Banner Corporation Reports Net Income of $48.9 Million, or $1.43 Per Diluted Share, for Second Quarter 2026; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.52 Per Share

Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) (“Banner”), the parent company of Banner Bank, today reported net income of $48.9 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $54.7 million, or $1.60 per diluted share, for the preceding quarter, and $45.5 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025. Net interest income was $153.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $150.2 million in the preceding quarter and $144.4 million for the second quarter a year ago. The increase in net interest income compared to the prior quarter primarily reflects one additional calendar day in the current quarter, net interest margin expansion and growth in average interest-earning assets, partially offset by higher interest expense associated with increased FHLB borrowings. The increase in net interest income compared to the second quarter a year ago primarily reflects lower funding costs and an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets. Second quarter 2026 results included a $3.8 million provision for credit losses, compared to a $796,000 recapture of provision for credit losses in the preceding quarter and a $4.8 million provision for credit losses in the second quarter of 2025.

Net income was $103.6 million, or $3.03 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net income of $90.6 million, or $2.61 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 include a $3.0 million provision for credit losses, a $1.2 million net loss on the sale of securities and a $1.5 million net increase in the fair value adjustments on financial instruments carried at fair value, compared to a $7.9 million provision for credit losses, a $3,000 net loss on the sale of securities and an $403,000 net increase in the fair value adjustments on financial instruments carried at fair value during the same period in 2025.

Banner announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share payable August 14, 2026, to common shareholders of record on August 4, 2026.

“Banner’s results for the second quarter reflect the continued strength of our super community bank model, which prioritizes deepening client relationships, maintaining a strong funding base, and delivering exceptional service while upholding a moderate risk profile,” said Mark Grescovich, President and CEO. “Our earnings for the second quarter of 2026 benefited from robust loan growth. This benefit was offset by increased non-interest expense, which partially reflects investments in new software that we expect will enhance efficiency and support long-term growth. Banner continues to build on a foundation of solid credit quality, backed by a well-funded credit loss reserve and a robust capital position that offers both resilience and flexibility for future growth. At the same time, the strategic investments we have made across the organization are delivering tangible results, further positioning Banner for long-term success. We also continue to benefit from a strong core deposit base, with core deposits representing 89% of total deposits at quarter-end. For more than 135 years, Banner has upheld its core values by consistently doing the right thing for our clients, communities, colleagues, company and shareholders. Our long-standing commitment has enabled us to earn trust, navigate change with confidence and continue building a strong foundation for the future.”

“In addition, we recently announced our agreement to acquire Pacific Financial Corporation, the holding company for Bank of the Pacific,” Grescovich continued. “Bank of the Pacific is a highly-respected, financially strong community bank with exceptional core deposits. This transaction expands our presence and density in attractive Western Washington and Western Oregon markets while offering Bank of the Pacific customers broader product offerings and technology tools, increased commercial lending limits and an expanded branch delivery system. We look forward to welcoming their employees, clients and shareholders to Banner.”

At June 30, 2026, Banner, on a consolidated basis, had $16.59 billion in assets, $11.83 billion in net loans and $13.79 billion in deposits. Banner operates 135 full-service branch offices, including branches located in eight of the top 20 largest western United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas by population.

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

  • Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, was 4.13% for the current quarter, compared to 4.11% in the preceding quarter and 3.92% in the second quarter a year ago.

  • Revenue was $172.0 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $169.3 million in the preceding quarter and increased 6% from $162.2 million in the second quarter a year ago.

  • Net interest income was $153.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $150.2 million in the preceding quarter and $144.4 million in the second quarter a year ago.

  • Mortgage banking operations revenue was $2.8 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $3.2 million in both the preceding quarter and the second quarter a year ago.

  • Return on average assets was 1.20% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 1.37% in the preceding quarter and 1.13% in the second quarter a year ago.

  • Net loans receivable increased 2% to $11.83 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $11.55 billion at March 31, 2026, and increased 3% from $11.53 billion at June 30, 2025.

  • Loan originations were $1.26 billion for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $863.2 million in the preceding quarter and $966.6 million in the second quarter a year ago.

  • Total deposits were $13.79 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $13.84 billion at March 31, 2026 and $13.53 billion at June 30, 2025.

  • Core deposits represented 89% of total deposits at June 30, 2026.

  • Non-performing assets were $60.5 million, or 0.36% of total assets, at June 30, 2026, compared to $51.7 million, or 0.32% of total assets, at March 31, 2026, and $49.8 million, or 0.30% of total assets, at June 30, 2025.

  • The allowance for credit losses – loans was $161.8 million, or 1.35% of total loans receivable, as of June 30, 2026, compared to $160.4 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable, as of March 31, 2026, and $160.5 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable, as of June 30, 2025.

  • Dividends paid to shareholders were $0.52 per share in the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

  • Common shareholders’ equity per share increased 1% to $58.83 at June 30, 2026, compared to $58.06 at the preceding quarter end, and increased 9% from $53.95 at June 30, 2025.

  • Tangible common shareholders’ equity per share* increased 2% to $47.82 at June 30, 2026, compared to $47.00 at March 31, 2026, and increased 11% from $43.09 at June 30, 2025.

*Non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measure; See, “Additional Financial Information – Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

Significant Recent Initiatives and Events

On April 30, 2026, Banner entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, in an all-stock transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, at the effective time of the merger, shareholders of Pacific Financial will receive 0.2633 shares of Banner common stock for each Pacific Financial common share they own. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 and is subject to closing conditions, including Pacific Financial shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Income Statement Review

Net interest income was $153.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $150.2 million in the preceding quarter and $144.4 million in the second quarter a year ago. Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, increased two basis points to 4.13% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 4.11% in the preceding quarter, and increased 21 basis points from 3.92% in the second quarter a year ago. The net interest margin for the current quarter benefited from a higher average yield on interest-earning assets and lower borrowing costs.

Interest income was $202.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $197.8 million in the preceding quarter and $200.3 million in the second quarter of 2025. Average yields on interest-earning assets increased by two basis points to 5.41% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 5.39% for the preceding quarter, primarily reflecting loan growth and a slight increase in loan yields. Compared to the second quarter a year ago, average yields on interest-earning assets increased by one basis point from 5.40%. Average loan yields increased by two basis points to 6.09% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 6.07% in the preceding quarter, and decreased from 6.12% in the second quarter a year ago.

Interest expense was $48.9 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $47.6 million in the preceding quarter and $55.9 million in the second quarter a year ago. Total deposit costs decreased by two basis points to 1.33% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 1.35% in the preceding quarter, and decreased by 14 basis points compared to 1.47% in the second quarter a year ago. The decrease in deposit costs in the current quarter compared to both the prior quarter and the same quarter a year ago was primarily due to lower pricing on certificates of deposit and money market accounts as well as an increase in the average balance of non-interest-bearing deposits. The decrease in deposit costs in the current quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago also reflected a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing checking accounts and savings accounts. The average rate paid on borrowings decreased two basis points to 3.88% in the second quarter of 2026 from 3.90% in the preceding quarter and decreased by 59 basis points from 4.47% in the second quarter a year ago. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to declines in both average interest rates paid and the average balance of higher-costing FHLB advances. The total cost of funding liabilities increased one basis point to 1.39% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 1.38% in the preceding quarter, and decreased 21 basis points from 1.60% in the second quarter a year ago, primarily reflecting lower deposit and borrowing rates paid.

A $3.8 million provision for credit losses was recorded in the current quarter (comprised of a $1.6 million provision for credit losses – loans and a $2.2 million provision for credit losses – unfunded loan commitments). This compares to a $796,000 recapture of provision for credit losses in the prior quarter (comprised of a $1.3 million provision for credit losses – loans and a $2.1 million recapture of provision for credit losses – unfunded loan commitments) and a $4.8 million provision for credit losses in the second quarter a year ago (comprised of a $4.2 million provision for credit losses – loans and a $588,000 provision for credit losses – unfunded loan commitments). The provision for credit losses recorded in the second quarter of 2026 primarily reflected loan growth, partially offset by improvements in credit quality and changes in portfolio mix.

Total non-interest income was $18.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $19.2 million in the preceding quarter and $17.8 million in the second quarter a year ago. The decrease from the previous quarter was driven primarily by a $1.8 million unfavorable shift in fair value adjustments on financial instruments. In addition, the current quarter included a slight gain on the sale of securities, compared to net losses of $1.2 million in the preceding quarter, partially offsetting the decrease in non-interest income. Compared to the prior year quarter, the increase in non-interest income was primarily attributable to an increase in deposit fees and other service charges, partially offset by lower mortgage banking revenue. Total non-interest income was $37.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $36.9 million for the same period a year earlier.

