Mission Community shareholders approve $56M acquisition
Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Central CoastShareholders of San Luis Obispo-based Mission Community Bancorp have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a proposed merger with Heritage Oaks Bancorp out of Paso Robles. The $56 million deal was announced in October 2013 and would leave Heritage Oaks as the survivor and the largest bank based in the Tri-Counties.
Conversant beats expectations in Q4
Earnings, Technology, Tri-County Public CompaniesShares of Westlake Village-based Conversant gained sharply in after-hours trading on Feb. 11 as the company delivered profits that beat Wall Street’s expectations and announced big changes designed to lead to growth.
Amgen teams up with Merck on melanoma treatments
East Ventura County, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, TechnologyThousand Oaks-based Amgen and pharmaceutical giant Merck are working together to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of combined treatments for melanoma patients.
