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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2025
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 001-39325
ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia
54-1598552
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
4300 Cox Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(804) 633-5031
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.33 per share
AUB
The New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/400th Interest in a Share of 6.875% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A
AUB.PRA
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ☐ No ☒
The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of October 28, 2025 was 142,518,152.
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ITEM
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2025 (unaudited) and December 31, 2024 (audited)
2
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
9
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
53
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
54
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
88
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
91
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
92
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 5.
Other Information
93
Item 6.
Exhibits
94
Signatures
95
Glossary of Acronyms and Defined Terms
In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, except as otherwise indicated or the context suggests otherwise, references to the “Company” refers to Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation, a Virginia corporation, and the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including Atlantic Union Bank, which we refer to as the “Bank.” The “Federal Reserve” refers to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, our primary federal regulator.
“Our common stock” refers to the Company’s common stock, par value $1.33 per share, and the term “depositary shares” means the Company’s depositary shares, each representing a 1/400th ownership interest in a share of the Company’s Series A preferred stock, with a liquidation preference of $10,000 per share of Series A preferred stock (equivalent to $25 per depositary share). “Series A preferred stock” refers to the Company’s 6.875% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $10.00 per share.
“Sandy Spring” refers to Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc., which we acquired on April 1, 2025, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 21, 2024, by and between the Company and Sandy Spring, which we refer to as the “Sandy Spring merger agreement.”
“American National” refers to American National Bankshares Inc., which we acquired on April 1, 2024,
pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 24, 2023, by and between the Company and American National.
The “Forward Sale Agreements” refers to the forward sale agreements between the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as forward purchaser (the “Forward Purchaser”), each dated as of October 21, 2024, in connection with which the Forward Purchaser or its affiliate borrowed from third parties an aggregate of 11,338,028 shares of our common stock for sale in a registered public offering.
ACL
–
Allowance for credit losses
AFS
Available for sale
ALLL
Allowance for loan and lease losses, a component of the ACL
AOCI
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
ASC
Accounting Standards Codification
ASU
Accounting Standards Update
BOLI
Bank owned life insurance
bps
Basis points
CECL
Current expected credit losses
CFPB
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CRE
Commercial real estate
CSP
Cary Street Partners LLC
EPS
Earnings per common share
FASB
Financial Accounting Standards Board
FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FRB
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
FHLB
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
FOMC
Federal Open Market Committee
FTE
Fully taxable equivalent
GAAP
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
HTM
Held to maturity
LHFI
Loans held for investment
LHFS
Loans held for sale
MBS
Mortgage-Backed Securities
NPA
Nonperforming assets
NYSE
New York Stock Exchange
PCD
Purchased credit deteriorated
SEC
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SOFR
Secured Overnight Financing Rate
TLM
Troubled loan modification
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
September 30,
December 31,
2025
2024
ASSETS
(unaudited)
(audited)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and due from banks
$
342,490
196,435
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
447,323
153,695
Federal funds sold
4,852
3,944
Total cash and cash equivalents
794,665
354,074
Securities available for sale, at fair value
4,267,523
2,442,166
Securities held to maturity, at carrying value
883,786
803,851
Restricted stock, at cost
159,320
102,954
24,772
9,420
Loans held for investment, net of deferred fees and costs
27,361,173
18,470,621
Less: allowance for loan and lease losses
293,035
178,644
Total loans held for investment, net
27,068,138
18,291,977
Premises and equipment, net
168,315
112,704
Goodwill
1,726,386
1,214,053
Amortizable intangibles, net
333,236
84,563
669,102
493,396
Other assets
977,490
676,165
Total assets
37,072,733
24,585,323
LIABILITIES
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
7,104,642
4,277,048
Interest-bearing deposits
23,560,682
16,120,571
Total deposits
30,665,324
20,397,619
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
91,630
56,275
Other short-term borrowings
—
60,000
Long-term borrowings
768,682
418,303
Other liabilities
630,039
510,247
Total liabilities
32,155,675
21,442,444
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $10.00 par value
173
Common stock, $1.33 par value
188,504
118,519
Additional paid-in capital
3,882,830
2,280,547
Retained earnings
1,128,659
1,103,326
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(283,108)
(359,686)
Total stockholders' equity
4,917,058
3,142,879
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Common shares outstanding
141,732,071
89,770,231
Common shares authorized
200,000,000
Preferred shares outstanding
17,250
Preferred shares authorized
500,000
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND 2024
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Interest and dividend income:
Interest and fees on loans
441,944
291,089
1,172,224
810,886
Interest on deposits in other banks
12,478
1,060
19,982
4,977
Interest and dividends on securities:
Taxable
40,601
24,247
102,509
68,012
Nontaxable
8,414
8,132
24,930
24,455
Total interest and dividend income
503,437
324,528
1,319,645
908,330
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits
170,721
130,216
457,650
354,584
Interest on short-term borrowings
626
5,698
5,682
22,049
Interest on long-term borrowings
12,880
31,568
16,407
Total interest expense
184,227
141,596
494,900
393,040
Net interest income
319,210
182,932
824,745
515,290
Provision for credit losses
16,233
2,603
139,578
32,592
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
302,977
180,329
685,167
482,698
Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts
12,838
9,792
34,743
27,447
Other service charges, commissions and fees
2,325
2,002
6,332
5,700
Interchange fees
4,089
3,371
10,816
8,791
Fiduciary and asset management fees
18,595
6,858
43,014
18,603
Mortgage banking income
2,811
1,214
6,605
3,274
Gain (loss) on sale of securities
(83)
(6,510)
Bank owned life insurance income
5,116
5,037
15,979
12,074
Loan-related interest rate swap fees
5,911
1,503
10,043
4,353
Other operating income
62
4,505
34,987
9,919
Total noninterest income
51,751
34,286
162,436
83,651
Noninterest expenses:
Salaries and benefits
108,319
69,454
293,676
199,867
Occupancy expenses
13,582
7,806
34,944
22,267
Furniture and equipment expenses
6,536
3,685
16,794
10,799
Technology and data processing
17,009
9,737
44,444
28,138
Professional services
8,774
3,994
21,268
11,452
Marketing and advertising expense
5,100
3,308
12,041
8,609
FDIC assessment premiums and other insurance
8,817
5,282
22,660
15,099
Franchise and other taxes
4,669
5,256
14,000
14,770
Loan-related expenses
1,933
1,445
4,461
4,043
Amortization of intangible assets
18,145
5,804
41,976
13,693
Merger-related costs
34,812
1,353
118,652
33,005
Other expenses
10,750
5,458
27,411
16,117
Total noninterest expenses
238,446
122,582
652,327
377,859
Income before income taxes
116,282
92,033
195,276
188,490
Income tax expense
24,142
15,618
33,527
37,144
Net Income
92,140
76,415
161,749
151,346
Dividends on preferred stock
2,967
8,901
Net income available to common shareholders
89,173
73,448
152,848
142,445
Basic earnings per common share
0.63
0.82
1.23
1.68
Diluted earnings per common share
1.22
Dividends declared per common share
0.34
0.32
1.02
0.96
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
141,728,909
89,780,531
124,402,891
84,933,126
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
141,986,217
124,794,832
84,933,213
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income
Other comprehensive income:
Cash flow hedges:
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges (net of tax, $855 and $6,271 for the three months and $5,795 and $3,450 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively)
2,863
23,589
19,401
12,979
AFS securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period (net of tax, $10,461 and $17,770 for the three months and $17,241 and $8,887 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively)
35,020
66,856
57,721
33,438
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (net of tax, $1 for both the three months and $18 and $1,367 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively) (1)
(3)
65
5,143
HTM securities:
Reclassification adjustment for accretion of unrealized gains on AFS securities transferred to HTM (net of tax) (2)
(5)
Bank owned life insurance:
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period
(10)
(16)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (3)
(202)
(162)
(599)
(497)
37,678
90,280
76,578
51,042
Comprehensive income
129,818
166,695
238,327
202,388
(1) The gross amounts reclassified into earnings are reported as "Other operating income" on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income with the corresponding income tax effect being reflected as a component of income tax expense.
(2) The gross amounts reclassified into earnings are reported within interest income on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income with the corresponding income tax effect being reflected as a component of income tax expense.
(3) Reclassifications in earnings are reported in "Salaries and benefits" expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND 2024
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Accumulated
Additional
Other
Common
Preferred
Paid-In
Retained
Comprehensive
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Income (Loss)
Total
Balance - December 31, 2024
49,818
Other comprehensive income (net of taxes of $6,957)
25,971
Dividends on common stock ($0.34 per share)
(30,542)
Dividends on preferred stock ($171.88 per share)
(2,967)
Issuance of common stock under Equity Compensation Plans, stock issuance for services rendered, and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares held for taxes (228,311 shares)(1)
304
(3,698)
(3,394)
Stock-based compensation expense
3,451
Balance - March 31, 2025
118,823
2,280,300
1,119,635
(333,715)
3,185,216
19,791
Other comprehensive income (net of taxes of $3,924)
12,929
Issuance of common stock in regard to acquisition (41,000,004 shares)
54,530
1,220,717
1,275,247
75
(48,492)
(48,417)
Issuance of common stock in regard to forward sale settlement (11,338,028 shares)
15,080
369,883
384,963
Issuance of common stock under Equity Compensation Plans, stock issuance for services rendered, and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares held for taxes (16,146 shares)(1)
21
(2,252)
(2,231)
8,108
Balance - June 30, 2025
188,454
3,876,831
1,087,967
(320,786)
4,832,639
Other comprehensive income (net of taxes of $11,315)
(48,481)
Issuance of common stock under Equity Compensation Plans, stock issuance for services rendered, and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares held for taxes (37,351 shares)(1)
50
40
6,009
Balance - September 30, 2025
(1) No stock options were outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2024 or the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
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Balance - December 31, 2023
99,147
1,782,286
1,018,070
(343,349)
2,556,327
49,769
Other comprehensive loss (net of taxes of $8,182)
(30,949)
Dividends on common stock ($0.32 per share)
(24,027)
Issuance of common stock under Equity Compensation Plans, stock issuance for services rendered, and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares held for taxes (189,503 shares)
252
(2,458)
(2,206)
2,981
Balance - March 31, 2024
99,399
1,782,809
1,040,845
(374,298)
2,548,928
25,161
Other comprehensive loss (net of taxes of $2,161)
(8,289)
Issuance of common stock in regard to acquisition (14,349,239 shares)
19,052
486,694
505,746
(28,726)
Issuance of common stock under Equity Compensation Plans, stock issuance for services rendered, and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares held for taxes (17,363 shares)
24
117
141
3,692
Balance - June 30, 2024
118,475
2,273,312
1,034,313
(382,587)
3,043,686
Other comprehensive income (net of taxes of $24,040)
(28,729)
Issuance of common stock under Equity Compensation Plans, stock issuance for services rendered, and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares held for taxes (14,833 shares)
19
110
129
3,602
Balance - September 30, 2024
118,494
2,277,024
1,079,032
(292,307)
3,182,416
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of premises and equipment
12,668
9,541
Amortization, net
21,829
17,064
Accretion related to acquisitions, net
(58,542)
(14,325)
Losses on securities sales, net
83
6,510
Gain on CRE loan sale
(10,915)
Gain on sale of equity interest
(14,300)
BOLI income
(15,979)
(12,074)
Loans held for sale:
Originations and purchases
(302,116)
(157,156)
Proceeds from sales
2,165,978
155,392
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Net decrease in other assets
43,837
39,104
Net decrease in other liabilities
(20,967)
(17,831)
Net cash provided by operating activities
2,122,903
210,163
Investing activities:
Securities AFS and restricted stock:
Purchases
(1,488,753)
(619,879)
630,095
620,405
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns
380,633
170,542
Securities HTM:
(99,173)
(2,615)
15,593
29,702
Net change in other investments
13,473
(14,919)
Net increase in LHFI
(191,196)
(523,841)
Net purchases of premises and equipment
(8,869)
(6,543)
Proceeds from BOLI settlements
2,531
5,645
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed properties and former bank premises
5,501
3,021
Net cash received in acquisition
270,211
54,988
Net cash used in investing activities
(469,954)
(283,494)
Financing activities:
Net increase (decrease) in:
Non-interest-bearing deposits
40,095
308,316
(997,607)
593,803
Short-term borrowings
(296,817)
(584,942)
Repayments of long-term debt
(200,000)
Common stock:
Issuance for stock options exercised
227
Forward sale common stock issuance
Dividends paid
(136,416)
(90,383)
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares held for taxes
(6,576)
(3,751)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(1,212,358)
223,270
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
440,591
149,939
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period
378,131
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period
528,070
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash payments for:
Interest
486,225
381,133
Income taxes
3,929
3,552
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities
Transfers from loans to foreclosed properties
1,274
375
Transfers from bank premises to other real estate owned
8,573
Issuance of common stock in exchange for net assets in acquisitions
1,275,441
505,402
Transactions related to acquisitions
Assets acquired
12,974,597
2,948,035
Liabilities assumed
12,210,961
2,730,061
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank (the “Bank”), which provides banking and related financial products and services to consumers and businesses. Except as otherwise indicated or the context suggests otherwise, references to the “Company” refers to Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation and its subsidiaries.
Basis of Financial Information
The accounting policies and practices of Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation and subsidiaries conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and follow general practices within the banking industry. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, which is a financial holding company and a bank holding company that owns all of the outstanding common stock of its banking subsidiary, Atlantic Union Bank, which owns Union Insurance Group, LLC, Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC, and Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”), the fair value of financial instruments, and the fair values associated with assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other period.
On April 1, 2025, the Company completed its acquisition of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (“Sandy Spring”). Sandy Spring’s results of operations are included in the Company’s consolidated results since the date of acquisition. On April 1, 2024, the Company completed its acquisition of American National Bankshares Inc. (“American National”). American National’s results of operations are included in the Company’s consolidated results since the date of acquisition.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”). Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. None of these reclassifications had a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. See Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” contained in Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in the Company’s 2024 Form 10-K for additional information on the Company’s accounting policies. There have not been any significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies from those disclosed in the Company’s 2024 Form 10-K that could have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements, except as discussed below. The accounting policy on acquired loans set forth below should be read in conjunction with the Company’s accounting policies for acquisition accounting and charge-offs contained in Note 1 of the Company’s 2024 Form 10-K under the headings “Acquisition Accounting” and “Nonaccruals, Past Dues and Charge-offs,” respectively, which include additional guidance on the accounting for acquired loans that have experienced a more-than insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination (“PCD” loans).
Acquired Loans
Acquired loans are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date without carryover of the acquiree’s previously established allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”). The fair value for acquired loans is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis that considers factors including loan type, interest rate type, prepayment speeds, duration and current discount rates. During evaluation upon acquisition, acquired loans are also classified as either PCD or non-PCD. Acquired loans are subject to the Company’s ALLL policy upon acquisition.
For loans that have not experienced a more-than an insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination, the difference between the fair value and unpaid principal balance of the loans at the acquisition date (premium or discount) is amortized or accreted into interest income over the life of the loans in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 310-20, Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs. If the acquired performing loan has revolving privileges, the
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discount/premium is accounted for using the straight-line method; otherwise, the Company uses the effective interest rate method.
The Company records PCD loans at the amount paid and establishes an initial ALLL using the same methodology as other loans held for investment (“LHFI”). The sum of the PCD loan’s purchase price and initial ALLL becomes its initial amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the par value of the loan is a noncredit discount or premium, which is amortized into interest income over the life of the loan under ASC 310-20, Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs. If the loan has revolving privileges, the discount/premium is amortized/accreted using the straight-line method; otherwise, the effective interest method is used. Subsequent changes to the ALLL are recorded through provision expense.
When determining the initial ALLL on PCD loans, the Company considers charge offs necessary at acquisition to comply with the Company’s charge off policy. For PCD loans that are subject to write-off under the Company’s charge-off policy at acquisition, the initial ALLL on PCD loans is included as part of the loan balance at the time of acquisition and is immediately written off with no impact on net income. See also Note 4 “Loans and Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses” within Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional detail regarding the ALLL on PCD loans.
See also Note 2 “Acquisitions” within Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional discussion of the Company’s acquisitions.
2. ACQUISITIONS
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Acquisition
On April 1, 2025, the Company completed its previously announced acquisition of Sandy Spring, the holding company for Sandy Spring Bank, headquartered in Olney, Maryland. Under the terms of the Sandy Spring merger agreement, at the effective time of the Sandy Spring acquisition, each outstanding share of Sandy Spring common stock was converted into the right to receive 0.900 shares of the Company’s common stock, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares, resulting in 41.0 million additional shares issued, or an aggregate transaction value of approximately $1.3 billion, based on the closing price per share of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on March 31, 2025, which was the last trading day prior to the consummation of the acquisition. With the acquisition of Sandy Spring, the Company acquired over 50 branches in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C., enhancing the Company’s presence in Northern Virginia and Maryland.
Preliminary goodwill associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition totaled $512.3 million at September 30, 2025, which reflects expected synergies and economies of scale from the acquisition, allocated between the Company’s Wholesale Banking ($399.6 million) and Consumer Banking ($112.7 million) reporting segments and which is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill at September 30, 2025 was calculated based on the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, inclusive of subsequent measurement period adjustments described below, and is subject to change if the Company obtains additional information and evidence within the one-year measurement period. Valuations subject to change during the measurement period include, but are not limited to: LHFI, identified intangible assets, certain deposits, certain other assets and liabilities, and related deferred and income taxes. The Company recorded measurement period adjustments in the third quarter of 2025 related to the Sandy Spring acquisition primarily related to other liabilities and fair values of certain loans, which resulted in a $15.4 million increase in preliminary goodwill associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition compared to June 30, 2025.
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The following table provides a preliminary assessment of the consideration transferred and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the Sandy Spring acquisition, inclusive of the aforementioned measurement period adjustments (dollars in thousands).
Purchase price consideration
1,275,969
Fair value of assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents
Securities available for sale
1,266,925
Restricted stock
68,310
Loans held for sale - commercial real estate ("CRE")
1,839,638
Loans held for sale - Non-CRE
29,152
8,611,931
Premises and equipment
59,402
Core deposit intangibles and other intangibles
290,650
170,482
Lease right of use assets
40,808
Other assets (1)
327,088
Fair value of liabilities assumed:
Deposits
11,227,922
272,201
560,761
Lease liabilities
109,269
Fair value of net assets acquired
763,636
512,333
(1) Other assets include deferred tax assets, accrued interest receivable, accounts receivable, and other intangibles, as well as other miscellaneous assets acquired from Sandy Spring.
