Transactions

the assets of Acuity Bank Sparta Branch a subsidiary of Acuity have been acquired by State Bank Financial MERTZ ASSOCIATES acted as advisor to Acuity in preparing offering materials, contacting potential acquirers, evaluating competing indications of interest, structuring the transaction and participating in negotiations.

• ACUITY BANK is a full-service state savings and loan association with seven locations in Monroe, Adams, Juneau and Sheboygan counties. The Bank employs approximately 50 people and has total assets of over $180 million.
   
• ACUITY, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is a leading writer of property and casualty coverage for consumers and businesses. The company operates in 16 states and writes more than $800 million in premium revenue through more than 750 independent agencies.
   
• STATE BANK FINANCIAL, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, is an independent community bank, with 6 locations in western Wisconsin.