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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.

BWB

Financial Services

3w

Market Disruption from M&A Activity in Twin Cities as Growth Catalyst

Old National's acquisition of Bremer Bank has reintroduced market disruption in the Twin Cities, which historically has contributed to Bridgewater's growth through talent and client acquisition.
Management expects this wave of disruption to continue providing opportunities for market share expansion and client onboarding.
Early signs of traction in capturing new clients and talent are evident, with ongoing marketing efforts to position Bridgewater as a local bank of choice.

Brandywine Realty Trust

BDN

Financial Services

3w

Recapitalization Strategy for Development Projects and Impact on Leverage

Management highlighted ongoing discussions with private investors for recapitalizing joint ventures, aiming to lower leverage and return capital.
Plans include selling or converting properties to joint ventures, with 1-2 projects targeted for recapitalization in 2025.
Recapitalizations are expected to reduce overall leverage, improve credit metrics, and facilitate return to investment-grade status.

Southside Bancshares, Inc.

SBSI

Financial Services

3w

Potential M&A Opportunities Driven by Texas Bank Acquisitions

Management highlighted recent Texas bank acquisitions as potential dislocation opportunities for hiring and client acquisition.
They see a possibility of acquiring talent and clients from out-of-state acquisitions, with a strategic interest in participating in upcoming seller opportunities in Texas.

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.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.

BHR

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Asset Sale of Marriott Seattle Waterfront for $145 Million

The company signed a definitive agreement to sell the 369-room Marriott Seattle Waterfront for $145 million, representing an 8.1% cap rate on trailing 12-month net operating income.
The sale aligns with the strategic objective to deleverage the portfolio and sharpen focus on the luxury hotel sector.
Closing is expected in the next few weeks, subject to customary conditions.

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.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

NWBI

Financial Services

2w

Largest Merger in Company History Completed with Penns Woods Acquisition

Merger finalized on July 25, 2025, with customer and data conversion beginning immediately.
The merger increased total assets to approximately $17 billion, making Northwest one of the top 100 bank holding companies in the U.S.
Key metrics and expected cost reductions from the merger are on target or better than expectations.
Post-merger, the bank is focusing on operational optimization and expanding through de novo branch openings in high-growth markets like Columbus and Indianapolis.

Home Bancshares, Inc.

HOMB

Financial Services

4w

Historical Growth and Strategic Evolution of Home Bancshares

From a $22 million asset bank in 1998 to nearly $23 billion today.
Expansion from 5 employees to 2,600 and from one office to 217 across five states.
Market cap growth from $4.5 million purchase price to nearly $6 billion.
Ranked #64 in total assets among US banks and #35 in market value.
Management emphasizes the company's long-term growth, profitability, and strong capital position.

Old National Bancorp

ONB

Financial Services

3w

Early Closure and Impact of Bremer Bank Partnership

Old National closed its partnership with Bremer Bank two months earlier than expected, on May 1st, ahead of the original schedule.
The early close contributed to positive earnings momentum for 2025 and shortened the tangible book value earnback period by approximately half a year.
The partnership resulted in a larger balance sheet and improved capital position, with the CET1 ratio exceeding expectations at 10.74%.
Repositioning of Bremer's securities portfolio increased the book yield from 2.85% to 5.54%, reduced duration from 6.4 to 4.7, and improved RWA density from 19% to 13%.