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- **Strategic Expansion**: $68 billion asset base post-Pacific Premier acquisition, enhancing market leadership in Southern California and the Northwest.
- **Financial Performance**: 12% Q/Q increase in operating PPNR to $270 million, driven by deposit growth and loan remixing.
- **Capital Return**: $700 million share buyback announced, supported by $550 million of excess capital and strong profitability.
- **Growth Momentum**: 30% of deposit growth from new customers, with $1.2 billion in new loan originations and 5% annualized C&I growth target.
- **Balance Sheet Optimization**: $8 billion transactional loan remix expected to enhance profitability without requiring balance sheet growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Announced the successful completion of the Pacific Premier acquisition, expanding assets to $68 billion and enhancing market share in key Western U.S. markets.
- Reported third-quarter operating PPNR of $270 million, up 12% from Q2 and 22% year-over-year, driven by deposit growth and transactional loan runoff.
- Introduced a $700 million share repurchase program, reflecting excess capital and confidence in long-term growth.
- Emphasized a disciplined approach to balance sheet optimization, targeting a $8 billion remix of transactional loans over the next several years.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- GAAP net income of $70 million, with operating EPS of $0.85, excluding merger-related expenses.
- Tangible book value per share increased to $18.57, with dilution from the acquisition at 1.7% (below the 7.6% pre-announcement estimate).
- Net interest margin expanded to 3.84%, driven by funding remix and the accretion of acquired CDs.
- Operating expenses of $307 million, with $48 million in annualized cost synergies realized, targeting $127 million by 2026.

**【Commercial Banking Highlights】**
- Deposit growth of $800 million (30% from new customers), with $150 million from de novo branches in Arizona and Southern California.
- New loan originations of $1.2 billion, up 36% quarter-over-quarter, with a focus on relationship-driven C&I loans.
- Integration of Pacific Premier's Custodial Trust and HOA banking services, generating $3 million in incremental noninterest income.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Share Buyback**: $700 million program to be executed over 12 months, with $550 million of excess capital as of Q3. Expected to complete the program within the authorization period.
- **Deposit Growth**: 30% of Q3 growth from new customers, driven by de novo branches and cross-selling of fee-based services.
- **Loan Strategy**: Targeting 5% annual C&I loan growth, offsetting transactional loan runoff and maintaining stable net interest income.
- **Credit Quality**: Stable allowance for credit losses at 1.1% of loans, with no material impact from the Pacific Premier portfolio.


Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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