Regent Capital Corporation, parent company of Regent Bank, announced the completion of its merger with DLP Bancshares, Inc.—the parent company of DLP Bank—in an all-stock transaction creating a combined organization with $2.3 billion in assets across four states. Three DLP Bank board members—Bob Peterson, Lisa Narrell-Mead, Esq and Frank Rodriguez—will join Regent Capital Corporation and Regent Bank's boards. Sean Kouplen, Regent Bank Chairman & CEO, will join DLP Bank's board.

Tulsa, OK November 21, 2025 --(PR.com)-- Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Starke - Regent Capital Corporation, the parent company of Regent Bank, and DLP Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of DLP Bank, announced today the closing of their transaction in which Regent Capital Corporation has acquired DLP Bancshares in an all-stock transaction.

Regent Capital Corporation also recently announced the completion of a $35 million capital raise. This new capital will allow the organization to continue its rapid growth trajectory and explore strategic acquisition opportunities.

DLP Bank and Regent Bank will operate as separate community banks, both owned by Regent Capital Corporation. This merger will enhance the product and service offerings of both organizations, and it will increase their combined lending limit to over $55 million.

The combined organization has approximately $2.3 billion in total assets, $2 billion in deposits, $1.8 billion in loan and leases, 8 full-service branches and three loan production offices in four states, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and Florida. Regent Capital Corporation now boasts 370 families as shareholders representing all markets it serves.

Three DLP Bank board members, Bob Peterson, Lisa Narrell-Mead, Esq and Frank Rodriguez, will join Regent Capital Corporation and Regent Bank’s boards, each of which will maintain a 10-member board. Sean Kouplen, Regent Bank Chairman & CEO, will join DLP Bank’s board.

“We are honored to partner with a high-quality organization that aligns so well with our culture and accelerates our strategic priorities,” said Regent Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sean Kouplen. “DLP Bank brings a tremendous investor base for future growth capital, a strong core deposit base and a loan mix that increases the diversification of our loan portfolio. The central and northeast Florida markets are an excellent complement to our existing rapidly growing markets in Oklahoma, southwest Missouri and north Texas.”

“We also look forward to welcoming the outstanding team members of DLP Bank into the Regent Capital Corporation family,” added Kouplen. “Together we can expand our focus on providing responsive client service, the best place ...