The Company assessed the fair value for significant assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the following methods:
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The following table presents for illustrative purposes only certain pro forma information as if the Company had acquired Sandy Spring and American National on January 1, 2024. These results combine the historical results of Sandy Spring and American National in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income and while certain adjustments were made for the estimated impact of certain fair value adjustments and other acquisition-related activity, they are not indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition taken place on January 1, 2024. No adjustments have been made to the pro forma results regarding possible revenue enhancements, provision for credit losses, or expense efficiencies. Pro forma adjustments below include the net impact of Sandy Spring’s and American National’s accretion and the elimination of merger-related costs, as disclosed below. The Company expects to achieve further operating cost savings and other business synergies, as a result of the Sandy Spring and American National acquisitions, which are not reflected in the pro forma amounts below (dollars in thousands):
Pro forma
2024 (3)
2025 (2)
Total revenues (1)
370,961
360,027
1,028,863
1,055,527
Net income available to common shareholders (4)
116,029
111,933
268,455
303,507
(1) Includes net interest income and noninterest income.
(2) Includes the net impact of Sandy Spring’s accretion adjustments of $20.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
(3) Includes the net impact of Sandy Spring’s accretion adjustments of $21.2 million and $63.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and the net impact of American National’s accretion adjustments of $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
(4) For the periods presented, excludes merger-related costs as noted below.
Merger-related costs, net of tax, were $26.9 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and were $94.8 million and $26.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, have been expensed as incurred and are recorded as “Merger-related costs” on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, merger-related costs related to the Sandy Spring acquisition, while merger-related costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 related to the American National acquisition. Merger-related costs include costs associated with employee severance, other employee related costs, professional fees, information technology related costs, including system conversion, and lease and contract termination expenses.
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The Company’s operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, include the operating results of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of Sandy Spring subsequent to the acquisition on April 1, 2025 and American National subsequent to the acquisition on April 1, 2024, respectively. Revenues and earnings since the acquisition date of the former operations of Sandy Spring and American National have not been disclosed due to the merging of certain processes and the conversion of Sandy Spring’s and American National’s systems that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the second quarter of 2024, respectively. As a result, separate financial information is not readily available.
3. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS
Available for Sale
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair values of AFS securities as of September 30, 2025 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
Amortized
Gross Unrealized
Estimated
Cost
Gains
(Losses)
Fair Value
U.S. government and agency securities
128,592
723
(34)
129,281
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
598,767
186
(117,438)
481,515
Corporate and other bonds (1)
250,663
686
(5,194)
246,155
Commercial MBS
Agency
359,154
1,148
(40,826)
319,476
Non-agency
103,325
222
(2,103)
101,444
Total commercial MBS
462,479
1,370
(42,929)
420,920
Residential MBS
2,968,326
12,772
(175,713)
2,805,385
184,339
850
(2,854)
182,335
Total residential MBS
3,152,665
13,622
(178,567)
2,987,720
Other securities
1,932
Total AFS securities
4,595,098
16,587
(344,162)
(1) Other bonds include asset-backed securities.
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair values of AFS securities as of December 31, 2024 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
65,650
390
(27)
66,013
597,956
84
(129,703)
468,337
253,526
505
(9,319)
244,712
285,949
348
(44,678)
241,619
61,552
(2,110)
59,446
347,501
352
(46,788)
301,065
1,478,648
1,375
(216,754)
1,263,269
99,622
672
(3,384)
96,910
1,578,270
2,047
(220,138)
1,360,179
1,860
2,844,763
3,378
(405,975)
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The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s AFS securities with unrealized losses, which are aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for the following periods ended (dollars in thousands).
Less than 12 months
More than 12 months
Fair
Unrealized
Value
Losses
Value(2)
September 30, 2025
11,861
(22)
862
(12)
12,723
3,711
(38)
454,035
(117,400)
457,746
47,770
(69)
107,271
(5,125)
155,041
60,304
(232)
158,881
(40,594)
219,185
34,282
(279)
24,203
(1,824)
58,485
94,586
(511)
183,084
(42,418)
277,670
447,134
(2,598)
887,972
(173,115)
1,335,106
68,175
(563)
26,627
(2,291)
94,802
515,309
(3,161)
914,599
(175,406)
1,429,908
673,237
(3,801)
1,659,851
(340,361)
2,333,088
December 31, 2024
1,935
(2)
1,286
(25)
3,221
6,560
(322)
444,056
(129,381)
450,616
8,620
145,655
(9,292)
154,275
31,291
(359)
160,880
(44,319)
192,171
24,864
(1,188)
21,110
(922)
45,974
56,155
(1,547)
181,990
(45,241)
238,145
104,477
(546)
895,714
(216,208)
1,000,191
6,067
(98)
27,851
(3,286)
33,918
110,544
(644)
923,565
(219,494)
1,034,109
183,814
(2,542)
1,696,552
(403,433)
1,880,366
(2) Comprised of 704 and 726 individual securities as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
The Company has evaluated AFS securities in an unrealized loss position for credit related impairment at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and concluded no impairment existed based on several factors which included: (1) the majority of these securities are of high credit quality, (2) unrealized losses are primarily the result of market volatility and increases in market interest rates, (3) the contractual terms of the investments do not permit the issuer(s) to settle the securities at a price less than the cost basis of each investment, (4) issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments, and (5) the Company does not intend to sell any of the investments and the accounting standard of “more likely than not” has not been met for the Company to be required to sell any of the investments before recovery of its amortized cost basis.
Additionally, the majority of the Company’s mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) are issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and the Government National Mortgage Association and do not have credit risk given the implicit and explicit government guarantees associated with these agencies. In addition, the non-agency mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities generally received a 20% simplified supervisory formula approach rating. The Company’s AFS investment portfolio is generally highly-rated or agency backed. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, all AFS securities were current with no securities past due or on non-accrual, and no ACL was held against the Company’s AFS securities portfolio.
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The following table presents the amortized cost and estimated fair value of AFS securities as of the periods ended, by contractual maturity (dollars in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Due in one year or less
70,337
70,349
35,954
35,808
Due after one year through five years
296,791
297,731
215,517
215,513
Due after five years through ten years
540,107
521,978
286,487
271,443
Due after ten years
3,687,863
3,377,465
2,306,805
1,919,402
Refer to Note 8 “Commitments and Contingencies” within Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for information regarding the estimated fair value of AFS securities that were pledged to secure public deposits, repurchase agreements and for other purposes as permitted or required by law as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Accrued interest receivable on AFS securities totaled $14.7 million and $10.1 million at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and is included in “Other assets” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, accrued interest receivable write-offs were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Held to Maturity
The Company reports held to maturity (“HTM”) securities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at carrying value. Carrying value is amortized cost, which includes any unamortized unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) prior to reclassifying the securities from AFS securities to HTM securities. The carrying value, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair values of HTM securities as of September 30, 2025 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
Carrying
788,643
1,788
(26,349)
764,082
2,515
(36)
2,479
29,192
(5,791)
23,401
12,317
104
(525)
11,896
41,509
(6,316)
35,297
36,438
(4,705)
31,733
14,681
(173)
14,508
51,119
(4,878)
46,241
Total HTM securities
1,892
(37,579)
848,099
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The carrying value, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair values of HTM securities as of December 31, 2024 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
697,683
715
(31,763)
666,635
3,322
(82)
3,240
26,787
(6,185)
20,602
17,922
28
(659)
17,291
44,709
(6,844)
37,893
37,808
(6,288)
31,520
20,329
(282)
20,047
58,137
(6,570)
51,567
743
(45,259)
759,335
The following table presents the amortized cost of HTM securities as of the periods ended, by security type and credit rating (dollars in thousands):
Obligations of states and political
Corporate and other
Mortgage-backed
Total HTM
subdivisions
bonds
securities
Credit Rating:
AAA/AA/A
777,922
1,794
779,716
BBB/BB/B
1,127
Not Rated – Agency (1)
65,630
Not Rated – Non-Agency (2)
9,594
25,204
37,313
92,628
686,923
5,748
692,671
1,144
64,595
9,616
32,503
45,441
102,846
(1) Generally considered not to have credit risk given the government guarantees associated with these agencies.
(2) Non-agency mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities have limited credit risk, supported by most receiving a 20% simplified supervisory formula approach rating.
The following table presents the amortized cost and estimated fair value of HTM securities as of the periods ended by contractual maturity (dollars in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
510
506
3,369
3,358
18,859
19,278
18,293
18,547
203,197
196,852
115,243
109,358
661,220
631,463
666,946
628,072
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Refer to Note 8 “Commitments and Contingencies” within Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for information regarding the estimated fair value of HTM securities that were pledged to secure public deposits as permitted or required by law as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Accrued interest receivable on HTM securities totaled $7.7 million and $8.4 million at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and is included in “Other assets” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, accrued interest receivable write-offs were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company’s HTM investment portfolio primarily consists of highly-rated municipal and agency mortgage-backed securities. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company’s HTM securities were all current, with no securities past due or on non-accrual. The Company’s HTM securities ACL was immaterial at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Restricted Stock, at cost
The FHLB required the Bank to maintain stock in an amount equal to 4.75% of outstanding borrowings and a specific percentage of the member’s total assets at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (“FRB”) requires the Company to maintain stock with a par value equal to 6% of its outstanding capital at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, restricted stock consisted of FRB stock in the amount of $141.2 million and $82.9 million, respectively, and FHLB stock in the amount of $18.1 million and $20.1 million, respectively.
Realized Gains and Losses
The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on and the proceeds from the sale of securities during the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
Realized gains (losses) (1):
Gross realized gains
34
Gross realized losses
(117)
Net realized gains (losses)
Proceeds from sales of securities
184
16
(6,526)
102,888
(1) Includes gains (losses) on sales and calls of securities.
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4. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES
Commercial Real Estate Loan Sale
On June 26, 2025, the Company completed the sale of performing CRE loans acquired in the Sandy Spring acquisition with an unpaid principal balance of $2.0 billion, which the Company had classified as held for sale as of the April 1, 2025 acquisition date and marked to fair value at $1.8 billion. The CRE loan sale transaction generated a $10.9 million pre-tax gain, net of expenses, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Under the terms of the loan purchase agreement, the Company sold the loans without recourse with servicing retained. Servicing rights held by the Company are initially measured at fair value and recorded as an asset or liability and subsequently measured using the amortization method. At the time of the sale, the Company did not recognize any servicing asset or liability, as the contractual servicing fees were equal to market-based adequate compensation for similar servicing.
Loans Held for Investments
The following tables exclude LHFS and include loan balances associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition as of September 30, 2025.
The Company’s LHFI are stated at their face amount, net of deferred fees and costs, and consisted of the following as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Construction and Land Development
2,163,182
1,731,108
CRE – Owner Occupied
4,335,919
2,370,119
CRE – Non-Owner Occupied
6,805,302
4,935,590
Multifamily Real Estate
2,196,467
1,240,209
Commercial & Industrial
4,956,770
3,864,695
Residential 1-4 Family – Commercial
1,105,067
719,425
Residential 1-4 Family – Consumer
2,799,669
1,293,817
Residential 1-4 Family – Revolving
1,186,298
756,944
Auto
211,900
316,368
Consumer
121,620
104,882
Other Commercial
1,478,979
1,137,464
Total LHFI, net of deferred fees and costs(1)
Allowance for loan and lease losses
(293,035)
(178,644)
Total LHFI, net
(1) Total loans included unamortized premiums and discounts and unamortized deferred fees and costs totaling $847.3 million and $220.6 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Accrued interest receivable on LHFI totaled $103.6 million and $73.7 million at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Accrued interest receivable write-offs were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
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The following table shows the aging of the Company’s LHFI portfolio by class at September 30, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
Greater than
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
90 Days and
Current
Past Due
still Accruing
Nonaccrual
Total Loans
2,092,719
1,387
5,784
1,856
61,436
4,319,099
5,346
2,217
2,790
6,467
6,785,599
4,295
2,283
13,125
2,187,130
3,113
2,553
2,088
1,583
4,933,273
4,902
8,397
1,005
9,193
1,092,236
2,843
803
2,570
6,615
2,767,900
1,871
3,320
2,955
23,623
1,173,802
3,074
2,162
1,816
5,444
207,385
2,744
867
556
120,764
329
179
311
37
1,475,818
3,161
Total LHFI, net of deferred fees and costs
27,155,725
29,904
26,282
18,022
131,240
% of total loans
99.24
%
0.11
0.10
0.07
0.48
100.00
The following table shows the aging of the Company’s LHFI portfolio by class at December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands):
1,729,637
38
120
1,313
2,362,458
2,080
1,074
1,592
2,915
4,926,168
1,381
6,874
1,167
1,238,711
1,366
132
3,820,564
9,405
69
955
33,702
715,604
697
665
949
1,510
1,266,467
5,928
7,390
1,307
12,725
747,474
1,824
2,110
1,710
3,826
311,354
3,615
456
284
659
103,528
804
486
44
20
1,132,960
2,167
2,029
308
18,354,925
29,305
14,279
14,143
57,969
99.37
0.16
0.08
0.31
The following table shows the Company’s amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status with no related ALLL, a component of the ACL as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
59,486
Commercial Real Estate - Owner Occupied
1,430
Commercial Real Estate - Non-Owner Occupied
11,532
1,472
3,199
2,510
Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial
1,317
83,105
The increase in the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status with no related allowance for ALLL was primarily due to PCD loans acquired from Sandy Spring, which were nonperforming at the time of acquisition and were recorded at their amortized cost basis in accordance with ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. There was no interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
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Troubled Loan Modifications (“TLMs”)
The following tables present the amortized cost basis of loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
Amortized Cost
% of Total Class of Financing Receivable
Other-Than-Insignificant Payment Delay
Commercial and Industrial
1,505
0.03
3,790
0.06
Total Other-Than-Insignificant Payment Delay
5,295
Term Extension
25
NM
753
0.02
2,269
0.05
4,633
0.42
433
986
0.04
Total Term Extension
1,211
7,913
Combination - Other-Than-Insignificant Payment Delay and Term Extension
464
0.01
Total Combination - Other-Than-Insignificant Payment Delay and Term Extension
Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction
Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer
972
2,476
0.09
Total Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction
2,183
16,148
NM = Not Meaningful
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553
22,175
0.45
22,728
586
236
1,013
283
630
Combination - Interest Rate Reduction, Term Extension and Other-Than-Insignificant Payment Delay
106
Total Combination - Interest Rate Reduction, Term Extension and Other-Than-Insignificant Payment Delay
1,296
24,477
The following table describes the financial effects of TLMs on a weighted average basis for TLMs within that loan type for the three and nine months ended September 30,:
Loan Type
Financial Effect
Added a weighted-average 0.9 years to the life of loans.
Added a weighted-average 0.7 years to the life of loans.
Added a weighted-average 0.8 years to the life of loans.
Added a weighted-average 1.6 years to the life of loans and reduced the weighted average contractual interest rate from 5.0% to 2.1%.
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Added a weighted-average 3.0 years to the life of loans.
Added a weighted-average 1.0 years to the life of loans.
Added a weighted-average 1.6 years to the life of loans.
The Company considers a default of a TLM to occur when the borrower is 90 days past due following the modification or a foreclosure and repossession of the applicable collateral occurs. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not have any material loans that went into default that had been modified and designated as TLMs in the twelve-month period prior to the time of default.
The Company monitors the performance of TLMs to determine the effectiveness of the modifications. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not have any material loans that had been modified and designated as TLMs that were past due.
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were no material unfunded commitments on loans modified and designated as TLMs.
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
ALLL on the loan portfolio is a material estimate for the Company. The Company estimates its ALLL on its loan portfolio on a quarterly basis. The Company models the ALLL using two primary segments, Commercial and Consumer. Each loan segment is further disaggregated into classes based on similar risk characteristics. The Company has identified the following classes within each loan segment:
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The following tables show the ALLL activity by loan segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
Commercial
Balance at beginning of period
257,403
58,171
315,574
148,887
29,757
Initial allowance on Sandy Spring PCD loans (1)
21,255
7,010
28,265
Loans charged-off (1)
(39,575)
(865)
(40,440)
(42,958)
(2,947)
(45,905)
Recoveries credited to allowance
1,223
624
1,847
2,999
1,369
4,368
Initial Provision - Sandy Spring non-PCD loans
64,740
24,798
89,538
Provision charged to operations
14,708
1,346
16,054
38,836
(711)
38,125
Balance at end of period
233,759
59,276
(1) In accordance with GAAP, amounts for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2025 exclude $19.0 million, and $53.5 million, respectively, of net charge-offs related to certain PCD loans that met the Company’s charge-off policy at the time of the acquisition. The amounts excluded for the three months ended September 30, 2025 related to a measurement period adjustment recorded in the third quarter of 2025 associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition, based on additional information and evidence obtained by the Company relating to events or circumstances existing at the acquisition date.
131,139
26,992
158,131
105,896
26,286
132,182
Initial allowance on American National PCD loans
2,609
1,287
3,896
Loans charged-off
(1,642)
(1,077)
(2,719)
(8,675)
(3,026)
(11,701)
1,292
761
2,053
2,881
1,497
4,378
Initial Provision - American National non-PCD loans
11,213
2,016
13,229
1,931
1,289
3,220
18,796
(95)
18,701
132,720
27,965
160,685
The following table presents additional information related to the acquired Sandy Spring loan portfolio at the acquisition date, including the initial ACL at acquisition on the PCD loans (dollars in thousands):
PCD Loans
April 1, 2025
Book value of acquired loans at acquisition (1)
1,724,771
Initial ACL at acquisition (2)
(28,265)
Non-credit discount at acquisition
(162,140)
Purchase Price
1,534,366
Non-PCD Loans:
7,077,565
Gross contractual amounts receivable
7,676,836
Estimate of contractual cash flows not expected to be collected
130,113
(1) The Company recorded a $19.0 million measurement period adjustment during the three months ended September 30, 2025 associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition, based on additional information and evidence obtained by the Company relating to events or circumstances existing at the acquisition date, reducing the book value of loans acquired at acquisition.
(2) In accordance with GAAP, the amounts exclude $53.5 million of net charge-offs related to certain PCD loans that met the Company’s charge-off policy at the time of the acquisition.
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Credit Quality Indicators
Credit quality indicators are used to help estimate the collectability of each loan class within the Commercial and Consumer loan segments. For classes of loans within the Commercial segment, the primary credit quality indicator used for evaluating credit quality and estimating the ALLL is risk rating categories of Pass (including Pass-Watch), Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful. For classes of loans within the Consumer segment, the primary credit quality indicator used for evaluating credit quality and estimating ALLL is delinquency bands of current, 30-59, 60-89, 90+, and nonaccrual. While other credit quality indicators are evaluated and analyzed as part of the Company’s credit risk management activities, these indicators are primarily used in estimating the ALLL. The Company evaluates the credit risk of its loan portfolio on at least a quarterly basis.
Refer to Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” contained in Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in the Company’s 2024 Form 10-K for additional information on the Company’s policies and for further information on the Company’s credit quality indicators.
Commercial Loans
The Company uses a risk rating system as the primary credit quality indicator for classes of loans within the Commercial segment. The Company defines pass loans as risk rated 1-5 and criticized loans as risk rated 6-9. See Note 4 “Loans and
Allowance For Loan and Lease Losses” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” contained in Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Company’s 2024 Form 10-K for information on the Company’s risk rating system.
