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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 24, 2024
EASTERN BANKSHARES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Massachusetts 001-39610 84-4199750
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation or Organization)
 (Commission
File Number)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
125 High Street 02110
Boston, MA
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 327-8376
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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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.  



Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 24, 2024, Eastern Bankshares, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the “Company”) and the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, issued a press release in which it announced its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

In the press release announcing the Company's earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company announced the approval by its Board of Directors of a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share payable on December 16, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 3, 2024.

In connection with issuing such press release, the Company posted an investor presentation in the “Presentations” section of the Company’s investor relations website at investor.easternbank.com on October 24, 2024.


Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
ExhibitDescription
99.1
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
EASTERN BANKSHARES, INC.
DATE: October 24, 2024
By: /s/ David Rosato
 David Rosato
 Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit 99.1
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
~ Company Announces a 9% Increase to Quarterly Dividend ~

BOSTON, October 24, 2024 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EBC), the holding company of Eastern Bank, today announced its 2024 third quarter financial results.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Net loss of $6.2 million included the initial provision on non-purchased credit deteriorated (“non-PCD”) loans of $40.9 million and merger-related charges of $30.5 million. Operating net income of $49.7 million, or 0.25 per diluted share.
Merger EPS accretion and cost saves on track to exceed original estimates.
Net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent (“FTE”) basis of 2.97%, an increase of 0.33%, including net discount accretion from the Cambridge merger of 0.18%.
Trust and investment advisory fees increased $8.2 million, or 122%, from the prior quarter to $14.9 million, due primarily to increased assets under management (“AUM”) as a result of the merger.
Book value per share and tangible book value per share ended the quarter at $17.09 and $12.17, respectively.
Non-performing loans ("NPLs") increased by $84.7 million to $124.5 million, or 0.70% of total loans, due primarily to purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans acquired from Cambridge that were thoroughly assessed by the Credit teams and adequately reserved.
The Board declared a 9% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per share.

As of and for three months endedLinked quarter Change
(Unaudited, $ in thousands, except per share data)Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024△ $△ %
Earnings
Net (loss) income$(6,188)$26,331 $(32,519)(124)%
Per share, diluted$(0.03)$0.16 $(0.19)(119)%
Operating net income*$49,665 $36,519 $13,146 36 %
Per share, diluted*$0.25 $0.22 $0.03 14 %
Net interest income$169,855 $128,649 $41,206 32 %
NIM - FTE (1)*2.97 %2.64 %0.33 %NM
Noninterest income$33,528 $25,348 $8,180 32 %
Operating noninterest income*$32,907 $31,146 $1,761 %
Noninterest expense$159,753 $109,869 $49,884 45 %
Operating noninterest expense*$130,850 $105,255 $25,595 24 %
Efficiency ratio78.5 %71.3 %7.2 %NM
Operating efficiency ratio*60.1 %63.7 %(3.6)%NM
Balance sheet
Period-end balances
  Loans$18,064,126 $14,145,520 $3,918,606 28 %
  Deposits$21,216,854 $17,537,809 $3,679,045 21 %
Average balances
  Loans$17,274,903 $14,113,343 $3,161,560 22 %
  Deposits $20,858,252 $17,751,502 $3,106,750 18 %
Capital
Tangible shareholders’ equity / tangible assets*10.69 %11.73 %(1.04)%NM
CET1 capital ratio (2)15.52 %18.63 %(3.11)%NM
Book value per share$17.09 $16.80 $0.29 %
Tangible book value per share*$12.17 $13.60 $(1.43)(11)%
Asset quality
Non-performing loans$124,503 $39,771 $84,732 213 %
Total non-performing loans to total loans0.70 %0.28 %0.42 %NM
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average total loans (1)0.12 %(0.02)%0.14 %NM
(1) Presented on an annualized basis.
(2) CET1 capital ratio as of September 30, 2024 is a preliminary estimate.
*Non-GAAP
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On July 12, 2024, the Company completed its merger (“the merger”) with Cambridge Bancorp (“Cambridge”), the parent company of Cambridge Trust Company, and therefore the third quarter financial results reflect the partial quarter impact of the merger. The merger added approximately $3.7 billion in loans, $3.9 billion in deposits, each at fair value, and $4.7 billion in AUM.

“This quarter marked a transformational moment in Eastern’s history, as we closed on our merger with Cambridge Trust,” said Bob Rivers, Executive Chair and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company and Eastern Bank. “This combination represents a powerful step forward in achieving our strategic vision, positioning us as a stronger, more competitive institution and Greater Boston’s leading local bank. I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our entire team.”

Denis Sheahan, Chief Executive Officer, added, “While we’ve grown, our focus remains deeply rooted in the Greater Boston community. Our expanded capabilities allow us to better serve the consumers and businesses that drive this region’s economy, by providing comprehensive, one-stop banking and wealth management solutions, ensuring that we remain a committed resource in their success.”

“Following successful bank and wealth system conversions, we are on track to achieve the merger-related financial targets that were set forth at the time of our announcement just over a year ago,” said David Rosato, Chief Financial Officer. “This accomplishment underscores the strength of our integration strategy and our commitment to deliver shareholder value.”

BALANCE SHEET

Total assets were $25.5 billion at September 30, 2024, representing an increase of $4.5 billion, or 21.2% from June 30, 2024.

Cash and equivalents increased $138.6 million to $889.5 million.
Securities increased $56.3 million, or 1.2%, to $4.6 billion, due to an increase in the market value of available for sale securities (“AFS securities”) driven by lower interest rates, partially offset by principal runoff. Acquired securities totaling $883.0 million were sold following completion of the merger.
Loans totaled $18.1 billion, representing an increase of $3.9 billion, or 27.7%, due to the addition of Cambridge. Eastern-originated loans declined modestly by $16.1 million, or 0.1%, in the quarter.
Deposits totaled $21.2 billion, representing an increase of $3.7 billion, or 21.0%. The merger added $3.9 billion of deposits. Legacy Eastern deposits decreased $195 million, or 0.9%, due primarily to a seasonal decline in municipal deposits, partially offset by an increase in time deposits.
FHLB advances decreased $0.1 million to $17.3 million. Proceeds from the securities sale were used to pay off FHLB advances of $782.0 million that the Company assumed through the merger.
Shareholders’ equity was $3.7 billion, representing an increase of $703.7 million, due primarily to the common shares issued in the merger, as well as an increase in AOCI, partially offset by a decrease in retained earnings.

Please refer to Appendix E for more information on organic loan and deposit growth and the impact of the Cambridge merger, and Appendix F for a roll-forward of tangible shareholders’ equity.

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net interest income was $169.9 million for the third quarter, compared to $128.6 million, representing an increase of $41.2 million, due to an increase in the net interest margin and increased average earning assets.

Net interest income included net accretion income of $10.8 million from purchase accounting adjustments in connection with the merger.
The net interest margin on a FTE basis was 2.97%, representing a 33 basis point increase and included net discount accretion of 18 basis points from the Cambridge merger.
Total interest-earning assets yield increased 41 basis points from the prior quarter to 4.60%, due primarily to an increase in loan yields of 39 basis points, as well as higher other short-term investment balances.
Total interest-bearing liabilities cost increased 6 basis points to 2.50%.

