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Banner Corporation

BANR

Financial Services

4w

Banner's Resilient Core Deposit Base and Relationship Banking Strategy

Core deposits constitute 89% of total deposits, demonstrating resilience and customer loyalty.
The bank's strategy emphasizes relationship banking, focusing on small business clients, which tend to be deposit-rich.
Management expects that new client relationships will come with both loans and deposits, supporting organic growth.

WSFS Financial Corporation

WSFS

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Accretive Loan Growth and High-Quality C&I Portfolio

Company emphasizes focus on accretive loan growth, valuing its C&I relationship model.
Continued lean into C&I, with solid originations and selective focus on high-quality sponsors.
Expectations of growth in both C&I and commercial real estate, with a focus on maintaining profit margins and avoiding price chasing.

FBP

Financial Services

3w

Record Net Interest Income and Margin Expansion in 2Q 2025

First BanCorp achieved record net interest income of $215.9 million, with an 8 basis point increase in net interest margin to 4.56%.
Margin improvement was partly due to reinvestment of maturing securities and lower funding costs, with an expected continued 5-7 basis point increase in the coming quarters.
Exclusion of one-time fees from early loan cancellations shows underlying margin strength.

Triumph Financial, Inc.

TFIN

Financial Services

4w

Resolution of USPS Curfuffle Demonstrates Triumph's Strategic Effectiveness

Triumph successfully resolved a 5-year dispute with the United States Postal Service, recovering owed funds.
Management views this resolution as evidence of Triumph's ability to deliver on promises and strategically work through complex issues.

Stellar Bancorp, Inc.

STEL

Financial Services

3w

Return to Organic Loan Growth Driven by Market Conditions and M&A Activity

Loan originations nearly doubled in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, reaching $640 million, marking the highest level since 2022.
Pipeline remains healthy, supporting continued growth.
Market dynamics, including increased M&A activity in Texas, are creating opportunities for customer acquisition and talent recruitment amid some disruption.

Associated Banc-Corp

ASB

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Balance Sheet Remixing and Loan Composition Shift

The company is actively shifting its asset base from lower-yielding residential mortgages to higher-yielding commercial and C&I loans, with over $700 million in C&I growth in H1 2025.
This mix shift is driving record net interest income of $300 million in Q2, the strongest in company history.
The ongoing asset remixing is expected to support profitability and margin expansion, with net interest margin climbing above 3%.

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.

Byline Bancorp, Inc.

BY

Financial Services

3w

Successful Integration of First Security Acquisition and System Upgrade

Completed the acquisition of First Security, adding $280 million in deposits and $153 million in loans.
System conversion and integration finalized by end of April, with all related costs included in expenses.
The transaction enhanced commercial relationships and contributed to loan and deposit growth.

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

CPF

Financial Services

3w

Recognition as Forbes' Best Bank in Hawaii for 2025

CPB was named the Best Bank in Hawaii by Forbes Magazine for the fourth consecutive year.
Management emphasized this accolade as a testament to the bank's strong market position and operational excellence.

Bank of Marin Bancorp

BMRC

Financial Services

2w

Impact of Securities Portfolio Repositioning on Earnings and Margins

Executed an additional securities repositioning at the end of Q2, resulting in a $8.5 million net loss but expected to be accretive to future earnings.
Repositioning is projected to add 13 basis points to net interest margin and $0.20 of annual EPS, primarily benefiting Q3.
Management emphasized the strategic importance of this move for margin expansion and earnings growth.

First Citizens BancShares, Inc.

FCNCA

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted earnings per share were $44.78 with an adjusted ROE of 11.00% and ROA of 1.07%.
Adjusted net income was $607 million, exceeding expectations, driven by better-than-expected net interest income growth, lower credit costs, and expenses at the low end of guidance.
Allowance ratio decreased 1 basis point to 1.18%, with strong reserve coverage and risk management framework.
Deposits grew by $610 million or 0.4% sequentially, led by the Direct Bank and SVB Commercial segments.
Loans declined modestly by $89 million or 0.1% sequentially, with growth in Global Fund Banking and General and Commercial Bank segments offset by declines in tech and healthcare portfolios.
Net charge-offs declined by 8 basis points sequentially and were below guidance, concentrated in general office, investor-dependent, and equipment finance portfolios.
Net interest income increased 2% sequentially, with headline NIM at 3.26% and NIM ex accretion up 2 basis points to 3.14%.
Share repurchases totaled $613 million in the quarter, with a new $4 billion share repurchase plan approved to commence after the current plan.