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Core Points - First Horizon Corporation has authorized a new common stock repurchase program worth $1.2 billion, replacing the previous program which had approximately $180 million remaining [1][2] - The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on common stock, payable on January 2, 2026, to shareholders of record by December 12, 2025 [2] - The company reported total assets of $83.2 billion as of September 30, 2025, indicating a strong capital position [8] Stock Repurchase Program - The new repurchase program will be effective from October 27, 2025, and will expire on January 31, 2027 [1] - The execution of share repurchases may occur in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, with the timing and amount at the discretion of senior management [3] Dividend Information - Cash dividends were declared for various preferred stocks, including: - Series C: $165.00 per share, payable on February 2, 2026 [4] - Series E: $1,625.00 per share, payable on January 12, 2026 [5] - Series F: $1,175.00 per share, payable on January 12, 2026 [6] - First Horizon Bank Class A: $13.15736 per share, payable on January 12, 2026 [7] Company Overview - First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company headquartered in Memphis, TN, operating in 12 states primarily in the southern U.S. [8][9] - The company offers a wide range of services including commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking [9]

Financial Performance - Total assets decreased by 46% compared to 3Q24, reaching $62498 million[6] - Loans held for investment increased by 21% compared to 3Q24, reaching $44196 million[6] - Total deposits increased by 21% compared to 3Q24, reaching $54790 million[6] - Net interest margin, tax equivalent, increased by 106 bps compared to 3Q24, reaching 357%[6] - Diluted EPS increased by 100% compared to 3Q24, reaching $082[6] - Adjusted EPS increased by 50% compared to 3Q24, reaching $087[6] Credit Risk - Nonperforming assets ratio decreased by 12 bps compared to 2Q25, reaching 054%[6] - Net charge-off ratio increased by 136 bps compared to 2Q25, reaching 138%[6] - Allowance for credit losses ratio decreased by 33 bps compared to 2Q25, reaching 117%[6] Wealth Management - Wealth Management Assets Under Administration reached $343 billion in 2025[24] - Net new asset growth YTD 3Q25 of $75 million[26]

Financial Performance - Net income was $37.2 million, with diluted EPS at $0.82[10] - Pre-Tax Pre-Provision income reached $55.2 million, resulting in a Pre-Tax Pre-Provision ROAA of 2.25%[10] - Net interest income increased by 4.1% to $99.9 million[10] - Non-interest income increased by 9.5% to $15.9 million[37] Balance Sheet & Capital - Total assets reached $9.8 billion[7] - Total loans & leases amounted to $7.5 billion[7] - Total deposits were $7.8 billion[7] - Tangible common equity stood at $1.0 billion[7] - Common Equity Tier 1 was 12.15%[10] - TCE/TA ratio was 10.78%, up 39 bps[10]

Company Overview - Home Bancorp's total assets reached $3.5 billion as of September 30, 2025[10] - The company has 43 locations across Southern Louisiana, Western Mississippi, and Houston[10] - Institutional ownership stands at 48%, while insider/ESOP ownership is at 12% as of October 17, 2025[10] Financial Performance - Net income for Q3 2025 was $12357 thousand, with diluted EPS at $159[14] - Net interest income for Q3 2025 reached $34106 thousand[14] - The net interest margin (NIM) for Q3 2025 was 410%[14] - Return on average assets (ROA) for Q3 2025 was 141%[14] - Return on tangible common equity (ROATCE) for Q3 2025 was 150%[14] Loan Portfolio - Total loans amounted to $27 billion[10] - The loan portfolio experienced a (1)% annualized growth rate YTD 2025[31] - Houston market loans showed a 9% annualized growth rate YTD[31] Deposits - Total deposits reached $30 billion[10] - Non-interest bearing deposits represent 27% of the deposit composition[73] - The company's deposit base has an annualized growth rate of 9% in 2025[73]

