Zions Bancorporation, National Association Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ: ZION) ("Zions" or "the Bank") today reported net earnings applicable to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $200 million, or $1.34 per diluted common share, compared with net earnings applicable to common shareholders of $116 million, or $0.78 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, and net earnings applicable to common shareholders of $204 million, or $1.37 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2024.

Harris H. Simmons, Chairman and CEO of Zions Bancorporation, commented, "We're pleased with the continued improvement in the financial performance demonstrated by our fourth quarter results. Adjusted taxable-equivalent revenue increased 9% relative to year-ago levels, while adjusted noninterest expense increased 4%, resulting in a 19% increase in adjusted pre-provision net revenue."

Mr. Simmons continued, "Net loan losses were higher in the quarter, at an annualized rate of 0.24%, with two-thirds of the net loss amount attributable to a single commercial & industrial credit. At the same time, nonperforming loans decreased 18% relative to the third quarter, to 0.50% of total loans. While classified loans have continued to increase, primarily in the commercial real estate portfolio, strong collateral and guarantor support mitigate the risk of significant defaults and losses in this portfolio."

Mr. Simmons concluded, "We're optimistic that the coming year will produce sustained growth, continued improvement in our net interest margin, and increased profitability."

For the full version of the Bank's 2024 fourth quarter earnings release, including financial schedules, please visit www.zionsbancorporation.com.

Supplemental Presentation and Conference Call

Zions has posted a supplemental presentation to its website, which will be used to discuss the fourth quarter results at 5:30 p.m. ET on January 21, 2025. Media representatives, analysts, investors, and the public are invited to join this discussion by calling (877) 709-8150 (domestic and international) and using the meeting number 13750908, or via on-demand webcast. A link to the webcast will be available on the Zions Bancorporation website at www.zionsbancorporation.com. The webcast of the conference call will also be archived and available for 30 days.

About Zions Bancorporation, N.A.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is one of the nation's premier financial services companies with approximately $89 billion of total assets at December 31, 2024, and annual net revenue of $3.1 billion in 2024. Zions operates under local management teams and distinct brands in 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Bank is a consistent recipient of national and state-wide customer survey awards in small- and middle-market banking, as well as a leader in public finance advisory services and Small Business Administration lending. In addition, Zions is included in the S&P MidCap 400 and NASDAQ Financial 100 indices. Investor information and links to local banking brands can be accessed at www.zionsbancorporation.com.

Forward-Looking Information

The earnings release includes "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions regarding future events or determinations, all of which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, industry trends, and results or regulatory outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements include, among others:

• Statements with respect to the beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, targets, commitments, designs, guidelines, expectations, anticipations, and future financial condition, results of operations, and performance of Zions Bancorporation, National Association and its subsidiaries (collectively "Zions Bancorporation, N.A.," "the Bank," "we," "our," "us"); and
• Statements preceded or followed by, or that include the words "may," "might," "can," "continue," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecasts," "expect," "intend," "target," "commit," "design," "plan," "projects," "will," and the negative thereof and similar words and expressions.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, nor should they be relied upon as representing management's views as of any subsequent date. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those presented. Although the following list is not comprehensive, important factors that may cause material differences include:

• The quality and composition of our loan and investment securities portfolios and the quality and composition of our deposits;
• Changes in general industry, political, and economic conditions, including elevated inflation, economic slowdown or recession, or other economic challenges; changes in interest and reference rates, which could adversely affect our revenue and expenses, the value of assets and liabilities, and the availability and cost of capital and liquidity; deterioration in economic conditions that may result in increased loan and lease losses;
• The effects of newly enacted and proposed regulations affecting us and the banking industry, as well as changes and uncertainties in applicable laws, and fiscal, monetary, regulatory, trade, and tax policies;
• Actions taken by governments, agencies, central banks, and similar organizations, including those that result in decreases in revenue, increases in regulatory bank fees, insurance assessments, and capital standards; and other regulatory requirements;
• Judicial, regulatory and administrative inquiries, investigations, examinations or proceedings and the outcomes thereof that create uncertainty for, or are adverse to us or, the banking industry;
• Changes in our credit ratings;
• Our ability to innovate and otherwise address competitive pressures and other factors that may affect aspects of our business, such as pricing, relevance of and demand for our products and services, and our ability to recruit and retain talent;
• The potential for both positive and disruptive impacts of technological advancements, such as digital currencies and commerce, blockchain, artificial intelligence, quantum and cloud computing, and other innovations affecting us and the banking industry;
• Our ability to complete projects and initiatives and execute on our strategic plans, manage our risks, control compensation and other expenses, and achieve our business objectives;
• Our ability to develop and maintain technology, information security systems, and controls designed to guard against fraud, cybersecurity, and privacy risks and related incidents;
• Our ability to provide adequate oversight of our suppliers to help us prevent or mitigate effects upon us and our customers of inadequate performance, systems failures, or cyber and other incidents by, or affecting, third parties upon whom we rely for the delivery of various products and services;
• The effects of wars and geopolitical conflicts, and other local, national, or international disasters, crises, or conflicts that may occur in the future;
• Natural disasters, pandemics, catastrophic events, and other emergencies and incidents, and their impact on our and our customers' operations, business, and communities, including the increasing difficulty in, and the expense of, obtaining property, auto, business, and other insurance products;
• Governmental and social responses to environmental, social, and governance issues, including those with respect to climate change;
• Securities and capital markets behavior, including volatility and changes in market liquidity and our ability to raise capital;
• The possibility that our recorded goodwill could become impaired, which may have an adverse impact on our earnings and shareholders' equity;
• The impact of bank closures or adverse developments at other banks on general investor sentiment regarding the stability and liquidity of banks;
• Adverse news and other expressions of negative public opinion whether directed at us, other banks, the banking industry, or otherwise that may adversely affect our reputation and that of the banking industry generally;
• Protracted congressional negotiations and political stalemates regarding government funding and other issues, including those that increase the possibility of government shutdowns, downgrades in United States ("U.S.") credit ratings, or other economic disruptions; and
• Other assumptions, risks, or uncertainties described in the earnings release, and other SEC filings.

We caution against the undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our views only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law, we specifically disclaim any obligation to update any factors or to publicly announce the revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments.

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