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Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. (TCBX) - Q2 2026 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q covers the period ended June 30, 2026. Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. is a Texas-based bank holding company operating through its subsidiary, Third Coast Bank. The reporting period was significantly impacted by the completion of the merger with Keystone Bancshares, Inc. on February 1, 2026, which expanded the Company's footprint in the Austin, Texas market. Additionally, the Company sold substantially all assets of its factoring subsidiary, Third Coast Commercial Capital, Inc. (TCCC), on June 25, 2026.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Merger Impact: The acquisition of Keystone Bancshares drove significant growth in assets, loans, and deposits. Total assets increased by $1.39 billion compared to December 31, 2025. Loans grew by $1.04 billion, and deposits increased by $1.23 billion.
• Profitability: Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026, increased by 26.4% to $38.4 million compared to $30.3 million in the prior year period. This was driven by a 23.6% increase in net interest income and a 104.1% increase in noninterest income.
• Noninterest Income Surge: Noninterest income rose significantly due to a $3.5 million gain on the sale of factored receivables from the TCCC asset sale and increased service charges.
• Expense Growth: Noninterest expenses increased by 34.4% year-over-year to $76.5 million, primarily due to merger-related costs, increased salaries from new hires, and amortization of core deposit intangibles.
• Net Interest Margin Compression: NIM decreased to 3.75% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from 4.02% in the prior year, reflecting lower loan yields (7.03% vs. 7.70%) partially offset by lower deposit costs (3.47% vs. 4.01%).

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: Management attributes the strong financial performance primarily to the successful integration of the Keystone merger and the strategic sale of the TCCC factoring portfolio. The Company continues to focus on commercial banking solutions in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin-San Antonio markets.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Integration Risk: Risks associated with the successful integration of Keystone's operations, including potential delays or higher-than-expected costs.
• Interest Rate Risk: The Company is exposed to fluctuations in interest rates which impact net interest income. Management utilizes derivative instruments (interest rate swaps) to manage this risk.
• Credit Risk: Nonperforming assets increased to $54.4 million (0.81% of total assets) from $29.9 million at year-end 2025, largely due to the transfer of a $17.1 million loan to Other Real Estate Owned (OREO). However, the allowance for credit losses remains adequate at 0.99% of total loans.
• Regulatory Capital: The Company and its subsidiary bank remain "well capitalized" under regulatory standards, with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.35% and a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 8.82% as of June 30, 2026.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Merger Synergies: Verify the realization of projected cost savings and revenue synergies from the Keystone acquisition in subsequent quarters.
• Asset Quality Trends: Monitor the trajectory of nonperforming assets and the specific valuation of the $27.3 million in Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) to ensure no further significant write-downs are required.
• Net Interest Margin Stability: Assess the Company's ability to maintain NIM in a potentially changing interest rate environment, given the compression observed in the current period.
• Expense Management: Track the run-rate of noninterest expenses post-merger to ensure one-time integration costs do not persistently erode profitability.
• Capital Ratios: Confirm continued compliance with "well capitalized" status as the Company grows its asset base.