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First Citizens BancShares (Nasdaq: FCNCA) reported strong Q2 2025 earnings with net income of $575 million, up from $483 million in Q1. Earnings per share reached $42.36, increasing from $34.47 in the previous quarter. The bank announced a new $4.0 billion share repurchase plan, following their current $3.5 billion program.

Key financial metrics include net interest income of $1.70 billion, a net interest margin of 3.26%, and total deposits of $159.94 billion (1.5% annualized growth). The bank maintained strong credit quality with net charge-offs at 0.33% of average loans. Capital ratios remained robust with Common equity Tier 1 at 12.12%.

During Q2, the bank repurchased 338,959 shares for $613 million and paid a dividend of $1.95 per share. The company's liquidity position strengthened with liquid assets reaching $63.62 billion.

First Citizens BancShares (Nasdaq: FCNCA) has announced its quarterly dividend distributions for common and preferred stockholders. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.95 per share for both Class A and Class B common stock.

Additionally, FCNCA announced dividends for three preferred stock series: Series A at $13.4375 per share ($0.335938 per depositary share), Series B at $21.617758 per share, and Series C at $0.351563 per share. All dividends will be paid on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 29, 2025.

First Citizens Bank (NASDAQ:FCNCA) has appointed Israel Gibbs as Area Executive for its North Florida market, focusing on the Jacksonville region. Gibbs, a veteran banker with over 20 years of experience, will lead business and branch banking operations in the area.

Previously serving as Area Executive for the Dallas market, Gibbs has been with First Citizens since 2007, holding various roles in commercial and retail banking. The bank has maintained a strong presence in Florida for over two decades, currently operating 26 branch locations with more than 1,000 associates in the state.

First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ: FCNCA) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast for Friday, July 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern time. The financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, will be released before U.S. markets open on the same day.

Participants can pre-register for the webcast through the provided link, and telephone access will be available for both North American and international callers. The investor presentation and webcast link will be accessible on the company's investor relations website prior to the call, with a replay available afterward.

First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:FCNCA) has appointed Diane Morais to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2025. Morais brings over 30 years of financial services experience, most recently serving as President of Consumer and Commercial Banking at Ally Bank from 2017 to 2024.

At Ally, Morais played a key role in launching the Ally brand in 2009 and oversaw various divisions including deposits, online brokerage, mortgage, credit card, and corporate finance. Her prior experience includes senior positions at Bank of America and Citibank. She will serve on the Joint Risk Committee and Joint Technology Committee of First Citizens.

First Citizens Bank (NASDAQ:FCNCA) and Merlo America LLC have announced a new vendor finance agreement to provide leasing and lending solutions for Merlo's construction and agricultural equipment customers. Merlo America, the North American subsidiary of Italy-based Merlo S.p.A, is known for producing telehandlers and machinery for agricultural, tree care, industrial, and construction applications.

Through this partnership, First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance will offer financing options to help Merlo customers acquire equipment for their business operations. The agreement leverages First Citizens Bank's Equipment Finance group's capabilities, including their sales coverage model, technology platforms, and structuring expertise.

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a First Citizens Bank division, and Setpoint have provided UpEquity with a significant warehouse facility worth up to $200 million in financing capacity. The facility is expected to support $1 billion in originations over the next two years. UpEquity, an Austin-based mortgage technology company, offers innovative 'buy before you sell' solutions for homebuyers and has demonstrated impressive growth, with revenue tripling annually since October 2023. The company plans to maintain this growth trajectory through expanded partnerships with mortgage lenders, real estate brokers, and home builders. The new facility strengthens UpEquity's ability to provide seamless home transition services while marking an expansion of their existing relationship with Setpoint, which began in 2023.

Soltage, a leading independent power producer, has secured a $260 million construction and term debt financing facility to support its 2+ GW solar and storage project pipeline across the United States. The innovative financing structure includes revolving construction loan, tax equity bridge loan, and term loan facility, led by National Bank of Canada and First Citizens Bank (FCNCA), with BankUnited, Cadence Bank, and Siemens Financial Services as joint arrangers. The facility will enable the construction of 250 megawatts of distributed solar and storage projects. This financing demonstrates Soltage's ability to secure significant capital for clean energy infrastructure development and strengthens its position in delivering renewable energy solutions nationwide.

Silicon Valley Bank's latest report reveals a 47% year-over-year increase in venture capital investment in frontier technology, driven by AI computing demands, defense innovations, and industrial automation growth. Hardware-focused VC funds received 33% of fundraising dollars, marking a 10-year high. Defense and aerospace VC investment reached $4 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit $12 billion by 2025. The report highlights that over 50% of frontier tech unicorns have secured funding in the past two years. Notable trends include increased investment in AI compute infrastructure and industrial robotics, with defense technology VC investment surpassing DARPA's annual budget since 2019, indicating a significant shift in defense innovation funding patterns.