Spirit Airlines Stock Jumps Over 16% In After-Hours Trading Amid Frontier's Renewed Merger Interest: Report
Frontier Group Holdings Inc. ULCC is reportedly considering the possibility of a renewed acquisition of Spirit Airlines Inc. SAVE amid the latter’s ongoing discussions with bondholders over a potential bankruptcy filing.
What Happened: The two low-cost carriers have recently engaged in preliminary merger discussions. However, the talks are still in their early stages and may not result in a deal, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
If a merger is agreed upon, it is likely to occur as part of Spirit’s debt and liability restructuring during bankruptcy proceedings. Spirit is currently negotiating with bondholders over potential bankruptcy terms while also exploring out-of-court options to restructure its balance sheet.
Spirit has been under significant financial strain, particularly after a failed merger with JetBlue Airways Corporation JBLU and years of losses.
Frontier Group Holdings Inc. and Spirit Airlines Inc. did not immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comment.
Why It Matters: The news of the potential merger comes in the wake of Spirit’s recent stock performance. The airline’s shares dropped by 6.22% on Tuesday, likely due to profit-taking after a Monday rally. This rally followed the announcement of an extension of the company’s debt refinancing deadline.
Earlier in October, Spirit modified its card processing agreement, extending the deadline for its 2025 notes and the early maturity date. This followed ongoing negotiations with the U.S. National Bank Association regarding Visa and MasterCard payments.
Price Action: Spirit Airlines stock closed at $2.11 on Tuesday, down 6.22% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rose 16.59%. Year-to-date, Spirit Airlines has seen a significant decline of 87.09%.
Meanwhile, Frontier Group Holdings Inc. closed at $6.72 on Tuesday, down 2.75%. After hours, the stock dipped 0.45%. Year-to-date, Frontier Group has experienced an increase of 26.55%, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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I'm Earning $275k This Year. Can I Use a Backdoor Roth Strategy to Reduce Taxes?
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If you’re making $275,000 a year, you can’t contribute to a Roth IRA due to income limits. However, a backdoor conversion can allow a high earner to sock away unlimited sums in a Roth account, enabling tax-free requirement withdrawals and a way past pesky required minimum distribution rules (RMDs) that many pretax retirement account require. But this will likely require sufficient after-tax funds – such as from a non-retirement bank account or brokerage account – to pay the upfront tax bill that a backdoor conversion strategy generates.
Conversions are most advisable for savers who will be in a higher tax bracket after retirement. Assuming these conditions are met, a backdoor conversion can be a useful method of avoiding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and enjoying tax-free withdrawals in retirement. Consider discussing a Roth backdoor conversion with a financial advisor to make sure you understand the ins and outs of this strategy.
Roth retirement accounts allow savers to use after-tax money to fund accounts where investments accumulate earnings tax-free and, in most circumstances, withdrawals are also tax-free. Another appealing feature of Roth accounts is that they are exempt from RMD rules requiring savers to begin withdrawing from pre-tax savings accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s after age 73, which can expose retirees to unwelcome tax bills.
Roth IRAs also have income limits that make them inaccessible to some high earners. For 2024, individuals earning $161,000, married couples filing jointly earning $240,000 and married couples filing separately earning $10,000 are all prohibited from contributing to Roth retirement accounts at all.
However, since 2010 it’s been possible for a saver to convert unlimited funds from a pre-tax retirement account to a Roth account. This backdoor conversion, as it’s known, has become a popular way for people who earn and lot and have saved a lot to get the advantages of Roth accounts.
To perform a backdoor conversion, a saver can transfer funds from a pre-tax retirement account such as a 401(k). 401(k)s and other qualified accounts may not limit an investor based on his or her income, and its annual contribution limits are also much higher than Roth IRA contribution caps. Next, they transfer funds from their other retirement account to a new Roth IRA account. Because the funds from the 401(k) are pre-tax, the saver will have to pay income taxes on the converted amounts in that tax year, as if they were withdrawals treated as ordinary income. A large transfer can generate a large tax bill if the entire amount is converted at once. Sometimes conversions of large IRAs are done gradually over several years to manage the tax bill and keep the person in lower tax brackets.
