Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, CVB Financial Corp. reported net earnings of $52.6 million, a 3.95% increase from $50.6 million in Q2 2025 and a 2.74% increase from $51.2 million in Q3 2024[147]. - Diluted earnings per share for Q3 2025 were $0.38, compared to $0.37 in the previous quarter and the same period last year[147]. - Year-to-date net earnings for 2025 reached $154.3 million, a $4.4 million increase compared to the same period in 2024[147]. - Net earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2025, were $52.586 million, reflecting a 4.00% increase from $50.564 million in the prior quarter[160]. - The effective tax rate for Q3 2025 was 23.80%, down from 24.25% in Q3 2024, primarily due to increased investments in solar tax credits[203]. Income and Expenses - Net interest income for Q3 2025 was $115.6 million, reflecting a $4.0 million, or 3.56%, increase from Q2 2025 and a $2.0 million, or 1.72%, increase from Q3 2024[148]. - Noninterest income decreased to $13.0 million in Q3 2025 from $14.7 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to an $8.2 million loss on the sale of available-for-sale securities[149]. - Noninterest expense for Q3 2025 was $58.6 million, a $1.0 million increase from Q2 2025, primarily due to higher salaries and benefits[150]. - Total noninterest expense for Q3 2025 was $58.576 million, a decrease of $260,000, or 0.44%, compared to Q3 2024, with notable reductions in most expense categories[201]. - The efficiency ratio improved to 45.56% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from 45.55% in the previous quarter[160]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased by $512.6 million, or 3.38%, to $15.67 billion as of September 30, 2025, compared to $15.15 billion at December 31, 2024[151]. - Total liabilities rose by $416.8 million, or 3.21%, to $13.38 billion at September 30, 2025, with total deposits increasing by $175.9 million, or 1.47%[207]. - Total equity rose to $2.28 billion at September 30, 2025, an increase of $95.8 million from $2.19 billion at December 31, 2024[157]. - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $783.9 million, representing an increase of $579.2 million, or 282.96%, from $204.7 million at December 31, 2024[293]. Loans and Credit Quality - Total loans and leases decreased by $65.5 million, or 0.77%, to $8.47 billion as of September 30, 2025, with notable declines in dairy and livestock loans[153]. - The allowance for credit losses was $79.3 million as of September 30, 2025, a slight decrease from $80.1 million at December 31, 2024[154]. - Nonperforming assets decreased to $28.5 million as of September 30, 2025, from $47.1 million at December 31, 2024, reflecting a reduction of 39.4%[228]. - The provision for credit losses in Q3 2025 was $1.0 million, compared to no provision in Q3 2024, with net recoveries of $333,000[186]. Deposits - Noninterest-bearing deposits increased by $207.9 million, or 2.95%, to $7.24 billion at September 30, 2025, representing 59.76% of total deposits[154]. - Total deposits reached $12.12 billion at September 30, 2025, an increase of $175.9 million, or 1.47%, from $11.95 billion at December 31, 2024[252]. - Interest-bearing non-maturity deposits totaled $4.30 billion, a decrease of $40.2 million, or 0.93%, from $4.34 billion at December 31, 2024[254]. Investment Securities - As of September 30, 2025, total investment securities amounted to $4.88 billion, a decrease of $44.5 million, or 0.90%, from $4.92 billion at December 31, 2024[209]. - The AFS investment securities totaled $2.58 billion, with a pre-tax net unrealized loss of $333.8 million, and a $113.9 million increase in fair value since December 31, 2024[209]. - Total repayments/maturities of investment securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $339.4 million, compared to $366.4 million for the same period in 2024[209]. Capital and Ratios - The Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 11.8% as of September 30, 2025, well above regulatory requirements[158]. - The tangible book value per share increased to $10.98 at September 30, 2025, compared to $10.10 at December 31, 2024[157]. - The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased by 52 basis points to 2.31% for the first nine months of 2025, from 2.83% for the same period in 2024[184]. Market and Economic Outlook - The economic forecast indicates GDP growth below 1.5% until the end of 2027, with unemployment expected to average 5% by early 2026[244]. - The company has over $780 million in cash on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2025, along with substantial off-balance sheet liquidity sources[287].

