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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

WASH

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Organic Growth and Market Expansion in Rhode Island

Management emphasized their focus on organic growth, particularly in Rhode Island, with plans to build out locations and strengthen their brand before considering de novo branches in Massachusetts.
They are open to M&A opportunities but remain cautious, prioritizing organic growth and independence.
Potential for future acquisitions or mergers was acknowledged but not actively pursued at this time.

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

WASH

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Credit quality remained solid with nonaccruing loans at 51 basis points and past due loans at 27 basis points; provision for credit losses was $600,000 and net charge-offs were $647,000.
In-market deposits increased 1% quarter-over-quarter and 9% year-over-year, while brokered deposits declined $25 million and FHLB borrowings rose $151 million.
Net income for Q2 2025 was $13.2 million or $0.68 per share, up from $12.2 million and $0.63 per share in Q1 2025.
Net interest income increased 2% quarter-over-quarter to $37.2 million with a margin of 2.36%, up 7 basis points.
Noninterest income was $17.1 million, excluding a $7 million sale leaseback gain in Q1, adjusted noninterest income rose 9%.
Total loans grew by $44 million (1%), with commercial loans up 2% and residential loans down 1%.
Wealth management revenue increased 2% to $10.1 million, mortgage banking revenue rose 32% to $3 million.

Independent Bank Corporation

IBCP

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Organic and Inorganic Growth in Michigan

The company emphasizes organic growth as the primary driver but remains open to inorganic acquisitions where strategic fit, culture, size, geography, and price align.
Active M&A discussions are ongoing in Michigan, with about 80 chartered banks remaining in the state.
Interest in complementing organic growth with targeted acquisitions to enhance market position.

Stellar Bancorp, Inc.

STEL

Financial Services

3w

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.

Valley National Bancorp

VLY

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Deposit Growth and Funding Transformation

Added over 105,000 new deposit accounts in the past 12 months, contributing to 8% core deposit growth.
Reduced reliance on indirect deposits from 18% to 13%.
Achieved a 51 basis point reduction in average deposit cost in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024.
Investments in talent, technology, targeted market penetration, and specialty verticals have driven commercial deposit growth at an 11% annual rate since 2017.

Fifth Third Bancorp

FITB

Financial Services

4w

Strategic Focus on Organic Growth and Market Density

Tim Spence emphasized that Fifth Third prioritizes organic growth over M&A, focusing on building density in key regions to gain competitive advantage.
The company believes that expanding branch networks and customer relationships in specific markets is more effective than broad geographic expansion.
Management highlighted their strategy of increasing branch count in Southeast markets, aiming for nearly 400 branches by year-end.
The focus on dense regional presence is likened to military tactics, where leveraging terrain and local advantage is prioritized over sheer scale.
This approach is driven by the belief that relationship banking and local market expertise are key to winning in the U.S. banking landscape.
The company is investing heavily in sophisticated direct marketing to support rapid branch expansion and customer acquisition.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

PNC

Financial Services

1mo

Pursuit of Organic Growth in New Markets and Client Acquisition Strategies

PNC's strong second quarter driven by accelerated new customer acquisition and deepening relationships.
Focus on growth markets, with record client acquisition and expansion in high-growth MSAs.
Emphasis on organic growth through new markets, branch investments, and digital enhancements, avoiding inorganic acquisitions.