M&As, Forthcoming Events, and Upcoming Earnings and Conference Call Schedules - Analyst Notes on PacWest, Morgan Stanley, MetLife, CapitalSource, and Banco

NEW YORK, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW), Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), MetLife Inc. (NYSE: MET), CapitalSource Inc. (NYSE: CSE), and Banco Bradesco SA (NYSE: BBD). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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PacWest Bancorp Analyst Notes 

On April 8, 2014, PacWest Bancorp (PacWest) reported the competition of its merger with CapitalSource Inc. According to PacWest, on April 7, 2014, CapitalSource Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitalSource, merged with and into PacWest's banking subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank. The U.S. Federal Reserve gave its nod for the merger on April 1, 2014. The integration of CapitalSource Bank systems and the conversion of CapitalSource Bank's branches to Pacific operating platform will happen over the weekend of April 11, 2014. Twelve branches of CapitalSource and one branch of Pacific Western will be closed at the close of business on April 11, 2014 in the merger process. All remaining branches will re-open on Monday, April 14, 2014 as Pacific Western Bank branches. The full analyst notes on PacWest Bancorp are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04102014/PACW/report.pdf

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Morgan Stanley Analyst Notes 

On April 8, 2014, Morgan Stanley announced that 12 non-profit organizations (NGO) will participate in the sixth annual Strategy Challenge, the Company's signature skills-based volunteer program that helps NGO's through pro bono strategic consulting. According to the Company, four employees of the Company will team up with each NGO in order to help these NGO's in addressing the issues related to achievement of their mission. In addition, the employees will also develop solutions for these NGOs to address their problems in an effective and efficient manner. Audrey Choi, Head of Global Sustainable Finance at Morgan Stanley, said, "The Strategy Challenge draws on Morgan Stanley's expertise in solving complex problems and creating long-term value - in the work we do for our clients and in our communities." The full analyst notes on Morgan Stanley are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04102014/MS/report.pdf

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MetLife Inc. Analyst Notes 

On March 31, 2014, MetLife Inc. (MetLife) announced that the Company plans to release its Q1 2014 earnings on April 30, 2014. On the next day, the Company will hold its Q1 2014 earnings conference call and audio webcast from 8:00 a.m. EDT to 9:00 a.m. EDT.  According to Zacks Investment Research data, the consensus EPS forecast for Q1 2014 is $1.40. The full analyst notes on MetLife Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04102014/MET/report.pdf

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CapitalSource Inc. Analyst Notes 

On April 8, 2014, CapitalSource Inc. (CapitalSource) announced that the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary, CapitalSource Bank, with Pacific Western Bank was finally completed on April 7, 2014. The duo received the approval from the U.S. Federal reserve on April 1, 2014. According to the terms of the merger, each CapitalSource common stock was converted into the right to receive $2.47 in cash and 0.2837 of a share of PacWest Bancorp common stock. Based on the closing price of PacWest's common stock on April 7, 2014 of $45.83 per share, the aggregate consideration payable to CapitalSource common stockholders and holders of equity awards to acquire CapitalSource common stock is approximately $3.1 billion. The new entity has 81 branches throughout California, and more than $15 billion assets. The full analyst notes on CapitalSource Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04102014/CSE/report.pdf

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Banco Bradesco SA Analyst Notes 

On April 7, 2014, Banco Bradesco SA (Banco) announced that the Company plans to release its Q1 2014 earnings on April 24, 2014, before the opening of the market. On April 25, 2014, the Company will hold a conference at 10:00 a.m. ET in English and 8:00 a.m. ET in Portuguese. Hence, the Company will observe a quiet period between April 9 and April 23, 2014. According to Zacks Investment Research data, the consensus EPS forecast for Q1 2014 is $0.33. The full analyst notes on Banco Bradesco SA are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04102014/BBD/report.pdf

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