Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported an adjusted net loss of $0.07 per diluted share, a significant narrowing compared to the previous quarter [4][16] - The net interest margin (NIM) expanded by 10 basis points to 1.91%, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth [5][18] - Operating expenses decreased by $800 million on an annualized basis compared to the previous year [5][19] - Criticized and classified assets declined by $600 million or 5% quarter-over-quarter and by $2.8 billion or 20% year-to-date [5][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Commercial and Industrial (C&I) business originated $1.7 billion in new loan outstandings, with net loan growth of $448 million in the C&I portfolio [5][15] - Multifamily and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) payoffs totaled $1.3 billion, continuing a trend of exceeding forecasts [6][22] - The provision for loan losses decreased by 41%, while net charge-offs declined by 38% [6][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has seen a significant reduction in overall Commercial Real Estate (CRE) balances, down $9.5 billion or 20% since year-end 2023 [22] - The CRE concentration ratio declined by 95 basis points to 407% since year-end 2023 [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming into a top-performing regional bank, emphasizing a customer-centric relationship-based culture [28] - Plans to originate new high-quality CRE loans in diverse geographic areas are set to begin in the fourth quarter [15][37] - The company aims to diversify its loan portfolio to a mix of one-third CRE, one-third C&I, and one-third consumer [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the trajectory of profitability, citing a consistent narrowing of net losses and improved credit quality [4][6] - The company anticipates continued growth in C&I loans, projecting a run rate of $1.7 billion to $2.2 billion in originations per quarter [40][57] - Management noted that the balance sheet is expected to stabilize and begin growing in 2026 [53][81] Other Important Information - The company completed a holding company reorganization, which simplifies its corporate structure and is expected to lower operating expenses by approximately $15 million [28] - The CET1 capital ratio improved by nearly 350 basis points, ranking among the highest among regional banks [12][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: NII guidance for the year - Management indicated that the balance sheet would likely stabilize in Q4 and begin to grow in 2026, with continued NIM expansion expected [33][35] Question: C&I production expectations - Management expects C&I originations to continue growing, with a run rate of $1.7 billion to $2.2 billion per quarter anticipated [40][46] Question: Regulatory relief from holding company elimination - The elimination of the holding company is expected to reduce regulatory burdens and streamline operations, leading to cost savings [58][59] Question: Expense outlook and cost-saving opportunities - Management highlighted significant reductions in non-interest expenses and identified further opportunities for cost savings in FDIC expenses and vendor costs [68][70] Question: Non-interest-bearing deposit growth - Management expects non-interest-bearing deposits to grow as new C&I relationships are established and private banking efforts are enhanced [72][74] Question: Credit quality and non-performing loans - Management noted a strong reduction in non-performing loans and indicated a focus on managing credit quality moving forward [78][80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The adjusted net loss narrowed to $0.07 per diluted share, a significant improvement compared to the previous quarter [3][16] - The net interest margin (NIM) expanded for the third consecutive quarter, increasing by 10 basis points to 1.91% [4][18] - Operating expenses decreased by approximately $800 million on an annualized basis compared to the previous year [4][18] - Criticized and classified assets declined by $600 million or 5% quarter-over-quarter and by $2.8 billion or 20% year-to-date [4][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Commercial and Industrial (C&I) business originated $1.7 billion in new loan outstandings, with net loan growth of $448 million in the C&I portfolio [4][15] - Multifamily and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) payoffs totaled $1.3 billion, continuing a trend of exceeding forecasts [4][14] - The provision for loan losses decreased by 41%, while net charge-offs declined by 38% [5][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total Commercial Real Estate (CRE) balances have declined by $9.5 billion or 20% since year-end 2023, aiding in the diversification of the loan portfolio [21] - The CRE concentration ratio decreased by 95 basis points to 407% since year-end 2023 [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming into a top-performing regional bank, emphasizing a customer-centric relationship-based culture [27] - The strategy includes reducing reliance on wholesale funding and enhancing liquidity, which has resulted in a significant reduction in funding costs [12][20] - The company plans to start originating new high-quality CRE loans in the fourth quarter, diversifying its portfolio geographically [15][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the trajectory of profitability, citing a consistent narrowing of net losses and improved credit quality [3][5] - The company anticipates continued growth in the C&I business, with expectations of funding between $1.7 billion to $2.2 billion in C&I loans per quarter going forward [36][48] - Management noted that the balance sheet is expected to stabilize in the fourth quarter and begin to grow in 2026 [46][68] Other Important Information - The company completed a holding company reorganization, simplifying its corporate structure and reducing operating expenses by approximately $15 million [27][28] - The CET1 capital ratio stands at 12.45%, ranking among the highest among regional bank peers [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: NII guidance for the year - Management indicated that the balance sheet would likely be at its low point in Q4, with