M&T Bank Prioritizes M&A in Capital Deployment Plans Amid Industry Skepticism

M&T Bank CFO Daryl Bible says the bank will use capital for mergers and acquisitions, despite peers playing down M&A appetite due to stockholder concerns. M&T will focus on deals that work within its footprint and prioritize buying back shares. The bank has grown organically, expanding in New England and seen growth in commercial real estate in Q4, with plans to continue expanding in 2026.