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- **Record streak of profitability**: 194 consecutive profitable quarters and 144 dividend payouts.
- **Strong loan growth**: 5% annualized loan growth, 55% higher originations Y/Y, targeting operating companies.
- **Cost control**: 45.6% efficiency ratio, $20M share buybacks, and stable capital ratios.
- **Strategic expansion**: New office in Temecula, CA, with 4 bankers to target high-net-worth individuals.
- **Challenges**: Intense loan competition requiring aggressive pricing, despite maintaining credit quality.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Reported net earnings of $52.6 million, marking the 194th consecutive quarter of profitability and 144th consecutive dividend payout.
- Return on average tangible common equity (ROTE) was 14.11%, with net interest income up $4 million Q/Q and $2 million Y/Y.
- Loan growth of $112 million (5% annualized) driven by C&I and dairy loans, with originations 55% higher than Q3 2024.
- Nonperforming loans decreased by $1.5 million to $28.5 million, with $333,000 net recoveries.
- Aggressive competition in loan pricing, with new originations averaging 6.25% in Q3.
- Launched new office in Temecula, CA, with 4 bankers from City National Bank to target operating companies and high-net-worth individuals.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Net interest income of $115.6 million, up $4 million Q/Q and flat Y/Y, with earning asset yield improving to 4.32%.
- Sold $65 million in low-yielding AFS securities (1.3% yield) and reinvested $214 million at 5% yield, reducing unrealized losses by $31.6 million.
- Efficiency ratio remained stable at 45.6%, with $20 million share buybacks (2.4M shares YTD at $18.43 avg price).
- Capital ratios strong: 10.1% tangible common equity, 16.3% common equity Tier 1, and 17.1% total risk-based capital.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- Deposit beta cycle slowed to 28% due to Fed rate cuts; plan to match future Fed reductions in money market rates >1.25%.
- Intense loan competition from large regional banks, but maintaining credit quality while competing on price.
- Dairy loan utilization rate at 64% (up from 62%), with seasonal Q4 growth expected despite lower milk prices.
- No immediate M&A activity, but active dialogues and focused on organic growth via banker hires and de novo offices.
- Interest rate swaps hedging $700M AFS portfolio may become a net drag in 2026 if rates continue to decline.

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