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Peoples Bancorp Inc.

PEBO

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Impact of Investment Securities Sales on Earnings and Portfolio Strategy

Peoples Bancorp sold approximately $75 million of investment securities at a loss of $2.7 million in Q3 2025, negatively impacting EPS by $0.06.
The sale was part of a strategic move to increase yields by divesting lower-yielding securities.
Management reinvested about half of the proceeds into higher-yielding securities, indicating a proactive yield enhancement approach.
The securities sale resulted in a recognized loss, but management views it as an opportunistic move to optimize the portfolio.
This activity reflects a broader strategy to manage interest rate risk and improve investment portfolio performance.

Preferred Bank

PFBC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Significant Stock Buyback Activity and Capital Return Strategy

Preferred Bank repurchased $56 million worth of stock in Q2 at an average price of $80-$81 per share.
Management indicated a cautious approach to further buybacks due to the higher share price relative to book value.
An additional $125 million authorization for share repurchase was approved but not yet executed, reflecting a strategic focus on capital return amid valuation considerations.

Hope Bancorp, Inc.

HOPE

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Net Income Loss

$27.9 million loss

As a result of the onetime loss incurred from selling lower yielding legacy securities and from merger-related items, together with a onetime impact from a change in California's state tax apportionment law, we reported a net loss of $27.9 million for the second quarter.

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.

OSBC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

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.

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.

SMBC

2025 Q4

Financial Services

3mo

Financial Performance Summary

Allowance for credit losses was $51.6 million or 1.26% of gross loans, down from $54.9 million in the prior quarter.
Earnings for the June quarter were $1.39 diluted, unchanged from the prior quarter but up 17% year-over-year.
Full year fiscal '25 earnings were $5.18 compared to $4.42 in fiscal '24, driven by stronger net interest income from 7% earning asset growth and net interest margin expansion.
Net charge-offs totaled $5.3 million for the quarter, primarily from a special purpose CRE loan and a commercial contractor credit.
Net interest margin for the quarter was 3.46%, up from 3.39% in the prior quarter, benefiting from higher loan yields and deployment of excess cash into loans.
Noninterest expense rose 2.3% due to $425,000 consulting expenses and increased data processing costs.
Noninterest income increased 9.2% quarter-over-quarter, driven by an additional card network bonus of $537,000.
Provision for credit losses increased to $2.5 million from $932,000 in the prior quarter due to net charge-offs and loan growth.
Quarterly dividend increased by $0.02 or 8.7% to $0.25 per share.
Return on average assets was 1.21% and return on average equity was 11.4% for fiscal 2025.
Tangible book value per share increased by $5.19 or just above 14% over the last 12 months to $41.87.

Banc of California, Inc.

BANC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strategic Loan Sales and Balance Sheet Optimization

Opportunistic sale of approximately $507 million of commercial real estate loans with expected net proceeds of 95%.
Loan sales aimed at optimizing balance sheet and driving high-quality, sustainable earnings growth.
Proactive management of credit risk by selling loans exhibiting credit migration characteristics, despite being well collateralized.
Expected $243 million of loan sales to close in Q3, with remaining $233 million over subsequent quarters.
Loan sales primarily rate-driven rather than credit-driven, with a focus on reducing overhang and improving credit quality metrics.

Green Dot Corporation

GDOT

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Green Dot's Strategic Balance Sheet Repositioning for Profitability

Green Dot has begun repositioning a portion of its balance sheet to improve yields and profitability, with additional changes planned for the coming months.
The company sold part of its bond portfolio in early Q2 and is now reinvesting in floating rate securities yielding between 5% and 7%.
Management emphasized that these new securities are low-risk, highly liquid, and tied to SOFR, making them sensitive to overnight rate fluctuations.
The strategic shift aims to turn the balance sheet into a profit generator while maintaining a conservative risk profile.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to leverage the balance sheet for deposit growth and higher returns, moving beyond traditional fee revenue.
The company is also reviewing and potentially adjusting its investment policy in consultation with the Board to support these initiatives.

Home Bancorp, Inc.

HBCP

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Financial Performance Summary

Classified and nonperforming loans increased due to 4 downgraded loans totaling $18 million, but no expected losses due to conservative underwriting and collateral.
Deposits increased at an 11% annual rate, with noninterest-bearing deposits up $41.9 million, comprising 27% of total deposits.
Home Bancorp reported Q2 2025 net income of $11.3 million or $1.45 per share, up $0.08 from Q1 and $0.43 from a year ago.
Loans grew by $17.3 million (3%) in Q2, impacted by slower commercial construction activity and paydowns of about $20 million.
Net charge-offs were low at $335,000 for the quarter, or 3 basis points year-to-date.
Net interest margin (NIM) expanded for the fifth consecutive quarter to 4.04%, driven by an 8 basis point increase in earning asset yields and stable deposit costs.
Noninterest income was $3.7 million, in line with expectations, while noninterest expenses increased to $22.4 million due to compensation and a $987,000 SBA receivables write-down.
Share repurchases totaled 147,000 shares at an average price of $43.72, with 391,000 shares remaining on the buyback plan.

Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

EBC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Financial Performance Summary

Allowance for loan losses increased to $232 million or 127 basis points of total loans.
Capital ratios remained strong with CET1 at 14.4% and TCE at 10.8%.
Deposits grew 8% annualized with stable deposit costs.
Deposits totaled $21.2 billion, increasing $424 million from prior quarter.
Loan growth was 8% annualized, driven by profitable organic growth and strategic hiring.
Loans increased by $385 million, led by commercial lending growth.
Net income was $100.2 million or $0.50 per diluted share, with operating earnings of $0.41 per diluted share.
Net interest income increased 7% from Q1 to $202 million ($206.8 million FTE).
Net interest margin expanded by 21 basis points to 3.59%.
Noninterest expense increased to $137 million due to higher operating expenses and merger-related costs.
Noninterest income was $42.9 million compared to a loss in Q1 due to investment portfolio repositioning.
Nonperforming loans improved to 30 basis points with no net charge-offs.
Operating earnings were $81.7 million, a 21% increase from the first quarter.
Operating efficiency ratio improved to 50.8% due to higher revenues and effective expense management.
Operating return on average assets increased by 21 basis points to 1.3%.
Operating return on average tangible equity rose from 11.7% to 13.6%.
Provision for loan losses was $7.6 million, up from $6.6 million.
Tangible book value per share increased 4% to $12.53.
Total assets reached $25.5 billion, up 2% from March 31.
Wealth management assets under management reached a record $8.7 billion.

SEI Investments Company

SEIC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Financial Performance Summary

Advisor and institutional businesses had flat sequential revenue growth as market appreciation in May and June offset April declines.
AUM and AUA grew sequentially and year-over-year, with AUM net flows roughly flat year-to-date, a significant improvement from prior year outflows.
Consolidated operating margins improved slightly year-over-year but declined sequentially due to onetime expenses and corporate overhead.
Excluding onetime items, adjusted EPS was $1.20, an increase from both the prior year and prior quarter.
Investment Managers revenue grew 8% year-over-year with double-digit growth in alternatives offsetting a 1% decline in traditional revenue due to mark-to-market weakness.
Margins declined sequentially due to investments in talent and technology, with Investment Managers margins impacted by hiring ahead of expected new business.
Private Banking revenue increased year-over-year and sequentially, supported by larger clients going live.
SEI reported EPS of $1.78 including significant onetime items totaling a $0.60 EPS impact, partially offset by $0.02 of expenses related to foreign currency losses and legal fees tied to the Stratos investment.
SEI returned significant capital to shareholders with buybacks exceeding $700 million on a trailing 12-month basis.

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