Susan Kreh's Recent Buy: Acquires $239K In Oil-Dri Corp of America Stock
Susan Kreh, Chief Financial Officer at Oil-Dri Corp of America ODC, reported an insider buy on October 21, according to a new SEC filing.
What Happened: Kreh’s recent purchase of 3,500 shares of Oil-Dri Corp of America, disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, reflects confidence in the company’s potential. The total transaction value is $239,505.
As of Tuesday morning, Oil-Dri Corp of America shares are down by 1.27%, currently priced at $67.56.
Unveiling the Story Behind Oil-Dri Corp of America
Oil-Dri Corp of America develops, manufactures, and markets sorbent products made predominantly from clay. Its absorbent offerings, which draw liquid up, include cat litter, floor products, toxin control substances for livestock, and agricultural chemical carriers. The company has two segments based on the different characteristics of two primary customer groups namely Retail and Wholesale Products Group and Business to Business Products Group. The company’s products are sold under various brands such as Cat’s Pride, Jonny Cat, Amlan, Agsorb, Verge, Pure-Flo, and Ultra-Clear.
Oil-Dri Corp of America’s Financial Performance
Revenue Growth: Oil-Dri Corp of America’s revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 5.88%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company’s top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Insights into Profitability:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 29.04%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 1.26, Oil-Dri Corp of America showcases strong earnings per share.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.34.
Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Oil-Dri Corp of America’s P/E ratio of 12.6 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 1.38, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry averages at 7.72, Oil-Dri Corp of America could be considered undervalued.
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company’s market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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Exploring the Significance of Insider Trading
Insider transactions, although significant, should be considered within the larger context of market analysis and trends.
From a legal standpoint, the term “insider” pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company’s equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider’s new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
Cracking Transaction Codes
Taking a closer look at transactions, investors often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, meticulously cataloged in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A signifies a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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GBank Financial Holdings Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GBank Financial Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) GBFH, the parent company of GBank (the “Bank”), today reported record net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, of $5.0 million, or $0.37 per diluted share. This represents an increase from $1.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to the third quarter of 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net income was $13.4 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, compared to $7.4 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the same period in 2023.
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Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
- Record net income of $5.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.37
- Record net revenue of $16.1 million
- Record SBA Lending and Commercial Banking loan originations of $156.4 million, compared to $126.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, and $91.1 million, compared to the third quarter of 2023
- Gain on sale of loans of $2.8 million on loans sold of $71.4 million, compared to gain on sale of loans of $3.1 million on loans sold of $77.9 million for the second quarter of 2024 and gain on sale of loans of $763 thousand on loans sold of $22.7 million, compared to the third quarter of 2023
- Net interest margin of 5.00%
- Gross loan growth of $35.4 million, or 4% sequentially
- Total on-balance sheet guaranteed loans of $267.0 million, compared to $252.2 million as of June 30, 2024
- Total non-performing assets of $5.4 million, representing 0.52% of total assets
- Non-performing assets, excluding guaranteed portions, of $1.6 million, representing 0.15% of total assets
Edward M. Nigro, Executive Chairman, stated, “The record revenues and earnings for the third quarter and year-to-date of $0.37 and $1.00, respectively, are a reflection upon the continued expansion of our GBank business model; and, with the recently completed $20 million capital raise, we believe we are well-positioned to continue our growth.”
Private Placement of Common Stock
The Company announced the completion of its $20.0 million Private Placement Offering on October 16, 2024. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC served as financial advisors on the private placement (presentation link). After deducting offering related expenses, net proceeds to the Company will be approximately $19.2 million.
Financial Results
Income Statement
Net interest income totaled $12.3 million for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of $911 thousand, or 8.0%, compared to $11.3 million for the second quarter of 2024, and an increase of $2.7 million, or 27.9%, compared to the third quarter of 2023. The increase in net interest income from the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to higher average loan balances, partially offset by an increase in interest bearing deposit balances and rates. The increase in net interest income from the third quarter of 2023 was driven by increases in average loan balances and yields as well as increases in average investment security balances and yields. These favorable increases were partially offset by higher balances and rates on interest bearing deposits. The increase in investment yields through September 30, 2024, was the result of the purchase of $37.2 million of investment securities during the quarter to replace certain lower-yielding U.S. Treasury securities that matured during the first nine months of 2024.
