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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC /MD/'s 2023 and 2024 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2024 report.

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Top changes in HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC /MD/'s 2024 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeThese include: • Annual disclosures to CDP, a global initiative where we track and submit data annually toward managing our carbon footprint and certain other aspects of our environmental impact; • Preparing an annual TCFD Report that discusses in detail our approach toward environmental and climate governance, strategy, risk management, and performance; and • Working closely with shareholders and key ESG rating agencies to disclose details about our environmental programs.
Biggest changeThese include: • Preparing an annual Climate Report that discusses in detail our approach toward environmental and climate governance, strategy, risk management, and performance; • Working closely with shareholders and third party rating agencies to disclose and update details about our environmental programs; and • Making additional environmental and climate-related resources available on our Investor Relations website, and meeting regularly with shareholders to discuss our environmental and climate risk management efforts.
Huntington is required to include within its capital plan an assessment of the expected uses and sources of capital and a description of all planned capital actions over the nine-quarter planning horizon, a detailed description of the process for assessing capital adequacy, its capital policy, and a discussion of any expected changes to its business plan that are likely to have a material impact on its capital adequacy.
Huntington is required to include within its capital plan an assessment of the expected uses and sources of capital and a description of all planned capital actions over a nine-quarter planning horizon, a detailed description of the process for assessing capital adequacy, its capital policy, and a discussion of any expected changes to its business plan that are likely to have a material impact on its capital adequacy.
Like other lenders, the Bank and other of our subsidiaries use credit bureau data in their underwriting activities. Use of such data is regulated under the FCRA, and the FCRA also regulates reporting information to credit bureaus, prescreening individuals for credit offers, sharing of information between affiliates, and using affiliate data for marketing purposes.
Like other lenders, the Bank and other of our subsidiaries also use credit bureau data in their underwriting activities. Use of such data is regulated under the FCRA, and the FCRA also regulates reporting information to credit bureaus, prescreening individuals for credit offers, sharing of information between affiliates, and using affiliate data for marketing purposes.
We employ customer friendly practices, such as a $50 Safety Zone sm , which prevents customers from being charged an overdraft fee if they overdraw by $50 or less, 24-Hour Grace ® account feature for both commercial and consumer accounts, which gives customers an additional business day to cover overdrafts to their account without being charged overdraft fees, Early Pay, which allows customers with direct deposit availability to their paycheck up to two days early, Instant Access, which allows up to $500 of a check deposit available to customers immediately, and Asterisk-Free Checking where there is no cost to open and no monthly maintenance fees.
We employ customer friendly practices, such as a $50 Safety Zone®, which prevents customers from being charged an overdraft fee if they overdraw by $50 or less, 24-Hour Grace® account feature for both commercial and consumer accounts, which gives customers an additional business day to cover overdrafts to their account without being charged overdraft fees, Early Pay, which allows customers with direct deposit availability to their paycheck up to two days early, Instant Access, which allows up to $500 of a check deposit available to customers immediately, and Asterisk-Free Checking where there is no cost to open and no monthly maintenance fees.
Huntington also has created a feature called Money Scout sm , which is a tool that analyzes a customer’s spending habits and moves money that is not being used into that customer’s savings account and have introduced tools including The Hub and Huntington Heads Up® to provide customers greater visibility and control over their financial future.
Huntington also has created a feature called Money Scout®, which is a tool that analyzes a customer’s spending habits and moves money that is not being used into that customer’s savings account and have introduced tools including The Hub and Huntington Heads Up® to provide customers greater visibility and control over their financial future.
If the courtesy overdraft option is chosen, overdrafts would remain exempt from Regulation Z, as long as fees charged are based on the higher of an institutions breakeven point derived from its own costs and losses, or a benchmark fee established by the CFPB.
If the courtesy overdraft option is chosen, overdrafts would remain exempt from Regulation Z, as long as fees charged are based on the higher of an institutions breakeven point derived from its own costs and losses, or a benchmark fee of $5 established by the CFPB.
We have highly engaged colleagues committed to looking out for each other and our customers with a balanced focus on “what we do” and “how we do it.” This synergy has proven to positively impact colleague performance and satisfaction. 2023 marked the tenth consecutive year we conducted a company-wide engagement survey to measure our colleagues’ experience with a strategic focus on culture, trust, and engagement – and the results were reaffirming.
We have highly engaged colleagues committed to looking out for each other and our customers with a balanced focus on “what we do” and “how we do it.” This synergy has proven to positively impact colleague performance and satisfaction. 2024 marked the tenth consecutive year we conducted a company-wide engagement survey to measure our colleagues’ experience with a strategic focus on culture, trust, and engagement – and the results were reaffirming.
This involves a quantitative assessment of capital based on supervisory-run stress tests that assess the ability to maintain capital levels above certain minimum ratios, after taking all capital actions included in a BHC’s capital plan, under baseline and stressful conditions throughout the nine-quarter planning horizon.
This involves a quantitative assessment of capital based on supervisory-run stress tests that assess the ability to maintain capital levels above certain minimum ratios, after taking into consideration all capital actions included in a BHC’s capital plan, under baseline and stressful conditions throughout the nine-quarter planning horizon.
Consumer Lending provides direct and indirect consumer loans, as well as dealer finance loans and deposits. The direct consumer loan products, including mortgage and home equity, are originated through branch, online, and third-party channels. Indirect consumer loans are originated through deep relationships with dealerships to finance consumer purchases of automobiles, recreational vehicles, marine craft, and powersports.
Consumer Finance provides direct and indirect consumer loans, as well as dealer finance loans and deposits. Direct consumer loan products, including mortgage and home equity, are originated through branch, online, and third-party channels. Indirect consumer loans are originated through deep relationships with dealerships to finance consumer purchases of automobiles, recreational vehicles, marine craft, and powersports.
We align our corporate strategy to our purpose of helping others and building upon our market-leading, purpose-driven bank through focused efforts on the environmental and social issues most important to our business and our stakeholders. In June 2021, we made a five-year $40 billion commitment toward our Community Plan to strengthen small businesses and foster economic justice throughout our footprint.
We align our corporate strategy to our purpose of helping others and building upon our market-leading, purpose-driven bank through focused efforts on the environmental and social issues most important to our business and our stakeholders. In June 2021, we made a five-year $40 billion commitment toward our Community Plan to strengthen small businesses and foster opportunity throughout our footprint.
If the Federal Reserve were to apply the same or a very similar well-capitalized standard to BHCs as that applicable to the Bank, Huntington’s capital ratios as of December 31, 2023, would exceed such revised well-capitalized standard.
If the Federal Reserve were to apply the same or a very similar well-capitalized standard to BHCs as that applicable to the Bank, Huntington’s capital ratios as of December 31, 2024, would exceed such revised well-capitalized standard.
Treasury to issue National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Priorities, and conduct studies and issue regulations that may, over the next few years, significantly alter some of the due diligence, recordkeeping and reporting requirements that the Bank Secrecy Act and Patriot Act impose on banks.
Treasury to issue National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Priorities, and conduct studies and issue regulations that may, over the next few years, significantly alter some of the due diligence, recordkeeping and reporting requirements that the Bank Secrecy Act imposes on banks.
Our path to a more sustainable future is guided by our environmental and climate strategies, preparing to comply with future regulatory and reporting requirements, transitioning to renewable sources of energy, improving our energy efficiency, and growing our renewable energy financing capabilities. We report on our commitment and transparency in numerous ways.
Our path to a more sustainable future is guided by our environmental and climate strategies, transitioning to renewable sources of energy, improving our energy efficiency, growing our renewable energy financing capabilities, and preparing for future regulatory and reporting requirements. We report on our commitment and transparency in numerous ways.
Following is a description of our business segments and the Treasury / Other function: • Consumer & Regional Banking: The Consumer & Regional Banking segment provides a wide array of financial products and services to consumer and business customers including, but not limited to, deposits, lending, payments, mortgage banking, dealer financing, investment management, trust, brokerage, insurance, and other financial products and services.
Following is a description of our two business segments, Consumer & Regional Banking and Commercial Banking, along with the Treasury / Other function: • Consumer & Regional Banking: The Consumer & Regional Banking segment provides a wide array of financial products and services to consumer and business customers including, but not limited to, deposits, lending, payments, mortgage banking, dealer financing, investment management, trust, brokerage, insurance, and other financial products and services.
Failure to meet such criteria could result, depending on which requirements were not met, in restrictions on new financial activities or acquisitions, or being required to discontinue existing activities that are not generally permissible for BHCs. 10 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Huntington is subject to primary supervision, regulation, and examination by the Federal Reserve, which serves as the primary regulator of our consolidated organization.
Failure to meet such criteria could result, depending on which requirements were not met, in restrictions on new financial activities or acquisitions, or being required to discontinue existing activities that are not generally permissible for BHCs. Huntington is subject to primary supervision, regulation, and examination by the Federal Reserve, which serves as the primary regulator of our consolidated organization.
Huntington and the Bank elected to temporarily delay certain effects of CECL on regulatory capital until January 1, 2022, pursuant to a rule that allowed BHCs and banks to delay for two years 100% of the day-one impact of adopting CECL and 25% of the cumulative change in the reported allowance for credit losses since adopting CECL.
Huntington and the Bank elected to temporarily delay certain effects of CECL on regulatory capital pursuant to a rule that allowed BHCs and banks to delay for two years 100% of the day-one impact of adopting CECL and 25% of the cumulative change in the reported allowance for credit losses since adopting CECL.
This team is also tasked with offering input into emissions calculations and climate scenario analyses to help identify and mitigate prospective risks. Economic We are committed to delivering sustainable, long-term shareholder value through financial performance, while maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low, through-the-cycle risk appetite and a well-capitalized position.
This team is also tasked with offering input into emissions calculations and climate scenario analyses to help identify and mitigate prospective risks. Community Development We are committed to delivering sustainable, long-term shareholder value through financial performance, while maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite and a well-capitalized position.
Our Community Plan was developed to support communities by enabling and improving financial opportunities for people, businesses, and neighborhoods through commitments focusing on increasing lending, investing, and services to address economic, social, environmental, and racial equity areas of need as follows: • Huntington committed to providing $24 billion in affordable housing financing and consumer lending.
Our Community Plan was developed to support communities by enabling and improving financial opportunities for people, businesses, and neighborhoods through commitments focusing on increasing lending, investing, and services to address areas of need as follows: • Huntington committed to providing $24 billion in affordable housing financing and consumer lending.
The financial results for each of these business segments are included in Note 25 - “ Segment Reporting ” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and are discussed in the “ Business Segment Discussion ” of our MD&A.
The financial results for each of our business segments are included in Note 24 - “ Segment Reporting ” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and are discussed in the “ Business Segment Discussion ” of our MD&A.
A key strategic emphasis has been for our business segments to operate in cooperation to provide products and services to our customers and to build stronger and more profitable relationships using our OCR sales and service process, which aligns to our vision to be the leading people-first, digitally powered bank.
A key strategic emphasis has been for our business segments to operate in cooperation to provide products and services to our customers and to build stronger and more profitable relationships using our OCR sales and service process, which aligns to our vision to be the leading people-first, customer-centered bank in the country.
We focus on specific industry verticals such as government and non-profits, healthcare, technology and telecommunications, franchises, financial sponsors, and global services. Our expertise in these markets allows us to uniquely serve our clients’ sophisticated banking, capital markets, and payments requirements.
We focus on specific industry verticals such as government and non-profits, healthcare, technology and telecommunications, franchises, financial sponsors, Native American financial services, mortgage financial services, fund finance, and global services. Our expertise in these markets allows us to uniquely serve our clients’ sophisticated banking, capital markets, and payments requirements.
In 2023, 85%, 82%, and 84% of colleagues responded favorably on trust, culture, and engagement, respectively. These results place Huntington in the top quartile of favorability for Culture and Trust among our benchmark peer group. 81% of colleagues responded they would recommend Huntington as a great place to work.
In 2024, 85%, 82%, and 82% of colleagues responded favorably on trust, culture, and engagement, respectively. These results place Huntington in the top quartile of favorability for Culture and Trust among our benchmark peer group. 80% of colleagues responded they would recommend Huntington as a great place to work.
These quantitative calculations are minimums, and the Federal Reserve and OCC may determine that a banking organization, based on its size, complexity, or risk profile, must maintain a higher level of capital in order to operate in a safe and sound manner. 12 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Under the U.S.