expectations for growth in 2026 and continued NIM expansion [30][31] Question: C&I production expectations - Management expects C&I production to stabilize at $1.7 billion to $2.2 billion per quarter, with plans to hire additional staff to support growth [36][41] Question: Regulatory relief from holding company elimination - The elimination of the holding company reduces regulatory burdens and streamlines examinations, freeing up resources and time [49][50] Question: Expense management and future cost savings - Management highlighted significant reductions in non-interest expenses and identified further opportunities for cost savings in FDIC expenses and vendor costs [57][60] Question: Non-interest-bearing deposit growth - Management expects non-interest-bearing deposits to grow as new C&I relationships are established and private banking efforts are enhanced [61][62] Question: Credit quality and provisioning outlook - Management anticipates a downward trend in non-performing loans and has a pipeline for significant reductions in the fourth quarter [64][66]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported earnings of $0.73 per share for Q3 2025, with net interest income reaching a record $305 million, up 16% compared to Q3 2024 [6][8] - Total loans grew by 1% quarter-over-quarter and 3% year-over-year, with C&I loans leading the growth, increasing by nearly $1 billion year-to-date [6][11] - The CET1 capital ratio increased by 30 basis points year-to-date, reaching 10.33% in Q3 [5][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - C&I lending saw significant growth, with nearly $300 million added in Q3 alone, contributing to a year-to-date increase of nearly $1 billion [7][11] - Core customer deposits increased by over $600 million in Q3, up 2% from Q2 and over 4% or $1.2 billion compared to the same period last year [12][14] - Non-interest income rose to $81 million in Q3, a 21% increase from the prior quarter, driven by capital markets revenue and wealth fees [8][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced strong seasonal deposit inflows, with core customer deposits up 2% or $628 million from Q2 [7][12] - The overall wholesale funding sources decreased by 2% versus Q2, indicating a shift towards lower-cost core deposits [12][14] - The company expects total bank loan growth of 5% to 6% for the year, despite challenges in the CRE sector [11][45] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic growth and deepening customer relationships, with a strategy to hire talented relationship managers in underpenetrated metro markets [9][10] - The strategic investments are aimed at enhancing profitability and capital generation while maintaining a conservative credit culture [5][9] - The company plans to continue refining its focus on commercial deposits and enhancing its consumer value proposition [12][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to grow and deepen its customer base despite macroeconomic uncertainties [6][10] - The outlook for 2026 remains positive, with expectations for continued strong C&I growth and improved deposit production [30][31] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining credit discipline and proactive portfolio management in the current economic environment [5][22] Other Important Information - The company reported flat delinquencies and non-accruals at 34 basis points of total loans, indicating stable asset quality [8][24] - The efficiency ratio improved to below 55%, reflecting positive operating leverage [19][20] - The company is preparing for product upgrades and enhancements in late Q4 2025 and into 2026 to attract and retain customers [12][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What happens when the remaining RMs come off their non-compete? - Management expects C&I growth to accelerate as more relationship managers become available, with production up 12% and pipelines up 31% [30] Question: Can you discuss the fee income and expectations for Q4? - Management noted that Q3 included a one-time asset gain, and while Q4 may see a decline, underlying capital markets and commercial production trends remain positive [32] Question: How does the company view the margin outlook with potential rate cuts? - Management believes there is an opportunity for continued margin improvement, despite potential fluctuations due to market behavior [33][51] Question: What drove the modest increase in deposit costs in Q3? - The increase was attributed to seasonal factors and higher-end pricing accounts, but management remains comfortable with the overall deposit pricing [37] Question: What is the company's approach to hiring new relationship managers? - The company is open to hiring quality relationship managers year-round and will be opportunistic in seizing opportunities as they arise [40] Question: How does the company view the interplay between C&I growth and headwinds in other areas? - Management acknowledged that while RESI is a headwind in terms of balances, it is a purposeful strategy, and they expect to offset CRE payoffs with increased production in other areas [44]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $59.7 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, reflecting a 23% increase from the adjusted EPS of $0.31 in the prior quarter [12] - Return on tangible common equity increased by 231 basis points to 9.87%, and EPS has risen nearly 50% since Q1 [5] - The CET1 ratio at quarter end was 10.14%, and tangible book value per share increased by 3% quarter over quarter to $16.99 [6][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loan production and disbursements were healthy at $2.1 billion, with a decline in total loans of about 1.6% from the previous quarter due to elevated paydowns [8][9] - Non-interest income rose by 5% from the previous quarter to $34.3 million, primarily due to higher fair value adjustments on market-sensitive instruments [15] - The average yield on loans increased by 12 basis points to 6.05%, driven by a shift towards higher yielding CNI loan categories [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core deposit trends were positive, with non-interest-bearing deposits increasing by 9%, now representing 28% of total deposits [7] - Brokered deposits declined by 16% from