Talk:Zions Bancorporation

How is this article not Neutral?

I don't understand why there is a leading NPOV dispute banner at the top of this article (at all)? If anyone can shed some light on this it would be appreciated. Otherwise, how about it be removed?Zul32 (talk) 21:19, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Agreed. Removed the template. If the neutrality of the article is disputed, the issues should be identified here on the talk page.69.2.87.205 (talk) 22:03, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

I see on the history page for the Zions Bancorporation article the IP 207.14.148.51 has been editing the article. This IP falls with in Zions Bancorporation's public IPs. This looks like a conflict of interest as an employee of Zions is editing articles about the company. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.54.14.78 (talk) 20:58, 19 May 2010 (UTC)

On Monday, 3-13-2023, ZionsBankCorporation trading was halted, along with 20 other smaller banks. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11854659/Billionaire-Bill-Ackman-says-economy-not-function-without-regional-banks-trading-halted.html -- Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 17:30, 13 March 2023 (UTC)

Dead links, citing self

The chronology of this bank, as written, depends heavily on citations that no longer exist or which are inaccessible. The History section should have a notice of some kind until neutral sources can be provided for these anecdotes. LkeYHOBSTorItEwA (talk) 01:42, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

Suggested edit for history section

• What I think should be changed: Under History, 1960-2007

Replace this: In 1999, the company bid for First Security Corporation but lost to Wells Fargo after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission forced Zions to restate its results in prior years due to the way it accounted for acquisitions.[17][18] Despite the unsuccessful pursuit of First Security, Zions became the largest bank headquartered in Utah.

With this: In 1999, Zions Bancorporation initiated negotiations to acquire First Security Corporation. The transaction was initially valued at $5.9 billion when it was announced in June 1999. In March of 2000, after regulatory approval had been achieved, the value had fallen to $3.9 billion. First Security’s first quarter earnings were down 27%. In a difficult vote, Zions’ shareholders rejected the proposed union of the two banks. Shortly thereafter, First Security was purchased by Wells Fargo at a price much lower than Zions had offered[1]. Following the failed merger, Zions Bank launched its slogan, “We haven’t forgotten who keeps us in business.”

• Why it should be changed: It is inaccurate as currently written.
• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button): pages 134-136

Suggested edit for information box

Under key people replace Paul E. Burdiss (CFO) with R. Ryan Richards (CFO)

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2024/02/24/zions-bank-ceo-community-champion/ (9th paragraph) 160.3.46.72 (talk) 23:41, 28 May 2024 (UTC)

Requests for history section declined, Suggestion for infobox accepted. Personally, I don't think a single citation is enough to support an entire paragraph worth of information. Anyone else who wants to object can implement the edit if they find an alternative. ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 04:41, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

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Suggested edit for History, 1960-2007

• What I think should be changed: In 1999, the company bid for First Security Corporation but lost to Wells Fargo after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission forced Zions to restate its results in prior years due to the way it accounted for acquisitions. Despite the unsuccessful pursuit of First Security, Zions became the largest bank headquartered in Utah.

• Why it should be changed: It is not completely accurate. Suggest the following text: In 1999, Zions Bancorporation initiated negotiations to acquire First Security Corporation. The transaction was initially valued at $5.9 billion when it was announced in June 1999. Shareholder meetings to vote on the merger were originally scheduled for Dec. 28, 1999, but were delayed when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission required Zions Bancorporation to modify how it accounted for past mergers and acquisitions, resulting in a restatement of three years of consolidated financial statements.

By March 2000 — after regulatory approval was achieved — the value of the transaction had fallen to $3.9 billion and First Security’s first quarter earnings were down 27%. In a difficult vote, Zions’ shareholders rejected the proposed union of the two banks. Shortly thereafter, First Security was purchased by Wells Fargo at a price much lower than Zions had offered.

Despite the unsuccessful pursuit of First Security, Zions became the largest bank headquartered in Utah.