Total non-interest expense was $108.0 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $102.6 million in the preceding quarter and $101.3 million in the second quarter of 2025. The increase from the previous quarter reflected a $1.7 million increase in salary and employee benefits, primarily reflecting increased loan commissions and normal salary and wage increases, a $2.0 million increase in information and computer data services, primarily due to increased computer software expenses, including $924,000 of expense related to the write-off of our previous commercial loan origination software, a $1.1 million increase in professional and legal expenses, primarily reflecting increased legal fees, and a $1.3 million increase in advertising and marketing expense, primarily reflecting the timing of direct mail marketing, printed media, and radio and television expenses. In addition, the current quarter includes $238,000 of merger related expenses. These increases were partially offset by a $1.4 million increase in capitalized loan origination costs, reflecting increased loan origination activity, primarily in the construction and land and one- to four-family residential loan categories. The increase compared to the same quarter a year ago primarily reflects increases in salary and employee benefits, information and computer data services expenses, and advertising and marketing expenses, partially offset by a decrease in occupancy and equipment costs. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, total non-interest expense was $210.6 million, compared to $202.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Banner’s efficiency ratio was 62.80% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 60.60% in the preceding quarter and 62.50% in the same quarter a year ago. Banner’s adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 61.30% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 59.45% in the preceding quarter and 60.28% in the year-ago quarter. See, “Additional Financial Information – Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

Balance Sheet Review

Total assets were $16.59 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $16.34 billion at March 31, 2026, and $16.44 billion at June 30, 2025. The increase compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to loan growth, partially offset by a reduction in securities. Securities and interest-bearing deposits held at other banks totaled $3.17 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $3.24 billion at March 31, 2026 and $3.29 billion at June 30, 2025. The average effective duration of the securities portfolio was approximately 6.1 years and 6.6 years at June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively.

Total loans receivable increased 2% to $11.99 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $11.71 billion at March 31, 2026, and increased 3% from $11.69 billion at June 30, 2025. Commercial real estate loans totaled $4.14 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of 1% compared to $4.11 billion at March 31, 2026, and an increase of 4% from $3.97 billion at June 30, 2025. The increases from both periods reflected a combination of new loan production and the transfer of commercial construction loans to the commercial real estate portfolio upon completion of the construction phase. Commercial business loans totaled $2.58 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of 6% compared to $2.43 billion at March 31, 2026, and an increase of 5% from $2.47 billion at June 30, 2025. The increases from both periods reflected new loan production. Multifamily real estate loans increased 7% to $855.9 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $798.2 million at March 31, 2026, and decreased 1% from $860.7 million at June 30, 2025. The increase from the prior quarter primarily reflected the transfer of multifamily construction loans to the multifamily real estate portfolio upon completion of the construction phase, while the decrease from the prior year reflected loan payoffs that exceeded transfers from the multifamily construction portfolio. Consumer loans increased 7% to $827.0 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $774.0 million at March 31, 2026, and increased 13% compared to $732.5 million at June 30, 2025. The increases from both periods primarily reflected new loan production and advances on home equity revolving lines of credit.

Loans held for sale were $27.2 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $33.8 million at March 31, 2026, and $37.7 million at June 30, 2025. One- to four- family residential mortgage held for sale loans sold in the current quarter totaled $134.6 million, compared to $132.6 million in the preceding quarter, and $104.6 million in the second quarter a year ago. The decrease in loans held for sale at June 30, 2026, compared to both the preceding and prior year quarters, was primarily attributable to higher sales volumes of one- to four-family residential mortgage loans held for sale during the current quarter.

Total deposits were $13.79 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $13.84 billion at March 31, 2026, and $13.53 billion a year ago. Core deposits decreased to $12.32 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $12.38 billion at March 31, 2026, and increased compared to $12.05 billion at June 30, 2025. The decrease compared to the preceding quarter primarily reflects a decrease in interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts, as well as money market accounts, due to normal seasonal activity as clients use deposit balances to pay taxes, partially offset by an increase in non-interest-bearing deposits. The increase compared to the prior year quarter reflects increases in interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts. Core deposits remained stable at 89% of total deposits at June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025. Certificates of deposit increased 1% to $1.47 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $1.46 billion at March 31, 2026, and were flat compared to $1.48 billion a year earlier.

There were $320.0 million of outstanding FHLB advances at June 30, 2026, compared to no outstanding FHLB advances at March 31, 2026, and $565.0 million a year ago. The increase in FHLB advances during the current quarter is due to FHLB advances being temporarily used to fund the second quarter loan growth and seasonal deposit outflows. At June 30, 2026, off-balance sheet liquidity included additional borrowing capacity of $3.45 billion at the FHLB and $1.64 billion at the Federal Reserve, as well as federal funds line of credit agreements with other financial institutions of $125.0 million.

At June 30, 2026, total common shareholders’ equity was $2.00 billion, or 12.05% of total assets, compared to $1.97 billion, or 12.03% of total assets at March 31, 2026, and $1.87 billion, or 11.35% of total assets at June 30, 2025. The increase in total common shareholders’ equity from March 31, 2026, was primarily attributable to a $31.0 million increase in retained earnings resulting from $48.9 million in net income, partially offset by the accrual of $17.9 million in cash dividends during the second quarter of 2026. At June 30, 2026, tangible common shareholders’ equity, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $1.63 billion, or 10.02% of tangible assets, compared to $1.59 billion, or 9.97% of tangible assets, at March 31, 2026, and $1.49 billion, or 9.28% of tangible assets, a year ago. See “Additional Financial Information – Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

Banner and Banner Bank continue to maintain capital levels in excess of the requirements to be categorized as “well-capitalized.” At June 30, 2026, Banner’s estimated common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.82%, its estimated Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets ratio was 11.79%, and its estimated total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 14.67%. These regulatory capital ratios are estimates, pending completion and filing of Banner’s regulatory reports.

Credit Quality

The allowance for credit losses – loans was $161.8 million, or 1.35% of total loans receivable and 295% of non-performing loans, at June 30, 2026, compared to $160.4 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable and 353% of non-performing loans, at March 31, 2026, and $160.5 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable and 373% of non-performing loans, at June 30, 2025. The allowance ratio remained stable compared to both prior periods, reflecting consistent portfolio composition and credit performance. Coverage of non-performing loans remained strong at 295% at June 30, 2026, compared to 353% at March 31, 2026. The year-over-year decline from 373% at June 30, 2025 reflects a moderate increase in non-performing loans over the past year, while the allowance level has remained stable and commensurate with the portfolio’s risk profile. In addition to the allowance for credit losses – loans, the allowance for credit losses – unfunded loan commitments was $15.1 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $12.9 million at March 31, 2026, and $12.8 million at June 30, 2025. Net loan charge-offs remained minimal at $101,000 in the second quarter of 2026, compared to net loan charge-offs of $1.2 million and $1.0 million in the preceding quarter and second quarter a year ago, respectively. Non-performing loans were $54.8 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $45.4 million at March 31, 2026, and $43.0 million at June 30, 2025. Despite the increase in non-performing loans, substandard loans declined to $218.4 million at June 30, 2026, from $235.0 million at March 31, 2026. Total non-performing assets were $60.5 million, or 0.36% of total assets, at June 30, 2026, compared to $51.7 million, or 0.32% of total assets, at March 31, 2026, and $49.8 million, or 0.30% of total assets, at June 30, 2025.

Conference Call

Banner will host a conference call on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PDT, to discuss its second quarter results. Interested investors may listen to the call live at www.bannerbank.com. Investment professionals are invited to dial (800) 715-9871 to participate in the call. A replay of the call will be available at www.bannerbank.com.

About the Company

Banner Corporation is a $16.59 billion bank holding company operating a commercial bank primarily in Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho through a network of branches offering a full range of deposit services and business, commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural and consumer loans. Visit Banner Bank on the Web at www.bannerbank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this press release and in other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in press releases or other public stockholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases “may,” “believe,” “will,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “plans,” “potential,” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made and based only on information then actually known to Banner. Banner does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, future financial performance, strategic plans or objectives, revenues or earnings projections, and other financial or operational information. These statements are inherently subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including ongoing market volatility and evolving global conditions, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company’s business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of labor shortages, elevated inflation, recessionary pressures, or slowing economic growth; (2) changes in interest rate levels, volatility, and the timing and pace of such changes, including actions by the Federal Reserve, which could materially affect our net interest margin, funding costs, asset values, access to capital and liquidity; (3) the impact of inflation and monetary and fiscal policy responses thereto, and their impact on consumer and business behavior; (4) geopolitical developments and international conflicts, including but not limited to tensions or instability in Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Asia, or the imposition of new or increased tariffs and trade restrictions, which may disrupt financial markets, global supply chains, commodity prices, or economic activity in specific industry sectors, including, but not limited to, agriculture-based lending; (5) the effects of a federal government shutdown, debt ceiling standoff, or other fiscal policy uncertainty; (6) the impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks and related negative publicity about the banking industry in general on investor and depositor sentiment; (7) expectations regarding key growth initiatives and strategic priorities; (8) credit risks from lending activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, which could necessitate additional provisions for credit losses, resulting both from loans originated and loans acquired from other financial institutions; (9) results of examinations by regulatory authorities, which could result in the imposition of penalties, required changes to our business practices, or additional reserves; (10) competitive pressures among depository and non-depository institutions that adversely affect pricing, market share, deposit flows or product offerings; (11) fluctuations in real estate values; (12) the ability to adapt to rapid technological changes, including advancements in artificial intelligence, digital banking platforms, and cybersecurity; (13) vulnerabilities in information systems or third-party service providers, including disruptions, breaches, or attacks; (14) market volatility or deterioration in capital markets affecting liquidity, valuations, or investor confidence; (15) the costs, effects and outcomes of litigation or other legal proceedings involving the Company; (16) legislation or regulatory changes, including but not limited to shifts in capital requirements, banking regulation, tax laws, or consumer protection laws; (17) climate-related risks and natural disasters, which may affect loan collateral, operations, or compliance obligations; (18) changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; (19) the impact of pending and future acquisitions or business combinations, including related goodwill impairment risks and integration challenges; (20) effects of critical accounting policies and judgments, including the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; (21) other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and (22) other risks detailed from time to time in Banner’s other reports filed with and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission including Banner’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K.

