Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Operating net income increased by $252,000 from the prior quarter, attributed to higher net interest income and operating non-interest income, offset by increased provision and operating non-interest expenses [14] - Net interest income rose by $314,000 compared to the prior quarter, driven by continued asset repricing and loan growth [14] - Net interest margin increased by five basis points from the prior quarter, with expectations for further growth due to the Fed rate cuts [15][14] - Tangible book value per share increased to $14.20 from $12.76 a year ago, reflecting consistent growth in tangible capital [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-interest income increased over $1 million from the prior quarter, with significant contributions from service charge and fee income, as well as interchange income [6][16] - Mortgage and government-guaranteed lending (SBSL) activity slowed, with mortgage production down slightly compared to the second quarter [23] - Pre-tax income for both merchant services and Colony Wealth Advisors increased significantly from the prior quarter, indicating strong performance in these business lines [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loan growth for the quarter was around 9% annualized, lower than the first and second quarters, but still around a 14% annualized growth rate for the year [5] - Total deposits increased by $28.1 million during the quarter, reflecting strategic use of brokered funding [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strategic investments for future growth while maintaining margin improvement [5] - The pending merger with TC Bancshares, Inc. and TC Federal Bank is progressing as planned, with expectations for closure in the fourth quarter [9][10] - The company is optimistic about future M&A opportunities and is actively seeking strategic fits [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management does not foresee a material impact from the government shutdown on the business or credit quality, although they are monitoring the situation closely [8][28] - The company expects loan growth to moderate but remain within the long-term target of 8% to 12% annually [5][6] - Management expressed confidence in balancing cost control with strategic investments for long-term growth [17] Other Important Information - Operating expenses increased by $624,000 quarter over quarter due to investments in talent and growth initiatives [16] - A wire fraud incident resulted in a recognized loss of $1.25 million related to disputed insurance coverage [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Given the disruption in D.C., are there any impacts on borrowers and the local economy? - Management does not see a significant impact at this time and has provided resources to customers to mitigate potential issues [28] Question: What is the average roll-on versus roll-rate this quarter, and how does the NIM outlook look? - The roll-off yields were in the 5% range, with a new and renewed rate of 7.83% for the quarter, indicating potential for net interest margin growth [29][30] Question: Is there any NDFI loan exposure? - Management confirmed there is no meaningful exposure to NDFI loans, focusing instead on relationship-based lending [31]

Core Insights - Bank of America has been ranked as the number one small business lender in the U.S. for 17 consecutive quarters, maintaining this position since Q2 2021, with total small business loan balances reaching $46.7 billion [1][2]. Group 1: Company Performance - The company serves nearly 4 million small business households across the U.S., providing tailored solutions to meet their unique challenges [2][3]. - Bank of America has a network of local bankers in over 200 communities, offering a single point of contact for business owners to access a wide range of financial products and services [3]. Group 2: Industry Recognition - Bank of America has been recognized as the "World's Best Bank for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises" and has received the title of "North America's Best Bank for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises" for ten consecutive years by Euromoney [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Bank of America is a leading financial institution, serving approximately 69 million clients with a comprehensive range of banking, investing, and asset management services [5]. - The company operates approximately 3,700 retail financial centers and around 15,000 ATMs, with about 59 million verified digital users [5].

Core Insights - BankFirst Capital Corporation reported a net income of $6.88 million, or $1.07 per common share, for Q2 2025, showing an increase from $6.43 million, or $0.98 per share, in Q1 2025, but a slight decrease from $6.52 million, or $1.09 per share, in Q2 2024 [1][5]. Financial Performance - Net interest income for Q2 2025 was $23.07 million, up from $20.77 million in Q2 2024 [5][10]. - Total assets increased by 3% to $2.85 billion as of June 30, 2025, compared to $2.76 billion a year earlier [5][6]. - Total deposits rose by 3% to $2.38 billion as of June 30, 2025, from $2.32 billion at the same time last year [5][7]. - The company's net interest margin improved to 3.71% in Q2 2025, up from 3.46% in Q2 2024 [10]. Acquisition and Growth - The company completed the acquisition of Magnolia State Corporation on July 1, 2025, which expanded its branch network and total assets to approximately $3.32 billion [4][26]. - Following the acquisition, the company now operates 52 locations in Mississippi and Alabama [5][26]. Credit Quality - The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets was 0.50% as of June 30, 2025, compared to 0.41% a year earlier [5][15]. - The allowance for credit losses was $24.05 million, representing 1.31% of total loans as of June 30, 2025 [16]. Capital and Liquidity - The company had available liquidity sources totaling approximately $977.96 million as of June 30, 2025 [5][18]. - The capital conservation buffer was maintained above the regulatory minimum, with a Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) of 9.89% as of June 30, 2025 [24]. Stock Performance - The closing price of the company's common stock was $40.50 per share on June 30, 2025, resulting in a market capitalization of approximately $219.89 million [13].