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Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

BRKL

Financial Services

3w

Progress and Timeline of the Merger with Berkshire Hills

The merger of equals with Berkshire Hills has been approved by stockholders of both companies.
System integration is scheduled for early February, specifically February 9.
Management is awaiting Federal Reserve approval, with an optimistic target for completion around September.
The merger aims to enhance products and services for the combined customer base.

Hope Bancorp, Inc.

HOPE

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Acquisition of Territorial Bancorp and Market Entry into Hawaii

Hope Bancorp completed the acquisition of Territorial Bancorp, entering the Hawaii market, which is considered a strategically important move.
The acquisition was finalized in the second quarter of 2025, with 7 million shares issued.
Management expressed excitement about the growth opportunities and market expansion this provides.

Ladder Capital Corp

LADR

Financial Services

3w

Achievement of Investment-Grade Ratings and Its Strategic Significance

Ladder achieved investment-grade ratings from Moody's (Baa3) and Fitch (BBB-) in Q2 2025, a milestone after a 13-year journey since 2012.
Management emphasized that this upgrade reflects prudent balance sheet management, diversified business model, and disciplined leverage.
The upgrade is expected to reduce the company's cost of debt, tighten spreads, and improve market perception, positioning Ladder for broader investor comparison including high-quality peers.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

HBNC

Financial Services

3w

Consistent Loan Growth Driven by Existing Customer Expansion and Referral Network

Loan growth of $75.5 million (1.5% quarterly, 6.2% annualized) primarily driven by existing customer expansion and referrals.
Focus on core commercial banking relationships, with a stable pipeline and disciplined underwriting.
Commercial loans increased by $117 million (14.8% quarter-over-quarter), with a focus on C&I portfolio expansion.

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.

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.

Community Bank System, Inc.

CBU

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Branch Acquisition in Pennsylvania

Announcement of a branch acquisition in Pennsylvania expected to close in Q4 2025.
Provides a strong presence in a high strategic importance market with high-quality liquidity.
No asset issues or concentrations, limited execution risk, and no share issuance involved.
Enhances the company's retail growth strategy and market share in the Lehigh Valley.
Expected to be accretive to earnings and deploy cash proceeds into earning assets over the next few years.

Bank of Hawaii Corporation

BOH

Financial Services

2w

Sustained Net Interest Margin (NIM) Expansion and Future Path

Bank of Hawaii's NIM has expanded for five consecutive quarters, with management confident in achieving a 250 basis point NIM by year-end.
The margin expansion is driven by fixed asset repricing and deposit remix, with expectations of continued improvement assuming stable rates.
Repricing opportunities on CDs could add 15-25 basis points, with beta increasing to over 30%, supporting margin growth.

BOK Financial Corporation

BOKF

Financial Services

3w

Launch of New Mortgage Finance Business and Pipeline Development

The company is launching a new mortgage finance line of business, with an expectation to fund the first loan in the next few weeks.
Approved 4 credit relationships with a strong pipeline, aiming for approximately $0.5 billion in commitments by year-end.
Operational readiness is prioritized, with a focus on system implementation and talent hiring to support growth in 2025 and beyond.

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

PB

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Merger with American Bank Holding Company to Expand Presence in South and Central Texas

Prosperity Bancshares announced a definitive agreement to merge with American Bank Holding Company, aiming to strengthen its footprint in South Texas and enhance presence in San Antonio and Central Texas.
The merger is expected to bring about significant growth in the San Antonio market with four new branches and increase market share in Corpus Christi, Victoria, Odessa, Midland, Lubbock, and Bryan-College Station.
Management emphasized the strategic importance of the acquisition, highlighting the high-quality deposit franchise, strong credit quality, and the potential for NII accretion, with an estimated $85-90 million annualized benefit.
The deal is seen as a core bank acquisition with low runoff risk, and the company remains open to further M&A activity, including potential expansion outside Texas and Oklahoma.

Brown & Brown, Inc.

BRO

Financial Services

2w

Successful Acquisition of RSC Topco (Accession) with 8/1 Closing Anticipated

Brown & Brown has completed regulatory approvals for the acquisition of RSC Topco (Accession), with an expected closing date of August 1.
The company completed a successful oversubscribed follow-on equity issuance and multi-tranche bond issuance to finance the deal.
Integration plans are underway, aiming to leverage expanded capabilities and talent from Accession, which has deep specializations and talented personnel.