Banner Corporation Reports Net Income of $45.2 Million, or $1.30 Per Diluted Share, for Third Quarter 2024; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.48 Per Share

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Banner (NASDAQ: BANR) reported net income of $45.2 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, for Q3 2024, up from $39.8 million, or $1.15 per share, in the preceding quarter but down from $45.9 million, or $1.33 per share, in Q3 2023. Net interest income was $135.7 million, reflecting an increase from $132.5 million in Q2 2024 but a decrease from $141.8 million in Q3 2023. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share. Total assets reached $16.19 billion, with total deposits at $13.54 billion and net loans at $11.07 billion. Non-performing assets rose to $45.2 million, or 0.28% of total assets. The net interest margin was 3.72%, slightly up from 3.70% in Q2 2024 but down from 3.93% in Q3 2023. The allowance for credit losses was $154.6 million. Core deposits represented 89% of total deposits. Common shareholders' equity per share increased 6% to $52.06 from the previous quarter and 18% year-over-year.

Positive

• Net income increased to $45.2 million from $39.8 million in the preceding quarter.
• Net interest income rose to $135.7 million from $132.5 million in Q2 2024.
• Total assets increased to $16.19 billion from $15.82 billion in Q2 2024.
• Core deposits represented 89% of total deposits.

Negative

• Net income decreased from $45.9 million in Q3 2023 to $45.2 million in Q3 2024.
• Net interest income decreased from $141.8 million in Q3 2023 to $135.7 million in Q3 2024.
• Non-performing assets increased to $45.2 million from $33.3 million in the preceding quarter.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Banner 's Q3 2024 results show a solid performance with net income of $45.2 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, up from $39.8 million in Q2 2024. The increase in net interest income to $135.7 million from $132.5 million in the previous quarter reflects improved interest-earning assets and net interest margin.

Key positives include:

• Net interest margin improvement to 3.72% from 3.70% in Q2
• 1% increase in net loans to $11.07 billion
• 4% increase in core deposits to $12.02 billion
• Strong capital position with tangible common shareholders' equity at 8.96% of tangible assets

However, there are some concerns:

• Increase in non-performing assets to 0.28% of total assets from 0.21% in Q2
• Slight increase in deposit costs to 1.61% from 1.50% in Q2

Overall, Banner's performance demonstrates resilience in a challenging environment, with strong loan growth and deposit base. The increased net interest margin and solid capital position provide a buffer against potential economic headwinds.

Banking Industry Specialist

Banner's Q3 results highlight its successful execution of a "super community bank strategy." The 89% core deposit ratio underscores a robust and stable funding base, important in the current competitive environment. The 6% year-over-year increase in net loans to $11.07 billion demonstrates healthy growth, particularly in a challenging market.

The bank's efficiency ratio of 62.63%, while slightly elevated, remains manageable. The increase in non-performing assets to 0.28% of total assets warrants monitoring but isn't alarming given the economic context. The allowance for credit losses at 1.38% of total loans appears adequate.

Banner's capital position is a standout, with tangible common shareholders' equity increasing 24% year-over-year to $41.12 per share. This strong capital base provides flexibility for future growth or to weather potential economic downturns.

The declared quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share reflects confidence in the bank's financial health and commitment to shareholder returns. Overall, Banner's performance indicates a well-managed institution navigating the complexities of the current banking landscape effectively.

WALLA WALLA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) (“Banner”), the parent company of Banner Bank, today reported net income of $45.2 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $39.8 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, for the preceding quarter and $45.9 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. Net interest income was $135.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $132.5 million in the preceding quarter and $141.8 million in the third quarter a year ago. The increase in net interest income compared to the preceding quarter reflects an increase in interest-earning assets and net interest margin. The decrease in net interest income compared to the prior year quarter reflects an increase in funding costs, partially offset by an increase in yields on earning assets. Banner’s results for the preceding quarter included a $562,000 net loss on the sale of securities and for the third quarter a year ago a $2.7 million net loss recorded on the sale of securities, compared to no gain or loss during the current quarter as no securities were sold during the third quarter of 2024. Third quarter 2024 results included a $1.7 million provision for credit losses, down from $2.4 million in the preceding quarter and $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Net income was $122.5 million, or $3.54 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $141.0 million, or $4.09 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 included a $4.6 million provision for credit losses, a $5.5 million net loss on the sale of securities and a $1.1 million net decrease in the fair value adjustments on financial instruments carried at fair value, compared to an $8.3 million provision for credit losses, a $14.4 million net loss on the sale of securities and a $4.4 million net decrease in the fair value adjustments on financial instruments carried at fair value during the same period in 2023.

Banner announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share payable November 15, 2024, to common shareholders of record on November 5, 2024.

“Banner’s third quarter operating results reflect the continued successful execution of our super community bank strategy, which emphasizes growing new client relationships, maintaining our core funding position, promoting client loyalty and advocacy through our responsive service model, and sustaining a moderate risk profile,” said Mark Grescovich, President and CEO. “Our earnings for the third quarter of 2024 benefited from our solid year over year loan growth coupled with our expanded net interest margin. Additionally, Banner's credit metrics continue to be strong, our reserve for loan losses remained solid, and our capital base continues to be robust. We continue to benefit from a strong core deposit base that has been resilient in a highly competitive environment, with core deposits representing 89% of total deposits at quarter end. Banner has upheld its core values for the past 133 years, which are to do the right thing for our clients, communities, colleagues, company and shareholders; and to provide consistent and reliable strength through all economic cycles and change events.”

At September 30, 2024, Banner, on a consolidated basis, had $16.19 billion in assets, $11.07 billion in net loans and $13.54 billion in deposits. Banner operates 135 full-service branch offices, including branches located in eight of the top 20 largest western Metropolitan Statistical Areas by population.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

• Revenue was $153.7 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $149.7 million in the preceding quarter and $154.4 million in the third quarter a year ago.
• Adjusted revenue* (the total of net interest income and total non-interest income adjusted for the net gain or loss on the sale of securities and the net change in valuation of financial instruments) was $153.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $150.5 million in the preceding quarter and $157.7 million in the third quarter a year ago.
• Net interest income was $135.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $132.5 million in the preceding quarter and $141.8 million in the third quarter a year ago.
• Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, was 3.72%, compared to 3.70% in the preceding quarter and 3.93% in the third quarter a year ago.
• Mortgage banking operations revenue was $3.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $3.0 million in the preceding quarter and $2.0 million in the third quarter a year ago.
• Return on average assets was 1.13%, compared to 1.02% in the preceding quarter and 1.17% in the third quarter a year ago.
• Net loans receivable increased 1% to $11.07 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $10.99 billion at June 30, 2024, and increased 6% compared to $10.46 billion at September 30, 2023.
• Non-performing assets were $45.2 million, or 0.28% of total assets, at September 30, 2024, compared to $33.3 million, or 0.21% of total assets, at June 30, 2024 and $26.8 million, or 0.17% of total assets, at September 30, 2023.
• The allowance for credit losses - loans was $154.6 million, or 1.38% of total loans receivable, as of September 30, 2024, compared to $152.8 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable, as of June 30, 2024 and $147.0 million, or 1.38% of total loans receivable, as of September 30, 2023.
• Total deposits increased to $13.54 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $13.08 billion at June 30, 2024 and $13.17 billion at September 30, 2023.
• Core deposits represented 89% of total deposits at September 30, 2024.
• Dividends paid to shareholders were $0.48 per share in the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
• Common shareholders’ equity per share increased 6% to $52.06 at September 30, 2024, compared to $49.07 at the preceding quarter end, and increased 18% from $44.27 at September 30, 2023.
• Tangible common shareholders’ equity per share* increased 8% to $41.12 at September 30, 2024, compared to $38.12 at the preceding quarter end, and increased 24% from $33.22 at September 30, 2023.