These quantitative calculations are minimums, and the Federal Reserve and OCC may determine that a banking organization, based on its size, complexity, or risk profile, must maintain a higher level of capital in order to operate in a safe and sound manner. Under the U.S.
The Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the Patriot Act, requires depository institutions and their holding companies to undertake activities, including maintaining an AML program, verifying the identity of customers, verifying the identity of certain beneficial owners for legal entity customers, monitoring for and reporting suspicious transactions, reporting on cash transactions exceeding specified thresholds, and responding to requests for information by regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies.
The Bank Secrecy Act requires financial institutions such as depository institutions to undertake activities, including maintaining an AML program, verifying the identity of customers, verifying the identity of certain beneficial owners for legal entity customers, monitoring for and reporting suspicious transactions, reporting on cash transactions exceeding specified thresholds, and responding to requests for information by regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies.
Through our subsidiaries, we provide full-service commercial and consumer deposit, lending, and other banking services. These include, but are not limited to, payments, mortgage banking, automobile, recreational vehicle and marine financing, investment banking, capital markets, advisory, equipment financing, distribution finance, investment management, trust, brokerage, insurance, and other financial products and services.
Through our subsidiaries, we provide full-service commercial and consumer deposit, lending, and other banking services. These include, but are not limited to, payments, mortgage banking, direct and indirect consumer financing, investment banking, capital markets, advisory, equipment financing, distribution finance, investment management, trust, brokerage, insurance, and other financial products and services.
Our key risk and governance committees require at least three directors who are independent and are chaired by an independent director with the knowledge and expertise to lead the committee. Each year, the Board evaluates its leadership organization to ensure it is best structure to provide oversight of the Company and execute against our strategy objectives.
Our key risk and governance committees are comprised of a minimum of three independent directors and are chaired by an independent director with the knowledge and expertise to lead the committee. Each year, the Board evaluates its leadership organization to ensure it is best structure to provide oversight of the Company and execute against our strategy objectives.
We serve our customers through our network of channels, including branches and ATMs, online and mobile banking, and through our customer call centers. We have a “Fair Play” banking philosophy: providing differentiated products and services, built on a strong foundation of customer friendly products and advocacy.
We serve our customers through our network of regional banking and national specialty finance channels, including branches and ATMs, online and mobile banking, our customer call centers, and strategic national partnerships. We have a “Fair Play” banking philosophy: providing differentiated products and services, built on a strong foundation of customer friendly products and advocacy.
Certain larger banking organizations are subject to additional enhanced prudential standards. As a Category IV banking organization, Huntington is subject to the least restrictive enhanced prudential standards applicable to firms with $100 billion or more in total consolidated assets.
As a Category IV banking organization, Huntington is subject to the least restrictive enhanced prudential standards applicable to firms with $100 billion or more in total consolidated assets.
Tier 2 capital also includes, among other things, certain trust preferred securities. • Tier 1 Leverage Ratio , equal to the ratio of Tier 1 capital to quarterly average assets (net of goodwill, certain other intangible assets, and certain other deductions).
Tier 2 capital primarily includes qualifying subordinated debt and qualifying ALLL. Tier 2 capital also includes, among other things, certain trust preferred securities. • Tier 1 Leverage Ratio , equal to the ratio of Tier 1 capital to quarterly average assets (net of goodwill, certain other intangible assets, and certain other deductions).
OFAC Regulation OFAC is responsible for administering economic sanctions that affect transactions with designated foreign countries, nationals, and others, as defined by various Executive Orders and in various legislation. OFAC-administered sanctions take many different forms.
OFAC Regulation OFAC is the primary U.S. regulatory authority responsible for administering economic sanctions that affect transactions with designated foreign countries, nationals, and others, as defined by various Executive Orders and in various legislation. OFAC-administered sanctions take many different forms.
Provided that Huntington is otherwise in compliance with automatic restrictions on distributions under the Federal Reserve’s capital rules, Huntington is no longer required to seek prior approval to make capital distributions in excess of those included in its capital plan. Restrictions on Dividends Huntington is a legal entity separate and distinct from its banking and non-banking subsidiaries.
Provided that Huntington is otherwise in compliance with automatic restrictions on distributions under the Federal Reserve’s capital rules, Huntington is not required to seek prior approval to make capital distributions in excess of those included in its capital plan. 16 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Restrictions on Dividends Huntington is a legal entity separate and distinct from its banking and non-banking subsidiaries.
Our Fair Play banking suite of products includes 24-Hour Grace®, Asterisk-Free Checking®, Money Scout®, $50 Safety Zone®, Standby Cash®, Early Pay, Instant Access, Savings Goal Getter® and Huntington Heads Up®. 2023 Form 10-K 7 Table of Contents Consumer & Regional Banking offers a comprehensive set of digitally powered consumer and business financial solutions to Consumer Lending, Regional Banking, Branch Banking, and Wealth Management customers.
Our Fair Play banking suite of products includes 24-Hour Grace®, Asterisk-Free Checking®, Money Scout®, $50 Safety Zone®, Standby Cash®, Early Pay, Instant Access, Savings Goal Getter® and Huntington Heads Up®. 8 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Consumer & Regional Banking offers a comprehensive set of digitally powered consumer and business financial solutions to Consumer Finance, Regional Banking, Branch Banking, and Wealth Management customers.
Through September 30, 2023, we have reached $5.6 billion of this commitment. • Huntington committed $6.5 billion in community development loans and investments to establish programs and services that foster equity in areas such as affordable housing, small business financing, and community services.
Through October 31, 2024, we have reached $8.2 billion of this commitment. • Huntington committed $6.5 billion in community development loans and investments to establish programs and services that foster equity in areas such as affordable housing, small business financing, and community services.
Investors should be aware of these requirements when acquiring shares in our stock. 2023 Form 10-K 11 Table of Contents Interstate Banking Under the Riegle-Neal Act, a BHC may acquire banks in states other than its home state, subject to any state requirement that the bank has been organized and operating for a minimum period of time, not to exceed five years, and the requirement that the BHC not control, prior to or following the proposed acquisition, more than 10% of the total amount of deposits of insured depository institutions nationwide or, unless the acquisition is the BHC’s initial entry into the state, more than 30% of such deposits in the state (or such lesser or greater amount set by the state).
Interstate Banking Under the Riegle-Neal Act, a BHC may acquire banks in states other than its home state, subject to any state requirement that the bank has been organized and operating for a minimum period of time, not to exceed five years, and the requirement that the BHC not control, prior to or following the proposed acquisition, more than 10% of the total amount of deposits of insured depository institutions nationwide or, unless the acquisition is the BHC’s initial entry into the state, more than 30% of such deposits in the state (or such lesser or greater amount set by the state).
Under the Change in Bank Control Act, a person or entity generally must provide prior notice to the Federal Reserve before acquiring the power to vote 10% or more of our outstanding common stock.
Under the Change in Bank Control Act, a person or entity generally must provide prior notice to the Federal Reserve before acquiring the power to vote 10% or more of our outstanding common stock. Investors should be aware of these requirements when acquiring shares in our stock.
In addition, effective April 1, 2022, the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC issued a rule that, among other things, requires a banking organization to notify its primary federal regulator within 36 hours after identifying a “computer-security incident” that the banking organization believes in good faith could materially disrupt, degrade or impair its business or operations in a manner that would, among other things, jeopardize the viability of its operations, result in customers being unable to access their deposit and other accounts, result in a material loss of revenue, profit or franchise value, or pose a threat to the financial stability of the U.S.
In addition, effective April 1, 2022, the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC issued a rule that, among other things, requires a banking organization to notify its primary federal regulator as soon as possible and within 36 hours after identifying a “computer-security incident” that the banking organization believes in good faith could materially disrupt, degrade or impair its business or operations in a manner that would, among other things, jeopardize the viability of its operations, result in customers being unable to access their deposit and other accounts, result in a material loss of revenue, profit or franchise value, or pose a threat to the stability of the U.S. financial sector. 20 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Cybersecurity and data privacy are also areas of increasing state legislative focus.
You also should be able to inspect reports, proxy statements, and other information about us at the offices of the Nasdaq National Market at 33 Whitehall Street, New York, New York 10004. 26 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents
You also should be able to inspect reports, proxy statements, and other information about us at the offices of the Nasdaq National Market at 33 Whitehall Street, New York, New York 10004. 2024 Form 10-K 27 Table of Contents
The rule is expected to result in a significant increase in the thresholds for large banks to receive “Outstanding” ratings in the future. The rule is expected to take effect on April 1, 2024, with most of its provisions becoming applicable on January 1, 2026.
The rule is expected to result in a significant increase in the thresholds for large banks to receive “Outstanding” ratings in the future. The rule was expected to take effect on April 1, 2024, with most of its provisions becoming applicable on January 1, 2026. Reporting of the collected data will not be required until 2027.
The program includes certain practices that enable colleagues multiple paths to achieving balance, when available and appropriate, including: flexible scheduling (staggered hours, compressed workweeks, part-time schedules, and job-sharing), flexible work location (remote, hybrid, and on-site), and both health and financial wellness support beyond the basic medical/visual/dental programs (adoption and fertility, parental leave, on-site fitness and fitness discounts, mental health and financial counseling services, support for chronic conditions).
The program includes, when available and appropriate: flexible scheduling (staggered hours, compressed workweeks, part-time schedules, and job-sharing), flexible work location (remote and in-office), and both health and financial wellness support beyond the basic medical/visual/dental programs (adoption and fertility, parental leave, on-site fitness and fitness discounts, mental health and financial counseling services, support for chronic conditions).
In November 2023, the FDIC issued a final rule to implement a special assessment to recoup losses to the DIF associated with bank failures in the first half of 2023.
In November 2023, the FDIC issued a final rule, which became effective April 1, 2024, to implement a special assessment to recoup losses to the DIF associated with the first half 2023 bank failures.
The following discussion describes certain elements of the comprehensive regulatory framework applicable to us. This discussion is not intended to describe all laws and regulations applicable to Huntington, the Bank, and Huntington’s other subsidiaries. Supervision, Examination and Enforcement Huntington is a BHC under the BHC Act that has elected to be a FHC.
This discussion is not intended to describe all laws and regulations applicable to Huntington, the Bank, and Huntington’s other subsidiaries. Supervision, Examination and Enforcement Huntington is a BHC under the BHC Act that has elected to be an FHC.
Enhanced Prudential Standards BHCs with consolidated assets of more than $100 billion, such as Huntington, are currently subject to certain enhanced prudential standards. As a result, Huntington is subject to more stringent standards, including liquidity and capital requirements, leverage limits, stress testing, resolution planning, and risk management standards, than those applicable to smaller institutions.
As a result, Huntington is subject to more stringent standards, including liquidity and capital requirements, leverage limits, stress testing, resolution planning, and risk management standards, than those applicable to institutions with less than $100 billion in total consolidated assets. Certain larger banking organizations are subject to additional enhanced prudential standards.
The GLBA requires financial institutions to periodically disclose their privacy policies and practices relating to sharing such information and enables retail customers to opt out of our ability to share information with unaffiliated third parties under certain circumstances.
Further, the GLBA, and its regulations such as Regulation P, require financial institutions to disclose their data privacy policies and practices relating to sharing personal information and enables retail customers to opt out of our ability to share their personal information with unaffiliated third parties under certain circumstances.
Our target clients span from mid-market to large corporates across a national footprint. The Commercial Banking segment leverages internal partnerships for wealth management, trust, insurance, payments, and treasury management capabilities. In particular, our payments capabilities continue to expand as we develop unique solutions for our diverse client segments, including Huntington ChoicePay.
The Commercial Banking segment leverages internal partnerships for wealth management, trust, insurance, payments, and treasury management capabilities. In particular, our payments capabilities continue to expand as we develop unique solutions for our diverse client segments, including Huntington ChoicePay.
Tier 1 capital is primarily comprised of CET1 capital, perpetual preferred stock, and certain qualifying capital instruments. • Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio , equal to the ratio of total capital, including CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital, and Tier 2 capital, to risk-weighted assets. Tier 2 capital primarily includes qualifying subordinated debt and qualifying ALLL.
Tier 1 capital is primarily comprised of CET1 capital, perpetual preferred stock, and certain qualifying capital instruments. 14 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents • Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio , equal to the ratio of total capital, including CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital, and Tier 2 capital, to risk-weighted assets.
