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- **Record Q3 Growth**: 20% YoY pretax pre-provision earnings, 19% fee income share vs. peers.
- **Margin Stability**: 3.68% NIM (target 3.60%-3.65%), 21 bps from fees in lieu of interest.
- **10% Growth Targets**: Loans, deposits, fee income; 21 BDOs added to drive market share gains.
- **SBA Loan Risk Mitigation**: Pipeline strong, expect post-shutdown rebound.
- **Capital Efficiency**: 15% ROE, 1.23% ROA, 16% TBV growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Delivered another outstanding quarter with high-quality loan and deposit growth, driven by core client relationships.
- Private Wealth assets expanded, contributing to record operating revenue and fee income growth.
- Year-to-date ROA increased to 1.23%, ROE to 15%, and tangible book value per share grew 16% YoY.
- Emphasized long-term strategic plan execution, focusing on niche C&I businesses and talent investment.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Net interest margin (NIM) grew 1 bps to 3.68%, supported by fees in lieu of interest contributing 21 bps YoY.
- GAAP net income $420M, Non-GAAP EPS $1.08, exceeding expectations.
- Fee income comprised 19% of operating revenue vs. peers' 15%, driven by swap fees ($770K) and SBIC funds.
- Strong cost control: Q3 expenses +16%, vs. +10% target, due to one-time bonus accrual.
- Targeting 3.60%-3.65% NIM, stable amid rate cuts via SOFR-based lending and deposit beta matching.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Fee Income Guidance**: 10% annual growth, excluding one-time Q3 items ($770K).
- **Margin Stability**: Fees in lieu of interest average 20 bps, stable despite rate changes.
- **Capital Allocation**: Prioritize organic 10% loan/deposit growth; evaluate M&A for private wealth or niche fits.
- **Government Shutdown Impact**: SBA loan closings delayed, but pipeline strong; expect rebound post-shutdown.
- **Talent Strategy**: Added 21 BDOs since 2024, targeting 10% growth via market share gains in SE WI/KC.

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