Financial Review ZIONS THIRD QUARTER 2025 O c t o b e r 2 0 , 2 0 2 5 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS; USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES Forward-Looking Information This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect management's current expectations and assumptions regarding future events and outcomes. However, they are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors ...

Group 1 - M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) is recognized as one of the 11 Cheap Quarterly Dividend Stocks to buy currently [1] - The company operates as a regional lender with a strong presence in community, commercial, and retail banking, offering services such as mortgage lending and consumer finance [2] - Recent priorities for MTB include regulatory compliance, disciplined capital and liquidity management, risk oversight, and growing fee-based income [3] Group 2 - M&T Bank declared an 11% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.50 per share, marking the ninth consecutive year of dividend growth [4] - As of September 23, the stock has a dividend yield of 2.99% [4]

Core Viewpoint - PCB Bancorp reported strong growth and profitability in Q2 2025, with earnings per share of $0.62, exceeding analyst estimates, despite some emerging credit quality concerns in consumer lending [1][2]. Financial Performance - Earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 2025 was $0.62, beating the estimate of $0.56 and showing a year-over-year increase of 44.2% from $0.43 in Q2 2024 [2]. - Net interest income was reported at $26.0 million, below the consensus estimate of $28.63 million, but up 19.6% from $21.7 million in Q2 2024 [2]. - Net income available to common shareholders reached $9.0 million, a 46.3% increase from $6.1 million in the same quarter last year [2]. - The efficiency ratio improved to 50.6%, down from 62.7% a year earlier, indicating better cost management [2]. Lending and Deposit Growth - Loans held-for-investment increased to $2.80 billion, a 14.1% rise year-over-year, with commercial real estate loans comprising 66.7% of total loans [5]. - Commercial real estate loans grew by 15.6% year-over-year, while commercial and industrial loans rose by 18.1% [5]. - Total deposits reached $2.82 billion, reflecting a 17.3% increase from the previous year, although the proportion of noninterest-bearing deposits decreased to 20.4% [7]. Fee Income and Efficiency - The bank achieved notable fee income from SBA loan sales, totaling $26.9 million, nearly double the previous year's amount, with gains of $1.5 million, a 92% increase year-over-year [6]. - The net interest margin improved compared to the previous year, contributing to overall earnings growth [6]. Credit Quality Concerns - The allowance for credit losses rose to 1.20% of loans, with non-performing loans increasing to $8.9 million, or 0.32% of loans held-for-investment [8]. - There was a significant increase in nonaccrual residential mortgages, up 402.4% year-over-year, and classified assets nearly doubled compared to the previous quarter [8]. Management Outlook - Management expressed optimism about continued organic growth, emphasizing loan and deposit momentum, a solid liquidity position, and strong capital ratios [9]. - No numeric forward guidance was provided for the remainder of fiscal 2025, but external risks such as inflation and trade uncertainty were acknowledged [9].

Core Insights - Associated Banc-Corp achieved a record net interest income of $300 million in Q2 2025, leading to GAAP earnings per share of $0.65, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.62 [1][2][5] - Despite the record net interest income, GAAP revenue fell short of expectations at $300 million, down 6.8% year-over-year, primarily due to subdued noninterest income growth [1][2][6] Financial Performance - GAAP EPS for Q2 2025 was $0.65, a decrease of 12.2% from $0.74 in Q2 2024 [2] - Total GAAP revenue was $300 million, down from $321.75 million in Q2 2024 [2] - Net interest income increased by 16.9% year-over-year, from $256.59 million in Q2 2024 [2][5] - Net interest margin improved to 3.04%, up from 2.75% a year earlier [2][5] - Total noninterest expense rose to $209 million, a 7% increase from the previous year [9] Business Operations - Associated Banc-Corp operates 188 branches across over 100 communities, focusing on retail and commercial banking services [3] - The bank's strategic focus includes accelerating commercial loan growth, improving deposit mix, and managing risk [4] - Commercial loan balances grew to $30.6 billion, reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase [7] Deposit Trends - Total deposits decreased by $1.0 billion or 3% sequentially but increased by 4% year-over-year [8] - Core customer deposits also fell by 3% from the previous quarter [8] - Noninterest-bearing demand deposits declined by 5.8% compared to the previous year [8] Credit Quality - Provision for credit losses rose by $5 million from the previous quarter but decreased by $5 million compared to last year [10] - Nonaccrual loans decreased to 0.37% of total loans from 0.52% a year ago [10] - The allowance for credit losses on loans increased slightly to 1.35% of total loans [10] Future Guidance - Management raised its outlook for net interest income growth to 14%-15% for the full year 2025 [13] - Noninterest income is expected to grow by 1%-2% annually, while noninterest expenses are projected to rise by 4%-5% [13] - Full-year loan growth is anticipated at 5%-6%, with total deposit growth guidance adjusted to 1%-3% [13]