Basel III capital rules, Huntington and the Bank must maintain the applicable capital buffer (SCB or CCB) requirements to avoid becoming subject to restrictions on capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments to management. Huntington is subject to a SCB of 3.2% effective for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Basel III capital rules, Huntington and the Bank must maintain the applicable capital buffer (SCB and CCB, respectively) requirements to avoid becoming subject to restrictions on capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments to management. Huntington is subject to a SCB of 2.5% effective October 1, 2024. Refer to the SCB Requirements section below for further details.
For more information on the capital buffer requirements, see the SCB Requirements and the Regulatory Capital Requirements sections above. 2023 Form 10-K 15 Table of Contents The Federal Reserve has indicated generally that it may be an unsafe or unsound practice for a BHC to pay dividends unless a its net income is sufficient to fund the dividends and the expected rate of earnings retention is consistent with its capital needs, asset quality, and overall financial condition.
The Federal Reserve has indicated generally that it may be an unsafe or unsound practice for a BHC to pay dividends unless a its net income is sufficient to fund the dividends and the expected rate of earnings retention is consistent with its capital needs, asset quality, and overall financial condition.
A bank’s record of fair lending compliance is part of the resulting CRA examination report. The CRA requires the relevant federal bank regulatory agency to consider a bank’s CRA assessment when considering the bank’s application to conduct certain mergers or acquisitions or to open or relocate a branch office.
The CRA requires the relevant federal bank regulatory agency to consider a bank’s CRA assessment when considering the bank’s application to conduct certain mergers or acquisitions or to open or relocate a branch office.
Please refer to the SCB Requirements section below for further details. 14 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents The Federal Reserve expects BHCs subject to CCAR, such as Huntington, to have sufficient capital to withstand a highly adverse operating environment and to be able to continue operations, maintain ready access to funding, meet obligations to creditors and counterparties, and serve as credit intermediaries.
The Federal Reserve expects BHCs subject to CCAR, such as Huntington, to have sufficient capital to withstand a highly adverse operating environment and to be able to continue operations, maintain ready access to funding, meet obligations to creditors and counterparties, and serve as credit intermediaries.
Through September 30, 2023, we have reached $13.6 billion of this commitment. • Huntington expanded its Small Business lending programs into its acquired TCF footprint and committed $10 billion to the programs.
Through October 31, 2024, we have reached $18.2 billion of this commitment. • Huntington expanded its Small Business lending programs into its acquired TCF footprint and committed $10 billion to the programs.
Huntington and the Bank must maintain the applicable capital buffer requirements to avoid becoming subject to restrictions on capital distributions, including dividends.
Huntington and the Bank must maintain the applicable capital buffer requirements to avoid becoming subject to restrictions on capital distributions, including dividends. For more information on the capital buffer requirements, see the SCB Requirements and the Regulatory Capital Requirements sections above.
The FDIC also requires large insured depository institutions, including the Bank, to maintain enhanced deposit account recordkeeping and related information technology system capabilities to facilitate prompt payment of insured deposits if such an institution were to fail.
The FDIC may increase the Bank’s insurance premiums based on various factors, including the FDIC’s assessment of its risk profile. The FDIC also requires large insured depository institutions, including the Bank, to maintain enhanced deposit account recordkeeping and related information technology system capabilities to facilitate prompt payment of insured deposits if such an institution were to fail.
We value the feedback colleagues choose to share and use the information to drive our talent management strategy, which focuses on four key areas and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: • Engagement • Development • Retention, and • Attraction of top talent 2023 Form 10-K 23 Table of Contents Engagement At Huntington, we have taken steps to ensure our values, beliefs, and behaviors align with those of our colleagues.
We value the feedback colleagues choose to share and use the information to drive our talent management program, which focuses on four key areas: • Engagement • Development • Retention, and • Attraction of talent Engagement At Huntington, we have taken steps to align our values, beliefs, and behaviors with those of our colleagues.
We engage with our colleagues to gain valuable feedback on a wide range of subjects related to the experience of working at Huntington, with a strategic focus on culture, trust, and engagement.
We believe that our culture enriches the experience of colleagues, enhances our ability to perform as a company, and makes us a destination employer. We engage with our colleagues to gain valuable feedback on a wide range of subjects related to the experience of working at Huntington, with a strategic focus on culture, trust, and engagement.
Minimum Regulatory Capital Ratio Minimum Ratio + Capital Buffer (1) Well-Capitalized Minimums (2) At December 31, 2023 Actual Ratios: CET1 risk-based capital ratio Consolidated 4.50 % 7.70 % N/A 10.25 % Bank 4.50 7.00 6.50 % 10.60 Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio Consolidated 6.00 9.20 6.00 11.98 Bank 6.00 8.50 8.00 11.47 Total risk-based capital ratio Consolidated 8.00 11.20 10.00 14.17 Bank 8.00 10.50 10.00 13.09 Tier 1 leverage ratio Consolidated 4.00 N/A N/A 9.32 Bank 4.00 N/A 5.00 8.51 (1) Reflects a SCB of 3.2% for Huntington and CCB of 2.5% for the Bank.
Minimum Regulatory Capital Ratio Minimum Ratio + Capital Buffer (1) Well-Capitalized Minimums (2) At December 31, 2024 Actual Ratios: CET1 risk-based capital ratio Consolidated 4.5 % 7.0 % N/A 10.5 % Bank 4.5 7.0 6.5 % 11.6 Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio Consolidated 6.0 8.5 6.0 11.9 Bank 6.0 8.5 8.0 12.4 Total risk-based capital ratio Consolidated 8.0 10.5 10.0 14.3 Bank 8.0 10.5 10.0 14.1 Tier 1 leverage ratio Consolidated 4.0 N/A N/A 8.6 Bank 4.0 N/A 5.0 8.9 (1) Reflects a SCB of 2.5% for both Huntington and the Bank.
Under the stress buffer requirements, the CCAR process is used to determine a BHC’s SCB requirement.
Under the stress buffer requirements, the CCAR process is used to determine a BHC’s SCB requirement. Please refer to the SCB Requirements section below for further details.
We also provide dealer finance loans (including floorplan loans), deposits, and other financial products to these dealerships and their owners. Regional Banking, along with our business and specialty banking offerings, is a dynamic part of our business and we are committed to being the bank of choice for businesses in our markets.
We also provide dealer finance loans (including floorplan loans), deposits, and other financial products to these dealerships and their owners. Regional Banking, along with our business and specialty banking offerings, is a dynamic part of our business. Regional Banking is defined as serving small to mid-sized businesses.
We are also subject to the disclosure and regulatory requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, both as administered by the SEC, as well as the rules of Nasdaq that apply to companies with securities listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
We are also subject to the disclosure and regulatory requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, both as administered by the SEC, as well as the rules of Nasdaq that apply to companies with securities listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. 2024 Form 10-K 11 Table of Contents The following discussion describes certain elements of the comprehensive regulatory framework applicable to us.
Acting as a conservator or receiver, the FDIC would have broad powers to transfer any assets or liabilities of the institution without the approval of the institution’s creditors. 16 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Depositor Preference The FDIA provides that, in the event of the liquidation or other resolution of an insured depository institution, including the Bank, the claims of depositors of the institution (including the claims of the FDIC as subrogee of insured depositors) and certain claims for administrative expenses of the FDIC as a receiver would have priority over other general unsecured claims against the institution.
Depositor Preference The FDIA provides that, in the event of the liquidation or other resolution of an insured depository institution, including the Bank, the claims of depositors of the institution (including the claims of the FDIC as subrogee of insured depositors) and certain claims for administrative expenses of the FDIC as a receiver would have priority over other general unsecured claims against the institution.
Development We have created specialized programs to help our colleagues grow and develop. These programs include an online library which allows colleagues to take ownership of their development via direct access to role-based content. The content is divided into three key areas of development: learning and growth, maximizing performance, and protecting the company.
These programs include an online library which allows colleagues to take ownership of their development via direct access to role-based content. The content is divided into three key areas of development: learning and growth, maximizing performance, and protecting the company. During 2024, colleagues at Huntington completed nearly 800,000 training hours.
By notice dated June 28, 2023, the Federal Reserve informed Huntington that, effective for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 20, 2024, its indicative SCB requirement associated with its 2023 Capital Plan is 3.2%, a decrease from its previous SCB of 3.3%.
On April 5, 2024, Huntington submitted its 2024 Capital Plan to the Federal Reserve for supervisory review. By notice dated June 26, 2024, the Federal Reserve informed Huntington that, effective October 1, 2024, its indicative SCB requirement associated with its 2024 Capital Plan is the prescribed minimum SCB of 2.5%, a decrease from its previous SCB of 3.2%.
The Bank is subject to the Bank Secrecy Act and, therefore, is required to provide its employees with AML training, designate an AML compliance officer, and undergo an annual, independent audit to assess the effectiveness of its AML program. The Bank has implemented policies, procedures, and internal controls that are designed to comply with these AML requirements.
The Bank is subject to the Bank Secrecy Act and, therefore, is required to implement compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls, provide its employees with AML training, designate an AML compliance officer, and undergo a periodic independent auditing and testing to assess the effectiveness of its AML program, among other requirements.
Under the proposal, covered institutions, including the Bank, would be allowed to choose to offer overdrafts as a courtesy overdraft service or as a line of credit.
The final rule is scheduled to go into effect on October 1, 2025. Under the final rule, covered institutions, including the Bank, would be allowed to choose to offer overdrafts as a courtesy overdraft service or as a line of credit.
These policies must establish loan portfolio diversification standards, prudent underwriting standards (including loan-to-value limits) that are clear and measurable, loan administration procedures, and documentation, approval, and reporting requirements. The real estate lending policies must reflect consideration of the federal bank regulatory agencies’ Interagency Guidelines for Real Estate Lending Policies.
These policies must establish loan portfolio diversification standards, prudent underwriting standards (including loan-to-value limits) that are clear and measurable, loan administration procedures, and documentation, approval, and reporting requirements.
Similar state laws may impose additional requirements on us and our subsidiaries. FDIC Insurance The DIF provides insurance coverage for certain deposits, up to a standard maximum deposit insurance amount of $250,000 per depositor, and is funded through assessments on insured depository institutions, based on the risk each institution poses to the DIF.
FDIC Insurance The DIF provides insurance coverage for certain deposits, up to a standard maximum deposit insurance amount of $250,000 per depositor, and is funded through assessments on insured depository institutions, based on the risk each institution poses to the DIF. The Bank accepts customer deposits that are insured by the DIF and, therefore, must pay insurance premiums.
As of December 31, 2023, our 999 full-service branches and private client group offices are primarily located in Ohio, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Select financial services and other activities are also conducted in other states.
As of December 31, 2024, our 978 full-service branches and private client group offices are located in Ohio, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. We also maintain a local banking presence in South Carolina and Texas, along with conducting select financial services and other activities in other states.
Compensation Our compensation practices are subject to oversight by the Federal Reserve and, with respect to some of our subsidiaries and employees, by other financial regulatory bodies.
The Bank recognized expense of $214 million in 2023 and $28 million in 2024 related to the DIF special assessment. Compensation Our compensation practices are subject to oversight by the Federal Reserve and, with respect to some of our subsidiaries and employees, by other financial regulatory bodies.
These federal and state consumer protection laws apply to a broad range of our activities and to various aspects of our business and include laws relating to interest rates, fair lending, disclosures of credit terms and estimated transaction costs to consumer borrowers, debt collection practices, the use of and the provision of information to consumer reporting agencies, and the prohibition of unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices in connection with the offer, sale, or provision of consumer financial products and services.
These federal and state consumer protection laws apply to a broad range of our activities and to various aspects of our business and include laws relating to interest rates, fair lending, disclosures of credit terms and estimated transaction costs to consumer borrowers, debt collection practices, the use of and the provision of information to consumer reporting agencies, and the prohibition of unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices in connection with the offer, sale, or provision of consumer financial products and services. 22 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents In December 2024, the CFPB issued a final rule that amends Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending Act, to apply to overdraft credit provided by insured depository institutions with more than $10 billion in total assets.
As of December 31, 2023, we have phased in 50% of the cumulative CECL deferral with the remaining impact to be recognized through the first quarter 2025. The total minimum regulatory capital ratios and well-capitalized minimum ratios are reflected in the table below in this section.
As of December 31, 2024, we have phased in 75% of the cumulative CECL deferral with the full cumulative CECL deferral fully phased in beginning January 1, 2025. The total minimum regulatory capital ratios and well-capitalized minimum ratios are reflected in the table below in this section.