Ontario, CA, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Business Bank announced the opening of a new Loan Production Office in Temecula, California. The new location is led by Leonard Barbosa, Vice President and Center Manager, who brings more than 35 years of banking experience in Southern California. Barbosa has assembled a team of seasoned local bankers to serve the Temecula-Murrieta market. “This strategic expansion strengthens our presence in the rapidly growing Temecula-Murrieta region of Riverside C ...

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Core Insights - CVB Financial Corp. has appointed Tim Stephens as a Director, increasing the board size from eight to nine members [1] - Tim Stephens brings over 33 years of experience in financial services, information technology, risk management, and regulatory compliance [2][3] - CVB Financial Corp. is one of the largest bank holding companies in California with over $15 billion in total assets [4] Company Overview - CVB Financial Corp. is the holding company for Citizens Business Bank, recognized as one of the top-performing banks in the nation [4] - Citizens Business Bank operates more than 60 banking centers and three trust office locations across California [4] - The common stock of CVB Financial Corp. is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CVBF" [5] Tim Stephens' Background - Tim Stephens retired from EY in 2024 after a 27-year career, where he served as a global client service partner [2] - His expertise includes banking and capital markets, information technology, insurance, and asset management [3] - He holds a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Colorado [3]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, the company reported net earnings of $52.6 million or $0.38 per share, an increase from $50.6 million or $0.37 per share in Q2 2025 and $51.2 million or $0.37 per share in Q3 2024 [4][5] - The return on average tangible common equity was 14.11% and return on average assets was 1.35% for Q3 2025 [4] - Pre-tax pre-provision income increased to $70 million, up 2% from Q2 2025 and 3.5% from Q3 2024 [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net interest income for Q3 2025 was $115.6 million, compared to $111.6 million in Q2 2025 and $113.6 million in Q3 2024 [13] - Noninterest income was $13 million in Q3 2025, down $1.7 million from Q2 2025, but increased by $260,000 when excluding a legal settlement and loss on sale of AFS securities [8] - Total loans increased by $112 million or 5% annualized from Q2 2025, driven by growth in nearly all loan categories [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deposits and customer repurchase agreements reached $12.6 billion, a $170 million increase from Q2 2025 and $108 million higher than Q3 2024 [8] - Noninterest-bearing deposits grew by $108 million compared to Q3 2024, while interest-bearing non-maturity deposits and customer repos increased by $100 million [9] - The cost of deposits and repos was 90 basis points in Q3 2025, up from 87 basis points in Q2 2025 but down from 101 basis points in Q3 2024 [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining profitability and has a history of 194 consecutive quarters of profitability and 144 consecutive quarters of paying cash dividends [4][64] - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities and has recently hired a team of bankers to open a new office in the Temecula-Murrieta area, indicating a strategy of geographic expansion [28][29] - The company continues to invest in technology infrastructure and automation, reflecting a commitment to operational efficiency [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining low single-digit loan growth for the year, with strong pipelines and opportunities despite competitive pressures [36] - The economic forecast indicates modest GDP growth below 1.5% until the end of 2027, with an unemployment rate expected to remain above 5% through 2028 [16][17] - Management acknowledged intense competition in loan pricing but emphasized a focus on maintaining credit quality [38][51] Other Important Information - The company experienced a legal settlement of $6 million, which was offset by an $8.2 million loss on the sale of low-yielding AFS securities [5] - The unrealized loss on AFS securities decreased by $31.6 million from Q2 2025 to Q3 2025 [17] - The company repurchased 290,000 shares at an average price of $20.35 during Q3 2025 [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Interest-bearing deposit costs and beta cycle - Management noted that the recent rate cut impacted deposit costs and indicated plans to match Fed fund decreases with reductions in money market