Regulators clear Prosperity (NYSE: PB) acquisition of Stellar (NYSE: STEL)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Stellar Bancorp, Inc. reported that it and Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. have received all regulatory approvals needed for Prosperity’s pending acquisition of Stellar and the related merger of Stellar Bank into Prosperity Bank. Approvals include a waiver of prior approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and merger approvals from the FDIC and the Texas Department of Banking.
A special meeting of Stellar shareholders to vote on the Merger Agreement is scheduled for May 27, 2026, and the merger is expected to close on or about July 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions. A Form S-4 registration statement for Prosperity stock to be issued in the transaction is effective, and the joint proxy statement/prospectus is being mailed to Stellar shareholders.
Positive
- All regulatory approvals received for Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.’s acquisition of Stellar Bancorp, Inc. and the related bank merger, clearing a major condition to closing ahead of the expected on-or-about July 1, 2026 completion, subject to Stellar shareholder approval and other customary conditions.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Regulatory clearance moves the Prosperity–Stellar merger close to completion.
The companies now have all required regulatory approvals, including a Federal Reserve waiver and bank merger approvals from the FDIC and Texas Department of Banking. This significantly reduces execution risk for the transaction, leaving shareholder approval and customary closing conditions as the main remaining steps.
The shareholder vote on May 27, 2026 and the targeted closing on or about July 1, 2026 provide a clear timetable for combining the franchises. For Stellar holders, the filing confirms that regulatory hurdles are cleared and that the deal structure described in the S-4 Registration Statement is moving toward implementation, subject to the vote and any remaining conditions.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Shareholder meeting date: May 27, 2026
Expected merger closing: On or about July 1, 2026
Prosperity total assets: $38.463 billion
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6 metrics
Shareholder meeting date
May 27, 2026
Special meeting of Stellar shareholders to vote on Merger Agreement
Expected merger closing
On or about July 1, 2026
Target completion date for Prosperity’s acquisition of Stellar
Prosperity total assets
$38.463 billion
As of December 31, 2025 for Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.
Prosperity branches
312 locations
Full-service banking locations operated by Prosperity
Form S-4 file number
333-294882
Registration Statement for Prosperity shares issued in merger
S-4 effectiveness date
April 21, 2026
Date Registration Statement for merger consideration became effective
Key Terms
waiver of prior approval, Merger Agreement, Registration Statement, proxy statement/prospectus, +1 more
5 terms
waiver of prior approval regulatory
"announcing the receipt of a waiver of prior approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas"
Merger Agreement financial
"pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 27, 2026"
A merger agreement is a binding contract that lays out the exact terms for two companies to combine, including the price, what each side will deliver, and the conditions that must be met before the deal is completed. Investors care because it sets the timetable, payouts and risks — like a blueprint or prenup that shows whether the deal is likely to close, how ownership will change, and what could cancel or alter the payout they expect.
Registration Statement regulatory
"Prosperity has filed with the SEC a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) on Form S-4"
A registration statement is a formal document that companies file with a government agency to offer new shares of stock to the public. It provides essential information about the company's finances, operations, and risks, helping investors make informed decisions. Think of it as a detailed product description that ensures transparency and trust before buying into a company.
proxy statement/prospectus regulatory
"includes a prospectus of Prosperity and a proxy statement of Stellar included therein (the “proxy statement/prospectus”)"
A proxy statement or prospectus is a document that companies send to shareholders to provide important information about upcoming decisions or investments, such as voting on company issues or offering new shares to the public. It helps investors understand the details and risks involved, enabling them to make informed choices about their ownership or involvement with the company.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"cautionary notes on forward looking statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): April 22, 2026
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Item 8.01 Voluntary Disclosure
On April 22, 2026, Stellar Bancorp, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Stellar”), and Prosperity Bancshares, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Prosperity”), issued a joint press release announcing the receipt of a waiver of prior approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas with respect to the previously announced proposed merger of Stellar with and into Prosperity (the “Merger”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 27, 2026, by and between Prosperity and Stellar (the “Merger Agreement”), as well as regulatory approvals from each of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Texas Department of Banking with respect to the proposed merger of Stellar Bank, Stellar’s wholly owned banking subsidiary, with and into Prosperity Bank, Prosperity’s wholly owned banking subsidiary (the “Bank Merger”), following the Merger.
