Connectone Bancorp, Inc.NASDAQ: CNOB

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

Credit Trends Remain Solid

Net Interest Margin Widening as Expected

Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the “Company” or “ConnectOne”), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income (loss) available to common stockholders of $39.5 million for the third quarter of 2025 compared with $(21.8) million for the second quarter of 2025 and $15.7 million for the third quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings (loss) per share were $0.78 for the third quarter of 2025 compared with $(0.52) for the second quarter of 2025 and $0.41 for the third quarter of 2024. On June 1, 2025, the merger with The First of Long Island Corporation (“FLIC”) was completed, thus operating results for the second quarter include one month of activity from FLIC. Prior quarters include only the operations of ConnectOne. Return on average assets was 1.16%, (0.73)% and 0.70% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively. Return on average tangible common equity was 14.74%, (8.42)% and 6.93% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively.

Operating net income available to common stockholders was $35.5 million for the third quarter of 2025, $23.1 million for the second quarter of 2025 and $16.1 million for the third quarter of 2024. Operating diluted earnings per share were $0.70 for the third quarter of 2025, $0.55 for the second quarter of 2025 and $0.42 for the third quarter of 2024. The third quarter of 2025 results included several nonrecurring items that contributed to the overall increase in net income available to common stockholders and diluted EPS. Notably, these items included a $6.6 million Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERTC”) and a $3.5 million defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain, which were partially offset by $2.9 million in merger and restructuring expenses. See additional discussion of these nonrecurring items in the “Operating Results” section below. Operating return on average assets was 1.05%, 0.89% and 0.72% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively. Operating return on average tangible common equity was 12.55%, 9.29% and 7.03% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively. See supplemental tables for a complete reconciliation of GAAP earnings to operating earnings, and other non-GAAP measures.

The increase in net income available to common stockholders and diluted earnings per share during the third quarter of 2025 when compared to the second quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $30.2 million reduction in the provision for credit losses. The decrease was primarily due to an initial provision of $27.4 million related to the merger with FLIC that was recorded during the second quarter of 2025. Also contributing to the increase in earnings was a $23.1 million increase in net interest income, a $15.0 million decrease in noninterest expenses and a $14.2 million increase in noninterest income. These items were partially offset by an increase in income tax expense of $21.3 million. The increase in net income available to common stockholders and diluted earnings per share during the third quarter of 2025 when compared to the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a $41.1 million increase in net interest income and a $14.7 million increase in noninterest income. These increases were partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $20.0 million, an increase in income tax expense of $10.3 million, and an increase in the provision for credit losses of $1.7 million.

“ConnectOne’s strong third quarter performance highlights the team’s disciplined execution and commitment to deepening client relationships while delivering on the Bank’s strategic objectives,” commented Frank Sorrentino, ConnectOne’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “With our first full quarter post-merger, we’re operating seamlessly as one organization, realizing the positive financial benefits of the combination and expanded footprint.”

“Supported by solid momentum across the business, our loan and deposit pipeline is healthy, further propelled by our expansion on Long Island. Our third quarter client deposits increased at an annualized rate of 4.0% since June 30, 2025 while loans increased over 5.0%.” Mr. Sorrentino added, “The merger has also significantly improved our loan and deposit mix, net interest margin, and profitability ratios. During the quarter, our net interest margin expanded five basis points sequentially to 3.11% while our spot margin exceeded 3.20% at quarter-end. Additionally, pre-provision net operating revenue increased to 1.61% from 1.52% last quarter and from 1.13% year-over-year.”

“Our credit quality remains sound and stable, with nonperforming assets at just 0.28% and annualized net charge-offs below 0.20%. Noninterest income continues to build, operating efficiency is improving, and capital ratios remain strong with the Company’s total risk-based capital ratio at 13.88% and a tangible common equity ratio of 8.36%.”

Mr. Sorrentino concluded, “To date, we’ve built a strong, high-performing franchise. Looking ahead, we’re maintaining a clear focus on our strategic priorities, driving profitable growth,  and creating sustainable long-term value for shareholders.”

Dividend Declarations

The Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on both its common stock and its outstanding preferred stock. A cash dividend on common stock of $0.18 per share will be paid on December 1, 2025, to common stockholders of record on November 14, 2025. A dividend of $0.328125 per depositary share, representing a 1/40th interest in a share of the Company’s 5.25% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, will also be paid on December 1, 2025 to holders of record on November 14, 2025.

