[8-K] Byline Bancorp, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) Q2-25 10-Q highlights

• Net sales rose 3.3% YoY to $1.86 bn; first-half sales up 1.4% to $3.44 bn.
• Gross profit +3.6% to $742 m; gross margin steady at 40.0%.
• Operating income +5.0% to $272 m; operating margin 14.7% (+30 bp).
• Net income increased 8.5% to $187 m; diluted EPS $2.15 (+16%). First-half EPS $3.34 (-8%).
• Interest expense swung to a $6 m cost from a $2 m benefit YoY, reflecting higher average debt after 2024 bond issuance.
• Mark-to-market expense on acquisition-related contingent consideration fell to $12 m vs $28 m, easing below-the-line pressure.
• 1H-25 operating cash flow slipped 7% to $406 m; capex $157 m kept free cash flow modest.
• Cash & equivalents climbed to $1.22 bn; total debt unchanged at $1.79 bn, leaving net debt of $0.57 bn.
• Equity strengthened to $1.63 bn as retained earnings rose and buybacks ($35 m) reduced share count under the $1 bn program.
• Dividend lifted to $0.25 per share post 10-for-1 split effective 27-May-25.

Takeaway: Stable volume-driven revenue growth and cost discipline are expanding margins, but higher financing costs and softer first-half earnings temper the story. Robust liquidity and active capital returns support shareholder value.

Positive

• EPS growth: Q2 diluted EPS rose 16% YoY to $2.15 on margin expansion and lower below-line charges.
• Margin improvement: Operating margin climbed 30 bp to 14.7% despite higher input costs.
• Strong liquidity: Cash & cash equivalents increased to $1.22 bn, supporting capital allocation flexibility.
• Shareholder returns: $35 m buybacks and dividend hike to $0.25 per share strengthen capital-return profile.
• Reduced contingent burden: Mark-to-market expense on contingent consideration down 56% YoY.

Negative

• 1H earnings contraction: First-half net income fell 14% and EPS slipped 8% YoY.
• Higher interest expense: Net interest swung to a $12.8 m cost YTD after prior-year benefit, pressuring net profit.
• Operating cash flow decline: 1H-25 OCF down 7% to $406 m, moderating free cash flow.
• Large contingent liabilities: Future acquisition-related payments total $675 m, limiting financial flexibility.
• Rising treasury share cost: Treasury stock balance expanded to $162 m, signaling continued outflows.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR: Solid Q2 beat on EPS and margins; watch first-half softness and rising interest costs.

COKE’s 3% top-line growth was modest, yet management held gross margin at 40% and expanded operating margin to 14.7%. EPS outpaced sales thanks to lower contingent consideration charges and aggressive buybacks. The balance sheet remains healthy—$1.2 bn cash vs $1.8 bn debt—giving flexibility for further repurchases and the raised dividend. Offsetting positives, 1H-25 EPS fell 8% and operating cash flow declined, signaling tougher comps and higher funding costs ahead. With no guidance provided, sentiment hinges on volume trends and cost inflation into 2H.

Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: Margins and cash cushion justify constructive stance despite slower 1H growth.

The quarter confirms COKE’s resilience: pricing and mix offset cost pressures, and management is redeploying capital via a scalable $1 bn buyback and a 5× higher dividend (post-split) while still replenishing cash. Leverage is manageable at ~1.4× EBITDA and contingent payments are largely self-funded. Although 1H earnings dipped, the 10-for-1 split broadens liquidity and could attract retail flow. I view the filing as incrementally positive and remain overweight given stable fundamentals and shareholder-friendly policies.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025

BYLINE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

001-38139		36-3012593
(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois		60601
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(773) 244-7000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	BY	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

  Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2025, Byline Bancorp, Inc., (“Byline" or the "Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

On July 24, 2025, the Company made available on its website a slide presentation regarding the Company’s second quarter 2025 financial results, which will be used as part of a publicly accessible conference call on July 25, 2025. A copy of the slide presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information included in Item 2.02 this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the information in the attached exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.			Description
99.1				Second Quarter 2025 financial results press release, dated July 24, 2025
99.2				Slide Presentation regarding second quarter 2025 financial results
104				Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning plans, estimates, calculations, forecasts and projections with respect to the anticipated future performance of the Company. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as ‘‘may’’, ‘‘might’’, ‘‘should’’, ‘‘could’’, ‘‘predict’’, ‘‘potential’’, ‘‘believe’’, ‘‘expect’’, ‘‘continue’’, ‘‘will’’, ‘‘anticipate’’, ‘‘seek’’, ‘‘estimate’’, ‘‘intend’’, ‘‘plan’’, ‘‘projection’’, ‘‘would’’, ‘‘annualized’’, “target” and ‘‘outlook’’, or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. Forward-looking statements involve estimates and known and unknown risks, and reflect various assumptions and involve elements of subjective judgment and analysis, which may or may not prove to be correct, and which are subject to uncertainties and contingencies outside the control of Byline and its respective affiliates, directors, employees and other representatives, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in this communication.

No representations, warranties or guarantees are or will be made by Byline as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any forward-looking statements contained in this communication or that such forward-looking statements are or will remain based on reasonable assumptions. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this communication.

Certain risks and important factors that could affect Byline’s future results are identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including among other things under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and Byline undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made, to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise unless required under the federal securities laws.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				BYLINE BANCORP, INC.
Date: July 24, 2025				By:	/s/ Roberto R. Herencia
				Name:	Roberto R. Herencia
				Title:	Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

How much did Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) earn in Q2 2025?

COKE posted $187 million in net income, up 8.5% year over year, equal to $2.15 diluted EPS.

What were COKE’s Q2 2025 net sales and growth rate?

Net sales reached $1.86 billion, a 3.3% YoY increase from $1.80 billion in Q2 2024.

How strong is COKE’s balance sheet after the quarter?

Cash and equivalents stand at $1.22 billion; total debt is $1.79 billion, leaving net debt of ~$0.57 billion.

What is the status of COKE’s share repurchase program?

Under the $1 billion authorization started Aug-2024, the company repurchased $34.4 million of stock in Q2 2025.

When did COKE complete its 10-for-1 stock split?

The split was approved on 13-May-25; additional shares were distributed 23-May-25 and began trading split-adjusted 27-May-25.