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Mercantile Bank Corporation

MBWM

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Partnership with Eastern Michigan Bank for Growth and Cost Efficiency

Partnership aims to lower loan-to-deposit ratio, reduce cost of funds, and enhance liquidity.
Eastern Michigan Bank's strong credit profile and community focus align with Mercantile's culture.
Partnership will facilitate entry into new markets with proven leadership.
Financial benefits include double-digit earnings accretion, mid-single-digit tangible book value dilution, and a mid-3-year earn-back period.
Transition to Jack Henry core system scheduled for early 2027, leveraging Eastern Michigan's experience with the provider, ensuring a smooth transition.

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.

OSBC

Financial Services

3w

Impact of Evergreen Bank Acquisition on Capital and Profitability

The acquisition of Evergreen Bank closed on July 1, 2025, and has resulted in less capital consumption than initially expected.
The company repurchased approximately 327,000 shares in a private transaction at $18 per share after the deal closure.
The acquisition has positively influenced book value and capital ratios, with a 144 basis point increase in tangible common equity over the past year.
Management emphasizes that the transaction's fair value adjustments are minimal, simplifying future financial reporting and integration efforts.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

HBNC

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Capital ratios and tangible book value per share increased linked quarter driven by improved profitability and strategic balance sheet repositioning.
Consumer loan balances decreased by $41 million due to strategic run down of indirect auto portfolio; residential mortgage lending modestly grew.
Credit quality remained strong with substandard loans at 1.29%, nonperforming loans at 54 basis points, and net charge-offs near $254,000 or 2 basis points for the quarter.
Horizon Bancorp reported strong second quarter 2025 earnings driven by core community banking franchise strength, significant net interest margin expansion, low net charge-offs of 2 basis points annualized, and improved ROAA and ROATCE metrics.
Loan growth was solid with net loans held for investment growing $75.5 million or 1.5% in the quarter and 6.2% annualized, led by commercial loans growth of $117 million (14.8% quarterly growth).
Net interest margin increased by 19 basis points to 3.23%, including 7 basis points of outsized interest recoveries; excluding recoveries, margin expanded driven by improved asset and liability mix and disciplined pricing.
Noninterest income was stable with seasonal strength in interchange fees and mortgage gain on sale; expenses were well managed at $39.4 million, with full year expense outlook now approximately flat versus 2024.
Reported earnings per share grew by 58% for the first six months of 2025 compared to the prior year.

LendingClub Corporation

LC

Financial Services

3w

Launch of LevelUp Checking with 2% Cash Back for On-Time Loan Payments

Introduction of a first-of-its-kind checking product offering 2% cash back for on-time personal loan payments and 1% cash back on everyday purchases.
Nearly 6x increase in checking account openings per day post-launch, with 60% of new accounts by borrowers.
Management emphasizes the strategic goal of increasing member engagement, cross-sell opportunities, and long-term customer lifetime value.
Early results are encouraging, with a focus on building a sticky, multiproduct ecosystem.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

NWBI

Financial Services

3w

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.

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.

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation

AGM

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Core capital increased by $35 million to $1.6 billion, exceeding statutory requirements by 63%.
Core return on equity was 17%, with an efficiency ratio maintained below the strategic target of 30%.
Credit provision was $7.8 million, including a $2.8 million charge-off on two loans, partially offset by a $1.7 million recovery.
Farmer Mac achieved record core earnings of $47.4 million in Q2 2025, a 19% year-over-year increase.
Net effective spread grew over 12% year-over-year, reaching a record $93.9 million.
Total outstanding business volume surpassed $30 billion for the first time, ending at $30.6 billion.

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation

AGM

Financial Services

1w

Resilience and Risk Management in a Volatile Market Environment

Farmer Mac maintains a strong credit profile with decreasing delinquencies and substandard assets.
Prudent underwriting emphasizes loan-to-value and cash flow metrics to navigate market volatility.
The company’s diversified portfolio and strong capital levels position it well against economic uncertainties.
Management monitors industry and policy developments closely to adapt risk strategies.

WSFS Financial Corporation

WSFS

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Core fee revenue grew 9% quarter-over-quarter, led by wealth (17% YoY growth), capital markets, and mortgage businesses.
Core net interest margin expanded by 1 basis point to 3.89%, driven by a 9 basis point reduction in total funding costs and a deposit beta of 43%.
Gross loans were flat quarter-over-quarter, with strong commercial fundings, especially in C&I loans growing 2% linked quarter, and consumer residential mortgage and HELOCs growing 2% and 8% respectively.
Net credit costs were $14.3 million with net charge-offs at 30 basis points, half attributable to the Upstart sale; excluding Upstart, net charge-offs were 14 basis points.
Nonperforming assets declined to 51 basis points of total assets due to payoffs, despite a slight uptick in delinquencies that resolved in July.
Total client deposits increased 1% linked quarter and 5% year-over-year, with noninterest deposits growing 11% YoY to over 30% of total deposits.
WSFS reported core earnings per share of $1.27 for Q2 2025, with core return on assets at 1.3% and core return on tangible common equity at 18.03%, all improved from Q1.
WSFS returned $87.3 million in capital during Q2, including $77.7 million in share buybacks representing 2.7% of outstanding shares; year-to-date buybacks total 4.4% of shares.

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

3w

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.