NONINTEREST INCOME

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Noninterest income was $33.5 million for the third quarter, compared to $25.3 million, representing an increase of $8.2 million. Operating noninterest income was $32.9 million, compared to $31.1 million, representing an increase of $1.8 million.

Trust and investment advisory fees increased $8.2 million to $14.9 million, due primarily to increased AUM as a result of the merger.
Service charges on deposit accounts increased $0.2 million to $8.1 million.
Debit card processing fees increased $0.3 million to $3.8 million.
Customer swap income increased $0.1 million to $0.6 million.
Income from investments held in rabbi trust accounts increased $1.8 million to $3.6 million.
Losses on sales of mortgage loans held for sale were $0.4 million, compared to losses of $0.2 million in the prior quarter.
There were no losses on sales of AFS securities in the third quarter, compared to losses of $7.6 million in the prior quarter.
Other noninterest income decreased $9.8 million to $2.9 million, due in part to the merger-related disposal of fixed assets totaling $3.0 million. The prior quarter included an early termination payment of $7.8 million received from the early withdrawal of a $100 million deposit contract.

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Noninterest expense was $159.8 million, compared to $109.9 million, an increase of $49.9 million. The increase was primarily driven by the increase in merger-related expenses of $23.9 million. Operating noninterest expense was $130.9 million, compared to $105.3 million, representing an increase of $25.6 million.

Salaries and employee benefits expense was $93.8 million, an increase of $28.5 million. The increase in salaries expense of $24.6 million was due primarily to the addition of colleagues, and an increase in merger-related expenses of $11.8 million, including retention bonuses and severance payments. The increase in employee benefits expense of $3.9 million was attributable to an increase in federal payroll tax expense of $1.4 million, as well as the addition of colleagues and the increased market value of investments held in rabbi trust accounts by the Company’s defined contribution supplemental executive retirement plan (“DC SERP”).
Office occupancy and equipment expense was $14.5 million, an increase of $4.4 million, due primarily to merger-related expenses of $2.6 million, as well as the addition of leases and equipment from the merger.
Data processing expense was $19.5 million, an increase of $1.5 million.
Professional services expense was $9.0 million, an increase of $4.7 million, due primarily to merger-related expenses of $4.5 million.
Marketing expense was $1.6 million, a decrease of $0.3 million.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance expense was $3.2 million, a decrease of $1.3 million. The prior quarter included a FDIC special assessment of $1.9 million.
Amortization of intangible assets was $6.2 million, an increase of $5.7 million, driven primarily by the amortization of core deposit intangibles and wealth management intangibles in connection with the merger.
Other noninterest expense was $12.1 million, an increase of $6.7 million, due primarily to an increase in provision for off balance sheet credit exposures of $2.9 million, including a $1.9 million initial provision on off balance sheet credit exposures acquired from Cambridge, as well as merger-related contract termination fees of $2.6 million.

Please refer to Appendix D for additional detail on merger-related charges.

ASSET QUALITY

Non-performing loans (“NPLs”) totaled $124.5 million, or 0.70% of total loans, at September 30, 2024 compared to $39.8 million, or 0.28% of total loans, at the end of the prior quarter. The increase in NPLs was driven primarily by purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans acquired from Cambridge that were on non-accrual status at September 30, 2024.

During the third quarter of 2024, the Company recorded total net charge-offs of $5.1 million, or 0.12% of average total loans on an annualized basis, compared to total net recoveries of $0.8 million, or 0.02% of average total loans on an annualized basis, in the prior quarter, respectively.

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The Company recorded a provision for loan losses totaling $47.0 million, including a $40.9 million initial provision on non-PCD loans acquired from Cambridge. The remaining provision was primarily associated with individual reserves on commercial real estate loans during the quarter.

The allowance for loan losses was $253.8 million at September 30, 2024, or 1.43% of total loans, compared to $156.1 million, or 1.11% of total loans, at June 30, 2024. The allowance in the third quarter included a $55.8 million initial allowance on PCD loans and a $40.9 million allowance established via the aforementioned initial provision on non-PCD loans, both related to the merger.

DIVIDENDS AND SHARE REPURCHASES

The Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share, representing a $0.01, or 9%, increase. The dividend will be payable on December 16, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 3, 2024.

The Company repurchased 836,399 shares of common stock during the third quarter at a weighted average price of $15.08, for an aggregate purchase price of $12.6 million.

CONFERENCE CALL AND PRESENTATION INFORMATION

A conference call and webcast covering Eastern’s third quarter 2024 earnings will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To join by telephone, participants can call the toll-free dial-in number (800) 549-8228 from within the U.S. and reference conference ID 35193. The conference call will be simultaneously webcast. Participants may join the webcast on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.easternbank.com. A presentation providing additional information for the quarter is also available at investor.easternbank.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on this site.

ABOUT EASTERN BANKSHARES, INC.

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is the holding company for Eastern Bank. Founded in 1818, Eastern Bank is Greater Boston’s leading local bank with more than 110 locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut. As of September 30, 2024, Eastern Bank had approximately $25.5 billion in assets. Eastern provides a full range of banking and wealth management solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes including through its Cambridge Trust Wealth Management division, the largest bank-owned investment advisor in Massachusetts with approximately $8.4 billion in assets under management, and takes pride in its outspoken advocacy and community support that includes more than $240 million in charitable giving since 1994. An inclusive company, Eastern is comprised of deeply committed professionals who value relationships with their customers, colleagues and communities. For investor information, visit investor.easternbank.com.

CONTACT

Investor Contact

Jillian Belliveau
Eastern Bankshares, Inc.
InvestorRelations@easternbank.com
781-598-7920

Media Contact

Andrea Goodman
Eastern Bank
a.goodman@easternbank.com
781-598-7847

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

*Denotes a non-GAAP financial measure used in the press release.

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A non-GAAP financial measure is defined as a numerical measure of the Company’s historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes (or includes) amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding (or including) amounts that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) in the Company’s statement of income, balance sheet or statement of cash flows (or equivalent statements).

The Company presents non-GAAP financial measures, which management uses to evaluate the Company’s performance, and which exclude the effects of certain transactions that management believes are unrelated to its core business and are therefore not necessarily indicative of its current performance or financial position. Management believes excluding these items facilitates greater visibility for investors into the Company’s core business as well as underlying trends that may, to some extent, be obscured by inclusion of such items in the corresponding GAAP financial measures. Except as otherwise indicated, these non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release exclude discontinued operations.

