Deposit Growth and Liquidity Improvement
Deposit growth across all regions, with customer deposits growing by 9% annualized, excluding brokered CDs. Liquidity is improving and deposit pricing is becoming more rational.
Successful Completion of Sale-Leaseback Transaction
Completed a sale-leaseback transaction on approximately 170 branches, harvesting $225 million of off-balance sheet capital with attractive cost of capital.
Regulatory Approval and Closing of Independent Financial Acquisition
Received regulatory approval for the acquisition of Independent Financial, closing earlier than expected on January 1, with conversion scheduled for Memorial Day.
Increase in Net Interest Margin (NIM)
NIM improved by 8 basis points to 3.48%. Deposit cost reduction and legacy loan repricing contributed to this improvement.
Strong Credit Performance
Net charge-offs were low at 6 basis points for the quarter. Past dues and nonperforming assets remained well-managed, with healthy reserve levels.