TUPELO, Miss., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renasant Corporation (NYSE:RNST) ("Renasant" or "the Company") announced today that it has completed its merger with The First Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of The First Bank ("The First"), effective April 1, 2025. ABOUT RENASANT CORPORATION: Although the merger has been completed, full conversion and integration of The First's operations into Renasant's is expected to be completed in early August 2025. Until the conversion is completed, The First's c ...

TUPELO, Miss. and HATTIESBURG, Miss., March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renasant Corporation (NYSE: RNST) (“Renasant”) and The First Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: FBMS) (“The First”) jointly announced today that they have received all necessary regulatory approvals to complete the proposed merger of The First with and into Renasant, and the related merger of The First’s wholly owned subsidiary, The First Bank, with and into Renasant Bank, Renasant’s wholly owned subsidiary. Renasant and The First previously anno ...

Lending Activities - Renasant Corporation's lending activities accounted for approximately 77.7%, 82.8%, and 75.1% of total gross revenues in 2024, 2023, and 2022 respectively[28] - As of December 31, 2024, commercial, financial, and agricultural loans represented approximately 14.64% of total loans[31] - Residential real estate loans comprised approximately 27.07% of total loans as of December 31, 2024, with $2.0 billion originated for sale on the secondary market in 2024[34] - Commercial real estate loans accounted for approximately 48.40% of total loans as of December 31, 2024[37] - Construction loans represented approximately 8.49% of total loans as of December 31, 2024[40] - Installment loans to individuals accounted for approximately 0.70% of total loans as of December 31, 2024[42] - Equipment financing loans also represented approximately 0.70% of total loans as of December 31, 2024[43] - The Company actively manages its loan portfolio to avoid excessive concentrations in any particular loan category, industry, or geographic region[45] Strategic Initiatives - The proposed merger with The First Bancshares, Inc. is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals[24] - The strategic plan focuses on attracting high-quality deposits, generating organic loan growth, and increasing noninterest income[21] - The company centralized legal, accounting, investment, risk management, and other functions to maintain consistent quality and achieve economies of scale[20] Revenue Sources - Investment income from investment activities was approximately 3.9%, 1.1%, and 7.9% of total gross revenues for 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively[46] - Fees from deposit services accounted for approximately 4.9%, 5.7%, and 7.6% of total gross revenues in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively[49] - The Wealth Management segment generated total revenue of $25.9 million, or 2.4% of the Company's total gross revenues for 2024[52] - Prior to its sale in July 2024, Renasant Insurance, Inc. generated total revenue of $7.4 million, or 0.1% of total gross revenues for 2024[53] Regulatory Compliance - The Company is subject to supervision and regulation by multiple authorities, including the Federal Reserve and the FDIC, due to its status as a bank holding company with over $10 billion in assets[56] - The Federal Reserve has established risk-based capital guidelines that require a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of at least 4% for bank holding companies[65] - The Company has not elected to become a financial holding company, which would allow it to engage in certain non-banking activities without prior Federal Reserve approval[62] - The company must maintain a common equity Tier 1 capital (CET1) ratio of at least 4.5% and a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 8%[83] - The capital conservation buffer required is 2.5% of CET1 to risk-weighted assets, which restricts dividend payments if not met[83] - The company is classified as "well capitalized" if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10% or more[86] - The bank's deposits are insured up to $250,000 per account through the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF)[75] - The minimum designated reserve ratio of the DIF is 1.35% of total insured deposits, with the FDIC authorized to set a higher ratio[75] - The bank's ability to pay dividends is contingent upon its earnings and financial condition, as well as regulatory approvals[79] - The bank must be "well capitalized" and "well managed" to acquire banks outside its home state[69] - The bank is subject to significant regulatory scrutiny due to its asset size exceeding $10 billion, including compliance with federal consumer protection laws[74] - The FDIC can terminate deposit insurance if the bank engages in unsafe practices or is in poor financial condition[77] - The company incurs significant expenses related to compliance with laws and regulations, impacting its financial performance[73] Employee and Operational Insights - The bank employs over 2,200 people on a full-time equivalent basis as of December 31, 2024[110] - The bank received a "satisfactory" rating from the FDIC regarding its compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act in its most recent assessment[100] - The bank has established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal anti-money laundering laws and regulations[103] - The bank's employees participated in a satisfaction survey with a participation rate of over 90%, indicating general satisfaction with working conditions[111] - The bank's privacy policy requires customers to be informed about their financial information sharing options and allows them to opt out[101] - The bank's compensation standard states that compensation will be considered excessive if it is unreasonable or disproportionate to the services performed[94] - The bank has implemented numerous controls and procedures to comply with consumer protection laws, which are regularly tested for accuracy[99] - The bank's funding sources primarily consist of customer deposits, loan repayments, and cash flows from investment securities[109] - The bank's compliance with safety and soundness standards is monitored, and corrective plans are required if deficiencies are identified[95] Capital and Loan Metrics - As of December 31, 2024, the bank's ADC loans represented 65% of total bank level capital, while total CRE loans represented 273% of total bank level capital[93]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on following a stock's recent price trends, aiming to buy high and sell even higher, with the expectation that established trends will continue [1] Company Overview: Renasant (RNST) - Renasant currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A, indicating strong momentum characteristics [2] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), suggesting it is expected to outperform the market [3] Performance Metrics - RNST shares have increased by 6.32% over the past week, significantly outperforming the Zacks Banks - Southeast industry, which rose by 0.43% [5] - Over the past month, RNST's price change is 12.66%, compared to the industry's 5.24% [5] - In the last quarter, RNST shares rose by 6.24%, and over the past year, they increased by 27.79%, while the S&P 500 saw gains of 5.14% and 24.19%, respectively [6] Trading Volume - RNST's average 20-day trading volume is 509,609 shares, which serves as a bullish indicator when combined with rising stock prices [7] Earnings Outlook - In the past two months, four earnings estimates for RNST have been revised upwards, with no downward revisions, raising the consensus estimate from $2.49 to $2.68 [9] - For the next fiscal year, three estimates have also moved higher without any downward revisions [9] Conclusion - Given the strong performance metrics and positive earnings outlook, RNST is positioned as a strong buy with a Momentum Score of A, making it a compelling investment option [11]

