Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Full year pre-tax, pre-provision earnings growth of 105% year-over-year, with earnings per share increasing 45% to $3.40 when excluding merger-related charges [3][4] - Fourth quarter net income, excluding merger and restructuring expenses, was $81 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.84, an 18% increase year-over-year [4][10] - Total assets increased 48% year-over-year to $27.7 billion, with total portfolio loans rising 52% to $19.2 billion [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loan growth was fully funded by deposit growth, with total loans increasing 6% annualized from the third quarter and 5% year-over-year [8][12] - Non-interest income for the fourth quarter was $43.3 million, a 19% increase year-over-year, driven by the acquisition of Premier [14] - Treasury management revenue reached a record of $6 million, with total wealth management assets under management at $10.4 billion [6][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deposits increased 53% year-over-year to $21.7 billion, including $6.9 billion from acquired PFC deposits and $662 million from organic growth [12] - Commercial real estate payoffs totaled $415 million in the fourth quarter and over $900 million for the year, exceeding previous expectations [7][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company successfully integrated Premier Financial, transforming into a $28 billion asset regional financial services partner, ranking among the top 50 publicly traded U.S. financial institutions [5][6] - Continued investment in organic growth through new loan production offices and a new healthcare vertical, optimizing financial center networks and digital banking capabilities [6][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates mid-single-digit year-over-year loan growth during 2026, despite expected elevated commercial real estate payoffs [8][30] - The company expects net interest margin to remain consistent with the fourth quarter margin of 3.61% in the first quarter, with potential increases in subsequent quarters [19][44] Other Important Information - The efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter was just below 52%, reflecting a focus on operational efficiencies and cost control [10][16] - The CET1 ratio improved to 10.34%, with expectations to build 15-20 basis points per quarter moving forward [18][61] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth expectations and payoffs - Management expects a step down in payoffs from the elevated fourth quarter number, estimating $600 million-$800 million in 2026, weighted towards the first half [28][30] Question: Details on the healthcare vertical - The healthcare vertical generated around $500 million in new loans last year and is expected to be a significant growth driver [32][33] Question: Expense guidance and branch evaluations - Management confirmed that branch closures are not reflected in current numbers, and evaluations of the branch network will continue throughout the year [42][43] Question: Margin outlook and factors influencing it - The margin is expected to remain flat in the first quarter, with a step up in the second quarter due to deposit growth and repricing of CDs [44][49] Question: Capital deployment priorities - The company prioritizes dividends, loan growth, and buybacks, with M&A being a distant fourth [59][60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, the company reported pre-tax, pre-provision earnings growth of 105% year-over-year and earnings per share (EPS) growth of 45% to $3.40, excluding merger-related charges [3][4] - The fourth quarter net income, excluding merger and restructuring expenses, was $81 million, with diluted EPS of $0.84, an 18% increase year-over-year [4][10] - The return on tangible common equity for the fourth quarter was 16%, with non-performing assets to total assets at 0.33% [5][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total portfolio loans increased by 52% year-over-year to $19.2 billion, driven by both acquired loans from Premier Financial and organic growth [11] - Non-interest income for the fourth quarter was $43.3 million, a 19% increase year-over-year, primarily due to the acquisition of Premier [14] - Treasury management revenue reached a record of $6 million, with total wealth management assets under management at $10.4 billion [6][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deposits increased by 53% year-over-year to $21.7 billion, supported by acquired deposits from Premier Financial and organic growth [12] - The company experienced a significant increase in commercial real estate project payoffs, totaling $415 million in the fourth quarter and over $900 million for the year, which created a 4% headwind to loan growth [7][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company successfully integrated the acquisition of Premier Financial, transforming itself into a $28 billion asset regional financial services partner and ranking among the top 50 publicly traded U.S. financial institutions [5][6] - Continued investment in organic growth includes opening loan production offices in new markets and launching a healthcare vertical [6][9] - The company aims to maintain a focus on relationship banking, which differentiates it from competitors [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates mid-single-digit year-over-year loan growth during 2026, despite expected elevated commercial real estate payoffs [8][30] - The company expects net interest margin to remain consistent with the fourth quarter margin of 3.61% in the first quarter of 2026, with potential increases in subsequent quarters [18][49] - The effective tax rate for 2026 is projected to be between 20.5% and 21.5%, slightly higher than in 2025 [23] Other Important Information - The company redeemed $150 million of Series A Preferred Stock and $50 million of subdebt acquired for Premier during the fourth quarter [16] - The CET1 ratio improved to 10.34%, with expectations to build 15-20 basis points per quarter moving forward [17][59] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth expectations and payoffs - Management expects elevated payoffs in the first half of 2026, estimating between $600 million and $800 million, but believes loan growth will remain strong due to a robust pipeline [28][30] Question: Expense guidance and branch evaluations - Management confirmed that branch evaluations will continue, with potential for additional closures not reflected in current numbers [42][43] Question: Margin outlook and factors influencing it - The company anticipates a flat margin in the first quarter, with a step-up in the second quarter due to strong deposit growth and repricing of CDs [44][46] Question: Capital deployment priorities - The company prioritizes dividends, loan growth, and buybacks, with M&A being a distant fourth [57][58] Question: Fair Value Accretion expectations - Management models about 25 basis points of fair value accretion for the first quarter, with a gradual decline over the next six years [62] Question: Deposit pipeline and costs - The deposit pipeline remains strong, with spot deposit rates slightly down at the end of December [85][86] Question: Types of loans in new markets - The types of loans in new markets are similar to legacy markets, focusing on commercial real estate, commercial and industrial loans, and healthcare [90]

