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NBT Bancorp Inc.

NBTB

Financial Services

2w

Impact of the Evans Merger on Business and Capital Position

Post-merger, tangible book value per share increased by 9% to $24.57 as of June 30, 2025.
Tangible equity ratio recovered to pre-merger levels within 10 months.
Capital strength supports strategic growth initiatives and future M&A evaluations.

The Bancorp, Inc.

TBBK

Financial Services

3w

Expansion of Fintech Ecosystem with Block and Cash App Partnership

Announced a 5-year expansion of relationship with Block, adding debit and prepaid card issuance for Cash App customers.
Additional services expected to begin as early as Q1 2026.
Program aims to significantly boost GDV and fee growth, leveraging over 50 million Cash App users.
Management emphasizes the strategic importance of this partnership for future revenue and GDV growth.

S&T Bancorp, Inc.

STBA

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Balance Sheet Repositioning for Interest Rate Cycles

The company has strategically repositioned its balance sheet to reduce asset sensitivity, aiming to drive consistent net interest income growth throughout interest rate cycles.
Focus on enhancing ability to adapt to changing rates, with a clear long-term success plan.

Associated Banc-Corp

ASB

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Balance Sheet Remixing and Loan Composition Shift

The company is actively shifting its asset base from lower-yielding residential mortgages to higher-yielding commercial and C&I loans, with over $700 million in C&I growth in H1 2025.
This mix shift is driving record net interest income of $300 million in Q2, the strongest in company history.
The ongoing asset remixing is expected to support profitability and margin expansion, with net interest margin climbing above 3%.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.

VCTR

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted EBITDA was $179 million with a margin of 50.8%, slightly above guidance due to positive asset mix and annual fee realization.
Adjusted net income was $133 million or $1.57 per diluted share, a 15% increase in EPS from the prior quarter.
GAAP operating margin was 26.8%, impacted by $53 million in acquisition-related restructuring and integration costs.
Net leverage ratio improved to 1.2x, the lowest since IPO, and debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.39.
Revenue rose 60% from the prior quarter to $351.2 million, driven by the acquisition of Pioneer Investments.
The Board increased the share repurchase authorization from $200 million to $500 million, the largest in company history.
Total client assets increased by 76% quarter-over-quarter to over $300 billion, a record high for a quarter end.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

AUB

Financial Services

3w

Impact of Sandy Spring Acquisition on Strategic Growth and Capital Position

Acquisition of Sandy Spring Bank closed on April 1, 2025, earlier than expected, providing strategic benefits and a strong earnings potential.
Sale of $2 billion of commercial real estate loans from Sandy Spring exceeded initial pricing estimates, reducing risk and lowering CRE concentration.
The acquisition introduced merger accounting noise, but operating results post-merger are meeting expectations.
The integration is progressing smoothly with a focus on a fourth quarter core systems conversion, leveraging past acquisition experience.

Valley National Bancorp

VLY

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted noninterest expenses grew modestly due to merit-based salary increases and higher incentive accruals, but efficiency ratio improved to 55.2%.
Asset quality remained stable with nonaccrual loans steady and accruing past dues increasing slightly due to a few specific credits that are resolving.
Core customer deposits grew by $600 million in the quarter, driven by commercial noninterest-bearing deposits and promotional CDs.
Net interest margin expanded for the fifth consecutive quarter due to asset repricing and disciplined deposit cost management.
Noninterest income grew strongly, supported by capital markets activity, FX and syndication fees, and treasury platform penetration.
Profitability ratios such as return on average assets and return on tangible shareholders' equity improved and are on track to meet full year guidance.
Sequential growth was driven by solid momentum in net interest income, noninterest income, and a lower loan loss provision.
Tangible book value increased due to retained earnings and favorable OCI from securities portfolio; regulatory capital ratios remain strong.
Valley National Bancorp reported Q2 2025 net income of $133 million or $0.22 per diluted share and adjusted net income of $134 million or $0.23 per share, up from $106 million and $0.18 per share in the prior quarter.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

HBNC

Financial Services

3w

Consistent Loan Growth Driven by Existing Customer Expansion and Referral Network

Loan growth of $75.5 million (1.5% quarterly, 6.2% annualized) primarily driven by existing customer expansion and referrals.
Focus on core commercial banking relationships, with a stable pipeline and disciplined underwriting.
Commercial loans increased by $117 million (14.8% quarter-over-quarter), with a focus on C&I portfolio expansion.

Western Alliance Bancorporation

WAL

Financial Services

4w

Financial Performance Summary

Asset quality remained stable with criticized loans declining $118 million, though other real estate owned increased by $167 million due to repossession of office properties.
Capital ratios remained strong with CET1 at 11.2% and adjusted capital ratio at 11%, above peer median.
Efficiency ratio improved to 52% from 56% in Q1, reflecting positive operating leverage.
Net interest income grew 7.2% quarter-over-quarter to nearly $700 million, with net interest margin rising 6 basis points to 3.53%.
Noninterest expense rose 3% to $515 million, mainly due to seasonal deposit cost increases.
Noninterest income increased 16.4% to $148 million, driven by mortgage banking revenue of approximately $78 million.
Provision expense was $40 million, reflecting organic loan growth and net charge-offs of approximately $30 million.
Tangible book value per share increased 15% year-over-year to $55.87, with return on average tangible common equity at 14.9% and return on average assets at 1.1%.
Western Alliance delivered strong Q2 2025 results, exceeding expectations with over $1 billion sequential loan growth and nearly $2 billion deposit growth.

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.

Blue Owl Capital Inc.

OWL

Financial Services

2w

Record Capital Raising and Growth in Fee-Related Earnings (FRE) and Distributable Earnings (DE)

Blue Owl raised $14 billion in new capital during Q2 2025, totaling $55 billion over the last 12 months, representing 28% growth in assets under management.
FRE increased by 29%, DE by 20%, and FRE by 23% year-over-year, supported by a substantial permanent capital base.
Management emphasized the momentum driven by fundraising and deployment, with strategic initiatives contributing to growth.