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Ameris Bancorp

ABCB

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Significant Loan Growth Driven by Market Share Gains and Product Mix

Loan growth of 6.5% annualized, primarily from C&I loans, mortgage warehouse, and premium finance.
Loan production in Q2 was $1.9 billion, up from $1.5 billion in Q1, indicating increased market share.
Bankers are actively gaining share through market presence and deposit-led growth strategies, with a focus on treasury management.

F.N.B. Corporation

FNB

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Expansion and Integration of Omnichannel Customer Onboarding via Clicks-to-Bricks Strategy

Completion of industry-leading omnichannel onboarding platform integrating online, mobile, and in-branch channels.
108% increase in common app submissions linked-quarter, with full branch origination starting in June.
Enhanced risk and fraud controls, faster processing times, and improved customer experience.
Introduction of business deposit account origination allowing small businesses to open checking accounts and apply for loans simultaneously.
Leverage of AI within the app to identify cross-sell opportunities and personalize customer offerings.

Valley National Bancorp

VLY

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted noninterest expenses grew modestly due to merit-based salary increases and higher incentive accruals, but efficiency ratio improved to 55.2%.
Asset quality remained stable with nonaccrual loans steady and accruing past dues increasing slightly due to a few specific credits that are resolving.
Core customer deposits grew by $600 million in the quarter, driven by commercial noninterest-bearing deposits and promotional CDs.
Net interest margin expanded for the fifth consecutive quarter due to asset repricing and disciplined deposit cost management.
Noninterest income grew strongly, supported by capital markets activity, FX and syndication fees, and treasury platform penetration.
Profitability ratios such as return on average assets and return on tangible shareholders' equity improved and are on track to meet full year guidance.
Sequential growth was driven by solid momentum in net interest income, noninterest income, and a lower loan loss provision.
Tangible book value increased due to retained earnings and favorable OCI from securities portfolio; regulatory capital ratios remain strong.
Valley National Bancorp reported Q2 2025 net income of $133 million or $0.22 per diluted share and adjusted net income of $134 million or $0.23 per share, up from $106 million and $0.18 per share in the prior quarter.

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

CFR

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Financial Performance Summary

Average deposits increased 3.1% year-over-year to $41.8 billion; average loans grew 7.2% to $21.1 billion.
Commercial loans grew 4.9% year-over-year with CRE up 6.8%, energy loans up 22%, and C&I down about 1%.
Consumer real estate loans grew 22% year-over-year to $3.3 billion, driven by second lien home equity and mortgage products.
Cullen/Frost earned $155.3 million or $2.39 a share in Q2 2025, up from $143.8 million or $2.21 a share in Q2 2024.
Expansion efforts contributed $2.76 billion in deposits, $2.03 billion in loans, and nearly 69,000 new households.
New loan commitments totaled just under $2 billion in Q2, a 56% increase over Q1.
Nonperforming assets declined to $64 million from $85 million at year-end; net charge-offs were $11.2 million, or 21 basis points annualized.
Return on average assets and average common equity were 1.22% and 15.6%, compared to 1.18% and 17.08% in the prior year quarter.
Total problem loans increased to $989 million, mainly due to multifamily loans, with expected resolutions in H2 2025.

SouthState Corporation

SSB

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Loan Production Increase

57%

The pipeline growth in the first quarter led to a 57% increase in loan production from around $2 billion a quarter to over $3 billion in the second quarter.

Ladder Capital Corp

LADR

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Market Outlook and Strategic Positioning for 2026 Growth

Management expects loan originations in Q4 to exceed Q3, driven by a strong pipeline.
The company anticipates a $1 billion or more increase in the loan portfolio over the next year.
Aiming for organic growth, Ladder plans to leverage its investment pipeline and market position.
The company expects spreads to widen in some segments, creating attractive opportunities.
Management is optimistic about the impact of Fed rate cuts and market volatility on future earnings.

SmartFinancial, Inc.