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The table below details the amortized cost and gross write-offs of the classes of loans within the Commercial segment by risk level and year of origination as of September 30, (dollars in thousands):
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving
2023
2022
2021
Prior
Loans
Pass
376,118
531,272
328,884
270,350
39,584
77,746
282,076
1,906,030
Watch
1,750
4,655
1,953
34,969
3,188
11,262
69,638
Special Mention
275
2,985
1,140
30,120
2,611
4,062
41,193
Substandard
1,122
1,321
662
32,361
29,692
8,472
72,691
146,321
Total Construction and Land Development
389,376
537,328
335,341
334,784
106,856
93,468
366,029
Current period gross write-off
(32)
(35)
260,610
316,012
310,695
521,694
534,798
1,945,013
90,438
3,979,260
8,042
14,905
20,716
12,635
6,011
65,227
2,025
129,561
4,327
8,601
13,117
10,483
6,568
62,445
1,119
106,660
231
5,559
7,637
5,252
30,494
70,992
140
120,305
Doubtful
133
Total CRE – Owner Occupied
273,210
345,077
352,165
550,064
577,871
2,143,810
93,722
(147)
489,891
406,801
814,051
986,896
777,370
2,756,749
78,612
6,310,370
558
12,582
21,314
24,148
60,975
13,484
133,061
1,741
31,028
28,697
48,756
82,191
192,413
6,268
44,374
1,135
117,635
46
169,458
Total CRE – Non-Owner Occupied
409,100
863,929
1,081,281
851,409
3,017,550
92,142
877,993
806,060
474,593
540,182
272,984
379,300
1,079,267
4,430,379
16,001
43,207
23,111
61,779
9,649
21,708
134,007
309,462
2,003
12,151
8,536
9,051
4,459
6,804
45,071
88,075
11,752
34,274
23,256
13,032
5,420
39,600
127,467
1,385
Total Commercial & Industrial
896,132
873,170
540,514
634,268
300,124
413,232
1,299,330
(1,605)
(1,209)
(94)
(34,500)
(37,477)
153,774
75,590
281,686
396,790
280,010
603,912
57,041
1,848,803
14,076
27,968
99,511
5,970
148,838
11,396
28,173
17,449
57,690
728
39,072
25,741
75,595
141,136
Total Multifamily Real Estate
76,990
295,762
475,226
433,435
702,926
58,354
74,347
58,644
80,659
186,893
175,518
434,519
3,909
1,014,489
575
2,233
1,227
4,402
1,134
15,404
3,105
28,080
1,240
353
23,696
1,543
17,826
44,658
350
636
4,373
12,228
253
17,840
Total Residential 1-4 Family – Commercial
76,512
61,230
81,886
215,627
182,568
479,977
7,267
219,877
227,095
174,991
159,652
174,644
214,501
255,682
1,426,442
121
19,140
797
5,854
10
25,922
2,045
187
9,624
2,014
14,174
2,337
3,641
2,114
1,359
2,990
12,441
Total Other Commercial
179,494
182,737
177,742
231,338
260,696
(2,617)
(2,644)
(5,261)
Total Commercial
2,452,610
2,421,474
2,465,559
3,062,457
2,254,908
6,411,740
1,847,025
20,915,773
36,479
62,653
76,488
149,191
176,219
178,326
165,206
844,562
7,845
26,503
55,866
113,747
92,297
200,401
48,204
544,863
1,836
19,360
51,178
148,592
106,581
291,701
115,720
734,968
1,520
2,498,772
2,529,990
2,649,091
3,473,987
2,630,005
7,082,301
2,177,540
23,041,686
Total current period gross write-off
(3,826)
(2,926)
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The table below details the amortized cost and gross write-offs of the classes of loans within the Commercial segment by risk level and year of origination as of December 31, (dollars in thousands):
2020
350,344
630,033
372,483
120,851
14,180
46,671
120,240
1,654,802
22,790
18,172
384
717
42,066
739
1,771
1,629
226
1,332
1,139
6,836
162
80
22,237
745
1,467
2,713
27,404
351,248
654,674
414,521
122,206
16,979
51,240
(1,109)
152,865
243,842
293,260
262,430
248,187
1,014,962
27,316
2,242,862
4,455
1,391
1,424
1,854
2,507
35,093
79
46,803
1,153
6,659
1,577
2,102
2,266
11,556
2,389
27,702
24,722
1,188
1,921
2,433
21,996
52,752
183,195
253,080
298,182
266,738
255,393
1,083,607
29,924
(354)
349,991
514,460
692,155
835,195
381,544
1,838,343
40,741
4,652,429
150
7,465
11,855
70,113
13,013
102,596
18,342
883
7,387
47,286
74,282
12,609
1,130
36,796
55,677
71
106,283
350,375
527,219
717,962
849,063
425,727
2,011,419
53,825
(3,386)
787,683
593,676
534,064
300,348
124,214
227,352
982,085
3,549,422
2,458
30,428
48,661
6,980
2,434
24,153
115,600
2,289
12,328
15,458
4,001
19,125
64,204
119,588
9,214
2,340
3,423
4,139
472
1,327
29,839
50,754
1,598
27,733
29,331
801,644
638,772
603,204
315,468
127,355
250,238
1,128,014
(42)
(1,081)
(145)
(928)
(1,187)
(3,530)
80,345
34,060
259,493
229,950
205,699
302,186
35,706
1,147,439
1,719
73,780
75,628
250
1,185
1,435
14,210
15,707
48,270
261,212
303,730
206,078
304,868
49,068
66,307
115,526
108,751
79,090
250,273
9,617
678,632
274
504
1,277
737
730
6,571
152
10,245
23,435
215
331
1,500
25,481
517
229
588
3,480
5,067
49,859
66,811
140,238
109,932
80,739
261,824
10,022
(18)
233,480
196,703
169,440
157,815
82,990
161,984
106,368
1,108,780
1,926
6,170
1,525
5,293
4,419
19,333
1,059
3,163
582
4,888
3,272
30
99
4,463
199,773
179,941
162,503
88,313
166,987
106,467
(3,492)
2,003,776
2,279,081
2,436,421
2,015,340
1,135,904
3,841,771
1,322,073
15,034,366
7,190
57,189
84,888
97,115
9,145
119,347
37,397
412,271
4,565
20,842
61,500
10,590
13,749
82,373
66,593
260,212
34,615
31,487
30,853
6,595
41,786
86,692
30,402
2,050,146
2,388,599
2,615,260
2,129,640
1,200,584
4,130,183
1,484,198
15,998,610
(2,190)
(3,551)
(4,774)
(11,889)
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Consumer Loans
For Consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on the delinquency status of the loan. The following table details the amortized cost and gross write-offs of the classes of loans within the Consumer segment based on their delinquency status and year of origination as of September 30, (dollars in thousands):
238,888
198,343
218,225
702,006
610,074
784,818
15,546
30-59 Days Past Due
36
241
1,255
60-89 Days Past Due
479
45
165
2,405
90+ Days Past Due
281
183
356
2,135
125
5,709
3,131
13,372
Total Residential 1-4 Family – Consumer
239,169
198,983
219,965
708,477
613,440
803,985
15,650
(105)
(53)
(158)
18,565
13,785
25,679
40,535
9,963
9,110
1,056,165
33
63
318
18
2,642
60
128
35
1,939
56
64
1,239
300
147
820
4,142
Total Residential 1-4 Family – Revolving
18,625
13,818
26,316
41,311
10,054
10,047
1,066,127
(198)
1,542
1,937
40,693
100,695
43,548
18,970
482
1,488
257
167
312
159
66
98
113
86
285
108
77
Total Auto
1,608
41,526
102,893
44,471
19,465
(80)
(193)
(809)
(182)
(134)
(1,398)
11,734
9,510
5,511
7,166
5,307
27,914
53,622
29
13
12
31
52
17
48
Total Consumer
11,741
9,582
5,606
7,250
5,330
28,320
53,791
(7)
(176)
(205)
(29)
(31)
(636)
(109)
(1,193)
270,729
223,575
290,108
850,402
668,892
840,812
1,125,333
4,269,851
90
800
2,060
538
1,663
8,018
242
618
462
2,645
1,991
6,528
571
700
2,428
5,430
1,692
6,151
3,278
14,269
29,660
271,143
224,320
293,413
859,931
673,295
861,817
1,135,568
4,319,487
(87)
(398)
(943)
(213)
(823)
(307)
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The following table details the amortized cost and gross write-offs of the classes of loans within the Consumer segment based on their delinquency status and year of origination as of December 31, (dollars in thousands):
137,808
171,237
287,376
277,653
151,177
241,203
233
405
14
470
954
3,852
216
5,546
1,600
1,063
2,953
1,109
207
7,951
138,041
172,325
290,653
284,778
152,338
255,669
(76)
(142)
(221)
17,522
33,934
45,558
10,407
3,578
1,731
634,744
11
81
1,702
178
130
1,402
139
112
3,530
34,262
45,881
3,653
643,488
(28)
(189)
(217)
2,251
55,170
145,517
68,282
28,923
11,211
507
1,571
1,053
218
266
97
87
39
149
74
305
118
55,878
147,775
69,609
29,290
11,565
(243)
(835)
(335)
(75)
(1,570)
13,664
7,932
12,490
6,998
5,903
27,967
28,574
26
73
542
57
15
333
13,705
8,063
12,677
7,027
5,931
28,842
28,637
(6)
(206)
(116)
(782)
(756)
(2,059)
171,245
268,273
490,941
363,340
189,581
282,112
663,331
2,428,823
259
996
1,753
1,532
1,212
4,660
1,759
12,171
5,643
1,972
10,442
342
404
1,083
1,404
3,345
738
3,383
1,229
370
7,980
17,230
171,519
270,528
496,986
371,821
191,212
297,807
672,138
2,472,011
(954)
(394)
(864)
(973)
(351)
(4,067)
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company did not have any material revolving loans convert to term.
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5. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company’s intangible assets consist of core deposits, goodwill, and other intangibles arising from acquisitions. The Company has determined that its core deposit intangibles have finite lives and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which is ten years, using an accelerated method. Other amortizable intangible assets are being amortized over the period of expected benefit, which ranges from five months to 16 years, using various methods. The Company concluded that there was no impairment to goodwill or intangible assets as of the balance sheet date. In the normal course of business, the Company routinely monitors the impact of the changes in the financial markets and includes these assessments in the Company’s impairment process.
Preliminary goodwill associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition totaled $512.3 million at September 30, 2025 and was calculated based on the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, inclusive of subsequent measurement period adjustments described below, and is subject to change if the Company obtains additional information and evidence within the one-year measurement period. The Company recorded measurement period adjustments in the third quarter of 2025 related to the Sandy Spring acquisition, primarily related to other liabilities and fair values of certain loans, which resulted in a $15.4 million increase in preliminary goodwill associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition compared to June 30, 2025. See Note 2 “Acquisitions” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for more information on the Sandy Spring acquisition.
The following table provides information on the significant components of goodwill and other acquired intangible assets as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Gross
Additions:
Net
Sandy Spring
Acquisition (1)
Amortization
CDIs
153,740
243,351
(116,136)
280,955
Other amortizable intangibles
14,254
47,299
(9,272)
52,281
(1) Includes a $15.4 million increase in preliminary goodwill associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition related to measurement period adjustments during the third quarter of 2025. Refer to Note 2 “Acquisitions” for more information.
American National
Acquisition
925,211
288,842
85,491
74,410
(85,768)
74,133
3,977
10,277
(3,824)
10,430
The following table presents the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets by operating segment as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Wholesale Banking
Consumer Banking
Corporate Other
Goodwill (1)
1,249,654
476,732
Intangible Assets (2)
52,037
657
280,542
850,035
364,018
Intangible Assets
8,714
778
75,071
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Amortization expense of intangibles for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 totaled $18.1 million and $5.8 million, respectively, and totaled $42.0 million and $13.7 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. As of September 30, 2025, the estimated remaining amortization expense of intangibles is as follows for the years ending (dollars in thousands):
For the remaining three months of 2025
17,691
2026
60,282
2027
50,407
2028
41,936
2029
35,235
Thereafter
127,685
Total estimated amortization expense
6. LEASES
Lessor Arrangements
The Company’s lessor arrangements consist of sales-type and direct financing leases for equipment, including vehicles and machinery, with terms ranging from 11 months to 122 months. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the carrying value of residual assets covered by residual value guarantees and residual value insurance was $115.1 million and $102.6 million, respectively.
Total net investment in sales-type and direct financing leases are included in “Loans held for investment, net of deferred fees and costs” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and consisted of the following as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Sales-type and direct financing leases:
Lease receivables, net of unearned income and deferred selling profit
585,012
529,657
Unguaranteed residual values, net of unearned income and deferred selling profit
37,271
34,546
Total net investment in sales-type and direct financing leases
622,283
564,203
Lessee Arrangements
The Company’s lessee arrangements consist of operating and finance leases; however, the majority of the leases have been classified as non-cancellable operating leases and are primarily for real estate leases with remaining lease terms of up to 15 years.
The tables below provide information about the Company’s lessee lease portfolio and other supplemental lease information for the following periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Operating
Finance
ROU assets
108,253
5,863
74,782
3,751
124,672
7,591
79,642
5,769
Lease Term and Discount Rate of Operating leases:
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
8.21
7.72
10.96
4.08
Weighted-average discount rate (1)
5.63
2.81
6.24
1.17
(1) A lease implicit rate or an incremental borrowing rate is used based on information available at commencement date of lease or at remeasurement date.
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Nine months ended September 30,
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating Cash Flows from Finance Leases
Operating Cash Flows from Operating Leases
16,680
10,802
Financing Cash Flows from Finance Leases
994
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases
15,671
4,135
Finance leases
2,816
Three months ended September 30,
Net Operating Lease Cost
5,924
3,448
15,264
9,994
Finance Lease Cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets
245
230
704
689
Interest on lease liabilities
Total Lease Cost
6,194
3,696
16,025
10,740
The maturities of lessor and lessee arrangements outstanding as of September 30, 2025 are presented in the table below for the years ending (dollars in thousands):
Lessor
Lessee
Sales-type and Direct Financing
41,486
6,513
415
148,861
25,356
1,667
150,703
23,930
115,652
21,321
1,739
86,632
15,890
367
137,958
70,034
2,992
Total undiscounted cash flows
681,292
163,044
8,882
Less: Adjustments (1)
96,280
38,372
1,291
Total (2)
(1) Lessor – unearned income and unearned guaranteed residual value; Lessee – imputed interest.
(2) Represents lease receivables for lessor arrangements and lease liabilities for lessee arrangements.
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7. BORROWINGS
Short-term BorrowingsThe Company classifies all borrowings that will mature within a year from the date on which the Company enters into them as short-term borrowings. Total short-term borrowings consist primarily of securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are secured transactions with customers and generally mature the day following the date sold, advances from the FHLB, federal funds purchased (which are secured overnight borrowings from other financial institutions), and other lines of credit.
Total short-term borrowings consisted of the following as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
FHLB Advances
Total short-term borrowings
116,275
Average outstanding balance during the period
189,621
445,339
Average interest rate during the period
3.59
5.22
Average interest rate at end of period
2.65
3.34
The Company maintains federal funds lines with several correspondent banks; the available balance was $1.4 billion at September 30, 2025 and $597.0 million at December 31, 2024. The Company also maintains an alternate line of credit at a correspondent bank, and the available balance was $25.0 million at both September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Additionally, the Company had a collateral dependent line of credit with the FHLB of up to $11.2 billion and $7.4 billion at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company’s secured line of credit capacity totaled $5.4 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively, of which $5.4 billion and $2.4 billion were available at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The Company’s borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Discount Window totaled $3.4 billion and $3.0 billion, none of which was used at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Refer to Note 8 “Commitments and Contingencies” for additional information on the Company’s pledged collateral. The Company has certain restrictive covenants related to certain asset quality, capital, and profitability metrics associated with these lines and was in compliance with these covenants as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
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Long-term Borrowings
In connection with the Sandy Spring acquisition, the Company assumed subordinated debt with a principal balance of $358.0 million. Refer to the table below for contractual rates and maturity terms. Total long-term borrowings consisted of the following as of September 30, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
Spread to
Principal
3-Month SOFR
Rate (3)
Maturity
Investment (4)
Trust Preferred Capital Securities (5)
Trust Preferred Capital Note – Statutory Trust I
22,500
2.75
% (1)
6.99
6/17/2034
696
Trust Preferred Capital Note – Statutory Trust II
36,000
1.40
5.64
6/15/2036
1,114
VFG Limited Liability Trust I Indenture
20,000
2.73
6.97
3/18/2034
619
FNB Statutory Trust II Indenture
12,000
3.10
7.34
6/26/2033
372
Gateway Capital Statutory Trust I
8,000
9/17/2033
248
Gateway Capital Statutory Trust II
7,000
6.89
217
Gateway Capital Statutory Trust III
15,000
1.50
5.74
5/30/2036
Gateway Capital Statutory Trust IV
25,000
1.55
5.79
7/30/2037
774
MFC Capital Trust II
5,000
2.85
7.09
1/23/2034
155
AMNB Statutory Trust I
1.35
5.59
6/30/2036
MidCarolina Trust I
3.45
% (2)
7.43
11/7/2032
MidCarolina Trust II
3,500
2.95
6.93
1/7/2034
109
Total Trust Preferred Capital Securities
179,000
5,542
Subordinated Debt (5)
2031 Subordinated Debt (6)
250,000
2.88
12/15/2031
2032 Subordinated Debt (7)
190,000
3.88
3/30/2032
2029 Subordinated Debt (8)
168,000
2.62
6.86
11/15/2029
Total Subordinated Debt
608,000
Fair Value Discount (9)
(23,860)
Investment in Trust Preferred Capital Securities
Total Long-term Borrowings
(1) Three-Month Chicago Mercantile Exchange Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) + 0.262%.
(2) Three-Month Chicago Mercantile Exchange SOFR.
(3) Rate as of September 30, 2025. Calculated using non-rounded numbers.
(4) Represents the junior subordinated debentures owned by the Company in trust and is reported in “Other assets” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(5) Trust Preferred Capital Securities and Subordinated notes qualify as Tier 2 capital for the Company for regulatory purposes.
(6) Fixed-to-floating rate notes. On December 15, 2026, the interest rate changes to a floating rate of the then current Three-Month Term SOFR plus a spread of 186 bps through its maturity date or earlier redemption. The notes may be redeemed before maturity on any interest payment date occurring on or after December 15, 2026.
(7) Fixed-to-floating rate notes acquired in the Sandy Spring acquisition. On March 30, 2027, the interest rate changes to a floating rate equal to the then current Three-Month Term SOFR plus a spread of 196.5 bps through its maturity date or earlier redemption. The notes may be redeemed before maturity on any interest payment date occurring on or after March 30, 2027.
(8) Fixed-to-floating rate notes acquired in the Sandy Spring acquisition. On November 15, 2024, the interest rate changed to a floating rate equal to the then current Three-Month Term SOFR plus a spread of 262 bps and a 26 bps spread adjustment through its maturity date or earlier redemption. The notes may be redeemed before maturity on any interest payment date occurring on or after November 15, 2024.
(9) Remaining discounts of $13.2 million and $10.7 million on Trust Preferred Capital Securities and Subordinated Debt, respectively.
