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Southside Bancshares, Inc.

SBSI

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Potential M&A Opportunities Driven by Texas Bank Acquisitions

Management highlighted recent Texas bank acquisitions as potential dislocation opportunities for hiring and client acquisition.
They see a possibility of acquiring talent and clients from out-of-state acquisitions, with a strategic interest in participating in upcoming seller opportunities in Texas.

Southside Bancshares, Inc.

SBSI

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Financial Performance Summary

Allowance for credit losses decreased slightly to $48.3 million, representing 0.97% of total loans.
Annualized return on average assets was 1.07%, and annualized return on average tangible common equity was 14.38%.
Capital ratios remain strong and well above regulatory thresholds; liquidity lines available totaled $2.33 billion.
Deposits increased by $41.1 million or 0.6% on a linked-quarter basis, driven by increases in broker, commercial, and retail deposits.
Loans as of June 30 were $4.60 billion, a linked quarter increase of $34.7 million or 0.8%.
Net income for Q2 2025 was $21.8 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.72, representing a 1.4% increase from Q1.
Net interest margin increased 9 basis points to 2.95%, and net interest income increased by $414,000 to $54.3 million.
Noninterest expense increased 5.8% linked quarter, mainly due to a $1.2 million write-off and demolition of a replaced branch.
Noninterest income increased 12.7% linked quarter, primarily due to swap fee income and deposit services income.
Nonperforming assets remained low at 0.39% of total assets, and classified loans decreased from $67 million to $55.4 million.

Southside Bancshares, Inc.

SBSI

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Net Interest Margin Increase

+9 basis points

2.95%

Linked quarter, our net interest margin increased 9 basis points to 2.95% and net interest income increased $414,000 to $54.3 million.

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.

SMBC

2025 Q4

Financial Services

3mo

Significant Loan Growth Driven by Sector Diversification and Pipeline Strength

Quarterly loan balances increased by $76 million, or 7.6% annualized, with notable growth in C&I, multifamily, and agricultural production loans.
Loan pipeline for the next 90 days is strong at $224 million, up from $163 million in March and $157 million a year ago.
Despite strong pipeline, expected higher prepayment activity in the upcoming quarter, especially in nonowner-occupied CRE, may temper net loan growth.

SmartFinancial, Inc.

SMBK

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Strong Organic Growth and Market Expansion in Southeast

SmartFinancial has demonstrated consistent organic growth, with a 10% annualized increase in loans and a 15% increase in deposits during Q3 2025.
The company is actively expanding its footprint across Southeast markets, including Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida, with momentum building in key regions like Birmingham and Mobile.
Management highlighted the potential for Alabama to double in size over time, emphasizing the strategic focus on deeper market penetration.
The company’s culture and talent acquisition efforts are fueling growth, with new hires across multiple states and a strong regional banker recruitment process.
Leadership remains bullish on market opportunities, aiming to grow revenue at a high single-digit to low double-digit pace into 2026, supported by a robust pipeline.

Stellar Bancorp, Inc.

STEL

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Return to Organic Loan Growth Driven by Market Conditions and M&A Activity

Loan originations nearly doubled in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, reaching $640 million, marking the highest level since 2022.
Pipeline remains healthy, supporting continued growth.
Market dynamics, including increased M&A activity in Texas, are creating opportunities for customer acquisition and talent recruitment amid some disruption.

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.

BWB

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Market Disruption from M&A Activity in Twin Cities as Growth Catalyst

Old National's acquisition of Bremer Bank has reintroduced market disruption in the Twin Cities, which historically has contributed to Bridgewater's growth through talent and client acquisition.
Management expects this wave of disruption to continue providing opportunities for market share expansion and client onboarding.
Early signs of traction in capturing new clients and talent are evident, with ongoing marketing efforts to position Bridgewater as a local bank of choice.

Independent Bank Corp.

INDB

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Successful Enterprise Acquisition Integration and Cultural Synergy

The integration of Enterprise Bank was completed smoothly, with positive feedback on teamwork and collaboration from various teams.
Almost 100% of Enterprise client-facing personnel were retained, leading to negligible customer loss and strong originations growth of 27% in Q3.
Senior leaders from Enterprise, including the former Chairman George Duncan, remain actively involved, providing valuable insights and advocacy.
The bank has adopted some practices from Enterprise, indicating a cultural and operational synergy that exceeds typical acquisition outcomes.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

GBCI

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Successful Integration of Bank of Idaho and Expansion into Southwest and Texas

Glacier Bancorp completed the core conversion of Bank of Idaho, integrating assets of approximately $1.4 billion into its existing divisions.
Post-quarter, the company successfully closed the acquisition of Guaranty Bank and Trust, adding $3.1 billion in assets and expanding into Texas.
Management emphasized the importance of a flawless conversion process in 2026 to ensure long-term success and customer satisfaction.
The Guaranty acquisition marks Glacier's first entry into the Texas market, opening new long-term growth opportunities.

Hancock Whitney Corporation

HWC

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Strong Organic Growth and Branch Expansion in Dallas Market

Hancock Whitney plans to open five new branches in the Dallas market by early 2026, significantly increasing its local footprint.
The company expects the Dallas expansion to more than double its branch count in the region over the next several months.
Management highlighted a 40% CAGR in fee income from the Dallas market during the pandemic, with expectations of continued growth.
The new Dallas branches will focus on business purpose clients, leveraging local access and disruption opportunities in the market.
The company aims to become the top bank in the Southeast for privately owned businesses, with Dallas being a key strategic focus.
Investments in fee-generating businesses like wealth management and treasury advisory are seen as critical to growth in the new branches.

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Return to Organic Loan Growth Driven by Market Conditions and M&A Activity

Market Disruption from M&A Activity in Twin Cities as Growth Catalyst

Successful Enterprise Acquisition Integration and Cultural Synergy

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Strong Organic Growth and Branch Expansion in Dallas Market