The following is a summary of the First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• First Citizens BancShares posted Q1 earnings per share of $52.92, marking an approximate 14% increase over the previous quarter.

• The company maintained strong return metrics, including an adjusted efficiency ratio of 50% and lower net charge-offs.

• Growth was observed in all segments, including SVB commercial, supported by an increase in loans and improved liquidity and capital position due to core deposits and earnings growth.

• The company's full-year net interest income is expected to range from $7.1 billion to $7.3 billion, with net charge-off guidance forecasted to remain between 35 to 50 basis points for both the second quarter and full year 2024.

• Additionally, full-year adjusted non-interest income is predicted to fall between $1.8 billion and $1.9 billion.

• A slight expense increase is expected due to heightened marketing and professional servicing fees, whereas tax rates for both the second quarter and full year 2024 are anticipated to be between 27% to 28%.

Business Progress:

• Over the past year, First Citizens has focused on integrating Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), improving regulatory readiness, and achieving strategic objectives, marking an important regulatory milestone by submitting their capital plan to the Federal Reserve.

• Having gained the confidence of many clients, including 80% of VC firms on the Forbes Midas list, the integration of SVB has brought about significant progress.

• Under one leadership, the company has unified their Wealth business, rebranding all its services to strengthen the brand identity.

• The company has also increased its focus on newer business areas, including the branch network, commercial business, and the Microsoft Cloud, and is investing in technology to improve offerings in cash management, foreign exchange, and payments. Aiming to improve scalability in the future, they're looking to modernize platforms in consumer, equipment finance, and factoring.

• Lastly, the company has plans to normalize their loan-to-deposit ratio, targeting the mid-80s.

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