*Non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measure; See, “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

Income Statement Review

Net interest income was $135.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $132.5 million in the preceding quarter and $141.8 million in the third quarter a year ago. Net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis increased two basis points to 3.72% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 3.70% in the preceding quarter, and decreased compared to 3.93% in the third quarter a year ago. Net interest margin for the current quarter benefited from increased yields on loans due to new loans being originated at higher interest rates and adjustable rate loans repricing higher, partially offset by increased funding costs. On September 18, 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve System decreased the target range for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, and as the change occurred late in the third quarter of 2024, it had minimal impact on our current quarter net interest margin.

Average yields on interest-earning assets increased eight basis points to 5.33% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 5.25% for the preceding quarter, and increased compared to 4.94% in the third quarter a year ago. Average loan yields increased eight basis points to 6.04%, compared to 5.96% in the preceding quarter, and increased compared to 5.65% in the third quarter a year ago. The increase in average yields, especially loans, during the current quarter reflects the benefit of originating new loans at higher interest rates as well as adjustable rate loans repricing higher.

Total deposit costs increased 11 basis points to 1.61% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 1.50% in the preceding quarter, and increased compared to 0.94% in the third quarter a year ago. The increase in deposit costs was due to a larger percentage of growth in higher costing deposits during the quarter. The average rate paid on borrowings increased one basis-point to 5.08% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 5.07% in the preceding quarter, and increased compared to 4.64% in the third quarter a year ago. The total cost of funding liabilities increased seven basis points to 1.73% during the third quarter of 2024, compared to 1.66% in the preceding quarter, and increased compared to 1.08% in the third quarter a year ago.

A $1.7 million provision for credit losses was recorded in the current quarter (comprised of a $2.0 million provision for credit losses - loans, a $262,000 recapture of provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments and a $13,000 recapture of provision for credit losses - held-to-maturity debt securities). This compares to a $2.4 million provision for credit losses in the prior quarter (comprised of a $2.0 million provision for credit losses - loans, a $430,000 provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments and a $14,000 recapture of provision for credit losses - held-to-maturity debt securities) and a $2.0 million provision for credit losses in the third quarter a year ago (comprised of a $2.9 million provision for credit losses - loans, a $346,000 provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments, a $1.3 million recapture of provision for credit losses - available for sale securities and a $12,000 recapture of provision for credit losses - held-to-maturity debt securities). The provision for credit losses for the current quarter primarily reflected an increase in the reserve for non-performing collateral dependent loans.

Total non-interest income was $18.1 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $17.2 million in the preceding quarter and $12.7 million in the third quarter a year ago. The increase in non-interest income during the current quarter compared to the preceding quarter was primarily due to a $562,000 decrease in the net loss recognized on the sale of securities. The increase in non-interest income during the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to a $1.1 million increase in mortgage banking operations revenue, a $2.7 million decrease in the net loss recognized on the sale of securities and a $693,000 decrease in the net loss recognized for fair value adjustments on financial instruments carried at fair value. Total non-interest income was $46.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $30.4 million for the same period a year earlier.

Mortgage banking operations revenue was $3.2 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $3.0 million in the preceding quarter and $2.0 million in the third quarter a year ago. The volume of one- to four-family loans sold during the current quarter increased compared to the preceding and prior year quarters, although overall volumes remained low due to reduced refinancing and purchase activity in the current rate environment. The increase in mortgage banking operations revenue from the preceding quarter was also impacted by increases in the pricing on the one- to four-family loans sold during the current quarter. Home purchase activity accounted for 88% of one- to four-family mortgage loan originations in the third quarter of 2024, 89% in the preceding quarter and 90% in the third quarter of 2023.

Total non-interest expense was $96.3 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $98.1 million in the preceding quarter and $95.9 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in non-interest expense for the current quarter compared to the prior quarter reflects a $2.0 million decrease in salary and employee benefits, primarily resulting from decreased medical premiums expense and unemployment and workers compensation expense. The increase in non-interest expense for the current quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago primarily reflects increases in salary and employee benefits and real estate operations, net expenses, partially offset by a decrease in professional and legal expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total non-interest expense was $292.1 million, compared to $285.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Banner’s efficiency ratio was 62.63% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 65.53% in the preceding quarter and 62.10% in the same quarter a year ago. Banner’s adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 61.27% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 63.60% in the preceding quarter and 59.00% in the year ago quarter. See, “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

Balance Sheet Review

Total assets increased to $16.19 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $15.82 billion at June 30, 2024, and $15.51 billion at September 30, 2023. Securities and interest-bearing deposits held at other banks totaled $3.50 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $3.27 billion at June 30, 2024 and $3.44 billion at September 30, 2023. The increase compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to an increase in interest-bearing deposit balances. The average effective duration of the securities portfolio was approximately 6.3 years at September 30, 2024, compared to 6.8 years at September 30, 2023.

Total loans receivable increased to $11.22 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $11.14 billion at June 30, 2024, and $10.61 billion at September 30, 2023. One- to four-family residential loans decreased 2% to $1.58 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $1.60 billion at June 30, 2024, and increased 9% compared to $1.44 billion at September 30, 2023. The decrease in one- to four-family residential loans from the prior quarter was primarily the result of the transfer of $47.5 million of one- to four-family residential loans from portfolio to held for sale. The increase in one- to four-family residential loans from the prior year was primarily the result of one- to four-family construction loans converting to one- to four-family portfolio loans upon the completion of the construction phase and new loan production. Multifamily real estate loans increased 24% to $889.9 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $717.1 million at June 30, 2024, and increased 16% compared to $766.6 million at September 30, 2023. The increase in multifamily real estate loans from June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was primarily the result of the conversion of multifamily construction loans to the multifamily portfolio upon the completion of the construction phase. The increase from the prior year also reflects the transfer of $43.5 million of multifamily loans held for sale to the held for investment loan portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2023, partially offset by the transfer of certain affordable housing loans to small balance commercial real estate loans. Construction, land and land development loans decreased 9% to $1.53 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $1.68 billion at June 30, 2024, and increased 1% compared to $1.50 billion at September 30, 2023. The decrease in construction, land and land development loans was primarily the result of multifamily construction loans converting to multifamily portfolio loans upon the completion of the construction phase. Agricultural business loans increased 4% to $346.7 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $334.6 million at June 30, 2024 and increased 4% compared to $334.6 million at September 30, 2023, primarily due to advances on agricultural lines of credit.