The Company recorded a provision for credit losses on loans of $570 thousand for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of $287 thousand, compared to $283 thousand for the second quarter of 2024, and an increase of $344 thousand, compared to $226 thousand for the third quarter of 2023. The provision for credit losses on loans recorded in the third quarter of 2024 primarily reflects quarterly growth in non-guaranteed loans of $20.5 million, specific reserves on non-performing loans, as well as the impact of certain model adjustments relating to projected economic conditions.
The Company’s net interest margin for the third quarter of 2024 increased to 5.00%, compared to 4.82% for the second quarter of 2024, and decreased from 5.71%, compared to the third quarter of 2023. The increase in net interest margin from the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to improved yields on loans and investment securities, partially offset by higher balances and rates on interest-bearing deposits. The decrease in net interest margin from the second quarter of 2023 was driven by higher balances and rates on interest-bearing deposits, which offset higher balances and rates on total earning assets.
Non-interest income was $3.9 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $4.2 million for the second quarter of 2024, and $1.2 million for the third quarter of 2023. The $307 thousand decrease in non-interest income from the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a $325 thousand decrease in income from gain on sale of loans resulting from a reduction in average pretax gain on sale margin and slightly lower sales volume quarter-over-quarter. The $2.7 million increase in non-interest income, compared to the third quarter of 2023, was driven by (i) a $2.1 million increase in income from gain on sale of loans, (ii) a $332 thousand increase in loan servicing income as the third quarter of 2023 reflected the write-off of certain loan servicing assets totaling $156 thousand relating to the repurchase of the guaranteed portion of previously sold SBA loans, and (iii) a $245 thousand increase in other income, primarily due to an increase in credit card net interchange fees of $230 thousand, compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Net revenue totaled $16.1 million for the third quarter of 2024, representing an increase of $604 thousand, or 3.9%, compared to $15.5 million for the second quarter of 2024. This also marks an increase of $5.3 million, or 49.4%, compared to $10.8 million for the third quarter of 2023.
Non-interest expense was $9.0 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $9.1 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $8.3 million for the third quarter of 2023. The Company’s efficiency ratio was 55.9%, compared to 58.9% for the second quarter of 2024 and 76.7% for the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in non-interest expense from the second quarter of 2024 is primarily due to a decrease of $257 thousand in employee compensation costs. The increase in non-interest expense from the third quarter of 2023 was driven by a $478 thousand increase in other expenses, primarily due to higher loan origination costs commensurate with the volume increase of loan originations.
Income tax expense was $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $516 thousand for the third quarter of 2023. The increase in income tax expense from both the second quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023 is primarily due to increased earnings. Additionally, the increase in income tax expense from the third quarter of 2023 was due, in part, to an increase in the effective tax rate, which increased to 23.2% at September 30, 2024, from 22.5% at September 30, 2023.
Net income was $5.0 million for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of $339 thousand from $4.7 million for the second quarter of 2024, and an increase of $3.2 million from $1.8 million for the third quarter of 2023. Diluted earnings per share totaled $0.37 for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $0.35 for the second quarter of 2024 and $0.14 for the third quarter of 2023.
The Company had 159 full-time equivalent employees as of September 30, 2024, compared to 155 full-time equivalent employees as of June 30, 2024, and 163 full-time equivalent employees as of September 30, 2023.
Balance Sheet
Total gross loans were $847.6 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $812.3 million as of June 30, 2024, and $524.1 million as of September 30, 2023. The increase in gross loans of $35.4 million from June 30, 2024, was primarily driven by an increase in commercial real estate loans of $15.3 million and guaranteed loans held-for-sale of $26.9 million. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $12.1 million in guaranteed loans held-for-investment. The increase in gross loans of $323.6 million from September 30, 2023, was primarily driven by increases of $162.6 million in guaranteed loans held-for-investment, $122.9 million in commercial real estate loans, and $13.3 million in guaranteed loans held-for-sale. Total guaranteed loans as a percentage of gross loans were 31.5% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 31.0% as of June 30, 2024, and 17.4% as of September 30, 2023.
The Company’s allowance for credit losses totaled $7.9 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $7.3 million as of June 30, 2024, and $6.6 million as of September 30, 2023. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total gross loans was 0.94% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 0.90% as of June 30, 2024, and 1.27% as of September 30, 2023. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total net loans, excluding guaranteed portions, was 1.36% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 1.31% as of June 30, 2024, and 1.54% as of September 30, 2023.
