, Simmons First National Corp. closed 12 branches in Texas, focusing on growth in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, while shifting away from less profitable markets like San Antonio and Austin. read more >

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U.S. Rep. French Hill has issued a list of 25 priorities to “Make Community Banking Great Again.” [photo provided]
Small Business

Views From the Chair: French Hill’s Plans for Leading Financial Services PanelLock Icon

U.S. Rep. French Hill, as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, plans to reduce regulatory burdens for community banks while promoting innovation and transparency in finance. read more >

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Farmers & Merchants Bank CEO Brad Chambless on Leadership & Community Banking

The chair of the Arkansas Bankers Association chair champions fraud prevention, senior protection and community support in banking. read more >

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Parham Pointe Apartments in Little Rock.
Construction / Investments / Manufacturing

Parham Pointe Apartments Sell for More Than $20.2MLock Icon

Highlighting recent million-dollar real estate deals in Little Rock, including apartment complexes, office-warehouses, retail spaces, and a luxury home sale. read more >

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Construction / Health Care / Real Estate

Towne Center Sale Closes at $4.3M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

MTC Baseline LLC, an affiliate of Denver’s Baceline Group, acquired the 34,418-SF commercial project in Maumelle. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Investments

Central Bank Forms Holding Company

Central Bancshares Inc., the new holding company, will become the owner of the $674 million-asset lender. read more >

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Construction / Health Care / Real Estate

Maumelle Villas Sell For $8.05M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

A 61-unit townhome project in Maumelle weighed in at $8.05 million. read more >

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Legal Trump Pardon Doesn’t Shield Ex-Nursing Home Operator From Arkansas Prison Sentence
Whispers El Dorado Ballot Committee Launches Push for Sunday Alcohol SalesLock Icon
Transportation $500M Highway 112 Expansion Begins in Northwest Arkansas
Transportation Judy McReynolds’ 16-Year Leadership Journey at ArcBestLock Icon
Retail Walmart’s Real Estate Strategy: Owning and Redeveloping Shopping CentersLock Icon
Whispers Budget Tightening Leads Arkansas Blue Cross to Offer Employees Early RetirementLock Icon
Banking & Finance Arkansas Accounting Firms Turn to AI for EfficiencyLock Icon
Opinion A CEO Retires (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Nonprofits Goodwill Arkansas Builds Momentum: New Stores, Higher Revenue and Growing ServicesLock Icon
Brian Marsh, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, discusses Goodwill’s free adult high school. At right, Goodwill’s newest store in west Little Rock is under construction and scheduled to open next month. [Karen E. Segrave]
Whispers Arkansas Highway Commission Loses Eminent Domain FightLock Icon