SMBK

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Financial Performance Summary

Achieved sixth consecutive quarter of positive operating leverage.
Deposits increased 15% annualized, including a $179 million rise despite reducing brokered CDs.
Loans grew at a 10% annualized rate quarter over quarter.
Net interest margin compressed slightly by 4 basis points to 3.25% due to timing and funding costs.
Nonperforming assets remained low at 0.22% of total assets, with net charge-offs at 10 basis points annualized.
Operating noninterest expenses held steady at $32.6 million, maintaining expense discipline.
Reported operating earnings of $14.5 million or $0.86 per diluted share for Q3 2025.
Total operating revenue reached $50.8 million, surpassing the $50 million quarterly revenue target ahead of schedule.

SmartFinancial, Inc.

SMBK

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Financial Performance Summary

Credit quality remained strong with NPAs at 0.19% of total assets and net charge-offs at 0.01% annualized.
Deposit growth was sound at 5% quarter-over-quarter annualized with noninterest-bearing deposits holding steady at 90% of total deposits.
Loan growth was strong at a 13% annualized pace for Q2, slightly ahead of expectations.
Net interest income expanded to $40.3 million, up $2.1 million from the prior quarter, driven by higher loan yields.
Net interest margin increased to 3.29%, an 8 basis point improvement over the previous quarter.
Operating expenses were $32.6 million, at the low end of guidance, with increases mainly from merit increases and incentive compensation.
Operating noninterest income rose by $300,000 to $8.9 million, exceeding projections due to insurance, mortgage banking, and capital markets revenues.
SmartFinancial posted net income GAAP and operating of $11.7 million or $0.69 per diluted share for Q2 2025.
Tangible book value increased to $24.42 per share including AOCI impact, representing over 13% annualized quarter-over-quarter growth.

Financial Institutions, Inc.

FISI

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strong Loan Growth in Upstate New York Markets Driven by Momentum and Prepayments

Upstate New York markets exhibit more momentum and robust opportunities compared to other regions.
Recent prepayment of construction loans a year ahead of schedule, indicating high-quality credits and active sponsors.
Management emphasizes the potential for higher loan growth in these markets, with a focus on organic growth and pipeline strength.

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.

BWB

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Successful Launch of New Online Banking Platform and System Conversion

Bridgewater Bancshares successfully launched a new retail and small business online banking platform in July, enhancing client digital experience.
The company completed a systems conversion related to its acquisition of First Minnetonka City Bank in September, streamlining operations.
Management highlighted the smooth migration process for both existing and new clients, reinforcing confidence in their operational capabilities.
The system upgrades are expected to support future M&A opportunities and improve overall operational efficiency.

Civista Bancshares, Inc.

CIVB

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Financial Performance Summary

Allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.28%, consistent with prior periods, and allowance to nonperforming loans improved to 175% from 122%.
Effective tax rate was 14.6% for the quarter and 14.7% year-to-date.
Efficiency ratio improved to 64.5% from 64.9% in the linked quarter and 72.6% in Q2 2024.
Loan and lease portfolio grew at an annualized rate of 6.1%, with residential loans increasing by $42 million.
Loan-to-deposit ratio was 98.6%, higher than targeted, with plans to reduce it to 90%-95%.
Margin expanded by 13 basis points to 3.64% compared to the linked quarter.
Net income for Q2 2025 was $11 million or $0.71 per diluted share, a 56% increase over Q2 2024 and a $847,000 increase over the linked quarter.
Net interest income was $34.8 million, up 6.2% from the linked quarter, driven by a 13 basis point increase in earning asset yield to 5.84%.
Noninterest expense was $27.5 million, a 1.3% increase over the first quarter due to merit increases and salary adjustments, but declined 3.2% from Q2 2024 due to fewer FTEs and reduced equipment expense.
Noninterest income declined $1.3 million or 16.2% from the first quarter and $3.8 million from Q2 2024, mainly due to nonrecurring adjustments related to leasing operations.
Pre-provision net revenue increased by $3.3 million or 37.5% over Q2 2024 and $770,000 or 6.7% over the linked quarter.
Tier 1 leverage ratio was 8.8%, tangible common equity ratio was 6.7%, both improving post capital raise and acquisition.

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