the prior quarter, contributing to a reduction in the total cost of deposits by 5 basis points to 2.08% [8][13] - The company expects loan growth for the full year to be in the mid-single-digit range [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capitalize on opportunities in the California banking landscape and is focused on building a valuable core deposit base and deep client relationships [17][18] - The management emphasized a disciplined approach to capital management, including opportunistic share buybacks while maintaining strong capital levels [6][92] - The company is committed to maintaining a strong capital position and delivering sustainable, high-quality earnings growth [11][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term trajectory of the franchise, citing strong performance and positive operating leverage [17][18] - The company anticipates continued margin expansion driven by increased loan production and a favorable mix shift towards higher yielding loans [12][35] - Management noted that credit quality remains stable, with a proactive approach to managing credit risks [10][16] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 2.2 million shares in Q3, totaling 13.6 million shares repurchased under the program, which is more than 8% of outstanding shares [6] - The allowance for credit losses increased to 1.12% of total loans, reflecting a disciplined approach to reserving [11][16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insight on credit trends and collateral protection? - Management clarified that their exposure related to NDFI lending is well secured by real estate, distinguishing their practices from those of peers involved in collateral pools [24][26] Question: What is the outlook for net interest margin? - Management expects net interest margin to continue expanding, with a target range of 3.20%-3.30% for the fourth quarter, not assuming rate cuts [33][34] Question: How is the company managing deposit growth? - Management indicated that deposit growth was broad-based and emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between deposits and loans [50][60] Question: What are the key drivers of loan production? - Management highlighted strong production in CNI and construction lending, with a robust pipeline expected for the fourth quarter [72][78] Question: Are there any areas of concern regarding credit? - Management noted caution in the office lending sector and indicated a proactive approach to exiting loans with government tenants [84][86]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss of $7.7 million for the second quarter, compared to a net income of $6.9 million in the first quarter [5][6] - Adjusted pre-provision net revenue was $3.6 million, representing a 12 basis point return on assets [6][21] - The net interest margin (NIM) for the second quarter was 1.68%, a slight increase from the previous quarter [17][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reduced its commercial real estate (CRE) held for sale loans by a total of $858 million during the second quarter [6][10] - New loan balances funded in the quarter amounted to $256 million, with an average yield of 7.18%, primarily in commercial and industrial (C&I) loans [8][10] - Non-performing loans remained stable at 35 basis points, and net charge-offs were low at $135,000 [8][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management at the end of the quarter were $5.3 billion, slightly up from the previous quarter [10] - Trust assets under advisement were stable at $1.2 billion [10] - Digital banking deposits surpassed $1 billion for the first time, representing 12% of total deposits as of June 30 [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on reducing its CRE concentration and growing C&I loans, which is expected to result in a higher allowance for credit losses (ACL) over time [10][24] - The strategic initiatives include improving core funding and accelerating growth in private banking and wealth management [10][11] - The company aims to be fully exited from the held for sale CRE portfolio by the end of 2025 [7][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future performance despite the current net loss, citing strong core financial performance [6][27] - The company remains well-capitalized with a common equity Tier 1 ratio of 11.1% and a leverage ratio of 8.3% [12][25] - Management anticipates continued margin expansion and expects the NIM to exit 2025 between 1.8% and 2.2% [26] Other Important Information - The company experienced a modest gain from the June securitization of $481 million of CRE loans, which was more favorable than the earlier loan sale [15][17] - Customer service costs decreased to $12.9 million from $15.1 million in the prior quarter, primarily due to a reduction in MSR deposits [23][24] - The company is undergoing management changes, with searches for key executive positions ongoing [13][46] Q&A Session Summary Question: Optimization of the balance sheet and future sales - Management indicated a focus on reducing CRE concentration and stabilizing the balance sheet, with no immediate plans for further asset sales [31][33] Question: Private banking initiative and talent acquisition - Management expressed optimism about the private banking initiative, highlighting ongoing recruitment efforts and early successes in client acquisition [36][38] Question: Balance sheet contraction and future asset levels - Management expects the balance sheet to reach a trough by the end of the year, with potential for growth into 2026 [40][42] Question: Management turnover and filling key roles - Management acknowledged turnover as part of the transition and emphasized the need for new leadership to align with the company's strategic direction [45][46] Question: Plans for reducing high-cost deposits - Management plans to continue reducing high-cost deposits, with expectations for further reductions in the coming months [49][52] Question: Loan yields and cash position - Total loan yields exited the quarter just under 4.70%, and management is comfortable with the current cash position, anticipating stability moving forward [58][62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a GAAP net income of $51.1 million for Q2 2025, with diluted