Operating Results

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the third quarter of 2025 was $103.2 million, an increase of $23.3 million, or 29.3%, from the second quarter of 2025. The increase from the second quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a 5 basis-point widening of the net interest margin to 3.11% from 3.06%, and a 25.8% increase in average interest earning assets. The increase in average interest-earning assets was primarily due to the merger with FLIC. The margin benefited from a 12 basis-point decrease in the average costs of deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits. The decrease in average costs of deposits was partially offset by increases in the cost of subordinated debentures and borrowings.  The Company redeemed $75 million of subordinated debentures with a rate of 9.92% on September 15, 2025. The net interest margin for the third quarter was negatively impacted by the outstanding subordinated debentures and by excess cash balances, due to merger-related re-positioning.

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the third quarter of 2025 increased $41.4 million, or 67.2%, from the third quarter of 2024, due to a 44 basis-point widening of the net interest margin to 3.11% from 2.67%, and a 43.1% increase in average interest earning assets. The increase in average interest-earning assets was primarily due to the merger with FLIC. The margin benefited from a 70 basis-point decrease in the average costs of deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits, partially offset by an increase in cost of subordinated debt.

Noninterest income was $19.4 million in the third quarter of 2025, $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2025 and $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2024. During the third quarter of 2025, the Company realized a $6.6 million one-time benefit related to the ERTC, a federal program under the CARES Act intended to encourage employee retention during the COVID19 pandemic. Additionally, the Company also recognized a $3.5 million defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain. The gain resulted from freezing the FLIC defined benefit pension plan on September 30, 2025. Excluding the impact of these two non-recurring items, noninterest income increased $4.1 million during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the linked quarter. The increases were due to a $1.3 million increase in net gains on equity securities, a $1.3 million increase in deposit, loan and other income, a $0.8 million increase in BOLI income and a $0.7 million increase in net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale (primarily SBA loans). The increases in deposit, loan and other income and BOLI income were primarily due to the merger with FLIC. Excluding the aforementioned ERTC and defined pension plan curtailment gain, noninterest income increased by $4.6 million during the third quarter compared to the third quarter of 2024. The increases were due to a $2.0 million increase in deposit, loan and other income, a $1.2 million increase in net gains on equity securities, a $0.8 million increase in BOLI income and a $0.5 million increase in net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale (primarily SBA loans). The increases in deposit, loan and other income and BOLI income were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Noninterest expenses were $58.7 million for the third quarter of 2025, $73.6 million for the second quarter of 2025 and $38.6 million for the third quarter of 2024. The decrease of $15.0 million during the third quarter of 2025 when compared to the second quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $28.8 million decrease in merger expenses, which was partially offset by a $7.2 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $1.9 million increase in amortization of core deposit intangibles, a $1.6 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses and a $1.0 million restructuring and exit charge. The $20.0 million increase in noninterest expenses for the third quarter of 2025 when compared to the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a $9.4 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $2.9 million increase in amortization of core deposit intangibles, a $2.2 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses and a $1.2 million increase in merger expenses. The variances from the third quarter of 2025 to the third quarter of 2024 were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Income tax expense (benefit) was $16.3 million for the third quarter of 2025, $(5.0) million for the second quarter of 2025 and $6.0 million for the third quarter of 2024. The effective tax rates were 28.4%, (19.7)% and 26.0% for the third quarter of 2025, second quarter of 2025 and third quarter of 2024, respectively. The variances in expense and rates for these periods were primarily due to the merger with FLIC. For 2026, our effective tax rate is estimated to be approximately 28.0%, reflecting statutory rates for metropolitan New York City, book/tax permanent differences, organizational structure and investment tax credits.

Asset Quality

The provision for credit losses was $5.5 million for the third quarter of 2025, $35.7 million for the second quarter of 2025 and $3.8 million for the third quarter of 2024. Included in the provision for the second quarter of 2025 was a $27.4 million initial provision for credit losses related to the FLIC merger. In each of the quarters presented, the provision for credit losses reflected net portfolio growth, charges related to individually evaluated loans, and changing macroeconomic forecasts and conditions.

Nonperforming assets, which includes nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned (the Bank had no other real estate owned during the periods reported), were $39.7 million as of September 30, 2025, $57.3 million as of December 31, 2024 and $51.3 million as of September 30, 2024. The decrease in nonaccrual loans was primarily due to the work out of three CRE relationships totaling $22.0 million. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets were 0.28% as of September 30, 2025, 0.58% as of December 31, 2024 and 0.53% as of September 30, 2024. The ratio of nonaccrual loans to loans receivable was 0.35%, 0.69% and 0.63%, as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively. The annualized net loan charge-offs ratio was 0.18% for the third quarter of 2025, 0.22% for the second quarter of 2025 and 0.17% for the third quarter of 2024.