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/07/business/zions-to-buy-first-security-a-rival-for-5.9-billion.html
https://www.deseret.com/2000/4/2/19499554/utah-s-big-bank-wedding-is-off-br-first-security-zions-won-t-join/
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000095014900000683/0000950149-00-000683.txt
https://www.thestreet.com/investing/zions-shareholders-reject-first-security-merger-deal-911152
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-11-fi-18426-story.html

160.3.46.72 (talk) 23:10, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

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160.3.46.72 (talk) 23:10, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

 Question: Have you disclosed a specific conflict of interest here? Likeanechointheforest (talk) 19:23, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: No disclosure of COI by requesting editor. See WP:COI. Axad12 (talk) 09:56, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

Hello - My conflict of interest is that I am an employee of Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation. Thank you. 4.4.119.130 (talk) 15:58, 30 September 2024 (UTC)

Edit for History 1960-2007

• What I think should be changed (include citations):Replace this: In 1999, the company bid for First Security Corporation but lost to Wells Fargo after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission forced Zions to restate its results in prior years due to the way it accounted for acquisitions.[17][18] Despite the unsuccessful pursuit of First Security, Zions became the largest bank headquartered in Utah.

With this: In 1999, Zions Bancorporation initiated negotiations to acquire First Security Corporation. The transaction was initially valued at $5.9 billion when it was announced in June 19992. Shareholder meetings to vote on the merger were originally scheduled for Dec. 28, 1999, but were delayed when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission required Zions Bancorporation to modify how it accounted for past mergers and acquisitions, resulting in a restatement of three years of consolidated financial statements.

By March 2000 — after regulatory approval was achieved — the value of the transaction had fallen to $3.9 billion and First Security’s first quarter earnings were down 27%. In a difficult vote, Zions’ shareholders rejected the proposed union of the two banks. Shortly thereafter, First Security was purchased by Wells Fargo at a price much lower than Zions had offered.

Despite the unsuccessful pursuit of First Security, Zions became the largest bank headquartered in Utah.

• Why it should be changed:It is inaccurate as currently written.

Footnotes/Sources:

1. https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/07/business/zions-to-buy-first-security-a-rival-for-5.9-billion.html

2. https://www.deseret.com/2000/4/2/19499554/utah-s-big-bank-wedding-is-off-br-first-security-zions-won-t-join/

3. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000095014900000683/0000950149-00-000683.txt

4. https://www.thestreet.com/investing/zions-shareholders-reject-first-security-merger-deal-911152

5. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-11-fi-18426-story.html

I am disclosing a conflict of interest: I work in the Marketing Department of Zions Bank, an affiliate of Zions Bancorporation. 160.3.46.72 (talk) 01:37, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi, I'm rather concerned that the amount of coverage that you are proposing here is undue, especially as it is primarily in relation to something which didn't end up happening. Would it not just be better to remove the material altogether? Axad12 (talk) 17:46, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

We are supportive of removing that paragraph. Thank you. 4.4.119.130 (talk) 20:30, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

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• What I think should be changed: Delete this paragraph: In 1999, the company bid for First Security Corporation but lost to Wells Fargo after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission forced Zions to restate its results in prior years due to the way it accounted for acquisitions. Despite the unsuccessful pursuit of First Security, Zions became the largest bank headquartered in Utah.
• Why it should be changed: It is inaccurate. Suggestion above from Axad12 to delete rather than correct.
• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

footnotes/

Sources:

1. https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/07/business/zions-to-buy-first-security-a-rival-for-5.9-billion.html

2. https://www.deseret.com/2000/4/2/19499554/utah-s-big-bank-wedding-is-off-br-first-security-zions-won-t-join/

3. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000095014900000683/0000950149-00-000683.txt

4. https://www.thestreet.com/investing/zions-shareholders-reject-first-security-merger-deal-911152

5. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-11-fi-18426-story.html

I am disclosing a conflict of interest: I work in the Marketing Department of Zions Bank, an affiliate of Zions Bancorporation.Thank you. 160.3.46.72 (talk) 15:11, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

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