The transaction information is sourced from an SEC EDGAR filing published on October 27, 2025. The form type is not specified in the available data. As of the date of this briefing, the deal remains pending regulatory approval and has not yet closed.
First Foundation retained two financial advisors to support the transaction. Keefe Bruyette and Woods, A Stifel Company, is serving as lead advisor to First Foundation and provided a fairness opinion to the target's board of directors. Jefferies LLC is also serving as financial advisor to First Foundation and rendered a fairness opinion to the board. On the acquirer side, Stephens Inc. is serving as exclusive financial advisor to FirstSun Capital Bancorp and rendered a fairness opinion to FirstSun's board of directors, functioning as the lead financial advisor for the acquirer.
Legal representation has been retained by both parties. Alston & Bird LLP served as legal counsel to First Foundation. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP served as legal counsel to FirstSun Capital Bancorp.
The transaction documentation does not disclose specific details regarding the consideration structure, such as the allocation between cash and stock consideration, any earnout provisions, or deal adjustments. Similarly, no information has been disclosed regarding deal timing, expected closing conditions beyond regulatory approval, or any collar mechanisms. The exact form of the SEC filing containing this information has not been specified in the available data.