Deposits totaled $883.5 million as of September 30, 2024, an increase of $43.2 million from $840.4 million as of June 30, 2024, and an increase of $289.9 million from $593.6 million as of September 30, 2023. By deposit type, the increase from the prior quarter was driven by an increase of $22.0 million in savings and money market accounts and a $11.2 million increase in certificates of deposit. From September 30, 2023, certificates of deposit increased by $185.0 million, and savings and money market accounts increased by $98.1 million. Non-interest bearing deposits totaled $229.9 million as of September 30, 2024, an increase of $9.4 million from $220.4 million as of June 30, 2024, and an increase of $18.0 million from $211.9 million as of September 30, 2023.
The Company’s ratio of gross loans to deposits was 95.9% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 96.7% as of June 30, 2024, and 88.3% as of September 30, 2023.
The Company held no short-term borrowings as of September 30, 2024, compared to short term borrowings of $12.0 million as of June 30, 2024, and no short-term borrowings as of September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $448.3 million in available borrowing capacity from the Federal Reserve Bank, the Federal Home Loan Bank, and through its various Fed Funds lines.
Subordinated notes totaled $26.1 million as of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, compared to $26.0 million as of September 30, 2023.
Stockholders’ equity was $116.4 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $110.9 million as of June 30, 2024, and $94.6 million as of September 30, 2023. The increase in stockholders’ equity from June 30, 2024, is attributable to net income earned during the quarter. The increase since September 30, 2023, is driven by both net income earned during the previous twelve months as well as an increase in common stock and paid-in capital resulting from the issuance of non-voting common shares related to the Company’s investment in BankCard Services, LLC (“BCS“) during the second quarter of 2024.
The Company’s tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 11.1% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 11.0% as of June 30, 2024, and 13.0% as of September 30, 2023. The Bank’s Tier 1 leverage ratio was 13.08% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 12.9% as of June 30, 2024, and 16.2% as of September 30, 2023. The Company’s tangible book value per share was $8.91 as of September 30, 2024, an increase of 4.9% from $8.49 as of June 30, 2024, and an increase of 19.8% from $7.44 as of September 30, 2023. The increase in tangible book value per share from June 30, 2024, is attributable to net income, while the increase since September 30, 2023, is attributable to net income as well as the increase in common stock and paid-in capital resulting from the issuance of non-voting common shares related to the Company’s investment in BCS during the second quarter of 2024.
Total assets increased 3.8% to $1.048 billion as of September 30, 2024, from $1.009 billion as of June 30, 2024, and increased 43.7% from $729.3 million as of September 30, 2023. The increase in total assets from June 30, 2024, was primarily driven by an increase in gross loans and investment securities, partially offset by a decrease in interest-bearing deposit cash equivalents. The increase in total assets from September 30, 2023, was primarily driven by an increase in gross loans, partially offset by a decrease in investment securities.
Asset Quality
The provision for credit losses on loans totaled $570 thousand for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $283 thousand for the prior linked quarter and $226 thousand for the third quarter of 2023. Net loan recoveries in the third quarter totaled $22 thousand, or 0.01% of average net loans (annualized), compared to net loan charge-offs of $29 thousand, or 0.01% of average net loans (annualized) in the second quarter of 2024 and net loan charge-offs of $764 thousand, or 0.62% of average net loans (annualized), in the third quarter of 2023.
Nonaccrual loans decreased $1.1 million to $5.4 million as of September 30, 2024, and increased $5.4 million from zero as of September 30, 2023. Loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest decreased to $27 thousand as of September 30, 2024, compared to $1.1 million at June 30, 2024, and no loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest as of September 30, 2023.
There was no other real estate owned as of September 30, 2024, or June 30, 2024, compared to $1.1 million as of September 30, 2023.
Total non-performing assets totaled $5.4 million as of September 30, 2024, a decrease of $2.2 million from $7.6 million as of June 30, 2024, and an increase of $4.3 million from $1.1 million as of September 30, 2023. Non-performing assets, excluding guaranteed portions, totaled $1.6 million as of September 30, 2024, a decrease of $646 thousand from $2.2 million as of June 30, 2024, and an increase of $490 thousand from $1.1 million as of September 30, 2023.