Financial Performance - Net income available to common stockholders was $457 million, a 14% increase QoQ and a 33% increase YoY[8] - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) reached $1.05, up 14% QoQ and 36% YoY[8] - Pre-provision profit (PPNR) increased by 9% QoQ and 20% YoY, reaching $783 million[8, 13] - Total revenue was $2.118 billion, up 4% QoQ and 11% YoY[8] - Net interest income (NII) was $1.488 billion, up 4% QoQ and 9% YoY[8] - Noninterest income was $630 million, up 5% QoQ and 18% YoY[8] Key Metrics - Net interest margin (NIM) increased by 5 bps QoQ to 3.00%[8] - Efficiency ratio improved by approximately 170 bps QoQ to 63.0%[8, 14] - Return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) was 11.7%, up 70 bps QoQ[8, 14] Balance Sheet and Capital - Average deposits increased by approximately $2 billion, or 1% QoQ, to $176 billion[8, 14] - Period-end loans increased by 1% QoQ[14] - Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio was 10.7%[14]

Core Insights - Eastern Bank has announced NEI General Contracting as a new commercial banking customer, highlighting the bank's commitment to supporting local businesses [1] Company Overview - NEI General Contracting was founded in 1998 and is recognized as a leading general contractor [1] - The company specializes in affordable and market-rate housing, showcasing its expertise in various construction sectors [1] - NEI has extensive experience in ground-up construction, moderate rehabilitation, historic restorations, and residential conversions [1] - The company is headquartered in Boston and operates regional offices in Florida and Texas, indicating a broad operational footprint [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported earnings per share of $0.28 on a fully diluted GAAP basis and $0.31 on a core basis for Q2 2025 [5] - Net interest income grew by $1,000,000, marking a third consecutive quarter of growth, while the net interest margin expanded by one basis point [6] - Total loans increased by $60,000,000, representing a 2% annualized growth rate, driven by strong originations of $716,000,000 [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial and industrial loans increased by 8% for the quarter, reflecting the company's focus on this segment [7] - Non-interest income increased by 5% to $11,800,000 during the quarter, although it was down 1% compared to the prior quarter when excluding non-core items [15] - Operating expenses for the quarter were $71,000,000, in line with expectations, and included costs from recent commercial banking hires [7][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deposit balances, excluding brokered CDs, decreased approximately 1% compared to the linked quarter but increased by $117,000,000 compared to the same period in 2024 [13] - The commercial pipeline reached a record high of $791,000,000, indicating strong lending opportunities [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic growth and has made significant investments in hiring commercial bankers and launching the Premier Bank [6][12] - The company expects to see an increase in net interest income in the third quarter and continued improvement in margins in the second half of the year [10][16] - The company plans to maintain a stable operating expense run rate while exploring opportunities for additional expense efficiencies [18][40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the credit quality, noting that total loans classified as special mention and substandard decreased by 3% [8] - The company anticipates that the current quarter represents a trough in EPS, with expectations for growth moving forward as organic growth momentum continues [6] - Management highlighted that clients are reporting good business conditions and building backlogs, which supports the outlook for loan growth [60][62] Other Important Information - The company authorized an additional 3,000,000 shares for repurchase, allowing flexibility in capital deployment [9] - The effective tax rate is expected to remain in the range of 23% to 25% [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: On the deposit side, can funding costs be reduced going forward? - Management indicated that while there is some opportunity to reduce funding costs, significant changes are not expected in the near term due to the current rates on CDs [22] Question: What is the outlook for stable non-interest income? - Management clarified that GAAP is the best base to use for guidance on stable non-interest income [32] Question: How much did new hires impact earnings this quarter? - The additional expenses from new hires impacted EPS by about $0.06, but this is expected to reverse moving forward [38] Question: What is the company's approach to M&A? - The primary focus remains on organic growth, with M&A being a lower priority given current share valuations [41] Question: How sustainable is the loan growth guidance? - Management expressed confidence in the sustainability of loan growth based on the current pipeline and client feedback [58] Question: What is the impact of rate cuts on NIM? - Management indicated that a 25 basis point cut would have a minimal impact, rounding to less than a penny per share on an annualized basis [91] Question: What is the outlook for commercial real estate? - Management expects to maintain steady CRE balances, with potential for slight growth depending on opportunities [110]

