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    Blair Brantley

    Research Analyst at Brean Capital, LLC

    Blair Brantley is Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Brean Capital, LLC, specializing in the financial sector with a particular focus on regional banking institutions. He covers 16 financial companies and has developed a performance track record reflected by a 35.38% success rate, earning a 0.45-star analyst rating on TipRanks. Brantley began his career in the early 2000s and joined Brean Capital in 2016 after more than 14 years in the industry, bringing considerable expertise from prior roles at other financial firms. He holds the CFA designation and maintains FINRA registration, underscoring his credentials and professionalism in the investment research field.

    Blair Brantley's questions to UNITED BANKSHARES INC/WV (UBSI) leadership

    Blair Brantley's questions to UNITED BANKSHARES INC/WV (UBSI) leadership • Q2 2017

    Question

    Blair Brantley of Brean Capital, LLC inquired about the geographic sources of loan growth, talent acquisition opportunities from regional M&A disruption, and the status of expense amortization and its future impact on the bottom line.

    Answer

    CFO Bruce Thomas detailed that loan growth was diverse, coming from Maryland, Richmond, and Lynchburg. He also clarified that a significant portion of amortization expense ended in May, with the remainder ending in October. CEO Rex Smith confirmed the company has successfully hired operational staff and lenders due to M&A fallout and noted that future rental income from a new branch will help offset expenses.

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