There are items in the Company’s financial statements that impact its financial results, but which management believes are unrelated to the Company’s core business. Accordingly, the Company presents noninterest income on an operating basis, total operating revenue, noninterest expense on an operating basis, operating net income, operating earnings per share, operating return on average assets, operating return on average shareholders’ equity, operating return on average tangible shareholders’ equity (discussed further below), and the operating efficiency ratio. Each of these figures excludes the impact of such applicable items because management believes such exclusion can provide greater visibility into the Company’s core business and underlying trends. Such items that management does not consider to be core to the Company’s business include (i) income and expenses from investments held in rabbi trusts, (ii) gains and losses on sales of securities available for sale, net, (iii) gains and losses on the sale of other assets, (iv) rabbi trust employee benefits, (v) impairment charges on tax credit investments and associated tax credit benefits, (vi) other real estate owned (“OREO”) gains, (vii) merger and acquisition expenses, (viii) the non-cash pension settlement charge recognized related to the defined benefit plan, (ix) certain discrete tax items, and (x) net income from discontinued operations. Return on average tangible shareholders’ equity, operating return on average tangible shareholders’ equity as well as the operating efficiency ratio also further exclude the effect of amortization of intangible assets. The Company does not provide an outlook for its total noninterest income and total noninterest expense because each contains income or expense components, as applicable, such as income associated with rabbi trust accounts and rabbi trust employee benefit expense, which are market-driven, and over which the Company cannot exercise control. Accordingly, reconciliations of the Company’s outlook for its noninterest income on an operating basis and its noninterest expense on an operating basis to an outlook for total noninterest income and total noninterest expense are not provided.

Management also presents tangible assets, tangible shareholders’ equity, average tangible shareholders’ equity, tangible book value per share, the ratio of tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets, return on average tangible shareholders’ equity, and operating return on average shareholders’ equity (discussed further above), each of which excludes the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets and in the case of tangible net income (loss), return on average tangible shareholders’ equity and operating return on average tangible shareholders’ equity excludes the after-tax impact of amortization of intangible assets, as management believes these financial measures provide investors with the ability to further assess the Company’s performance, identify trends in its core business and provide a comparison of its capital adequacy to other companies. The Company includes the tangible ratios because management believes that investors may find it useful to have access to the same analytical tools used by management to assess performance and identify trends.

These non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release should not be considered an alternative or substitute for financial results or measures determined in accordance with GAAP or as an indication of the Company’s cash flows from operating activities, a measure of its liquidity position or an indication of funds available for its cash needs. An item which management considers to be non-core and excludes when computing these non-GAAP measures can be of substantial importance to the Company’s results for any particular period. In addition, management’s methodology for calculating non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the methodologies employed by other banking companies to calculate the same or similar performance measures, and accordingly, the Company’s reported non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to the same or similar performance measures reported by other banking companies. Please refer to Appendices A-E for reconciliations of the Company's GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures in this press release.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. You can identify these statements from the use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “potential,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “target”, “outlook” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. There are many factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results described in the forward-looking statements.

Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include; adverse developments in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and charge-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; increased competitive pressures; changes in interest rates and resulting changes in competitor or customer behavior, mix or costs of sources of funding, and deposit amounts and composition; risks associated with the Company’s implementation of the merger, including that revenue or expense synergies may not fully materialize for the Company in the timeframe expected or at all, or may be more costly to achieve; that following completion of the merger, Eastern’s business may not perform as expected due to transaction-related uncertainty or other factors; that Eastern is unable to successfully implement integration strategies; that Eastern’s expansion of services or capabilities resulting from the merger may be more challenging than anticipated; reputational risks and the reaction of customers to the transaction; the inability to implement onboarding plans and other consequences associated with mergers; the diversion of management time and Company resources on merger-related issues; and disruptions arising from transitions in management personnel; adverse national or regional economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets or banking sector; legislative and regulatory changes and related compliance costs that could adversely affect the business in which the Company and its subsidiaries, including Eastern Bank, are engaged, including the effect of, and changes in, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, such as the interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; market and monetary fluctuations, including inflationary or recessionary pressures, interest rate sensitivity, liquidity constraints, increased borrowing and funding costs, and fluctuations due to actual or anticipated changes to federal tax laws; the realizability of deferred tax assets; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its risk mitigation strategies; asset and credit quality deterioration, including adverse developments in local or regional real estate markets that decrease collateral values associated with existing loans; operational risks such as cybersecurity incidents, natural disasters, and pandemics, including COVID-19 and the failure of the Company to execute its planned share repurchases. For further discussion of such factors, please see the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's expectations only as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (1)

Certain information in this press release is presented as reviewed by the Company’s management and includes information derived from the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income, non-GAAP financial measures, and operational and performance metrics. For information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