Further, statements about the potential effects of Banner’s proposed merger with Pacific Financial on Banner’s business, financial results, and condition may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual effects may differ, possibly materially, from what is reflected in the forward-looking statements due to factors and future developments which are uncertain, unpredictable and in many cases beyond Banner’s control, including, but are not limited to the risk that: (1) the business of Pacific Financial may not be integrated with Banner’s business successfully or such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; (2) any of the anticipated benefits of the merger may not be realized or may not be realized within the expected time period; (3) customer and employee relationships and business operations may be disrupted by the merger or the announcement of the merger, and the parties may be challenged in retaining key relationships both during the pendency of the merger and following the completion of the merger if that occurs; (4) the parties may not meet expectations regarding the timing of the merger; (5) required regulatory approvals or the approval of Pacific Financial shareholders may not be obtained or such approvals may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; (6) there may be challenges in satisfying the other conditions to completion of the merger or the merger may fail to close for any other reason; (7) management’s attention may be diverted from ongoing business operations and opportunities due to the merger; (8) there may be potential negative impacts caused by the dilution resulting from Banner’s issuance of shares of Banner Common Stock in connection with the merger; and (9) other factors detailed in Banner’s filings with the SEC.

Additional Information About the Pacific Financial Corporation Merger and Where to Find It

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval with respect to the proposed transaction.

In connection with the proposed merger, a registration statement on Form S-4 was filed with the SEC and declared effective on June 16, 2026. The proxy statement of Pacific Financial and the prospectus of Banner included therein has been mailed to shareholders of Pacific Financial in connection with their votes on the merger. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS) BECAUSE SUCH DOCUMENTS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS.

The proxy statement/prospectus and other documents relating to the merger filed by Banner can be obtained free of charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents also can be obtained free of charge through Banner’s investor relations website at https://investor.bannerbank.com by clicking on “SEC Filings” under the “Financials” tab. Alternatively, these documents, when available, can be obtained free of charge from Banner upon written request to Banner Corporation, Attn: Investor Relations, 10 South First Avenue, Walla Walla, Washington 99362 or by calling (509) 527-3636. The contents of the websites referenced above are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statement or the proxy statement/prospectus.

Participants in the Solicitation

Banner, Pacific Financial, and certain of their directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Pacific Financial in connection with the proposed Merger under SEC rules. Information about the directors and executive officers of Banner and Pacific Financial is included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed transaction filed with the SEC. These documents may be obtained free of charge in the manner described above under “Additional Information About the Pacific Financial Corporation Merger and Where to Find It.”

Information about such directors and executive officers of Banner and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, can be found in Banner’s proxy statement in connection with its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, as filed with the SEC on April 6, 2026, and other documents subsequently filed by Banner with the SEC. To the extent holdings of common stock by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in Banner’s proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, such changes have been or will be reflected in filings with the SEC on Forms 3, 4, and 5. These documents can be obtained free of charge in the manner described above under “Additional Information About the Pacific Financial Corporation Merger and Where to Find It.”

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

(in thousands except shares and per share data)

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

INTEREST INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans receivable

 

$

178,389

 

 

$

173,703

 

 

$

175,373

 

 

$

352,092

 

 

$

344,050

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

14,053

 

 

 

14,316

 

 

 

15,416

 

 

 

28,369

 

 

 

31,160

 

Securities and cash equivalents

 

 

10,244

 

 

 

9,799

 

 

 

9,470

 

 

 

20,043

 

 

 

18,917

 

Total interest income

 

 

202,686

 

 

 

197,818

 

 

 

200,259

 

 

 

400,504

 

 

 

394,127

 

INTEREST EXPENSE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

45,554

 

 

 

45,678

 

 

 

49,316

 

 

 

91,232

 

 

 

98,053

 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances

 

 

1,426

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

3,370

 

 

 

1,466

 

 

 

4,230

 

Other borrowings

 

 

732

 

 

 

697

 

 

 

675

 

 

 

1,429

 

 

 

1,369

 

Subordinated debt

 

 

1,234

 

 

 

1,234

 

 

 

2,499

 

 

 

2,468

 

 

 

4,993

 

Total interest expense

 

 

48,946

 

 

 

47,649

 

 

 

55,860

 

 

 

96,595

 

 

 

108,645

 

Net interest income

 

 

153,740

 

 

 

150,169

 

 

 

144,399

 

 

 

303,909

 

 

 

285,482

 

PROVISION (RECAPTURE) FOR CREDIT LOSSES

 

 

3,818

 

 

 

(796

)

 

 

4,795

 

 

 

3,022

 

 

 

7,934

 

Net interest income after provision (recapture) for credit losses

 

 

149,922

 

 

 

150,965

 

 

 

139,604

 

 

 

300,887

 

 

 

277,548

 

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposit fees and other service charges

 

 

11,728

 

 

 

11,391

 

 

 

10,835

 

 

 

23,119

 

 

 

21,604

 

Mortgage banking operations

 

 

2,792

 

 

 

3,212

 

 

 

3,226

 

 

 

6,004

 

 

 

6,329

 

Bank-owned life insurance

 

 

2,471

 

 

 

2,312

 

 

 

2,384

 

 

 

4,783

 

 

 

4,959

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

1,380

 

 

 

1,826

 

 

 

1,221

 

 

 

3,206

 

 

 

3,567

 

 

 

 

18,371

 

 

 

18,741

 

 

 

17,666

 

 

 

37,112

 

 

 

36,459

 

Net gain (loss) on sale of securities

 

 

8

 

 

 

(1,242

)

 

 

(3

)

 

 

(1,234

)

 

 

(3

)

Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value

 

 

(157

)

 

 

1,662

 

 

 

88

 

 

 

1,505

 

 

 

403

 

Total non-interest income

 

 

18,222

 

 

 

19,161

 

 

 

17,751

 

 

 

37,383

 

 

 

36,859

 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salary and employee benefits

 

 

69,388

 

 

 

67,732

 

 

 

65,486

 

 

 

137,120

 

 

 

130,343

 

Less capitalized loan origination costs

 

 

(5,283

)

 

 

(3,886

)

 

 

(4,924

)

 

 

(9,169

)

 

 

(8,254

)

Occupancy and equipment

 

 

10,936

 

 

 

10,697

 

 

 

12,256

 

 

 

21,633

 

 

 

24,353

 

Information and computer data services

 

 

10,322

 

 

 

8,313

 

 

 

8,199

 

 

 

18,635

 

 

 

15,827

 

Payment and card processing services

 

 

6,218

 

 

 

6,041

 

 

 

5,899

 

 

 

12,259

 

 

 

11,649

 

Professional and legal expenses

 

 

2,719

 

 

 

1,613

 

 

 

2,271

 

 

 

4,332

 

 

 

4,701

 

Advertising and marketing

 

 

1,982

 

 

 

673

 

 

 

1,087

 

 

 

2,655

 

 

 

1,677

 

Deposit insurance

 

 

2,819

 

 

 

2,717

 

 

 

2,800

 

 

 

5,536

 

 

 

5,597

 

State and municipal business and use taxes

 

 

1,773

 

 

 

1,820

 

 

 

1,416

 

 

 

3,593

 

 

 

2,870

 

Real estate operations, net

 

 

165

 

 

 

109

 

 

 

392

 

 

 

274

 

 

 

331

 

Amortization of core deposit intangibles

 

 

256

 

 

 

256

 

 

 

455

 

 

 

512

 

 

 

911

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

6,695

 

 

 

6,523

 

 

 

6,011

 

 

 

13,218

 

 

 

12,602

 

Total non-interest expense

 

 

107,990

 

 

 

102,608

 

 

 

101,348

 

 

 

210,598

 

 

 

202,607

 

Income before provision for income taxes

 

 

60,154

 

 

 

67,518

 

 

 

56,007

 

 

 

127,672

 

 

 

111,800

 

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

 

11,268

 

 

 

12,802

 

 

 

10,511

 

 

 

24,070

 

 

 

21,169

 

NET INCOME

 

$

48,886

 

 

$

54,716

 

 

$

45,496

 

 

$

103,602

 