All regulatory approvals necessary to complete the Merger and the Bank Merger have now been received. The special meeting of Stellar shareholders to consider and vote on the Merger Agreement is scheduled to be held on May 27, 2026. The Merger is expected to be completed on or about July 1, 2026, subject to approval by Stellar shareholders and the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement.
A copy of the joint press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit | ||||
| 99.1 | Joint press release of Stellar Bancorp, Inc. and Prosperity Bancshares, Inc., dated April 22, 2026. | ||||
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Cautionary Notes on Forward Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains statements regarding the proposed transaction between Prosperity and Stellar; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of the proposed transaction; future opportunities for Prosperity; the issuance of common stock of Prosperity contemplated by the Merger Agreement; the expected timing of the closing of the proposed transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement; the ability of the parties to complete the proposed transaction considering the various closing conditions and any other statements about future expectations that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. From time to time, oral or written forward-looking statements may also be included in other information released to the public. Such forward-looking statements are typically, but not exclusively, identified by the use in the statements of words or phrases such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intend,” “is anticipated,” “is expected,” “is intended,” “objective,” “plan,” “projected,” “projection,” “will affect,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will decrease,” “will grow,” “will impact,” “will increase,” “will incur,” “will reduce,” “will remain,” “will result,” “would be,” variations of such words or phrases (including where the word “could,” “may,” or “would” is used rather than the word “will” in a phrase) and similar words and phrases indicating that the statement addresses some future result, occurrence, plan or objective. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including forecasts or trends, and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections about Prosperity, Stellar and their respective subsidiaries or related to the proposed transaction between Prosperity and Stellar and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in such statements.
These forward-looking statements may include information about Prosperity’s and Stellar’s possible or assumed future economic performance or future results of operations, including future revenues, income, expenses, provision for loan losses, provision for taxes, effective tax rate, earnings per share and cash flows and Prosperity’s and Stellar’s future capital expenditures and dividends, future financial condition and changes therein, including changes in Prosperity’s and Stellar’s loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses, future capital structure or changes therein, as well as the plans and objectives of management for Prosperity’s and Stellar’s future operations, future or proposed acquisitions, the future or expected effect of acquisitions on Prosperity’s and Stellar’s operations, results of operations, financial condition, and future
economic performance, statements about the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, and statements about the assumptions underlying any such statement.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on expectations and assumptions Prosperity and Stellar currently believe to be valid. Because forward-looking statements relate to future results and occurrences, many of which are outside of the control of Prosperity and Stellar, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many possible events or factors could adversely affect the future financial results and performance of Prosperity, Stellar or the combined company and could cause those results or performance to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others: (1) the risk that the cost savings and synergies from the proposed transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer than anticipated to be realized, (2) disruption to Prosperity’s and Stellar’s businesses as a result of the announcements and pendency of the proposed transaction, (3) the risk that the integration of Stellar’s businesses and operations into Prosperity will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected, or that Prosperity is otherwise unable to successfully integrate Stellar’s business into its own, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, (4) the failure to obtain the necessary approval by the shareholders of Stellar, (5) reputational risk and the reaction of each company’s customers, suppliers, employees or other business partners to the proposed transaction, (6) the failure of the closing conditions in the Merger Agreement to be satisfied, or any unexpected delay in closing the proposed transaction or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement, (7) the dilution caused by the issuances of additional shares of Prosperity’s common stock in the proposed transaction, (8) the possibility that the proposed transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, (9) the outcome of any legal or regulatory proceedings that may be currently pending or later instituted against Prosperity before or after the proposed transaction, or against Stellar, (10) diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and (11) general competitive, economic, political and market conditions and other factors that may affect future results of Prosperity and Stellar. Prosperity and Stellar disclaim any obligation to update such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments. These and various other risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and factors are discussed in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed by Prosperity or Stellar and in other filings made by Prosperity and Stellar with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time.
