Loan Portfolio & Origination - The total loan portfolio reached $2,485 million as of June 30, 2025, reflecting a 4.2% increase compared to June 30, 2024[15] - Recreation loans constitute 62.2% of the total loan portfolio, amounting to $1,546.3 million as of June 30, 2025, a 3.3% increase year-over-year[15] - Home Improvement loans represent 32.3% of the portfolio, totaling $803.5 million, showing a 3.9% increase from the previous year[15] - Commercial loans account for 4.9% of the portfolio, reaching $121.4 million, a significant 10.2% increase compared to June 30, 2024[15] - Strategic Partnership loan originations totaled $168.6 million[13] Financial Performance - Net interest income for the second quarter of 2025 was $53.4 million[28, 35] - The company reported a net income attributable to Medallion Financial Corp of $11.1 million for the second quarter of 2025[31] - The net interest margin was 8.09% on gross loans and 8.42% on net loans[14, 35] - The company declared a dividend of $0.12 per share per quarter[14, 54] - Operating costs as a percentage of net interest income were 40% for the year-to-date period ending June 30, 2025[48]

Deposit & Liquidity - 82% of deposits are insured or collateralized, totaling $1.48 billion[11, 13] - The company has a diverse commercial deposit base with no industry concentration exceeding 10%[15] Loan Portfolio - Non-Owner Occupied CRE portfolio has a loan balance of $453 million as of June 30, 2025, with an approximate weighted average LTV of 52%[25] - Owner Occupied CRE portfolio has a loan balance of $241 million as of June 30, 2025, with an approximate weighted average LTV of 50%[31] - Multi-family loan balance outstanding is $239 million as of June 30, 2025, with an approximate weighted average LTV of 62%[37] - Commercial & Industrial Loans have a balance of $109 million as of June 30, 2025[43] - Construction & Development Loans have a balance of $70 million as of June 30, 2025, with 59% utilized of commitments[49] - Agricultural Real Estate & Operating Loans have a balance of $101 million as of June 30, 2025[56] Credit Quality - Total loans graded 1 to 5 (Pass) amounted to $1,307,424 thousand as of June 30, 2025[91] - Total loans graded 6 (Watch) amounted to $23,201 thousand as of June 30, 2025[91] - Total loans graded 7 (Substandard) amounted to $17,922 thousand as of June 30, 2025[91]

