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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eagle Bancorp, Inc.

EGBN

Financial Services

3w

Proactive Resolution of Challenged Office Loans and Structural Industry Changes

The company is actively addressing long-term, structural issues in the office sector, including valuation pressures and nonperforming loans.
Significant provisioning was made, with a 31.2% reserve for substandard office loans and an 11.5% coverage ratio.
Progress includes restructuring a large nonaccrual office loan into an AB note, with some loans moved to 'held for sale' and an expected sale closing in Q3.
Management emphasizes that these are deliberate, strategic steps to normalize provisioning and mitigate long-term risks.

Valley National Bancorp

VLY

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Deposit Growth and Funding Transformation

Added over 105,000 new deposit accounts in the past 12 months, contributing to 8% core deposit growth.
Reduced reliance on indirect deposits from 18% to 13%.
Achieved a 51 basis point reduction in average deposit cost in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024.
Investments in talent, technology, targeted market penetration, and specialty verticals have driven commercial deposit growth at an 11% annual rate since 2017.

First Internet Bancorp

INBK

Financial Services

3w

Elevated Provision Expense and Credit Quality in Franchise and Small Business Portfolios

Third consecutive quarter of increased provision expense and nonperforming loans, particularly in franchise finance and small business lending portfolios.
Overall industry nonperforming loan ratio remains at 1%, with delinquencies improving to 62 basis points, a 15 basis point decline.
Franchise finance loans moved to nonperforming status totaling $12.6 million in Q2, with specific reserves of $4.5 million.
Portfolio of 633 loans, with 5% on nonaccrual, and recent success in workout strategies leading to improved recovery rates.
Significant progress in derisking the franchise portfolio, with a small pool of delinquent borrowers and slowing delinquencies, indicating potential for future improvement.

Capital One Financial Corporation

COF

Financial Services

3w

Integration Costs Exceed Initial Estimates and Investment Priorities

Rich Fairbank indicated that integration costs for the Discover acquisition are likely to be higher than the previously announced $2.8 billion, across various elements such as deal costs, risk management, and tech stack integration.
Andrew Young clarified that ongoing investments in capabilities like expanding the Discover network and building a national bank are distinct from integration costs and are aimed at future growth.
Rich emphasized that these investments are necessary to capitalize on opportunities like international acceptance, global branding, and top-market positioning, and are aligned with long-term value creation.