As of and for the three months ended
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per-share data)Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023
Earnings data
Net interest income$169,855 $128,649 $129,900 $133,307 $137,205 
Noninterest income33,528 25,348 27,692 26,739 19,157 
Total revenue203,383 153,997 157,592 160,046 156,362 
Noninterest expense159,753 109,869 101,202 121,029 101,748 
Pre-tax, pre-provision income43,630 44,128 56,390 39,017 54,614 
Provision for allowance for loan losses46,983 6,126 7,451 5,198 7,328 
Pre-tax (loss) income(3,353)38,002 48,939 33,819 47,286 
Net (loss) income from continuing operations(6,188)26,331 38,647 31,509 63,464 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations — — 286,994 (4,351)
Net (loss) income(6,188)26,331 38,647 318,503 59,113 
Operating net income (non-GAAP)49,665 36,519 38,081 16,875 52,085 
Per-share data
(Loss) earnings per share, diluted$(0.03)$0.16 $0.24 $1.95 $0.36 
Continuing operations$(0.03)$0.16 $0.24 $0.19 $0.39 
Discontinued operations$ $— $— $1.76 $(0.03)
Operating earnings per share, diluted (non-GAAP)$0.25 $0.22 $0.23 $0.10 $0.32 
Book value per share$17.09 $16.80 $16.72 $16.86 $13.87 
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)$12.17 $13.60 $13.51 $13.65 $10.14 
Profitability
Return on average assets (2)(0.10)%0.50 %0.74 %0.59 %1.18 %
Operating return on average assets (non-GAAP) (2) 0.79 %0.70 %0.72 %0.31 %0.97 %
Return on average shareholders' equity (2)(0.70)%3.62 %5.23 %4.66 %9.91 %
Operating return on average shareholders' equity (2)5.60 %5.03 %5.17 %2.51 %8.14 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP) (2) (3)(0.26)%4.54 %6.52 %6.06 %13.46 %
Operating return on average tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP) (2) (3)8.45 %6.28 %6.42 %3.27 %11.07 %
Net interest margin (FTE) (2)2.97 %2.64 %2.68 %2.69 %2.77 %
Cost of deposits (2)1.82 %1.78 %1.66 %1.51 %1.33 %
Efficiency ratio78.5 %71.3 %64.2 %75.6 %65.1 %
Operating efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (4)60.1 %63.7 %61.6 %73.3 %60.5 %
Balance Sheet (end of period)
Total assets$25,507,187 $21,044,169 $21,174,804 $21,133,278 $21,146,292 
Total loans18,064,126 14,145,520 14,088,747 13,973,428 13,919,275 
Total deposits21,216,854 17,537,809 17,666,733 17,596,217 17,424,169 
Total loans / total deposits85 %81 %80 %79 %80 %
Asset quality
Allowance for loan losses ("ALLL")$253,821 $156,146 $149,190 $148,993 $155,146 
ALLL / total nonperforming loans ("NPLs")203.87 %392.61 %260.94 %283.49 %326.86 %
Total NPLs / total loans0.70 %0.28 %0.41 %0.38 %0.34 %
Net charge-offs ("NCOs") (recoveries) / average total loans (2)0.12 %(0.02)%0.21 %0.32 %0.00 %
Capital adequacy
Shareholders' equity / assets14.39 %14.10 %13.95 %14.08 %11.57 %
Tangible shareholders' equity / tangible assets (non-GAAP)10.69 %11.73 %11.58 %11.71 %8.73 %
(1) Total assets, average assets and average tangible shareholders' equity components as of and for the three months ended Sep 30, 2023 and Dec 31, 2023 presented in this table include discontinued operations.
(2) Presented on an annualized basis.
(3) The return on average tangible shareholders' equity ratio and operating return on average tangible shareholders' equity ratio exclude the amortization of intangible assets, net of tax.
(4) The operating efficiency ratio excludes the amortization of intangible assets.
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ASSETS△ $△ %△ $△ %
Cash and due from banks$98,299 $72,890 $72,689 $25,409 35 %$25,610 35 %
Short-term investments791,177 677,958 536,119 113,219 17 %255,058 48 %
Cash and cash equivalents889,476 750,848 608,808 138,628 18 %280,668 46 %
Available for sale ("AFS") securities4,163,352 4,097,842 4,261,518 65,510 %(98,166)(2)%
Held to maturity ("HTM") securities427,459 436,712 455,900 (9,253)(2)%(28,441)(6)%
Total securities4,590,811 4,534,554 4,717,418 56,257 %(126,607)(3)%
Loans held for sale1,993 1,308 23,892 685 52 %(21,899)(92)%
Loans:
Commercial and industrial3,340,029 3,084,186 3,087,509 255,843 %252,520 %
Commercial real estate7,174,861 5,440,411 5,396,912 1,734,450 32 %1,777,949 33 %
Commercial construction513,519 447,157 382,615 66,362 15 %130,904 34 %
Business banking1,321,179 1,108,163 1,087,799 213,016 19 %233,380 21 %
Total commercial loans12,349,588 10,079,917 9,954,835 2,269,671 23 %2,394,753 24 %
Residential real estate4,080,736 2,562,808 2,550,861 1,517,928 59 %1,529,875 60 %
Consumer home equity1,361,971 1,254,105 1,193,859 107,866 %168,112 14 %
Other consumer271,831 248,690 219,720 23,141 %52,111 24 %
Total loans18,064,126 14,145,520 13,919,275 3,918,606 28 %4,144,851 30 %
Allowance for loan losses(253,821)(156,146)(155,146)(97,675)63 %(98,675)64 %
Unamortized prem./disc. and def. fees(308,243)(35,601)(19,307)(272,642)766 %(288,936)1497 %
Net loans17,502,062 13,953,773 13,744,822 3,548,289 25 %3,757,240 27 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost5,865 5,879 37,125 (14)— %(31,260)(84)%
Premises and equipment78,776 60,910 59,033 17,866 29 %19,743 33 %
Bank-owned life insurance203,635 166,710 163,700 36,925 22 %39,935 24 %
Goodwill and other intangibles, net1,057,509 565,196 566,709 492,313 87 %490,800 87 %
Deferred income taxes, net319,206 276,064 416,081 43,142 16 %(96,875)(23)%
Prepaid expenses201,285 183,245 156,113 18,040 10 %45,172 29 %
Other assets656,569 545,682 527,873 110,887 20 %128,696 24 %
Assets of discontinued operations— — 124,718 — — %(124,718)(100)%
Total assets$25,507,187 $21,044,169 $21,146,292 $4,463,018 21 %$4,360,895 21 %
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
Demand$5,856,171 $4,808,938 $5,177,015 $1,047,233 22 %$679,156 13 %
Interest checking accounts4,562,226 3,532,811 3,671,871 1,029,415 29 %890,355 24 %
Savings accounts1,681,093 1,238,009 1,393,545 443,084 36 %287,548 21 %
Money market investment5,572,277 5,014,900 4,709,149 557,377 11 %863,128 18 %
Certificates of deposit3,545,087 2,943,151 2,472,589 601,936 20 %1,072,498 43 %
Total deposits21,216,854 17,537,809 17,424,169 3,679,045 21 %3,792,685 22 %
Borrowed funds:
Federal Home Loan Bank advances17,342 17,415 673,525 (73)— %(656,183)(97)%
Escrow deposits of borrowers29,405 20,155 24,947 9,250 46 %4,458 18 %
Interest rate swap collateral funds24,070 11,370 16,900 12,700 112 %7,170 42 %
Total borrowed funds70,817 48,940 715,372 21,877 45 %(644,555)(90)%
Other liabilities548,378 489,947 525,378 58,431 12 %23,000 %
Liabilities of discontinued operations— — 34,820 — — %(34,820)(100)%
Total liabilities21,836,049 18,076,696 18,699,739 3,759,353 21 %3,136,310 17 %
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares2,150 1,770 1,766 380 21 %384 22 %
Additional paid-in capital 2,246,134 1,673,722 1,661,136 572,412 34 %584,998 35 %
Unallocated common shares held by the employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP")(129,077)(130,295)(133,992)1,218 (1)%4,915 (4)%
Retained earnings2,048,042 2,076,566 1,747,225 (28,524)(1)%300,817 17 %
Accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"), net of tax(496,111)(654,290)(829,582)158,179 (24)%333,471 (40)%
Total shareholders' equity3,671,138 2,967,473 2,446,553 703,665 24 %1,224,585 50 %
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$25,507,187 $21,044,169 $21,146,292 $4,463,018 21 %$4,360,895 21 %
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three months endedThree months ended Sep 30, 2024 change from three months ended
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per-share data)Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2024Sep 30, 2023
Interest and dividend income:△ $△ %△ $△ %
Interest and fees on loans$230,824 $172,514 $169,274 $58,310 34 %$61,550 36 %
Taxable interest and dividends on securities22,421 22,724 24,191 (303)(1)%(1,770)(7)%
Non-taxable interest and dividends on securities1,444 1,439 1,434 — %10 %
Interest on federal funds sold and other short-term investments11,329 10,699 7,269 630 %4,060 56 %
Total interest and dividend income266,018 207,376 202,168 58,642 28 %63,850 32 %
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits95,334 78,473 59,607 16,861 21 %35,727 60 %
Interest on borrowings829 254 5,356 575 226 %(4,527)(85)%
Total interest expense96,163 78,727 64,963 17,436 22 %31,200 48 %
Net interest income169,855 128,649 137,205 41,206 32 %32,650 24 %
Provision for allowance for loan losses46,983 6,126 7,328 40,857 667 %39,655 541 %
Net interest income after provision for allowance for loan losses122,872 122,523 129,877 349 — %(7,005)(5)%
Noninterest income:
Trust and investment advisory fees14,909 6,711 6,235 8,198 122 %8,674 139 %
Service charges on deposit accounts8,140 7,930 7,403 210 %737 10 %
Debit card processing fees3,806 3,522 3,388 284 %418 12 %
Interest rate swap income565 418 1,695 147 35 %(1,130)(67)%
Income (losses) from investments held in rabbi trusts3,591 1,761 (1,523)1,830 104 %5,114 (336)%
Losses on sales of commercial and industrial loans— — (2,651)— — %2,651 (100)%
Losses on sales of mortgage loans held for sale, net(385)(152)(164)(233)153 %(221)135 %
Losses on sales of securities available for sale, net— (7,557)— 7,557 (100)%— — %
Other2,902 12,715 4,774 (9,813)(77)%(1,872)(39)%
Total noninterest income 33,528 25,348 19,157 8,180 32 %14,371 75 %
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits93,759 65,218 60,898 28,541 44 %32,861 54 %
Office occupancy and equipment14,470 10,109 8,641 4,361 43 %5,829 67 %
Data processing19,504 17,990 13,443 1,514 %6,061 45 %
Professional services8,982 4,250 7,125 4,732 111 %1,857 26 %
Marketing expenses1,576 1,910 1,765 (334)(17)%(189)(11)%
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance3,200 4,508 2,808 (1,308)(29)%392 14 %
Amortization of intangible assets6,210 504 504 5,706 1132 %5,706 1132 %
Other12,052 5,380 6,564 6,672 124 %5,488 84 %
Total noninterest expense159,753 109,869 101,748 49,884 45 %58,005 57 %
(Loss) income before income tax expense (benefit)(3,353)38,002 47,286 (41,355)(109)%(50,639)(107)%
Income tax expense (benefit)2,835 11,671 (16,178)(8,836)(76)%19,013 (118)%
Net (loss) income from continuing operations$(6,188)$26,331 $63,464 $(32,519)(124)%$(69,652)(110)%
Net loss from discontinued operations$— $— $(4,351)$— — %$4,351 (100)%
Net (loss) income$(6,188)$26,331 $59,113 $(32,519)(124)%$(65,301)(110)%
Share data:
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic196,700,222163,145,255162,370,46933,554,967 21 %34,329,753 21 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted197,706,644163,499,296162,469,88734,207,348 21 %35,236,757 22 %
(Loss) earnings per share, basic:
Continuing operations$(0.03)$0.16 $0.39 $(0.19)(119)%$(0.42)(108)%
Discontinued operations$— $— $(0.03)$— %$0.03 (100)%
(Loss) earnings per share, basic$(0.03)$0.16 $0.36 $(0.19)(119)%$(0.39)(108)%
(Loss) earnings per share, diluted:
Continuing operations$(0.03)$0.16 $0.39 $(0.19)(119)%$(0.42)(108)%
Discontinued operations$— $— $(0.03)$— %$0.03 (100)%
(Loss) earnings per share, diluted$(0.03)$0.16 $0.36 $(0.19)(119)%$(0.39)(108)%
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Nine months ended
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per-share data)Sep 30, 2024Sep 30, 2023Change
Interest and dividend income:△ $△ %
Interest and fees on loans$573,319 $483,676 $89,643 19 %
Taxable interest and dividends on securities68,518 77,451 (8,933)(12)%
Non-taxable interest and dividends on securities4,320 4,302 18 — %
Interest on federal funds sold and other short-term investments29,848 27,384 2,464 %
Total interest and dividend income676,005 592,813 83,192 14 %
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits246,265 158,686 87,579 55 %
Interest on borrowings1,336 17,025 (15,689)(92)%
Total interest expense247,601 175,711 71,890 41 %
Net interest income428,404 417,102 11,302 %
Provision for allowance for loan losses60,560 14,854 45,706 308 %
Net interest income after provision for allowance for loan losses367,844 402,248 (34,404)(9)%
Noninterest income:
Trust and investment advisory fees28,164 18,136 10,028 55 %
Service charges on deposit accounts23,578 21,117 2,461 12 %
Debit card processing fees10,575 10,071 504 %
Interest rate swap income1,650 2,112 (462)(22)%
Income from investments held in rabbi trusts9,670 4,336 5,334 123 %
Losses on sales of commercial and industrial loans— (2,651)2,651 (100)%
Losses on sales of mortgage loans held for sale, net(595)(288)(307)107 %
Losses on sales of securities available for sale, net(7,557)(333,170)325,613 (98)%
Other21,083 15,845 5,238 33 %
Total noninterest income (loss)86,568 (264,492)351,060 (133)%
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits223,448 185,264 38,184 21 %
Office occupancy and equipment33,763 26,797 6,966 26 %
Data processing54,003 38,555 15,448 40 %
Professional services16,744 13,277 3,467 26 %
Marketing expenses5,001 4,899 102 %
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance9,993 8,388 1,605 19 %
Amortization of intangible assets7,218 1,299 5,919 456 %
Other20,654 19,094 1,560 %
Total noninterest expense370,824 297,573 73,251 25 %
Income (loss) before income tax expense83,588 (159,817)243,405 (152)%
Income tax expense (benefit) 24,798 (65,619)90,417 (138)%
Net income (loss) from continuing operations58,790 (94,198)152,988 (162)%
Net income from discontinued operations— 7,872 (7,872)(100)%
Net income (loss)$58,790 $(86,326)$145,116 (168)%
Share data:
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic174,398,692 162,199,158 12,199,534 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted175,270,559 162,260,503 13,010,056 %
Earnings (loss) per share, basic:
Continuing operations$0.34 $(0.58)$0.92 (159)%
Discontinued operations$— $0.05 $(0.05)(100)%
Earnings (loss) per share, basic$0.34 $(0.53)$0.87 (164)%
Earnings (loss) per share, diluted:
Continuing operations$0.34 $(0.58)$0.92 (159)%
Discontinued operations$— $0.05 $(0.05)(100)%
Earnings (loss) per share, diluted$0.34 $(0.53)$0.87 (164)%
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EASTERN BANKSHARES, INC.
AVERAGE BALANCES, INTEREST EARNED/PAID, & AVERAGE YIELDS