Additional Information about the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, Prosperity has filed with the SEC a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) on Form S-4 (File No. 333-294882) to register the shares of Prosperity common stock to be issued to the shareholders of Stellar in connection with the proposed transaction. The Registration Statement includes a prospectus of Prosperity and a proxy statement of Stellar included therein (the “proxy statement/prospectus”), which will be sent to the shareholders of Stellar in connection with the proposed transaction. The Registration Statement was declared effective on April 21, 2026, at which time Prosperity filed a final prospectus and Stellar filed a definitive proxy statement. The mailing of the proxy statement/prospectus to Stellar shareholders is expected to commence on or about April 23, 2026. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that may be filed by Prosperity or Stellar with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROXY/STATEMENT PROSPECTUS, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders may obtain the Registration Statement and the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents that are filed with the SEC by Prosperity or Stellar, as applicable, free of charge from the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov or through the investor relations section of Prosperity’s website at https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/investor-relations/ or Stellar’s website at https://ir.stellar.bank.
Participants in the Solicitation
Prosperity, Stellar and certain of their directors and executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Stellar’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Prosperity and their ownership of Prosperity common stock is contained in the definitive proxy statement for Prosperity’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Prosperity Annual Meeting Proxy Statement”), which was filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026, including under the headings “Item 1. Election of Directors,” “Corporate Governance,” “Executive Compensation and Other Matters,” “Item 3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation,” and “Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock by Management of the Company and Principal
Shareholders.” Information about the directors and executive officers of Stellar and their ownership of Stellar common stock is contained in Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 of Stellar (the “Stellar 10-K/A”), which was filed with the SEC on April 17, 2026. Additional information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders of Stellar in connection with the proposed transaction, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed transaction filed with the SEC. To the extent holdings of securities by potential participants (or the identity of such participants) have changed since the information printed in the Prosperity Annual Meeting Proxy Statement or the Stellar 10-K/A, such information has been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Forms 3 and 4 filed with the SEC, as applicable. Free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed transaction and free copies of the other SEC filings to which reference is made in this paragraph may be obtained from the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov or through the investor relations section of Prosperity’s website at https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/investor-relations/ or Stellar’s website at https://ir.stellar.bank.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell, or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell, or an invitation to subscribe for, buy or sell any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, invitation, sale or solicitation would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
STELLAR BANCORP, INC. | ||||||||
| Date: April 22, 2026 | By: | /s/ Paul P. Egge | ||||||
| Paul P. Egge | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
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PRESS RELEASE
PROSPERITY BANCSHARES AND STELLAR BANCORP ANNOUNCE RECEIPT OF REGULATORY APPROVALS FOR PROSPERITY’S PENDING ACQUISITION OF STELLAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HOUSTON, TEXAS, April 22, 2026. Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® (NYSE: PB) (“Prosperity”), the parent company of Prosperity Bank®, and Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: STEL) (“Stellar”), the parent company of Stellar Bank, today announced the receipt of all regulatory approvals necessary to complete Prosperity’s previously announced proposed acquisition of Stellar.
A waiver of prior approval with respect to the merger of the holding companies has been granted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and each of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Texas Department of Banking have approved the merger of Stellar Bank with and into Prosperity Bank following the merger of the holding companies.
The special meeting of Stellar shareholders to consider and vote on the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 27, 2026, by and between Prosperity and Stellar (the “Merger Agreement”), is scheduled to be held on May 27, 2026. The merger is expected to be completed on or about July 1, 2026, subject to approval by Stellar shareholders and the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement.
About Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.®
As of December 31, 2025, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® is a $38.463 billion Houston, Texas based regional financial holding company providing personal banking services and investments to consumers and businesses throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1983, Prosperity believes in a community banking philosophy, taking care of customers, businesses and communities in the areas it serves by providing financial solutions to simplify everyday financial needs. In addition to offering traditional deposit and loan products, Prosperity offers digital banking solutions, credit and debit cards, mortgage services, retail brokerage services, trust and wealth management, and treasury management.