 

$

90,631

 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.44

 

 

$

1.61

 

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

3.04

 

 

$

2.62

 

Diluted

 

$

1.43

 

 

$

1.60

 

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

3.03

 

 

$

2.61

 

Cumulative dividends declared per common share

 

$

0.52

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.48

 

 

$

1.02

 

 

$

0.96

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

34,012,611

 

 

 

34,039,234

 

 

 

34,627,433

 

 

 

34,025,849

 

 

 

34,568,948

 

Diluted

 

 

34,129,173

 

 

 

34,254,587

 

 

 

34,738,948

 

 

 

34,197,096

 

 

 

34,761,044

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage Change

(in thousands except shares and per share data)

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Prior Qtr

 

Prior Yr Qtr

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

215,508

 

 

$

180,158

 

 

$

182,772

 

 

$

239,339

 

 

20

%

 

(10

)%

Interest-bearing deposits

 

 

219,944

 

 

 

259,081

 

 

 

239,868

 

 

 

244,009

 

 

(15

)%

 

(10

)%

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

 

435,452

 

 

 

439,239

 

 

 

422,640

 

 

 

483,348

 

 

(1

)%

 

(10

)%

Securities – available for sale, amortized cost $2,273,608, $2,294,225, $2,271,471 and $2,372,331, respectively

 

 

2,015,891

 

 

 

2,035,021

 

 

 

2,016,261

 

 

 

2,064,581

 

 

(1

)%

 

(2

)%

Securities – held to maturity, fair value $787,987, $791,763, $814,668 and $801,838, respectively

 

 

929,309

 

 

 

943,688

 

 

 

961,196

 

 

 

981,312

 

 

(2

)%

 

(5

)%

Total securities

 

 

2,945,200

 

 

 

2,978,709

 

 

 

2,977,457

 

 

 

3,045,893

 

 

(1

)%

 

(3

)%

FHLB stock

 

 

24,209

 

 

 

9,809

 

 

 

16,476

 

 

 

35,151

 

 

147

%

 

(31

)%

Loans held for sale

 

 

27,160

 

 

 

33,778

 

 

 

42,902

 

 

 

37,651

 

 

(20

)%

 

(28

)%

Loans receivable

 

 

11,994,410

 

 

 

11,707,626

 

 

 

11,721,687

 

 

 

11,690,373

 

 

2

%

 

3

%

Allowance for credit losses – loans

 

 

(161,849

)

 

 

(160,352

)

 

 

(160,276

)

 

 

(160,501

)

 

1

%

 

1

%

Net loans receivable

 

 

11,832,561

 

 

 

11,547,274

 

 

 

11,561,411

 

 

 

11,529,872

 

 

2

%

 

3

%

Accrued interest receivable

 

 

65,016

 

 

 

63,736

 

 

 

60,525

 

 

 

64,729

 

 

2

%

 

%

Property and equipment, net

 

 

108,247

 

 

 

108,303

 

 

 

111,522

 

 

 

117,175

 

 

%

 

(8

)%

Goodwill

 

 

373,121

 

 

 

373,121

 

 

 

373,121

 

 

 

373,121

 

 

%

 

%

Other intangibles, net

 

 

979

 

 

 

1,235

 

 

 

1,491

 

 

 

2,147

 

 

(21

)%

 

(54

)%

Bank-owned life insurance

 

 

324,164

 

 

 

321,660

 

 

 

319,347

 

 

 

316,365

 

 

1

%

 

2

%

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

29,534

 

 

 

31,056

 

 

 

32,736

 

 

 

38,754

 

 

(5

)%

 

(24

)%

Other assets

 

 

427,904

 

 

 

436,352

 

 

 

434,860

 

 

 

392,963

 

 

(2

)%

 

9

%

Total assets

 

$

16,593,547

 

 

$

16,344,272

 

 

$

16,354,488

 

 

$

16,437,169

 

 

2

%

 

1

%

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest-bearing

 

$

4,542,942

 

 

$

4,532,639

 

 

$

4,489,839

 

 

$

4,504,491

 

 

%

 

1

%

Interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts

 

 

7,773,630

 

 

 

7,842,911

 

 

 

7,721,003

 

 

 

7,545,028

 

 

(1

)%

 

3

%

Interest-bearing certificates

 

 

1,473,021

 

 

 

1,464,814

 

 

 

1,532,304

 

 

 

1,477,772

 

 

1

%

 

%

Total deposits

 

 

13,789,593

 

 

 

13,840,364

 

 

 

13,743,146

 

 

 

13,527,291

 

 

%

 

2

%

Advances from FHLB

 

 

320,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

565,000

 

 

%

 

(43

)%

Other borrowings

 

 

114,497

 

 

 

115,723

 

 

 

107,715

 

 

 

117,112

 

 

(1

)%

 

(2

)%

Junior subordinated debentures at fair value

 

 

79,652

 

 

 

79,472

 

 

 

79,151

 

 

 

73,366

 

 

%

 

9

%

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

32,108

 

 

 

33,794

 

 

 

35,755

 

 

 

41,696

 

 

(5

)%

 

(23

)%

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

210,134

 

 

 

261,295

 

 

 

245,266

 

 

 

200,194

 

 

(20

)%

 

5

%

Deferred compensation

 

 

48,300

 

 

 

46,990

 

 

 

47,158

 

 

 

46,846

 

 

3

%

 

3

%

Total liabilities

 

 

14,594,284

 

 

 

14,377,638

 

 

 

14,408,191

 

 

 

14,571,505

 

 

2

%

 

%

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

1,268,527

 

 

 

1,268,298

 

 

 

1,282,505

 

 

 

1,309,004

 

 

%

 

(3

)%

Retained earnings

 

 

940,210

 

 

 

909,222

 

 

 

871,803

 

 

 

801,082

 

 

3

%

 

17

%

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(209,474

)

 

 

(210,886

)

 

 

(208,011

)

 

 

(244,422

)

 

(1

)%

 

(14

)%

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

1,999,263

 

 

 

1,966,634

 

 

 

1,946,297

 

 

 

1,865,664

 

 

2

%

 

7

%

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

16,593,547

 

 

$

16,344,272

 

 

$

16,354,488

 

 

$

16,437,169

 

 

2

%

 

1

%

Common Shares Issued:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares outstanding at end of period

 

 

33,984,909

 

 

 

33,875,098

 

 

 

34,097,856

 

 

 

34,583,994

 

 

 

 

 

Common shareholders’ equity per share (1)

 

$

58.83

 

 

$

58.06

 

 

$

57.08

 

 

$

53.95

 

 

 

 

 

Common shareholders’ tangible equity per share (1) (2)

 

$

47.82

 

 

$

47.00

 

 

$

46.09

 

 

$

43.09

 

 

 

 

 

Common shareholders’ equity to total assets

 

 

12.05

%

 

 

12.03

%

 

 

11.90

%

 

 

11.35

%

 

 

 

 

Common shareholders’ tangible equity to tangible assets (2)

 

 

10.02

%

 

 

9.97

%

 

 

9.84

%

 

 

9.28

%

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Tier 1 leverage capital ratio

 

 

11.79

%

 

 

11.68

%

 

 

11.41

%

 

 

11.29

%

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

Calculation is based on number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period rather than weighted average shares outstanding.

(2)

 

Common shareholders’ tangible equity and tangible assets exclude goodwill and other intangible assets. These ratios represent non-GAAP financial measures. See, “Additional Financial Information – Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOANS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage Change

 

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Prior Qtr

 

Prior Yr Qtr

Commercial real estate (CRE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner-occupied

 

$

1,229,993

 

 

$

1,176,035

 

 

$

1,138,298

 

 

$

1,125,249

 

 

5

%

 

9

%

Investment properties

 

 

1,744,127

 

 

 

1,719,220

 

 

 

1,701,413

 

 

 

1,625,001

 

 

1

%

 

7

%

Small balance CRE

 

 

1,166,516

 

 

 

1,218,388

 

 

 

1,212,357

 

 

 

1,223,477

 

 

(4

)%

 

(5

)%

Multifamily real estate

 

 

855,862

 

 

 

798,230

 

 

 

850,789

 

 

 

860,700

 

 

7

%

 

(1

)%

Construction, land and land development:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial construction

 

 

181,843

 

 

 

174,761

 

 

 

156,021

 

 

 

159,222

 

 

4

%

 

14

%

Multifamily construction

 

 

503,058

 

 

 

502,166

 

 

 

514,330

 

 

 

568,058

 

 

%

 

(11

)%

One- to four-family construction

 

 

631,183

 

 

 

617,233

 

 

 

607,447

 

 

 

551,806

 

 

2

%

 

14

%

Land and land development

 

 

378,172

 

 

 

400,959

 

 

 

433,678

 

 

 

417,474

 

 

(6

)%

 

(9

)%

Commercial business:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial business

 

 

1,286,818

 

 

 

1,231,154

 

 

 

1,225,108

 

 

 

1,318,483

 

 

5

%

 

(2

)%

Small business scored

 

 

1,295,861

 