rates [26][27] Question: M&A updates - Management confirmed ongoing discussions regarding M&A but indicated no imminent transactions [28] Question: Loan growth expectations - Management expressed confidence in maintaining low single-digit growth, with strong pipelines and opportunities despite seasonal factors [36] Question: Pricing competition in loans - Management stated willingness to compete on price for quality relationships while maintaining credit standards [38] Question: Dairy and livestock line utilization - Management clarified that new relationships contributed to increased utilization and expected normal growth in the fourth quarter [44] Question: Interest rate swaps outlook - Management acknowledged potential negative impacts on net interest income from interest rate swaps but indicated no plans to change the arrangement [45] Question: Cash balances and deployment - Management indicated that cash balances may be utilized depending on bond market conditions and anticipated seasonal increases in dairy [60] Question: Expense management heading into 2026 - Management plans to continue closely managing expenses with low single-digit growth expectations [61]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, the company reported net earnings of $52.6 million or $0.38 per share, an increase from $50.6 million or $0.37 per share in Q2 2025 and $51.2 million or $0.37 per share in Q3 2024 [4][5] - Return on average tangible common equity was 14.11% and return on average assets was 1.35% for Q3 2025 [4] - Pre-tax pre-provision income increased to $70 million, up 2% from Q2 2025 and 3.5% from Q3 2024 [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net interest income for Q3 2025 was $115.6 million, up from $111.6 million in Q2 2025 and $113.6 million in Q3 2024 [13] - Noninterest income was $13 million in Q3 2025, down $1.7 million from Q2 2025, but increased by $260,000 when excluding a legal settlement and loss on sale of AFS securities [8] - Total loans increased by $112 million or 5% annualized from Q2 2025, with growth in nearly all loan categories [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deposits and customer repurchase agreements reached $12.6 billion, a $170 million increase from Q2 2025 and $108 million higher than Q3 2024 [8] - Noninterest-bearing deposits grew by $108 million compared to Q3 2024, while interest-bearing non-maturity deposits and customer repos increased by $100 million [9] - The cost of deposits and repos was 90 basis points in Q3 2025, compared to 87 basis points in Q2 2025 and 101 basis points in Q3 2024 [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining profitability and has a history of 194 consecutive quarters of profitability and 144 consecutive quarters of paying cash dividends [4][5] - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities and has recently hired a team of bankers to open a new office in the Temecula-Murrieta area [28][29] - The company continues to invest in technology infrastructure and automation, with a focus on maintaining low single-digit growth in expenses [21][61] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining loan growth, targeting low single-digit growth for the year, with strong pipelines and opportunities [36] - The economic forecast indicates modest GDP growth below 1.5% until the end of 2027, with an unemployment rate expected to reach 5% by early 2026 [16][17] - Management acknowledged intense competition in loan pricing but emphasized a focus on maintaining credit quality [38][52] Other Important Information - The company experienced a $6 million legal settlement, which was offset by an $8.2 million loss on the sale of low-yielding AFS securities [5] - The unrealized loss on AFS securities decreased by $31.6 million from Q2 2025 to Q3 2025 [17] - Shareholders' equity increased to $2.28 billion, with a tangible common equity ratio of 10.1% [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Interest-bearing deposit costs and beta cycle - Management noted that the recent rate cut impacted deposit costs and indicated plans to match Fed fund decreases with reductions in money market rates [26][27] Question: Update on M&A dialogue - Management confirmed ongoing discussions but no imminent deals, highlighting the recent hiring of a team from City National Bank [28][29] Question: Expectations on loan growth - Management expressed confidence in maintaining low single-digit growth, with strong pipelines and opportunities despite seasonal factors [36] Question: Pricing competition in the market - Management stated willingness to compete on price for quality relationships while maintaining credit standards [38] Question: Impact of interest rate swaps - Management acknowledged potential negative impacts on net interest income from interest rate swaps but plans to maintain the current strategy [45] Question: Utilization of cash balances - Management indicated that cash balances may be deployed depending on bond market conditions and anticipated seasonal increases in dairy loans [60] Question: Expense management heading into 2026 - Management plans to continue closely managing expenses with low single-digit growth expectations [61]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, the company reported net earnings of $52.6 million or $0.38 per share, an increase from $50.6 million or $0.37 per share in Q2 2025 and $51.2 million or $0.37 per share in Q3 2024 [4][5] - The return on average tangible common equity was 14.11% and return on average assets was 1.35% for Q3 2025 [4] - Pre-tax pre-provision income increased to $70 million, up 2% from Q2 2025 and 3.5% from Q3 2024 [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net interest income for Q3 2025 was $115.6 million, compared to $111.6 million in Q2 2025 and $113.6 million in Q3 2024 [13] - Noninterest income was $13 million in Q3 2025, down $1.7 million from Q2 2025, but increased by $260,000 when excluding a legal settlement and loss on sale of AFS [7] - Total loans increased by $112 million or 5% annualized from Q2 2025, with growth in nearly all loan categories [9][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deposits and customer repurchase agreements reached $12.6 billion, a $170 million increase from Q2 2025 and $108 million higher than Q3 2024 [8] - Noninterest-bearing deposits grew by $108 million compared to Q3 2024, while interest-bearing non-maturity deposits and customer repos increased by $100 million [9] - The cost of deposits and repos was 90 basis points for Q3 2025, compared to 87 basis points in Q2 2025 and 101 basis points in Q3 2024 [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on banking small to medium-sized businesses and their owners through all economic cycles, maintaining a consistent performance over 48 years [49] - A new de novo office is being opened in the Temecula-Murrieta area, with a team of four bankers hired from City National Bank [25] - The company continues to invest in technology infrastructure and automation, with a notable increase in software expenses [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The economic forecast indicates lower GDP growth and a slightly lower unemployment rate, with real GDP expected to remain below 1.5% until the end of 2027 [15] - Management expressed confidence in maintaining low single-digit loan growth for the year, despite competitive pressures [28] - The company plans to continue matching deposit rate decreases with Fed funds rate cuts [23] Other Important Information - The allowance for credit loss was $79 million at September 30, 2025, or 0.94% of gross loans, reflecting a slight increase from the previous quarter [15] - The unrealized loss on AFS securities decreased by $31.6 million from June 30, 2025, to September 30, 2025 [16] - Shareholders' equity increased to $2.28 billion, with a tangible common equity ratio of 10.1% [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Interest-bearing deposit costs and beta cycle - Management noted that the recent rate cut impacted the beta cycle, and they plan to reduce rates in line with Fed actions [23][24] Question: M&A updates - There is ongoing dialogue regarding M&A, but no imminent actions; a new office is being opened to enhance market presence [25] Question: Loan growth expectations - Management expects to maintain low single-digit growth, with strong pipelines and opportunities despite seasonal factors [28][29] Question: Pricing competition in loans - The company is willing to compete on pricing for quality relationships, but is cautious about maintaining credit quality [30] Question: Dairy and livestock line utilization - New relationships contributed to increased utilization, and management expects normal seasonal increases in the fourth quarter [33] Question: Interest rate swaps outlook - Management acknowledged potential negative impacts on net interest income from interest rate swaps but plans to maintain the current strategy [34] Question: Deposit gathering competition - Deposit gathering remains strong, with a focus on operating companies rather than high-rate products [38] Question: Cash balances and deployment - The company is preparing for seasonal increases in dairy and evaluating bond market opportunities for cash deployment [44] Question: Expense management heading into 2026 - Management plans to continue closely managing expenses, with a focus on technology investments [46]