Prosperity currently operates 312 full-service banking locations: 62 in the Houston area, including The Woodlands; 36 in the South Texas area including Corpus Christi and Victoria; 61 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area; 22 in the East Texas area; 28 in the Central Texas area including Austin and San Antonio; 45 in the West Texas area including Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Abilene; Amarillo and Wichita Falls; 15 in the Bryan/College Station area, 6 in the Central Oklahoma area; 8 in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, 18 in the Central, South Texas and San Antonio areas doing business as American Bank and 11 in the San Antonio area doing business as Texas Partners Bank.
About Stellar Bancorp, Inc.
Stellar Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Stellar’s principal banking subsidiary, Stellar Bank, provides a diversified range of commercial banking services primarily to small- to medium-sized businesses and individual customers across Houston, Dallas, Beaumont and surrounding communities in Texas.
Cautionary Notes on Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements regarding the proposed transaction between Prosperity and Stellar; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of the proposed transaction; future opportunities for Prosperity; the issuance of common stock of Prosperity contemplated by the Merger Agreement; the expected timing of the closing of the proposed transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement; the ability of the parties to complete the proposed transaction considering the various closing conditions and any other statements about future expectations that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. From time to time, oral or written forward-looking statements may also be included in other information released to the public. Such forward-looking statements are typically, but not exclusively, identified by the use in the statements of words or phrases such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intend,” “is anticipated,” “is expected,” “is intended,” “objective,” “plan,” “projected,” “projection,” “will affect,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will decrease,” “will grow,” “will impact,” “will increase,” “will incur,” “will reduce,” “will remain,” “will result,” “would be,” variations of such words or phrases (including where the word “could,” “may,” or “would” is used rather than the word “will” in a phrase) and similar
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words and phrases indicating that the statement addresses some future result, occurrence, plan or objective . Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including forecasts or trends, and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections about Prosperity, Stellar and their respective subsidiaries or related to the proposed transaction between Prosperity and Stellar and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in such statements.
These forward-looking statements may include information about Prosperity’s and Stellar’s possible or assumed future economic performance or future results of operations, including future revenues, income, expenses, provision for loan losses, provision for taxes, effective tax rate, earnings per share and cash flows and Prosperity’s and Stellar’s future capital expenditures and dividends, future financial condition and changes therein, including changes in Prosperity’s and Stellar’s loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses, future capital structure or changes therein, as well as the plans and objectives of management for Prosperity’s and Stellar’s future operations, future or proposed acquisitions, the future or expected effect of acquisitions on Prosperity’s and Stellar’s operations, results of operations, financial condition, and future economic performance, statements about the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, and statements about the assumptions underlying any such statement.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on expectations and assumptions Prosperity and Stellar currently believe to be valid. Because forward-looking statements relate to future results and occurrences, many of which are outside of the control of Prosperity and Stellar, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many possible events or factors could adversely affect the future financial results and performance of Prosperity, Stellar or the combined company and could cause those results or performance to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others: (1) the risk that the cost savings and synergies from the proposed transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer than anticipated to be realized, (2) disruption to Prosperity’s and Stellar’s businesses as a result of the announcements and pendency of the proposed transaction, (3) the risk that the integration of Stellar’s businesses and operations into Prosperity will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected, or that Prosperity is otherwise unable to successfully integrate Stellar’s business into its own, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, (4) the failure to obtain the necessary approval by the shareholders of Stellar, (5) reputational risk and the reaction of each company’s customers, suppliers, employees or other business partners to the proposed transaction, (6) the failure of the closing conditions in the Merger Agreement to be satisfied, or any unexpected delay in closing the proposed transaction or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement, (7) the dilution caused by the issuances of additional shares of Prosperity’s common stock in the proposed transaction, (8) the possibility that the proposed transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, (9) the outcome of any legal or regulatory proceedings that may be currently pending or later instituted against Prosperity before or after the proposed transaction, or against Stellar, (10) diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and (11) general competitive, economic, political and market conditions and other factors that may affect future results of Prosperity and Stellar. Prosperity and Stellar disclaim any obligation to update such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments. These and various other risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and factors are discussed in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed by Prosperity or Stellar and in other filings made by Prosperity and Stellar with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time.