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Total long-term borrowings consisted of the following as of December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands):
7.32
5.97
7.30
7.67
7.22
6.07
6.12
7.42
5.92
7.76
7.26
2.875
Fair Value Discount (7)
(16,239)
(1) Three-Month Chicago Mercantile Exchange SOFR + 0.262%.
(3) Rate as of December 31, 2024. Calculated using non-rounded numbers.
(6) Fixed-to-floating rate notes. On December 15, 2026, the interest changes to a floating rate of the then current Three-Month Term SOFR plus a spread of 186 bps through its maturity date or earlier redemption. The notes may be redeemed before maturity on any interest payment date occurring on or after December 15, 2026.
(7) Remaining discounts of $14.0 million and $2.2 million on Trust Preferred Capital Securities and Subordinated Debt, respectively.
As of September 30, 2025, the scheduled maturities of long-term debt are as follows for the years ending (dollars in thousands):
Trust
Subordinated
Long-term
Notes
Debt
Discount (1)
Borrowings
(3,178)
(5,165)
(2,485)
(2,309)
(2,198)
165,802
184,542
440,000
(8,525)
616,017
Total long-term borrowings
(1) Includes discount on Trust Preferred Capital Securities and Subordinated Debt.
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8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation and Regulatory Matters
In the ordinary course of its operations, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to loss contingencies related to legal and regulatory proceedings. The Company establishes accruals for those matters when a loss contingency is considered probable and the related amount is reasonably estimable. When applicable, the Company estimates loss contingencies and whether there is an accruable probable loss. When the Company is able to estimate such losses and when it is reasonably possible that the Company could incur losses in excess of the amounts accrued, the Company discloses the aggregate estimation of such possible losses.
As previously disclosed, on February 9, 2022, pursuant to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (“CFPB”) Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise process, the CFPB Office of Enforcement notified the Bank that it was considering recommending that the CFPB take legal action against the Bank in connection with alleged violations of Regulation E, 12 C.F.R. § 1005.17, and the Consumer Financial Protection Act, 12 U.S.C. §§ 5531 and 5536, in connection with the Bank’s overdraft practices and policies. In March 2023, the CFPB commenced settlement discussions with the Company to resolve the matter, and on December 7, 2023, the Bank entered into a Consent Order with the CFPB to resolve the matter.
As of September 30, 2025, the Company has maintained a probable and estimable liability in connection with this matter.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers and to reduce its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. These instruments involve elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contractual amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of the Company’s involvement in particular classes of financial instruments.
The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and letters of credit written is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Unless noted otherwise, the Company does not require collateral or other security to support off-balance sheet instruments with credit risk. The Company considers credit losses related to off-balance sheet commitments by undergoing a similar process in evaluating losses for loans that are carried on the balance sheet. The Company considers historical loss and funding information, current and future economic conditions, risk ratings, and past due status among other factors in the consideration of expected credit losses in the Company’s off-balance sheet commitments to extend credit.
The Company also records an indemnification reserve based on historical statistics and loss rates related to mortgage loans previously sold, included in “Other Liabilities” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company’s reserve for unfunded commitments and indemnification reserve totaled $27.5 million and $15.3 million, respectively.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers as long as there are no violations of any conditions established in the contracts. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Because many of the commitments may expire without being completely drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
Letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of customers to third parties. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers.
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The following table presents the balances of commitments and contingencies as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Commitments with off-balance sheet risk:
Commitments to extend credit(1)
9,660,035
5,987,562
Letters of credit
220,921
145,985
Total commitments with off-balance sheet risk
9,880,956
6,133,547
(1) Includes unfunded overdraft protection.
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had approximately $191.3 million in deposits in other financial institutions of which $110.7 million served as collateral for cash flow, fair value and loan swap derivatives. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $184.6 million in deposits in other financial institutions of which $134.7 million served as collateral for cash flow, fair value and loan swap derivatives. The Company had approximately $77.5 million and $47.2 million, respectively, in deposits in other financial institutions that were uninsured at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. At least annually, the Company’s management evaluates the loss risk of its uninsured deposits in financial counterparties.
For asset/liability management purposes, the Company uses interest rate contracts to hedge various exposures or to modify the interest rate characteristics of various balance sheet accounts. For the over-the-counter derivatives cleared with the central clearinghouses, the variation margin is treated as a settlement of the related derivatives fair values. Refer to Note 9 “Derivatives” within Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information.
As part of the Company’s liquidity management strategy, the Company pledges collateral to secure various financing and other activities that occur during the normal course of business. The Company has recently increased its borrowing capacity at the FHLB and FRB since secured borrowing facilities provide the most reliable sources of funding, especially during times of market turbulence and financial distress. The following tables present the types of collateral pledged as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Pledged Assets as of September 30, 2025
Cash
Securities (1)
Loans (2)
Public deposits
1,268,275
602,964
1,871,239
Repurchase agreements
149,055
FHLB advances
541,998
9,475
8,392,429
8,943,902
Derivatives
110,671
64,058
174,729
Federal Reserve Discount Window
4,698,212
Other purposes
44,084
Total pledged assets
2,067,470
612,439
13,090,641
15,881,221
(1) Balance represents market value.
(2) Balance represents book value.
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Pledged Assets as of December 31, 2024
771,486
601,421
1,372,907
93,667
579,947
9,417
4,089,049
4,678,413
134,668
62,199
196,867
4,358,701
18,713
1,526,012
610,838
8,447,750
10,719,268
9. DERIVATIVES
The Company has cash flow and fair value hedges that are derivatives designated as accounting hedges. The Company also has derivatives not designated as accounting hedges that include foreign exchange contracts, interest rate contracts, and Risk Participation Agreements. The Company’s mortgage banking derivatives do not have a material impact to the Company and are not included within the derivatives disclosures noted below.
The following table summarizes key elements of the Company’s derivative instruments as of the periods ended, segregated by derivatives that are considered accounting hedges and those that are not (dollars in thousands):
Derivative (2)
Notional or
Contractual
Amount (1)
Assets
Liabilities
Derivatives designated as accounting hedges:
Interest rate contracts: (3)
Cash flow hedges
900,000
1,348
1,076
Fair value hedges:
65,261
731
72,807
1,469
Securities
50,000
451
1,157
Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges:
Interest rate contracts (3)(4)
9,595,557
107,757
168,098
7,529,494
94,772
192,683
Foreign exchange contracts
12,150
6
12,449
47
398
Cash collateral (received)/pledged (5)
(16,590)
(15,685)
(1) Notional amounts are not recorded on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and are generally used only as a basis on which interest and other payments are determined.
(2) Balances represent fair value of derivative financial instruments.
(3) The Company’s cleared derivatives are classified as a single-unit of accounting, resulting in the fair value of the designated swap being reduced by the variation margin, which is treated as settlement of the related derivatives fair value for accounting purposes and is reported on a net basis.
(4) Includes Risk Participation Agreements.
(5) The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities is presented on a gross basis. The Company has not applied collateral netting; as such the amounts of cash collateral received or pledged are not offset against the derivative assets and derivative liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Cash collateral received or pledged are included in “Interest-bearing deposits in other banks” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Company’s hedged assets in fair value hedges and the associated cumulative basis adjustments included in those carrying values as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Cumulative
Amount of Basis
Adjustments
Included in the
Carrying Amount
of Hedged
Amount of the
Assets/(Liabilities)
Hedged
Line items on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in which the hedged item is included:
Securities available-for-sale (1) (2)
68,921
(442)
73,603
(1,150)
Loans (3)
(7,850)
(10,063)
(1) These amounts include the amortized cost basis of the investment securities designated in hedging relationships for which the hedged item is the last layer expected to be remaining at the end of the hedging relationship. The amount of the designated hedged item at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 totaled $50 million.
(2) Carrying value represents amortized cost.
(3) The fair value of the swaps associated with the derivative related to hedged items at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was an unrealized gain of $8.0 million and $10.2 million, respectively.
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10. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Forward Sale Agreements
On October 21, 2024, in connection with the execution of the Sandy Spring merger agreement, the Company entered into an initial forward sale agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (the “Forward Purchaser”) relating to an aggregate of 9,859,155 shares of the Company’s common stock. On October 21, 2024, the Company priced the public offering of shares of the Company’s common stock in connection with such forward sale agreement and entered into an underwriting agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representative for the underwriters named therein, the Forward Purchaser and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as forward seller (the “Forward Seller”), relating to the registered public offering and sale of 9,859,155 shares of the Company’s common stock at a public offering price of $35.50 per share (before underwriting discounts and commissions). The underwriters were granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,478,873 shares of the Company’s common stock. On October 21, 2024, the underwriters exercised in full their option to purchase the additional 1,478,873 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the underwriting agreement and, in connection therewith, the Company entered into an additional forward sale agreement with the Forward Purchaser relating to 1,478,873 shares of the Company’s common stock, on terms substantially similar to those contained in the initial forward sale agreement (such additional forward sale agreement together with the initial forward sale agreement, the “Forward Sale Agreements”).
On April 1, 2025, the Company physically settled in full the Forward Sale Agreements by delivering 11,338,028 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Forward Purchaser. The Company received net proceeds from such sale of shares of the Company’s common stock and full physical settlement of the Forward Sale Agreements, before expenses, of approximately $385.0 million.
Share Repurchase Programs
The Company’s share repurchase program activity is dependent on management’s determination of its capital deployment needs, subject to market, economic, and regulatory conditions. Authorized repurchase programs allow the Company to repurchase its common stock through either open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions. There have been no active share repurchase programs in 2025 or 2024.
Series A Preferred Stock
The Company has 6,900,000 depositary shares outstanding, each representing a 1/400th ownership interest in a share of its Series A preferred stock with a liquidation preference of $10,000 per share of Series A preferred stock (equivalent to $25 per depositary share), including 900,000 depositary shares pursuant to the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional depositary shares.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The change in AOCI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 is summarized as follows, net of tax (dollars in thousands):
Unrealized Gains
for AFS
Gains (Losses)
Change in Fair
on AFS
Transferred to
Value of Cash
(Losses) on
Flow Hedge
AOCI (loss) – June 30, 2025
(294,373)
(26,540)
127
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
37,883
Amounts reclassified from AOCI into earnings
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
35,017
AOCI (loss) – September 30, 2025
(259,356)
(23,677)
AOCI (loss) – December 31, 2024
(317,142)
(43,078)
534
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
77,112
(534)
57,786
(609)
The change in AOCI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 is summarized as follows, net of tax (dollars in thousands):
Unrealized Gain
on BOLI
AOCI (loss) – June 30, 2024
(330,804)
1
(52,775)
991
90,445
(165)
66,853
AOCI (loss) – September 30, 2024
(263,951)
(29,186)
829
AOCI (loss) – December 31, 2023
(302,532)
(42,165)
1,342
46,401
4,641
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss )
38,581
(513)
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11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company follows ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. ASC 820 clarifies that fair value of certain assets and liabilities is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants.
ASC 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820 based on these two types of inputs are as follows:
Level 1 Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the markets.
Level 3 Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market. These unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions about what market participants would use and information that is reasonably available under the circumstances without undue cost and effort.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements.
The carrying value of restricted FRB and FHLB stock approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of each entity and is therefore excluded from the table below.
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The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2025 using
Significant
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Observable
Unobservable
Identical Assets
Inputs
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Balance
113,159
16,122
Corporate and other bonds(1)
3,408,640
Financial Derivatives(2)
110,293
170,694
(2) Includes hedged and non-hedged derivatives.
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Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2024 using
3,814
1,661,244
97,445
199,548
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets after they are evaluated for impairment. The primary assets accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are related to LHFS, foreclosed properties, former bank premises, and collateral-dependent loans that are individually assessed. When the asset is secured by real estate, the Company measures the fair value utilizing an income or market valuation approach based on an appraisal conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser using observable market data. Management may discount the value from the appraisal in determining the fair value if, based on its understanding of the market conditions, the collateral had been impaired below the appraised value (Level 3). The nonrecurring valuation adjustments for these assets did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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The following tables summarize the Company’s financial assets that were measured on a nonrecurring basis as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Individually assessed loans(1)
1,736
(1) Net of reserves of $299,000 related to collateral dependent loans as of September 30, 2025.
14,636
(1) Net of reserves of $13.1 million related to collateral dependent loans as of December 31, 2024.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure about fair value of financial instruments for interim periods and excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.
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The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of the periods ended are as follows (dollars in thousands):
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Total Fair
AFS securities
4,154,364
HTM securities
847,198
901
LHFI, net of deferred fees and costs
27,055,519
Financial Derivatives (1)
Accrued interest receivable
127,788
30,658,640
860,312
780,165
Accrued interest payable
22,128
(1) Includes hedged and non-hedged derivatives.
2,379,967
758,400
935
17,896,688
92,541
20,393,673
534,578
471,671
26,214
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The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of its normal operations. As a result, the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change and that change may be either favorable or unfavorable to the Company. Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent believed necessary to minimize interest rate risk. Borrowers with fixed rate obligations, however, are less likely to prepay in a rising rate environment and more likely to prepay in a falling rate environment. Conversely, depositors who are receiving fixed rates are more likely to withdraw funds before maturity in a rising rate environment and less likely to do so in a falling rate environment. Management monitors rates and maturities of assets and liabilities and attempts to minimize interest rate risk by adjusting terms of new loans and deposits and by investing in securities with terms that mitigate the Company’s overall interest rate risk.
12. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was 20.8% and 17.0%, respectively, and the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was 17.2% and 19.7%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2025 is primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition, which resulted in additional state income tax expense, as well as an overall increase in the proportion of tax-exempt to pre-tax income. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 primarily reflects the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, which resulted in a $8.0 million income tax benefit in the second quarter of 2025 related to the Company re-evaluating its state net deferred tax assets as a result of the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as the impact of the $4.8 million valuation allowance established during the second quarter of 2024.
As of each reporting date, the Company considers existing evidence, both positive and negative, that could impact the Company’s view regarding the future realization of deferred tax assets. The Company’s valuation allowance was $11.9 million and $4.4 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The increase in the valuation allowance was due to the Sandy Spring acquisition and Sandy Spring’s historical valuation allowance related to net operating losses in certain state filing jurisdictions.
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted into law by the federal government. In accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, the Company recognized the total effect of the tax law changes in the quarter ended September 30, 2025, the interim period in which the law was enacted. The tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act did not have a material impact on the Company’s income tax balances.
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13. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding attributable to stock awards and incremental shares related to the Forward Sale Agreements, and excluding weighted shares outstanding for which the results would have been anti-dilutive. See Note 10 “Stockholders’ Equity” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for more information on the Forward Sale Agreements.
The following table presents basic and diluted EPS calculations for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands except per share data):
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic
141,729
89,781
124,403
84,933
Dilutive effect of stock awards and forward equity sale agreements
392
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted
141,986
124,795
Earnings per common share, basic
Earnings per common share, diluted
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14. SEGMENT REPORTING AND REVENUE
Operating Segments
The Company has two reportable operating segments, Wholesale Banking and Consumer Banking, with corporate support functions and intercompany eliminations being presented within Corporate Other.
The following table presents and reconciles income before income taxes compared to the Consolidated Statements of Income. Income before income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 totaled $116.3 million and $92.0 million, respectively. Income before income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 totaled $195.3 million and $188.5 million, respectively. The information is disaggregated by major source and reportable operating segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended:
Interest and dividend income
454,493
252,031
(203,087)
Interest expense
293,637
137,295
(246,705)
160,856
114,736
43,618
14,368
1,858
146,488
112,878
43,611
Noninterest income
29,000
19,945
2,806
Noninterest expenses
92,982
108,850
36,614
82,506
23,973
9,803
323,446
165,012
(163,930)
222,349
85,900
(166,653)
101,097
79,112
2,723
100,880
76,723
2,726
10,773
15,721
7,792
50,521
64,694
7,367
61,132
27,750
3,151
Nine Months Ended:
1,194,795
656,655
(531,805)
776,220
353,285
(634,605)
418,575
303,370
102,800
109,435
30,136
309,140
273,234
102,793
64,450
54,240
43,746
232,787
274,932
144,608
140,803
52,542
911,660
455,769
(459,099)
634,741
231,411
(473,112)
276,919
224,358
14,013
25,803
6,801
251,116
217,557
14,025
29,913
43,589
10,149
142,926
185,672
49,261
138,103
75,474
(25,087)
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The following table presents the Company’s operating segment results for key balance sheet metrics as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
LHFI, net of deferred fees and costs (1)
22,852,155
5,257,652
(748,634)
Goodwill (2)
Deposits (3)
11,548,604
17,958,684
1,158,036
15,514,640
3,085,207
(129,226)
7,193,403
11,899,197
1,305,019
(1) Corporate Other includes acquisition accounting fair value adjustments.
(2) Wholesale Banking and Consumer Banking includes $399.6 million and $112.7 million, respectively, related to goodwill from the Sandy Spring acquisition. Refer to Note 2 “Acquisitions” and Note 5 “Goodwill & Intangible Assets” for more information.
(3) Corporate Other primarily includes brokered deposits.
Revenue
Noninterest income disaggregated by major source for the three and nine months ended September 30, consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
Service charges on deposit accounts (1):
Overdraft fees
6,396
5,800
18,036
15,649
Maintenance fees & other
6,442
3,992
16,707
11,798
Other service charges, commissions, and fees (1)
Interchange fees (1)
Fiduciary and asset management fees (1):
Trust asset management fees
8,730
3,624
20,542
10,761
Registered advisor management fees
7,240
Brokerage management fees
2,625
3,229
8,329
7,831
Other operating income (2)
(1) Income within scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
(2) Includes a $4.8 million pre-tax loss related to the final CRE loan sale settlement for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Includes a $14.3 million pre-tax gain on the sale of our equity interest in Cary Street Partners LLC (“CSP”) and a $10.9 million pre-tax gain on CRE loan sale for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
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The following tables present noninterest income disaggregated by reportable operating segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
Corporate Other (1)(2)
4,537
8,301
813
1,437
16,548
Other income
7,102
5,349
2,731
15,182
2,833
6,959
600
4,933
1,925
2,407
4,221
14,420
11,818
22,925
1,717
4,426
189
37,076
5,938
13,839
14,346
43,557
71,742
8,178
19,269
1,413
4,304
(17)
13,301
5,302
7,021
11,440
10,166
28,627
(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2024, other income primarily includes income from BOLI and equity method investment income. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, other income primarily includes $6.5 million of losses incurred on AFS securities, income from BOLI, and equity method investment income.
(2) For the three months ended September 30, 2025, other income primarily includes income from BOLI and equity method investment income, partially offset by a $4.8 million pre-tax loss related to the final CRE loan sale settlement. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, other income primarily includes a $14.3 million gain on the sale of the Company’s equity interest in CSP, a $10.9 million gain on CRE loan sale, and income from BOLI.