The allowance for credit losses represented 1.38%, 1.00% and 1.02% of loans receivable as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024, and September 30, 2024, respectively. The allowance for credit losses related to the loan portfolio increased $73.8 million to $156.5 million, compared to $82.7 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to the FLIC merger: $43.3 million of allowance recorded through goodwill related to the purchased credit-deteriorated loans and $27.4 million reflecting the initial provision for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonaccrual loans was 394.5% as of September 30, 2025, 144.3% as of December 31, 2024 and 160.8% as of September 30, 2024. Criticized and classified loans as a percentage of loans receivable was 2.59% as of September 30, 2025, down from 2.68% as of December 31, 2024 and up from 2.23% as of September 30, 2024. Loans delinquent 30 to 89 days were 0.08% of loans receivable as of September 30, 2025, up from 0.04% as of December 31, 2024 and down from 0.16% as of September 30, 2024.

Selected Balance Sheet Items

The Company’s total assets were $14.0 billion as of September 30, 2025, compared to $9.9 billion as of December 31, 2024. Loans receivable were $11.3 billion as of September 30, 2025 and $8.3 billion as of December 31, 2024. Total deposits were $11.4 billion as of September 30, 2025 and $7.8 billion as of December 31, 2024. The increase in total assets, loans receivable and total deposits were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

The Company’s total stockholders’ equity was $1.5 billion as of September 30, 2025 and $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2024. The increase in total stockholders’ equity was primarily due to an increase in common stock of $270.8 million, which represented the fair value stock consideration issued for the FLIC merger, an increase in retained earnings of $13.5 million, and a decrease in the accumulated other comprehensive loss of $10.7 million. As of September 30, 2025, the Company’s tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share were 8.36% and $22.85, respectively, compared to 9.49% and $23.92, respectively, as of December 31, 2024. Total goodwill and other intangible assets were $278.7 million as of September 30, 2025, and $213.0 million as of December 31, 2024.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the results presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), ConnectOne routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP measures. ConnectOne believes these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to the related GAAP measures, provide meaningful information to investors in understanding our operating performance and trends. These non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations and are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of results reported under GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this earnings release to the comparable GAAP measures are provided in the accompanying tables.

Third Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

Management will also host a conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on October 30, 2025 to review the Company's financial performance and operating results. The conference call dial-in number is 1 (646) 307-1963, access code 6150571. Please dial in at least five minutes before the start of the call to register. An audio webcast of the conference call will be available to the public, on a listen-only basis, via the “Investor Relations” link on the Company's website https://www.ConnectOneBank.com or at http://ir.connectonebank.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 30, 2025 and ending on Thursday, November 6, 2025 by dialing 1 (609) 800-9909, access code 6150571. An online archive of the webcast will be available following the completion of the conference call at https://www.ConnectOneBank.com or at http://ir.connectonebank.com.

About ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc., is a modern financial services company that operates, through its subsidiary, ConnectOne Bank, and the Bank’s fintech subsidiary, BoeFly, Inc. ConnectOne Bank is a high-performing commercial bank offering a full suite of banking & lending products and services that focus on small to middle-market businesses. BoeFly, Inc. is a fintech marketplace that connects borrowers in the franchise space with funding solutions through a network of partner banks. ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “CNOB,” and information about ConnectOne may be found at https://www.connectonebank.com.

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. The Company's ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, those factors set forth in Item 1A – Risk Factors of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as supplemented by the Company’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company's market area, changes in accounting principles and guidelines and the impact of the health emergencies and natural disasters on the Company, its employees and operations, and its customers. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. 

Investor Contact:
William S. Burns
Senior Executive Vice President & CFO
201.816.4474; bburns@cnob.com

Media Contact:
Shannan Weeks 
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732.299.7890; sweeks@mww.com

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(in thousands)

