Record Operating Income
UMB Financial reported a record 2024 annual operating income of $461.7 million.
Strong Loan and Deposit Growth
Average loan balances increased 14.8% on a linked-quarter annualized basis, and average total deposits grew $2.7 billion or nearly 31% on a linked-quarter annualized basis.
Regulatory Approval for Acquisition
UMB received approval from the OCC and Fed for the acquisition of HTLF, with the deal expected to close on January 31st.
Fee Income Growth
Fee income reached $628.1 million for the year, with significant contributions from private wealth and institutional asset management.
Improved Credit Quality
Credit quality remained strong with net charge-offs at 14 basis points for the quarter and 10 basis points for the year, and a non-performing loan ratio of 8 basis points.