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The following tables present noninterest expense disaggregated by reportable operating segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
30,979
27,892
49,448
418
8,056
5,108
1,138
15,367
103
1,204
5,229
386
1,436
111
Other expenses (1)
59,958
69,758
(38,649)
91,067
Total noninterest expense
17,961
18,408
33,085
214
4,779
2,813
246
9,035
2,691
180
827
438
31,671
39,479
(40,695)
30,455
84,586
77,666
131,424
1,064
20,755
3,364
1,075
40,005
3,494
13,071
247
3,271
943
143,297
168,671
(53,960)
258,008
52,379
53,365
94,123
645
13,222
8,400
1,094
660
26,384
2,781
7,890
596
2,425
1,022
88,084
113,219
(88,558)
112,745
(1) Includes allocated expenses.
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15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company’s management has evaluated subsequent events through November 4, 2025, the date the financial statements were issued.
On October 30, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of its Series A preferred stock. The Series A preferred stock is represented by depositary shares, each representing a 1/400th ownership interest in a share of Series A preferred stock. The dividend of $171.88 per share (equivalent to $0.43 per outstanding depositary share) is payable on December 1, 2025 to preferred shareholders of record as of November 14, 2025.
The Company’s Board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share of common stock. The common stock dividend is payable on November 28, 2025 to common shareholders of record as of November 14, 2025.
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To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation
Results of Review of Interim Financial Statements
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of September 30, 2025, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), and changes in stockholders’ equity for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated interim financial statements”). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2024, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 27, 2025, we expressed an unqualified audit opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
Basis for Review Results
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the PCAOB. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial statements consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Richmond, Virginia
November 4, 2025
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ITEM 2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis provides information about the major components of our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, and capital resources. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our “Consolidated Financial Statements,” our “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements,” and the other financial data included in this report, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”), including the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section therein. Our results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full year or for any other period. Amounts are rounded for presentation purposes; however, some of the percentages presented are computed based on unrounded amounts.
In the following discussion and analysis, we provide certain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures are a supplement to GAAP, which we use to prepare our financial statements, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures of other companies. We use the non-GAAP financial measures discussed herein in our analysis of our performance. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional understanding of our ongoing operations, enhance the comparability of our results of operations with prior periods and show the effects of significant gains and charges in the periods presented without the impact of items or events that may obscure trends in our underlying performance. Non-GAAP financial measures may be identified with the symbol (+) and may be labeled as adjusted. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section within this Item 2 for more information about these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this Quarterly Report may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that include, without limitation, statements regarding the acquisition of Sandy Spring, including expectations with regard to the benefits of the Sandy Spring acquisition; statements regarding our future ability to recognize the benefits of certain tax assets; statements regarding our business, financial and operating results, including our deposit base and funding; the impact of changes in economic conditions, anticipated changes in the interest rate environment and the related impacts on our net interest margin, changes in economic, fiscal or trade policy and the potential impacts on our business, loan demand and economic conditions in our markets and nationally; management’s beliefs regarding our liquidity, capital resources, asset quality, CRE loan portfolio and our customer relationships; and statements that include other projections, predictions, expectations, or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact. Such forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions as of the time they are made, and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often characterized by the use of qualified words (and their derivatives) such as “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “will,” “may,” “view,” “opportunity,” “seek to,” “potential,” “continue,” “confidence,” or words of similar meaning or other statements concerning opinions or judgment of the Company and our management about future events. Although we believe that our expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our existing knowledge of our business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual future results, performance, or achievements of, or trends affecting, us will not differ materially from any projected future results, performance, achievements or trends expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual future results, performance, achievements or trends may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the effects of or changes in
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Please also refer to such other factors as discussed throughout Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of the 2024 Form 10-K and related disclosures in other filings, which have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. All risk factors and uncertainties described herein and therein should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and all of the forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein and therein. The actual results or developments anticipated may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, they may not have the expected consequences to or effects on the Company or our businesses or operations. Readers are cautioned not to rely too heavily on the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not intend or assume any obligation to update, revise or clarify any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
We prepare our consolidated financial statements based on the application of accounting and reporting policies in accordance with GAAP and general practices within the banking industry. Our financial position and results of operations are affected by management’s application of accounting policies, which require the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments, which may prove inaccurate or are subject to variations. Changes in underlying factors, estimates, assumptions or judgements could result in material changes in our consolidated financial position and/or results of operations.
Certain accounting policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions and judgments and, as such, have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. We have identified the allowance for loan and lease losses, fair value measurements, and acquisition accounting as accounting policies that require the most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments and, as such, could be most subject to revision as new or additional information becomes available or circumstances change. Therefore, we evaluate these accounting policies and related critical accounting estimates on an ongoing basis and update them as needed. Management has discussed these accounting policies and the critical accounting estimates summarized below with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
We provide additional information about our critical accounting estimates in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates” in our 2024 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies or the estimates made pursuant to those policies during the most recent quarter from those disclosed in our 2024 Form 10-K.
Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” contained in Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of our 2024 Form 10-K.
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (ISSUED BUT NOT FULLY ADOPTED)
In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This guidance requires enhanced disclosure for the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disclosures and aligns the guidance to SEC Regulation S-X disclosure requirements. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. ASU No. 2023-09 is not expected to have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations but could change certain disclosures in our SEC filings.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03 Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures. This guidance requires enhanced disclosure of income statement expenses. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. ASU No. 2024-03 is not expected to have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations but could change certain disclosures in our SEC filings.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06 Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which outlined targeted improvements to Subtopic 350-40 to increase the operability of the recognition guidance considering different methods of software development. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. We are evaluating the impact of ASU No. 2025-06 on our consolidated financial statements.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-07 Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Derivatives Scope Refinements and Scope Clarification for Share-Based Noncash Consideration from a Customer in a Revenue Contract. The update to Topic 815 outlined the addition of derivative scope exceptions with underlyings that are based on the operations or activities of one of the parties to the contract. The update to Topic 606 clarified the applicability of Topic 606 and its interaction with other Topics. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. ASU No. 2025-07 is not expected to have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
ABOUT ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank. Atlantic Union Bank has branches and ATMs located in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington D.C. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC, which provides brokerage services; and Union Insurance Group, LLC, which offers various lines of insurance products.Shares of our common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AUB”. Additional information is available on our website at https://investors.atlanticunionbank.com. The information contained on our website is not a part of or incorporated into this Quarterly Report.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Acquisition of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.
On April 1, 2025, we completed our merger with Sandy Spring, the bank holding company for Sandy Spring Bank, and we successfully completed the integration of Sandy Spring branches and operations on October 14, 2025. Sandy Spring’s results of operations are included in our consolidated results since the date of acquisition, and therefore, our third quarter and first nine months of 2025 results reflect increased levels of average balances, net interest income, noninterest income and noninterest expense compared to our results for the corresponding periods in 2024.
Economic Environment and Industry Events
We are continually monitoring the impact of various global and national events on our results of operations and financial condition, including changes in economic conditions, such as inflation and recessionary conditions, changes in the unemployment rate, changes in market interest rates, the U.S. government shutdown, geopolitical conflicts, deposit competition, liquidity strains, changes in government policy, including changes in, or the imposition of, tariffs and/or trade barriers, and changes in legislative or regulatory requirements. The timing and impact of such events on our results of operation and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to predict. In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law, which included a broad range of tax reform provisions affecting businesses, including extending and modifying certain key provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and expanding certain incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 while accelerating the phase-out of others. The tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act did not have a material impact on our tax balances.
In the first nine months of 2025, financial markets, international relations and global supply chains were impacted by changes and developments in U.S. trade policies and practices, including tariffs. Due to the rapidly evolving state of U.S. trade policies, the amount and duration of any tariffs and their ultimate impact on us, our customers, financial markets and the U.S. and global economies is currently uncertain. However, there is a risk that these policy changes, as well as the U.S. government shutdown, could have a negative impact on certain customers causing increased difficulty in repaying their loans or other obligations which could result in a higher level of credit losses in our loan portfolios with a corresponding impact on our results of operations. In addition, increased and prolonged economic uncertainty, the U.S. government shutdown, changes in the unemployment rate, the potential for elevated tariff levels or their wide-spread use in U.S. trade policies, as well as related tensions caused by such tariffs, could adversely affect the U.S. and global economies and financial markets, including by increasing inflation and leading to a slowdown of future economic growth and ultimately recessionary conditions.
In September 2025, the FOMC reduced the target range for the Federal Funds rate by 25 bps to 4.00% to 4.25%, marking its first policy rate cut since December 2024, in response to slowing job growth, higher unemployment, and signs of moderating economic growth activity. In October 2025, the FOMC further reduced the target range for the Federal Funds rate by 25 bps to 3.75% to 4.00%. The FOMC noted that inflation remains somewhat elevated, but its decision reflects a shift in its balance of risks, as unemployment rates have risen. With continued uncertainty over the potential impacts of changes in U.S. and global trade and other economic policies and tensions, it is difficult to predict how the Federal Reserve will balance possible inflationary pressure with the potential of slower economic growth and rising risks in employment, as well as the impacts of the U.S. government shut down.
We will continue to deploy various asset liability management strategies to seek to manage our risk related to interest rate fluctuations and monitor balance sheet trends, deposit flows, and liquidity needs to enable us to meet the needs of our customers and maintain financial flexibility. Refer to “Liquidity” within this Item 2 for additional information about our liquidity and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Part I, Item 3 of this Quarterly Report for additional information about our interest rate sensitivity.
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In 2024, the higher-for-longer interest rate environment and heightened competition for deposits led to a shift within deposit composition toward higher cost products, which continued into 2025. The interest rate environment has also affected the affordability of credit to consumers and businesses, moderating loan demand. At September 30, 2025, our LHFI, total deposits, and total borrowings increased from December 31, 2024 by $8.9 billion, $10.3 billion, and $325.7 million, respectively, primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition. At September 30, 2025, noninterest bearing deposits comprised 23.2% of total deposits, compared to 21.0% at December 31, 2024. As of September 30, 2025, we estimate that approximately 68.0% of our deposits were insured or collateralized, and that we maintained available liquidity sources to cover approximately 156.8% of uninsured and uncollateralized deposits. At September 30, 2025, our brokered deposits decreased by $170.4 million to $1.0 billion from December 31, 2024.
Our regulatory capital ratios continued to exceed the standards to be considered well-capitalized under regulatory requirements. See “Capital Resources” within this Item 2 for additional information about our regulatory capital.
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
Executive Overview
Third Quarter Net Income & Performance Metrics
First Nine Months Net Income & Performance Metrics
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Balance Sheet
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NET INTEREST INCOME
Net interest income, which represents our principal source of revenue, is the amount by which interest income exceeds interest expense. Our interest margin represents net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets. Changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as their respective yields and rates, have a significant impact on our net interest income, net interest margin, and net income. In addition, our interest income includes the accretion of discounts on our acquired loans, which will also affect our net interest income and net interest margin.
The following tables show interest income on earning assets and related average yields, as well as interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and related average rates paid for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended
Change
Average interest-earning assets
33,563,417
21,983,946
11,579,471
178,909
Interest and dividend income (FTE) (+)
507,856
328,427
179,429
Yield on interest-earning assets
5.95
5.87
8
Yield on interest-earning assets (FTE) (+)
6.00
5.94
Average interest-bearing liabilities
24,940,541
16,592,103
8,348,438
42,631
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities
2.93
3.40
(47)
Cost of funds
2.17
2.56
(39)
136,278
Net interest income (FTE) (+)
323,629
186,831
136,798
Net interest margin
3.77
3.31
Net interest margin (FTE) (+)
3.83
3.38
For the third quarter of 2025, our net interest income was $319.2 million, an increase of $136.3 million from the third quarter of 2024, and our net interest income (FTE)(+) was $323.6 million, an increase of $136.8 million from the third quarter of 2024. The increases were primarily the result of a $11.6 billion increase in average interest earning assets due primarily to the addition of Sandy Spring acquired loans and the impact of loan accretion income related to acquisition accounting, as well as organic loan growth, and lower cost of funds, reflecting the impact of the Federal Reserve lowering the Federal Funds target rates by 100 basis points from September 2024 to December 2024 and by another 25 basis points in September 2025. These increases were partially offset by a $8.3 billion increase in average interest-bearing liabilities due primarily to the addition of Sandy Spring acquired deposits and borrowings and the associated net amortization related to acquisition accounting.
In the third quarter of 2025, our net interest margin increased 46 bps to 3.77% from 3.31% in the third quarter of 2024, and our net interest margin (FTE)(+) increased 45 bps to 3.83% in the third quarter of 2025 from 3.38% for the same period of 2024. The increases were primarily driven by the lower cost of funds, reflecting the impact of the Federal Reserve lowering the Federal Funds rates by 100 basis points from September 2024 to December 2024 and by another 25 basis points in September 2025, and higher net accretion of purchase accounting adjustments on loans, deposits, and long-term borrowings, related to the Sandy Spring acquisition. Our cost of funds decreased by 39 basis points to 2.17% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to a lower cost of deposits, resulting from lower balances in higher costing brokered deposits, and a decrease in our borrowing costs due to lower short-term FHLB advances.
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Our net interest margin and net interest margin (FTE)(+) includes the impact of acquisition accounting fair value adjustments. Net accretion income related to acquisition accounting was $41.9 million for the third quarter of 2025 compared to $12.7 million for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of $29.2 million primarily due to the impacts from the Sandy Spring acquisition. The impact of accretion and amortization for the periods presented are reflected in the following table (dollars in thousands):
Deposit
Loan
Accretion
(Amortization)
For the quarter ended March 31, 2024
819
(1)
(216)
602
For the quarter ended June 30, 2024
15,660
(1,035)
(285)
14,340
For the quarter ended September 30, 2024
13,926
(913)
(288)
For the quarter ended March 31, 2025
13,286
(415)
(287)
12,584
For the quarter ended June 30, 2025
45,744
1,884
(2,256)
45,372
For the quarter ended September 30, 2025
43,949
1,237
(3,266)
41,920
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
29,973,209
21,003,082
8,970,127
411,315
1,332,184
919,766
412,418
5.89
5.78
5.85
22,367,568
15,802,088
6,565,480
101,860
2.96
3.32
2.21
2.50
309,455
837,284
526,726
310,558
3.68
3.28
3.73
3.35
For the first nine months of 2025 net interest income was $824.7 million, an increase of $309.5 million from the same period of 2024, and our net interest income (FTE)(+) was $837.3, an increase of $310.6 million from the same period of 2024. The increases in both net interest income and net interest income (FTE)(+) were primarily the result of a $9.0 billion increase in average interest earning assets, partially offset by a $6.6 billion increase in average interest-bearing liabilities, in each case primarily related to the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as organic loan growth and lower cost of funds, reflecting the impact of the Federal Reserve lowering the Federal Funds rates by 100 basis points from September 2024 to December 2024 and by another 25 basis points in September 2025.
For the first nine months of 2025, our net interest margin increased 40 bps to 3.68% and our net interest margin (FTE)(+) increased 38 bps to 3.73%, compared to the first nine months of 2024. The increases were primarily driven by the lower cost of funds, reflecting the impact of the Federal Reserve lowering the Federal Funds rates by 100 basis points from September 2024 to December 2024 and by another 25 basis points in September 2025, and higher earning asset yields which increased due to higher loan accretion, primarily driven by the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as organic loan growth. Our cost of funds decreased by 29 basis points to 2.21% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year, due to a lower cost of deposits primarily due to the Federal Funds rate cuts discussed above, and a decrease in our short-term borrowings, partially offset by an increase in net amortization related to acquisition accounting and an increase in long-term subordinated debt with higher borrowing costs, both as a result of the Sandy Spring acquisition.
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The following table shows interest income on earning assets and related average yields as well as interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and related average rates paid for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
AVERAGE BALANCES, INCOME AND EXPENSES, YIELDS AND RATES (TAXABLE EQUIVALENT BASIS)
Average
Income /
Yield /
Expense (1)
Rate (1)(2)
Assets:
Securities:
3,677,164
4.38
2,248,207
4.29
Tax-exempt
1,278,133
10,651
1,253,672
10,293
3.27
Total securities
4,955,297
51,252
4.10
3,501,879
34,540
3.92
LHFI, net of deferred fees and costs (3)(4)
27,386,338
443,639
6.43
18,320,122
292,469
6.35
Other earning assets
1,221,782
12,965
4.21
161,945
1,418
3.48
Total earning assets
(320,915)
(159,023)
Total non-earning assets
4,134,881
2,788,595
37,377,383
24,613,518
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Transaction and money market accounts
14,899,443
98,205
2.61
9,932,247
74,996
3.00
Regular savings
2,889,284
14,240
1.96
1,046,511
579
0.22
Time deposits(5)
6,283,031
58,276
4,758,039
54,641
4.57
Total interest-bearing deposits
24,071,758
15,736,797
3.29
Other borrowings(6)
868,783
13,506
6.17
855,306
11,380
5.29
Total interest-bearing liabilities
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits
6,959,897
4,437,361
609,956
471,545
32,510,394
21,501,009
Stockholders' equity
4,866,989
3,112,509
Net interest income (FTE)(+)
Interest rate spread
3.07
2.54
Net interest margin (FTE)(+)
(1) Income and yields are reported on a taxable equivalent basis using the statutory federal corporate tax rate of 21%.
(2) Rates and yields are annualized and calculated from actual, not rounded amounts in thousands, which appear above.
(3) Nonaccrual loans are included in average loans outstanding.
(4) Interest income on loans includes accretion of the fair market value adjustments related to acquisitions, as disclosed above.
(5) Interest expense on time deposits includes accretion (amortization) of the fair market value related to acquisitions, as disclosed above.
(6) Interest expense on borrowings includes amortization of the fair market value adjustments related to acquisitions, as disclosed above.
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For the Nine Months Ended
3,089,323
4.44
2,122,299
4.28
1,271,306
31,557
1,255,597
30,955
4,360,629
134,066
4.11
3,377,896
98,967
3.91
24,336,012
1,154,362
6.34
17,405,814
814,692
6.25
1,276,568
43,756
4.58
219,372
6,107
3.72
(283,733)
(149,806)
3,688,902
2,636,332
33,378,378
23,489,608
13,338,514
260,611
9,668,354
215,084
2.97
2,262,670
28,559
1.69
1,007,975
1,634
Time deposits (5)
5,856,307
168,480
3.85
4,155,713
137,866
4.43
21,457,491
14,832,042
3.19
Other borrowings (6)
910,077
37,250
5.47
970,046
38,456
5.30
6,161,585
4,290,151
572,238
495,703
29,101,391
20,587,942
4,276,987
2,901,666
2.98
2.53
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The Volume Rate Analysis table below presents changes in our net interest income (FTE)(+) and interest expense and distinguishes between the changes related to increases or decreases in our average outstanding balances of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities (volume), and the changes related to increases or decreases in average interest rates on such assets and liabilities (rate). Changes attributable to both volume and rate have been allocated proportionally. Results, on a taxable equivalent basis, are as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
2025 vs. 2024
Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in:
Volume
Rate
Earning Assets:
15,764
590
16,354
32,008
2,489
34,497
203
358
212
15,967
16,712
32,398
2,701
35,099
Loans, net(1)
146,805
4,365
151,170
328,587
11,083
339,670
11,185
362
11,547
35,925
1,724
37,649
173,957
5,472
396,910
15,508
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
33,705
(10,496)
23,209
74,122
(28,595)
45,527
2,487
11,174
13,661
4,173
22,752
26,925
Time deposits(2)
15,407
(11,772)
3,635
50,759
(20,145)
30,614
51,599
(11,094)
40,505
129,054
(25,988)
103,066
Other borrowings(3)
182
1,944
2,126
(2,427)
1,221
(1,206)
51,781
(9,150)
126,627
(24,767)
Change in net interest income (FTE)(+)
122,176
14,622
270,283
40,275
(1) The rate-related changes in interest income on loans includes the impact of higher accretion of the acquisition-related fair market value adjustments, as disclosed above.