September 30,
2025

December 31,
2024

September 30,
2024

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks

$

96,990

$

57,816

$

61,093

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

445,744

298,672

186,155

Cash and cash equivalents

542,734

356,488

247,248

Investment securities

1,252,202

612,847

646,713

Equity securities

20,133

20,092

20,399

Loans held-for-sale

—

743

—

Loans receivable

11,303,636

8,274,810

8,111,976

Less: Allowance for credit losses - loans

156,499

82,685

82,494

Net loans receivable

11,147,137

8,192,125

8,029,482

Investment in restricted stock, at cost

51,516

40,449

42,772

Bank premises and equipment, net

55,888

28,447

29,068

Accrued interest receivable

60,630

45,498

46,951

Bank owned life insurance

367,767

243,672

242,016

Right of use operating lease assets

29,283

14,489

14,211

Goodwill

215,611

208,372

208,372

Core deposit intangibles

63,119

4,639

4,935

Other assets

217,565

111,739

107,436

Total assets

$

14,023,585

$

9,879,600

$

9,639,603

LIABILITIES

Deposits:

Noninterest-bearing

$

2,513,102

$

1,422,044

$

1,262,568

Interest-bearing

8,856,193

6,398,070

6,261,537

Total deposits

11,369,295

7,820,114

7,524,105

Borrowings

833,443

688,064

742,133

Subordinated debentures, net

201,677

79,944

79,818

Operating lease liabilities

33,185

15,498

15,252

Other liabilities

47,641

34,276

38,799

Total liabilities

12,485,241

8,637,896

8,400,107

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Preferred stock

110,927

110,927

110,927

Common stock

857,765

586,946

586,946

Additional paid-in capital

37,934

36,347

34,995

Retained earnings

644,944

631,446

619,497

Treasury stock

(76,116

)

(76,116

)

(76,116

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(37,110

)

(47,846

)

(36,753

)

Total stockholders' equity

1,538,344

1,241,704

1,239,496

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

14,023,585

$

9,879,600

$

9,639,603

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

09/30/25

09/30/24

09/30/25

09/30/24

Interest income

Interest and fees on loans

$

165,937

$

119,280

$

413,604

$

359,513

Interest and dividends on investment securities:

Taxable

12,033

4,740

24,457

13,757

Tax-exempt

2,014

1,119

4,530

3,394

Dividends

1,081

1,048

2,758

3,390

Interest on federal funds sold and other short-term investments

6,644

4,055

13,179

9,802

Total interest income

187,709

130,242

458,528

389,856

Interest expense

Deposits

75,209

63,785

189,440

186,278

Borrowings

10,483

5,570

22,432

20,952

Total interest expense

85,692

69,355

211,872

207,230

Net interest income

102,017

60,887

246,656

182,626

Provision for credit losses

5,500

3,800

44,700

10,300

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

96,517

57,087

201,956

172,326

Noninterest income

Deposit, loan and other income

3,836

1,817

8,412

5,063

Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain

3,501

—

3,501

—

Employee retention tax credit

6,608

—

6,608

—

Income on bank owned life insurance

2,931

2,145

6,602

5,486

Net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale

859

343

1,372

2,126

Net gains on equity securities

1,674

432

2,550

309

Total noninterest income

19,409

4,737

29,045

12,984

Noninterest expenses

Salaries and employee benefits

32,401

22,957

80,212

67,809

Occupancy and equipment

5,122

2,889

11,280

8,797

FDIC insurance

2,400

1,800

6,200

5,400

Professional and consulting

2,929

2,147

7,893

5,998

Marketing and advertising

771

635

2,206

1,925

Information technology and communications

5,243

4,464

14,639

13,051

Restructuring and exit charges

994

—

994

—

Merger expenses

1,898

742

33,963

742

Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge

—

—

327

—

Amortization of core deposit intangibles

3,196

297

4,726

939

Other expenses

3,719

2,710

9,187

8,639

Total noninterest expenses

58,673

38,641

171,627

113,300

Income before income tax expense

57,253

23,183

59,374

72,010

Income tax expense

16,277

6,022

18,449

18,588

Net income

40,976

17,161

40,925

53,422

Preferred dividends

1,509

1,509

4,527

4,527

Net income available to common stockholders

$

39,467

$

15,652

$

36,398

$

48,895

Earnings per common share:

Basic

$

0.79

$

0.41

$

0.83

$

1.27

Diluted

0.78

0.41

0.83

1.27

ConnectOne's management believes that the supplemental financial information, including non-GAAP measures provided below, is useful to investors. The non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, and are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies.

