Huntington Bancshares to merge with Veritex Holdings in $1.9bn deal.

Huntington Bancshares, a provider of banking products and services, agreed to merge with Veritex Holdings, a bank holding company, in $1.9bn deal. "This combination supports our ambitions and reflects our long-term commitment to the state of Texas, one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing economies in the ciuntry, Steve Steinour, Huntington Bancshares Chairman, President and CEO.