Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP earnings per share of $0.30 and core earnings per share of $0.35, with core earnings improving 55% year over year [3][4] - Net interest margin expanded by 10 basis points quarter over quarter, with GAAP net interest margin increasing to 2.64% and core net interest margin to 2.62% [3][4] - Net charge-offs totaled 7 basis points for the third quarter, improving 15 basis points from the second quarter [4] - The tangible common equity ratio remained stable at 8.01%, increasing 101 basis points from the third quarter of 2024 [4][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core net interest income increased by $8.6 million, or over 19% year over year, driven by loan security yields [7] - Average non-interest-bearing deposits increased 5.7% year over year and 2.1% quarter over quarter [4][17] - The company retained 80% of loans scheduled to reprice at a weighted average rate of 6.65%, which is 222 basis points higher than the prior rate [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has grown deposits in Asian banking communities to $1.4 billion, representing an 11.3% compound annual growth rate since Q3 2022 [18] - The company holds a 3% market share in a $47 billion market, indicating significant growth opportunities [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on improving profitability, maintaining credit discipline, and preserving strong liquidity and capital [3][6] - The asset repricing strategy is expected to drive further net interest margin expansion, with real estate loans expected to reprice approximately 147 basis points higher through 2027 [6][22] - The company is investing in its people and branches to drive core business improvements [6][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to improve earnings, with 2026 expected to present better opportunities than 2025 [37] - The company anticipates stable total assets for the remainder of 2025, with loan growth being market dependent [19] - Non-interest income is expected to benefit from a healthy pipeline of approximately $59 million in back-to-back swap loans scheduled to close by the end of the year [20] Other Important Information - The company maintains a strong liquidity position with $3.9 billion in undrawn lines and resources [17] - Uninsured and uncollateralized deposits represent only 17% of total deposits, providing a stable funding base [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the expected NIM for next quarter? - Management indicated that the NIM was 2.68 at the end of September and may be slightly elevated but not as high as in Q3 [26][27] Question: What is the deposit beta expected for non-maturity deposits? - Management expects the deposit beta to closely mirror the Fed's actions, with a recent reduction of 20 to 25 basis points on a $1.8 billion portfolio of deposits [28] Question: Why not buy back stock at current levels? - Management is focused on maintaining dividends and keeping capital ready for future growth opportunities rather than stock buybacks [33][34] Question: Is there a timeline for achieving double-digit ROTCE or ROE? - Management indicated that achieving double-digit ROTCE could be possible by late 2027 [38]