(2) The rate-related changes in interest expense on deposits includes the impact of higher accretion (amortization) of the acquisition-related fair market value adjustments, as disclosed above.
(3) The rate-related changes in interest expense on other borrowings include the impact of higher amortization of the acquisition-related fair market value adjustments, as disclosed above.
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NONINTEREST INCOME
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
3,046
31.1
323
16.1
718
21.3
11,737
171.1
1,597
131.5
Gain on sale of securities
1.6
4,408
(4,443)
(98.6)
17,465
50.9
Our noninterest income increased $17.5 million or 50.9% to $51.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to $34.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, partially offset by a $4.4 million decrease in other operating income driven by a $4.8 million pre-tax loss in the third quarter of 2025 related to the final CRE loan sale settlement.
Our adjusted operating noninterest income (+), which excludes the pre-tax loss on CRE loan sale ($4.8 million in the third quarter 2025) and pre-tax gains on sale of securities ($4,000 in both the third quarter 2025 and 2024), increased $22.3 million or 65.0% to $56.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to $34.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The increase in adjusted operating noninterest income(+) was primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, which drove the majority of the $11.7 million increase in fiduciary and asset management fees, due to assets under management increasing approximately 117%, the $3.0 million increase in service charges on deposit accounts, and the $1.6 million increase in mortgage banking income. In addition to the acquisition impact, loan-related interest rate swap fees increased $4.4 million due to higher transaction volumes.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
7,296
26.6
Other service charges, commissions, and fees
632
11.1
23.0
24,411
131.2
3,331
101.7
Loss on sale of securities
6,427
(98.7)
3,905
32.3
5,690
130.7
25,068
78,785
94.2
Our noninterest income increased $78.8 million or 94.2% to $162.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $83.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, and a $25.1 million increase in other operating income, primarily driven by a $14.3 million pre-tax gain on the sale of our equity interest in CSP and a $10.9 million pre-tax gain on the CRE loan sale. In addition, pre-tax losses incurred on the sale of AFS securities decreased by $6.4 million from the prior year due to our restructuring of the American National securities portfolio in 2024.
Our adjusted operating noninterest income (+), which excludes the pre-tax gain on CRE loan sale ($10.9 million in 2025), pre-tax gain on sale of our equity interest in CSP ($14.3 million in 2025), and pre-tax losses on sale of securities ($83,000 in 2025 and $6.5 million in 2024), increased $47.1 million or 52.2% to $137.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $90.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in adjusted operating noninterest income(+) was primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, which drove the majority of the $24.4 million increase in fiduciary and asset management fees, due to assets under management increasing approximately 117%, the $7.3 million increase in service charges on deposit accounts, the $3.3 million increase in mortgage banking income, and the $2.0 million increase in interchange fees. In addition to the acquisition impacts, loan-related interest rate swap fees increased $5.7 million due to higher transaction volumes and BOLI income increased $3.9 million, primarily due to death benefits of $2.4 million received in the second quarter of 2025.
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NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Noninterest expense:
38,865
56.0
5,776
74.0
2,851
77.4
7,272
74.7
4,780
119.7
1,792
54.2
3,535
66.9
(587)
(11.2)
488
33.8
12,341
33,459
5,292
97.0
115,864
94.5
Our noninterest expense increased $115.9 million or 94.5% to $238.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to $122.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, primarily driven by a $38.9 million increase in salaries and benefits expense, a $33.5 million increase in merger-related costs, and other increases in noninterest expense, primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition.
Our adjusted operating noninterest expense(+), which excludes merger-related costs ($34.8 million in the third quarter 2025 and $1.4 million in the third quarter 2024) and amortization of intangible assets ($18.1 million in the third quarter 2025 and $5.8 million in the third quarter 2024) increased $70.1 million or 60.7% to $185.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to $115.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The increase in adjusted operating noninterest expense(+) was primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, which drove the majority of the $38.9 million increase in salaries and benefits expense, the $7.3 million increase in technology and data processing, the $5.8 million increase in occupancy expenses, the $5.3 million in other expenses, the $4.8 million increase in professional services, the $3.5 million increase in FDIC assessment premiums and other insurance, the $2.9 million increase in furniture and equipment expenses, and the $1.8 million increase in marketing and advertising expense.
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93,809
46.9
56.9
5,995
55.5
16,306
58.0
9,816
85.7
3,432
39.9
7,561
50.1
(770)
(5.2)
10.3
28,283
85,647
11,294
70.1
274,468
72.6
Our noninterest expense increased $274.5 million or 72.6% to $652.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $377.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily driven by a $93.8 million increase in salaries and benefits expense, a $85.6 million increase in merger-related costs, and other increases in noninterest expense, primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition.
Our adjusted operating noninterest expense(+), which excludes merger-related costs ($118.7 million in 2025 and $33.0 million in 2024), amortization of intangible assets ($42.0 million in 2025 and $13.7 million in 2024), and a FDIC special assessment ($840,000 in 2024) increased $161.4 million or 48.9% to $491.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $330.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in adjusted operating noninterest expense(+) was primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, which drove the majority of the $93.8 million increase in salaries and benefits expense, the $16.3 million increase in technology and data processing, the $12.7 million increase in occupancy expenses, the $11.3 million increase in other expenses, the $9.8 million increase in professional services, the $7.6 million increase in FDIC assessment premiums and other insurance, the $6.0 million increase in furniture and equipment expenses, and the $3.4 million increase in marketing and advertising expense.
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SEGMENT RESULTS
Our Wholesale Banking segment provides loan, leasing, and deposit services, as well as treasury management and capital market services to wholesale customers primarily throughout Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington D.C. These customers include CRE and commercial and industrial customers. This segment also includes our equipment finance subsidiary, which has nationwide exposure. The wealth management business also resides in the Wholesale Banking segment.
The following table presents operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, for the Wholesale Banking segment (dollars in thousands):
Noninterest expense
Wholesale Banking income before income taxes increased by $21.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increases were primarily due to increases in net interest income, primarily driven by the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition. In addition, Wholesale Banking noninterest income increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024, primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, which drove the majority of the increases in fiduciary and asset management fees and service charges on deposit accounts.
The increases in net interest income and noninterest income were partially offset by increases in noninterest expense, primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, and increases in the provision for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the provision increase was primarily due to an increase in net charge-offs primarily driven by the charge-off of two individually assessed commercial and industrial loans that were partially reserved for in prior quarters. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the provision increase was primarily driven by the CECL Day 1 initial provision expense on non-PCD loans and unfunded commitments acquired from Sandy Spring, and the increase in net-charge-offs discussed above.
The following table presents the key balance sheet metrics as of the periods ended for the Wholesale Banking segment (dollars in thousands):
LHFI for the Wholesale Banking segment increased $7.3 billion to $22.9 billion at September 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, primarily driven by the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as organic loan growth.
Wholesale Banking deposits increased $4.4 billion to $11.5 billion at September 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, primarily due to increases in interest-bearing customer deposits and demand deposits, primarily driven by the Sandy Spring acquisition.
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Our Consumer Banking segment provides loan and deposit services to consumers and small businesses throughout Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Washington D.C. Consumer Banking also includes the home loan division and investment management and advisory services businesses.
The following table presents operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, for the Consumer Banking segment (dollars in thousands):
Consumer Banking income before income taxes decreased by $3.8 million and $22.9 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The decreases were primarily due to increases in noninterest expense, primarily due to the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition. In addition, the Consumer Banking provision for credit losses increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, primarily driven by the CECL Day 1 initial provision expense on non-PCD loans and unfunded commitments acquired from Sandy Spring.
The increases in noninterest expense and the provision for credit losses were partially offset by increases in net interest income and noninterest income, primarily driven by the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition.
The following table presents the key balance sheet metrics as of the periods ended for the Consumer Banking segment (dollars in thousands):
LHFI for the Consumer Banking segment increased $2.2 billion to $5.3 billion at September 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, primarily driven by the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as organic loan growth.
Consumer Banking deposits increased $6.1 billion to $18.0 billion at September 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, primarily due to increases across all deposit categories, primarily driven by the Sandy Spring acquisition.
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INCOME TAXES
Our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was 20.8% and 17.0%, respectively, and the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was 17.2% and 19.7%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2025 is primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition, which resulted in additional state income tax expense, as well as an overall increase in the proportion of tax-exempt to pre-tax income. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 primarily reflects the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, which resulted in a $8.0 million income tax benefit in the second quarter of 2025 related to re-evaluating our state net deferred tax assets as a result of the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as the impact of the $4.8 million valuation allowance established during the second quarter of 2024.
Our provision for income taxes is based on our results of operations, adjusted for the effect of certain tax-exempt income and non-deductible expenses. In addition, we report certain items of income and expense in different periods for financial reporting and tax return purposes. We recognize the tax effects of these temporary differences in the deferred income tax provision or benefit. Deferred tax assets or liabilities are computed based on the difference between the financial statements and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the applicable enacted marginal tax rate.
As of each reporting date, we consider existing evidence, both positive and negative, that could impact our view regarding our future realization of deferred tax assets. Our valuation allowance was $11.9 million and $4.4 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The increase in the valuation allowance was due to the Sandy Spring acquisition and its historical valuation allowance related to net operating losses in certain state filing jurisdictions.
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted into law by the federal government. In accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, we recognized the total effect of the tax law changes in the quarter ended September 30, 2025, the interim period in which the law was enacted. The tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act did not have a material impact on our income tax balances.
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
At September 30, 2025, our consolidated balance sheet includes the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, which closed April 1, 2025. Preliminary goodwill associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition totaled $512.3 million at September 30, 2025, inclusive of a $15.4 million measurement period adjustment increase during the third quarter of 2025. See Note 2 “Acquisitions” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for more information on the Sandy Spring acquisition.
At September 30, 2025, we had total assets of $37.1 billion, an increase of $12.5 billion December 31, 2024. The increase in total assets was primarily driven by the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as organic growth in LHFI. At September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $794.7 million, an increase of $440.6 million from December 31, 2024, primarily reflecting the impact of the remaining proceeds from the CRE loan sale that closed in the second quarter of 2025.
LHFI were $27.4 billion at September 30, 2025, an increase of $8.9 billion from December 31, 2024, primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as organic loan growth. At September 30, 2025, quarterly average LHFI increased $9.1 billion or 49.5% from the same period in the prior year. Refer to "Loan Portfolio" within this Item 2 and Note 4 "Loans and Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses" in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information on our loan activity.
At September 30, 2025, we had total investments of $5.3 billion, an increase of $2.0 billion from December 31, 2024. The increase in total investments was primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as purchases of AFS agency mortgage-backed securities and HTM municipal bonds using a portion of the proceeds from the CRE loan sale that occurred in the second quarter of 2025. AFS securities totaled $4.3 billion at September 30, 2025, compared to $2.4 billion at December 31, 2024. At September 30, 2025, total net unrealized losses on the AFS securities portfolio were $327.6 million, compared to $402.6 million at December 31, 2024. HTM securities totaled $883.8 million at September 30, 2025, compared to $803.9 million at December 31, 2024, with net unrealized losses of $35.7 million at September 30, 2025, compared to $44.5 million at December 31, 2024.
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
At September 30, 2025, we had total liabilities of $32.2 billion, an increase of $10.7 billion from December 31, 2024, which was primarily driven by the growth in deposits, primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition.
Total deposits at September 30, 2025 were $30.7 billion, an increase of $10.3 billion from December 31, 2024. At September 30, 2025, quarterly average deposits increased $10.9 billion or 53.8% from the same period in the prior year. The increases were primarily due to increases in interest-bearing customer deposits and demand deposits, primarily related to the addition of the Sandy Spring acquired deposits. Refer to “Deposits” within this Item 2 for additional information on this topic.
Total borrowings at September 30, 2025 were $860.3 million, an increase of $325.7 million from December 31, 2024, primarily due to the long-term subordinated debt of $358.0 million assumed in connection with the Sandy Spring acquisition. Refer to Note 7 “Borrowings” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information on our borrowing activity.
At September 30, 2025, our stockholders’ equity was $4.9 billion, an increase of $1.8 billion from December 31, 2024, primarily driven by the issuance of common stock in connection with the Sandy Spring acquisition. In addition, on April 1, 2025, we physically settled in full the Forward Sale Agreements and received net proceeds, before expenses, of approximately $385.0 million. Our consolidated regulatory capital ratios continue to exceed the minimum capital requirements and are considered “well-capitalized” for regulatory purposes. Refer to “Capital Resources” within this Item 2, as well as Note 10 "Stockholders’ Equity" in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information on our capital resources and the Forward Sale Agreements.
During the third quarter of 2025, we declared and paid a quarterly dividend on our outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock of $171.88 per share (equivalent to $0.43 per outstanding depositary share), consistent with the fourth quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2024. During the third quarter of 2025, we also declared and paid cash dividends of $0.34 per common share, consistent with the fourth quarter of 2024 and an increase of $0.02 per share or 6.3% from the third quarter of 2024.
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SECURITIES
At September 30, 2025, we had total investments of $5.3 billion or 14.3% of total assets as compared to $3.3 billion or 13.6% of total assets at December 31, 2024. This increase was primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition and purchases of AFS agency mortgage-backed securities and HTM municipal bonds using a portion of the proceeds from the CRE loan sale that occurred in the second quarter of 2025. We seek to diversify our investment portfolio to minimize risk, and we focus on purchasing MBS for cash flow and reinvestment opportunities and securities issued by states and political subdivisions due to the tax benefits and the higher tax-equivalent yield offered from these securities. The majority of our MBS are agency-backed securities, which have a government guarantee. For information regarding the hedge transaction related to AFS securities, see Note 9 “Derivatives” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
The table below sets forth a summary of the AFS securities, HTM securities, and restricted stock as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Available for Sale:
Corporate and other bonds
Residential
Total MBS
Total AFS securities, at fair value
Held to Maturity:
Total held to maturity securities, at carrying value
Restricted Stock:
FRB stock
141,219
82,902
FHLB stock
18,101
20,052
Total restricted stock, at cost
Total investments
5,310,629
3,348,971
The following table summarizes the weighted average yields(1) for AFS securities by contractual maturity date of the underlying securities as of September 30, 2025:
1 Year or
5 – 10
Over 10
Less
1 - 5 Years
Years
4.14
4.66
4.91
6.42
4.49
4.31
2.23
2.28
Corporate bonds and other securities
4.71
5.99
4.02
5.18
4.87
MBS:
6.70
6.01
4.30
3.80
6.60
4.59
4.03
6.69
4.55
3.90
4.04
4.06
3.69
3.87
(1) Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on an estimated tax-equivalent basis.
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The following table summarizes the weighted average yields(1) for HTM securities by contractual maturity date of the underlying securities as of September 30, 2025:
3.16
4.12
3.36
3.81
3.70
4.68
3.64
3.30
3.39
3.75
3.67
Weighted average yield is calculated as the tax-equivalent yield on a pro rata basis for each security based on its relative amortized cost.
As of September 30, 2025, we maintained a diversified municipal bond portfolio with approximately 64% of our holdings in general obligation issues and the remainder primarily backed by revenue bonds. Issuances within the State of Texas represented 19% of the total municipal portfolio; no other state had a concentration above 10%. Substantially all of our municipal holdings are considered investment grade. When purchasing municipal securities, we focus on strong underlying ratings for general obligation issuers or bonds backed by essential service revenues.
LIQUIDITY
Liquidity represents an institution’s ability to meet present and future financial obligations through either the sale or maturity of existing assets or the acquisition of additional funds through liability management. Our largest source of liquidity on a consolidated basis is our customer deposit base generated by our wholesale and consumer businesses. These deposits provide relatively stable and low-cost funding. Total deposits at September 30, 2025 were $30.7 billion, an increase of $10.3 billion or approximately 50.3% from December 31, 2024. Total deposits increased from December 31, 2024 primarily due to an increase in interest-bearing customer deposits of $7.6 billion and demand deposits of $2.8 billion, partially offset by a decrease in brokered deposits. Refer to “Deposits” within this Item 2 for additional information on this topic.
We closely monitor changes in the industry and market conditions that may impact our liquidity and will use other borrowing means or other liquidity and funding strategies sources to fund our liquidity needs as needed. We also closely track the potential impacts on our liquidity from declines in the fair value of our securities portfolio due to changing market interest rates and developments in the banking industry that may change the availability of traditional sources of liquidity or market expectations with respect to available sources and amounts of additional liquidity.
We consider our liquid assets to include cash, interest-bearing deposits with banks, money market investments, federal funds sold, LHFS, and securities and loans maturing or re-pricing within one year. As of September 30, 2025, our liquid assets totaled $12.4 billion or 33.4% of total assets, and liquid earning assets totaled $12.0 billion or 36.3% of total earning assets. We also provide asset liquidity by managing loan and securities maturities and cash flows. As of September 30, 2025, loan payments of approximately $10.8 billion or 40.1% of total LHFI are expected within one year based on contractual terms, adjusted for expected prepayments, and approximately $723.8 million or 13.6% of total investments as of September 30, 2025 are scheduled to be paid down within one year based on contractual terms, adjusted for expected prepayments.
On June 26, 2025, we completed the sale of $2.0 billion of performing CRE loans acquired in the Sandy Spring acquisition, which we marked to fair value at $1.84 billion and classified as held for sale as of the April 1, 2025 acquisition date. We received net proceeds from the sale of the CRE loans, before expenses, of approximately $1.87 billion, which increased our cash balance at June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025. During the second and third quarters of 2025, we used a portion of such proceeds to repay our short-term FHLB advances and brokered CDs that matured, as well as to purchase additional securities.
Additional sources of liquidity available to us include our capacity to borrow additional funds when necessary through federal funds lines with several correspondent banks, a line of credit with the FHLB, the Federal Reserve Discount Window, the
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purchase of brokered certificates of deposit, a corporate line of credit with a large correspondent bank, and debt and capital issuances. We also recently increased our borrowing capacity at the FHLB and FRB since secured borrowing facilities provide the most reliable sources of funding, especially during times of market turbulence and financial distress. Management believes our overall liquidity to be sufficient to satisfy our depositors’ requirements and to meet our customers’ credit needs.
For additional information and the available balances on various lines of credit, please refer to Note 7 “Borrowings” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. In addition to lines of credit, we may also borrow additional funds by purchasing certificates of deposit through a nationally recognized network of financial institutions.
