KBRA Comments on the Proposed Acquisition of MB Financial, Inc. (MBFI) by Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases a comment on MB Financial, Inc. KBRA views the proposed merger favorably for creditors; both MB Financial, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: MBFI), as well as Fifth Third Bancorp’s (NASDAQ: FITB; not rated). The strategic rationale for the transaction seems clear, with the above average purchase price justified in KBRA’s view based on the quality of MBFI’s franchise, financial performance and condition. Key to achieving financial returns from th