As of and for the three months ended
Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Sep 30, 2023
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)Avg. BalanceInterestYield / Cost (5)Avg. BalanceInterestYield / Cost (5)Avg. BalanceInterestYield / Cost (5)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (1):
Commercial$11,935,922 $167,712 5.59 %$10,103,674 $128,402 5.11 %$9,988,712 $128,051 5.09 %
Residential3,772,420 40,484 4.27 %2,563,646 24,313 3.81 %2,553,150 22,988 3.57 %
Consumer1,568,372 27,026 6.86 %1,446,543 23,960 6.66 %1,386,350 22,227 6.36 %
Total loans17,276,714 235,222 5.42 %14,113,863 176,675 5.03 %13,928,212 173,266 4.94 %
   Total investment securities5,322,650 24,259 1.81 %5,428,583 24,555 1.82 %5,777,173 26,009 1.79 %
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments833,184 11,329 5.41 %787,387 10,699 5.47 %537,602 7,269 5.36 %
Total interest-earning assets23,432,548 270,810 4.60 %20,329,833 211,929 4.19 %20,242,987 206,544 4.05 %
Non-interest-earning assets1,606,357 912,302 1,033,879 
Total assets$25,038,905 $21,242,135 $21,276,866 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits:
Savings$1,646,532 $1,526 0.37 %$1,259,573 $42 0.01 %$1,441,636 $43 0.01 %
Interest checking4,548,231 13,428 1.17 %3,739,590 8,827 0.95 %3,903,062 6,302 0.64 %
Money market5,631,626 39,994 2.83 %4,975,843 34,022 2.75 %4,836,895 27,695 2.27 %
Time deposits3,365,392 40,386 4.77 %2,933,160 35,582 4.88 %2,341,684 25,567 4.33 %
Total interest-bearing deposits15,191,781 95,334 2.50 %12,908,166 78,473 2.45 %12,523,277 59,607 1.89 %
Borrowings89,398 829 3.69 %49,536 254 2.06 %414,252 5,356 5.13 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities15,281,179 96,163 2.50 %12,957,702 78,727 2.44 %12,937,529 64,963 1.99 %
Demand deposit accounts5,666,471 4,843,336 5,257,704 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities564,961 512,996 541,827 
Total liabilities21,512,611 18,314,034 18,737,060 
Shareholders' equity3,526,294 2,928,101 2,539,806 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$25,038,905 $21,242,135 $21,276,866 
Net interest income - FTE$174,647 $133,202 $141,581 
Net interest rate spread (2)2.10 %1.75 %2.06 %
Net interest-earning assets (3)$8,151,369 $7,372,131 $7,305,458 
Net interest margin - FTE (4)2.97 %2.64 %2.77 %
(1) Includes non-accrual loans.
(2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(4) Net interest margin - FTE represents fully-taxable equivalent net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. Please refer to Appendix B to this press release for a reconciliation of fully-taxable equivalent net interest income.
(5) Presented on an annualized basis.
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EASTERN BANKSHARES, INC.
AVERAGE BALANCES, INTEREST EARNED/PAID, & AVERAGE YIELDS

