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        "summary": "Develop a merger assessment plan using both quantitative and qualitative assessment categories.",
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        "prettyDate": "November 09, 2020",
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        "summary": "Consider how your CU might create new member benefits and more sustainable growth through a proactive M&A strategy in 2021.",
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        "uri": "/2020/06/03/how-to-proactively-plan-for-post-pandemic-merger-opportunities/",
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        "byline": "David Ritter",
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        "prettyDate": "June 03, 2020",
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        "summary": "Thinking about a merger? Learn how to determine your strategic value proposition and the first five steps your CU should take.",
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        "summary": "ALM First addresses the financial structure of these transactions, regulatory concerns and the question, \"Why a bank and not a CU?\"",
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