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Core Insights - Robinhood stock experienced a 9% increase on Wednesday, contributing to a year-to-date gain of 235% [1][2] Company Developments - Robinhood announced a partnership with Susquehanna International Group to acquire LedgerX, a regulated crypto exchange previously part of FTX [2][6] - The acquisition includes a 90% stake in LedgerX, enhancing Robinhood's position in the prediction markets [2][6] Market Trends - There is strong customer demand for prediction markets, which Robinhood aims to capitalize on [3][5] - Prediction markets have become Robinhood's fastest-growing product line by revenue, with over 9 billion contracts traded by more than 1 million customers within a year of launch [5][6] Strategic Implications - The acquisition of a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) will enable Robinhood to offer futures and options on futures, as well as clear trades in various derivatives [5][6] - This strategic move positions Robinhood to further expand its offerings in the rapidly growing prediction market sector [6]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, the company reported GAAP net income applicable to common stockholders of $2 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, with comprehensive income of $4.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share [14][15] - Book value per common share increased to $3.36 from $3.34 as of June 30, 2025, reflecting a slight growth [5][15] - Earnings available for distribution (EAD) were $3.3 million, or $0.09 per share [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The MSR portfolio had an unpaid principal balance (UPB) of $16.2 billion and a market value of approximately $219 million, representing about 41% of equity capital [10] - The RMBS portfolio stood at approximately $782 million, up from $756 million in the previous quarter, indicating a strategic shift towards lower and middle-of-the-coupon stack mortgages [12] - The net interest spread for the RMBS portfolio was approximately 2.87%, higher than the previous quarter, driven by increased asset purchases [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The 10-year yield ended the quarter marginally lower at 4.15%, with mortgage rates hovering around 6% [4][7] - The average net CPR for the MSR portfolio was approximately 5.9%, consistent with the previous quarter, while the RMBS portfolio's prepayment speeds held steady at 6.1% CPR [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company adjusted its dividend to $0.10 per share, aligning it with earnings power for sustainability [6] - A strategic partnership with Real Genius LLC was highlighted, focusing on enhancing the digital mortgage experience, which is expected to accelerate growth as mortgage rates decrease [6][8] - The company aims to monitor the economic environment closely while seeking investment opportunities that are accretive to its business [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a reduction in macro volatility and anticipated continued easing from the Fed, which could lead to higher prepayment speeds for high coupon mortgages [4][5] - The company expressed optimism regarding the potential for accelerated growth due to lower mortgage rates, which may encourage refinancing and home purchases [8] Other Important Information - Financial leverage remained consistent at 5.3 times, with $55 million of unrestricted cash, indicating a solid liquidity profile [5] - Operating expenses for the quarter were reported at $3.8 million [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Regarding the Real Genius partnership, was it opportunistic, or can more partnerships be expected? - Management indicated that while they are not prepared to forecast, they are open to exploring interesting and creative opportunities that align with their skill set [19][20] Question: Thoughts on expenses going forward, particularly G&A and compensation? - Management acknowledged a 12.5% sequential rise in G&A and compensation, attributing it to personnel changes and professional fees, but anticipates costs to decrease moving forward [25][28] Question: Update on current book value? - Management reported that the book value per share as of October 31 was up about 1.2% from September 30, before any fourth-quarter dividend accrual [33]

Jupiter Ecosystem & Strategy - Jupiter aims to be the go-to platform for all on-chain activities [2] - Jupiter is expanding its offerings beyond swaps to include JupNet, Perps, JupVM, a DEX, and potentially memes [2] - Jupiter's entry into the stablecoin vertical (JupUSD) is a strategic move for future growth [1] - The pause of the DAO might be related to the stablecoin initiative [1] Future Outlook - The industry anticipates continued growth and opportunities for Jupiter [1] - The company expresses strong support for Jupiter and its accomplishments [1] - The outlook for Jupiter is "Higher for longer" [1]

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