Loans past due 30-89 days and still accruing interest totaled $12.4 million as of September 30, 2024, of which $8.5 million was guaranteed, an increase from $1.1 million as of June 30, 2024, and $1.8 million as of September 30, 2023.
The ratio of total non-performing assets to total assets was 0.52% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 0.75% as of June 30, 2024, and 0.15% as of September 30, 2023. The ratio of non-performing assets, excluding guaranteed portions, to total assets was 0.15% as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, compared to 0.22% as of June 30, 2024.
Segment Highlights
SBA Lending and Commercial Banking
Loan originations by the Bank’s SBA Lending and Commercial Banking Divisions totaled $156.4 million, compared to $126.9 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $91.1 million for the third quarter 2023. Loan sale volume decreased by 8% to $71.4 million, compared to $77.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, and increased by 214% from $22.7 million, compared to the third quarter of 2023. Gain on sale of loans decreased by 10% to $2.8 million, compared to $3.2 million for the second quarter of 2024, and increased 272% from $763 thousand for the third quarter of 2023. The average pretax gain on sale of loans margin was 3.64%, compared to 4.36% for the second quarter of 2024 and 3.36% for the third quarter of 2023.
Gaming FinTech
GBank’s partner, BCS, has been actively developing its pipeline of Pooled Player and Pooled Consumer Accounts “Powered by PIMS and CIMS”™. BCS recently completed onboarding of two of its programs. First, the US prepaid program, Mastercard Express, is designed to support and accelerate growth of fintech companies by providing the tools and resources necessary to scale and innovate within the payments industry. BCS, GBank, and i2c shall be key partners with Mastercard in the expansion of gaming, medical, and government related providers. Mastercard and i2c believe that this program shall enable accelerating products to market with unprecedented speed. Second, BoltBetz executed its BCS Agreement that provides PPA account structure and RTP/RfP payments loading and offloading systems to their Konami integrated application, facilitating cashless slot wagering. It is anticipated that both programs shall be approved and activated by GBank in the fourth quarter of 2024.
BCS and GBank now have 16 active prepaid access and PPA/PCA clients. Currently, BCS and GBank are conducting due diligence for 6 new prepaid access and PPA/PCA clients, with anticipated onboarding in future quarters. Gaming FinTech deposits averaged $31.7 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $32.4 million for the second quarter of 2024.
Credit Card
The Bank launched its GBank Visa Signature® Card in the second quarter of 2023. The GBank Visa Signature® Card targets prime and super-prime consumers, offering 1% cash rewards on gaming transactions and 2% cash rewards on all other purchases. Since the product launch in 2023, the Bank has entered into eight marketing referral agreements as of September 30, 2024.
Credit card charge transactions were $13.9 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $7.0 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $1.1 million for the first quarter of 2024. Credit card balances were $1.2 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $919 thousand as of June 30, 2024. Total open credit card lines were $4.9 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $3.7 million as of June 30, 2024. Through September 30, 2024, and since launch, the Bank has processed over $21.0 million in gaming transactions through its credit card product.
Non-voting Equity Investment in BankCard Services, LLC
On June 26, 2024, the Company announced the acquisition of a 32.99% non-voting equity interest in BCS. This acquisition was completed by exchanging 231,508 shares of restricted, non-voting GBFH common stock for 143,371 shares of non-voting BCS common stock. The GBFH non-voting stock must be held by BCS for a minimum of one year and can only be converted into voting shares upon a disposition by BCS, in accordance with applicable Federal Reserve regulations.
Earnings Call
The Company will host its Q3 2024 quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PST. Interested parties can participate remotely via Internet connectivity. There will be no physical location for attendance.
