Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Event Marks 20 Anniversary of Merger Between Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group, UFJ Holdings to form MUFG NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE: MUFG), one of the 10 largest global financial groups, rang The Closing Bell®Â at the New York Stock Exchange today to commemorate the 20 anniversary of the merger between Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group and UFJ Holdings, which formed MUFG. To mark the occasion, MUFG President and Group CE ...

Financial Performance - StoneX's Q4 2025 operating revenues increased by 31% to $1,202.3 million[11] - Net income for Q4 2025 rose by 12% to $85.7 million[11] - Full fiscal year 2025 operating revenues grew by 20% to $4,126.9 million[11] - Full fiscal year 2025 net income increased by 17% to $305.9 million[11] - Book value per share increased by 27% to $45.56[14] Acquisitions and Integration - RJO/Benchmark acquisitions added $32.4 million to total fixed compensation and other expenses[14] - Net operating revenue from RJO was $69.6 million, and from Benchmark was $11.0 million[14] - Pre-tax income from RJO was $22.1 million, and from Benchmark was $2.4 million[14] - RJO held $6.3 billion in client segregated/secured assets[43] Client Balances - Q4 2025 average client equity plus MMF/FDIC sweep was approximately $12.6 billion, a 65% increase compared to Q4 2024[14]

Record Fiscal Year Results, with Net Income of $305.9 million, up 17% Quarterly Net Operating Revenues of $585.1 million, up 29% Record Quarterly Net Income of $85.7 million, Quarterly ROE of 15.2% Quarterly Diluted EPS of $1.57 per share, Fiscal Year of $5.89 per share NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneX Group Inc. (the “Company”; NASDAQ: SNEX), a leading financial services franchise connecting clients to global markets, today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter a ...

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3Q 2025 Business Results CET1 Ratio (Preliminary) 13.56% (Δ6bp QoQ) RWA 348.0 Wtn (+2.3% QoQ) 3Q25 Net Income / EPS 1.42 Wtn / KRW 12,196 ROE / ROTCE (3Q25) 11.1% / 12.5% DPS KRW 570 (Record Date: November 4th ) Share Buyback for FY2025 1.25 Wtn (Completion Rate 74.4%) CET1 ratio remained stable at 13.56%(Δ6bp QoQ) despite market uncertainties Group RWA increased by +8.0 Wtn (+2.3% QoQ) due to KRW depreciation and loan growth, but remains managed within annual budget plan : KRW loan balance increased by +8. ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income of $4.9 million, a decrease of $16.9 million or 77.5% compared to the previous quarter [10] - Diluted earnings per share were $0.16, down from $0.72 linked quarter [10] - Net interest income increased by $1.45 million or 2.7% compared to the linked quarter [14] - The tax equivalent net interest margin decreased by one basis point to 2.94% [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loans increased to $4.77 billion, a linked quarter increase of $163.4 million or 3.5% [10] - The increase in loans was driven by $82.6 million in commercial real estate loans, $49.3 million in commercial loans, and $49.1 million in construction loans [10] - Non-performing assets increased to approximately $2.7 million, representing 0.42% of total assets [9][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company’s securities portfolio was $2.56 billion, a decrease of $174.2 million or 6.4% from the previous quarter [11] - Deposits increased by $329.6 million or 5% on a linked quarter basis [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on repositioning its available-for-sale (AFS) securities portfolio to enhance future net interest income and provide balance sheet flexibility [3] - There is an ongoing interest in potential acquisitions and hiring due to market disruptions caused by larger banks [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The Texas economy is expected to grow at a faster pace than the overall U.S. growth rate [5] - Management anticipates a slight increase in net interest margin for the fourth quarter, driven by loan growth and securities restructuring [19][20] Other Important Information - The company issued $150 million of subordinated notes at a fixed to floating rate [4] - The allowance for credit losses increased to $48.5 million, while the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans decreased to 0.95% [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the expected net interest margin for the fourth quarter? - Management expects the net interest margin to be up slightly due to the impact of subordinated notes and loan growth [19][20] Question: Any updates on potential acquisitions or hiring? - Management is looking at a few institutions for potential acquisition and has made some new hires due to market disruptions [24] Question: How is the loan pipeline looking entering the fourth quarter? - The loan pipeline rebounded to $1.8 billion, indicating strong future loan production [32] Question: What is the pricing competition like in the market? - There is intense competition in both commercial real estate and C&I lending, but the company is maintaining a disciplined pricing approach [34] Question: What are the expectations for trust fee growth? - Management anticipates double-digit revenue growth in trust fees due to a strong team and new client acquisitions [42] Question: How many rate cuts are expected through year-end and into 2026? - Management anticipates at least two rate cuts next year, depending on inflation and employment conditions [44]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $25.7 million or $0.50 per diluted share for Q3 2025, a slight decrease from $26.4 million or $0.51 per diluted share in Q2 2025, reflecting an annualized ROA of 0.97% and an annualized ROATCE of 11.45% [6][11] - Net interest income increased to $100.6 million in Q3 2025 from $98.3 million in Q2 2025, driven by higher earning assets and a net interest margin of 4.2%, up from 4.18% in the previous quarter [6][7] - The allowance for credit losses on loans decreased to $78.9 million or 1.1% of loans, down from $83.2 million or 1.14% at the end of Q2 2025 [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-interest income decreased to $5 million in Q3 2025 from $5.8 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to write-downs on foreclosed assets [10] - Non-interest expenses increased to $73.1 million from $70 million in the previous quarter, attributed to higher salaries and benefits, including severance expenses related to branch closures [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced strong deposit growth, with 51% of new deposits coming from new customers, indicating a successful strategy in expanding market share [24] - The total risk-based capital ratio improved to 16.33% at the end of Q3 2025, compared to 15.98% at the end of Q2 2025 [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance shareholder value through disciplined asset building, protecting margins, and focusing on full client relationships [5] - The management emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet to support quality growth and to be opportunistic in the current competitive landscape [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in credit quality, noting that charge-offs were primarily from small credits that were already identified and reserved for [4] - The company anticipates continued loan origination growth, with a healthy pipeline and a year-to-date increase of 62% in loan originations compared to the previous year [18] Other Important Information - The company repurchased shares and paid down $30 million of subordinated debt after the quarter ended, reinforcing its capital position [5] - The tangible book value per share increased by 9.3% year-over-year, from $19.28 to $21.08 [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the payoffs and paydowns? - Payoffs were about $50 million more than the previous quarter, with 44% related to collateral sales and 25% to refinancing elsewhere [16][17] Question: What are the current credit concerns? - Management stated that stress testing and portfolio monitoring are in place, and they are cautious about the mix of C&I credits while maintaining a focus on real estate loans [19][20] Question: What are the drivers behind deposit growth? - The growth was driven by new accounts, with 51% of new deposits from new customers, reflecting brand awareness and customer satisfaction improvements [24] Question: What are the expectations for loan growth and payoffs? - Management expects a lift from advances exceeding paydowns, with a healthy pipeline and loan originations anticipated to continue growing [44][46] Question: What is the company's approach to M&A? - The company is cautious about M&A, focusing on finding partners that align with their funding structure and protecting their balance sheet [48]

Core Viewpoint - Southside Bancshares, Inc. reported a significant decline in net income for the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to a substantial net loss on the sale of available-for-sale securities and increased noninterest expenses, despite some growth in net interest income and noninterest income categories. Financial Performance - Net income for Q3 2025 was $4.9 million, down from $20.5 million in Q3 2024, representing a decrease of $15.6 million or 76.1% [3] - Earnings per diluted share were $0.16 for Q3 2025, compared to $0.68 for Q3 2024, a decrease of $0.52 or 76.5% [3] - The company experienced a net loss of $24.4 million on the sale of available-for-sale securities in Q3 2025, compared to a net loss of $1.9 million in Q3 2024 [3] Interest Income and Margin - Net interest income for Q3 2025 was $55.7 million, an increase of $0.3 million or 0.5% from Q3 2024 [4] - The net interest margin decreased to 2.81% for Q3 2025, down from 2.82% in Q3 2024 [5] - The company issued $150 million of subordinated debt at a fixed to floating rate during August 2025, impacting net