 

 

1,199,913

 

 

 

1,187,360

 

 

 

1,152,531

 

 

8

%

 

12

%

Agricultural business, including secured by farmland:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agricultural business, including secured by farmland

 

 

337,487

 

 

 

332,440

 

 

 

353,152

 

 

 

345,742

 

 

2

%

 

(2

)%

One- to four-family residential

 

 

1,556,493

 

 

 

1,563,088

 

 

 

1,573,191

 

 

 

1,610,133

 

 

%

 

(3

)%

Consumer:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit

 

 

744,546

 

 

 

682,692

 

 

 

679,489

 

 

 

639,757

 

 

9

%

 

16

%

Consumer—other

 

 

82,451

 

 

 

91,347

 

 

 

89,054

 

 

 

92,740

 

 

(10

)%

 

(11

)%

Total loans receivable

 

$

11,994,410

 

 

$

11,707,626

 

 

$

11,721,687

 

 

$

11,690,373

 

 

2

%

 

3

%

Loans 30 – 89 days past due and on accrual

 

$

17,686

 

 

$

30,177

 

 

$

26,767

 

 

$

10,786

 

 

 

 

 

Total delinquent loans (including loans on non-accrual), net

 

$

61,333

 

 

$

65,632

 

 

$

63,093

 

 

$

47,764

 

 

 

 

 

Total delinquent loans / Total loans receivable

 

 

0.51

%

 

 

0.56

%

 

 

0.54

%

 

 

0.41

%

 

 

 

 

LOANS BY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage Change

 

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Prior Qtr

 

Prior Yr Qtr

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

Washington

 

$

5,359,130

 

45

%

 

$

5,313,022

 

$

5,371,200

 

$

5,438,285

 

1

%

 

(1

)%

California

 

 

3,275,124

 

27

%

 

 

3,159,842

 

 

3,105,405

 

 

3,010,678

 

4

%

 

9

%

Oregon

 

 

2,210,617

 

18

%

 

 

2,166,750

 

 

2,159,404

 

 

2,141,185

 

2

%

 

3

%

Idaho

 

 

732,830

 

6

%

 

 

690,608

 

 

667,343

 

 

671,217

 

6

%

 

9

%

Utah

 

 

78,216

 

1

%

 

 

77,046

 

 

82,594

 

 

70,474

 

2

%

 

11

%

Other

 

 

338,493

 

3

%

 

 

300,358

 

 

335,741

 

 

358,534

 

13

%

 

(6

)%

Total loans receivable

 

$

11,994,410

 

100

%

 

$

11,707,626

 

$

11,721,687

 

$

11,690,373

 

2

%

 

3

%

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(dollars in thousands)

 

LOAN ORIGINATIONS

Quarters Ended

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

Commercial real estate

$

163,031

 

$

220,193

 

$

216,189

Multifamily real estate

 

215

 

 

3,869

 

 

13,065

Construction and land

 

561,290

 

 

323,941

 

 

411,210

Commercial business

 

312,028

 

 

168,324

 

 

203,656

Agricultural business

 

9,032

 

 

22,562

 

 

14,414

One-to four-family residential

 

37,998

 

 

13,416

 

 

5,491

Consumer

 

172,152

 

 

110,913

 

 

102,600

Total loan originations (excluding loans held for sale)

$

1,255,746

 

$

863,218

 

$

966,625

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANGE IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES – LOANS

 

Quarters Ended

 

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

160,352

 

 

$

160,276

 

 

$

157,323

 

Provision for credit losses – loans

 

 

1,598

 

 

 

1,292

 

 

 

4,201

 

Recoveries of loans previously charged off:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

12

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

53

 

Construction and land

 

 

5

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

One- to four-family real estate

 

 

12

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

58

 

Commercial business

 

 

171

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

361

 

Agricultural business, including secured by farmland

 

 

213

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

1

 

Consumer

 

 

63

 

 

 

140

 

 

 

168

 

 

 

 

476

 

 

 

253

 

 

 

641

 

Loans charged off:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial business

 

 

(293

)

 

 

(863

)

 

 

(892

)

Agricultural business, including secured by farmland

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

 

 

(362

)

Consumer

 

 

(280

)

 

 

(606

)

 

 

(410

)

 

 

 

(577

)

 

 

(1,469

)

 

 

(1,664

)

Net charge-offs

 

 

(101

)

 

 

(1,216

)

 

 

(1,023

)

Balance, end of period

 

$

161,849

 

 

$

160,352

 

 

$

160,501

 

Net charge-offs / average loans receivable

 

 

(0.001

)%

 

 

(0.010

)%

 

 

(0.009

)%

ALLOCATION OF ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES – LOANS

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

Commercial real estate

 

$

42,167

 

 

$

41,788

 

 

$

41,599

 

 

$

41,036

 

Multifamily real estate

 

 

9,859

 

 

 

9,201

 

 

 

9,805

 

 

 

9,918

 

Construction and land

 

 

32,124

 

 

 

34,589

 

 

 

35,508

 

 

 

34,124

 

One- to four-family real estate

 

 

19,478

 

 

 

19,640

 

 

 

19,552

 

 

 

20,917

 

Commercial business

 

 

41,114

 

 

 

39,452

 

 

 

37,785

 

 

 

38,591

 

Agricultural business, including secured by farmland

 

 

5,859

 

 

 

4,930

 

 

 

5,567

 

 

 

6,216

 

Consumer

 

 

11,248

 

 

 

10,752

 

 

 

10,460

 

 

 

9,699

 

Total allowance for credit losses – loans

 

$

161,849

 

 

$

160,352

 

 

$

160,276

 

 

$

160,501

 

Allowance for credit losses – loans / Total loans receivable

 

 

1.35

%

 

 

1.37

%

 

 

1.37

%

 

 

1.37

%

Allowance for credit losses – loans / Non-performing loans

 

 

295

%

 

 

353

%

 

 

351

%

 

 

373

%

CHANGE IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES – UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS

Quarters Ended

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

Balance, beginning of period

$

12,903

 

$

14,985

 

 

$

12,162

Provision (recapture) for credit losses – unfunded loan commitments

 

2,222

 

 

(2,082

)

 

 

588

Balance, end of period

$

15,125

 

$

12,903

 

 

$

12,750

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

Loans on non-accrual status:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

$

2,132

 

 

$

2,027

 

 

$

525

 

 

$

10

 

Construction and land

 

12,648

 

 

 

4,321

 

 

 

5,175

 

 

 

4,369

 

One- to four-family

 

23,398

 

 

 

20,945

 

 

 

19,855

 

 

 

15,480

 

Commercial business

 

6,968

 

 

 

6,988

 

 

 

6,751

 

 

 

6,647

 

Agricultural business, including secured by farmland

 

2,967

 

 

 

5,511

 

 

 

4,609

 

 

 

8,690

 

Consumer

 

4,784

 

 

 

4,214

 

 

 

4,610

 

 

 

4,802

 

 

 

52,897

 

 

 

44,006

 

 

 

41,525

 

 

 

39,998

 

Loans more than 90 days delinquent, still on accrual:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

234

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,268

 

 

 

 

One- to four-family

 

1,427

 

 

 

636

 

 

 

2,698

 

 

 

2,896

 

Consumer

 

265

 

 

 

795

 

 

 

148

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

1,926

 

 

 

1,431

 

 

 

4,114

 

 

 

2,976

 

Total non-performing loans

 

54,823

 

 

 

45,437

 

 

 

45,639

 

 

 

42,974

 

REO

 

5,720

 

 

 

6,248

 

 

 

5,578

 

 

 

6,801

 

Other repossessed assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

Total non-performing assets

$

60,543

 

 

$

51,685

 

 

$

51,235

 

 

$

49,775

 

Total non-performing assets to total assets

 

0.36

%

 

 

0.32

%

 

 

0.31

%

 

 

0.30

%

LOANS BY CREDIT RISK RATING

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

Pass

$

11,754,475

 

$

11,416,687

 

$

11,446,550

 

$

11,432,456

Special Mention

 

21,509

 

 

55,981

 

 

82,060

 

 

68,372

Substandard

 

218,426

 

 

234,958

 

 

193,077

 

 

189,545

Total

$

11,994,410

 

$

11,707,626

 

$

11,721,687

 

$

11,690,373

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage Change

 

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Prior Qtr

 

Prior Yr Qtr

Non-interest-bearing

 

$

4,542,942

 

$

4,532,639

 

$

4,489,839

 

$

4,504,491

 

%

 

1

%

Interest-bearing checking

 

 

2,623,149

 

 

2,628,731

 

 

2,609,080

 

 

2,534,900

 

%

 

3

%

Regular savings accounts

 

 

3,853,612

 

 

3,859,530

 

 

3,723,922

 

 

3,538,372

 

%

 

9

%

Money market accounts

 

 

1,296,869

 

 

1,354,650

 

 

1,388,001

 

 

1,471,756

 

(4

)%

 

(12

)%

Total interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts

 

 

7,773,630

 

 

7,842,911

 

 

