Third Coast Bancshares (TCBX) Merger Investigation

Shamis & Gentile, P.A. is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. (“Third Coast Bancshares” or the “Company”) (TCBX). Concerned shareholders are advised to contact the firm now.

The law firm is investigating whether Third Coast Bancshares’ board of directors and executive officers may have breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the Company’s proposed acquisition of Keystone Bancshares, Inc., particularly whether the board conducted a fair and informed process and secured appropriate value for shareholders.

On October 22, 2025, Third Coast Bancshares announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Keystone Bancshares in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $123 million, based on Third Coast’s closing price of $39.17 per share on October 21, 2025. The transaction includes an aggregate cash cap of $20 million and an exchange ratio subject to downward adjustment if Keystone’s adjusted equity falls below a specified threshold. Upon completion, the combined company is expected to have more than $6 billion in assets.

The investigation is focused on evaluating whether the Third Coast Bancshares board pursued a fair and informed process in connection with the Keystone merger, including its review of strategic alternatives and the disclosures provided to shareholders.

If you held Third Coast Bancshares (TCBX) shares when the merger was announced on October 22, 2025, and continue to hold them today, you may have legal options to help ensure the transaction provides fair value and full disclosure to shareholders, at absolutely no cost to you.

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