interest margin [2] Noninterest Income and Expenses - Noninterest income, excluding net losses on available-for-sale securities, was $12.4 million for Q3 2025, up from $10.1 million in Q3 2024, an increase of $2.3 million or 22.8% [6] - Noninterest expenses increased by $1.2 million or 3.3% to $37.5 million in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits [7] Tax Expense - Income tax expense decreased by $4.2 million or 95.7% for Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, with an effective tax rate of 3.7% [8] Balance Sheet Highlights - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, were $8.38 billion, a slight decrease from $8.52 billion at December 31, 2024 [16] - Loans increased to $4.77 billion, up $187.2 million or 4.1% from September 30, 2024 [17] - Deposits rose to $6.96 billion, an increase of $525.9 million or 8.2% compared to September 30, 2024 [18] Capital and Liquidity - The company repurchased 26,692 shares of common stock at an average price of $30.24 per share during Q3 2025 [21] - Total available contingent liquidity was $2.77 billion as of September 30, 2025 [22] Asset Quality - Nonperforming assets increased to $35.6 million or 0.42% of total assets, up from $7.7 million or 0.09% of total assets a year earlier [23] - The allowance for loan losses totaled $45.3 million or 0.95% of total loans as of September 30, 2025 [24] Dividend Declaration - The company declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per share for Q3 2025, paid on September 4, 2025 [28]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ladder generated distributable earnings of $32.1 million or $0.25 per share, achieving a return on equity of 8.3% with adjusted leverage of 1.7 times [4][12] - The loan portfolio grew by approximately $354 million to $1.9 billion, representing 40% of total assets [5][17] - The company maintained $879 million in liquidity, including $49 million in cash and $830 million of undrawn capacity on its unsecured revolver [10][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loan origination activity accelerated with $511 million of new loans across 17 transactions, marking the highest quarterly origination volume in over three years [5][6] - The securities portfolio totaled $1.9 billion, with a weighted average yield of 5.7%, of which 99% was investment grade and 96% was AAA rated [19] - The real estate portfolio generated $15.1 million in net operating income during the third quarter, primarily consisting of net lease properties with long-term leases [7][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Office loan exposure was reduced to $652 million, or 14% of total assets, following the full payoff of a $63 million office loan [5][6] - The company closed its inaugural $500 million investment grade bond offering at a rate of 5.5%, which was the tightest new issuance spread in Ladder's history [8][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Ladder aims to capitalize on investment opportunities while maintaining prudent credit risk management, with expectations for fourth quarter loan originations to exceed third quarter production [10][11] - The company plans to position itself alongside high-quality peers, including equity REITs, rather than solely within the commercial mortgage REIT space [11][12] - The focus will be on organic growth of the loan portfolio, with expectations of significant growth in the coming year [23][41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of the balance sheet and the ability to deliver strong, stable returns for shareholders across market cycles [11][12] - The company anticipates that the yield curve will steepen next year, which could lead to more regular contributions to securitizations [23] - Management noted that the quality of borrowers remains strong, with no new loans added to nonaccrual in the third quarter [18][51] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $1.9 million of common stock in the third quarter, with a total of $9.3 million repurchased year-to-date [14][15] - The dividend declared was $0.23 per share, with a current dividend yield of approximately 8.5% [15][16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are there any changes in origination strategy since obtaining the investment grade rating? - Management indicated they are looking at slightly larger transactions and noted improved stability in financing [26][27] Question: Is there growth expected in the $1.9 billion loan portfolio? - Management expects the loan portfolio to grow by approximately $1 billion, driven by a strong origination quarter and a larger revolver [41][42] Question: Will improving ROE be part of the strategy in the next one to two years? - Management confirmed that the plan is to write more loans and improve ROE through better capital allocation [45][46] Question: What is the outlook for the office equity investment made? - Management expressed satisfaction with the investment, noting it has performed well and is expected to be a long-term hold [78][80]