Merger with Sandy Spring Bancorp
Atlantic Union Bankshares announced a merger with Sandy Spring Bancorp, creating a $39 billion asset bank, making it the largest regional bank in the Mid-Atlantic.
Strong Financial Performance
Atlantic Union reported adjusted operating earnings of $74.5 million, up 32.3% from the second quarter of 2024, and a 24.7% increase from the third quarter of 2023.
Improved Asset Quality
Annualized net charge-offs were reduced to 1 basis point in Q3 from 4 basis points in Q2, indicating strong asset quality.
Deposit Growth
Deposit base grew by 6.1% on a linked quarter annualized basis, showing strong customer retention and growth.
Cost Savings from Merger
The merger is expected to achieve cost savings of approximately 27% of Sandy Spring's annual operating expenses.