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- **Record Growth**: Q3 deposit growth of $1.4 billion (31% noninterest-bearing) and loan growth of 6%, with net interest margin expanding 19bps to 3.46%.
- **Capital Strength**: Common equity Tier 1 ratio improved to 13% after $163 million equity raise, supporting 2025 net interest income growth guidance of 13-15%.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: cubiX platform deposits grew 19% of total, AI adoption driving 10% productivity lift, and 2025 loan growth guidance raised to 11-14%.
- **Efficiency & Value**: Efficiency ratio at 45.4% (top quartile), tangible book value up 25% annualized, and 5-year EPS/book value growth industry-leading.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Reported another strong quarter with results exceeding expectations, including $1.5 billion balance sheet growth and a successful common equity offering oversubscribed 10x.
- Highlighted deposit-led growth of $1.4 billion, loan growth of 6% quarter-over-quarter, and net interest margin expansion of 19 basis points.
- Emphasized disciplined franchise growth across deposits, loans, and fee income, with capital levels strengthened through the equity offering.
- Noted the bank's industry-leading EPS and book value compounding, ranking as the top-performing bank stock over $10 billion in assets for the past five years.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Net interest margin expanded to 3.46%, with net interest income increasing 14% to $202 million, driven by higher average deposits and loan balances.
- Noninterest expenses declined $1.4 million, with efficiency ratio improving to 45.4%, placing the bank in the top quartile of peers.
- Tangible book value grew 6.2% sequentially (25% annualized), and common equity Tier 1 ratio improved 100 basis points to 13%.
- Projected 2025 net interest income growth of 13-15%, up from 7-10% previously, due to strong balance sheet growth and margin benefits.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Deposit Growth Sustainability**: Expected 2026 deposit growth from new teams to maintain 2025 pace, with 2024 teams contributing $300-400 million quarterly and 2025 teams adding incremental growth.
- **cubiX Platform**: Q3 deposits grew $800 million (19% of total), with fee income potential from expanding services like wire fees. Network activity in Q3 matched full-year 2024 levels.
- **Loan Pipeline**: Diversified growth across fund finance, CRE, and venture banking, with Q3 loan growth of $900 million. 2025 loan growth guidance raised to 11-14%.
- **AI Strategy**: Cross-functional AI team formed in 2023, with 100+ use cases identified and 10% productivity lift achieved. Agentic AI systems planned for 2026 to enhance client experience.
- **Capital Management**: FDIC assessments declined $3.4 million Q3, driven by reduced risk profile and capital raise. Professional fees also decreased as regulatory compliance work neared completion.

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