Loans held for sale were $78.8 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $13.4 million at June 30, 2024 and $54.2 million at September 30, 2023. One- to four-family residential mortgage held for sale loans sold in the current quarter totaled $95.0 million, compared to $75.0 million in the preceding quarter and $87.3 million in the third quarter a year ago. The increase in loans held for sale was primarily the result of the transfer of $47.5 million of one- to four-family residential loans from portfolio to held for sale during the current quarter. The increase from the prior year was partially offset by the previously mentioned transfer of multifamily loans held for sale to the held for investment loan portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2023. There were no multifamily loans held for sale at September 30, 2024 or June 30, 2024.

Total deposits increased to $13.54 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $13.08 billion at June 30, 2024 and $13.17 billion a year ago. Core deposits increased 4% to $12.02 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $11.55 billion at June 30, 2024, and increased 3% compared to $11.72 billion at September 30, 2023. The increase in core deposits compared to the prior quarter primarily reflects normal seasonal increases primarily from agricultural clients. The increase in core deposits compared to the prior year quarter primarily reflects an increase in third-party insured sweep accounts. Core deposits were 89% of total deposits at September 30, 2024, compared to 88% of total deposits at June 30, 2024 and 89% of total deposits at September 30, 2023. Certificates of deposit decreased slightly to $1.52 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $1.53 billion at June 30, 2024, and increased 4% compared to $1.46 billion a year earlier. The decrease in certificates of deposit during the current quarter compared to the preceding quarter was principally due to a $55.0 million decrease in brokered deposits. The increase in certificates of deposit during the current quarter compared to the third quarter a year ago was principally due to clients seeking higher yields moving funds from core deposit accounts to higher yielding certificates of deposits, partially offset by a $112.5 million decrease in brokered deposits.

FHLB advances were $230.0 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $398.0 million at June 30, 2024 and $140.0 million a year ago. At September 30, 2024, off-balance sheet liquidity included additional borrowing capacity of $3.23 billion at the FHLB and $1.53 billion at the Federal Reserve as well as federal funds line of credit agreements with other financial institutions of $125.0 million.

At September 30, 2024, total common shareholders’ equity was $1.79 billion, or 11.08% of total assets, compared to $1.69 billion or 10.69% of total assets at June 30, 2024, and $1.52 billion or 9.81% of total assets at September 30, 2023. The increase in total common shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2024 compared to June 30, 2024 was due to a $28.4 million increase in retained earnings as a result of $45.2 million in net income, partially offset by the accrual of $16.7 million of cash dividends during the third quarter of 2024, as well as a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $72.0 million as the result of an increase in the fair value of the security portfolio. At September 30, 2024, tangible common shareholders’ equity, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $1.42 billion, or 8.96% of tangible assets, compared to $1.31 billion, or 8.51% of tangible assets, at June 30, 2024, and $1.14 billion, or 7.54% of tangible assets, a year ago. See, “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

Banner and Banner Bank continue to maintain capital levels in excess of the requirements to be categorized as “well-capitalized.” At September 30, 2024, Banner’s estimated common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.30%, its estimated Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets ratio was 10.91%, and its estimated total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 14.92%. These regulatory capital ratios are estimates, pending completion and filing of Banner’s regulatory reports.

Credit Quality

The allowance for credit losses - loans was $154.6 million, or 1.38% of total loans receivable and 359% of non-performing loans, at September 30, 2024, compared to $152.8 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable and 498% of non-performing loans, at June 30, 2024, and $147.0 million, or 1.38% of total loans receivable and 560% of non-performing loans, at September 30, 2023. In addition to the allowance for credit losses - loans, Banner maintains an allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments, which was $13.8 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $14.0 million at June 30, 2024, and $15.0 million at September 30, 2023. Net loan charge-offs totaled $230,000 in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $245,000 in the preceding quarter and $663,000 in the third quarter a year ago. Non-performing loans were $43.0 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $30.7 million at June 30, 2024, and $26.3 million a year ago.

An increase in adversely classified loans, offset in part by payoffs and paydowns, resulted in total substandard loans of $150.1 million as of September 30, 2024. This compares to $122.0 million as of June 30, 2024 and $124.5 million a year ago.

Total non-performing assets were $45.2 million, or 0.28% of total assets, at September 30, 2024, compared to $33.3 million, or 0.21% of total assets, at June 30, 2024, and $26.8 million, or 0.17% of total assets, a year ago.

Conference Call

Banner will host a conference call on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. PDT, to discuss its third quarter results. Interested investors may listen to the call live at www.bannerbank.com. Investment professionals are invited to dial (833) 470-1428 using access code 433614 to participate in the call. A replay of the call will be available at www.bannerbank.com.

About the Company

Banner Corporation is a $16.19 billion bank holding company operating a commercial bank in four Western states through a network of branches offering a full range of deposit services and business, commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural and consumer loans. Visit Banner Bank on the Web at www.bannerbank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this press release and in other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in press releases or other public stockholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases “may,” “believe,” “will,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “plans,” “potential,” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made and based only on information then actually known to Banner. Banner does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These statements may relate to future financial performance, strategic plans or objectives, revenues or earnings projections, or other financial information. By their nature, these statements are subject to numerous uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the statements and could negatively affect Banner’s operating and stock price performance.