7,721,003

 

 

7,545,028

 

(1

)%

 

3

%

Total core deposits

 

 

12,316,572

 

 

12,375,550

 

 

12,210,842

 

 

12,049,519

 

%

 

2

%

Interest-bearing certificates

 

 

1,473,021

 

 

1,464,814

 

 

1,532,304

 

 

1,477,772

 

1

%

 

%

Total deposits

 

$

13,789,593

 

$

13,840,364

 

$

13,743,146

 

$

13,527,291

 

%

 

2

%

GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION OF DEPOSITS

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Percentage Change

 

 

Amount

 

Percentage

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

Prior Qtr

 

Prior Yr Qtr

Washington

 

$

7,268,041

 

53

%

 

$

7,429,406

 

$

7,500,215

 

$

7,334,391

 

(2

)%

 

(1

)%

Oregon

 

 

3,142,625

 

23

%

 

 

3,125,040

 

 

3,035,104

 

 

3,029,712

 

1

%

 

4

%

California

 

 

2,631,688

 

19

%

 

 

2,558,466

 

 

2,483,948

 

 

2,486,514

 

3

%

 

6

%

Idaho

 

 

747,239

 

5

%

 

 

727,452

 

 

723,879

 

 

676,674

 

3

%

 

10

%

Total deposits

 

$

13,789,593

 

100

%

 

$

13,840,364

 

$

13,743,146

 

$

13,527,291

 

%

 

2

%

INCLUDED IN TOTAL DEPOSITS

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

Public non-interest-bearing accounts

 

$

171,112

 

$

146,846

 

$

138,860

 

$

151,484

Public interest-bearing transaction & savings accounts

 

 

242,061

 

 

237,776

 

 

234,669

 

 

250,350

Public interest-bearing certificates

 

 

34,794

 

 

36,125

 

 

34,431

 

 

21,272

Total public deposits

 

$

447,967

 

$

420,747

 

$

407,960

 

$

423,106

Collateralized public deposits

 

$

348,318

 

$

325,675

 

$

312,310

 

$

329,416

Total brokered deposits

 

$

 

$

 

$

50,002

 

$

49,977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVERAGE ACCOUNT BALANCE PER DEPOSIT ACCOUNT

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

Number of deposit accounts

 

 

441,808

 

 

444,250

 

 

445,989

 

 

451,185

Average account balance per account

 

$

32

 

$

32

 

$

31

 

$

30

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTIMATED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS AS OF JUNE 30, 2026

 

Actual

 

Minimum to be categorized as “Adequately Capitalized”

 

Minimum to be

categorized as

“Well Capitalized”

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banner Corporation-consolidated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

 

$

2,092,299

 

14.67

%

 

$

1,140,941

 

8.00

%

 

$

1,426,177

 

10.00

%

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 

 

1,915,042

 

13.43

%

 

 

855,706

 

6.00

%

 

 

855,706

 

6.00

%

Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets

 

 

1,915,042

 

11.79

%

 

 

649,595

 

4.00

%

 

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 

 

1,828,542

 

12.82

%

 

 

641,780

 

4.50

%

 

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Banner Bank:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

 

 

1,987,693

 

13.94

%

 

 

1,140,409

 

8.00

%

 

 

1,425,511

 

10.00

%

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 

 

1,810,436

 

12.70

%

 

 

855,307

 

6.00

%

 

 

1,140,409

 

8.00

%

Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets

 

 

1,810,436

 

11.15

%

 

 

649,364

 

4.00

%

 

 

811,705

 

5.00

%

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 

 

1,810,436

 

12.70

%

 

 

641,480

 

4.50

%

 

 

926,582

 

6.50

%

These regulatory capital ratios are estimates, pending completion and filing of Banner’s regulatory reports.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(rates / ratios annualized)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST SPREAD

Quarters Ended

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Average Balance

 

Interest and Dividends

 

Yield / Cost (3)

 

Average Balance

 

Interest and Dividends

 

Yield / Cost (3)

 

Average Balance

 

Interest and Dividends

 

Yield / Cost (3)

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held for sale loans

$

33,242

 

$

509

 

 

6.14

%

 

$

26,051

 

$

381

 

 

5.93

%

 

$

29,936

 

$

503

 

 

6.74

%

Real estate secured loans

 

9,875,493

 

 

148,303

 

 

6.02

%

 

 

9,754,431

 

 

144,369

 

 

6.00

%

 

 

9,565,357

 

 

143,909

 

 

6.03

%

Commercial/agricultural loans

 

1,881,938

 

 

29,866

 

 

6.37

%

 

 

1,853,248

 

 

29,153

 

 

6.38

%

 

 

1,924,092

 

 

31,196

 

 

6.50

%

Consumer and other loans

 

117,727

 

 

2,015

 

 

6.87

%

 

 

116,147

 

 

2,040

 

 

7.12

%

 

 

121,142

 

 

2,087

 

 

6.91

%

Total loans (1)

 

11,908,400

 

 

180,693

 

 

6.09

%

 

 

11,749,877

 

 

175,943

 

 

6.07

%

 

 

11,640,527

 

 

177,695

 

 

6.12

%

Mortgage-backed securities

 

2,275,561

 

 

14,269

 

 

2.52

%

 

 

2,326,123

 

 

14,509

 

 

2.53

%

 

 

2,496,972

 

 

15,576

 

 

2.50

%

Other securities

 

938,205

 

 

9,915

 

 

4.24

%

 

 

878,650

 

 

9,040

 

 

4.17

%

 

 

893,062

 

 

9,561

 

 

4.29

%

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

139,672

 

 

1,102

 

 

3.16

%

 

 

184,204

 

 

1,518

 

 

3.34

%

 

 

75,539

 

 

577

 

 

3.06

%

FHLB stock

 

16,342

 

 

150

 

 

3.68

%

 

 

9,912

 

 

148

 

 

6.06

%

 

 

23,077

 

 

222

 

 

3.86

%

Total investment securities

 

3,369,780

 

 

25,436

 

 

3.03

%

 

 

3,398,889

 

 

25,215

 

 

3.01

%

 

 

3,488,650

 

 

25,936

 

 

2.98

%

Total interest-earning assets

 

15,278,180

 

 

206,129

 

 

5.41

%

 

 

15,148,766

 

 

201,158

 

 

5.39

%

 

 

15,129,177

 

 

203,631

 

 

5.40

%

Non-interest-earning assets

 

1,082,054

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,106,533

 

 

 

 

 

 

994,003

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$

16,360,234

 

 

 

 

 

$

16,255,299

 

 

 

 

 

$

16,123,180

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing checking accounts

$

2,606,252

 

 

9,433

 

 

1.45

%

 

$

2,631,917

 

 

9,273

 

 

1.43

%

 

$

2,465,015

 

 

9,462

 

 

1.54

%

Savings accounts

 

3,830,346

 

 

19,009

 

 

1.99

%

 

 

3,792,427

 

 

18,388

 

 

1.97

%

 

 

3,493,965

 

 

18,837

 

 

2.16

%

Money market accounts

 

1,314,496

 

 

5,790

 

 

1.77

%

 

 

1,387,870

 

 

6,151

 

 

1.80

%

 

 

1,492,229

 

 

7,729

 

 

2.08

%

Certificates of deposit

 

1,465,885

 

 

11,322

 

 

3.10

%

 

 

1,481,349

 

 

11,866

 

 

3.25

%

 

 

1,489,611

 

 

13,288

 

 

3.58

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

9,216,979

 

 

45,554

 

 

1.98

%

 

 

9,293,563

 

 

45,678

 

 

1.99

%

 

 

8,940,820

 

 

49,316

 

 

2.21

%

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 

4,523,594

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

4,470,629

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

4,480,579

 

 

 

 

%

Total deposits

 

13,740,573

 

 

45,554

 

 

1.33

%

 

 

13,764,192

 

 

45,678

 

 

1.35

%

 

 

13,421,399

 

 

49,316

 

 

1.47

%

Other interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FHLB advances

 

145,176

 

 

1,426

 

 

3.94

%

 

 

4,089

 

 

40

 

 

3.97

%

 

 

296,671

 

 

3,370

 

 

4.56

%

Other borrowings

 

116,146

 

 

732

 

 

2.53

%

 

 

111,569

 

 

697

 

 

2.53

%

 

 

122,227

 

 

675

 

 

2.22

%

Junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes

 

89,178

 

 

1,234

 

 

5.55

%

 

 

89,178

 

 

1,234

 

 

5.61

%

 

 

168,793

 

 

2,499

 

 

5.94

%

Total borrowings

 

350,500

 

 

3,392

 

 

3.88

%

 

 

204,836

 

 

1,971

 

 

3.90

%

 

 

587,691

 

 

6,544

 

 

4.47

%

Total funding liabilities

 

14,091,073

 

 

48,946

 

 

1.39

%

 

 

13,969,028

 

 

47,649

 

 

1.38

%

 

 

14,009,090

 

 

55,860

 

 

1.60

%

Other non-interest-bearing liabilities (2)

 

290,601

 