EPS of $1.20, resulting in a 1.04% return on assets and a 6.68% return on average common equity [21] - Adjusted operating net income for the quarter was $53.5 million or $1.25 diluted EPS, representing a 1.09% return on assets [21] - Tangible book value per share increased by $0.99 during the quarter, reflecting solid earnings retention [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - C&I loans increased by 3.4% in the second quarter, while CRE and construction loan balances decreased by 1.7% [8][10] - Total loans increased modestly, with C&I balances driving growth, while transactional CRE balances experienced attrition [24] - Wealth Management business grew AUA by 4% to $7.4 billion, driven mostly by market appreciation [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-performing loans decreased significantly from $89.5 million to $56.2 million, representing 39 basis points of total loans [24] - The cost of deposits was reported at 1.54%, highlighting the value of the deposit franchise [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to reduce its CRE concentration below 300%, with a current concentration of 274% expected to rise to 310-315% post-acquisition of Enterprise Bank [10] - The strategic focus includes growing C&I loans to reduce dependence on CRE and drive deposit and fee income growth [10][20] - The company is preparing for a core conversion scheduled for May 2026, which is expected to enhance technology infrastructure and support future growth [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while economic uncertainty has improved, the impact of tariffs and federal government actions remains unclear, causing customers to pause significant expansion initiatives [7] - The management expressed confidence in the ability to unlock earnings power through prudent expense and capital management, alongside the benefits from the Enterprise acquisition [20] Other Important Information - The company announced a $150 million stock buyback plan to be opportunistic in buying back stock [5] - The acquisition of Enterprise Bank is expected to enhance shareholder value and provide cross-sell opportunities [15][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Where were new loan originations during the quarter? - Management indicated good loan originations across most segments, with a competitive landscape remaining challenging [37][38] Question: Why has small business lending been successful? - The success is attributed to experienced bankers and a centralized underwriting unit that enables quick loan request turnaround [40] Question: What is the outlook for the net interest margin? - Management expects the margin to gradually rise, particularly if the Fed cuts rates, with a focus on asset repricing [49] Question: Is the worst behind for credit? - Management is cautious, acknowledging progress but not ready to declare that the worst is over [50][51] Question: Can you provide details on a large loan modification? - A large syndicated loan was restructured into a Note A and Note B structure, with no cash payments until mid-2026 [55][56] Question: What is the expected pro forma CET1 ratio? - The pro forma CET1 ratio is expected to be in the mid-12% range, around 12.5% [92]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fourth quarter GAAP losses per common share were $1.90, while distributable earnings showed a loss of $0.03. Excluding realized losses on asset sales, distributable earnings were $0.23 per common share, representing a 7.1% return on average stockholders' equity [32] - Book value per share decreased to $10.61 from $12.59 in the previous quarter, primarily due to an increase in combined CECL and valuation allowance [40] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core portfolio contracted by $1.3 billion, with new production limited to $485 million, resulting in an 840 basis points contribution to distributable ROE before realized losses [15] - Small business lending operations experienced significant origination growth of 1.7%, with fourth quarter originations of $350 million, capping a record year of $1.2 billion [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The CRE loan portfolio totaled $7.2 billion, split into 83% core and 17% non-core assets. The core portfolio has a contractual yield of 8% with a 93% pay rate [13] - 60-day plus delinquencies in the core portfolio were only 2%, with an average risk rating of 2.2% [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has undertaken aggressive actions to reset the balance sheet, including a $284 million combined CECL and valuation allowances, marking 100% of non-performing loans to current values [9] - The strategy involves bifurcating the CRE portfolio into core and non-core assets to enhance transparency and track asset management strategies [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects recovery in net interest margin and ROE over the succeeding year, with a focus on aggressive liquidation of the non-core portfolio [10][29] - The company anticipates originating between $1 billion and $1.5 billion of new production in lower middle market CRE loans in 2025 [15] Other Important Information - The company has a strong liquidity position with $185 million of unrestricted cash and has raised $350 million of corporate financing across two transactions [41] - The company plans to execute a $150 million share repurchase program to enhance shareholder returns [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will cash earnings cover the new dividend level? - Management expects to cover the dividend approximately 1.5 times over the course of the year, with earnings ramping up as the year progresses [46] Question: What is the rationale behind the UDF acquisition? - The acquisition is viewed as highly accretive on an EPS basis, with a strong historical performance of the loans involved [78] Question: How does the company plan to address 2026 maturities? - The company plans to access markets for refinancing and has already started addressing some maturities with recent senior secured notes [72] Question: What are the credit trends in the SBA business? - The company has seen strong credit trends in its SBA portfolio, with 60-plus delinquencies remaining at a moderate level of 2.8% [89]