Successful Merger with Southern States
FB Financial completed the merger with Southern States, receiving regulatory approval and closing the transaction within 90 days. This adds immediate scale and accretive earnings, strengthening the franchise in key cities and expanding into new markets in Georgia and Alabama.
Loan and Deposit Growth
Loans grew at an annualized rate of 4.2% and deposits at an annualized rate of 7.2% for Q2. The bank remains optimistic about mid- to high single-digit growth targets for both loans and deposits.
Positive Impact from Securities Restructure
A significant securities transaction was executed, selling $266 million in investment securities at a pretax loss, intended for reinvestment in higher-yielding assets. This is expected to enhance earnings momentum for the latter half of 2025 and 2026.
Net Interest Margin Improvement
Net interest income increased by 3.5% from the prior quarter and 8.6% from the previous year. The tax equivalent margin expanded by 13 basis points to 3.68%.