 

 

 

 

 

320,808

 

 

 

 

 

 

274,407

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

14,381,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,289,836

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,283,497

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

1,978,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,965,463

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,839,683

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

16,360,234

 

 

 

 

 

$

16,255,299

 

 

 

 

 

$

16,123,180

 

 

 

 

Net interest income/rate spread (tax equivalent)

 

 

 

157,183

 

 

4.02

%

 

 

 

 

153,509

 

 

4.01

%

 

 

 

 

147,771

 

 

3.80

%

Net interest margin (tax equivalent)

 

 

 

 

4.13

%

 

 

 

 

 

4.11

%

 

 

 

 

 

3.92

%

Reconciliation to reported net interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis

 

 

 

(3,443

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,340

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,372

)

 

 

Net interest income and margin, as reported

 

 

$

153,740

 

 

4.04

%

 

 

 

$

150,169

 

 

4.02

%

 

 

 

$

144,399

 

 

3.83

%

Additional Key Financial Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average assets

 

 

 

 

1.20

%

 

 

 

 

 

1.37

%

 

 

 

 

 

1.13

%

Adjusted return on average assets (4)

 

 

 

 

1.21

%

 

 

 

 

 

1.36

%

 

 

 

 

 

1.16

%

Return on average equity

 

 

 

 

9.91

%

 

 

 

 

 

11.29

%

 

 

 

 

 

9.92

%

Adjusted return on average equity (4)

 

 

 

 

9.98

%

 

 

 

 

 

11.23

%

 

 

 

 

 

10.20

%

Return on average tangible common equity (4)

 

 

 

 

12.27

%

 

 

 

 

 

14.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

12.56

%

Average equity/average assets

 

 

 

 

12.09

%

 

 

 

 

 

12.09

%

 

 

 

 

 

11.41

%

Average interest-earning assets/average interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

159.69

%

 

 

 

 

 

159.49

%

 

 

 

 

 

158.78

%

Average interest-earning assets/average funding liabilities

 

 

 

 

108.42

%

 

 

 

 

 

108.45

%

 

 

 

 

 

108.00

%

Non-interest income/average assets

 

 

 

 

0.45

%

 

 

 

 

 

0.48

%

 

 

 

 

 

0.44

%

Non-interest expense/average assets

 

 

 

 

2.65

%

 

 

 

 

 

2.56

%

 

 

 

 

 

2.52

%

Efficiency ratio

 

 

 

 

62.80

%

 

 

 

 

 

60.60

%

 

 

 

 

 

62.50

%

Adjusted efficiency ratio (4)

 

 

 

 

61.30

%

 

 

 

 

 

59.45

%

 

 

 

 

 

60.28

%

(1)

Average balances include loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis and accruing loans 90 days or more past due. Amortization of net deferred loan fees/costs is included with interest on loans.

(2)

Average other non-interest-bearing liabilities include fair value adjustments related to junior subordinated debentures.

(3)

Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax equivalent basis, which Banner believes provides comparability of net interest income and net interest margin arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on loans was $2.3 million, $2.2 million and $2.3 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on tax exempt securities was $1.1 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2025.

(4)

Represent non-GAAP financial measures. See, “Additional Financial Information – Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(rates / ratios annualized)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST SPREAD

Six Months Ended

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Average Balance

 

Interest and Dividends

 

Yield/Cost (3)

 

Average Balance

 

Interest and Dividends

 

Yield/Cost (3)

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held for sale loans

$

29,666

 

$

890

 

 

6.05

%

 

$

26,217

 

$

860

 

 

6.61

%

Real estate secured loans

 

9,815,296

 

 

292,672

 

 

6.01

%

 

 

9,466,335

 

 

281,633

 

 

6.00

%

Commercial/agricultural loans

 

1,867,672

 

 

59,019

 

 

6.37

%

 

 

1,915,699

 

 

61,948

 

 

6.52

%

Consumer and other loans

 

116,942

 

 

4,055

 

 

6.99

%

 

 

121,316

 

 

4,179

 

 

6.95

%

Total loans (1)

 

11,829,576

 

 

356,636

 

 

6.08

%

 

 

11,529,567

 

 

348,620

 

 

6.10

%

Mortgage-backed securities

 

2,300,703

 

 

28,778

 

 

2.52

%

 

 

2,519,851

 

 

31,471

 

 

2.52

%

Other securities

 

908,592

 

 

18,955

 

 

4.21

%

 

 

897,870

 

 

19,248

 

 

4.32

%

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

161,815

 

 

2,620

 

 

3.27

%

 

 

70,675

 

 

1,061

 

 

3.03

%

FHLB stock

 

13,145

 

 

298

 

 

4.57

%

 

 

17,969

 

 

371

 

 

4.16

%

Total investment securities

 

3,384,255

 

 

50,651

 

 

3.02

%

 

 

3,506,365

 

 

52,151

 

 

3.00

%

Total interest-earning assets

 

15,213,831

 

 

407,287

 

 

5.40

%

 

 

15,035,932

 

 

400,771

 

 

5.38

%

Non-interest-earning assets

 

1,094,225

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,000,216

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$

16,308,056

 

 

 

 

 

$

16,036,148

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing checking accounts

$

2,619,014

 

 

18,706

 

 

1.44

%

 

$

2,423,292

 

 

17,999

 

 

1.50

%

Savings accounts

 

3,811,491

 

 

37,397

 

 

1.98

%

 

 

3,472,556

 

 

36,940

 

 

2.15

%

Money market accounts

 

1,350,980

 

 

11,941

 

 

1.78

%

 

 

1,523,571

 

 

15,589

 

 

2.06

%

Certificates of deposit

 

1,473,574

 

 

23,188

 

 

3.17

%

 

 

1,510,404

 

 

27,525

 

 

3.67

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

9,255,059

 

 

91,232

 

 

1.99

%

 

 

8,929,823

 

 

98,053

 

 

2.21

%

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 

4,497,258

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

4,503,461

 

 

 

 

%

Total deposits

 

13,752,317

 

 

91,232

 

 

1.34

%

 

 

13,433,284

 

 

98,053

 

 

1.47

%

Other interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FHLB advances

 

75,022

 

 

1,466

 

 

3.94

%

 

 

186,597

 

 

4,230

 

 

4.57

%

Other borrowings

 

113,870

 

 

1,429

 

 

2.53

%

 

 

128,459

 

 

1,369

 

 

2.15

%

Junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes

 

89,178

 

 

2,468

 

 

5.58

%

 

 

169,233

 

 

4,993

 

 

5.95

%

Total borrowings

 

278,070

 

 

5,363

 

 

3.89

%

 

 

484,289

 

 

10,592

 

 

4.41

%

Total funding liabilities

 

14,030,387

 

 

96,595

 

 

1.39

%

 

 

13,917,573

 

 

108,645

 

 

1.57

%

Other non-interest-bearing liabilities (2)

 

305,621

 

 

 

 

 

 

299,082

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

14,336,008

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,216,655

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

1,972,048

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,819,493

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

16,308,056

 

 

 

 

 

$

16,036,148

 

 

 

 

Net interest income/rate spread (tax equivalent)

 

 

 

310,692

 

 

4.01

%

 

 

 

 

292,126

 

 

3.81

%

Net interest margin (tax equivalent)

 

 

 

 

4.12

%

 

 

 

 

 

3.92

%

Reconciliation to reported net interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis

 

 

 

(6,783

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,644

)

 

 

Net interest income and margin, as reported

 

 

$

303,909

 

 

4.03

%

 

 

 

$

285,482

 

 

3.83

%

Additional Key Financial Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average assets

 

 

 

 

1.28

%

 

 

 

 

 

1.14

%

Adjusted return on average assets (4)

 

 

 

 

1.28

%

 

 

 

 

 

1.15

%

Return on average equity

 

 

 

 

10.59

%

 

 

 

 

 

10.04

%

Adjusted return on average equity (4)

 

 

 

 

10.60

%

 

 

 

 

 

10.16

%

Return on average tangible common equity (4)

 

 

 

 

13.13

%

 

 

 

 

 

12.76

%

Average equity/average assets

 

 

 

 

12.09

%

 

 

 

 

 

11.35

%

Average interest-earning assets/average interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

159.59

%

 

 

 

 

 

159.72

%

Average interest-earning assets/average funding liabilities

 

 

 

 

108.43

%

 

 

 

 

 

108.04

%

Non-interest income/average assets

 

 

 

 

0.46

%

 

 

 

 

 

0.46

%

Non-interest expense/average assets

 

 

 

 

2.60

%

 

 

 

 

 

2.55

%

Efficiency ratio

 

 

 

 

61.71

%

 

 

 

 

 

62.85

%

Adjusted efficiency ratio (4)

 

 

 

 

60.38

%

 

 

 

 

 

61.22

%

(1)

 

Average balances include loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis and loans 90 days or more past due. Amortization of net deferred loan fees/costs is included with interest on loans.

(2)

 

Average other non-interest-bearing liabilities include fair value adjustments related to junior subordinated debentures.