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Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements regarding certain of the Company’s goals and expectations with respect to future events that are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursuant,” “target,” “continue,” and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current belief and expectations of the Company’s management team and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Company’s control). Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management’s projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations include, but are not limited to: the impact on us or our customers of a decline in general economic conditions and any regulatory responses thereto; potential recession in the United States and our market areas; the impacts related to or resulting from bank failures and any continuation of uncertainty in the banking industry, including the associated impact to the Company and other financial institutions of any regulatory changes or other mitigation efforts taken by government agencies in response thereto; increased competition for deposits and related changes in deposit customer behavior; the impact of changes in market interest rates, whether due to continued elevated interest rates or potential reductions in interest rates and a resulting decline in net interest income; the persistence of the inflationary pressures, or the resurgence of elevated levels of inflation, in the United States and our market areas; the uncertain impacts of ongoing quantitative tightening and current and future monetary policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; effects of declines in housing prices in the United States and our market areas; increases in unemployment rates in the United States and our market areas; declines in commercial real estate values and prices; uncertainty regarding United States fiscal debt and budget matters; cyber incidents or other failures, disruptions or breaches of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of our third-party vendors or other service providers, including as a result of cyber-attacks; severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, geopolitical instability or other external events; regulatory considerations; our ability to recognize the expected benefits and synergies of our completed acquisitions; the maintenance and development of well-established and valued client relationships and referral source relationships; acquisition or loss of key production personnel; changes in tax laws; the risks related to the development, implementation, use and management of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learnings; potential increased regulatory requirements and costs related to the transition and physical impacts of climate change; and current or future litigation, regulatory examinations or other legal and/or regulatory actions. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and/or management’s good faith belief as to future events. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove to be inaccurate. Therefore, the Company can give no assurance that the results contemplated in the forward-looking statements will be realized. Due to these and other possible uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be construed as a representation by the Company or any person that the future events, plans, or expectations contemplated by the Company will be achieved. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements, express or implied, included in the press release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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Trump Vows To 'Make Interest On Car Loans Fully Tax-Deductible' For Made In America Vehicles
Former President Donald Trump has proposed making the interest on car loans tax-deductible for vehicles manufactured in the United States. This move is seen as an attempt to bolster the American auto industry and attract voters.
What Happened: Trump made this announcement on Tuesday during a rally in North Carolina. He stated that if elected, he would make the interest on car loans fully tax-deductible for vehicles produced in the U.S., reported Reuters.
“I will make interest on car loans fully tax-deductible,” Trump said. “I am only going to do it if they build that particular product – namely an automobile – in the United States.”
With the presidential election just two weeks away, Trump’s proposal is seen as a strategic move to win over voters.
Why It Matters: Trump’s proposal comes amid a tight race between him and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Both candidates have been making economic pledges to appeal to voters.
This is not the first time Trump has proposed economic incentives to boost the American auto industry. Earlier in September, he pledged to impose 100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico if elected. He also suggested that car assembly work in the U.S. is simple, drawing criticism from labor advocates and Democratic officials.
However, economists have warned that Trump’s economic policies could lead to higher inflation and deficits compared to Harris’ policies, as per a survey.
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Texas Instruments Says It’s Nearing Recovery After Sales Slump
(Bloomberg) — Texas Instruments Inc. Chief Executive Officer Haviv Ilan said that customers are working through excess inventory and the timing is right for an order recovery following eight straight quarters of revenue declines.
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Speaking on a conference call after delivering third-quarter results, Ilan said that three of TI’s main markets have already begun to rebound, but its biggest sales sources — industrial and automotive chips — are still suffering from a glut of inventory.
“We really need the broad industrial market and the automotive market to join,” he said. When asked to predict a rebound he replied, “It’s about time, but we haven’t seen it yet.”
Investors seized on the optimistic tone and sent the shares up about 3% in late trading. The stock had been down after Texas Instruments posted its results, which included a tepid forecast for the fourth quarter.
Sales in that period will be $3.7 billion to $4 billion, the company said. Analysts, on average, estimated $4.08 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Profit will be $1.07 to $1.29 a share, compared with an average projection of $1.35.
The Dallas-based company is the biggest maker of chips that perform simple but vital functions in a wide range of electronic devices. While the chipmaker’s executives are typically reluctant to give industrywide long-term projections, investors use its forecasts as indicators of demand across the industry.
Texas Instruments shares, up 14% this year, closed at $193.97 on Tuesday.
In the third quarter, revenue fell 8.4% to $4.15 billion, marking the eighth consecutive contraction. Analysts projected $4.12 billion. Profit was $1.47 a share, compared with an estimate of $1.37 per share.
