The deputy director shall deny an application for acquisition of an in-state financial institution if the deputy director finds any of the following:
- 1. The financial condition of the acquiring out-of-state financial institution is such that it may jeopardize the financial stability of the in-state financial institution or prejudice the interests of the depositors, beneficiaries, creditors or shareholders of the in-state financial institution.
- 2. Any plan or proposal to liquidate the in-state financial institution, to merge or consolidate the in-state financial institution or to make any other major change in the business, corporate structure or management of the in-state financial institution is not fair and reasonable to the depositors, beneficiaries, creditors or shareholders of the in-state financial institution.
- 3. The applicant neglects, fails or refuses to furnish to the deputy director any information requested by the deputy director.
- 4. The applicant fails to obtain any required approval from a federal or state agency with authority over any of the financial institutions that are participating in the transaction.
- 5. The acquisition is contrary to law.