(3)

 

Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax equivalent basis. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on loans was $4.5 million and $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on tax exempt securities was $2.2 million and $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

(4)

 

Represent non-GAAP financial measures. See, “Additional Financial Information – Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(dollars in thousands)

* Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), this earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Tangible common shareholders’ equity per share, the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets and the return on average tangible common equity, and references to adjusted revenue, adjusted earnings, the adjusted return on average assets, the adjusted return on average equity and the adjusted efficiency ratio represent non-GAAP financial measures. Management has presented these non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release because it believes that they provide useful and comparative information to assess trends in Banner’s core operations reflected in the current quarter’s results and facilitate the comparison of our performance with the performance of our peers. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for any analysis based on GAAP. Where applicable, comparable earnings information using GAAP financial measures is also presented. Because not all companies use the same calculations, our presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as calculated by other companies. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the tables below:

ADJUSTED REVENUE

Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

Net interest income (GAAP)

$

153,740

 

 

$

150,169

 

 

$

144,399

 

 

$

303,909

 

 

$

285,482

 

Non-interest income (GAAP)

 

18,222

 

 

 

19,161

 

 

 

17,751

 

 

 

37,383

 

 

 

36,859

 

Total revenue (GAAP)

 

171,962

 

 

 

169,330

 

 

 

162,150

 

 

 

341,292

 

 

 

322,341

 

Exclude: Net (gain) loss on sale of securities

 

(8

)

 

 

1,242

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1,234

 

 

 

3

 

Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value

 

157

 

 

 

(1,662

)

 

 

(88

)

 

 

(1,505

)

 

 

(403

)

Losses incurred on building and lease exits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

919

 

 

 

 

 

 

919

 

Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP)

$

172,111

 

 

$

168,910

 

 

$

162,984

 

 

$

341,021

 

 

$

322,860

 

ADJUSTED EARNINGS

Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

Net income (GAAP)

$

48,886

 

 

$

54,716

 

 

$

45,496

 

 

$

103,602

 

 

$

90,631

 

Exclude: Net (gain) loss on sale of securities

 

(8

)

 

 

1,242

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1,234

 

 

 

3

 

Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value

 

157

 

 

 

(1,662

)

 

 

(88

)

 

 

(1,505

)

 

 

(403

)

Merger and acquisition-related expenses

 

238

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

238

 

 

 

 

Building and lease exit costs

 

47

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

1,753

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

1,753

 

Related net tax (benefit) expense

 

(104

)

 

 

99

 

 

 

(401

)

 

 

(5

)

 

 

(325

)

Total adjusted earnings (non-GAAP)

$

49,216

 

 

$

54,404

 

 

$

46,763

 

 

$

103,620

 

 

$

91,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

$

1.43

 

 

$

1.60

 

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

3.03

 

 

$

2.61

 

Diluted adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP)

$

1.44

 

 

$

1.59

 

 

$

1.35

 

 

$

3.03

 

 

$

2.64

 

Return on average assets

 

1.20

%

 

 

1.37

%

 

 

1.13

%

 

 

1.28

%

 

 

1.14

%

Adjusted return on average assets (1)

 

1.21

%

 

 

1.36

%

 

 

1.16

%

 

 

1.28

%

 

 

1.15

%

Return on average equity

 

9.91

%

 

 

11.29

%

 

 

9.92

%

 

 

10.59

%

 

 

10.04

%

Adjusted return on average equity (2)

 

9.98

%

 

 

11.23

%

 

 

10.20

%

 

 

10.60

%

 

 

10.16

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY

Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

Net Income (GAAP)

$

48,886

 

 

$

54,716

 

 

$

45,496

 

 

$

103,602

 

 

$

90,631

 

Exclude: Amortization of intangibles, net of tax

$

202

 

 

$

202

 

 

$

360

 

 

$

404

 

 

$

720

 

Tangible net income available to common shareholders (non-GAAP)

$

49,088

 

 

$

54,918

 

 

$

45,856

 

 

$

104,006

 

 

$

91,351

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average common shareholder’s equity

$

1,978,560

 

 

$

1,965,463

 

 

$

1,839,683

 

 

$

1,972,048

 

 

$

1,819,493

 

Exclude: Average goodwill and other intangible assets, net

 

374,225

 

 

 

374,477

 

 

 

375,486

 

 

 

374,350

 

 

 

375,713

 

Average tangible common equity

$

1,604,335

 

 

$

1,590,986

 

 

$

1,464,197

 

 

$

1,597,698

 

 

$

1,443,780

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average tangible common equity (3)

 

12.27

%

 

 

14.00

%

 

 

12.56

%

 

 

13.13

%

 

 

12.76

%

(1)

 

Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) divided by average assets.

(2)

 

Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) divided by average equity.

(3)

 

Tangible net income (non-GAAP) divided by average tangible common equity (non-GAAP).

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJUSTED EFFICIENCY RATIO

 

Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Jun 30, 2025

Non-interest expense (GAAP)

 

$

107,990

 

 

$

102,608

 

 

$

101,348

 

 

$

210,598

 

 

$

202,607

 

Exclude: CDI amortization

 

 

(256

)

 

 

(256

)

 

 

(455

)

 

 

(512

)

 

 

(911

)

State/municipal tax expense

 

 

(1,773

)

 

 

(1,820

)

 

 

(1,416

)

 

 

(3,593

)

 

 

(2,870

)

REO operations

 

 

(165

)

 

 

(109

)

 

 

(392

)

 

 

(274

)

 

 

(331

)

Merger and acquisition-related expenses

 

 

(238

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(238

)

 

 

 

Building and lease exit costs

 

 

(47

)

 

 

(9

)

 

 

(834

)

 

 

(56

)

 

 

(834

)

Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)

 

$

105,511

 

 

$

100,414

 

 

$

98,251

 

 

$

205,925

 

 

$

197,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income (GAAP)

 

$

153,740

 

 

$

150,169

 

 

$

144,399

 

 

$

303,909

 

 

$

285,482

 

Non-interest income (GAAP)

 

 

18,222

 

 

 

19,161

 

 

 

17,751

 

 

 

37,383

 

 

 

36,859

 

Total revenue (GAAP)

 

 

171,962

 

 

 

169,330

 

 

 

162,150

 

 

 

341,292

 

 

 

322,341

 

Exclude: Net (gain) loss on sale of securities

 

 

(8

)

 

 

1,242

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1,234

 

 

 

3

 

Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value

 

 

157

 

 

 

(1,662

)

 

 

(88

)

 

 

(1,505

)

 

 

(403

)

Losses incurred on building and lease exits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

919

 

 

 

 

 

 

919

 

Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP)

 

$

172,111

 

 

$

168,910

 

 

$

162,984

 

 

$

341,021

 

 

$

322,860

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Efficiency ratio (GAAP)

 

 

62.80

%

 

 

60.60

%

 

 

62.50

%

 

 

61.71

%

 

 

62.85

%

Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (1)

 

 

61.30

%

 

 

59.45

%

 

 

60.28

%

 

 

60.38

%

 

 

61.22

%

(1)

 

Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP) divided by adjusted revenue (non-GAAP).

TANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY TO TANGIBLE ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun 30, 2026

 

Mar 31, 2026

 

Dec 31, 2025

 

Jun 30, 2025

Shareholders’ equity (GAAP)

 

$

1,999,263

 

 

$

1,966,634

 

 

$

1,946,297

 

 

$

1,865,664

 

Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net

 

 

374,100

 

 

 

374,356

 

 

 

374,612

 

 

 

375,268

 

Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)

 

$

1,625,163

 

 

$

1,592,278

 

 

$

1,571,685

 

 

$

1,490,396

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets (GAAP)

 

$

16,593,547

 

 

$

16,344,272

 

 

$

16,354,488

 

 

$

16,437,169

 

Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net

 

 

374,100

 

 

 

374,356

 

 

 

374,612

 

 

 

375,268

 

Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)

 

$

16,219,447

 

 

$

15,969,916

 

 

$

15,979,876

 

 

$

16,061,901

 

Common shareholders’ equity to total assets (GAAP)

 

 

12.05

%

 

 

12.03

%

 

 

11.90

%

 

 

11.35

%

Tangible common shareholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)

 

 

10.02

%

 

 

9.97

%

 

 

9.84

%

 

 

9.28

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER SHARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity (GAAP)

 

$

1,999,263

 

 

$

1,966,634

 

 

$

1,946,297

 

 

$

1,865,664

 

Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)

 

$

1,625,163

 

 

$

1,592,278

 

 

$

1,571,685

 

 

$

1,490,396

 

Common shares outstanding at end of period

 

 

33,984,909

 

 

 

33,875,098

 

 

 

34,097,856

 

 

 

34,583,994

 

Common shareholders’ equity (book value) per share (GAAP)

 

$

58.83

 

 

$

58.06

 

 

$

57.08

 

 

$

53.95

 

Tangible common shareholders’ equity (tangible book value) per share (non-GAAP)

 

$

47.82

 

 

$

47.00

 

 

$

46.09

 

 

$

43.09

 

 

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