In addition, our payments business provides credit and debit cards and treasury management services to our customers. Huntington continues to develop products and services that are designed specifically to meet the needs of business customers and looks for ways to help companies find solutions to their financing needs.
Huntington continues to develop products and services that are designed specifically to meet the needs of business customers and looks for ways to help companies find solutions to their financing needs. Branch Banking provides a full range of financial products and services to consumer and business customers through our extensive branch and ATM network.
As an issuer with over $10 billion in assets, Huntington is subject to Regulation II and is in compliance with these new requirements. In October 2023, the Federal Reserve released a notice of proposed rulemaking that would lower the maximum interchange fee that a large debit card issuer can receive on a debit card transaction.
In October 2023, the Federal Reserve released a notice of proposed rulemaking that would lower the maximum interchange fee that a large debit card issuer can receive on a debit card transaction.
At Huntington, living our shared Purpose extends beyond our daily work. We believe that building connections between colleagues, their families and our communities create a meaningful, fulfilling, and enjoyable colleague experience. During 2023, Huntington colleagues provided almost 36,000 volunteer hours to over 1,300 organizations across our footprint, including foodbanks, homeless shelters, local schools, senior housing, and afterschool programs.
We believe that building connections between colleagues, their families and our communities create a meaningful, fulfilling, and inclusive colleague experience. During 2024, Huntington colleagues provided approximately 35,000 volunteer hours to nearly 1,400 organizations across our footprint, including foodbanks, homeless shelters, local schools, senior housing, and afterschool programs. Development We have created specialized programs to help our colleagues grow and develop.
Any change in the statutes, regulations, or regulatory policies applicable to us, including changes in their interpretation or implementation, could have a material effect on our business or organization.
In addition to laws and regulations, state and federal bank regulatory agencies may issue policy statements, interpretive letters, and similar written guidance applicable to Huntington and its subsidiaries. Any change in the statutes, regulations, or regulatory policies applicable to us, including changes in their interpretation or implementation, could have a material effect on our business or organization.
We are subject to supervision, regulation, and examination by various federal and state regulators, including the Federal Reserve, OCC, SEC, CFPB, FDIC, FINRA, and various state regulatory agencies. The statutory and regulatory framework that governs us is generally intended to protect depositors and customers, the DIF, the U.S. banking and financial system, and financial markets as a whole.
The statutory and regulatory framework that governs us is generally intended to protect depositors and customers, the DIF, the U.S. banking and financial system, and financial markets as a whole. Banking statutes, regulations, and policies are continually under review by Congress, state legislatures, and federal and state regulatory agencies.
OFAC also publishes lists of persons, organizations, and countries suspected of aiding, harboring, or engaging in terrorist acts, known as Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. Blocked assets, for example property and bank deposits, cannot be paid out, withdrawn, set off, or transferred in any manner without a license from OFAC.
OFAC also publishes lists of blocked or designated persons, organizations, and entities, including the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. Blocked assets, for example property and bank deposits, cannot be paid out, withdrawn, set off, or transferred in any manner without a license from OFAC. Failure to comply with these sanctions could have serious legal and reputational consequences.
Reporting of the collected data will not be required until 2027. 20 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Debit Interchange Fees We are subject to a statutory requirement that interchange fees for electronic debit transactions that are paid to or charged by payment card issuers, including the Bank, be reasonable and proportional to the cost incurred by the issuer.
The effective date will be extended each day the injunction remains in place, pending the resolution of the lawsuit. Debit Interchange Fees We are subject to a statutory requirement that interchange fees for electronic debit transactions that are paid to or charged by payment card issuers, including the Bank, be reasonable and proportional to the cost incurred by the issuer.
Asset Finance serves our clients’ capital expenditure and working capital needs through equipment financing, asset-based lending, distribution finance, structured lending, and municipal financing solutions. Our relationship with large manufacturers is bolstered by a strong commitment to their dealers and financing needs. Commercial Real Estate Banking provides banking solutions to commercial real estate developers and institutional sponsors across the nation.
Our relationship with large manufacturers is bolstered by a strong commitment to their dealers and financing needs. 2024 Form 10-K 9 Table of Contents Commercial Real Estate Banking provides banking solutions to commercial real estate developers and institutional sponsors across the nation.
The scope and content of compensation regulation in the financial industry are continuing to develop, and we expect that these regulations and resulting market practices will continue to evolve over a number of years. 2023 Form 10-K 19 Table of Contents The federal bank regulatory agencies have issued joint guidance on executive compensation designed to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of banking organizations, such as Huntington and the Bank, do not encourage imprudent risk taking and are consistent with the safety and soundness of the organization.
The federal bank regulatory agencies have issued joint guidance on executive compensation designed to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of banking organizations, such as Huntington and the Bank, do not encourage imprudent risk taking and are consistent with the safety and soundness of the organization.
Heightened Governance and Risk Management Standards The OCC has published guidelines to set expectations for the governance and risk management practices of certain large financial institutions, including the Bank. The guidelines require covered institutions to establish and adhere to a written governance framework in order to manage and control their risk-taking activities.
The guidelines require covered institutions to establish and adhere to a written governance framework in order to manage and control their risk-taking activities. In addition, the guidelines provide standards for the institutions’ boards of directors to oversee the risk governance framework.
The CISA also authorizes companies to monitor their own systems notwithstanding any other provision of law and allows companies to carry out defensive measures on their own systems from cyber-attacks. The law includes liability protections for companies that share cyber-threat information with third parties so long as such sharing activity is conducted in accordance with CISA.
The law includes liability protections for companies that share cyber-threat information with third parties so long as such sharing activity is conducted in accordance with the CISA.

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Biggest changeIf cybersecurity, data privacy, data protection, data transfer, or data retention laws are implemented, interpreted, or applied in a manner inconsistent with our current practices, we may be subject to fines, litigation, or regulatory enforcement actions or ordered to change our business practices, policies, or systems in a manner that adversely impacts our operating results.
Biggest changeOur public statements and documentation that provide promises and assurances about cybersecurity and data privacy can subject us to potential government or legal action if they are found to be deceptive, unfair, or misrepresent our actual practices. 40 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents If cybersecurity or data privacy legislation or regulations are implemented, interpreted, or applied in a manner inconsistent with our current practices, or if we fail to comply (or are perceived to have failed to comply) with applicable legislation and regulation relating to cybersecurity and data privacy, we may be subject to fines, civil or criminal penalties, sanctions, litigation (including class actions), investigations or inquiries, or regulatory enforcement actions or ordered to change our business practices, policies, or systems in a manner that adversely impacts our operating results.
The Bank uses its liquidity to extend credit and to repay liabilities as they become due or as demanded by customers. Our primary source of liquidity is our large supply of deposits from consumer and commercial customers. The continued availability of this supply depends on customer willingness to maintain deposit balances with banks in general, and us in particular.
The Bank uses its liquidity to extend credit and to repay liabilities as they become due or as demanded by customers. Our primary source of liquidity is our large supply of deposits from consumer and commercial customers. The continued availability of this supply depends on customer willingness to maintain deposit balances with banks in general, and with us in particular.
Additional events beyond our control that could impact our business directly or indirectly include natural disasters such as earthquakes and weather events, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. Neither the occurrence nor the potential impact of these events can be predicted, and the frequency and severity of weather events may be impacted by climate changes.
Additional events beyond our control that could impact our business directly or indirectly include natural disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, and weather events, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. Neither the occurrence nor the potential impact of these events can be predicted, and the frequency and severity of weather events may be impacted by climate changes.
This updating entails significant costs and creates risks associated with implementing new systems and integrating them with existing ones, including business interruptions. Implementation and testing of controls related to our computer systems, security monitoring, and retaining and training personnel required to operate our systems also entail significant costs.
This updating entails significant costs and creates risks associated with implementing new systems and integrating them with existing ones, including business interruptions. Implementation and testing of controls related to our computer systems and infrastructure, security monitoring, and retaining and training personnel required to operate our systems and infrastructure also entail significant costs.
At December 31, 2023, the book value of our goodwill was $5.6 billion, substantially all of which was recorded at the Bank. Any such write down of goodwill or other acquisition related intangibles will reduce Huntington’s earnings, as well. Climate change manifesting as physical or transition risks could adversely affect our operations, businesses, and customers.
At December 31, 2024, the book value of our goodwill was $5.6 billion, substantially all of which was recorded at the Bank. Any such write down of goodwill or other acquisition related intangibles will reduce Huntington’s earnings, as well. Climate change manifesting as physical or transition risks could adversely affect our operations, businesses, and customers.
Wholesale funding sources can include securitization, federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements, non-core deposits, and long-term debt. The Bank is also a member of the FHLB, which provides members access to funding through advances collateralized with mortgage-related assets. We maintain a portfolio of highly-rated, marketable securities that is available as a source of liquidity.
Wholesale funding sources can include securitization, federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements, brokered deposits, and long-term debt. The Bank is also a member of the FHLB, which provides members access to funding through advances collateralized with mortgage-related assets. We maintain a portfolio of highly-rated, marketable securities that is available as a source of liquidity.
Our ACL of $2.4 billion at December 31, 2023, represented management’s estimate of the current expected losses in our loan and lease portfolio (ALLL) as well as our unfunded lending commitments (AULC). We regularly review our ACL for appropriateness.
Our ACL of $2.4 billion at December 31, 2024, represented management’s estimate of the current expected losses in our loan and lease portfolio (ALLL), as well as our unfunded lending commitments (AULC). We regularly review our ACL for appropriateness.
In the event that backup systems are utilized, they may not process data as quickly as our primary systems and some data might not have been saved to backup systems, potentially resulting in a temporary or permanent loss of such data.
For example, in the event that backup systems are utilized, they may not process data as quickly as our primary systems, and some data might not have been saved to backup systems, potentially resulting in a temporary or permanent loss of such data.
In addition, increased regulatory inquiries and investigations, as well as any additional legislative or regulatory developments affecting our consumer businesses, and any required changes to our business operations resulting from these developments, could result in significant loss of revenue, require remuneration to our customers, trigger fines or penalties, limit the products or services we offer, require us to increase our prices and, therefore, reduce demand for our products, impose additional compliance costs on us, increase the cost of collection, cause harm to our reputation, or otherwise adversely affect our consumer businesses.
In addition, increased regulatory inquiries and investigations, as well as any additional legislative or regulatory developments affecting our consumer businesses, and any required changes to our business operations resulting from these developments, could result in significant loss of revenue, require remuneration to our customers, trigger fines or penalties, limit the products or services we offer, limit the fees we are able to charge, require us to increase our prices and, therefore, reduce demand for our products, impose additional compliance costs on us, increase the cost of collection, cause harm to our reputation, or otherwise adversely affect our consumer businesses.
Despite efforts to ensure the integrity of our systems and implement controls, processes, policies, and other protective measures, we may not be able to anticipate all security breaches, nor may we be able to implement sufficient preventive measures against such security breaches, which may result in material losses or consequences for us.
Despite efforts to ensure the integrity of our systems and implement controls, processes, policies, and other protective measures, we may not be able to anticipate all security breaches, nor may we be able to implement sufficient preventive measures against such cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches, which may result in material losses or consequences for us.
Cybersecurity risks for banking organizations have significantly increased in recent years in part because of the proliferation of new technologies, and the use of the internet and telecommunications technologies to conduct financial transactions.
Cybersecurity risks for banking organizations have significantly increased in recent years in part because of the proliferation of new technologies, including AI, and the use of the internet and telecommunications technologies to conduct financial transactions.
The occurrence of any of these events could result in a violation of applicable privacy laws and other laws, litigation exposure, regulatory fines, penalties or intervention, loss of confidence in our security measures, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensatory costs, additional compliance costs, and could adversely impact our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.
The occurrence of any of these events could result in a violation of applicable data privacy laws and regulations and other laws and regulations, litigation exposure, regulatory fines, penalties or intervention, loss of confidence in our cybersecurity measures, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensatory costs, additional compliance costs, and could adversely impact our results of operations, liquidity, and financial condition.
FinCEN, a unit of the Treasury Department that administers the Bank Secrecy Act, is authorized to impose significant civil money penalties for violations of those requirements and has recently engaged in coordinated enforcement efforts with the federal bank regulatory agencies, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and IRS.
