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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
BOSTON, January 22, 2026--Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
About this update from Eastern Bankshares, Inc.
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