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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

CFR

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Expansion Milestone: 200th Location Opened in Pflugerville, Austin Region

Achieved a significant milestone with the opening of the 200th financial center, marking a 50% increase since late 2018 when the strategy began.
Expansion efforts have generated $2.76 billion in deposits, $2.03 billion in loans, and nearly 69,000 new households.
The expansion strategy is both durable and scalable, expected to be accretive to earnings in 2026.
Focus remains on high-growth markets within Texas, particularly Houston, Dallas, and Austin, with plans to continue expanding in these areas.

Western Alliance Bancorporation

WAL

Financial Services

4w

Strategic CFO Succession and Organizational Transition

Dale Gibbons, CFO for over 22 years, will transition to Chief Banking Officer of Deposit Initiatives and Innovation after a thorough transition period.
Vishal, trusted adviser for 8 years, will succeed Dale as CFO early in Q4, with a 90-day transition.
Management emphasized that this change does not alter the bank's strategic focus on organic growth towards $100 billion in assets.
Dale highlighted the opportunity to focus on deposit services and regulatory changes, including digital assets and fintech innovations.

CUBE

Financial Services

2w

Continued Stabilization and Positive Momentum in Occupancy and Rate Trends

Occupancy growth from trough-to-peak increased to 190 basis points in 2025, up from 180 basis points last year.
Net effective rates for new customers increased by 28.3%, significantly higher than 15% in 2024.
Occupancy and move-in rate gaps to last year have narrowed throughout 2025, with July showing further improvement.
Urban markets like the Acela Corridor and Chicago outperform others, indicating a stickier customer base less reliant on housing transactions.

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.

American Financial Group, Inc.

AFG

Financial Services

1w

Impact of Market Conditions on Lender-Placed Insurance Growth

The lender-placed property insurance business is approximately $700 million in gross premiums and has grown notably during recent market disruptions.
Growth in this segment is primarily driven by economic weakness, leading to more unpaid mortgages and insurance lapses.
The company has gained market share due to competitors faltering during market stress, especially in the last 1-2 years.
Shift from unpaid mortgage value to replacement cost valuation has enhanced profitability and supported premium growth.
Pricing in the lender-placed segment has increased modestly by about 1% over six months, with loss ratios remaining low.
The business remains highly profitable, with loss ratios in the low single digits, and benefits from market share gains during economic downturns.

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.

Cousins Properties Incorporated

CUZ

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Acquisition of The Link in Uptown Dallas

Acquired for $218 million at $747 per square foot, representing a discount to replacement cost.
94% leased with a 9.3-year weighted average lease term.
Immediate accretive to earnings with a 6.7% cash yield and 8.3% GAAP yield.
Located in a high-demand submarket with a walk score of 94, near Goldman Sachs campus.
Strong lease-up history and high-quality tenant profile, including professional service firms.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

IRT

Financial Services

2w

Shift in Supply Dynamics and Market Delivery Trends for 2025-2026

Supply growth in the company's markets is tapering off, with a reduction in deliveries to less than 2% in 2026, a 43% decrease from 2024 actual deliveries.
Delivery volumes are being pulled forward from 2026 into 2025, especially in markets like Dallas, Denver, and others, leading to a more compressed timeline for new supply.
This shift is expected to support a stronger leasing environment in 2026, with demand remaining robust despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

LXP Industrial Trust

LXP

Financial Services

2w

Successful Lease-up of 1.1 Million Square Foot Development Facility in Greenville-Spartanburg

Achieved immediate occupancy with low tenant improvements (TI) costs.
Annual cash base rent of approximately $6 million, with a stabilized cash yield of about 8%.
Significant milestone indicating strong execution in development pipeline.

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.

Regional Management Corp.

RM

Financial Services

2w

Record Quarterly Revenue and Originations Driven by Digital and Geographic Expansion

Achieved record revenue of $157 million in Q2 2025, up 10% YoY.
Total originations reached a record $510 million, driven by digital channels, auto secured loans, and new branches.
17 new branches since September 2024, with 11 in new markets (California, Arizona, Louisiana), contributing significantly to growth.
Expected to open 5-10 additional branches in the next 6 months, with positive early performance.