Heading into Texas Instruments earnings, chip companies had been giving conflicting signals about the industry. Equipment maker ASML Holding NV reported weak orders for its gear and said customers are becoming more cautious. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., meanwhile, delivered a strong forecast. For both companies, demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence computing is a bright spot.
The biggest chunk of Texas Instruments’ revenue comes from makers of industrial equipment and vehicles, which together account for more than 70% of sales. Its products provide a variety of functions — some as simple as registering button pushes and converting power.
The 2025 tax brackets are here. How much will you owe?
The IRS just released its inflation-adjusted tax brackets for 2025 — and it’s the smallest increase in four years. Income thresholds for each tax bracket will rise by about 2.8% in the new year, compared to 5.4% in 2024 and 7% for 2023. The modest increase reflects the cooling pace of inflation since the peak years of the pandemic.
The tax brackets for 2025 apply to taxes due in 2026. To calculate your taxes due on April 15, 2025, you’ll use 2024 tax brackets.
Understanding how tax brackets work can get a bit confusing, but essentially, your income is taxed at several different rates that increase as you earn more money. Let’s say, for example, that you’re a single filer who earns $50,000 in 2025. Even though you’d fall into the 22% tax bracket, you won’t pay a flat tax rate of 22%.
Instead, your income would be taxed as follows:
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10% of the first $11,925 = $1,192.50
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12% of the next $36,529 ($48,475-$11,926) = $4,383.48
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22% of the last $1,524 ($50,000-$48,476) = $335.28
Total tax bill: $5,911.26
Even though you’re in the 22% tax bracket, your effective tax rate is just under 12%. You may be able to lower your tax bill even more if you qualify for tax credits and deductions.
Read more: 2024-2025 federal income tax brackets and rates
The standard deduction is an amount you can subtract from your taxable income, even if you don’t have deductible expenses. Most taxpayers opt for the standard deduction vs. itemizing.
The standard deduction will increase to the following amounts in 2025:
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Single filers: $15,000
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Heads of household: $22,500
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Married couples filing jointly: $30,000
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Married couples filing separately: $15,000
Going back to our example of a single filer who earns $50,000 in 2025: If you took the standard deduction of $15,000, your taxable income would drop to just $35,000 ($50,000-$15,000).
The IRS also announced a few more inflation adjustments that are coming next year.
The earned income tax credit, or EITC, is a tax credit aimed at helping low- to moderate-income workers and their families. The maximum credit for taxpayers with three or more qualifying children jumps to $8,046 in 2025, up from $7,830 in 2024. You may be able to qualify for a smaller credit if you have fewer than three children (or even no tax dependents at all), depending on your income.
A health flexible spending account, or FSA, is an employer-sponsored account that lets you set aside pre-tax money for IRS-approved health expenses. The contribution limit for health FSAs will increase by $100, from $3,200 in 2024 to $3,300 in 2025.
Cathie Wood-Led Ark Dumps $5.8M Worth Of Robinhood Shares Amid Forecasts Of A Potential Rally From Analysts
On Tuesday, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest made significant trades, with a notable sell-off in Robinhood Markets Inc HOOD.
The Robinhood Trade
Ark Invest sold a total of 210,483 shares of Robinhood from its ARK Innovation ETF ARKK and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF ARKW, marking a significant reduction in its holdings of the stock. The value of this trade, based on Robinhood’s closing price of $27.41 on Tuesday, is approximately $5.8 million. This move comes amidst a backdrop of changing analyst forecasts for Robinhood, with some predicting a potential rally of around 12% for the stock.
However, this isn’t the first time that Ark Invest has reduced its stake in Robinhood. Earlier in the week, Cathie Wood had already trimmed Ark’s holdings in the company, sparking discussions among investors about whether to follow her lead or stay put. As Benzinga noted, the reasons behind selling a stock can be varied and often more nuanced than market reactions might suggest.
Other Key Trades:
- Ark Invest sold 34,392 shares of Moderna Inc (MRNA) from its ARKG fund. The firm bought shares of Tempus AI Inc (TEM) for its ARKG fund and ARKK fund.
- Ark purchased 7,609 shares of CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) for its ARKG fund and also for its ARKK fund. The investment manager also added shares of Cerus Corp (CERS) to its ARKG fund and ARKK funds.
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