Cash Requirements
Our cash requirements, outside of lending transactions, consist primarily of borrowings, leases, debt and capital instruments, which are used as part of our overall liquidity and capital management strategy. We expect that the cash required to repay these obligations will be sourced from our general liquidity sources and future debt and capital issuances and from other general liquidity sources as described above under “Liquidity” within this Item 2.
The following table presents our contractual obligations related to our major cash requirements and the scheduled payments due at the various intervals over the next year and beyond as of September 30, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
Less than
More than
1 year
Long-term debt (1)
Trust preferred capital notes (1)
Leases (2)
156,531
Total contractual obligations
1,047,216
98,143
949,073
(1) Excludes related unamortized premium/discount and interest payments.
(2) Represents lease payments due on non-cancellable operating leases at September 30, 2025. Excluded from these tables are variable lease payments or renewals.
For more information pertaining to the previous table, reference Note 6 “Leases” and Note 7 “Borrowings” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Off-Balance Sheet Obligations
In the normal course of business, we are party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of our customers and to reduce our own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. These instruments involve elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contractual amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of our involvement in particular classes of financial instruments.
Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for on-balance sheet instruments. Unless noted otherwise, we do not require collateral or other security to support off-balance sheet financial instruments with credit risk.
For a summary of our total commitments with off-balance sheet risk see Note 8 “Commitments and Contingencies” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
We are also a lessor in sales-type and direct financing leases for equipment, as noted in Note 6 “Leases” in Part I, Item I of this Quarterly Report. Our future commitments related to the aforementioned leases totaled $681.3 million and $621.3 million, respectively, at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
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Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
Our financial statements included in Item I “Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires the financial position and operating results to be measured principally in terms of historic dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. Inflation affects our results of operations mainly through increased operating costs, but since nearly all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature, changes in interest rates generally affect our financial condition to a greater degree than changes in the rate of inflation. Although interest rates are greatly influenced by changes in the inflation rate, they do not necessarily change at the same rate or in the same magnitude as the inflation rate. Management reviews pricing of our products and services, in light of current and expected costs due to inflation, to seek to mitigate the inflationary impact on our financial performance.
LOAN PORTFOLIO
LHFI totaled $27.4 billion and $18.5 billion at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, primarily driven by the increase in LHFI of $8.6 billion from the acquisition of Sandy Spring, as well as organic loan growth. Total CRE and commercial and industrial loans represented our largest loan categories at both September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. We remain committed to originating soundly underwritten loans to qualifying borrowers within our markets.
The following table presents the remaining maturities, based on contractual maturity, by loan type, and by rate type (variable or fixed), net of deferred fees and costs, as of September 30, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
Variable Rate
Fixed Rate
Less than 1
Maturities
year
1-5 years
5-15 years
15 years
895,848
1,030,228
902,122
91,682
36,424
237,106
182,313
30,833
23,960
CRE - Owner Occupied
398,069
1,231,883
475,857
729,336
26,690
2,705,967
1,509,327
1,176,537
20,103
CRE - Non-Owner Occupied
1,271,882
2,772,647
1,935,974
817,163
19,510
2,760,773
2,198,245
562,528
581,674
1,088,804
784,238
302,122
2,444
525,989
393,940
132,049
764,413
2,140,515
1,712,834
242,044
185,637
2,051,842
1,335,756
622,507
93,579
272,030
203,517
121,117
79,228
3,172
629,520
525,656
98,801
5,063
1,336,684
1,852
48,232
1,286,600
1,462,513
24,515
206,757
1,231,241
Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving
39,883
1,022,398
48,968
108,290
865,140
124,017
5,091
40,912
78,014
4,626
207,274
206,735
539
10,667
37,291
14,145
2,555
20,591
73,662
47,095
19,904
6,663
134,786
346,859
196,902
141,758
8,199
997,334
453,332
426,148
117,854
4,374,350
11,210,826
6,194,009
2,562,410
2,454,407
11,775,997
6,882,005
3,317,515
1,576,477
Our highest concentration of credit by loan type is in CRE. CRE loans consist of term loans secured by a mortgage lien on the real property and include both non-owner occupied and owner occupied CRE loans, as well as construction and land development, multifamily real estate, and residential 1-4 family-commercial loans. CRE loans are generally viewed as having more risk of default than residential real estate loans and depend on cash flows from the owner’s business or the property’s tenants to service the debt. The borrower’s cash flows may be affected significantly by general economic conditions, a downturn in the local economy, or in occupancy rates in the market where the property is located, any of which could increase the likelihood of default.
We perform risk assessments to identify the CRE concentration ratio based on the two-tiered guidelines issued by the federal banking regulators: (i) total reported loans for construction, land development, and other land represent 100 percent or more of the institution's total capital; or (ii) total CRE loans represent 300 percent or more of the institution's total capital, and the outstanding balance of the institution's CRE loan portfolio has increased by 50 percent or more during the prior 36 months. The loan balances used to determine the CRE concentration ratio are as defined in the Call Report instructions and do not necessarily match the balances displayed in Note 4 “Loans And Allowance For Loan and Lease Losses”.
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our construction and land development concentration as a percentage of capital totaled 51.9% and 63.2%, respectively, and our CRE concentration as a percentage of capital totaled 276.9% and 292.7%, respectively. The decreases in the concentration ratios are primarily driven by the impacts of the Sandy Spring acquisition and the related $2.0 billion sale of performing CRE loans that occurred in the second quarter of 2025, as well as
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other loan portfolio mix changes in the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to updated regulatory reporting classifications for certain loans. Total CRE exposure increased 97.6% for the 36 month period ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to the Sandy Spring and American National acquisitions, partially offset by the CRE loan sale.
We seek to mitigate risks attributable to our most highly concentrated portfolios and our portfolios that pose unique risks to our balance sheet through our credit underwriting and monitoring processes, including oversight by a centralized credit administration function, approval process, credit policy, and risk management committee, as well as through our seasoned bankers that focus on lending to borrowers with proven track records in markets that we are familiar with. All construction lending risk is controlled by a centralized construction loan servicing department that independently reviews and approves each draw request, including assessing on-going budget adequacy, and monitors project completion milestones. When underwriting CRE loans, we require collateral values in excess of the loan amounts, cash flows in excess of expected debt service requirements, and equity investment in the project. As part of the CRE loan origination process, we also stress test loan interest rates and occupancy rates to determine the impact of different economic conditions on the borrower’s ability to maintain adequate debt service.
We also manage our CRE exposure through product type limits, individual loan-size limits for CRE product types, client relationship limits, and transactional risk acceptance criteria, as well as other techniques, including but not limited to, loan syndications/participations, collateral, guarantees, structure, covenants, and other risk reduction techniques. Our CRE loan policies are specific to individual product types and underwriting parameters vary depending on the risk profile of each asset class. We evaluate risk concentrations regularly in our CRE portfolio on both an aggregate portfolio level and on an individual client basis and regularly review and adjust as appropriate our lending strategies and CRE product-specific approach to underwriting in light of market conditions and our overall corporate strategy and initiatives.
The average loan size of our CRE portfolio was approximately $1.2 million and $1.1 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and the median loan size in our CRE portfolio was approximately $308,000 as of September 30, 2025 and approximately $242,000 as of December 31, 2024.
The following table presents the composition of our CRE loan categories, including the industry classification for CRE non-owner occupied loans, and CRE loans as a percentage of total loans for the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Hotel/Motel B&B
1,202,009
4.39
997,185
5.40
Industrial/Warehouse
1,286,971
4.70
892,028
4.83
Office
1,391,585
5.09
881,660
4.77
Retail
1,723,891
6.30
1,058,591
5.73
Self Storage
610,716
435,525
2.36
Senior Living
100,735
0.37
340,689
1.84
489,395
1.79
329,912
Total CRE - Non-Owner Occupied
24.87
26.72
15.85
12.83
7.91
9.37
8.03
6.71
3.89
Total CRE Loans
16,605,937
60.70
10,996,451
59.52
All other loan types
10,755,236
39.30
7,474,170
40.48
Because payments on loans secured by commercial and multifamily properties are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the properties, repayment of these loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. In particular, the repayment of loans secured by non-owner occupied commercial properties depend primarily on the tenant’s continuing ability to pay rent to the property owner, who is our borrower, or, if the property owner is unable to find a tenant, the property owner’s ability to repay the loan without the benefit of a rental income stream. If the cash flow from the project is reduced, or if leases are not obtained or renewed, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan may be impaired. Due to these risks, we proactively monitor our non-owner occupied CRE and multifamily real estate exposures and evaluate these portfolios against our established lending policies, and we believe this monitoring and evaluation helps ensure that these portfolios are geographically diverse and granular. We do not currently monitor owner-occupied CRE loans based on geographical markets as the primary source of repayment for these loans is predicated on the cash flow from the underlying
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operating entity, which is generally less dependent on conditions in the relevant CRE market. These loans are generally located within our geographical footprint and are generally distributed across industries.
The following table presents the distribution of our CRE non-owner occupied, multifamily real estate, and office portfolio loans by market location based on the underlying loan collateral for the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
CRE Non-Owner Occupied
Office Portfolio(1)
Multifamily
Carolinas
1,407,974
305,249
734,933
1,115,247
329,621
359,031
DC Metro
1,220,703
403,041
275,824
363,309
49,822
27,036
Western VA
961,165
106,992
279,256
1,050,150
125,483
256,513
Fredericksburg Area
716,639
142,209
92,373
621,525
104,378
62,014
Baltimore
641,755
129,142
163,691
134,991
15,511
1,267
Central VA
541,615
94,285
281,031
604,722
100,674
230,274
Coastal VA/NC
516,629
64,560
176,618
503,234
67,716
165,295
Other Maryland
305,326
54,247
9,817
121,498
330
1,028
305,226
54,828
101,394
224,740
41,660
32,772
Eastern VA
188,270
37,032
81,530
196,174
46,465
104,979
(1) The office portfolio is a subset of our CRE non-owner occupied loans included in the column to the left.
We continue to monitor our exposure to office space, within our non-owner occupied CRE portfolio, including periodic credit risk assessment of expiring office leases for most of the office portfolio. We do not currently finance large, high-rise, or major metropolitan central business district office buildings, and the office portfolio is generally in suburban markets with strong occupancy levels. The average loan size in our office portfolio was approximately $2.0 million and $1.7 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and the median loan size in our office portfolio was approximately $704,000 as of September 30, 2025 and approximately $571,000 as of December 31, 2024. The average loan size in our multifamily portfolio was approximately $3.3 million as of September 30, 2025 and $2.5 million as of December 31, 2024, and the median loan size in our multifamily portfolio was approximately $782,000 as of September 30, 2025 and approximately $646,000 as of December 31, 2024.
ASSET QUALITY
Overview
At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, nonaccrual LHFI was $131.2 million and $58.0 million, respectively, while non-performing assets (“NPAs”) as a percentage of LHFI totaled 0.49% and 0.32%, respectively. The increase in NPAs as a percentage of LHFI compared to December 31, 2024 was primarily due to PCD loans acquired from Sandy Spring in the second quarter of 2025. Net charge-offs were $38.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to net charge-offs of $666,000 for the same period in the prior year, primarily due to the charge-off of two individually assessed commercial and industrial loans that were partially reserved for in prior quarters.
Our ACL at September 30, 2025 increased $126.3 million to $320.0 million from December 31, 2024, primarily reflecting the impacts of the Sandy Spring acquisition for which we recorded an initial ACL of $129.2 million that consisted of an ALLL of $117.8 million and RUC of $11.4 million.
We continue to refrain from originating or purchasing loans from foreign entities, and we selectively originate loans to higher risk borrowers. Our loan portfolio generally does not include exposure to option adjustable-rate mortgage products, high loan-to-value ratio mortgages, interest only mortgage loans, subprime mortgage loans, or mortgage loans with initial teaser rates, which are all considered higher risk instruments.
Nonperforming Assets
At September 30, 2025, NPAs totaled $133.2 million, an increase of $74.9 million from December 31, 2024. Our NPAs as a percentage of total outstanding LHFI at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were 0.49% and 0.32%, respectively. The increase in NPAs was primarily due to PCD loans acquired in the second quarter of 2025 in the Sandy Spring acquisition.
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The following table shows a summary of asset quality balances and related ratios as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Nonaccrual LHFI
Foreclosed properties
2,001
Total NPAs
133,241
58,373
LHFI past due 90 days and accruing interest
Total NPAs and LHFI past due 90 days and accruing interest
151,263
72,516
Balances
319,986
193,685
Average LHFI, net of deferred fees and costs
17,647,589
Ratios
Nonaccrual LHFI to total LHFI
NPAs to total LHFI
0.49
NPAs & LHFI 90 days past due and accruing interest to total LHFI
0.55
0.39
NPAs to total LHFI & foreclosed property
NPAs & LHFI 90 days past due and accruing interest to total LHFI & foreclosed property
ALLL to nonaccrual LHFI
223.28
308.17
ALLL to nonaccrual LHFI & LHFI 90 days past due and accruing interest
196.32
247.73
ACL to nonaccrual LHFI
243.82
334.12
NPAs include nonaccrual LHFI, which totaled $131.2 million at September 30, 2025, an increase of $73.3 million from December 31, 2024. The following table shows the year-to-date activity in nonaccrual LHFI for the nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
Beginning Balance
Net customer payments
(23,440)
Additions (1)
137,505
Charge-offs
(39,443)
Loans returning to accruing status
(77)
Transfers to foreclosed property
(1,274)
Ending Balance
(1) The increase in additions for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was primarily due to PCD loans acquired from Sandy Spring in the second quarter of 2025, as well as measurement period adjustments in the third quarter of 2025 related to the fair values of certain Sandy Spring acquired loans.
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The following table presents the composition of nonaccrual LHFI and the coverage ratio, which is the ALLL expressed as a percentage of nonaccrual LHFI, as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
CRE - Non-owner Occupied
Coverage Ratio (ALLL to nonaccrual LHFI)
Past Due Loans
At September 30, 2025, past due LHFI still accruing interest totaled $74.2 million or 0.27% of total LHFI, compared to $57.7 million or 0.31% of total LHFI at December 31, 2024. The increase in past due LHFI was primarily due to PCD loans acquired in the Sandy Spring acquisition. Of the total past due LHFI still accruing interest, $18.0 million or 0.07% of total LHFI were loans past due 90 days or more at September 30, 2025, compared to $14.1 million or 0.08% of total LHFI at December 31, 2024.
Troubled Loan Modifications
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, we had TLMs with an amortized cost basis of $16.1 million and $24.5 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2025 and 2024, there were no material unfunded commitments on loans modified and designated as TLMs.
Net Charge-offs
For the third quarter of 2025, net charge-offs were $38.6 million or 0.56% of total average LHFI on an annualized basis, compared to net charge-offs of $666,000 or 0.01% for the same quarter in the prior year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net charge-offs were $41.5 million or 0.23% of total average LHFI on an annualized basis, compared to net charge-offs of $7.3 million or 0.06% for the same period in the prior year. The increase in net charge-offs was primarily due to the charge-off of two commercial and industrial loans that were partially reserved for in prior quarters.
Provision for Credit Losses
We recorded a provision for credit losses of $16.2 million for the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $13.6 million compared to $2.6 million recorded during the same quarter of 2024. The provision for credit losses for the third quarter of 2025 reflected a $16.1 million provision for loan losses and a $173,000 provision for unfunded commitments. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we recorded a provision for credit losses of $139.6 million, an increase of $107.0 million compared to $32.6 million recorded during the same period in the prior year.
Included in the provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $89.5 million of Day 1 initial provision expense on non-PCD loans and $11.4 million on unfunded commitments, on loans acquired from Sandy Spring in the second quarter of 2025. Included in the provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $13.2 million of Day 1 initial provision expense on non-PCD loans and $1.4 million on unfunded commitments, on loans acquired from American National. Outside of the Day 1 initial provision expense recorded on non-PCD loans and unfunded commitments acquired from Sandy Spring in the second quarter of 2025, the provision for credit losses increased compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to an increase in net charge-offs primarily driven by the charge-off of two commercial and industrial loans, as discussed above.
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Allowance for Credit Losses
At September 30, 2025, the ACL was $320.0 million and included an ALLL of $293.0 million and a RUC of $27.0 million. The ACL at September 30, 2025 increased $126.3 million from December 31, 2024, primarily due to the initial ACL recorded in the Sandy Spring acquisition. Outside of the initial ACL related to the Sandy Spring acquisition, the ACL at September 30, 2025 decreased from December 31, 2024, primarily due to the charge-off of two individually assessed commercial and industrial loans that were partially reserved for in prior quarters, partially offset by the impact of deteriorating macroeconomic forecasts.
The following table summarizes the ACL as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Total ALLL
Total Reserve for Unfunded Commitments
26,951
15,041
Total ACL
ALLL to total LHFI
1.07
0.97
ACL to total LHFI
1.05
The following table summarizes net charge-off activity by loan segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
Recoveries
Net charge-offs
(38,352)
(241)
(38,593)
(39,959)
(1,578)
(41,537)
Net charge-offs to average loans(1)
0.66
0.56
0.26
0.23
(350)
(316)
(666)
(5,794)
(1,529)
(7,323)
(1) Net charge-off rates are annualized and calculated by dividing net charge-offs by average LHFI for the period for each loan category.
The following table summarizes the ALLL activity by loan segment and the percentage of the loan portfolio that the related ALLL covers as of the periods ended (dollars in thousands):
Loan %(1)
84.2
15.8
100.0
86.6
13.4
ALLL to total LHFI(2)
1.01
1.37
0.93
1.20
(1) The percentage represents the loan balance divided by total LHFI.
(2) The percentage represents ALLL divided by the total LHFI for each loan category.
The increase in the ALLL from the prior year for the Commercial segment is primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition, partially offset by the charge-offs of two individually assessed commercial and industrial loans that were partially reserved for in prior quarters, as discussed above. The increase in the ALLL from the prior year for the Consumer segment is primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition, partially offset by the run-off of the third-party lending and auto portfolios.
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DEPOSITS
As of September 30, 2025, our total deposits were $30.7 billion, an increase of $10.3 billion or 50.3% from December 31, 2024. Total interest-bearing deposits consisted of interest checking accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, time deposits, and brokered deposits. Our total time deposit balances with customers totaled $5.8 billion and accounted for 25.7% of total interest-bearing customer deposits at September 30, 2025, compared to $4.1 billion and 27.5% at December 31, 2024. We seek to fund increased loan volumes by growing core deposits, but, subject to internal policy limits on the amount of wholesale funding we may maintain, we may use wholesale funding sources to fund shortfalls, if any, or provide additional liquidity. We use brokered deposits purchased through nationally recognized networks as part of our overall liquidity management strategy on an as needed basis. We paid down $116.1 million in brokered deposits in the third quarter of 2025 and continued to reduce higher-cost, non-relationship deposits acquired from Sandy Spring. At September 30, 2025, our brokered deposits totaled $1.0 billion, a $170.4 million decrease from December 31, 2024.