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

As of

Sept. 30,

Jun. 30,

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

Sept. 30,

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

Selected Financial Data

(dollars in thousands)

Total assets

$

14,023,585

$

13,915,738

$

9,759,255

$

9,879,600

$

9,639,603

Loans receivable:

Commercial

1,613,421

1,597,590

1,483,392

1,522,308

1,505,743

Commercial real estate

4,310,159

4,285,663

3,356,943

3,384,319

3,261,160

Multifamily

3,420,465

3,348,308

2,490,256

2,506,782

2,482,258

Commercial construction

728,615

681,222

617,593

616,246

616,087

Residential

1,233,305

1,254,646

256,555

249,691

250,249

Consumer

2,166

1,709

1,604

1,136

835

Gross loans

11,308,131

11,169,138

8,206,343

8,280,482

8,116,332

Net deferred loan fees

(4,495

)

(4,661

)

(5,209

)

(5,672

)

(4,356

)

Loans receivable

11,303,636

11,164,477

8,201,134

8,274,810

8,111,976

Loans held-for-sale

—

1,027

202

743

-

Total loans

$

11,303,636

$

11,165,504

$

8,201,336

$

8,275,553

$

8,111,976

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Investment and equity securities

$

1,272,335

$

1,246,907

$

655,665

$

632,939

$

667,112

Goodwill and other intangible assets

278,730

281,926

212,732

213,011

213,307

Deposits:

Noninterest-bearing demand

$

2,513,102

$

2,424,529

$

1,319,196

$

1,422,044

$

1,262,568

Time deposits

2,977,952

3,065,015

2,550,223

2,557,200

2,614,187

Other interest-bearing deposits

5,878,241

5,788,943

3,897,811

3,840,870

3,647,350

Total deposits

$

11,369,295

$

11,278,487

$

7,767,230

$

7,820,114

$

7,524,105

Borrowings

$

833,443

$

783,859

$

613,053

$

688,064

$

742,133

Subordinated debentures (net of debt issuance costs)

201,677

276,500

80,071

79,944

79,818

Total stockholders' equity

1,538,344

1,496,431

1,252,939

1,241,704

1,239,496

Quarterly Average Balances

Total assets

$

14,050,585

$

11,108,430

$

9,748,605

$

9,563,446

$

9,742,853

Loans receivable:

Commercial

$

1,583,673

$

1,486,245

$

1,488,962

$

1,487,850

$

1,485,777

Commercial real estate (including multifamily)

7,630,195

6,404,302

5,852,342

5,733,188

5,752,467

Commercial construction

704,170

643,115

610,859

631,022

628,740

Residential

1,241,375

587,118

256,430

250,589

252,975

Consumer

6,747

5,759

5,687

5,204

7,887

Gross loans

11,166,160

9,126,539

8,214,280

8,107,853

8,127,846

Net deferred loan fees

(4,418

)

(5,097

)

(5,525

)

(4,727

)

(4,513

)

Loans receivable

11,161,742

9,121,442

8,208,755

8,103,126

8,123,333

Loans held-for-sale

318

352

259

498

83

Total loans

$

11,162,060

$

9,121,794

$

8,209,014

$

8,103,624

$

8,123,416

Investment and equity securities

$

1,274,000

$

845,614

$

655,191

$

653,988

$

650,897

Goodwill and other intangible assets

280,814

235,848

212,915

213,205

213,502

Deposits:

Noninterest-bearing demand

$

2,486,993

$

1,680,653

$

1,305,722

$

1,304,699

$

1,259,912

Time deposits

3,019,848

2,662,411

2,480,990

2,478,163

2,625,329

Other interest-bearing deposits

5,889,230

4,463,648

3,888,131

3,838,575

3,747,427

Total deposits

$

11,396,071

$

8,806,712

$

7,674,843

$

7,621,437

$

7,632,668

Borrowings

$

783,994

$

723,303

$

686,391

$

648,300

$

717,586

Subordinated debentures (net of debt issuance costs)

263,511

170,802

79,988

79,862

79,735

Total stockholders' equity

1,513,892

1,344,254

1,254,373

1,241,738

1,234,724

Three Months Ended

Sept. 30,

Jun. 30,

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

Sept. 30,

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

Net interest income

$

102,017

$

78,883

$

65,756

$

64,711

$

60,887

Provision for credit losses

5,500

35,700

3,500

3,500

3,800

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

96,517

43,183

62,256

61,211

57,087

Noninterest income

Deposit, loan and other income

3,836

2,570

2,006

1,798

1,817

Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain

3,501

—

—

—

—

Employee retention tax credit

6,608

—

—

—

—

Income on bank owned life insurance

2,931

2,087

1,584

1,656

2,145

Net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale

859

181

332

597

343

Net gains (losses) on equity securities

1,674

347

529

(307

)

