MetroCity Acquires First IC, Reaches $4.8 Billion in Assets
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 02 2025
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Source: PRnewswire
- Acquisition Completed: MetroCity Bankshares successfully completed its acquisition of First IC Corporation on December 1, 2025, resulting in total assets of approximately $4.8 billion, significantly enhancing the company's competitive position in the banking sector.
- Loan and Deposit Growth: Following the acquisition, MetroCity's total loans reached $4.0 billion and total deposits amounted to $3.6 billion, further increasing its financial flexibility to support future business expansion initiatives.
- Branch Network Expansion: MetroCity now operates 30 full-service branches and two loan production offices across eight states, including Alabama and California, which enhances its service capabilities in multiple markets and strengthens its regional presence.
- Strategic Partnership Benefits: Chairman and CEO Nack Paek emphasized that this merger will create better banking services, positively impacting the economic development of the communities served, reflecting the company's commitment to its customers.
Analyst Views on MCBS
Wall Street analysts forecast MCBS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MCBS is 31.00 USD with a low forecast of 31.00 USD and a high forecast of 31.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Hold
Current: 27.310
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31.00
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31.00
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31.00
Current: 27.310
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31.00
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31.00
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31.00
About MCBS
MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. is a bank holding company. It operates through its banking subsidiary, Metro City Bank (the Bank), which is a Georgia state-chartered commercial bank. It offers a suite of loan and deposit products. The Bank operates over 30 full-service branches and two loan production offices across Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia. It offers customary banking services, such as consumer and commercial checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, commercial and consumer loans, including single-family residential loans, money transfers and a variety of other banking services. It offers traditional depository products, including checking, savings, money market and certificates of deposits. It also offers a full suite of online banking solutions, including access to account balances, online transfers, online bill payment and electronic delivery of customer statements, and mobile banking solutions.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