FinCEN, a unit of the Treasury Department that administers the Bank Secrecy Act, is authorized to impose significant civil money penalties for violations of those requirements and has recently engaged in coordinated enforcement efforts with the federal bank regulatory agencies, as well as the DOJ, Drug Enforcement Administration, and IRS.
These laws and regulations, many of which are discussed in Item 1: Business - “ Regulatory Matters ,” among other matters, prescribe minimum capital requirements, impose limitations on our business activities (including foreclosure and collection practices), limit the dividend or distributions that we can pay, restrict the ability of institutions to guarantee our debt, and impose certain specific accounting requirements that may be more restrictive and may result in greater or earlier charges to earnings or reductions in our capital than accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.
These laws and regulations, many of which are discussed in Item 1: Business - “ Regulatory Matters ,” among other matters, prescribe minimum capital requirements, impose limitations on our business activities (including foreclosure and collection practices), limit the dividend or distributions that we can pay, restrict the ability of institutions to guarantee our debt, and impose certain specific accounting requirements that may be more restrictive and may result in greater or earlier charges to earnings or reductions in our capital than GAAP.
The federal bank regulatory agencies have proposed regulations that would enhance cyber risk management standards, which would apply to a wide range of large financial institutions and their third-party service providers, including us and the Bank, and would focus on cyber risk governance and management, management of internal and external dependencies, incident response, cyber resilience, and situational awareness.
For example, the federal bank regulatory agencies (namely, the Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC) have proposed regulations that would enhance cyber risk management standards, which would apply to a wide range of large financial institutions and their third-party service providers, including us and the Bank, and would focus on cyber risk governance and management, management of internal and external dependencies, incident response, cyber resilience, and situational awareness.
We also face indirect technology, cybersecurity, and operational risks relating to the customers, clients, and other third parties with whom we do business or upon whom we rely to facilitate or enable our business activities, including, for example, financial counterparties, regulators, and providers of critical infrastructure such as internet access and electrical power.
We face indirect technology, cybersecurity, data privacy and operational risks relating to the contractors, customers, clients, and other third parties with which we do business or upon which we rely to facilitate or enable our business activities, including, for example, financial counterparties, regulators, and providers of critical infrastructure such as internet access and electrical power.
Further, any new laws, rules, and regulations could make compliance more difficult or expensive or otherwise adversely affect our business and financial condition. Under the supervision of the CFPB, our Consumer and Business Banking products and services are subject to heightened regulatory oversight and scrutiny with respect to compliance under consumer laws and regulations.
Further, any new laws, rules, and regulations could make compliance more difficult or expensive or otherwise adversely affect our business and financial condition. 38 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Under the supervision of the CFPB, our consumer and business banking products and services are subject to heightened regulatory oversight and scrutiny with respect to compliance under consumer laws and regulations.
Our profitability depends on our ability to compete successfully. We operate in a highly competitive environment, and we expect competition to intensify. Certain of our competitors are larger and have more resources than we do, enabling them to be more aggressive than us in competing for loans and deposits.
Our profitability depends on our ability to compete successfully. We operate in a highly competitive environment, and we expect competition to intensify. Certain of our competitors are larger and have more resources than we do, enabling them to be more aggressive than us in competing for loans and deposits. Our competitors could be made larger through merger or consolidation.
Our business relies on the secure processing, transmission, storage, and retrieval of confidential, proprietary, and other information in our computer and data management systems and networks, and in the computer and data management systems and networks of third parties.
Our business relies on the secure processing, transmission, storage, and retrieval of confidential, proprietary, personal, and other information in our computer and data management systems and network infrastructure, and in the computer and data management systems and network infrastructure of third parties.
Acquisitions may be subject to the receipt of approvals from certain governmental authorities, including the Federal Reserve, the OCC, and the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as the approval of our shareholders and the shareholders of companies that we seek to acquire.
Acquisitions may be subject to the receipt of approvals from certain governmental authorities, including the Federal Reserve, the OCC, and the DOJ, as well as the approval of our shareholders and the shareholders of companies that we seek to acquire.
Therefore, dilution of our tangible book value and net income per common share could occur in connection with any future transaction. 34 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Failure to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting could impair our ability to accurately and timely report our financial results or prevent fraud, resulting in loss of investor confidence and adversely affecting our business and our stock price.
Therefore, dilution of our tangible book value and net income per common share could occur in connection with any future transaction. 2024 Form 10-K 35 Table of Contents Failure to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting could impair our ability to accurately and timely report our financial results or prevent fraud, resulting in loss of investor confidence and adversely affecting our business and our stock price.
Hacking of personal information and identity theft risks, in particular, could cause serious reputational harm.
Hacking of confidential, proprietary, personal, and other information and identity theft risks, in particular, could cause serious reputational harm.
The Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the Patriot Act, requires depository institutions and their holding companies to undertake activities including maintaining an anti-money laundering program, verifying the identity of clients, monitoring for and reporting suspicious transactions, reporting on cash transactions exceeding specified thresholds, and responding to requests for information by regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies.
The Bank Secrecy Act requires financial institutions to undertake activities including maintaining an anti-money laundering program, verifying the identity of clients, monitoring for and reporting suspicious transactions, reporting on cash transactions exceeding specified thresholds, and responding to requests for information by regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies.
The continuous widespread adoption of new technologies, including internet services and mobile applications, and advanced ATM functionality, is influencing how individuals and firms conduct their financial affairs and is changing the delivery channels for financial services. Our “People-First, Digitally-Powered” strategic plan considers the implications of these changes in technology.
The continuous widespread adoption of new technologies, including internet services and mobile applications, and advanced ATM functionality, is influencing how individuals and firms conduct their financial affairs and is changing the delivery channels for financial services. Our “People-First, Customer-Centered” strategic plan considers the implications of these changes in technology and how it may impact our customers.
The banking industry is highly regulated. We are subject to supervision, regulation, and examination by various federal and state regulators, including the Federal Reserve, OCC, SEC, CFPB, FDIC, FINRA, and various state regulatory agencies.
We are subject to supervision, regulation, and examination by various federal and state regulators, including the Federal Reserve, OCC, SEC, CFPB, FDIC, FINRA, and various state regulatory agencies.
Rising interest rates reduce the value of our fixed-rate securities. Any unrealized loss from these portfolios impacts OCI, shareholders’ equity, and the Tangible Common Equity ratio. Any realized loss from these portfolios impacts regulatory capital ratios. For more information, refer to “ Market Risk ” section of the MD&A.
Rising interest rates reduce the value of our fixed-rate securities. Unrealized losses from available-for-sale securities impact our OCI, shareholders’ equity, and the Tangible Common Equity ratio. Any realized securities losses impact our regulatory capital ratios. For more information, refer to “ Market Risk ” section of the MD&A.
Our performance could be negatively affected to the extent there is deterioration in business and economic conditions, including persistent inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain issues or labor shortages, which have direct or indirect material adverse impacts on us, our customers, and our counterparties.
Our performance could be negatively affected to the extent there is deterioration in business and economic conditions, including persistent inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain issues, labor shortages, or changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, which have direct or indirect material adverse impacts on us, our customers, and our counterparties.
In addition to volatility associated with interest rates, the Company also has exposure to equity markets related to the investments within the benefit plans and other income from client-based transactions. 28 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Inflation could negatively impact our business, our profitability, and our stock price.
In addition to volatility associated with interest rates, the Company also has exposure to equity markets related to the investments within the benefit plans and other income from client-based transactions. 2024 Form 10-K 29 Table of Contents Inflation could negatively impact our business, our profitability, and our stock price.
As cyber-threats continue to evolve, we may be required to expend significant additional resources to continue to modify or enhance our protective measures or to investigate and remediate any information security vulnerabilities or incidents.
As cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches continue to evolve, we may be required to expend significant additional resources to continue to modify or enhance our protective measures or to investigate and remediate any cybersecurity vulnerabilities or cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches.
Among other things, these regulations could impact our ability to pay common stock dividends, repurchase common stock, attract cost-effective sources of deposits, or require the retention of higher amounts of low yielding securities.
Basel III capital and liquidity standards, could require higher levels of capital and liquidity. Among other things, these regulations could impact our ability to pay common stock dividends, repurchase common stock, attract cost-effective sources of deposits, or require the retention of higher amounts of low yielding securities.
The markets we serve are dependent on industrial and manufacturing businesses and, thus, are particularly vulnerable to adverse changes in economic conditions affecting these sectors. 2023 Form 10-K 27 Table of Contents A U.S. government debt default would have a material adverse impact on our business and financial performance, including a decrease in the value of Treasury bonds and other government securities held by us, which could negatively impact the Bank’s capital position and its ability to meet regulatory requirements.
The markets we serve are dependent on industrial and manufacturing businesses and, thus, are particularly vulnerable to adverse changes in economic conditions affecting these sectors. 28 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents A U.S. government debt default would have a material adverse impact on our business and financial performance, including a decrease in the value of Treasury bonds and other government securities held by us, which could negatively impact Huntington’s and the Bank’s capital positions and their ability to meet regulatory requirements.
Significant harm to our reputation can arise from various sources, including officer, director, or employee misconduct, actual or perceived unethical behavior, conflicts of interest, security breaches, litigation or regulatory outcomes, compensation practices, failing to deliver minimum or required standards of service and quality, failing to address customer and agency complaints, compliance failures, unauthorized release of personal, proprietary or confidential information due to cyber-attacks or otherwise, perception of our environmental, social, and governance practices and disclosures, and the activities of our clients, customers, and counterparties, including vendors.
Significant harm to our reputation can arise from various sources, including officer, director, or employee misconduct, actual or perceived unethical behavior, conflicts of interest, security breaches, litigation or regulatory outcomes, compensation practices, failing to deliver minimum or required standards of service and quality, failing to address customer and agency complaints, compliance failures, unauthorized release, gathering, monitoring, misuse, loss, destruction or other processing of confidential, proprietary, personal, and other information due to cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches, disruptions, compromises or failures of our systems or infrastructure, perception of our corporate responsibility or environmental practices and disclosures, and the activities of our clients, customers, and counterparties, including vendors.
A successful penetration or circumvention of system security could cause us serious negative consequences, including: loss of customers and business opportunities; costs associated with maintaining business relationships after an attack or breach; significant business disruption to our operations and business, misappropriation, exposure, or destruction of our confidential information, intellectual property, funds, and/or those of our customers; or damage to our or our customers’ and/or third parties’ computers or systems.
A successful penetration or circumvention of our cybersecurity measures could cause us serious negative consequences, including: loss of customers, clients, and business opportunities; costs associated with maintaining business relationships after a cyber-attack or other information or security breach; significant business disruption to our operations and business, misappropriation, exposure, or destruction of our confidential, proprietary, personal, and other information, intellectual property, funds, and/or those of our customers or clients; or damage to our, our customers’, our clients’, and/or third parties’ systems or infrastructure.
Replacing a third-party service provider could also take a long period of time and result in increased expenses. 2023 Form 10-K 35 Table of Contents Changes in accounting policies, standards, and interpretations could affect how we report our financial condition and results of operations.
Replacing a third-party service provider could also take a long period of time and result in increased expenses. 36 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Changes in accounting policies, standards, and interpretations could affect how we report our financial condition and results of operations.
Actions by the financial service industry generally or by institutions or individuals in the industry can adversely affect our reputation indirectly by association. In addition, adverse publicity or negative information posted on social media, whether or not factually correct, may affect our business prospects. All of these could adversely affect our growth, results of operation, and financial condition.
Actions by the financial service industry generally or by institutions or individuals in the industry can adversely affect our reputation indirectly by association. In addition, adverse publicity or negative information posted on social media, whether or not factually correct, may affect our business prospects.
This could affect our growth, profitability, and financial condition, including liquidity. 30 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Instability in global economic conditions and geopolitical matters, as well as volatility in financial markets, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
This could affect our growth, profitability, and financial condition, including liquidity. 2024 Form 10-K 31 Table of Contents Instability in global economic conditions and geopolitical matters, as well as volatility in financial markets, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Huntington is an entity separate and distinct from the Bank. The Bank conducts most of our operations, and Huntington depends upon dividends from the Bank to service Huntington’s debt and to pay dividends to Huntington’s shareholders. The availability of dividends from the Bank is limited by various statutes and regulations.
The Bank conducts most of our operations, and Huntington depends upon dividends from the Bank to service Huntington’s operating costs and to pay dividends to Huntington’s shareholders. The availability of dividends from the Bank is limited by various statutes and regulations.
