Western Alliance Bank Issues Updated Form 8-K in Light of Recent Industry Developments

Rhea-AI Summary

Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) has strengthened its liquidity position amid recent industry events, as indicated in its updated Form 8-K filing. The bank's cash reserves exceed $25 billion and insured deposits surpass 50% of total deposits. The bank's CET1 capital ratio, reflecting unrealized losses, stands at approximately 7.9% as of December 31, 2022, which is competitive compared to its peers. No securities have been sold to date, and the bank remains committed to meeting client funding needs. These measures follow a supportive statement from banking agencies reaffirming confidence in the banking industry's strength.

Positive

• Cash reserves exceed $25 billion, indicating strong liquidity.
• Insured deposits are over 50% of total deposits, enhancing depositor confidence.
• CET1 capital ratio at approximately 7.9% as of December 31, 2022, compares favorably to peers.

Negative

• None.

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL), in light of recent industry events, filed an updated Form 8-K this morning. Please see the 8-K here, which includes the following statement from Western Alliance Bank President and CEO Kenneth Vecchione:

“Since the statement we released last week, Western Alliance has taken additional steps to strengthen its liquidity position to ensure that we are in a position to meet all of our client funding needs, including increasing our borrowing capacity. As of this morning, cash reserves exceed $25 billion and are growing, while deposit outflows have been moderate. Including accounts eligible for pass-through insurance, insured deposits exceed 50% of total deposits.”

Mr. Vecchione added: “We also welcome the banking agencies’ statement yesterday expressing their commitment to ensuring liquidity within the banking system, and their confidence in the strength of the banking industry. Although there have been no sales of securities to date, if adjusted to reflect unrealized losses in our held-to-maturity and available for sale investment book, our CET1 capital ratio as of 12/31/22 would be approximately 7.9%, which compares very favorably to peers and reflects the fundamental strength of our bank.”

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

With more than $65 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Through its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, business clients benefit from a full spectrum of tailored banking solutions and outstanding service delivered by industry experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked #1 top-performing large bank with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by both American Banker and Bank Director. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide. For more information, visit westernalliancebank.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements that relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding our expectations with regard to our business, financial and operating results, including deposit balances and capital ratios, future economic performance and dividends. The forward-looking statements contained herein reflect our current views about future events and financial performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause our actual results to differ significantly from historical results and those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical or expected results include, among others: the risk factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; the potential adverse effects of unusual and infrequently occurring events; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in the areas in which we conduct or will conduct our business; the impact on financial markets from geopolitical conflicts; inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations; increases in competitive pressures among financial institutions and businesses offering similar products and services; higher defaults on our loan portfolio than we expect; changes in management’s estimate of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; legislative or regulatory changes or changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; supervisory actions by regulatory agencies which may limit our ability to pursue certain growth opportunities, including expansion through acquisitions; additional regulatory requirements resulting from our continued growth; management’s estimates and projections of interest rates and interest rate policy; the execution of our business plan; and other factors affecting the financial services industry generally or the banking industry in particular.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We do not intend and disclaim any duty or obligation to update or revise any industry information or forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, set forth in this press release to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.

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Source: Western Alliance Bancorporation

FAQ

What recent steps has Western Alliance Bank (WAL) taken to improve liquidity?

Western Alliance Bank has increased its cash reserves to over $25 billion and enhanced its borrowing capacity to strengthen liquidity.

What is the current CET1 capital ratio for Western Alliance Bank (WAL)?

The CET1 capital ratio for Western Alliance Bank is approximately 7.9% as of December 31, 2022.

How much of Western Alliance Bank's (WAL) deposits are insured?

Insured deposits at Western Alliance Bank exceed 50% of total deposits.

Has Western Alliance Bank (WAL) sold any securities recently?

No, Western Alliance Bank has not sold any securities to date.