Financial Performance - Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $78 million, with a diluted loss per common share of $0.19[31, 82] - Adjusted operating expenses decreased by $178 million, or 28% year-over-year, and $25 million, or 5% quarter-over-quarter[44] - The company forecasts net interest income between $1.7 billion and $1.75 billion for 2025[33] Commercial Banking - New credit commitments increased by 80% to $1.9 billion in Q2'25[18] - New loan originations increased by 57% to $1.2 billion in Q2'25[18] - Specialized Industries loan originations increased by 91% to $624 million[18] - Corporate/Regional Banking loan originations increased by over 50% to $186 million[18] - Total Private Bank deposits increased by $2.0 billion since March 31, 2024, reaching $17.7 billion[18] Balance Sheet & Asset Quality - The CET1 ratio is 12.3%[46] - Deposits decreased by $4.2 billion, or 5.6% quarter-over-quarter, to $69.7 billion[50, 54] - Brokered deposits decreased by $4.1 billion, or 43.1% year-to-date[54] - Record CRE payoffs at par of $1.5 billion, with 45% of the payoffs from substandard loans in the second quarter[55]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net earnings of $72 million or $0.55 per share for the quarter, with an annualized return on average assets of 1.19% and an adjusted return on average tangible equity of 16.79% [4][10] - The pretax pre-provision return on average assets was 1.64%, showing improvement from the previous quarter and the same quarter last year [5][10] - Revenue increased to a record $214 million for the quarter, driven by record net interest income of $187 million and noninterest income of $27 million [10][13] - Tangible book value per share grew by $0.45 to $14.6, and the tangible common equity ratio improved to 8.03% [5][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial lending team closed approximately $764 million in new loans, bringing total production to a record $1.4 billion for the first half of the year, with an annualized growth rate of 8% in the commercial loan portfolio [6][10] - The company’s fee-based businesses performed well, with Provident Protection Plus revenue increasing by 11.3% and income up by 10.1% compared to the same period in 2024 [8] - Beacon Trust revenue declined by 5.2% due to a decrease in average market value of assets under management, but AUM recovered to $4.1 billion by the end of the quarter [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deposits increased by $260 million at an annualized growth rate of 5.6%, while the average cost of total deposits decreased to 2.1% [6][12] - The loan pipeline remains robust at approximately $2.6 billion, with a weighted average interest rate stable at 6.3% [7][12] - Nonperforming assets declined to 44 basis points of total assets, with net charge-offs decreasing to $1.2 million or three basis points of average loans [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance its asset management capabilities and grow AUM through strategic hiring and integration with existing business lines [19] - There is a focus on organic growth, but the company remains open to M&A opportunities if they align with strategic goals [26] - The company is diversifying its commercial loan portfolio to reduce reliance on commercial real estate, with a current CRE ratio of 408% [7][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustaining momentum throughout the remainder of 2025, supported by strong capital formation and asset quality [5][9] - The economic forecast has improved, leading to a reserve release and a positive outlook on credit quality [20][23] - Management anticipates modest provisioning in the second half of the year, barring any significant market shifts [21][24] Other Important Information - The effective tax rate for the quarter was 29.7%, with expectations of approximately 29.5% for the remainder of 2025 [14][15] - The company approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on August 29 [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in Beacon business strategy - Management clarified that there is no significant change in strategy, but a focus on enhancing sales and service to grow AUM [18][19] Question: Provisioning and economic forecasts - The reserve release was primarily driven by improved economic forecasts, particularly in commercial property prices [20] Question: M&A considerations - While the focus is on organic growth, management remains open to M&A opportunities if they align with strategic goals [26] Question: C&I loan growth drivers - Growth in C&I loans is attributed to both new originations and increased line utilization, with a diverse set of products contributing to production [30][34] Question: Wealth management fee performance - Wealth management fees were impacted by lower average AUM due to market volatility, but a recovery is noted [38] Question: Expense guidance for the back half of the year - Management indicated potential for expenses to come in at the lower end of the guidance range due to nonrecurring costs [43] Question: Municipal deposit flow seasonality - Management expects strong municipal deposit flows in the third quarter, with brokered deposits used to manage outflows [44][46] Question: NIM trajectory and competitive environment - The company anticipates NIM improvements despite competitive pressures, with a focus on asset repricing and new loan production [53][62]

Core Insights - S&T Bancorp, Inc. reported a net income of $31.9 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, for Q2 2025, a decrease from $33.4 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, in Q1 2025 and $34.4 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, in Q2 2024 [1][16]. Financial Performance - Net interest income increased by $3.3 million, or 3.90%, to $86.6 million in Q2 2025 compared to $83.3 million in Q1 2025 [4]. - Average interest-earning assets rose by $112.5 million to $9.0 billion in Q2 2025 from $8.9 billion in Q1 2025 [4]. - The net interest margin (NIM) expanded by 7 basis points to 3.88% in Q2 2025 from 3.81% in Q1 2025 [4][22]. Asset Quality - The allowance for credit losses (ACL) was $98.6 million, or 1.24% of total portfolio loans, at June 30, 2025, compared to $99.0 million, or 1.26%, at March 31, 2025 [5]. - Nonperforming assets decreased by $1.1 million to $21.3 million, or 0.27% of total loans plus other real estate owned (OREO), from $22.4 million, or 0.29%, at March 31, 2025 [5][7]. Noninterest Income and Expense - Noninterest income increased by $3.1 million to $13.5 million in Q2 2025 compared to $10.4 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to higher debit and credit card fees and service charges [6]. - Total noninterest expense rose by $3.0 million to $58.1 million compared to $55.1 million in Q1 2025, with salaries and employee benefits increasing by $3.1 million [6]. Financial Condition - Total assets were $9.8 billion at June 30, 2025, compared to $9.7 billion at March 31, 2025 [7]. - Total portfolio loans increased by $98.1 million, or 5.02% annualized, compared to March 31, 2025 [7]. - Total deposits increased by $28.0 million, or 1.42% annualized, compared to March 31, 2025 [8]. Capital Position - S&T Bancorp maintained a strong regulatory capital position with all capital ratios above the well-capitalized thresholds set by federal bank regulatory agencies [9].