For example, our ability to conduct business may be adversely affected by any significant disruptions to us or to third parties with whom we interact or upon whom we rely.
For example, our ability to conduct business may be adversely affected by any significant operational disruptions, compromises or failures of us or of third parties with which we do business or upon which we rely.
The loss of key personnel, or the inability to recruit and retain qualified personnel in the future, could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results. Bank regulations regarding capital and liquidity, including the CCAR assessment process and the U.S. Basel III capital and liquidity standards, could require higher levels of capital and liquidity.
The loss of key personnel, or the inability to recruit and retain qualified personnel in the future, could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results. 2024 Form 10-K 41 Table of Contents Bank regulations regarding capital and liquidity, including the CCAR assessment process and the U.S.
A reduction in our credit rating could adversely affect our access to capital and could increase our cost of funds.
A reduction in our credit rating could adversely affect our access to capital and could increase our cost of funds. The credit rating agencies regularly evaluate Huntington and the Bank.
Due to increasing geopolitical tensions, nation state cyber-attacks and ransomware are both increasing in sophistication and prevalence. Targeted social engineering and email attacks (i.e., “spear phishing” attacks) are becoming more sophisticated and are extremely difficult to prevent.
Even the most advanced internal control environment may be vulnerable to compromise. Due to increasing geopolitical tensions, nation state cyber-attacks and ransomware are both increasing in sophistication and prevalence. Targeted social engineering and email attacks (i.e., “spear phishing” attacks) are becoming more sophisticated and are extremely difficult to prevent.
Additionally, the existence of cyber-attacks or security breaches at third-party vendors with access to our data may not be disclosed to us in a timely manner. Further, our ability to monitor our vendors’ cybersecurity practices is limited.
Additionally, the existence of cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches at such third parties with access to our confidential, proprietary, personal, and other information may not be disclosed to us in a timely manner. Further, our ability to monitor such third parties’ cybersecurity practices is limited.
In addition, if we do not appropriately comply with current or future legislation and regulations, especially those that apply to our consumer operations, which has been an area of heightened focus, we may be subject to fines, penalties or judgments, or material regulatory restrictions on our businesses, which could adversely affect operations and, in turn, financial results. 2023 Form 10-K 37 Table of Contents We expect the current administration will continue to implement a regulatory reform agenda that is significantly different than that of the former administration.
In addition, if we do not appropriately comply with current or future legislation and regulations, especially those that apply to our consumer operations, which has been an area of heightened focus, we may be subject to fines, penalties or judgments, or material regulatory restrictions on our businesses, which could adversely affect operations and, in turn, financial results.
While we make significant efforts to consider and plan for hypothetical disruptions in our deposit funding, market-related, geopolitical, or other events could impact the liquidity derived from deposits. 2023 Form 10-K 29 Table of Contents We are a holding company and depend on dividends by our subsidiaries for most of our funds.
While we make significant efforts to consider and plan for hypothetical disruptions in our deposit funding, market-related, geopolitical, or other events could impact the liquidity derived from deposits. 30 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents We are a holding company and depend on dividends by our subsidiaries for liquidity needs. Huntington is an entity separate and distinct from the Bank.
The credit rating agencies regularly evaluate Huntington and the Bank, and credit ratings are based on a number of factors, including our financial strength and ability to generate earnings, as well as factors not entirely within our control, including conditions affecting the financial services industry, the economy, and changes in rating methodologies.
Credit ratings are based on a number of factors, including our financial strength and ability to generate earnings, as well as factors not entirely within our control, including conditions affecting the financial services industry, the economy, and changes in rating methodologies. There can be no assurance that we will maintain our current credit ratings.
Cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches, whether directed at us or third parties, may result in a material loss or have material consequences. Furthermore, the public perception that a cyber-attack on our systems has been successful, whether or not this perception is correct, may damage our reputation with customers and third parties with whom we do business.
Furthermore, the public perception that a cyber-attack or other information or security breach on our systems or infrastructure has been successful, whether or not this perception is correct, may damage our reputation with customers, clients, and third parties with which we do business.
In addition, we may need to take our systems off-line if they become infected with malware or a computer virus or as a result of another form of cyber-attack.
In addition, we may need to take our systems or infrastructure off-line if they become subject to a cyber-attack or other information or security breach, such as becoming infected with malware or a computer virus.
Such events may include: sudden increases in customer transaction volume; electrical, telecommunications, or other major physical infrastructure outages; disease pandemics; cyber-attacks; and events arising from local or larger scale political or social matters, including wars and terrorist attacks.
Such events may include: sudden increases in customer transaction volume; electrical, telecommunications, or other major service outages; client access to our digital platforms and mobile applications; disease pandemics; cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches; software or hardware failures; and events arising from local or larger scale political or social matters, including wars and terrorist attacks.
Noncompliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering statutes and regulations could cause us material financial loss. The Bank Secrecy Act and the Patriot Act contain anti-money laundering and financial transparency provisions intended to detect and prevent the use of the U.S. financial system for money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
The Bank Secrecy Act contains anti-money laundering and financial transparency provisions intended to detect and prevent the use of the U.S. financial system for money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
As a result of increasing consolidation, interdependence, and complexity of financial entities and technology systems, a technology failure, cyber-attack, or other information or security breach that significantly degrades, deletes, or compromises the systems or data of one or more financial entities could have a material impact on counterparties or other market participants, including us.
As a result of increasing consolidation, interdependence, and complexity of financial entities and technology systems and infrastructure, a disruption, compromise or failure that significantly degrades, damages or destroys the systems or infrastructure, or the confidential, proprietary, personal and other information stored or processed thereon, of one or more financial entities could have a material impact on counterparties or other market participants, including us.
These cyber-attacks include computer viruses, malicious or destructive code, phishing attacks, denial of service or information, ransomware, improper access by employees or vendors, attacks on personal email of employees, ransom demands to not expose security vulnerabilities in our systems or the systems of third parties or other security breaches that could result in the unauthorized release, gathering, monitoring, misuse, loss, or destruction of confidential, proprietary, and other information of ours, our employees, our customers, or of third parties, damage our systems or otherwise materially disrupt our or our customers’ or other third parties’ network access or business operations.
These cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches include computer viruses, denial of service attacks, hacking, social engineering attacks (including phishing and smishing attacks) targeting our colleagues, contractors, and customers, malware intrusion or data corruption attempts, ransomware, improper access by employees or contractors, identity theft, and other security breaches that could result in the unauthorized release, gathering, monitoring, misuse, loss, destruction, or other processing of confidential, proprietary, personal, and other information of ours, our employees, our customers, or of third parties, damage our systems and infrastructure or otherwise materially disrupt our, our customers’, or other third parties’ network access or business operations.
Our computer systems and network infrastructure and those of third parties, on which we are highly dependent, are subject to security risks and could be susceptible to cyber-attacks, such as denial of service attacks, hacking, terrorist activities, or identity theft.
Our computer and data management systems and network infrastructure, and those of third parties on which we are highly dependent, are subject to cybersecurity risks and could be susceptible to cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches.
In addition, cybersecurity risks have significantly increased in recent years in part due to the increased sophistication and activities of organized crime affiliates, terrorist organizations, hostile foreign governments, disgruntled employees or vendors, activists, and other external parties, including those involved in corporate espionage. Even the most advanced internal control environment may be vulnerable to compromise.
In addition, cybersecurity risks have significantly increased in recent years in part due to the increased sophistication and activities of cyber threat actors, such as organized crime affiliates, terrorist organizations, state-sponsored actors, hostile foreign governments, disgruntled employees or vendors, activists, and other external parties, including those involved in corporate espionage, any of whom may enhance their efforts through the use of AI.
Although we generally have agreements relating to cybersecurity and data privacy in place with our vendors, we cannot guarantee that such agreements will prevent a cyber-incident impacting our systems or information or enable us to obtain adequate or any reimbursement from our service providers in the event we should suffer any such incidents.
Although we generally have agreements relating to cybersecurity and data privacy in place with third parties, we cannot guarantee that such agreements will prevent a cyber-attack or other information or security breach impacting our confidential, proprietary, personal, or other information, or enable us to obtain adequate or any reimbursement from such third parties in the event we should suffer any disruption, compromise, failure, liability, reputational harm, or other cost or expense.
We could be adversely affected if new legislation or regulations are adopted or if existing legislation or regulations are modified such that we are required to alter our systems or require changes to our business practices or privacy policies.
We could be adversely affected if new legislation or regulations are adopted or if existing legislation or regulations are modified such that we are required to change our business practices, policies, or systems or otherwise incur significant additional costs and expenses in order to comply.
In addition, we may not have adequate insurance coverage to compensate for losses from a major interruption. 2023 Form 10-K 31 Table of Contents We face security risks, including denial of service attacks, hacking, social engineering attacks targeting our colleagues and customers, malware intrusion or data corruption attempts, and identity theft that could result in the disclosure of confidential information, adversely affect our business or reputation, and create significant legal and financial exposure.
We face risks from cyber-attacks and other information or security breaches, including denial of service attacks, hacking, social engineering attacks targeting our colleagues, contractors, and customers, malware intrusion or data corruption attempts, and identity theft that could result in the disclosure of confidential, proprietary, personal and other information, any of which could adversely affect our business or reputation, and create significant legal and financial exposure.
In addition, our ability to implement backup systems and other safeguards with respect to third-party systems is more limited than with respect to our own systems. We frequently update our systems to support our operations and growth and to remain compliant with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
In addition, our ability to implement backup systems and infrastructure and other safeguards with respect to third-party systems or infrastructure is more limited than with respect to our own systems and infrastructure.
Our financial, accounting, data processing, backup, or other operating or security systems and infrastructure may fail to operate properly or become disabled or damaged as a result of a number of factors, including events that are wholly or partially beyond our control, which could adversely affect our ability to process transactions or provide services.
Any third-party disruption, compromise or failure, including any technology failure, cyber-attack or other information or security breach, termination, or constraint could, among other things, adversely affect our ability to effect transactions, service our clients, manage our exposure to risk, or expand our business. 32 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Our financial, accounting, data processing, backup, or other operational or security systems and infrastructure may also fail to operate properly or become disabled or damaged as a result of a number of factors, including events that are wholly or partially beyond our control, which could adversely affect our ability to process transactions, provide services, or otherwise conduct business.
We are subject to intense competition from both other financial institutions and from non-bank entities, including FinTech companies. Technology has lowered the barriers to entry, with customers having a growing variety of traditional and nontraditional alternatives, including crowdfunding, digital wallets, and money transfer services.
Technology has lowered the barriers to entry, with customers having a growing variety of traditional and nontraditional alternatives, such as crowdfunding, digital wallets, cryptocurrencies, and money transfer services.
Our ability to compete successfully depends on a number of factors, including customer convenience, quality of service by investing in new products and services, electronic platforms, personal contacts, pricing, and range of products. If we are unable to successfully compete for new customers and retain our current customers, our business, financial condition, or results of operations may be adversely affected.
Legislative or regulatory changes also could lead to increased competition in the financial services sector. Our ability to compete successfully depends on a number of factors, including customer convenience, quality of service by investing in new products and services, electronic platforms, personal contacts, pricing, and range of products.
The failure of other banks and financial institutions and the measures taken by governments and regulators in response to these events could adversely impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations. The resolution of significant pending litigation, if unfavorable, could have an adverse effect on our results of operations for a particular period.
The failure of other banks and financial institutions and the measures taken by governments and regulators in response to these events, including increased regulatory scrutiny and heightened supervisory expectations could adversely impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
For more information regarding cybersecurity and data privacy, refer to Item 1: Business - “ Regulatory Matters .” 2023 Form 10-K 33 Table of Contents We receive, maintain, and store non-public personal information of our customers and counterparties, including, but not limited to, personally identifiable information and personal financial information.
For more information regarding applicable cybersecurity and data privacy legislation and regulations, refer to Item 1: Business - “ Regulatory Matters .” We share, use, collect, disclose and otherwise process personal information of our customers and counterparties, including, but not limited to, personal financial information.
Although we endeavor to comply with our public statements and documentation, we may at times fail to do so or be alleged to have failed to do so.
Further, we make public statements about our sharing, use, collection, disclosure, and other processing of personal information through our privacy policies, information provided on our website, and press statements. Although we endeavor to comply with our public statements and documentation, we may at times fail to do so or be alleged to have failed to do so.