Core Viewpoint - Renasant (RNST) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook on its earnings estimates, which significantly influence stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Movement - The Zacks rating system emphasizes the correlation between changes in earnings estimates and stock price movements, making it a valuable tool for investors [2][4]. - Renasant's rising earnings estimates and the subsequent rating upgrade suggest an improvement in the company's underlying business, likely leading to an increase in stock price [5]. Earnings Estimate Revisions - Renasant is projected to earn $2.63 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 4.7% [8]. - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Renasant has increased by 10.6%, indicating a positive trend in earnings estimates [8]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system categorizes stocks based on earnings estimates into five groups, with Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [7]. - Renasant's upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 places it in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, suggesting a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [10].

Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call Forward-Looking Statements This presentation may contain various statements about Renasant Corporation ("Renasant," "we," "our," or "us") that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words "believes," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "pla ...

Renasant (RNST) Q4 2024 Earnings Call January 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Kelly Hutcheson - Executive VP & Chief Accounting OfficerMitchell Waycaster - CEO & Executive Vice ChairmanKevin Chapman - President & COOJames Mabry - Executive VP & CFOJoseph Yanchunis - Senior Equity Research AssociateWill Jones - Associate Vice PresidentMatt Olney - Managing DirectorDavid Meredith - Senior EVP & Chief Credit OfficerDavid Bishop - Director Conference Call Participants Stephen Scouten - Managing Direct ...

Core Insights - Renasant reported revenue of $167.1 million for Q4 2024, marking a 14.2% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +1.05% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $165.37 million [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $0.73, down from $0.76 in the same quarter last year, with a surprise of +19.67% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.61 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Interest Margin was reported at 3.4%, exceeding the average estimate of 3.3% from three analysts [4] - The Efficiency Ratio (GAAP) was 67.6%, slightly higher than the estimated 66.6% by three analysts [4] - Total Nonperforming Loans stood at $113.28 million, better than the average estimate of $123.54 million from two analysts [4] - Annualized net loan charge-offs as a percentage of average loans were 0.1%, lower than the estimated 0.2% [4] - Total Nonperforming Assets were reported at $121.95 million, compared to the average estimate of $133.05 million [4] - Average Balance of Total Interest-Earning Assets was $16.07 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $15.90 billion [4] - Net Interest Income was $132.88 million, exceeding the average estimate of $130.25 million [4] - Net Interest Income (FTE) was reported at $135.50 million, compared to the average estimate of $132.79 million [4] - Total Noninterest Income was $34.22 million, slightly below the average estimate of $35.12 million [4] Stock Performance - Renasant shares have returned +4.6% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.8% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - Renasant reported quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share, but down from $0.76 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 19.67% [1] - The company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates for the last four quarters [2] - Renasant's revenues for the quarter ended December 2024 were $167.1 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.05%, compared to $146.31 million in the same quarter last year [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - Renasant shares have increased by approximately 4.6% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.2% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.55 on revenues of $163.1 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.49 on revenues of $846.5 million [7] Group 3: Industry Context - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the Banks - Southeast industry is currently in the top 15% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable environment for stocks in this sector [8] - Another company in the same industry, First Bancorp, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, with revenues projected to be $102 million, reflecting a 5.1% increase from the previous year [9]

