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Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce Case

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The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is one of the big five-largest lender banks of Canada. CIBC was formed in 1961 through a merger between the Imperial Bank of Canada (1873) and the Canadian Bank of Commerce (1867). CIBC is a global financial institution which serves over 11 million clients. In 2017, CIBC acquired Chicago-based The PrivateBank for $ 50 Billion. Since CIBC is a Toronto based bank, it was difficult for them to compete or access North American market. Therefore, CIBC was looking to expand its reach in the US through this acquisition, which will allow them to gain access to a new market, capabilities, and distribution channels. For instance, the deal is fueling their U.S. expansion which will enable them to provide

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