Financial Performance - Net income for Q2 2025 was $210 million, an increase of $32 million compared to Q1 2025 and Q2 2024[8] - Net interest income increased by $26 million to $632 million[8, 24] - Earnings per share (EPS) increased by $053 to $309[8] - Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE) was 1326%[8] Balance Sheet - Loans held in portfolio grew by $931 million or 25%[8, 10] - Total deposits increased by $14 billion or 21%[10] - Tangible book value per share increased by $339 to $7541[8, 10] - Total assets reached $76065 million[8] Credit Quality - Non-performing loans (NPLs) decreased by $2 million to $312 million[8, 10] - NPL ratio improved to 082% compared to 084% in Q1 2025[8, 10] - Net charge-off (NCO) ratio was 045% compared to 053% in Q1 2025[8, 10] Capital Actions - The company repurchased $1120 million in common stock at an average price of $9854 per share[10, 44] - A new common stock repurchase program of up to $500 million was announced[10, 44]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - GAAP earnings were strong with core earnings continuing to increase, return on average assets was 1.51% and return on average equity was 15.12% for Q2 2025 compared to 1.45% and 14.97% respectively for Q1 2025 [5][6] - Net interest margin (NIM) increased to 4.07% in Q2 2025 from 4% in Q1 2025, with expectations for further upside [6][15] - Fee income as a percentage of operating revenue was 21% during the quarter, an improvement from prior periods, with noninterest income increasing by $1.3 million quarter over quarter [6][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total loan growth was 6% on an annualized basis, with commercial loan growth at 2% [9][10] - Wealth management fees remained the largest component of fee income, with assets under management reaching $3 billion [7][16] - Noninterest expense declined by approximately $600,000 in the quarter, including merger-related expenses of almost $1 million [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The loan pipeline is reported to be the highest since the merger, reflecting a strong regional economy and engagement with clients [11][12] - Credit quality remains sound with net charge-offs being nominal and classified loans decreasing by 14% [12][22] - The average yield on loans was 6.5%, impacted by lower purchase accounting accretion [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing liquidity, building capital, and accelerating commercial lending while considering share buybacks due to perceived undervaluation [27] - There is a strong emphasis on talent acquisition to support growth, particularly in the wealth management sector [48][55] - The company is open to future acquisitions that add value to the franchise, focusing on geographic proximity and complementary services [66][67] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing a strong loan pipeline and positive client sentiment despite market noise [52] - The company anticipates continued improvement in profitability and efficiency, with expectations for expenses to decline further [8][20] - Management acknowledged the competitive lending environment but remains confident in their ability to grow loans prudently [11][16] Other Important Information - The board authorized a share repurchase program of up to 500,000 shares and increased the quarterly dividend by $0.01 per share [13] - Regulatory capital ratios are now at or above pre-merger levels, providing options for growth [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are there still other credits in the Codorus Valley deal that you are looking to move off of or sell? - Management indicated that while there might be a couple of loans to consider for sale, they have been successful in working them out with minimal charge-offs [32] Question: Is there a capital level you would like to reach before considering another acquisition? - Management stated they are at pre-merger levels and feel comfortable moving forward without needing outside capital for future deals [35] Question: How would potential Fed rate cuts impact NIM? - Management noted that while rate cuts could negatively impact net interest income, they would continue to push on the loan side to offset some of that impact [42][43] Question: What initiatives are in place for growth in the wealth management business? - Management highlighted opportunities for growth through talent acquisition and expansion in key markets [48][49] Question: How has the sentiment of commercial clients changed recently? - Management reported that the pipeline is the largest since the merger, indicating positive sentiment among commercial clients [52] Question: What is the current line utilization rate on the commercial portfolio? - Management stated that line utilization rates have remained stable and modest [58] Question: Are you ready for another transaction a year after the Codorus Valley deal? - Management expressed that they are looking for opportunities that add value and are focused on best practices for future acquisitions [66][67]