Financial Performance - Net income for Q4 2024 was $44.7 million, with diluted EPS at $0.70 and adjusted diluted EPS at $0.73[4] - Net income (GAAP) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $44,747 thousand, compared to $28,124 thousand for the same period in 2023, representing a 59% increase[30] - Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $46,458 thousand, compared to $42,887 thousand for the same period in 2023, marking an 8.5% increase[30] - Average shareholders' equity (GAAP) increased to $2,656,885 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $2,261,025 thousand in the same period last year, a rise of 17.5%[30] - Tangible net income (non-GAAP) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $45,597 thousand, compared to $29,158 thousand for the same period in 2023, representing a 56.5% increase[30] Interest Income and Loans - Net interest income for Q4 2024 was $135.5 million, an increase of $1.9 million from the previous quarter, with a net interest margin of 3.36%[4] - Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $135,502 thousand, with a net interest margin of 3.36%[13] - For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, net interest income was $522,526 thousand, with a net interest margin of 3.34%[14] - Loans increased by $257.4 million on a linked quarter basis, representing an annualized net loan growth of 8.1%[6] - Loans held for investment amounted to $12,746,941 thousand, generating interest income of $201,562 thousand at a yield of 6.29%[13] Noninterest Income and Expenses - Noninterest income decreased by $55.1 million on a linked quarter basis, primarily due to a prior quarter gain from the sale of an insurance agency[6] - Noninterest income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, totaled $34,218 thousand, a significant increase from $20,356 thousand in the same period last year, representing a growth of 68.2%[10] - Total noninterest expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $461,618 thousand, up from $439,622 thousand in the previous year, indicating an increase of 5%[10] - Noninterest expense (GAAP) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $114,747,000, compared to $111,880,000 for the same period in 2023, an increase of 2.5%[32] Asset and Equity Growth - As of December 31, 2024, total assets increased to $18,034,868 thousand from $17,360,535 thousand a year earlier, reflecting a growth of approximately 3.9%[12] - Shareholders' equity to assets ratio improved to 14.85% as of December 31, 2024, from 13.23% a year earlier, indicating stronger financial stability[12] - Tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP) increased to $1,675,315 thousand as of December 31, 2024, up from $1,286,923 thousand a year earlier, representing a growth of 30.2%[31] Credit Quality - The provision for credit losses was $2.6 million for Q4 2024, compared to $0.9 million in the previous quarter[6] - Nonperforming loans to total loans decreased to 0.88% at December 31, 2024, down from 0.94% at September 30, 2024[6] - The allowance for credit losses on loans was $201,756, which is 1.57% of total loans, slightly down from 1.59% on September 30, 2024[17] - The total criticized loans amounted to $372,590, which is 2.89% of total loans, a slight decrease from 3.02% on September 30, 2024[17] Mergers and Acquisitions - The company announced a transformative merger with The First in July 2024, focusing on organic growth and disciplined pricing[3] - The company is in the process of integrating its recent acquisition of The First Bancshares, Inc., which may impact future financial performance[23] - Merger and conversion expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2024, totaled $2,076 thousand, compared to $0 in the same period last year[30] Market Position and Strategy - The company plans to focus on market expansion and enhancing operational efficiency to drive future growth[22] - Renasant Corporation has approximately $18.0 billion in total assets and operates 186 banking and financial service offices[21] Financial Ratios - The efficiency ratio (fully taxable equivalent) was 67.61% for Q4 2024, compared to 54.73% in the previous quarter[8] - Return on average assets (GAAP) was 0.99% for the quarter, down from 1.63% in the previous quarter, while the twelve-month return was 1.11%, compared to 0.84% a year earlier[31] - Return on average equity (GAAP) was 6.70% for the quarter, down from 11.29% in the previous quarter, while the twelve-month return was 7.92%, compared to 6.50% a year earlier[31] Adjusted Financial Metrics - Adjusted pre-provision net revenue (non-GAAP) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $254,238 thousand, up from $192,780 thousand in 2023, reflecting a 32% growth[30] - Adjusted tangible net income (non-GAAP) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $168,584 thousand, down from $182,025 thousand in 2023, a decrease of 7.4%[30] - Total adjusted noninterest income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $33,966,000, a decrease from $38,541,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a decline of 12.0%[32]