Modestly Increasing our Fair Value Estimate on M&T; Shares Close to Fairly Valued
M&T Bank is a midsize regional bank with operations throughout the Northeastern United States. The bank has a valuable commercial real estate franchise, with much of the rest of its business comprising other commercial-focused (as opposed to retail-focused) operations, although the bank does have retail operations. M&T has a history of good management, good underwriting, and deep on-the-ground relationships. The bank is a solid regional operator.