Financial Performance - Byline's net income for 2Q25 was $30.1 million, with a diluted EPS of $0.66; adjusted EPS was $0.75[10] - Pre-Tax Pre-Provision income was $50.9 million, with a Pre-Tax Pre-Provision ROAA of 2.12%[12] - Revenue reached $110.5 million, up 7.2% quarter-over-quarter and 11.2% year-over-year[12] - The reported efficiency ratio was 52.61%, while the adjusted efficiency ratio was 48.20%[10] - Return on Average Assets (ROAA) was 1.25%, and the adjusted ROAA was 1.41%[10] - Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) was 12.83%, with an adjusted ROTCE of 14.37%[10] Balance Sheet and Portfolio Trends - Total assets were $9.7 billion[7] - Total loans and leases reached $7.4 billion, up $306.7 million or 17.5% from 1Q25[7, 18] - Total deposits amounted to $7.8 billion, an increase of $257.2 million or 13.7% from 1Q25[7, 23] - Non-interest-bearing demand deposits averaged $1.803 billion[19] - The average cost of deposits decreased by 3 bps to 2.27%[12, 23]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income of $26 million or $0.84 per diluted share, with core net income at $27 million or $0.88 per diluted share, reflecting solid performance [18] - Net interest income grew by 3.3%, reaching approximately $72.9 million, while the net interest margin held steady at 3.55% [18][19] - Tangible book value per share increased by $0.82 or 3.5% to $24.33, representing an 18% growth over the past four quarters [20] - Core return on average equity declined to 14.61% from 15.23% in the prior quarter, while core return on average assets decreased to 1.28% [20][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - On-balance sheet deposits increased by $321 million or 4.3% to $7.7 billion, excluding $112.3 million of temporary pension funding deposits [22][24] - Loan growth was balanced at over $60 million across growth mode portfolios, with total loans receivable at $4.7 billion, reflecting a 0.8% increase compared to the previous quarter [25] - The multifamily loan portfolio increased by $34.2 million, while consumer loans and residential loans decreased by $11 million and $11.8 million, respectively [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Political deposits increased by $137 million or 13% to $1.2 billion, driven by fundraising activities ahead of midterm elections [7] - The not-for-profit segment also saw deposit growth of over $100 million, indicating a strong market presence [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic growth in California, with plans to expand its presence in the state, particularly in the East Bay area [35][36] - A digital transformation initiative is underway, with a new platform expected to go live in the third quarter, aimed at improving productivity and customer insights [13] - The company aims to maintain a core efficiency ratio at approximately 52% while preparing for future growth beyond $10 billion in assets [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for the second half of 2025, citing a strong level of new customer acquisitions and a healthy pipeline of potential relationships [15] - The company maintains its full-year 2025 guidance for core pre-tax pre-provision earnings and net interest income, indicating confidence in achieving targets despite market challenges [31] Other Important Information - The company executed the largest share repurchase in its history, repurchasing approximately 327,000 shares worth $9.7 million [21] - The board authorized a dividend of $0.14 per common share to be paid in August, reflecting a commitment to returning capital to shareholders [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the expansion in California be organic or involve M&A? - Management indicated that the expansion will primarily be organic, with opportunities in the LA area and East Bay [35][36] Question: What industry is the syndicated C&I credit related to, and what is the resolution timeline? - The credit is part of the commercial solar portfolio, and management is actively working on sourcing credit bids for resolution, but a timeline is uncertain [38][40] Question: Will provisioning run at a higher level due to pressures in multifamily or green energy? - Management stated that provisioning will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and they feel comfortable with current reserves despite potential future pressures [41][42] Question: What is the outlook for net interest margin (NIM) and loan yields? - Management expects loan yields to improve in the upcoming quarters, with a potential for margin expansion in Q4 as political deposits ramp up [46][48] Question: What is the expected run rate for next quarter's expenses? - Expenses are expected to increase by approximately $3.5 million due to new hires and digital transformation costs, but management remains optimistic about revenue capabilities [50][52] Question: What are the long-term thoughts on dividend payout ratio? - The company targets a payout ratio of 20% to 25% and aims to increase dividends more frequently, reflecting a growth-oriented approach [53][54]