Core Viewpoint - Hanmi Financial Corporation reported a decline in net income for Q2 2025, primarily due to increased credit loss expenses, despite improvements in asset quality and operational metrics [2][3][7]. Financial Performance - Net income for Q2 2025 was $15.1 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, down from $17.7 million, or $0.58 per diluted share in Q1 2025 [2][7]. - Return on average assets decreased to 0.79% from 0.94%, and return on average equity fell to 7.48% from 8.92% [2][8]. - Preprovision net revenue grew by 3.7%, driven by lower funding costs and a 3.7% increase in net interest income [3][7]. Asset Quality - Significant improvement in asset quality was noted, with criticized loans dropping 71.8% to 0.74% of total loans, and nonaccrual loans falling 26.8% to 0.41% of total loans [7][18]. - Loan delinquencies decreased to 0.17% of total loans [7]. Loan and Deposit Growth - Loans receivable increased to $6.31 billion, up 0.4% from Q1 2025, with loan production for Q2 at $329.6 million [7][29]. - Deposits rose to $6.73 billion, a 1.7% increase from the previous quarter, with noninterest-bearing demand deposits accounting for 31.3% of total deposits [7][29]. Noninterest Income and Expenses - Noninterest income increased by 4.5% to $8.1 million, primarily due to gains from the sale of SBA loans [20][21]. - Noninterest expenses rose to $36.3 million, up 3.9% sequentially, driven by increases in salaries, professional fees, and advertising [21][22]. Capital Position - The capital position remained strong, with a tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio of 9.58% and a common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 12.12% [7][24].

Core Viewpoint - U.S. Bancorp (USB) is expected to report year-over-year increases in revenues and earnings for Q2 2025, benefiting from lower expenses and higher non-interest income [1] Group 1: Financial Performance Expectations - The company anticipates net interest income (NII) for Q2 2025 to be between $4.1 billion and $4.2 billion, with a consensus estimate of $4.01 billion, reflecting a marginal increase from the previous quarter [2][8] - The consensus estimate for total revenues in Q2 2025 is $7.06 billion, indicating a rise of 3.3% from the year-ago figure [13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for average earning assets is $611.2 million, suggesting a slight sequential increase [4] Group 2: Non-Interest Income and Trading Activity - Non-interest income is projected to rise by 3.3% due to gains in trading, mortgage, and card revenues, with total non-interest income estimated at $2.93 billion [9][8] - Trading volumes in equity derivatives and corporate bonds have increased, with the consensus estimate for commercial product revenues at $391 million, reflecting a 2.4% increase from the prior quarter [5] Group 3: Loan Activity and Market Conditions - Lending activity remained strong in Q2 2025, supported by a resilient labor market and easing inflation, with notable demand for commercial and industrial loans [3] - Mortgage banking revenues are expected to reach $179.6 million, indicating a 3.8% increase from the previous quarter, despite mortgage rates fluctuating in the mid-to-upper 6% range [6] Group 4: Expense Management and Asset Quality - The company aims to keep non-interest expenses at or below $4.2 billion in Q2 2025, despite higher costs related to compensation and employee benefits [10][9] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for non-performing loans is $1.72 billion, indicating a rise of 1.8% from the prior quarter [10] Group 5: Earnings Expectations - U.S. Bancorp has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.21%, indicating a high likelihood of beating earnings estimates [11] - The consensus estimate for Q2 earnings is $1.07, reflecting a 9.2% increase from the year-ago reported number [12]

Core Viewpoint - M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) is expected to report year-over-year increases in quarterly revenues and earnings for Q2 2025, despite challenges such as a fall in loan balance and rising expenses in the previous quarter [1][10]. Group 1: Financial Performance Expectations - The consensus estimate for MTB's Q2 2025 earnings is $4.03 per share, reflecting a 6.3% increase from the previous year [13]. - The consensus estimate for revenues is $2.39 billion, indicating a 3.6% rise from the prior-year reported level [13]. - MTB's management anticipates a modest rise in average loans for Q2 2025, contributing to the growth of average interest-earning assets, which is estimated at $191.8 billion, a 1.4% increase from the prior quarter [4]. Group 2: Net Interest Income (NII) and Fee Income - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NII (on a tax-equivalent basis) is projected at $1.75 billion, representing a 3.1% increase from the previous quarter [5]. - Management expects higher average total deposits in Q2 2025, which is likely to enhance revenues from service charges on deposit accounts, with a consensus estimate of $135.9 million, a 2.2% rise from the prior quarter [6]. - Mortgage banking fees are expected to improve, with the consensus estimate pegged at $128 million, indicating an 8.5% rise from the previous quarter [8]. Group 3: Expense Management - MTB's management projects a sequential decline in total expenses for Q2 2025, primarily due to lower seasonal compensation costs, with total expenses estimated at $1.37 billion, reflecting a 3.4% decrease [11]. - Despite pressures on NII and concerns regarding expenses, the company is expected to post higher earnings and revenues, supported by mortgage and deposit fees [10]. Group 4: Earnings Surprise Potential - The company has surpassed consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters, with an average negative earnings surprise of 6.67% [2]. - The Earnings ESP for MTB is +0.12%, indicating a favorable outlook for beating estimates this time [12].