432

Total noninterest income

19,409

5,185

4,451

3,744

4,737

Noninterest expenses

Salaries and employee benefits

32,401

25,233

22,578

22,244

22,957

Occupancy and equipment

5,122

3,478

2,680

2,818

2,889

FDIC insurance

2,400

2,000

1,800

1,800

1,800

Professional and consulting

2,929

2,598

2,366

2,449

2,147

Marketing and advertising

771

840

595

495

635

Information technology and communications

5,243

4,792

4,604

4,523

4,464

Restructuring and exit charges

994

—

—

—

—

Merger expenses

1,898

30,745

1,320

863

742

Branch closing expenses

—

—

—

477

—

Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge

—

—

327

—

—

Amortization of core deposit intangible

3,196

1,251

279

296

297

Other expenses

3,719

2,712

2,756

2,533

2,710

Total noninterest expenses

58,673

73,649

39,305

38,498

38,641

Income (loss) before income tax expense

57,253

(25,281

)

27,402

26,457

23,183

Income tax expense (benefit)

16,277

(4,988

)

7,160

6,086

6,022

Net income (loss)

40,976

(20,293

)

20,242

20,371

17,161

Preferred dividends

1,509

1,509

1,509

1,509

1,509

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders

$

39,467

$

(21,802

)

$

18,733

$

18,862

$

15,652

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding

50,462,030

42,173,758

38,511,237

38,519,581

38,525,484

Diluted EPS

$

0.78

$

(0.52

)

$

0.49

$

0.49

$

0.41

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Operating Net Income:

Net income (loss)

$

40,976

$

(20,293

)

$

20,242

$

20,371

$

17,161

Restructuring and exit charges

994

—

—

—

—

Merger expenses

1,898

30,745

1,320

863

742

Estimated state tax liability on intercompany dividends

—

3,000

—

—

—

Initial provision for credit losses related to merger

—

27,418

—

—

—

Branch closing expenses

—

—

—

477

—

Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge

—

—

327

—

—

Amortization of core deposit intangibles

3,196

1,251

279

296

297

Net (gains) losses on equity securities

(1,674

)

(347

)

(529

)

307

(432

)

Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain

(3,501

)

—

—

—

—

Employee retention tax credit

(6,608

)

—

—

—

—

Tax impact of adjustments

1,737

(17,168

)

(420

)

(585

)

(171

)

Operating net income

$

37,018

$

24,606

$

21,219

$

21,729

$

17,597

Preferred dividends

1,509

1,509

1,509

1,509

1,509

Operating net income available to common stockholders

$

35,509

$

23,097

$

19,710

$

20,220

$

16,088

Operating diluted EPS (non-GAAP)(1)

$

0.70

$

0.55

$

0.51

$

0.52

$

0.42

Return on Assets Measures

Average assets

$

14,050,585

$

11,108,430

$

9,748,605

$

9,563,446

$

9,742,853

Return on avg. assets

1.16

%

(0.73

)

%

0.84

%

0.84

%

0.70

%

Operating return on avg. assets (non-GAAP)(2)

1.05

0.89

0.88

0.90

0.72

Pre-provision net operating revenue (“PPNR”) return on avg. assets (non-GAAP)(3)

1.61

1.52

1.34

1.31

1.13

(1)Operating net income available to common stockholders divided by weighted average diluted shares outstanding.

(2)Operating net income divided by average assets.

(3)Net income before income tax expense, provision for credit losses, merger charges, BOLI restructuring charges, restructuring and exit charges, employee retention tax credit, defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain, amortization of core deposit intangibles and net gains on equity securities divided by average assets.

Three Months Ended

Sept. 30,

Jun. 30,

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

Sept. 30,

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

Return on Equity Measures

(dollars in thousands)

Average stockholders' equity

$

1,513,892

$

1,344,254

$

1,254,373

$

1,241,738

$

1,234,724

Less: average preferred stock

(110,927

)

(110,927

)

(110,927

)

(110,927

)

(110,927

)

Average common equity

$

1,402,965

$

1,233,327

$

1,143,446

$

1,130,811

$

1,123,797

Less: average intangible assets

(280,814

)

(235,848

)

(212,915

)

(213,205

)

(213,502

)

Average tangible common equity

$

1,122,151

$

997,479

$

930,531

$

917,606

$

910,295

Return on avg. common equity (GAAP)

11.16

%

(7.09

)

%

6.64

%

6.64

%

5.54

%

Operating return on avg. common equity (non-GAAP)(4)

10.04

7.51

6.99

7.11

5.70

Return on avg. tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(5)

14.74

(8.42

)

8.25

8.27

6.93

Operating return on avg. tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(6)

