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25 May 2006
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AmSouth s $10bn merger with Regions illustrates how consolidation in US banking sector can continue given the environment. With synergies worth $2.5bn, a deal made sense. But AmSouth s valuation at three times book meant Regions couldn t justify paying a premium.
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