Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong quarter with solid organic growth in both loan and deposit portfolios, contributing to strong capital accumulation and favorable capital ratios [3][4] - The core net interest margin for the quarter was 4.55%, with expectations of slight compression to 4.50% due to deposit cost pressures and potential further rate cuts [20][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loan growth remains robust, with expectations of high single-digit year-over-year growth, despite potential lumpy paydowns [9][10] - Loan fee income has increased, now representing about 40 basis points of the margin, driven by successful sales efforts and a robust deal market [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The current loan pricing dynamics show new loans coming in slightly below the previous average of 7.4%, with more pressure observed on the deposit side [12] - The mortgage business is currently slow, with expectations for improvement in 2026, although the pipeline has increased compared to six months ago [31][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities, focusing on strategic combinations, although current market conditions present challenges due to factors like AOCI and long maturity loans [13][35] - The acquisition of a mortgage operation is seen as a strategic move to enhance service offerings to high-net-worth clients, with expectations for gradual growth in this segment [32][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the current market conditions and the company's positioning, highlighting strong liquidity, capital, earnings, and margins [3][4] - Concerns about macroeconomic volatility have led to increased reserves, reflecting a cautious approach to credit amidst growth [22][23] Other Important Information - The company anticipates a similar run rate for core fee income and non-interest expenses in the upcoming quarter, with oil and gas revenue being less predictable [29] - Credit trends remain strong, with no significant migrations in criticized or classified loans during the quarter [39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth outlook for Q4 and 2026 - The company expects high single-digit year-over-year growth, with a good current pipeline despite potential paydowns [9][10] Question: Loan pricing dynamics - New loans are slightly below the previous average of 7.4%, with more pressure on deposits than loans [12] Question: M&A activity update - The company is actively looking at various transactions and remains competitive in the M&A space [13][35] Question: Net interest margin trajectory - Expected slight compression in net interest margin due to deposit cost pressures and rate cuts [20] Question: Credit trends and reserve increases - Credit performance was strong, with a decision to increase reserves due to macroeconomic volatility [22][23] Question: Mortgage business outlook - The mortgage business is slow but expected to improve in 2026, with a stronger pipeline than six months ago [31][32]

Financial Performance Highlights - Net income reached $1.8 billion, translating to $4.35 diluted earnings per share[7] - Total revenue increased by 4%[8] - Fee income (non-GAAP) saw a 9% increase[8] - Pretax, pre-provision earnings (PPNR) (non-GAAP) grew by 8%[8] - Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE) (non-GAAP) stood at 16.8%[8] Balance Sheet and Capital - The Basel III CET1 Capital Ratio was 10.6%[8] - Total loans averaged $325.9 billion, a 1% increase compared to the linked quarter and a 2% increase year-over-year[15] - Total deposits averaged $431.8 billion, showing a 2% increase both compared to the linked quarter and year-over-year[15] Revenue and Expenses - Total revenue reached $5.915 billion, a 4% increase compared to the linked quarter and a 9% increase year-over-year[25] - Net interest income was $3.648 billion, up 3% from the linked quarter and 7% year-over-year[25] - Noninterest expense was $3.461 billion, a 2% increase compared to the linked quarter and a 4% increase year-over-year[25]

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