12.55

9.29

8.59

8.77

7.03

Efficiency Measures

Total noninterest expenses

$

58,673

$

73,649

$

39,305

$

38,498

$

38,641

Restructuring and exit charges

(994

)

—

—

—

—

Merger expenses

(1,898

)

(30,745

)

(1,320

)

(863

)

(742

)

Branch closing expenses

—

—

—

(477

)

—

Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge

—

—

(327

)

—

—

Amortization of core deposit intangibles

(3,196

)

(1,251

)

(279

)

(296

)

(297

)

Operating noninterest expense

$

52,585

$

41,653

$

37,379

$

36,862

$

37,602

Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)

$

103,155

$

79,810

$

66,580

$

65,593

$

61,710

Noninterest income

19,409

5,185

4,451

3,744

4,737

Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain

(3,501

)

—

—

—

—

Employee retention tax credit

(6,608

)

—

—

—

—

Net (gains) losses on equity securities

(1,674

)

(347

)

(529

)

307

(432

)

Operating revenue

$

110,781

$

84,648

$

70,502

$

69,644

$

66,015

Operating efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)(7)

47.5

%

49.2

%

53.0

%

52.9

%

57.0

%

Net Interest Margin

Average interest-earning assets

$

13,172,443

$

10,468,589

$

9,224,712

$

9,117,201

$

9,206,038

Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)

$

103,155

$

79,810

$

66,580

$

65,593

$

61,710

Net interest margin (non-GAAP)

3.11

%

3.06

%

2.93

%

2.86

%

2.67

%

(4)Operating net income available to common stockholders divided by average common equity.

(5)Net income available to common stockholders, excluding amortization of intangible assets, divided by average tangible common equity.

(6)Operating net income available to common stockholders, divided by average tangible common equity.

(7)Operating noninterest expense divided by operating revenue.

As of

Sept. 30,

Jun. 30,

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

Sept. 30,

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

Capital Ratios and Book Value per Share

(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

Stockholders equity

$

1,538,344

$

1,496,431

$

1,252,939

$

1,241,704

$

1,239,496

Less: preferred stock

(110,927

)

(110,927

)

(110,927

)

(110,927

)

(110,927

)

Common equity

$

1,427,417

$

1,385,504

$

1,142,012

$

1,130,777

$

1,128,569

Less: intangible assets

(278,730

)

(281,926

)

(212,732

)

(213,011

)

(213,307

)

Tangible common equity

$

1,148,687

$

1,103,578

$

929,280

$

917,766

$

915,262

Total assets

$

14,023,585

$

13,915,738

$

9,759,255

$

9,879,600

$

9,639,603

Less: intangible assets

(278,730

)

(281,926

)

(212,732

)

(213,011

)

(213,307

)

Tangible assets

$

13,744,855

$

13,633,812

$

9,546,523

$

9,666,589

$

9,426,296

Common shares outstanding

50,273,089

50,270,162

38,469,975

38,370,317

38,368,217

Common equity ratio (GAAP)

10.18

%

9.96

%

11.70

%

11.45

%

11.71

%

Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)(8)

8.36

8.09

9.73

9.49

9.71

Regulatory capital ratios (Bancorp):

Leverage ratio

9.35

%

11.58

%

11.33

%

11.33

%

11.10

%

Common equity Tier 1 risk-based ratio

10.17

10.04

11.14

10.97

11.07

Risk-based Tier 1 capital ratio

11.17

11.06

12.46

12.29

12.42

Risk-based total capital ratio

13.88

14.35

14.29

14.11

14.29

Regulatory capital ratios (Bank):

Leverage ratio

10.35

%

12.81

%

11.67

%

11.66

%

11.43

%

Common equity Tier 1 risk-based ratio

12.37

12.22

12.82

12.63

12.79

Risk-based Tier 1 capital ratio

12.37

12.22

12.82

12.63

12.79

Risk-based total capital ratio

13.38

13.24

13.79

13.60

13.77

Book value per share (GAAP)

$

28.39

$

27.56

$

29.69

$

29.47

$

29.41

Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)(9)

22.85

21.95

24.16

23.92

23.85

Net Loan Charge-offs (Recoveries):

Net loan charge-offs (recoveries):

Charge-offs

$

5,173

$

5,039

$

3,555

$

3,363

$

3,559

Recoveries

(38

)

(118

)

(155

)

(29

)

(53

)

Net loan charge-offs

$

5,135

$

4,921

$

3,400

$

3,334

$

3,506

Net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans receivable (annualized)