Factors that could cause Banner’s actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, include but are not limited to, the following: (1) adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company’s business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation, a recession or slowed economic growth, or increased political instability due to acts of war; (2) changes in the interest rate environment, including increases or decreases in the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”) benchmark rate and duration at which such interest rate levels are maintained, which could affect our revenues and expenses, the value of assets and obligations, and the availability and cost of capital and liquidity; (3) the impact of inflation and the current and future monetary policies of the Federal Reserve in response thereto; (4) the effects of any federal government shutdown; (5) the impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks and related negative press about the banking industry in general on investor and depositor sentiment; (6) expectations regarding key growth initiatives and strategic priorities; (7) the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, which could necessitate additional provisions for credit losses, resulting both from loans originated and loans acquired from other financial institutions; (8) results of examinations by regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require increases in the allowance for credit losses or writing down of assets or impose restrictions or penalties with respect to Banner’s activities; (9) competitive pressures among depository institutions; (10) the effect of inflation on interest rate movements and their impact on client behavior and net interest margin; (11) the impact of repricing and competitors’ pricing initiatives on loan and deposit products; (12) fluctuations in real estate values; (13) the ability to adapt successfully to technological changes to meet clients’ needs and developments in the market place; (14) the ability to access cost-effective funding; (15) disruptions, security breaches or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in, or attacks on, information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform critical processing functions; (16) changes in financial markets; (17) changes in economic conditions in general and in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California in particular; (18) the costs, effects and outcomes of litigation; (19) legislation or regulatory changes, including but not limited to changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules, other governmental initiatives affecting the financial services industry and changes in federal and/or state tax laws or interpretations thereof by taxing authorities; (20) changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; (21) future acquisitions by Banner of other depository institutions or lines of business; (22) future goodwill impairment due to changes in Banner’s business or changes in market conditions; (23) effects of critical accounting policies and judgments, including the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; (24) environmental, social and governance goals and targets; (25) other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and (26) other risks detailed from time to time in Banner’s other reports filed with and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission including Banner’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS		Quarters Ended												Nine Months Ended
(in thousands except shares and per share data)		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023				Sep 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans receivable		$	168,338			$	161,191			$	149,254			$	486,004			$	423,359
Mortgage-backed securities			16,357				16,708				17,691				49,999				54,954
Securities and cash equivalents			11,146				11,239				12,119				33,664				39,521
Total interest income			195,841				189,138				179,064				569,667				517,834
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits			53,785				48,850				31,001				147,248				60,784
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances			2,263				3,621				2,233				8,856				8,654
Other borrowings			1,147				1,160				1,099				3,482				2,251
Subordinated debt			2,971				2,961				2,965				8,901				8,549
Total interest expense			60,166				56,592				37,298				168,487				80,238
Net interest income			135,675				132,546				141,766				401,180				437,596
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES			1,692				2,369				2,027				4,581				8,267
Net interest income after provision for credit losses			133,983				130,177				139,739				396,599				429,329
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Deposit fees and other service charges			10,741				10,590				10,916				32,353				32,078
Mortgage banking operations			3,180				3,006				2,049				8,521				6,426
Bank-owned life insurance			2,445				2,367				2,062				7,049				6,636
Miscellaneous			1,658				1,988				942				5,538				4,010
			18,024				17,951				15,969				53,461				49,150
Net loss on sale of securities			—				(562	)			(2,657	)			(5,465	)			(14,436	)
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value			39				(190	)			(654	)			(1,143	)			(4,357	)
Total non-interest income			18,063				17,199				12,658				46,853				30,357
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salary and employee benefits			61,832				63,831				61,091				188,032				184,452
Less capitalized loan origination costs			(4,354	)			(4,639	)			(4,498	)			(12,669	)			(12,386	)
Occupancy and equipment			12,040				12,128				11,722				36,630				35,686
Information and computer data services			7,134				7,240				7,118				21,694				21,347
Payment and card processing services			5,346				5,691				5,172				16,747				14,459
Professional and legal expenses			2,102				1,201				3,042				4,833				7,563
Advertising and marketing			1,161				1,198				1,362				3,438				3,108
Deposit insurance			2,874				2,858				2,874				8,541				7,603
State and municipal business and use taxes			1,432				1,394				1,359				4,130				3,888
Real estate operations, net			103				297				(383	)			180				(585	)
Amortization of core deposit intangibles			590				724				857				2,037				2,898
Miscellaneous			6,031				6,205				6,175				18,467				17,884
Total non-interest expense			96,291				98,128				95,891				292,060				285,917
Income before provision for income taxes			55,755				49,248				56,506				151,392				173,769
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES			10,602				9,453				10,652				28,885				32,769
NET INCOME		$	45,153			$	39,795			$	45,854			$	122,507			$	141,000
Earnings per common share:
Basic		$	1.31			$	1.15			$	1.33			$	3.56			$	4.11
Diluted		$	1.30			$	1.15			$	1.33			$	3.54			$	4.09
Cumulative dividends declared per common share		$	0.48			$	0.48			$	0.48			$	1.44			$	1.44
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic			34,498,830				34,488,163				34,379,865				34,459,662				34,331,458
Diluted			34,650,322				34,537,012				34,429,726				34,575,498				34,439,214
Increase in common shares outstanding			936				60,531				1,322				108,319				151,931

FINANCIAL CONDITION																		Percentage Change
(in thousands except shares and per share data)		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Dec 31, 2023				Sep 30, 2023				Prior Qtr			Prior Yr Qtr
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks		$	226,568			$	195,163			$	209,634			$	207,171			16	%		9	%
Interest-bearing deposits			252,227				52,295				44,830				44,535			382	%		466	%
Total cash and cash equivalents			478,795				247,458				254,464				251,706			93	%		90	%
Securities – trading			—				—				—				25,268			nm			(100	)%
Securities - available for sale, amortized cost $2,523,968, $2,572,544, $2,729,980 and $2,774,972, respectively			2,237,939				2,197,693				2,373,783				2,287,993			2	%		(2	)%
Securities - held to maturity, fair value $879,278, $852,709, $907,514 and $853,653, respectively			1,013,903				1,023,028				1,059,055				1,082,156			(1	)%		(6	)%
Total securities			3,251,842				3,220,721				3,432,838				3,395,417			1	%		(4	)%
FHLB stock			19,751				27,311				24,028				15,600			(28	)%		27	%
Loans held for sale			78,841				13,421				11,170				54,158			487	%		46	%
Loans receivable			11,224,606				11,143,848				10,810,455				10,611,417			1	%		6	%
Allowance for credit losses – loans			(154,585	)			(152,848	)			(149,643	)			(146,960	)		1	%		5	%
Net loans receivable			11,070,021				10,991,000				10,660,812				10,464,457			1	%		6	%
Accrued interest receivable			66,981				67,520				63,100				61,040			(1	)%		10	%
Property and equipment, net			125,256				126,465				132,231				136,504			(1	)%		(8	)%
Goodwill			373,121				373,121				373,121				373,121			—	%		—	%
Other intangibles, net			3,647				4,237				5,684				6,542			(14	)%		(44	)%
Bank-owned life insurance			310,400				307,948				304,366				303,347			1	%		2	%
Operating lease right-of-use assets			38,192				39,628				43,731				43,447			(4	)%		(12	)%
Other assets			371,829				397,364				364,846				402,541			(6	)%		(8	)%
Total assets		$	16,188,676			$	15,816,194			$	15,670,391			$	15,507,880			2	%		4	%
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing		$	4,688,244			$	4,537,803			$	4,792,369			$	5,197,854			3	%		(10	)%
Interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts			7,328,051				7,016,327				6,759,661				6,518,385			4	%		12	%
Interest-bearing certificates			1,521,853				1,525,133				1,477,467				1,458,313			—	%		4	%
Total deposits			13,538,148				13,079,263				13,029,497				13,174,552			4	%		3	%
Advances from FHLB			230,000				398,000				323,000				140,000			(42	)%		64	%
Other borrowings			154,533				165,956				182,877				188,440			(7	)%		(18	)%
Subordinated notes, net			80,170				89,561				92,851				92,748			(10	)%		(14	)%
Junior subordinated debentures at fair value			66,257				66,831				66,413				66,284			(1	)%		—	%
Operating lease liabilities			42,318				44,056				48,659				48,642			(4	)%		(13	)%
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			237,128				235,515				228,428				231,478			1	%		2	%
Deferred compensation			46,401				46,246				45,975				45,129			—	%		3	%
Total liabilities			14,394,955				14,125,428				14,017,700				13,987,273			2	%		3	%
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock			1,304,792				1,302,236				1,299,651				1,297,307			—	%		1	%
Retained earnings			714,472				686,079				642,175				616,215			4	%		16	%
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(225,543	)			(297,549	)			(289,135	)			(392,915	)		(24	)%		(43	)%
Total shareholders’ equity			1,793,721				1,690,766				1,652,691				1,520,607			6	%		18	%
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	16,188,676			$	15,816,194			$	15,670,391			$	15,507,880			2	%		4	%
Common Shares Issued:
Shares outstanding at end of period			34,456,688				34,455,752				34,348,369				34,345,949
Common shareholders’ equity per share (1)		$	52.06			$	49.07			$	48.12			$	44.27
Common shareholders’ tangible equity per share (1) (2)		$	41.12			$	38.12			$	37.09			$	33.22
Common shareholders’ equity to total assets			11.08	%			10.69	%			10.55	%			9.81	%
Common shareholders’ tangible equity to tangible assets (2)			8.96	%			8.51	%			8.33	%			7.54	%
Consolidated Tier 1 leverage capital ratio			10.91	%			10.80	%			10.56	%			10.40	%

