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M&T Bank Corporation

MTB

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strong CRE Pipeline Growth and Outlook for Year-End Expansion

The company's CRE pipeline reached over $5 billion in June, indicating a robust build-up of new opportunities.
Management expects the CRE pipeline to continue building through the second half of the year, potentially leading to growth later in 2025.
The recent sale of out-of-footprint CRE loans was a strategic move to focus on core markets and relationships.
CRE criticized balances declined by $813 million, but the pipeline's growth suggests future loan originations could offset this decline.
Management sees the CRE pipeline as a key driver for future growth, with a focus on serving clients and managing risk.

Moody's Corporation

MCO

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Private Credit Market Growth and Strategic Positioning

Private credit transactions accounted for nearly 25% of first-time mandates in Q2, with a 50% YoY increase in deals.
Revenue related to private credit grew 75% in Q2 across multiple lines, offsetting issuance environment softness.
Largest-ever private credit deal in the UK (GBP 1.5 billion for a European utility) highlights market scale.
Moody's is investing in private credit transparency and serving emerging investor needs, including a partnership with MSCI.
Private credit is expanding into sectors like AI data centers, transition finance, energy, and infrastructure, with increased demand for ratings.

Agree Realty Corporation

ADC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Aggressive Investment and Growth Pipeline in 2025

Invested over $725 million in H1 2025, more than doubling the previous year's first half.
Raised full-year investment guidance to $1.4-$1.6 billion, a 58% increase over last year.
Anticipates accelerating investment in Q3 and Q4, with a pipeline supporting over $100 million in development projects before year-end.
Focus on expanding the company's market position through diversified, non-speculative ground-up development projects with fixed returns.

Bank OZK

OZK

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Rapid Branch Expansion and Talent Acquisition Strategy

Bank OZK has opened 11 branches so far in 2025, with plans to open approximately 25 more by year-end.
The branch openings are expected to continue into 2026, supporting loan and deposit growth.
The company is actively growing its Commercial and Institutional Banking (CIB) group, including building out new teams in Florida, Texas, and Georgia.
Hires are being made across multiple functions, including origination, portfolio management, risk, and support staff, emphasizing quality and experience.

First American Financial Corporation

FAF

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

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.

Morgan Stanley

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Morgan Stanley's Record Quarterly Performance and Capital Strength

Morgan Stanley reported record revenues of $18.2 billion and EPS of $2.80 for Q3 2025, highlighting exceptional financial performance.
The firm demonstrated a robust return on tangible equity of 23.5%, reflecting strong operating leverage across its business segments.
Total client assets increased by $1.3 trillion over the past year to reach $8.9 trillion, underscoring the firm's scale and client engagement.
The firm maintains excess CET1 capital over 300 basis points, indicating significant capital strength and buffer.
Management emphasized the importance of earnings durability and capital resilience amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
The firm’s strategic focus remains on delivering consistent earnings and capital growth, with ongoing investments in technology and client services.

WSFS Financial Corporation

WSFS

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strategic Focus on Accretive Loan Growth and High-Quality C&I Portfolio

Company emphasizes focus on accretive loan growth, valuing its C&I relationship model.
Continued lean into C&I, with solid originations and selective focus on high-quality sponsors.
Expectations of growth in both C&I and commercial real estate, with a focus on maintaining profit margins and avoiding price chasing.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.

MCB

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strategic Share Repurchase Programs and Capital Management

Metropolitan Bank announced a second $50 million share repurchase program, following a previous $50 million buyback at a discount to book value.
The company also declared its first dividend as a publicly traded entity, emphasizing a focus on long-term shareholder value.
Management indicated that they do not plan to raise additional capital in the near term, but remain open to reevaluating opportunities.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.

MCB

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Financial Performance Summary

Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.76, a 21% increase from the prior quarter.
Net interest income increased by $6.7 million or about 10% quarter over quarter, driven by loan growth and lower funding costs.
Net interest margin (NIM) expanded by 15 basis points to 3.83%, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of margin expansion.
Non-interest expenses were flat at $43.1 million with some offsetting movements in payroll taxes, professional fees, IT project costs, licensing, and other expenses.
Non-interest expense was flat at $43.1 million, with some offsetting movements in compensation, professional fees, IT project costs, licensing, and other expenses.
Non-interest income declined by $1 million primarily due to a one-time income recognition in the prior quarter.
Provision expense increased to $6.4 million due to loan growth, macroeconomic factors, and a $2.4 million reserve for a single non-performing loan.
Second quarter loans increased by $271 million or 4.3%, and core deposits rose by $342 million or 5.3%.
Tangible book value per share increased by more than 4% to $68.44, the tenth consecutive quarter of book value accretion.
Total revenue grew 8% quarter over quarter to $76.2 million, and net income rose more than 15% to $18.8 million.
Total revenue grew 8% quarter over quarter to $76.2 million, with net income rising over 15% to $18.8 million.

Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.

CMTG

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Loan Resolutions Year-to-Date

$1.9 billion UPB

Year-to-date, we've resolved $1.9 billion of UPB, consisting of $1.55 billion of loan repayments and sales and $305 million of multifamily property foreclosures.

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