The following table presents the deposit balances, including brokered deposits, by major category as of the quarters ended (dollars in thousands):
% of total
Deposits:
Amount
deposits
Interest checking accounts
6,916,702
22.5
5,494,550
26.9
Money market accounts
6,932,836
22.6
4,291,097
21.0
Savings accounts
2,882,897
9.4
1,025,896
5.0
Customer time deposits of more than $250,000
1,773,710
5.8
1,202,657
5.9
Customer time deposits of $250,000 or less
4,007,070
13.1
2,888,476
14.2
Time Deposits
5,780,780
18.9
4,091,133
20.1
Total interest-bearing customer deposits
22,513,215
73.4
14,902,676
73.0
Brokered deposits
1,047,467
3.4
1,217,895
6.0
76.8
79.0
23.2
Total Deposits (1)
(1) Includes uninsured deposits of $10.9 billion and $7.1 billion as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and collateralized deposits of $1.1 billion as of both September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Amounts are based on estimated amounts of uninsured deposits as of the reported period.
Maturities of time deposits in excess of FDIC insurance limits were as follows for the quarters ended (dollars in thousands):
3 Months or Less
313,169
291,391
Over 3 Months through 6 Months
263,809
159,194
Over 6 Months through 12 Months
161,104
78,090
Over 12 Months
119,129
51,982
857,211
580,657
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CAPITAL RESOURCES
Capital resources represent funds, earned or obtained, over which financial institutions can exercise greater or longer control in comparison with deposits and borrowed funds. Our management reviews our capital adequacy on an ongoing basis with reference to size, composition, and quality of our resources and consistency with regulatory requirements and industry standards. We seek to maintain a capital structure that will assure an adequate level of capital to support anticipated asset growth and to absorb potential losses, while allowing us to effectively leverage our capital to maximize return to shareholders.
Under the Basel III capital rules, we must comply with the following minimum capital ratios: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0% of risk-weighted assets; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5% of risk-weighted assets; (iii) a total capital ratio of 10.5% of risk-weighted assets; and (iv) a leverage ratio of 4.0% of total assets. These ratios, with the exception of the leverage ratio, include a 2.5% capital conservation buffer, which is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall.
The following table summarizes our regulatory capital and related ratios as of the periods ended (2) (dollars in thousands):
Common equity Tier 1 capital
$ 3,014,144
$ 2,063,163
$ 2,026,506
Tier 1 capital
3,180,500
2,229,519
2,192,862
Tier 2 capital
1,018,774
589,879
573,299
Total risk-based capital
4,199,274
2,819,398
2,766,161
Risk-weighted assets
30,381,076
20,713,531
20,749,517
Capital ratios:
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio
9.92%
9.96%
9.77%
Tier 1 capital ratio
10.47%
10.76%
10.57%
Total capital ratio
13.82%
13.61%
13.33%
Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average assets)
8.92%
9.29%
9.27%
Capital conservation buffer ratio (1)
4.47%
4.76%
4.57%
Common equity to total assets
12.81%
12.11%
12.16%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (+)
7.69%
7.21%
7.29%
(1) Calculated by subtracting the regulatory minimum capital ratio requirements from the Company’s actual ratio results for Common equity, Tier 1, and Total risk-based capital. The lowest of the three measures represents the Company’s capital conservation buffer ratio.
(2) All ratios and amounts at September 30, 2025 are estimates and subject to change pending the filing of our FR Y9-C. All other periods are presented as filed.
(+) Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” within this Item 2 for more information about this non-GAAP financial measure, including a reconciliation of this measure to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.
For more information about our off-balance sheet obligations and cash requirements, refer to “Liquidity” within this Item 2.
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In this Quarterly Report, we have provided supplemental performance measures determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures are a supplement to GAAP, which is used to prepare our financial statements, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures of other companies. We use the non-GAAP financial measures discussed herein in our analysis of our performance. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional understanding of ongoing operations, enhance the comparability of our results of operations with prior periods and show the effects of significant gains and charges in the periods presented without the impact of items or events that may obscure trends in our underlying performance.
We believe interest and dividend income (FTE), which is used in computing yield on interest-earning assets (FTE), provides valuable additional insight into the yield on interest-earning assets (FTE) by adjusting for differences in the tax treatment of interest income sources. We believe net interest income (FTE) and total revenue (FTE), which are used in computing net interest margin (FTE), provide valuable additional insight into the net interest margin by adjusting for differences in the tax treatment of interest income sources. The entire FTE adjustment is attributable to interest income on earning assets, which is used in computing the yield on earning assets. Interest expense and the related cost of interest-bearing liabilities and cost of funds ratios are not affected by the FTE components.
The following table reconciles non-GAAP financial measures from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
Interest Income (FTE)
Interest and dividend income (GAAP)
FTE adjustment
3,899
12,539
11,436
Interest and dividend income (FTE) (non-GAAP)
Average earning assets
Yield on interest-earning assets (GAAP)
Yield on interest-earning assets (FTE) (non-GAAP)
Net Interest Income (FTE)
Net interest income (GAAP)
Net interest income (FTE) (non-GAAP)
Noninterest income (GAAP)
Total revenue (FTE) (non-GAAP)
375,380
221,117
999,720
610,377
Net interest margin (GAAP)
Net interest margin (FTE) (non-GAAP)
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Tangible assets and tangible common equity are used in the calculation of certain profitability, capital, and per share ratios. We believe tangible assets, tangible common equity and the related ratios are meaningful measures of capital adequacy because they provide a meaningful base for period-to-period and company-to-company comparisons, which we believe will assist investors in assessing our capital and our ability to absorb potential losses. We believe tangible common equity is an important indication of our ability to grow organically and through business combinations as well as our ability to pay dividends and to engage in various capital management strategies.
The following table reconciles non-GAAP financial measures from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for each of the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
Tangible Assets
Ending Assets (GAAP)
24,803,723
Less: Ending goodwill
1,212,710
Less: Ending amortizable intangibles
90,176
Ending tangible assets (non-GAAP)
35,013,111
23,286,707
23,500,837
Tangible Common Equity
Ending Equity (GAAP)
Less: Perpetual preferred stock
166,357
Ending tangible common equity (non-GAAP)
2,691,079
1,677,906
1,713,173
Average equity (GAAP)
2,971,111
Less: Average goodwill
1,711,081
1,139,422
1,209,590
Less: Average amortizable intangibles
342,064
73,984
93,001
Less: Average perpetual preferred stock
166,356
Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)
2,647,488
1,591,349
1,643,562
Common equity to total assets (GAAP)
12.81
12.11
12.16
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)
7.69
7.21
7.29
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Adjusted operating measures exclude, as applicable, merger-related costs, deferred tax asset write-down, FDIC special assessments, CECL Day 1 non-PCD loans and RUC provision expense, gain on sale of equity interest in CSP, (loss) gain on CRE loan sale, and gain (loss) on sale of securities. We believe these non-GAAP adjusted measures provide investors with important information about the continuing economic results of our operations. Due to the impact of completing the Sandy Spring acquisition in the second quarter of 2025 and the acquisition of American National in the second quarter of 2024, we updated our non-GAAP operating measures beginning in the second quarter of 2025 to exclude the CECL Day 1 non-PCD loans and RUC provision expense. The CECL Day 1 non-PCD loans and RUC provision expense is comprised of the initial provision expense on non-PCD loans, which represents the CECL “double count” of the non-PCD credit mark, and the additional provision for unfunded commitments. We do not view the CECL Day 1 non-PCD loans and RUC provision expense as organic costs to run our business and believe this updated presentation provides investors with additional information to assist in period-to-period and company-to-company comparisons of operating performance, which will aid investors in analyzing our performance. Prior period non-GAAP operating measures presented in this Quarterly Report have been recast to conform to this updated presentation. The following table reconciles non-GAAP financial measures from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
Adjusted Operating Earnings & EPS
Net income (GAAP)
Plus: Merger-related costs, net of tax
26,856
1,085
94,847
26,884
Plus: Deferred tax asset write-down
4,774
Plus: FDIC special assessment, net of tax
664
Plus: CECL Day 1 non-PCD loans and RUC provision expense, net of tax
77,742
11,520
Less: Gain on sale of equity interest in CSP, net of tax
10,654
Less: (Loss) gain on CRE loan sale, net of tax
(3,700)
8,405
Less: Gain (loss) on sale of securities, net of tax
(64)
(5,143)
Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP)
122,693
77,497
315,343
200,331
Less: Dividends on preferred stock
Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders (non-GAAP)
119,726
74,530
306,442
191,430
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted
Earnings per common share, diluted (GAAP)
Adjusted operating earnings per common share, diluted (non-GAAP)
0.84
0.83
2.46
2.25
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Adjusted operating noninterest expense excludes, as applicable, the amortization of intangible assets, merger-related costs, and FDIC special assessments. Adjusted operating noninterest income excludes, as applicable, gain on sale of equity interest in CSP, (loss) gain on CRE loan sale, and gain (loss) on sale of securities. These measures are similar to the measures we use when analyzing corporate performance and are also similar to the measure used for incentive compensation. We believe this adjusted measure provides investors with important information about the continuing economic results of our operations. The following table reconciles non-GAAP financial measures from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the three and nine months ended September 30, (dollars in thousands):
Adjusted Operating Noninterest Expense & Noninterest Income
Noninterest expense (GAAP)
Less: Amortization of intangible assets
Less: Merger-related costs
Less: FDIC special assessment
840
Adjusted operating noninterest expense (non-GAAP)
185,489
115,425
491,699
330,321
Less: Gain on sale of equity interest in CSP
14,300
Less: (Loss) gain on CRE loan sale
(4,805)
10,915
Less: Gain (loss) on sale of securities
Adjusted operating noninterest income (non-GAAP)
56,552
137,304
90,161
ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Sensitivity
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in interest rates, exchange rates, and equity prices. Our market risk is composed primarily of interest rate risk. Our asset liability management committee is responsible for reviewing our interest rate sensitivity position and establishing policies to monitor and limit exposure to this risk. Our Board of Directors reviews and approves the policies established by our asset liability management committee.
We monitor interest rate risk using three complementary modeling tools: static gap analysis, earnings simulation modeling, and economic value simulation (net present value estimation). Each of these models measures changes in a variety of interest rate scenarios. While each of the interest rate risk models has limitations, taken together, they represent a reasonably comprehensive view of the magnitude of our interest rate risk, the distribution of risk along the yield curve, the level of risk through time, and the amount of exposure to changes in certain interest rate relationships. We use the static gap analysis, which measures aggregate re-pricing values, less often because it does not effectively consider the optionality embedded into many assets and liabilities and, therefore, we do not address it here. We use earnings simulation and economic value simulation models on a regular basis, which more effectively measure the cash flow and optionality impacts, and these models are discussed below.
We determine the overall magnitude of interest sensitivity risk and then we create policies and practices governing asset generation and pricing, funding sources and pricing, and off-balance sheet commitments. These policies and practices are based on management’s expectations regarding future interest rate movements, the states of the national, regional and local economies, and other financial and business risk factors. We use simulation modeling to measure and monitor the effect of various interest rate scenarios and business strategies on our net interest income. This modeling reflects interest rate changes and the related impact on net interest income and net income over specified time horizons.
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Earnings Simulation Modeling
Management uses earnings simulation modeling to measure the sensitivity of our net interest income to changes in interest rates. The model calculates an earnings estimate based on current and projected balances and rates. This method is subject to the accuracy of the assumptions that underlie the process, but we believe it provides a better analysis of the sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates than other analyses, such as the static gap analysis noted above.
We derive the assumptions used in the model from historical trends and management’s outlook, including expected loan growth, loan prepayment rates, projected loan origination spreads, deposit growth rates, changes to deposit product betas and non-maturity deposit decay rates, and projected yields and rates. These assumptions may not be realized and unanticipated events and circumstances may also occur that cause the assumptions to be inaccurate. The model also does not take into account any future actions of management to mitigate the impact of interest rate changes. Our asset liability management committee monitors the assumptions at least quarterly and periodically adjusts them as it deems appropriate. In the modeling, we assume that all maturities, calls, and prepayments in the securities portfolio are reinvested in like instruments, and we base the MBS prepayment assumptions on industry estimates of prepayment speeds for portfolios with similar coupon ranges and seasoning. We also use different interest rate scenarios and yield curves to measure the sensitivity of earnings to changing interest rates. Interest rates on different asset and liability accounts move differently when the short-term market rate changes and these differences are reflected in the different rate scenarios. We adjust deposit betas, decay rates and loan prepayment speeds periodically in our models for non-maturity deposits and loans.
We use our earnings simulation model to estimate earnings in rate environments where rates are instantaneously shocked up or down around a “most likely” rate scenario, based on implied forward rates and futures curves. The analysis assesses the impact on net interest income over a 12-month period after an immediate increase or “shock” in rates, of 100 bps up to 300 bps. The model, under all scenarios, does not drop the index below zero.
The following table represents the interest rate sensitivity on our net interest income across the rate paths modeled for the balances as of the quarterly periods ended:
Change In Net Interest Income
Change in Yield Curve:
+300 bps
2.76
6.23
10.61
+200 bps
2.20
4.50
7.44
+100 bps
1.29
2.48
3.95
Most likely rate scenario
-100 bps
(0.94)
(2.35)
(3.09)
-200 bps
(1.99)
(5.85)
(7.31)
-300 bps
(1.74)
(10.64)
(12.86)
If an institution is asset sensitive its assets reprice more quickly than its liabilities and net interest income would be expected to increase in a rising interest rate environment and decrease in a falling interest rate environment. If an institution is liability sensitive its liabilities reprice more quickly than its assets and net interest income would be expected to decrease in a rising interest rate environment and increase in a falling interest rate environment.
From a net interest income perspective, we were less asset sensitive as of September 30, 2025 compared to our positions as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024. This shift is due, in part, to the changing market characteristics of certain loan and deposit products and, in part, due to various other balance sheet strategies. We expect net interest income to increase with an immediate increase or shock in market rates. In a decreasing interest rate environment, we expect a decline in net interest income as interest-earning assets re-price more quickly than interest-bearing deposits.
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Economic Value Simulation Modeling
We use economic value simulation modeling to calculate the estimated fair value of assets and liabilities over different interest rate environments. We calculate the economic values based on discounted cash flow analysis. The net economic value of equity is the economic value of all assets minus the economic value of all liabilities. The change in net economic value over different rate environments is an indication of the longer-term earnings capability of the balance sheet. We use the same assumptions in the economic value simulation model as in the earnings simulation model. The economic value simulation model uses instantaneous rate shocks to the balance sheet.
The following table reflects the estimated change in net economic value over different rate environments using economic value simulation for the balances as of the periods ended:
Change In Economic Value of Equity
(13.26)
(6.98)
(6.61)
(8.75)
(4.75)
(4.36)
(4.31)
(2.47)
(2.17)
3.15
1.88
1.28
4.61
0.94
0.12
3.25
(1.09)
(3.05)
As of September 30, 2025, our economic value of equity is generally more liability sensitive in a rising interest rate environment compared to our positions as of December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, primarily due to the composition of our Consolidated Balance Sheets and also due to the pricing characteristics and assumptions of certain deposits and loans.
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ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2025. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded as of September 30, 2025, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
In designing and evaluating the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2025 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the ordinary course of our operations, we are party to various legal proceedings. Based on the information presently available, and after consultation with legal counsel, management believes that the ultimate outcome in such proceedings, in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our business or the financial condition or results of operations.
As previously disclosed, on February 9, 2022, pursuant to the CFPB’s Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise process, the CFPB Office of Enforcement notified the Bank that it was considering recommending that the CFPB take legal action against the Bank in connection with alleged violations of Regulation E, 12 C.F.R. § 1005.17, and the Consumer Financial Protection Act, 12 U.S.C. §§ 5531 and 5536, in connection with the Bank’s overdraft practices and policies. In March 2023, the CFPB commenced settlement discussions with us, and on December 7, 2023, the Bank entered into a Consent Order with the CFPB to resolve the matter. A copy of the Consent Order is available on the CFPB’s website. The terms of the Consent Order require, among other things, that the Bank submit a redress plan to the CFPB pursuant to which the Bank will pay restitution in an amount of at least $5.0 million to certain current and former customers of the Bank who opted-in to the Bank’s discretionary overdraft service during a specified time period and has paid a $1.2 million civil monetary penalty. See Note 8, “Commitments and Contingencies” in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information.
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ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS
During the quarter ended September 30, 2025, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our 2024 Form 10-K.
An investment in our securities involves risks. In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, including the information addressed under “Forward-Looking Statements,” investors in our securities should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in our 2024 Form 10-K. These factors could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, and capital position and could cause our actual results to differ materially from our historical results or the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this report, in which case the trading price of our securities could decline.
ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(a) Sales of Unregistered Securities – None
(b) Use of Proceeds – Not Applicable
(c) Issuer Purchases of Securities
Stock Repurchase Program; Other Repurchases
As of September 30, 2025, we did not have an authorized share repurchase program in effect.
The following information describes our common stock repurchases for the three months ended September 30, 2025:
Period
Total number of shares purchased(1)
Average price paid per share ($)
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs
Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs ($)
July 1 - July 31, 2025
4,471
33.00
August 1 - August 31, 2025
290
31.30
September 1 - September 30, 2025
592
35.74
5,353
33.21
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(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2025, 5,353 shares were withheld upon vesting of restricted shares granted to our employees in order to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
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ITEM 5 – OTHER INFORMATION
Other InformationGiven the timing of the following event, the following information is included in this Quarterly Report pursuant to Item 5.03 of Form 8-K, “Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year” in lieu of filing a Form 8-K.Amendment of Bylaws On October 30, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) adopted amended and restated bylaws of the Company (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”), effective as of such date, in order to, among other things: (i) enhance procedural mechanics and information requirements in connection with shareholder nominations of directors and submissions of proposals regarding other business at shareholder meetings, including to clarify the scope of information required regarding proposing shareholders, proposed nominees and other related persons; (ii) clarify the powers of the Board and the chair of a shareholder meeting to regulate conduct at a meeting; (iii) require any director candidate to make themselves available to be interviewed by members of the Board; and (iv) make certain other clarifying, conforming and ministerial changes.The foregoing description does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.2 to this Quarterly Report and incorporated herein by reference.Trading Arrangements
During the three months ended September 30, 2025, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) informed us of the adoption or termination of any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (as such terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act of 1933).
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ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report and this list includes the Exhibit Index:
Exhibit No.
Description
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 21, 2024, between Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation and Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 21, 2024).*
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation, effective May 7, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2020).
3.1.1
Articles of Amendment designating the 6.875% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, effective June 9, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2020).
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation, effective as of October 30, 2025.
15.1
Letter regarding unaudited interim financial information.
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101
Interactive data files formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited), (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited), (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited), (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
The cover page from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (included with Exhibit 101).
*
Pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K, certain schedules and similar attachments have been omitted. The registrant hereby agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or similar attachment to the SEC upon request.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation
(Registrant)
Date: November 4, 2025
By:
/s/ John C. Asbury
John C. Asbury,
President and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
/s/ Robert M. Gorman
Robert M. Gorman,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and accounting officer)
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