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Q: Zach, what about the new net interest rates -guideline area do you see the threat to reach the upper end of this area? A: Zachary Wasserman, CFO, mentioned that they are on the right track to possibly reach the upper end of the area. He found that the dynamics of the loans and the stable net interest rate range (NIM) are key factors. The main concern would be the stability of the economic environment, but there are currently no significant threats.

Q: Can you give feedback from internal and external partners to the announcement of veritex acquisition? A: Stephen Steinour, CEO, and Brant Standridge, President of Consumer and Regional Banking, reported on positive feedback. Long-term shareholders encouraged strategic acquisitions, and the Veritex team is considered great. The acquisition is expected to improve Huntington's presence in Texas, with Malcolm Holland as chairman of Texas.

Q: Zach, can you discuss the differentiation of the deposit trends between the regional banks and how Huntington manages income growth and costs? A: Zachary Wasserman, CFO, emphasized that the deposit growth has exceeded expectations that are due to the relationship between primary bank. The deposit costs are reduced, and the expectation applies to stable costs under the assumption that no interest rate cuts. If the tariffs drop, there may be other ways to reduce the costs.

Q: How do Veritex lovers react to Huntington's acquisition and did this lead to inbound inquiries from other Texas teams? A: Brant Standridge, President of the Consumer and Regional Banks, was excited about Huntington under Veritex colleagues and customers due to Huntington's wider skills. The local structure and leadership in Texas are seen positively, and inquiries from other Texas teams were carried out in one bound inquiries.

Q: Zach, can you explain the change in the expense guidelines and whether higher interest income would lead to higher expenses? A: Zachary Wasserman, CFO, explained that the main driver is increased for higher expenses due to better sales and profit prospects. When the net interest rate reaches the upper end of the guideline area, the expenses are expected.

Q: Can you present an update via the buildout in the Carolinas and the view for branches? A: Brant Standridge, President of Consumer and Regional Banking, was optimistic about growth in North and South Carolina. The economic performance in these regions is strong, and Huntington plans to open more than 20 branches next year and continue to invest in these markets.

Q: How does Huntington manage his financing strategy, especially with regard to deposit growth and liquidity? A: Zachary Wasserman, CFO, explained that Huntington optimizes financing and the loan growth to increase the best net interest range. The deposit assembly program continues and in the fourth quarter a sequential growth is expected, whereby the growth of deposits is expected to be inserted in the long term.

Q: How does Huntington come in with the increase in the needy assets in the C&I sector? A: Brendan Lawlor, Chief Credit Officer, found that criticized loans accepted and the increase in the non -powerful assets was due to one -off transactions. The general credit quality remains strong and improves in the deeper part of the criticized book.

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