Reasons to buy BOKF:
-excellent manangement
-solid growth
-hugh market share in core business-Oklahoma.
-undervalued relative to other public banks of similar size
-George Kaiser has been buying up to $46.00/share.--A floor?
-Nationsbank entry into Oklahoma market via Boatman's should only enhance BOKF's ability to increase fee revenue.
Personally, I think George might be better off doing an LBO of the remaining public shareholders rather than attempting to increase public float. If there is going to be an acquisition, I think such an LBO is more likely. If an outsider makes an offer for this bank, I would expect it to go for nothing less than a substantial premium... say 4.0+ times book.