0.18

%

0.22

%

0.17

%

0.16

%

0.17

%

Asset Quality

Nonaccrual loans

$

39,671

$

39,228

$

49,860

$

57,310

$

51,300

Other real estate owned

—

—

—

—

—

Nonperforming assets

$

39,671

$

39,228

$

49,860

$

57,310

$

51,300

Allowance for credit losses - loans (“ACL”)

$

156,499

$

156,190

$

82,403

$

82,685

$

82,494

Less: nonaccretable credit marks

43,336

43,336

173

173

173

ACL excluding nonaccretable credit marks

$

113,163

$

112,854

$

82,230

$

82,512

$

82,321

Loans receivable

11,303,636

11,164,477

8,201,134

8,274,810

8,111,976

Nonaccrual loans as a % of loans receivable

0.35

%

0.35

%

0.61

%

0.69

%

0.63

%

Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets

0.28

0.28

0.51

0.58

0.53

ACL as a % of loans receivable

1.38

1.40

1.00

1.00

1.02

ACL excluding nonaccretable credit marks as a % of loans receivable

1.00

1.01

1.00

1.00

1.01

ACL as a % of nonaccrual loans

394.5

398.2

165.3

144.3

160.8

(8)Tangible common equity divided by tangible assets

(9)Tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding at period-end

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS

(dollars in thousands)

September 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

September 30, 2024

Interest-earning assets:

Average
Balance

Interest

Rate(7)

Average
Balance

Interest

Rate(7)

Average
Balance

Interest

Rate(7)

Investment securities(1) (2)

$

1,355,775

$

14,581

4.27

%

$

935,996

$

9,234

3.96

%

$

736,946

$

6,157

3.32

%

Loans receivable and loans held-for-sale(2) (3) (4)

11,162,060

166,541

5.92

9,121,794

132,865

5.84

8,123,416

119,805

5.87

Federal funds sold and interest-

bearing deposits with banks

605,344

6,644

4.35

367,309

4,070

4.44

304,009

4,056

5.31

Restricted investment in bank stock

49,264

1,081

8.71

43,490

788

7.27

41,667

1,048

10.01

Total interest-earning assets

13,172,443

188,847

5.69

10,468,589

146,957

5.63

9,206,038

131,066

5.66

Allowance for loan losses

(159,157

)

(98,030

)

(83,355

)

Noninterest-earning assets

1,037,299

737,871

620,170

Total assets

$

14,050,585

$

11,108,430

$

9,742,853

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Money market deposits

3,041,528

24,578

3.21

2,016,336

15,467

3.08

1,607,941

13,610

3.37

Savings deposits

949,775

7,198

3.01

777,951

6,172

3.18

508,183

4,335

3.39

Time deposits

3,019,848

30,072

3.95

2,662,411

26,636

4.01

2,625,329

30,245

4.58

Other interest-bearing deposits

1,897,927

13,361

2.79

1,669,361

11,964

2.87

1,631,303

15,595

3.80

Total interest-bearing deposits

8,909,078

75,209

3.35

7,126,059

60,239

3.39

6,372,756

63,785

3.98

Borrowings

783,994

4,550

2.30

723,303

3,530

1.96

717,586

4,239

2.35

Subordinated debentures

263,511

5,917

8.91

170,802

3,361

7.89

79,735

1,312

6.55

Finance lease

1,068

16

5.94

1,139

17

5.99

1,349

20

5.90

Total interest-bearing liabilities

9,957,651

85,692

3.41

8,021,303

67,147

3.36

7,171,426

69,356

3.85

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

2,486,993

1,680,653

1,259,912

Other liabilities

92,049

62,220

76,791

Total noninterest-bearing liabilities

2,579,042

1,742,873

1,336,703

Stockholders' equity

1,513,892

1,344,254

1,234,724

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

14,050,585

$

11,108,430

$

9,742,853

Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)

103,155

79,810

61,710

Net interest spread(5)

2.28

%

2.27

%

1.82

%

Net interest margin(6)

3.11

%

3.06

%

2.67

%

Tax equivalent adjustment

(1,138

)

(927

)

(823

)

Net interest income

$

102,017

$

78,883

$

60,887

(1)Average balances are calculated on amortized cost.

(2)Interest income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using 21% federal tax rate.

(3)Includes loan fee income.

(4)Loans include nonaccrual loans.

(5)Represents difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities and is presented on a tax equivalent basis.

(6)Represents net interest income on a tax equivalent basis divided by average total interest-earning assets.

(7)Rates are annualized.

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