nm		Not meaningful
(1)		Calculation is based on number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period rather than weighted average shares outstanding.
(2)		Common shareholders’ tangible equity and tangible assets exclude goodwill and other intangible assets. These ratios represent non-GAAP financial measures. See, “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
																		Percentage Change
LOANS		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Dec 31, 2023				Sep 30, 2023				Prior Qtr			Prior Yr Qtr
Commercial real estate (CRE):
Owner-occupied		$	990,516			$	950,922			$	915,897			$	911,540			4	%		9	%
Investment properties			1,583,863				1,536,142				1,541,344				1,530,087			3	%		4	%
Small balance CRE			1,218,822				1,234,302				1,178,500				1,169,828			(1	)%		4	%
Multifamily real estate			889,866				717,089				811,232				766,571			24	%		16	%
Construction, land and land development:
Commercial construction			124,051				173,296				170,011				168,061			(28	)%		(26	)%
Multifamily construction			524,108				663,989				503,993				453,129			(21	)%		16	%
One- to four-family construction			507,350				490,237				526,432				536,349			3	%		(5	)%
Land and land development			370,690				352,184				336,639				346,362			5	%		7	%
Commercial business:
Commercial business			1,281,615				1,298,134				1,255,734				1,263,747			(1	)%		1	%
Small business scored			1,087,714				1,074,465				1,022,154				1,000,714			1	%		9	%
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland:
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland			346,686				334,583				331,089				334,626			4	%		4	%
One- to four-family residential			1,575,164				1,603,266				1,518,046				1,438,694			(2	)%		9	%
Consumer:
Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit			622,615				611,739				588,703				579,836			2	%		7	%
Consumer—other			101,546				103,500				110,681				111,873			(2	)%		(9	)%
Total loans receivable		$	11,224,606			$	11,143,848			$	10,810,455			$	10,611,417			1	%		6	%
Loans 30 - 89 days past due and on accrual		$	13,030			$	11,850			$	19,744			$	6,108
Total delinquent loans (including loans on non-accrual), net		$	44,656			$	32,081			$	43,164			$	28,312
Total delinquent loans / Total loans receivable			0.40	%			0.29	%			0.40	%			0.27	%

LOANS BY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION																					Percentage Change
		Sep 30, 2024							Jun 30, 2024				Dec 31, 2023				Sep 30, 2023				Prior Qtr			Prior Yr Qtr
		Amount				Percentage			Amount				Amount				Amount
Washington		$	5,203,637			46	%		$	5,182,378			$	5,095,602			$	5,046,028			—	%		3	%
California			2,796,965			25	%			2,787,190				2,670,923				2,570,175			—	%		9	%
Oregon			2,108,229			19	%			2,072,153				1,974,001				1,929,531			2	%		9	%
Idaho			652,148			6	%			641,209				610,064				600,648			2	%		9	%
Utah			85,316			1	%			80,295				68,931				57,711			6	%		48	%
Other			378,311			3	%			380,623				390,934				407,324			(1	)%		(7	)%
Total loans receivable		$	11,224,606			100	%		$	11,143,848			$	10,810,455			$	10,611,417			1	%		6	%

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
LOAN ORIGINATIONS	Quarters Ended
	Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023
Commercial real estate	$	114,372			$	102,258			$	62,337
Multifamily real estate		314				2,774				12,725
Construction and land		472,506				546,675				421,656
Commercial business		179,871				167,168				157,833
Agricultural business		5,877				22,255				17,466
One- to four-family residential		24,488				34,498				43,622
Consumer		96,137				120,470				70,043
Total loan originations (excluding loans held for sale)	$	893,565			$	996,098			$	785,682

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
		Quarters Ended
CHANGE IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES – LOANS		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023
Balance, beginning of period		$	152,848			$	151,140			$	144,680
Provision for credit losses – loans			1,967				1,953				2,943
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
Commercial real estate			65				98				170
Construction and land			—				—				29
One- to four-family real estate			14				17				59
Commercial business			613				324				403
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland			1				195				19
Consumer			41				112				126
			734				746				806
Loans charged off:
Commercial real estate			—				(347	)			—
Construction and land			(145	)			—				—
Commercial business			(414	)			(137	)			(616	)
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland			—				—				(564	)
Consumer			(405	)			(507	)			(289	)
			(964	)			(991	)			(1,469	)
Net charge-offs			(230	)			(245	)			(663	)
Balance, end of period		$	154,585			$	152,848			$	146,960
Net charge-offs / Average loans receivable			(0.002	)%			(0.002	)%			(0.006	)%

ALLOCATION OF ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES – LOANS		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023
Commercial real estate		$	40,040			$	39,064			$	44,016
Multifamily real estate			10,233				8,253				8,804
Construction and land			28,322				31,597				29,389
One- to four-family real estate			20,463				20,906				17,925
Commercial business			39,779				38,835				34,065
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland			5,340				4,045				3,718
Consumer			10,408				10,148				9,043
Total allowance for credit losses – loans		$	154,585			$	152,848			$	146,960
Allowance for credit losses - loans / Total loans receivable			1.38	%			1.37	%			1.38	%
Allowance for credit losses - loans / Non-performing loans			359	%			498	%			560	%

		Quarters Ended
CHANGE IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023
Balance, beginning of period		$	14,027			$	13,597			$	14,664
(Recapture) provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments			(262	)			430				346
Balance, end of period		$	13,765			$	14,027			$	15,010

