BOK Financial Closes on Deal to Acquire GTRUST Financial Corporation

BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: BOKF) announced the completion of the acquisition of Topeka, Kansas-based GTRUST Financial Corporation by its bank subsidiary, BOKF, NA, effective March 1, 2014. The transaction adds $600 million in assets to BOK Financial’s wealth management platform, extends its suite of products and services, and expands its offerings and client base in the growing Kansas market.

Learn more about the deal by reading the October news release announcing the plans to acquire.

About BOK Financial Corporation

BOK Financial Corporation is a $27 billion regional financial services company based in Tulsa, Okla. The company's stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the Global Select market listings (symbol: BOKF). BOK Financial's holdings include BOKF, NA, BOSC, Inc., and The Milestone Group, Inc. BOKF, NA operates the TransFund electronic funds network, Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. and seven banking divisions: Bank of Albuquerque, Bank of Arizona, Bank of Arkansas, Bank of Kansas City, Bank of Oklahoma, Bank of Texas, and Colorado State Bank and Trust. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides commercial and consumer banking, investment and trust services, mortgage origination and servicing, and an electronic funds transfer network. For more information, visit www.bokf.com.

About GTRUST Financial Corporation

GTRUST was founded in 1991 as an employee owned and operated organization specializing in trust and asset management services. Since the beginning, GTRUST’s premise has been straightforward – find the right investment solution for each client, one-by-one. Individuals, businesses and organizations look to GTRUST for financial advice and solid results. The firm’s dedicated, experienced team of trust and investment professionals are committed to providing clients superior retirement, financial and estate planning, investments and tax planning services.

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