Fourth Quarter 2024 Investor Presentation
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of, and subject to the protections of, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In addition, certain statements may be contained in
Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the impact of current and future economic conditions, particularly those affecting the financial services industry, including the effects of declines in the real estate market, high unemployment rates, inflationary pressures, changes in interest rates (including the impact of prolonged elevated interest rates on our financial projections and models) and slowdowns in economic growth, as well as the financial stress on borrowers as a result of the foregoing; the risk of reductions in benchmark interest rates and the resulting impacts on net interest income; potential impacts of adverse developments in the banking industry highlighted byhigh-profilebank failures, including impacts on customer confidence, deposit outflows, liquidity and the regulatory response thereto; risks arising from media coverage of the banking industry; risks arising from perceived instability in the banking sector; the risks of changes in interest rates and their effects on the level, cost, and composition of, and competition for, deposits, loan demand and timing of payments, the values of loan collateral, securities, and interest sensitive assets and liabilities; the ability to attract new or retain existing deposits, to retain or grow loans or additional interest and fee income, or to control noninterest expense; the effect of pricing pressures on the Company's net interest margin; the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for possible credit losses, fair value for loans and other real estate owned; changes in real estate values; the Company's ability to implement its various strategic and growth initiatives; increased competition in the financial services industry, particularly from regional and national institutions, as well as from fintech companies; economic conditions, either nationally or locally, in areas in which the Company conducts operations being less favorable than expected; changes in the prices, values and sales volumes of residential and commercial real estate; developments in our mortgage banking business, including loan modifications, general demand, and the effects of judicial or regulatory requirements or guidance; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the ability of the consolidated Company to conduct business combinations or new operations; adverse results from current or future litigation, regulatory examinations or other legal and/or regulatory actions, including as a result of the Company's participation in and execution of government programs; significant turbulence or a disruption in the capital or financial markets and the effect of a fall in stock market prices on our investment securities; the effects of war or other conflicts including the impacts related to or resulting from
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. These forward-looking statements are based upon information presently known to the Company's management and are inherently subjective, uncertain and subject to change due to any number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the risks and other factors set forth in the Company's filings with the
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Georgia's largest community bank, headquartered outside ofAtlanta (1)$3.1 billion in assets as ofDecember 31, 2024 - 34 locations in
Georgia , 1 inAlabama and 1 inFlorida - Diversification of revenue streams
- Track record of solid organic growth
- Increase in deposit franchise
- Community bank defined as having less than
$10.0 billion in total assets and providing a full suite of consumer and commercial products.
Source:FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation )
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
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Position |
Years In |
Years With |
Banking |
Colony |
||
|
EVP, |
21 |
21 |
|
EVP, |
28 |
5 |
|
EVP, Chief Banking Officer |
42 |
2 |
|
President |
32 |
3 |
|
EVP, Chief of Staff |
18 |
6 |
|
Chief Executive Officer |
24 |
6 |
|
EVP, Chief Information Officer |
17 |
17 |
|
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer |
22 |
4 |
|
EVP, Chief Financial Officer |
10 |
4 |
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COLONY MOVES TO NYSE
- Transitioned to the NYSE in November of 2024
- Provides opportunity for higher trading volumes with lower volatility and tighter spreads
- Joins several peers and other community banks listed on the
NYSE - Increased liquidity for our stock and long-term value creation for our shareholders
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OBJECTIVES AND FOCUS
Short-Term Objectives
- Achieve performance objectives in complementary lines of business
- Maintain noninterest expense discipline to align with growth expectations
- Achieve retuon assets target of 1.00%
- Focus on growing core deposits and customer relationships
- Growing wallet share and revenue per customer using data advancements
Long-Term Objectives
- 5 complementary lines of business >
$1 million in net income - Improve efficiency through economies of scale
- Retuon assets in top quartile of peers
- Continue to benefit from industry consolidation
- Grow our customer base by 8 - 12% per year
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ORGANIC GROWTH
- Presence in dynamic growth markets of
Atlanta ,Augusta ,Birmingham ,North Florida and Savannah provides opportunity for above average growth - Second-tierMSA markets of
Albany ,Columbus ,Macon andValdosta have significant market share held by large regional and national banks, creating the opportunity for growth in market share - Smaller markets where Colony has stable deposits and significant market shares creates the opportunity to grow insurance, wealth management and other complementary lines of business
- Utilization of data improves the effectiveness of marketing and business development activity
- Proactive calling effort by bankers, including executive and senior management, to develop new business and deepen relationships
- Expect to retuto 8 - 12% organic growth run rate by the end of 2025
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M&A STRATEGY
- Colony seeks to benefit from industry consolidation and become the acquirer of choice in
Georgia and contiguous states - 319 banks under
$600 million - 87 banks between
$600 million and$1.2 billion - Proactive outreach effort to generate opportunities
- Management team with deep M&A experience
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