As of and for the nine months ended
Sep 30, 2024Sep 30, 2023
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)Avg. BalanceInterestYield / Cost (5)Avg. BalanceInterestYield / Cost (5)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (1):
Commercial$10,692,519 $422,955 5.28 %$9,892,337 $365,298 4.94 %
Residential2,971,889 88,791 3.99 %2,526,980 66,593 3.52 %
Consumer1,478,664 74,224 6.71 %1,371,761 63,333 6.17 %
Total loans15,143,072 585,970 5.17 %13,791,078 495,224 4.80 %
Total investment securities5,441,498 74,015 1.82 %6,442,141 82,903 1.72 %
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments732,738 29,848 5.44 %721,025 27,384 5.08 %
Total interest-earning assets21,317,308 689,833 4.32 %20,954,244 605,511 3.86 %
Non-interest-earning assets1,157,155 952,378 
Total assets$22,474,463 $21,906,622 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits:
Savings$1,402,050 $1,609 0.15 %$1,570,803 $172 0.01 %
Interest checking4,012,872 30,442 1.01 %4,177,492 17,155 0.55 %
Money market5,118,366 104,512 2.73 %4,979,820 74,612 2.00 %
Time deposits3,029,125 109,702 4.84 %2,184,631 66,747 4.08 %
Total interest-bearing deposits13,562,413 246,265 2.43 %12,912,746 158,686 1.64 %
Borrowings63,334 1,336 2.82 %478,347 17,025 4.76 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities13,625,747 247,601 2.43 %13,391,093 175,711 1.75 %
Demand deposit accounts5,168,176 5,469,593 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities537,418 512,546 
Total liabilities19,331,341 19,373,232 
Shareholders' equity3,143,122 2,533,390 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$22,474,463 $21,906,622 
Net interest income - FTE$442,232 $429,800 
Net interest rate spread (2)1.89 %2.11 %
Net interest-earning assets (3)$7,691,561 $7,563,151 
Net interest margin - FTE (4)2.77 %2.74 %
(1) Includes non-accrual loans.
(2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(4) Net interest margin - FTE represents fully-taxable equivalent net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. Please refer to Appendix B to this press release for a reconciliation of fully-taxable equivalent net interest income.
(5) Presented on an annualized basis.
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EASTERN BANKSHARES, INC.
ASSET QUALITY - NON-PERFORMING ASSETS (1)

As of
Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)
Non-accrual loans:
Commercial$105,099 $26,139 $40,986 $35,107 $31,703 
Residential10,450 6,789 6,697 8,725 8,075 
Consumer8,954 6,843 9,490 8,725 7,687 
Total non-accrual loans124,503 39,771 57,173 52,557 47,465 
Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more:— — — — — 
Total non-performing loans124,503 39,771 57,173 52,557 47,465 
Other real estate owned— — — — — 
Other non-performing assets:— — — — — 
Total non-performing assets (1)$124,503 $39,771 $57,173 $52,557 $47,465 
Total non-performing loans to total loans0.70 %0.28 %0.41 %0.38 %0.34 %
Total non-performing assets to total assets0.49 %0.19 %0.27 %0.25 %0.22 %
(1) Non-performing assets are comprised of NPLs, other real estate owned ("OREO"), and non-performing securities. NPLs consist of non-accrual loans and loans that are more than 90 days past due but still accruing interest. OREO consists of real estate properties, which primarily serve as collateral to secure the Company’s loans, that it controls due to foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure.
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EASTERN BANKSHARES, INC.
ASSET QUALITY - PROVISION, ALLOWANCE, AND NET CHARGE-OFFS (RECOVERIES)

Three months ended
Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)
Average total loans$17,274,903 $14,113,343 $14,013,714 $13,961,061 $13,926,194 
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of the period156,146 149,190 148,993 155,146 147,955 
Charged-off loans:
Commercial and industrial— — — 11 
Commercial real estate4,520 — 7,250 8,008 — 
Commercial construction— — — — — 
Business banking675 1,002 102 3,745 303 
Residential real estate18 — 10 — — 
Consumer home equity— 32 — — 
Other consumer561 658 651 536 731 
Total charged-off loans5,774 1,692 8,015 12,291 1,045 
Recoveries on loans previously charged-off:
Commercial and industrial56 25 11 120 
Commercial real estate64 2,011 132 190 
Commercial construction— — — — — 
Business banking319 199 410 573 609 
Residential real estate61 27 31 34 30 
Consumer home equity19 91 — 39 
Other consumer166 138 163 131 108 
Total recoveries636 2,522 761 940 908 
Net loans charged-off (recovered):
Commercial and industrial(7)(56)(25)(9)(109)
Commercial real estate4,456 (2,011)7,118 7,818 (2)
Commercial construction— — — — — 
Business banking356 803 (308)3,172 (306)
Residential real estate(43)(27)(21)(34)(30)
Consumer home equity(19)(59)(1)(39)
Other consumer395 520 488 405 623 
Total net loans charged-off (recovered)5,138 (830)7,254 11,351 137 
Initial allowance established for Cambridge's PCD loans55,830 — — — — 
Provision for allowance for loan losses (2)46,983 6,126 7,451 5,198 7,328 
Total allowance for loan losses, end of period$253,821 $156,146 $149,190 $148,993 $155,146 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average total loans outstanding during this period (1)0.12 %(0.02)%0.21 %0.32 %0.00 %
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans1.43 %1.11 %1.06 %1.07 %1.12 %
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of nonperforming loans203.87 %392.61 %260.94 %283.49 %326.86 %
(1) Presented on an annualized basis.
(2) Includes the initial provision on non-PCD loans acquired from Cambridge.
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APPENDIX A: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Earnings Metrics (1)

