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Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) has announced a significant dual initiative to support communities affected by the Southern California wildfires. The bank is making a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross, which includes employee contributions matched by the bank through the Western Alliance Community Foundation.
In addition to immediate relief efforts, Western Alliance has committed $1 billion in loan capacity specifically targeted at supporting small businesses and homeowners with owner-occupied construction loans to assist in rebuilding impacted areas. Interim CEO and CFO Dale Gibbons emphasized the bank's deep connection to Southern California, where it employs thousands and serves numerous customers across the affected region.
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) has scheduled the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market close on Monday, January 27, 2025. A conference call to discuss the company's performance will be held the following day, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
The call will be hosted by Dale Gibbons, interim CEO and CFO, along with Chief Banking Officers Tim Bruckner and Steve Curley. Participants can join via phone (1-833-470-1428, access code: 383154) or through a live audio webcast. A replay will be available from January 28th after 3:00 p.m. ET until February 27th at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) has received top honors in Extel's 2024 All-America Executive Team rankings for Midcap Banks. Kenneth A. Vecchione, President and CEO, and Dale Gibbons, Vice Chairman and CFO, were named Best CEO and Best CFO respectively. The company's Board of Directors secured First Place for Best Company Board, while the Investor Relations team, led by Miles Pondelik, was also recognized among top industry professionals.
This recognition continues WAL's strong performance in these rankings, having achieved similar distinctions in 2023 and 2022. The 2024 rankings were based on surveys of 979 portfolio managers, buy-side analysts, and 151 sell-side analysts. Among 570 companies receiving votes, only 160 achieved rankings in categories including Best IR Program, CEO, CFO, IR Professional, Investor Day, Company Board, and ESG. WAL was named among the 'Most Honored Companies' due to its leadership's high rankings.
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) has announced its participation in the upcoming BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference. President and CEO Kenneth Vecchione will present on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 3:50 pm ET. The presentation will be available via webcast, with a recorded replay accessible on the company's Investor Relations website for 90 days following the event.
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) reported its third quarter 2024 financial results. The company achieved a net income of $199.8 million, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.80. Key metrics include a net interest margin of 3.61%, and a tangible book value per share of $51.98, rising 19.1% year-over-year. Total deposits increased by $1.8 billion to $68.0 billion, while HFI loans grew by $916 million to $53.3 billion. The efficiency ratio stood at 52.7%, adjusted for deposit costs. Asset quality remained stable with nonperforming assets at 0.45% of total assets and net loan charge-offs at 0.20% of average loans. Net interest income rose to $696.9 million, up 6.1% from the prior quarter. Non-interest income increased to $126.2 million, driven by higher service charges and loan fees. However, non-interest expenses also rose to $537.4 million, primarily due to increased deposit costs. The CET1 ratio improved to 11.2%, and the tangible common equity ratio increased to 7.2%.
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) has announced the release date for its third quarter 2024 financial results. The company will publish its results after market close on Thursday, October 17, 2024. A conference call and webcast are scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. ET, hosted by President and CEO Ken Vecchione and Vice Chairman and CFO Dale Gibbons.
Participants can join the call by dialing 1-833-470-1428 (access code: 586867) or via live audio webcast. The webcast link and additional access options are available on the company's website. Attendees are advised to log in 15 minutes early. A replay of the call will be accessible from October 18th after 3:00 p.m. ET until November 17th at 11:59 p.m. ET by dialing 1-866-813-9403 (access code: 196595).
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) reported its Q2 2024 financial results. The company achieved net income of $193.6 million, up 9.1% from Q1 2024 but down 10.2% year-over-year. Earnings per share (EPS) rose to $1.75, a 9.4% increase from Q1 2024 but a 10.7% decrease year-over-year. Net revenue increased by 5.9% quarter-over-quarter to $771.8 million and by 15.3% year-over-year. The company’s pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) was $285.0 million, up $38.0 million from Q1 2024.
Western Alliance saw a 3.4% increase in HFI loans from the previous quarter, totaling $52.4 billion. Total deposits rose 6.5% quarter-over-quarter to $66.2 billion. The net interest margin (NIM) improved to 3.63%, driven by higher average asset balances.
Positive results were tempered by higher provision for credit losses at $37.1 million, an increase of $21.9 million from Q1 2024. Net loan charge-offs rose to 0.18% of average loans, up from 0.08% in Q1 2024.
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 after market close on July 18, 2024.
A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be hosted by President and CEO Ken Vecchione, and Vice Chairman and CFO Dale Gibbons on July 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Participants can join the call by dialing 1-833-470-1428 with access code 465259 or through a live audio webcast available on the company's website.
The call recording will be available for replay from July 19, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. ET until August 19, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET by dialing 1-866-813-9403 with access code 719075.
Alliance Association Bank announced the expansion of its community association banking team with the addition of Kenneth Sonner and Anthony Dister. Sonner, with over 30 years of banking experience, will oversee the Mid-Atlantic and Southern Central Regions. Meanwhile, Dister, holding over 20 years of experience, will manage the Midwest Region. Both directors bring extensive expertise in HOA banking, contributing to the bank's commitment to delivering specialized banking and payment technology solutions for homeowner associations and community management companies nationwide.
Western Alliance Bank has announced the strategic expansion of its Commercial Banking team by hiring Leo Munoz as Industry Executive for Food and Agriculture. Munoz brings over 25 years of banking experience and will enhance the bank's commercial banking focus throughout California's Central Valley. Based in Fresno, Munoz, a lifelong resident of the Central Valley, is expected to strengthen client relationships and provide deep expertise in food and agriculture. Previously, Munoz served as Senior Vice President – Market Manager for Bank of America’s Central California region and was a principal for its Food, Agriculture, and Beverage discipline. He is also noted for his contributions to diversity and inclusion, having served as Executive Sponsor for HOLA (Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership Advancement).
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