The sharp decline in Q4 2023 net income was primarily due to **significantly higher noninterest expenses**—including a **$113 million increase in FDIC insurance expense** and **rising salaries and benefits**—combined with **lower noninterest income**, notably a **$91 million loss in risk management hedging income**. Additionally, there was a **decline in net interest income** caused by lower loan balances and increased deposit costs, as well as a modest change in the provision for credit losses. This combination of factors collectively led to the sharp drop in net income in Q4 2023.  **[0000028412-24-000016_a2023q4pressrelease-ex991.htm:0]** **[0000028412-24-000016_a2023q4pressrelease-ex991.htm:13]** **[CMA_3370491_3]** 

What caused the sharp decline in net income in Q4 2023?

The **significant drop** in Income before income taxes in **Q4 2023** was primarily due to several factors. **Comerica Incorporated** faced a one-time **Special FDIC Assessment** that added **$109 million** in noninterest expenses, a **net noncash loss of $88 million** related to hedge accounting issues from the **BSBY cessation**, and **$25 million** in severance charges. Additionally, **total noninterest expenses increased** to **$718 million** compared to **$555 million** in Q3 2023, further impacting the pre-tax income.  **[CMA_3370491_2]** **[0000028412-24-000016_a2023q4pressrelease-ex991.htm:13]** **[0000028412-24-000016_a2023q4pressrelease-ex991.htm:0]** 

Why was income before income taxes so low in Q4 2023?

The spike in FDIC insurance expense in **Q4 2023** was driven primarily by a **special assessment of $109 million** imposed to recover losses from earlier bank failures, which led to a **total increase of $113 million** in the expense. This significant assessment, along with other cost adjustments, was the chief factor behind the large change in expenses.  **[0000028412-24-000185_cma-20231231.htm:87]** **[0000028412-24-000185_cma-20231231.htm:17]** **[0000028412-24-000016_a2023q4pressrelease-ex991.htm:3]** 

What drove the spike in FDIC insurance expense in Q4 2023?

The documents indicate that there wasn’t a jump in interest expense in Q3 2024—instead, the interest on short-term borrowings actually experienced a **substantial decrease**. Specifically, the interest dropped to **$1 million** in Q3 2024 from **$125 million** in Q3 2023 and **$9 million** in Q2 2024. This significant decrease was primarily driven by a dramatic reduction in the average balance of short-term borrowings, which fell from **$8,836 million** in Q3 2023 to **$77 million** in Q3 2024.  **[0000028412-24-000334_a2024q3pressrelease-ex991.htm:11]** **[0000028412-24-000334_a2024q3pressrelease-ex991.htm:14]** **[0000028412-24-000334_a2024q3pressrelease-ex991.htm:10]** 

What explains the sudden jump in interest on short-term borrowings in Q3 2024?

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The surge in operating cash flow in Q4 2023 was driven by several key factors. Despite a notable decline in net income, **non-cash adjustments** played a major role. These adjustments included a **$91 million non-cash net loss** related to the cessation of BSBY hedge accounting, **$25 million in severance charges**, and a **$109 million special FDIC assessment**. Additionally, the increase in **accrued expenses payable** provided a positive boost, while deferred compensation expenses, other non-cash adjustments, and a slight decline in the **provision for credit losses** helped further support the operating cash flow. Moreover, adjustments captured under the “Other, net” category, although not detailed, also contributed to the overall improvement in cash flow.  **[CMA_3370491_2]** **[0000028412-24-000016_a2023q4pressrelease-ex991.htm:13]** **[CMA_3370491_4]** 

What factors contributed to the surge in operating cash flow in Q4 2023?

The **significant increase** in operating cash flow in FY 2023 was primarily driven by several factors, including a **substantial rise in accrued expenses payable** (increasing from **$131 million** in FY 2022 to **$348 million** in FY 2023), a **more favorable change in accrued income receivable** (improving from a **$(152) million** impact in FY 2022 to **$(65) million** in FY 2023), a **higher provision for credit losses** (rising from **$60 million** to **$89 million**), and a **notably lower negative impact in the 'Other, net' category** (from **$(614) million** in FY 2022 to **$(5) million** in FY 2023).  **[0000028412-24-000185_cma-20231231.htm:138]**  Together, these factors boosted both the operating cash flow and free cash flow.

What drove the significant increase in operating cash flow in FY 2023, which also boosted free cash flow?

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The **cash levels dropped sharply in Q1 2024** because the bank experienced a significant liquidity shift. Specifically, **the Cash and due from banks balance fell from $1,443 million in Q4 2023 to $689 million in Q1 2024**. This decline was primarily driven by a **decrease in total deposits** (falling from $66,762 million to $63,578 million, a drop of $3,184 million), a **reduction in short-term borrowings** (declining from $3,565 million to $0 million, implying repayment of obligations that required cash outflow), and an **increase in medium- and long-term debt** by $915 million, which only partially offset the cash outflows.  **[0000028412-24-000263_cma-20240331.htm:3]** **[0000028412-24-000246_a2024q1pressrelease-ex991.htm:10]** 

Why did cash levels drop sharply in Q1 2024?

The significant drop in total assets in Q1 2024 was primarily driven by a **decrease in interest-bearing deposits with banks** (a decline of **$3,613 million**), a **reduction in total loans** (down by **$1,291 million**), a **decline in investment securities available-for-sale** (a decrease of **$623 million**), and a **reduction in cash and due from banks** (down by **$754 million**).  **[0000028412-24-000263_cma-20240331.htm:3]** **[0000028412-24-000246_a2024q1pressrelease-ex991.htm:10]** **[CMA_3379999_2]** 

What drove the significant drop in total assets in Q1 2024?

In **Q1 2024**, the interest-bearing deposits nearly halved because they dropped from **$8,059 million** to **$4,446 million**, a decline of about **$3.6 billion**. This significant reduction was primarily driven by a decrease of **$3.1 billion** in the deposits held with the **Federal Reserve Bank (FRB)**. The bank’s **liquidity management strategy** shifted away from holding excess reserves at the FRB, and there were also adjustments in funding sources, including **brokered deposits** and **short-term borrowings**.  **[0000028412-24-000263_cma-20240331.htm:3]** **[0000028412-24-000306_cma-20240630.htm:51]** 

Why did interest-bearing deposits nearly halve in Q1 2024?

The reduction in other time deposits in Q3 2024 was primarily driven by a decline in brokered deposits. Additionally, there were **decreases of $318 million** in Technology and Life Sciences, **$284 million** in general Middle Market, and **$143 million** in Mortgage Banker Finance, which were partially offset by **increases of $167 million** in Equity Fund Services and **$142 million** in Entertainment.  **[0000028412-24-000349_cma-20240930.htm:61]** 

What factors contributed to the reduction in other time deposits in Q3 2024?

The **medium- and long-term debt increased in Q1 2024 primarily due to the issuance of **$1.0 billion** in senior notes in January 2024, which contributed to an overall increase of about **$833 million** compared to the prior quarter. This rise was partially offset by reductions in other components of the debt portfolio.  **[0000028412-24-000263_cma-20240331.htm:56]** **[0000028412-24-000263_cma-20240331.htm:29]** **[0000028412-24-000185_cma-20231231.htm:183]** 

Why did medium- and long-term debt increase in Q1 2024?

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