Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (CBSH) Presents at Bank of America Financial Services Conference 2026 Transcript

Core Insights - The company is anticipating an exciting year in 2025 with a significant focus on M&A activities, marking the first such engagement in 13 years with FineMark [1] - 2025 is projected to be a record year in terms of earnings, EPS, and ROA, following a strong performance in 2024 with a 10% EPS growth and a similar 9% growth expected in 2025 [1] Financial Performance - The company has experienced strong financial results, attributed to a low-cost deposit base and robust fee income businesses [2] - The FineMark transaction was successfully completed, representing the culmination of a 5-year relationship and strategic timing for the company [2]