Financial Performance - The company reported net income available to common equity of $310 million, resulting in diluted quarterly earnings per share of $2.24[9] - Record quarterly revenue reached $703 million, driven by record net interest income (NII) of $617 million[13] - The company's Return on Average Assets (ROAA) was 1.62%, and the Return on Average Common Equity (ROACE) was 15.4% (16.7% Adjusted ROTCE)[13] Balance Sheet and Loan Portfolio - Total average loans increased by 2% quarter-over-quarter, with strong growth in C&I and residential mortgage sectors[12] - Total average deposits also grew by 2% quarter-over-quarter, supported by strong growth from commercial and consumer customers, and a reduction in average deposit cost[12] - Average loans reached $54.3 billion, with C&I loans at $17.4 billion and residential mortgages at $5 billion[18] - Average deposits totaled $63.7 billion, showing year-over-year growth of 9%[14] Asset Quality - Criticized loans decreased by 14 basis points quarter-over-quarter to 2.15%[9] - Nonaccrual loans decreased by 3 basis points quarter-over-quarter to 25 basis points, with nonperforming assets at 22 basis points[12] - Net charge-offs were $15 million, equivalent to 11 basis points annualized[12] - The company bolstered its Allowance for Loan Losses (ALLL) to 1.38%, reflecting changes in the economic outlook[12] Capital and Ratios - The company's Tangible Common Equity (TCE) ratio stood at 10%, and the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio was 14.5%[13] - The company repurchased $2 million shares in 2Q25, with $241 million remaining available under the share repurchase authorization[51] Outlook - The company expects full-year 2025 loan growth in the range of 4% to 6% year-over-year and net interest income trending above 7%[53]

Company Overview and Strategy - Finward Bancorp has grown from $776 million to $2.1 billion in assets over the last 10 years, representing a 10.3% CAGR[7] - The company aims to build capital and increase returns while positioning for different economic and interest rate outcomes[7] - The company is evaluating opportunities to optimize the balance sheet and improve earnings quality[7] Financial Performance - Total assets were $2.075 billion as of September YTD 2024[11] - Total loans were $1.508 billion as of September YTD 2024[11] - Total deposits were $1.748 billion as of September YTD 2024[11] - Total equity was $160 million as of September YTD 2024[11] - The tax-adjusted net interest margin was 2.67% for the three months ended September 30, 2024[22] Asset Quality and Loan Portfolio - Non-performing loans totaled $13.8 million, representing 0.92% of total loans as of September 30, 2024[48] - The bank originated $70.4 million in new commercial loans during the quarter ended September 30, 2024[39] - Total 1-4 family originations for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, totaled $20.1 million[39]

Commercial Banking - New credit commitments in Q1 2025 increased by 32% to $1,046 million[14] - New loan originations in Q1 2025 increased by 42% to $769 million[14] - Private Bank deposits totaled $17.9 billion, up $2.2 billion or 14% since March 31, 2024, with a WAC of 2.21%[15] - Commercial deposits totaled $4.2 billion with a WAC of 2.34%[15] - C&I loans HFI for Specialized Industries & Corporate/Regional Commercial Banking increased by $147 million, up 4.4% QoQ to $3,490 million as of March 31, 2025[21] Financial Performance - Reported net loss income attributable to common stockholders was $(108) million, or $(0.26) per diluted common share in 1Q 2025[25] - Adjusted net loss income attributable to common stockholders was $(94) million, or $(0.23) per diluted common share in 1Q 2025[25] - Adjusted operating expenses decreased by $136 million, or 22% linked year, and $71 million, or 13% linked quarter[40] Balance Sheet and Asset Quality - Wholesale borrowings to total assets decreased from 17.4% on December 31, 2023, to 13.5% on March 31, 2025[28] - Cash & Securities to Total Assets increased by 833 bps from 17.7% on December 31, 2023, to 26.1% on March 31, 2025[28] - Allowance for Credit Losses to LHFI increased by 59 bps from 1.23% on December 31, 2023, to 1.82% on March 31, 2025[28] - Criticized loans decreased by $885 million, or 6% quarter over quarter[70] - Total deposits decreased by $2.0 billion, or 2.6% quarter over quarter, primarily driven by $1.9 billion lower brokered deposits[45, 49] Forecast - The company projects net interest income between $1.825 billion and $1.875 billion for 2025[30]