People''s United Bank

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People’s United Bank, with $1B in Central Mass. deposits, acquired by M&T Bank

People's United Financial Inc., a Bridgeport, Conn.-based financial holding company with seven bank branches in Central Massachusetts, is now owned by Buffalo, N.Y.-based M&T Bank Corp., after a $8.3-billion acquisition was completed over the weekend.

M&T Bank, People’s United extend merger agreement while awaiting federal approval

New York lender M&T Bank and Bridgeport-based People’s United Bank have extended the window to complete their $7.6 billion merger while they still await federal approval of the deal, the banks announced.

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Central Mass’ 9th largest bank to be acquired for $8B

People's United Bank, a Connecticut-based chain with offices in Worcester, has been acquired by M&T Bank as part of a $7.6-billion deal announced Monday.