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
	Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Dec 31, 2023				Sep 30, 2023
Loans on non-accrual status:
Secured by real estate:
Commercial	$	2,127			$	2,326			$	2,677			$	1,365
Construction and land		4,286				3,999				3,105				5,538
One- to four-family		9,592				8,184				5,702				5,480
Commercial business		10,705				8,694				9,002				5,289
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland		7,703				1,586				3,167				3,170
Consumer		4,636				3,380				3,204				3,378
		39,049				28,169				26,857				24,220
Loans more than 90 days delinquent, still on accrual:
Secured by real estate:
Commercial		2,258				—				—				—
Construction and land		380				—				1,138				—
One- to four-family		961				1,861				1,205				1,799
Commercial business		—				—				1				—
Consumer		359				692				401				245
		3,958				2,553				2,745				2,044
Total non-performing loans		43,007				30,722				29,602				26,264
REO		2,221				2,564				526				546
Total non-performing assets	$	45,228			$	33,286			$	30,128			$	26,810
Total non-performing assets to total assets		0.28	%			0.21	%			0.19	%			0.17	%

LOANS BY CREDIT RISK RATING
	Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Dec 31, 2023				Sep 30, 2023
Pass	$	11,022,014			$	10,971,850			$	10,671,281			$	10,467,498
Special Mention		52,497				50,027				13,732				19,394
Substandard		150,095				121,971				125,442				124,525
Total	$	11,224,606			$	11,143,848			$	10,810,455			$	10,611,417

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION																		Percentage Change
		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Dec 31, 2023				Sep 30, 2023				Prior Qtr			Prior Yr Qtr
Non-interest-bearing		$	4,688,244			$	4,537,803			$	4,792,369			$	5,197,854			3	%		(10	)%
Interest-bearing checking			2,344,561				2,208,742				2,098,526				2,006,866			6	%		17	%
Regular savings accounts			3,339,859				3,192,036				2,980,530				2,751,453			5	%		21	%
Money market accounts			1,643,631				1,615,549				1,680,605				1,760,066			2	%		(7	)%
Total interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts			7,328,051				7,016,327				6,759,661				6,518,385			4	%		12	%
Total core deposits			12,016,295				11,554,130				11,552,030				11,716,239			4	%		3	%
Interest-bearing certificates			1,521,853				1,525,133				1,477,467				1,458,313			—	%		4	%
Total deposits		$	13,538,148			$	13,079,263			$	13,029,497			$	13,174,552			4	%		3	%

GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION OF DEPOSITS
		Sep 30, 2024							Jun 30, 2024				Dec 31, 2023				Sep 30, 2023				Percentage Change
		Amount				Percentage			Amount				Amount				Amount				Prior Qtr			Prior Yr Qtr
Washington		$	7,413,414			55	%		$	7,171,699			$	7,247,392			$	7,241,341			3	%		2	%
Oregon			2,997,843			22	%			2,909,838				2,852,677				2,918,446			3	%		3	%
California			2,423,295			18	%			2,331,793				2,269,557				2,342,345			4	%		3	%
Idaho			703,596			5	%			665,933				659,871				672,420			6	%		5	%
Total deposits		$	13,538,148			100	%		$	13,079,263			$	13,029,497			$	13,174,552			4	%		3	%

INCLUDED IN TOTAL DEPOSITS
		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023
Public non-interest-bearing accounts		$	141,541			$	149,012			$	169,058
Public interest-bearing transaction & savings accounts			246,332				250,136				188,831
Public interest-bearing certificates			28,144				29,101				46,349
Total public deposits		$	416,017			$	428,249			$	404,238
Collateralized public deposits		$	317,960			$	326,524			$	300,189
Total brokered deposits		$	50,333			$	105,309			$	162,856
AVERAGE ACCOUNT BALANCE PER DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023
Number of deposit accounts			459,127				460,107				466,159
Average account balance per account		$	30			$	29			$	28

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
ESTIMATED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024		Actual							Minimum to be categorized as "Adequately Capitalized"							Minimum to be categorized as "Well Capitalized"
		Amount				Ratio			Amount				Ratio			Amount				Ratio
Banner Corporation-consolidated:
Total capital to risk-weighted assets		$	1,988,948			14.92	%		$	1,066,549			8.00	%		$	1,333,186			10.00	%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets			1,725,690			12.94	%			799,912			6.00	%			799,912			6.00	%
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets			1,725,690			10.91	%			632,760			4.00	%			n/a			n/a
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets			1,639,190			12.30	%			599,934			4.50	%			n/a			n/a
Banner Bank:
Total capital to risk-weighted assets			1,862,242			13.95	%			1,067,758			8.00	%			1,334,697			10.00	%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets			1,698,984			12.73	%			800,818			6.00	%			1,067,758			8.00	%
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets			1,698,984			10.74	%			632,851			4.00	%			791,063			5.00	%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets			1,698,984			12.73	%			600,614			4.50	%			867,553			6.50	%
These regulatory capital ratios are estimates, pending completion and filing of Banner’s regulatory reports.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
(rates / ratios annualized)
ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST SPREAD	Quarters Ended
	Sep 30, 2024											Jun 30, 2024											Sep 30, 2023
	Average Balance				Interest and Dividends				Yield / Cost (3)			Average Balance				Interest and Dividends				Yield / Cost (3)			Average Balance				Interest and Dividends				Yield / Cost (3)
Interest-earning assets:
Held for sale loans	$	26,954			$	453			6.69	%		$	11,665			$	206			7.10	%		$	56,697			$	765			5.35	%
Mortgage loans		9,207,468				135,497			5.85	%			9,006,857				129,230			5.77	%			8,596,705				118,285			5.46	%
Commercial/agricultural loans		1,879,215				32,547			6.89	%			1,874,039				31,761			6.82	%			1,826,907				29,894			6.49	%
Consumer and other loans		128,548				2,154			6.67	%			132,661				2,156			6.54	%			138,723				2,226			6.37	%
Total loans (1)		11,242,185				170,651			6.04	%			11,025,222				163,353			5.96	%			10,619,032				151,170			5.65	%
Mortgage-backed securities		2,623,399				16,498			2.50	%			2,672,187				16,850			2.54	%			2,863,345				17,834			2.47	%
Other securities		943,310				11,120			4.69	%			958,809				11,181			4.69	%			1,071,389				12,128			4.49	%
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		51,604				493			3.80	%			58,022				578			4.01	%			43,594				529			4.81	%
FHLB stock		16,664				412			9.84	%			21,080				365			6.96	%			16,443				385			9.29	%
Total investment securities		3,634,977				28,523			3.12	%			3,710,098				28,974			3.14	%			3,994,771				30,876			3.07	%
Total interest-earning assets		14,877,162				199,174			5.33	%			14,735,320				192,327			5.25	%			14,613,803				182,046			4.94	%
Non-interest-earning assets		981,290											926,411											932,364
Total assets	$	15,858,452										$	15,661,731										$	15,546,167
Deposits:
Interest-bearing checking accounts	$	2,295,723				9,497			1.65	%		$	2,156,214				7,621			1.42	%		$	1,971,179				4,190			0.84	%
Savings accounts		3,268,647				19,299			2.35	%			3,147,522				17,200			2.20	%			2,659,890				8,400			1.25	%
Money market accounts		1,611,543				9,184			2.27	%			1,659,327				9,124			2.21	%			1,793,953				6,639			1.47	%
Certificates of deposit		1,540,637				15,805			4.08	%			1,503,597				14,905			3.99	%			1,412,542				11,772			3.31	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		8,716,550				53,785			2.45	%			8,466,660				48,850			2.32	%			7,837,564				31,001			1.57	%
Non-interest-bearing deposits		4,601,755				—			—	%			4,634,738				—			—	%			5,316,023				—			—	%
Total deposits		13,318,305				53,785			1.61	%			13,101,398				48,850			1.50	%			13,153,587				31,001			0.94	%
Other interest-bearing liabilities:
FHLB advances		161,413				2,263			5.58	%			259,549				3,621			5.61	%			161,087				2,233			5.50	%
Other borrowings		159,439				1,147			2.86	%			175,518				1,160			2.66	%			194,659				1,099			2.24	%
Junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes		179,075				2,971			6.60	%			179,178				2,961			6.65	%			182,678				2,965			6.44	%
Total borrowings		499,927				6,381			5.08	%			614,245				7,742			5.07	%			538,424				6,297			4.64	%
Total funding liabilities		13,818,232				60,166			1.73	%			13,715,643				56,592			1.66	%			13,692,011				37,298			1.08	%
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities (2)		311,803											294,794											296,578
Total liabilities		14,130,035											14,010,437											13,988,589
Shareholders’ equity		1,728,417											1,651,294											1,557,578
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	15,858,452										$	15,661,731										$	15,546,167
Net interest income/rate spread (tax equivalent)					$	139,008			3.60	%						$	135,735			3.59	%						$	144,748			3.86	%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)									3.72	%										3.70	%										3.93	%
Reconciliation to reported net interest income:
Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis						(3,333	)										(3,189	)										(2,982	)
Net interest income and margin, as reported					$	135,675			3.63	%						$	132,546			3.62	%						$	141,766			3.85	%
Additional Key Financial Ratios:
Return on average assets									1.13	%										1.02	%										1.17	%
Adjusted return on average assets (4)									1.13	%										1.04	%										1.25	%
Return on average equity									10.39	%										9.69	%										11.68	%
Adjusted return on average equity (4)									10.39	%										9.83	%										12.51	%
Average equity/average assets									10.90	%										10.54	%										10.02	%
Average interest-earning assets/average interest-bearing liabilities									161.42	%										162.27	%										174.47	%
Average interest-earning assets/average funding liabilities									107.66	%										107.43	%										106.73	%
Non-interest income/average assets									0.45	%										0.44	%										0.32	%
Non-interest expense/average assets									2.42	%										2.52	%										2.45	%
Efficiency ratio									62.63	%										65.53	%										62.10	%
Adjusted efficiency ratio (4)									61.27	%										63.60	%										59.00	%