There can be no assurance that the Federal Reserve or OCC will respond favorably to our capital plans, planned capital actions, or stress test results, and the Federal Reserve, OCC, or other regulatory capital requirements may limit or otherwise restrict how we utilize our capital, including common stock dividends and stock repurchases. 2023 Form 10-K 39 Table of Contents We are also required to maintain minimum capital ratios and the Federal Reserve and OCC may determine that Huntington and/or the Bank, based on size, complexity, or risk profile, must maintain capital ratios above these minimums in order to operate in a safe and sound manner.
There can be no assurance that the Federal Reserve or OCC will respond favorably to our capital plans, planned capital actions, or stress test results, and the Federal Reserve, OCC, or other regulatory capital requirements may limit or otherwise restrict how we utilize our capital, including common stock dividends and stock repurchases.
While the timing and severity of climate change may not be entirely predictable and our risk management processes may not be effective in mitigating climate risk exposure, we continue to build capabilities to identify, assess, and manage climate risks. 36 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Compliance Risks: We operate in a highly regulated industry, and the laws and regulations that govern our operations, corporate governance, executive compensation and financial accounting, or reporting, including changes in them, or our failure to comply with them, may adversely affect us.
Compliance Risks: We operate in a highly regulated industry, and the laws and regulations that govern our operations, corporate governance, executive compensation and financial accounting, or reporting, including changes in them, or our failure to comply with them, may adversely affect us and our business model. The banking industry is highly regulated.
Remote work further increases the risk that we may experience cyber incidents as a result of our employees, vendors, and other third parties with which we interact working remotely on less secure systems and environments. 32 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents The risk of a security breach caused by a cyber-attack at a vendor or by unauthorized vendor access has also increased in recent years.
Remote work further increases the risk that we may experience cyber-attack or other information or security breaches as a result of our employees, colleagues, contractors, and other third parties with which we do business or upon which we rely working remotely on less secure systems and environments.
In such an attack, an attacker will attempt to fraudulently induce colleagues, customers, or other users of our systems to disclose sensitive information in order to gain access to our data or that of our clients. Persistent attackers may succeed in penetrating defenses given enough resources, time, and motive.
In such an attack, an attacker will attempt to fraudulently induce colleagues, contractors, customers, clients, or other users of our systems and infrastructure to disclose sensitive information in order to gain access to our, our customers’, or our clients’ systems and infrastructure, or the confidential, proprietary, personal, or other information stored or processed thereon.
In addition, to access our network, products, and services, our customers and other third parties may use personal mobile devices or computing devices that are outside of our network environment and are subject to their own cybersecurity risks.
In addition, to access our network, products, and services, our customers and other third parties may use personal mobile devices or computing devices that are outside of our network environment and are subject to their own cybersecurity risks. 2024 Form 10-K 33 Table of Contents We, our customers, regulators, and other third parties, including other financial services institutions and companies engaged in data processing, have been subject to, and are likely to continue to be the target of, cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches.
We face legal risks in our businesses, and the volume of claims and amount of damages and penalties claimed in litigation and regulatory proceedings against financial institutions remain high. Substantial legal liability against us could have material adverse financial effects or cause significant reputational harm to us, which in turn could seriously harm our business prospects.
The resolution of significant pending litigation, if unfavorable, could have an adverse effect on our results of operations for a particular period. We face legal risks in our businesses, and the volume of claims and amount of damages and penalties claimed in litigation and regulatory proceedings against financial institutions remain high.
The techniques used by cyber criminals change frequently, may not be recognized until launched, and may not be recognized until well after a breach has occurred. The speed at which new vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited often before security patches are published continues to rise.
The speed at which new vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited, often before security patches are published, continues to rise.
In addition, we may not have adequate insurance coverage to compensate for losses from a cybersecurity event. For more information regarding the Company’s process for assessing, identifying, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats, refer to Item 1C: Cybersecurity . Cybersecurity and data privacy are areas of heightened legislative and regulatory focus.
For more information regarding the Company’s process for assessing, identifying, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats, refer to Item 1C: Cybersecurity .
Due to applicable laws and regulations or contractual obligations, we may be held responsible for cyber-incidents attributed to our vendors as they relate to the information we share with them.
Due to applicable laws and regulations or contractual obligations, we may be held responsible for cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches attributed to such third parties as they relate to the information we share with them. 34 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Cyber-attacks or other information or security breaches, whether directed at us or third parties, may result in a material loss or have material consequences.
The sharing, use, disclosure, and protection of these types of information are governed by federal and state law. Both personally identifiable information and personal financial information are increasingly subject to legislation and regulation, the intent of which is to protect the privacy of personal information and personal financial information that is collected and handled.
The sharing, use, collection, disclosure, and other processing of these types of information are governed by increasingly stringent and evolving legislation and regulations, the intent of which is to protect the privacy of personal information, including personal financial information. We may become subject to new legislation or regulations concerning cybersecurity and data privacy.
Item 1B: Unresolved Staff Comments None. 40 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents
All of these could adversely affect our growth, results of operation, and financial condition. 42 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Item 1B: Unresolved Staff Comments None.
Failure to maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing could also have serious reputational consequences for us.
Failure to maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing could also have serious reputational consequences for us. For more information regarding the Bank Secrecy Act, Patriot Act, anti-money laundering requirements and OFAC-administered sanctions, refer to Item 1: Business - “ Regulatory Matters .” Cybersecurity and data privacy are areas of heightened legislative and regulatory focus.
Operational risk exposures could adversely impact our operations, liquidity, and financial condition, as well as cause reputational harm.
We also cannot be sure that our existing insurance coverage will continue to be available on acceptable terms, or at all, or that our insurers will not deny coverage to any future claim. Operational risk exposures could adversely impact our operations, liquidity, and financial condition, as well as cause reputational harm.
It is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the results of operations for a particular reporting period. For more information on litigation risks, see Note 22 - “ Commitments and Contingent Liabilities ” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Substantial legal liability against us could have material adverse financial effects or cause significant reputational harm to us, which in turn could seriously harm our business prospects. It is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the results of operations for a particular reporting period.
For more information regarding the Bank Secrecy Act, Patriot Act, anti-money laundering requirements and OFAC-administered sanctions, refer to Item 1: Business - “ Regulatory Matters .” 38 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Strategic Risk: We operate in a highly competitive industry which depends on our ability to successfully execute our strategic plan and adapt our products and services to evolving industry standards and consumer preferences.
Strategic Risks: We operate in a highly competitive industry which depends on our ability to successfully execute our strategic plan and adapt our products and services to evolving industry standards and consumer preferences. We are subject to intense competition from both other financial institutions and from non-bank entities, including FinTech companies.
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Biggest changeThe results of such assessments and reviews are reported to the Technology Committee and the Board, and we adjust our cybersecurity processes and practices as necessary based on the information provided by the third-party assessments and reviews.
Biggest changeThe results of such assessments and reviews are reported to the Technology Committee and the Board when appropriate, and we adjust our cybersecurity processes and practices as necessary based on the information provided by the third-party assessments and reviews. 2024 Form 10-K 43 Table of Contents The Technology Committee oversees the management of risks from cybersecurity threats, including the policies, processes and practices that management implements to address risks from cybersecurity threats.
Consistent with Huntington’s overall ERM policies and practices, our cybersecurity program includes: • Vigilance: We maintain a global cybersecurity threat operation designed to detect, contain, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents in a prompt and effective manner with the goal of minimizing disruptions to our business. • Collaboration: We have established collaboration mechanisms with public and private entities, including intelligence and enforcement agencies, industry groups, and third-party service providers to identify and assess cybersecurity risks. • Systems Safeguards: We deploy technical safeguards that are designed to protect our information systems from cybersecurity threats, including firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems, anti-malware functionality, access controls, and ongoing vulnerability assessments. • Third-Party Management: We maintain a risk-based approach to identifying and overseeing cybersecurity risks presented by third parties, such as vendors, service providers, and other users of our systems. • Education: We provide periodic and ongoing training for personnel regarding cybersecurity threats, with such training scaled to reflect the roles, responsibilities, and access of relevant personnel. • Incident Response Planning: We have established and maintain incident response plans that address our response to a cybersecurity incident, and such plans are tested at least annually, or more frequently as needed. • Communication and Coordination: We utilize a cross-functional approach to evaluating the risk from cybersecurity threats, involving management personnel from the technology, operations, legal, risk management, internal audit, and other key business functions, as well as members of our Board and the Technology Committee of the Board regarding cybersecurity threats and incidents. • Governance: The Board’s oversight of cybersecurity risk management is supported by the Technology Committee, which has responsibility for the development, implementation, maintenance, and risk management of the cybersecurity program and regularly interacts with Huntington’s ERM function, individual members of management, and relevant management committees.
Consistent with Huntington’s overall ERM policies and practices, our cybersecurity program includes: • Vigilance: We maintain a global cybersecurity threat operation designed to detect, contain, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents in a prompt and effective manner with the goal of minimizing disruptions, compromises, and failures to our business. • Collaboration: We have established collaboration mechanisms with public and private entities, including intelligence and enforcement agencies, industry groups, and third-party service providers to identify and assess cybersecurity risks. • Systems Safeguards: We deploy technical safeguards that are designed to protect our information systems from cybersecurity threats, including firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems, anti-malware functionality, access controls, and ongoing vulnerability assessments. • Third-Party Management: We maintain a risk-based approach to identifying and overseeing cybersecurity risks presented by third parties, such as vendors, service providers, and other users of our systems. • Education: We provide periodic and ongoing training for personnel regarding cybersecurity threats, with such training scaled to reflect the roles, responsibilities, and access of relevant personnel. • Incident Response Planning: We have established and maintain incident response plans that are designed to address our response to a cybersecurity incident, and such plans are tested at least annually, or more frequently as needed. • Communication and Coordination: We utilize a cross-functional approach to evaluating the risk from cybersecurity threats and incidents, involving management personnel from our technology, operations, legal, risk management, internal audit, and other key business functions, as well as members of our Board and the Technology Committee of the Board (the “Technology Committee”). • Governance: The Board’s oversight of cybersecurity risk management is supported by the Technology Committee, which has responsibility for the development, implementation, maintenance, and risk management of the cybersecurity program and regularly interacts with Huntington’s ERM function, individual members of management, and relevant management committees.
The Board and the Technology Committee each receive regular presentations and reports on cybersecurity risks which address a wide range of topics including, for example, recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends, and information security considerations arising with respect to peers and vendors.
The Board and the Technology Committee each receive regular presentations and reports on cybersecurity risks which address a wide range of topics including, for example, recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends, and cybersecurity considerations arising with respect to peers and vendors.
We regularly engage third parties to perform assessments on our cybersecurity measures, including information security maturity assessments, and independent reviews of our information security control environment and operating effectiveness.
We regularly engage third parties to perform assessments on our cybersecurity measures, including cybersecurity maturity assessments, and independent reviews of our cybersecurity control environment and operating effectiveness.
We believe our Board and management have the appropriate expertise, background, and depth of experience to manage risks arising from cybersecurity threats including applicable knowledge gained through industry experience, academia, ongoing internal and external training, and regular discussions with consultants and peers with applicable knowledge and expertise.
We believe our Board and management, including the Chief Information Security Officer, have the appropriate expertise, background, and depth of experience to manage risks arising from cybersecurity threats, including applicable knowledge gained through industry experience, academia, ongoing internal and external training, and regular discussions with consultants and peers with applicable knowledge and expertise.
Item 1C: Cybersecurity Cybersecurity represents an important component of Huntington’s overall cross-functional approach to risk management. Our cybersecurity practices are integrated into Huntington’s ERM approach, and cybersecurity risks are among the core enterprise risks identified for oversight by our Board of Directors (“Board”) through our annual ERM assessment. See “Risk Factors—Operational Risks” for information on risks from cybersecurity threats.
Item 1C: Cybersecurity Cybersecurity represents an important component of Huntington’s overall cross-functional approach to risk management. Our cybersecurity practices are integrated into Huntington’s ERM approach, and cybersecurity risks are among the core enterprise risks identified for oversight by our Board through our annual ERM assessment. See “ Risk Factors—Operational Risks ” for information on risks from cybersecurity threats.
Our cybersecurity policies and practices follow the cybersecurity framework of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and other applicable industry standards.
Our cybersecurity policies and practices are designed to follow the cybersecurity framework of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and other applicable industry standards.
