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Amalgamated Financial Corp.

AMAL

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Expansion in California with Focus on Organic Growth

Amalgamated Bank plans to expand its presence in California primarily through organic growth, including hiring experienced bankers in key regions like Los Angeles and the East Bay.
The company is not currently pursuing M&A but sees significant opportunities for growth in California markets.
Leadership has recruited new regional directors and relationship managers to support this expansion, emphasizing a focus on large and growing markets.

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

CNOB

Financial Services

2w

Successful Merger and Integration of First of Long Island Bank

Officially closed on June 1, 2025, marking the largest merger in the company's history.
Achieved a flawless day-one brand transition and completed full systems conversion within two weeks.
Maintained high client retention and grew balances post-merger, reinforcing client loyalty and relationship banking focus.
Unified company culture, brand presence, and strategic vision, positioning for organic growth and long-term value creation.

Independent Bank Corporation

IBCP

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Organic and Inorganic Growth in Michigan

The company emphasizes organic growth as the primary driver but remains open to inorganic acquisitions where strategic fit, culture, size, geography, and price align.
Active M&A discussions are ongoing in Michigan, with about 80 chartered banks remaining in the state.
Interest in complementing organic growth with targeted acquisitions to enhance market position.

Five Star Bancorp

FSBC

Financial Services

3w

Expansion of Food and Agribusiness Vertical with New Leadership Team

Five Star Bancorp announced the expansion of its food and agribusiness vertical during Q2 2025.
The new team is led by Cliff Cooper, who has assembled an experienced team targeting large processors and ag commodity companies on the West Coast.
This vertical aims to serve underserved mid-market companies with revenues from $50 million to $0.5 billion, potentially balancing the loan portfolio and reducing concentrations in commercial real estate.
Management expressed strong confidence in the growth potential of this new vertical, viewing it as a significant strategic opportunity.

Enterprise Financial Services Corp

EFSC

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Focus on Diversified Business Model and Relationship Banking

The company emphasizes its diversified business model that targets higher growth markets and high-performing national loan and depository businesses.
Management highlights a relationship approach with a C&I bias, which allows capturing more opportunities and mitigates payoff headwinds from a higher CRE-focused portfolio.
Consistent top-quartile performance driven by strategic focus on relationship banking and disciplined growth.

ABCB

Financial Services

2w

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.

First American Financial Corporation

FAF

Financial Services

3w

Record Commercial Revenue and High-Quality Deal Pipeline

Commercial revenue increased by 33%, driven by broad-based strength across asset classes, notably industrial and multifamily.
All-time record in National Commercial Services division for fee per file, with a 30% increase in fee per file.
Strong pipeline with high-quality, large deals, including 11 transactions over $1 million.
Anticipation of deal acceleration in Q4 due to upcoming renewable energy tax incentives, with a positive outlook for the second half of the year.

AIZ

Financial Services

1w

Global Housing 25% EBITDA Growth Excluding Cats Driven by Market Demand and Technology Investments

Global Housing adjusted EBITDA increased 25% in first 6 months, excluding reportable catastrophes.
Growth driven by increased demand for lender-placed insurance amid a hardening market.
Significant expense leverage of over 700 basis points over 2 years.
Addition of approximately 300,000 loans from new mortgage servicing partner in Q3.
Ongoing technology investments enhance efficiency, including digitization of millions of documents.
Growth in renters segment supported by tech-enabled services and platform expansion.
Achieved a year-to-date combined ratio of 87% excluding cats, on track for mid-80s full-year ratio.

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

ACGL

Financial Services

2w

Impact of MidCorp Acquisition on Underwriting Performance and Margins

The integration of the MidCorp and entertainment units is on track, with nearly complete book rollover.
MidCorp's acquisition increased the current accident year ex-catastrophe combined ratio by 40 basis points, but also lowered operating expenses by 40 basis points.
The acquisition is expected to improve margins over time, with ongoing work to enhance underwriting performance and strategic value.