(1)		Average balances include loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis and accruing loans 90 days or more past due. Amortization of net deferred loan fees/costs is included with interest on loans.
(2)		Average other non-interest-bearing liabilities include fair value adjustments related to junior subordinated debentures.
(3)		Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax equivalent basis. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on loans was $2.3 million, $2.2 million and $1.9 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on tax exempt securities was $1.0 million for both the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 and $1.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
(4)		Represent non-GAAP financial measures. See, “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
(rates / ratios annualized)
ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST SPREAD	Nine Months Ended
	Sep 30, 2024											Sep 30, 2023
	Average Balance				Interest and Dividends				Yield/Cost (3)			Average Balance				Interest and Dividends				Yield/Cost (3)
Interest-earning assets:
Held for sale loans	$	16,225			$	826			6.80	%		$	55,157			$	2,174			5.27	%
Mortgage loans		9,036,256				390,011			5.77	%			8,427,034				337,282			5.35	%
Commercial/agricultural loans		1,861,182				95,155			6.83	%			1,768,685				82,803			6.26	%
Consumer and other loans		131,676				6,506			6.60	%			138,246				6,478			6.26	%
Total loans (1)		11,045,339				492,498			5.96	%			10,389,122				428,737			5.52	%
Mortgage-backed securities		2,674,555				50,424			2.52	%			2,971,124				55,386			2.49	%
Other securities		962,183				33,802			4.69	%			1,220,074				40,155			4.40	%
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		51,630				1,530			3.96	%			47,330				1,694			4.79	%
FHLB stock		18,931				986			6.96	%			18,772				632			4.50	%
Total investment securities		3,707,299				86,742			3.13	%			4,257,300				97,867			3.07	%
Total interest-earning assets		14,752,638				579,240			5.24	%			14,646,422				526,604			4.81	%
Non-interest-earning assets		950,588											930,934
Total assets	$	15,703,226										$	15,577,356
Deposits:
Interest-bearing checking accounts	$	2,185,796				23,834			1.46	%		$	1,874,518				7,427			0.53	%
Savings accounts		3,161,266				51,778			2.19	%			2,604,089				15,179			0.78	%
Money market accounts		1,648,208				26,696			2.16	%			1,971,514				16,445			1.12	%
Certificates of deposit		1,514,982				44,940			3.96	%			1,118,874				21,733			2.60	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		8,510,252				147,248			2.31	%			7,568,995				60,784			1.07	%
Non-interest-bearing deposits		4,649,297				—			—	%			5,571,896				—			—	%
Total deposits		13,159,549				147,248			1.49	%			13,140,891				60,784			0.62	%
Other interest-bearing liabilities:
FHLB advances		211,135				8,856			5.60	%			219,461				8,654			5.27	%
Other borrowings		171,838				3,482			2.71	%			203,932				2,251			1.48	%
Junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes		179,941				8,901			6.61	%			186,964				8,549			6.11	%
Total borrowings		562,914				21,239			5.04	%			610,357				19,454			4.26	%
Total funding liabilities		13,722,463				168,487			1.64	%			13,751,248				80,238			0.78	%
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities (2)		303,367											289,558
Total liabilities		14,025,830											14,040,806
Shareholders’ equity		1,677,396											1,536,550
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	15,703,226										$	15,577,356
Net interest income/rate spread (tax equivalent)					$	410,753			3.60	%						$	446,366			4.03	%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)									3.72	%										4.07	%
Reconciliation to reported net interest income:
Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis						(9,573	)										(8,770	)
Net interest income and margin, as reported					$	401,180			3.63	%						$	437,596			3.99	%
Additional Key Financial Ratios:
Return on average assets									1.04	%										1.21	%
Adjusted return on average assets (4)									1.08	%										1.34	%
Return on average equity									9.76	%										12.27	%
Adjusted return on average equity (4)									10.16	%										13.60	%
Average equity/average assets									10.68	%										9.86	%
Average interest-earning assets/average interest-bearing liabilities									162.60	%										179.07	%
Average interest-earning assets/average funding liabilities									107.51	%										106.51	%
Non-interest income/average assets									0.40	%										0.26	%
Non-interest expense/average assets									2.48	%										2.45	%
Efficiency ratio									65.19	%										61.10	%
Adjusted efficiency ratio (4)									62.84	%										57.19	%

