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M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) is one of the 20 largest commercial bank holding companies in the United States, serving over two million consumer households and commercial clients through more than 700 branches and with a workforce of over 15,000 employees. Founded over 150 years ago in Buffalo, N.Y., M&T Bank is known for its strong regional presence and commitment to community banking.
M&T Bank offers a comprehensive range of financial services including commercial and consumer banking, lending, and wealth management. The bank's principal subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates across 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C., focusing on commercial real estate, commercial-related lending, and retail operations. Through its affiliate, Wilmington Trust, M&T also provides premier wealth management and corporate trust solutions.
In recent financial announcements, M&T Bank reported a quarterly net income of $531 million for Q1 2024, reflecting solid earnings growth and prudent expense management. The company has demonstrated strong liquidity and capital positions, maintaining stability in its deposit base and increasing levels of borrowings. Additionally, M&T has been actively involved in managing its commercial real estate exposure while continuing to grow its commercial and consumer loan portfolios.
Key recent achievements include M&T Realty Capital Corporation's record 2023 production volume for the Seniors Housing Team, with significant financing of $575 million in closed loans. Moreover, M&T successfully refinanced a 371-unit seniors housing and healthcare facility with a $105 million Freddie Mac loan. The company continues to focus on strategic growth and maintaining strong customer relationships.
On the technological front, M&T has made advancements in its internal profitability reporting to align with organizational changes and enhance its management reporting system. This realignment into three reportable segments—Commercial Bank, Retail Bank, and Institutional Services and Wealth Management—aims to provide better insights and operational efficiency.
M&T Bank is committed to building and maintaining public trust through prudent lending and support for civic institutions. The company emphasizes the importance of trust in its operations, which is evident in its longstanding tradition of providing transparent and insightful communication to shareholders.
For more information, visit the company's website or follow their latest updates and announcements on their Investor Relations page.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) reported Q4 2024 net income of $681 million, or $3.86 diluted earnings per share, and full-year net income of $2.59 billion, or $14.64 per share. The bank's Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio strengthened to 11.67%, marking the seventh consecutive quarterly increase.
Key Q4 highlights include a net interest margin of 3.58%, down from 3.62% in Q3 2024, and loan growth in commercial, industrial, and consumer segments, offset by reduced commercial real estate loans. The bank repurchased common stock worth $200 million in Q4. Nonaccrual loans improved to 1.25% of total loans, down from 1.42% in Q3 2024.
The provision for credit losses was $140 million in Q4 2024, with net charge-offs at 0.47% of average loans. For the full year 2024, the provision totaled $610 million compared to $645 million in 2023.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has declared quarterly cash dividends for two series of its perpetual preferred stock. Series H Preferred Stock shareholders will receive $0.3515625 per share, while Series J Preferred Stock holders will get $187.50 per share (equivalent to $0.46875 per depositary share). Both dividends will be payable on March 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 3, 2025.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has appointed Krista Phillips as its first Chief Customer Officer, effective January 6, 2025. In this newly created role, Phillips will lead the bank's customer experience, marketing, and analytics teams to enhance service delivery and ensure consistent brand presence across M&T's footprint.
Phillips brings over 25 years of financial services experience, most recently serving as Executive Vice President at Wells Fargo, where she led consumer credit cards and enterprise marketing. Previously, she held senior positions at Citi, including Head of Brand Management, Advertising, and Insights for the Global Consumer Bank.
Based in Wilmington, DE, Phillips will report to Chris Kay, M&T's Head of Enterprise Platforms, and join the bank's Executive Leadership Team. Her appointment aims to strengthen M&T's customer-centric approach through data-driven insights and enhanced service capabilities.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has scheduled the announcement of its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings results. The company will release its financial results via press release before market opening on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Following the release, M&T will host a conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the earnings results.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has announced a decrease in its prime lending rate. The rate will be reduced from 7.75% to 7.50%, marking a 25 basis points reduction. This change will take effect on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has appointed Shannon Lazare as its new New Jersey Regional President. Lazare, who joined M&T in 2013, will lead the bank's local growth and community engagement initiatives throughout New Jersey, succeeding Tom Comiskey who was promoted to Area Executive in the Commercial Bank.
With over 20 years of financial services experience, Lazare will oversee the bank's community engagement, economic development, and charitable initiatives while maintaining her role as Business Banking Regional Manager. M&T Bank maintains a strong presence in New Jersey with 64 branches and has consistently ranked among the top 10 SBA lenders for the past decade. In 2023, the bank's New Jersey Charitable Foundation Committee awarded $2.7 million to more than 175 local nonprofits.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has announced its schedule for 2026 quarterly earnings conference calls and revised dates for 2025 earnings reviews. 2026 earnings calls are scheduled for April 15, July 15, October 16, 2026, and January 19, 2027, all at 8:00 a.m. ET. The bank also updated its 2025 earnings call schedule, with the first quarter remaining on April 14, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET, while adjusting times for subsequent quarters to 11:00 a.m. ET for Q2 and Q3, and 10:00 a.m. ET for Q4. Detailed announcements will be issued before each quarter's close.
Clara Capital has announced a new treasury banking relationship with M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB). The partnership includes comprehensive banking services, treasury management, and enhanced account management capabilities. Additionally, Clara Capital has secured a $20 million line of credit from Revere Capital. The combination of the new credit line and M&T banking relationship strengthens Clara Capital's financial infrastructure to support its continued growth. The company expects this partnership to optimize liquidity management and enhance operational scalability.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 31, 2024, to shareholders who are on record as of December 2, 2024.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has announced its participation in the upcoming Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference in New York City. Company representatives will deliver a presentation to investors and analysts on December 11, 2024, at 8:40 a.m. (ET). The presentation will be accessible via webcast through M&T's investor relations website and may contain significant material information for stakeholders.