For information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
As of and for the Three Months Ended
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per-share data)Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023
Net (loss) income from continuing operations (GAAP)$(6,188)$26,331 $38,647 $31,509 $63,464 
Add:
Provision for non-PCD acquired loans40,899 — — — — 
Noninterest income components:
(Income) losses from investments held in rabbi trusts(3,591)(1,761)(4,318)(4,969)1,523 
Losses on sales of securities available for sale, net— 7,557 — — — 
Losses (gains) on sales of other assets2,970 — — (2)
Noninterest expense components:
Rabbi trust employee benefit expense (income) 1,326 930 1,746 1,740 (586)
Merger and acquisition expenses27,577 3,684 1,816 1,865 3,630 
Total impact of non-GAAP adjustments69,181 10,412 (756)(1,364)4,565 
Less: net tax benefit (expense) associated with non-GAAP adjustments (2)13,328 224 (190)13,270 15,944 
Non-GAAP adjustments, net of tax$55,853 $10,188 $(566)$(14,634)$(11,379)
Operating net income (non-GAAP) $49,665 $36,519 $38,081 $16,875 $52,085 
Weighted average common shares outstanding during the period:
Basic196,700,222 163,145,255 162,863,540 162,571,066 162,370,469 
Diluted197,706,644 163,499,296 163,188,410 162,724,398 162,469,887 
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations, basic:$(0.03)$0.16 $0.24 $0.19 $0.39 
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations, diluted:$(0.03)$0.16 $0.24 $0.19 $0.39 
Operating earnings per share, basic (non-GAAP) $0.25 $0.22 $0.23 $0.10 $0.32 
Operating earnings per share, diluted (non-GAAP) $0.25 $0.22 $0.23 $0.10 $0.32 
Return on average assets (3)(0.10)%0.50 %0.74 %0.59 %1.18 %
Add:
Provision for non-PCD acquired loans (3)0.65%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
(Income) losses from investments held in rabbi trusts (3)(0.06)%(0.03)%(0.08)%(0.09)%0.03%
Losses on sales of securities available for sale, net (3)0.00%0.14%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Losses (gains) on sales of other assets (3)0.05%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Rabbi trust employee benefit expense (income) (3)0.02%0.02%0.03%0.03%(0.01)%
Merger and acquisition expenses (3)0.44%0.07%0.03%0.03%0.07%
Less: net tax benefit (expense) associated with non-GAAP adjustments (2) (3)0.21%0.00%0.00%0.25%0.30%
Operating return on average assets (non-GAAP) (3)0.79 %0.70 %0.72 %0.31 %0.97 %
Return on average shareholders' equity (3)(0.70)%3.62 %5.23 %4.66 %9.91 %
Add:
Provision for non-PCD acquired loans (3)4.61%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
(Income) losses from investments held in rabbi trusts (3)(0.41)%(0.24)%(0.58)%(0.73)%0.24%
Losses on sales of securities available for sale, net (3)0.00%1.04%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Losses (gains) on sales of other assets (3)0.34%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Rabbi trust employee benefit expense (income) (3)0.15%0.13%0.24%0.26%(0.09)%
Merger and acquisition expenses (3)3.11%0.51%0.25%0.28%0.57%
Less: net tax benefit (expense) associated with non-GAAP adjustments (2) (3)1.50%0.03%(0.03)%1.96%2.49%
Operating return on average shareholders' equity (non-GAAP) (3)5.60 %5.03 %5.17 %2.51 %8.14 %
Tangible net income
Net (loss) income (GAAP)(6,188)26,331 38,647 31,509 63,464 
Add: Amortization of intangible assets6,210 504 504 505 504 
Less: Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets (4)1,720 140 140 140 142 
  Tangible net (loss) income (non-GAAP) (5)(1,698)26,695 39,011 31,874 63,826 
Average tangible shareholders' equity:
Average total shareholders' equity (GAAP) $3,526,294 $2,928,101 $2,970,759 $2,682,600 $2,539,806 
Less: Average goodwill and other intangibles974,546 565,523 566,027 597,234 658,591 
Average tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP) $2,551,748 $2,362,578 $2,404,732 $2,085,366 $1,881,215 
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP) (3) (5)(0.26)%4.54 %6.52 %6.06 %13.46 %
Add:
Provision for non-PCD acquired loans (3)6.38%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
(Income) losses from investments held in rabbi trusts (3)(0.56)%(0.30)%(0.72)%(0.95)%0.32%
Losses on sales of securities available for sale, net (3)0.00%1.29%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Losses (gains) on sales of other assets (3)0.46%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Rabbi trust employee benefit expense (income) (3)0.21%0.16%0.29%0.33%(0.12)%
Merger and acquisition expenses (3)4.30%0.63%0.30%0.35%0.77%
Less: net tax benefit (expense) associated with non-GAAP adjustments (2) (3)2.08%0.04%(0.03)%2.52%3.36%
Operating return on average tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP) (3) (5)8.45 %6.28 %6.42 %3.27 %11.07 %
(1) Average assets, average goodwill and other intangibles, and average tangible shareholders' equity components for the three months ended Sep 30, 2023 and Dec 31, 2023 presented in this section include discontinued operations.
(2) The net tax benefit (expense) associated with these items is generally determined by assessing whether each item is included or excluded from net taxable income and applying our combined statutory tax rate only to those items included in net taxable income. The net tax benefit for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to the tax benefit from state tax strategies associated with the utilization of capital losses as a result of the sale of securities in the first quarter of 2023. Upon the sale of securities in the first quarter of 2023, we established a valuation allowance of $17.4 million, as it was determined at that time that it was not more-likely-than-not that the entirety of the deferred tax asset related to the loss on such securities would be realized. Included in that $17.4 million was $2.8 million in expected lost state tax benefits. Following the execution of the sale of our insurance agency business in October 2023 and the resulting capital gain, coupled with tax planning strategies, a state tax benefit of $13.6 million was realized on the security sale losses.
(3) Presented on an annualized basis.
(4) The tax effect of amortization of intangible assets is calculated using the Company's combined statutory tax rate of 27.7% for the three months ended Dec 31, 2023 and the following periods, and 28.23% for the three months ended Sep 30, 2023.
(5) The tangible net income (loss), return on average tangible shareholders' equity ratio and operating return on average tangible shareholders' equity ratio exclude the amortization of intangible assets, net of tax.