(1)		Average balances include loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis and loans 90 days or more past due. Amortization of net deferred loan fees/costs is included with interest on loans.
(2)		Average other non-interest-bearing liabilities include fair value adjustments related to junior subordinated debentures.
(3)		Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax equivalent basis. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on loans was $6.5 million and $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on tax exempt securities was $3.1 million and $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.
(4)		Represent non-GAAP financial measures. See, “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
* Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), this earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Tangible common shareholders’ equity per share and the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets, and references to adjusted revenue, adjusted earnings, the adjusted return on average assets, the adjusted return on average equity and the adjusted efficiency ratio represent non-GAAP financial measures. Management has presented these non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release because it believes that they provide useful and comparative information to assess trends in Banner’s core operations reflected in the current quarter’s results and facilitate the comparison of our performance with the performance of our peers. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for any analysis based on GAAP. Where applicable, comparable earnings information using GAAP financial measures is also presented. Because not all companies use the same calculations, our presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as calculated by other companies. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the tables below:
ADJUSTED REVENUE	Quarters Ended												Nine Months Ended
	Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023				Sep 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023
Net interest income (GAAP)	$	135,675			$	132,546			$	141,766			$	401,180			$	437,596
Non-interest income (GAAP)		18,063				17,199				12,658				46,853				30,357
Total revenue (GAAP)		153,738				149,745				154,424				448,033				467,953
Exclude: Net loss on sale of securities		—				562				2,657				5,465				14,436
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value		(39	)			190				654				1,143				4,357
Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP)	$	153,699			$	150,497			$	157,735			$	454,641			$	486,746

ADJUSTED EARNINGS	Quarters Ended												Nine Months Ended
	Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023				Sep 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023
Net income (GAAP)	$	45,153			$	39,795			$	45,854			$	122,507			$	141,000
Exclude: Net loss on sale of securities		—				562				2,657				5,465				14,436
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value		(39	)			190				654				1,143				4,357
Banner Forward expenses (1)		—				—				996				—				1,334
Related net tax expense (benefit)		9				(180	)			(1,033	)			(1,586	)			(4,830	)
Total adjusted earnings (non-GAAP)	$	45,123			$	40,367			$	49,128			$	127,529			$	156,297
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)	$	1.30			$	1.15			$	1.33			$	3.54			$	4.09
Diluted adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP)	$	1.30			$	1.17			$	1.43			$	3.69			$	4.54
Return on average assets		1.13	%			1.02	%			1.17	%			1.04	%			1.21	%
Adjusted return on average assets (2)		1.13	%			1.04	%			1.25	%			1.08	%			1.34	%
Return on average equity		10.39	%			9.69	%			11.68	%			9.76	%			12.27	%
Adjusted return on average equity (3)		10.39	%			9.83	%			12.51	%			10.16	%			13.60	%

(1)		Included in miscellaneous expenses in results of operations.
(2)		Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) divided by average assets.
(3)		Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) divided by average equity.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
ADJUSTED EFFICIENCY RATIO		Quarters Ended												Nine Months Ended
		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023				Sep 30, 2024				Sep 30, 2023
Non-interest expense (GAAP)		$	96,291			$	98,128			$	95,891			$	292,060			$	285,917
Exclude: Banner Forward expenses (1)			—				—				(996	)			—				(1,334	)
CDI amortization			(590	)			(724	)			(857	)			(2,037	)			(2,898	)
State/municipal tax expense			(1,432	)			(1,394	)			(1,359	)			(4,130	)			(3,888	)
REO operations			(103	)			(297	)			383				(180	)			585
Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)		$	94,166			$	95,713			$	93,062			$	285,713			$	278,382
Net interest income (GAAP)		$	135,675			$	132,546			$	141,766			$	401,180			$	437,596
Non-interest income (GAAP)			18,063				17,199				12,658				46,853				30,357
Total revenue (GAAP)			153,738				149,745				154,424				448,033				467,953
Exclude: Net loss on sale of securities			—				562				2,657				5,465				14,436
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value			(39	)			190				654				1,143				4,357
Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP)		$	153,699			$	150,497			$	157,735			$	454,641			$	486,746
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)			62.63	%			65.53	%			62.10	%			65.19	%			61.10	%
Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (2)			61.27	%			63.60	%			59.00	%			62.84	%			57.19	%

(1)		Included in miscellaneous expenses in results of operations.
(2)		Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP) divided by adjusted revenue.

TANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY TO TANGIBLE ASSETS
		Sep 30, 2024				Jun 30, 2024				Dec 31, 2023				Sep 30, 2023
Shareholders’ equity (GAAP)		$	1,793,721			$	1,690,766			$	1,652,691			$	1,520,607
Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net			376,768				377,358				378,805				379,663
Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)		$	1,416,953			$	1,313,408			$	1,273,886			$	1,140,944
Total assets (GAAP)		$	16,188,676			$	15,816,194			$	15,670,391			$	15,507,880
Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net			376,768				377,358				378,805				379,663
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)		$	15,811,908			$	15,438,836			$	15,291,586			$	15,128,217
Common shareholders’ equity to total assets (GAAP)			11.08	%			10.69	%			10.55	%			9.81	%
Tangible common shareholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)			8.96	%			8.51	%			8.33	%			7.54	%
TANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER SHARE
Shareholders’ equity (GAAP)		$	1,793,721			$	1,690,766			$	1,652,691			$	1,520,607
Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)		$	1,416,953			$	1,313,408			$	1,273,886			$	1,140,944
Common shares outstanding at end of period			34,456,688				34,455,752				34,348,369				34,345,949
Common shareholders’ equity (book value) per share (GAAP)		$	52.06			$	49.07			$	48.12			$	44.27
Tangible common shareholders’ equity (tangible book value) per share (non-GAAP)		$	41.12			$	38.12			$	37.09			$	33.22

 

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MARK J. GRESCOVICH, PRESIDENT & CEO

ROBERT G. BUTTERFIELD, CFO

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Source: Banner Corporation

FAQ

What was Banner 's net income for Q3 2024?

Banner reported a net income of $45.2 million for Q3 2024.

What is Banner 's net interest income for Q3 2024?

Banner 's net interest income for Q3 2024 was $135.7 million.

What dividend did Banner declare for Q3 2024?

Banner declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share for Q3 2024.

How did Banner 's net loans change in Q3 2024?

Net loans increased to $11.07 billion in Q3 2024.

What was Banner 's net interest margin for Q3 2024?

The net interest margin for Q3 2024 was 3.72%.

How much did Banner 's total assets grow in Q3 2024?

Total assets grew to $16.19 billion in Q3 2024.