EverBank WaFd Merger

Regulatory approval and WaFd shareholder approval are required, with the transaction expected to close in early 2027. Leadership will be led by Greg Seibly, CEO of EverBank, and Brent Beardall, former WaFd CEO, who will serve as president of the combined entity. The merger aims to deliver improved returns for shareholders, leverage scalable consumer and commercial banking platforms, and accelerate growth of the wealth‑management platform while maintaining strong credit quality and capital.