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APPENDIX B: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Operating Revenues and Expenses

For information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Three Months Ended
Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)
Net interest income (GAAP)$169,855 $128,649 $129,900 $133,307 $137,205 
Add:
Tax-equivalent adjustment (non-GAAP) (1)4,792 4,553 4,483 4,483 4,376 
Fully-taxable equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)$174,647 $133,202 $134,383 $137,790 $141,581 
Noninterest income (GAAP) $33,528 $25,348 $27,692 $26,739 $19,157 
Less:
Income (losses) from investments held in rabbi trusts3,591 1,761 4,318 4,969 (1,523)
Losses on sales of securities available for sale, net— (7,557)— — — 
(Losses) gains on sales of other assets(2,970)(2)— — 
Noninterest income on an operating basis (non-GAAP) $32,907 $31,146 $23,374 $21,770 $20,678 
Noninterest expense (GAAP) $159,753 $109,869 $101,202 $121,029 $101,748 
Less:
Rabbi trust employee benefit expense (income) 1,326 930 1,746 1,740 (586)
Merger and acquisition expenses 27,577 3,684 1,816 1,865 3,630 
Noninterest expense on an operating basis (non-GAAP)$130,850 $105,255 $97,640 $117,424 $98,704 
Less: Amortization of intangible assets$6,210 $504 $504 $505 $504 
Noninterest expense for calculating the operating efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (2)$124,640 $104,751 $97,136 $116,919 $98,200 
Total revenue (GAAP)$203,383 $153,997 $157,592 $160,046 $156,362 
Total operating revenue (non-GAAP)$207,554 $164,348 $157,757 $159,560 $162,259 
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)78.5 %71.3 %64.2 %75.6 %65.1 %
Operating efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (2)60.1 %63.7 %61.6 %73.3 %60.5 %
(1) Interest income on tax-exempt loans and investment securities has been adjusted to a FTE basis using a marginal tax rate of 21.8%, 21.7%, 21.7%, 21.9%, and 21.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2023, respectively.
(2) The operating efficiency ratio excludes, in addition to the adjustments made to operating net income, the amortization of intangible assets. This measure is used by the Company when analyzing corporate performance and the Company believes that investors may find it useful.
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APPENDIX C: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Capital Metrics

For information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
As of
Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per-share data)
Tangible shareholders' equity:
Total shareholders' equity (GAAP)$3,671,138 $2,967,473 $2,952,831 $2,974,855 $2,446,553 
Less: Goodwill and other intangibles (1)1,057,509 565,196 565,701 566,205 657,824 
Tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)2,613,629 2,402,277 2,387,130 2,408,650 1,788,729 
Tangible assets:
Total assets (GAAP)25,507,187 21,044,169 21,174,804 21,133,278 21,146,292 
Less: Goodwill and other intangibles (1)1,057,509 565,196 565,701 566,205 657,824 
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$24,449,678 $20,478,973 $20,609,103 $20,567,073 $20,488,468 
Shareholders' equity to assets ratio (GAAP)14.39 %14.10 %13.95 %14.08 %11.57 %
Tangible shareholders' equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) 10.69 %11.73 %11.58 %11.71 %8.73 %
Common shares outstanding214,802,602 176,687,829 176,631,477 176,426,993 176,376,675 
Book value per share (GAAP)$17.09 $16.80 $16.72 $16.86 $13.87 
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) $12.17 $13.60 $13.51 $13.65 $10.14 
(1) Includes goodwill and other intangible assets of discontinued operations as of September 30, 2023.

APPENDIX D: Merger-related Charges

As of and for the Three Months Ended
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023
Noninterest income components:
Other (1)$(2,969)$— $— $— $— 
  Total noninterest income $(2,969)$— $— $— $— 
Noninterest expense components:
Salaries and employee benefits$13,147 $383 $$$— 
Office occupancy and equipment2,630 11 — 
Data processing1,384 2,249 865 1,357 — 
Professional services5,490 944 787 450 3,630 
Other4,926 97 155 51 — 
  Total noninterest expense$27,577 $3,684 $1,816 $1,865 $3,630 
    Total merger-related charges$30,546 $3,684 $1,816 $1,865 $3,630 
(1) Disposal of acquired fixed assets.

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APPENDIX E: Organic Loan & Deposit Growth

As ofOrganic Growth From:
Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Cambridge Trust Acquired Balance (1)Jun 30, 2024
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)△ $△ %
Loans:
Commercial and industrial3,340,029 3,084,186 339,581 (83,738)(2.4)%
Commercial real estate7,174,861 5,440,411 1,692,705 41,745 0.6 %
Commercial construction513,519 447,157 141,420 (75,058)(12.8)%
Business banking1,321,179 1,108,163 120,454 92,562 7.5 %
Total commercial loans12,349,588 10,079,917 2,294,160 (24,489)(0.2)%
Residential real estate4,080,736 2,562,808 1,528,534 (10,606)(0.3)%
Consumer home equity1,361,971 1,254,105 87,785 20,081 1.5 %
Other consumer271,831 248,690 24,196 (1,055)(0.4)%
Total loans18,064,126 14,145,520 3,934,675 (16,069)(0.1)%
Deposits:
Demand5,856,171 4,808,938 979,895 67,338 1.2 %
Interest checking accounts4,562,226 3,532,811 1,149,097 (119,682)(2.6)%
Savings accounts1,681,093 1,238,009 471,340 (28,256)(1.7)%
Money market investment5,572,277 5,014,900 854,614 (297,237)(5.1)%
Certificates of deposit3,545,087 2,943,151 418,771 183,165 5.4 %
Total deposits21,216,854 17,537,809 3,873,717 (194,672)(0.9)%
(1) For loans, represents the unpaid principal balance of Cambridge acquired loans at time of merger. For deposits, represents the book value of Cambridge acquired deposits at time of merger, except for time deposits which are shown at fair value.

APPENDIX F: Tangible Shareholders’ Equity Roll Forward Analysis

For information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
As ofChange from
Sep 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per-share data)
Common stock$2,150 $1,770 $380 
Additional paid in capital2,246,134 1,673,722 572,412 
Unallocated ESOP common stock(129,077)(130,295)1,218 
Retained earnings2,048,042 2,076,566 (28,524)
AOCI, net of tax - available for sale securities(490,698)(612,196)121,498 
AOCI, net of tax - pension5,914 6,430 (516)
AOCI, net of tax - cash flow hedge(11,327)(48,524)37,197 
Total shareholders' equity:$3,671,138 $2,967,473 $703,665 
Less: Goodwill and other intangibles1,057,509 565,196 492,313 
Tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP) $2,613,629 $2,402,277 $211,352 
Common shares outstanding214,802,602 176,687,829 38,114,773 
Per share:
Common stock$0.01 $0.01 $— 
Additional paid in capital10.46 9.47 0.98 
Unallocated ESOP common stock(0.60)(0.74)0.14 
Retained earnings9.53 11.75 (2.22)
AOCI, net of tax - available for sale securities(2.28)(3.46)1.18 
AOCI, net of tax - pension0.03 0.04 (0.01)
AOCI, net of tax - cash flow hedge(0.05)(0.27)0.22 
Total shareholders' equity:$17.09 $16.80 $0.30 
Less: Goodwill and other intangibles4.92 3.20 1.72 
Tangible shareholders' equity (non-GAAP) $12.17 $13.60 $(1.43)
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