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    Casey Harowith

    Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Autonomous Research

    Casey Harowith is a Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Autonomous Research, specializing in U.S. regional banks. With a focus on covering notable institutions such as Fifth Third Bancorp, KeyCorp, Comerica, Huntington Bancshares, and Regions Financial, Harowith is recognized for data-driven insights and fundamental sector expertise. Since joining Autonomous Research in 2019 after previous roles in banking research and financial analysis, Harowith has established a solid performance track record, achieving above-industry average success rates and ranking among the top analysts on platforms like TipRanks. Casey holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 86/87 registrations, underscoring a strong commitment to professional credentials and regulatory compliance.

    Casey Harowith's questions to CULLEN/FROST BANKERS (CFR) leadership

    Casey Harowith's questions to CULLEN/FROST BANKERS (CFR) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Casey Harowith of Autonomous Research questioned why the loan growth guidance was not raised despite a strong pipeline, asked for the amount of CRE payoffs, and inquired about the appetite for share buybacks.

    Answer

    CFO Dan Geddes explained that headwinds from significant Commercial Real Estate (CRE) payoffs, which totaled over $430 million in Q1, are tempering the loan growth outlook. He noted the company is maintaining its underwriting discipline despite competition. CEO Phillip Green added that capital management remains focused on the dividend, which was recently increased, with share buybacks being opportunistic.

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