2023-04-26
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Republic's stock price fell by almost 50% to a record low after reporting a
significant drop in deposits during the first quarter, losing around 40% of its
deposits following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The bank's
net outflows would have exceeded $100 billion if excluding a $30 billion
infusion from 11 larger banks.
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Republic is reportedly pursuing strategic options to reshape its balance sheet
after the deposit flight, with one potential path being for larger banks to buy
some of its assets and for the regional bank to raise additional equity.
The bank is also said to be looking to sell up to $100 billion of loans and securities to restructure its balance sheet.