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Republic Bancorp to Divest Republic Bank Finance Division

Story Highlights
  • Republic Bancorp will sell Republic Bank Finance assets and operations to CAN Capital.
  • The transaction, expected to close in early 2026, should yield a $6 million gain and mark Republic’s exit from this niche finance unit.
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Republic Bancorp to Divest Republic Bank Finance Division

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Republic Bancorp ( (RBCAA) ) has shared an update.

On December 19, 2025, Republic Bancorp’s Republic Bank & Trust Company agreed to sell substantially all assets and certain liabilities of its Republic Bank Finance division to CAN Capital Merchant Services, an alternative small business finance firm based in Marietta, Georgia. The deal covers about $80 million of loans and leases and roughly $3 million in related liabilities, with CAN also taking over all ongoing RBF operations; the purchase price will equal the net book value of RBF’s assets and liabilities at closing plus a fixed premium, and Republic expects to recognize an approximate $6 million gain when the transaction closes in the first quarter of 2026, subject to standard conditions and CAN obtaining financing, signaling a strategic exit from this niche leasing and small-ticket finance unit while potentially strengthening its capital position.

The most recent analyst rating on (RBCAA) stock is a Buy with a $84.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Republic Bancorp stock, see the RBCAA Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on RBCAA Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, RBCAA is a Outperform.

Republic Bancorp’s strong financial performance and attractive valuation are the most significant factors driving the stock’s score. The company’s robust revenue growth and profitability, combined with a conservative balance sheet, provide a solid foundation. Technical indicators suggest bullish momentum, though caution is advised due to potential overbought conditions. The dividend announcement further supports positive investor sentiment.

To see Spark’s full report on RBCAA stock, click here.

More about Republic Bancorp

Republic Bancorp Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Republic Bank & Trust Company, operates in the financial services industry, with Republic Bank Finance (RBF) functioning as a single-office leasing and small-ticket finance division based in St. Louis, Missouri. Acquired in March 2023 as part of the CBank acquisition, RBF provides customized vendor solutions for equipment acquisition and consults with manufacturers and dealers to enhance sales profitability, with a focus on the energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation sectors.

Average Trading Volume: 23,559

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.26B

For detailed information about RBCAA stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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