Additional Information about the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, Prosperity has filed with the SEC a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) on Form S-4 (File No. 333-294882) to register the shares of Prosperity common stock to be issued to the shareholders of Stellar in connection with the proposed transaction. The Registration Statement includes a prospectus of Prosperity and a proxy statement of Stellar included therein (the “proxy statement/prospectus”), which will be sent to the shareholders of Stellar in connection with the proposed transaction. The Registration Statement was declared effective on April 21, 2026, at which time Prosperity filed a final prospectus and Stellar filed a definitive proxy statement. The mailing of the proxy statement/prospectus to Stellar shareholders is expected to commence on or about April 23, 2026. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that may be filed by Prosperity or Stellar with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROXY/STATEMENT PROSPECTUS, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders may obtain the Registration Statement and the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents that are filed with the SEC by Prosperity or Stellar, as applicable, free of charge from the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov or through the investor relations section of Prosperity’s website at https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/investor-relations/ or Stellar’s website at https://ir.stellar.bank.
Participants in the Solicitation
Prosperity, Stellar and certain of their directors and executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Stellar’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Prosperity and their ownership of Prosperity common stock is contained in the definitive proxy statement for Prosperity’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Prosperity Annual Meeting Proxy Statement”), which was filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026, including under the headings “Item 1. Election of Directors,” “Corporate Governance,” “Executive Compensation and Other Matters,” “Item 3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation,” and “Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock by Management of the Company and Principal Shareholders.” Information about the directors and executive officers of Stellar and their ownership of Stellar common stock is contained in
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Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 of Stellar (the “Stellar 10-K/A”), which was filed with the SEC on April 17, 2026. Additional information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders of Stellar in connection with the proposed transaction, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed transaction filed with the SEC. To the extent holdings of securities by potential participants (or the identity of such participants) have changed since the information printed in the Prosperity Annual Meeting Proxy Statement or the Stellar 10-K/A, such information has been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Forms 3 and 4 filed with the SEC, as applicable. Free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed transaction and free copies of the other SEC filings to which reference is made in this paragraph may be obtained from the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov or through the investor relations section of Prosperity’s website at https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/investor-relations/ or Stellar’s website at https://ir.stellar.bank.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell, or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell, or an invitation to subscribe for, buy or sell any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, invitation, sale or solicitation would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.
For more information contact:
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.
Cullen Zalman
Executive Vice President – Banking and Corporate Activities
281.269.7199
cullen.zalman@prosperitybankusa.com
Stellar Bancorp, Inc.
Paul Egge
Chief Financial Officer
281.517.6461
paul.egge@stellar.bank
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FAQ
When is Prosperity’s acquisition of Stellar Bancorp expected to close?
The merger of Prosperity and Stellar is expected to be completed on or about July 1, 2026. This timing depends on receiving approval from Stellar shareholders at the May 27, 2026 special meeting and satisfying or waiving remaining customary closing conditions in the Merger Agreement.
What regulatory approvals have Prosperity and Stellar received for their pending merger?
The companies received a waiver of prior approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas for the holding company merger and approvals from the FDIC and Texas Department of Banking for the bank merger. Together, these constitute all regulatory approvals required to complete the transaction.
What SEC filings support the Prosperity–Stellar transaction for Stellar Bancorp investors?
Prosperity filed a Form S-4 Registration Statement registering Prosperity common stock to be issued in the merger, which includes a joint proxy statement/prospectus. The registration statement became effective April 21, 2026, and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus is being mailed to Stellar shareholders.