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    Samuel Barger

    Research Analyst at UBS

    Samuel Barger is an Executive Director and Equity Research Analyst at UBS, specializing in coverage of North American midstream and infrastructure companies within the energy sector. He covers major firms including Enbridge, Kinder Morgan, Williams Companies, and ONEOK, and is recognized for accurate calls on sector rotations and MLP recovery, achieving a success rate of over 60% with average returns exceeding analyst benchmarks on platforms like TipRanks. Barger began his career in investment banking before transitioning to equity research at UBS in 2014, after previous roles at firms including Deutsche Bank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 licenses and is frequently cited in industry publications for his sector expertise and top-quartile stock recommendations.

    Samuel Barger's questions to COMERICA (CMA) leadership

    Samuel Barger's questions to COMERICA (CMA) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Samuel Barger asked for more detail on the Q4 net interest margin outlook, particularly regarding liquidity management and brokered deposit paydowns, and inquired about the growth prospects for the Environmental Services business.

    Answer

    CFO Jim Herzog stated that the balance sheet will become more efficient in Q4 with lower wholesale funding, and he expects the NIM to improve materially, likely ending 'near a 3% handle.' Chief Banking Officer Peter Sefzik described the Environmental Services business as a consistent high-performer that the bank will continue to invest in, expecting its future growth rate to be similar to that of recent years.

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