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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBC) is the holding company for Eastern Bank, which it describes as Greater Boston’s leading local bank. News about EBC often centers on its regional banking activities, commercial lending relationships, wealth management initiatives and corporate developments. Eastern Bank operates approximately 109 to 110 branches across eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut, and provides banking and wealth management solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes.
The EBC news feed highlights announcements of new commercial banking customers and financing arrangements, such as working capital facilities, revolving lines of credit and cash management services for companies in sectors ranging from security solutions to marketing logistics. Releases also cover Eastern’s recognition as a top SBA 7(a) lender in Massachusetts, reflecting its role in small business lending and programs like its Equity Alliance for Business, which is designed to support women and entrepreneurs of color.
Investors and analysts following Eastern Bankshares, Inc. will find regular updates on quarterly earnings release dates, conference calls and webcasts, as well as detailed financial results and commentary from management on loan growth, profitability metrics, net interest margin and asset quality. Corporate actions, including share repurchase authorizations, dividend declarations and governance matters, are also disclosed through company news and related SEC filings.
Another key theme in EBC news is merger and acquisition activity. Eastern has reported on its agreement to acquire HarborOne Bancorp, Inc., the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the completion of the merger, including the proration of stock and cash consideration for HarborOne shareholders and the integration of HarborOne Bank into Eastern Bank. For ongoing coverage of these developments and other company updates, the EBC news page aggregates press releases and third-party reports in one place.
Eastern Bank (NYSE:EBC) announced Judith L. Bomster, J.D., as Senior Vice President, Senior Trust Officer for Cambridge Trust Wealth Management effective March 4, 2026.
Ms. Bomster brings 25+ years of trust and estate law experience, leadership in special needs planning, and roles at Morneau Law and Sheehan Phinney.
Eastern Bank (NYSE:EBC) provided financing to support BostonbeaN Coffee Company’s conversion to 100% employee ownership via an ESOP on February 12, 2026. The package includes a term loan to establish the ESOP and a revolving line of credit for working capital.
BostonbeaN, founded more than 60 years ago, supplies coffee, pantry and breakroom solutions across the region. Eastern Bank will also offer ongoing commercial banking services and advised via its Commercial Banking team.
Eastern Bank (EBC) provided a $15.5 million construction loan to Causeway Development for adaptive reuse of a historic mill at 142 Main Street, Brockton. The project will create 30 mixed-income housing units (10 market-rate, 15 affordable up to 60% AMI, 5 MRVP up to 30% AMI) and three ground-floor commercial spaces, using Low-Income Housing and Historic Tax Credits to combine preservation and affordability.
The financing is led by Eastern Bank's Community Development Lending team and supports affordable housing and downtown economic activity in Brockton.
Eastern Bankshares (NASDAQ: EBC) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that reflect the November 1 merger with HarborOne and strong organic performance. Net income was $99.5 million ($0.46 diluted) and operating net income was $94.7 million ($0.44 diluted). Period-end loans rose $4.7 billion (to $23.6 billion) and deposits rose $4.4 billion (to $25.5 billion), driven largely by the HarborOne acquisition. Net interest margin (FTE) was 3.61%. Wealth assets reached a record $10.1 billion. The company repurchased 3.1 million shares for $55.4 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share. Non-performing loans increased to $172.3 million; allowance for loan losses was $331.8 million (1.44%).
Eastern Bank (EBC) announced Owen Security Solutions as a new commercial banking customer on January 13, 2026. Eastern will provide a comprehensive financing package including a revolving line of credit, working capital to support growth initiatives, and a full suite of cash management services to support daily operations. Owen Security, founded in 1973, offers alarm, fire protection and smart video monitoring for residential, commercial, industrial and government customers. Eastern named its Commercial Banking team advising the client.
Eastern Bankshares (NASDAQ: EBC) will release its fourth quarter 2025 results on Thursday, January 22, 2026 after the market close.
The company will host a conference call on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time with a toll-free dial-in number and a simultaneous webcast. Investors may join the webcast or access an on-demand replay at the company’s investor relations website: investor.easternbank.com.
Cambridge Trust Wealth Management (EBC) announced that Richard (Rick) Tyson Jr. joined as Senior Vice President, Wealth Relationship Manager effective December 18, 2025. Mr. Tyson brings more than 25 years of experience across private banking, wealth planning, investment management, trustee services and philanthropic strategies.
He previously served as Vice President, Senior Client Development Officer at Fiduciary Trust Company and held advisory roles at Wilmington Trust, Boston Private, State Street Global Advisors and Fidelity Investments Charitable Services. Mr. Tyson holds a BA from University of Lynchburg and is active in community boards and youth mentoring.
Eastern Bank (NYSE:EBC) was named by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the top lender for SBA 7(a) loans in Massachusetts for the 17th consecutive year, announced December 9, 2025. Eastern originated 290 SBA 7(a) loans totaling approximately $43.5 million in the SBA fiscal year (Oct 1–Sept 30). The bank credited its Equity Alliance for Business program and targeted support for women and entrepreneurs of color as contributors to its lending activity. An example borrower cited was Greg Banks, who used an SBA 7(a) loan to acquire a Woburn-based business.
The recognition reflects Eastern's continued focus on small-business lending and community-oriented capital access in Massachusetts.
Eastern Bank (NASDAQ:EBC) announced on December 3, 2025 that it has added The Sourcing Group (TSG) as a new commercial banking customer. Eastern Bank will provide commercial financing and day-to-day lending support to help TSG finance growth and operations. The bank highlighted its role in structuring a financing solution aligned with TSG’s expansion plans and named the Commercial Banking team advising TSG.
Eastern Bank described its commercial lending capabilities including working capital lines, equipment and term loans, real estate and acquisition financing, asset-based lending, franchise lending, and ESOP-related financing.
Eastern Bank (NASDAQ:EBC) announced that Robin Moses has joined as Senior Vice President, Team Leader for Commercial & Industrial Banking in Rhode Island effective November 12, 2025. Ms. Moses brings over two decades of commercial lending and relationship management experience across manufacturing, distribution, medical, nonprofit and professional services.
Her background includes roles at Bank Rhode Island, Citizens Bank, and Bank of America/Fleet Bank; she holds an MBA from Providence College, a BS from Bryant University, and became a CPA in 1997. Ms. Moses is active in community service, including a 13-year board tenure and current chair role at Special Olympics Rhode Island.