To keep the Board apprised of the continually shifting landscape, the Chief Information Security Officer provides updates to the Technology Committee on information security and cybersecurity matters on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently as necessary.
To keep the Technology Committee apprised of the continually shifting landscape, the Chief Information Security Officer provides updates to the Technology Committee on cybersecurity matters on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently as necessary. The entire Board also participates in periodic cyber-related tabletop exercises.
The Board and the Technology Committee also receive prompt information regarding the occurrence of any potentially material cybersecurity incidents, including ongoing updates, when applicable.
The Board and the Technology Committee are notified by the CEO regarding the occurrence of any potentially material cybersecurity incidents, including ongoing updates, when applicable.
The Company’s Chief Information Security Officer works collaboratively across Huntington to implement a program designed to identify and protect our information systems from cybersecurity threats and to promptly detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
The Chief Information Security Officer also works with members of the ELT, which includes our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and General Counsel. The Chief Information Security Officer works collaboratively across Huntington to implement a program designed to identify and protect our information systems from cybersecurity threats and to promptly detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
Through ongoing communications across the organization, the Chief Information Security Officer monitors the prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents in real time, and reports such incidents to the CEO and the Technology Committee and the Board when appropriate, as discussed above.
Through ongoing communications with these multi-disciplinary teams and across Huntington, the Chief Information Security Officer regularly monitors the prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents on an ongoing basis, and reports such threats and incidents to the CEO, who then reports to the Technology Committee and the Board when appropriate, as discussed above.
The entire Board also participates in periodic cyber-related tabletop exercises. 2023 Form 10-K 41 Table of Contents Huntington’s Chief Information Security Officer is a member of our Information and Technology Risk Committee that is principally responsible for overseeing our cybersecurity risk management program, in partnership with other business leaders across Huntington.
Huntington’s Chief Information Security Officer is a member of our Technology Risk Committee, a management-level committee that is principally responsible for overseeing our cybersecurity risk management program, in partnership with other business leaders across Huntington.
In particular, one of our Board members has an extensive cybersecurity background, including having most recently served as the first-ever U.S. National Cyber Director. In addition, other members of our Board and management hold varying levels of relevant cybersecurity certifications.
In addition, members of our Board and management hold varying levels of relevant cybersecurity certifications.
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The Technology Committee of the Board oversees the management of risks from cybersecurity threats, including the policies, processes and practices that management implements to address risks from cybersecurity threats.
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The Chief Information Security Officer also works with members of the ELT, which includes our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and General Counsel.

Item 2. Properties

Properties — owned and leased real estate

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Biggest changeAdditional information regarding our properties is set forth in Note 8 - “ Premises and Equipment ” and Note 9 - “ Operating Leases ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and is incorporated into this item by reference.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings — active lawsuits and investigations

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Biggest changeItem 3: Legal Proceedings Information required by this item is set forth in Note 21 - “ Commitments and Contingent Liabilities ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under the caption “Litigation and Regulatory Matters” and is incorporated into this Item by reference.

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeThe plotted points represent the cumulative total return on the last trading day of the fiscal year indicated. 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 HBAN $100 $132 $117 $149 $142 $136 S&P 500 100 131 156 200 164 207 KBW Bank Index 100 136 122 169 133 132 For information regarding securities authorized for issuance under Huntington’s equity compensation plans, see Part III, Item 12 .
Biggest changeThe plotted points represent the cumulative total return on the last trading day of the fiscal year indicated. 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 HBAN $100 $89 $113 $108 $103 $138 S&P 500 100 118 152 125 157 197 KBW Bank Index 100 90 124 98 97 133 For information regarding securities authorized for issuance under Huntington’s equity compensation plans, see Part III, Item 12 .
The KBW Bank Index is a market capitalization-weighted bank stock index published by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. The index is composed of the largest banking companies and includes all money center banks and many regional banks, including Huntington. An investment of $100 on December 31, 2018, and the reinvestment of all dividends, are assumed.
The KBW Bank Index is a market capitalization-weighted bank stock index published by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. The index is composed of the largest banking companies and includes all money center banks and many regional banks, including Huntington. An investment of $100 on December 31, 2019, and the reinvestment of all dividends, are assumed.
Information regarding restrictions on dividends, as required by this Item, is set forth in Item 1: “Business - Regulatory Matters ” and in Note 23 - “ Other Regulatory Matters ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and incorporated into this Item by reference.
Information regarding restrictions on dividends, as required by this Item, is set forth in Item 1: “Business - Regulatory Matters ” and in Note 22 - “ Other Regulatory Matters ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and incorporated into this Item by reference.
The following graph shows the changes, over the five-year period, in the value of $100 invested in (i) shares of Huntington’s Common Stock; (ii) the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500 Index) and (iii) Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Bank Index, for the period December 31, 2018, through December 31, 2023.
The following graph shows the changes, over the five-year period, in the value of $100 invested in (i) shares of Huntington’s Common Stock; (ii) the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500 Index) and (iii) Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) Bank Index, for the period December 31, 2019, through December 31, 2024.
Item 5: Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The common stock of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is traded on the Nasdaq Global Stock Market under the symbol “HBAN.” As of January 31, 2024, we had 29,674 shareholders of record.
Item 5: Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The common stock of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is traded on the Nasdaq Global Stock Market under the symbol “HBAN.” As of January 31, 2025, we had 28,217 shareholders of record.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest change(4) Includes consumer certificates of deposit of $250,000 or more. 48 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Table 2 - Consolidated Average Balance Sheet and Net Interest Margin Analysis (Continued) Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Average Interest Income Yield/ Average Interest Income Yield/ Change from 2021 Average Balances (dollar amounts in millions) Balances (FTE) (1) Rate (2) Balances (FTE) (1) Rate (2) Amount Percent Assets: Interest-earning deposits with banks $ 4,852 $ 83 1.70 % $ 8,501 $ 12 0.13 % $ (3,649) (43) % Securities: Trading account securities 32 1 4.14 50 1 3.32 (18) (36) Available-for-sale securities: Taxable 21,994 576 2.62 19,767 261 1.32 2,227 11 Tax-exempt 2,842 94 3.32 2,916 71 2.42 (74) (3) Total available-for-sale securities 24,836 670 2.70 22,683 332 1.46 2,153 9 Held-to-maturity securities—taxable 16,509 351 2.13 10,000 174 1.74 6,509 65 Other securities 845 27 3.16 556 10 1.75 289 52 Total securities 42,222 1,049 2.48 33,289 517 1.55 8,933 27 Loans held for sale 973 41 4.24 1,398 41 2.96 (425) (30) Loans and leases: (3) Commercial: Commercial and industrial 45,362 1,956 4.31 38,294 1,476 3.86 7,068 18 Commercial real estate 13,524 602 4.45 10,016 332 3.31 3,508 35 Lease financing 4,974 251 5.04 3,739 186 4.98 1,235 33 Total commercial 63,860 2,809 4.40 52,049 1,994 3.83 11,811 23 Consumer: Residential mortgage 20,907 661 3.16 15,953 479 3.00 4,954 31 Automobile 13,454 472 3.51 13,008 471 3.62 446 3 Home equity 10,409 532 5.11 10,018 391 3.90 391 4 RV and marine 5,322 227 4.26 4,672 199 4.27 650 14 Other consumer 1,314 126 9.51 1,118 112 10.04 196 18 Total consumer 51,406 2,018 3.92 44,769 1,652 3.69 6,637 15 Total loans and leases 115,266 4,827 4.19 96,818 3,646 3.77 18,448 19 Total earning assets 163,313 6,000 3.67 140,006 4,216 3.01 23,307 17 Cash and due from banks 1,666 1,356 310 23 Goodwill and other intangible assets 5,688 4,108 1,580 38 All other assets 10,184 8,804 1,380 16 Allowance for loan and lease losses (2,083) (1,993) (90) (5) Total assets $ 178,768 $ 152,281 $ 26,487 17 % Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: Interest-bearing deposits: Demand deposits—interest-bearing $ 41,779 $ 158 0.38 % $ 32,708 $ 12 0.04 % $ 9,071 28 % Money market deposits 33,733 112 0.33 30,039 21 0.07 3,694 12 Savings and other domestic deposits 21,316 5 0.02 17,357 5 0.03 3,959 23 Core certificates of deposit (4) 2,439 12 0.50 2,368 1 0.03 71 3 Other domestic deposits of $250,000 or more 233 1 0.47 353 1 0.21 (120) (34) Negotiable CDs, brokered and other deposits 3,838 75 1.96 3,525 5 0.16 313 9 Total interest-bearing deposits 103,338 363 0.35 86,350 45 0.05 16,988 20 Short-term borrowings 2,485 46 1.86 278 1 0.20 2,207 794 Long-term debt (5) 8,724 287 3.29 7,479 43 0.57 1,245 17 Total interest-bearing liabilities 114,547 696 0.61 94,107 89 0.09 20,440 22 Demand deposits—noninterest-bearing 41,574 37,960 3,614 10 All other liabilities 4,353 3,205 1,148 36 Total liabilities 160,474 135,272 25,202 19 Total Huntington shareholders’ equity 18,263 16,997 1,266 7 Non-controlling interest 31 12 19 158 Total equity 18,294 17,009 1,285 8 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 178,768 $ 152,281 $ 26,487 17 % Net interest rate spread 3.06 2.92 Impact of noninterest-bearing funds on margin 0.19 0.03 Net interest margin/NII (FTE) $ 5,304 3.25 % $ 4,127 2.95 % (1) FTE yields are calculated assuming a 21% tax rate.
Biggest changeInformation related to major components of our net interest income (FTE) and related yields are presented on the following table. 50 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Table 2 - Consolidated Average Balance Sheet and Net Interest Margin Analysis Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Average Interest Income/Expense Yield/ Average Interest Income/ Expense Yield/ Change in Average Balances (dollar amounts in millions) Balances (FTE) (1) Rate (2) Balances (FTE) (1) Rate (2) Amount Percent Assets: Interest-earning deposits with banks $ 11,113 $ 598 5.38 % $ 9,309 $ 492 5.30 % $ 1,804 19 % Securities: Trading account securities 265 13 5.04 77 4 5.14 188 244 Available-for-sale securities: Taxable 24,232 1,251 5.16 20,539 1,016 4.95 3,693 18 Tax-exempt 2,779 141 5.08 2,720 132 4.84 59 2 Total available-for-sale securities 27,011 1,392 5.15 23,259 1,148 4.93 3,752 16 Held-to-maturity securities—taxable 15,478 385 2.49 16,507 401 2.43 (1,029) (6) Other securities 789 42 5.33 933 53 5.70 (144) (15) Total securities 43,543 1,832 4.21 40,776 1,606 3.94 2,767 7 Loans held for sale 597 40 6.63 554 35 6.34 43 8 Loans and leases: (3) Commercial: Commercial and industrial 52,426 3,321 6.33 49,640 2,991 6.03 2,786 6 Commercial real estate 11,935 907 7.60 13,140 972 7.40 (1,205) (9) Lease financing 5,190 336 6.47 5,128 289 5.63 62 1 Total commercial 69,551 4,564 6.56 67,908 4,252 6.26 1,643 2 Consumer: Residential mortgage 23,956 943 3.94 22,990 825 3.59 966 4 Automobile 13,372 726 5.43 12,881 561 4.36 491 4 Home equity 10,088 780 7.73 10,156 760 7.48 (68) (1) RV and marine 5,979 310 5.19 5,650 271 4.79 329 6 Other consumer 1,557 181 11.61 1,362 156 11.53 195 14 Total consumer 54,952 2,940 5.35 53,039 2,573 4.85 1,913 4 Total loans and leases 124,503 7,504 6.03 120,947 6,825 5.64 3,556 3 Total earning assets 179,756 9,974 5.55 171,586 8,958 5.22 8,170 5 Cash and due from banks 1,397 1,576 (179) (11) Goodwill and other intangible assets 5,680 5,731 (51) (1) All other assets 9,427 8,663 764 9 Total assets $ 196,260 $ 187,556 $ 8,704 5 % Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: Interest-bearing deposits: Demand deposits—interest-bearing $ 40,401 $ 858 2.12 % $ 39,901 $ 703 1.76 % $ 500 1 % Money market deposits 54,702 1,994 3.64 44,958 1,365 3.04 9,744 22 Savings deposits 15,141 15 0.10 17,502 3 0.02 (2,361) (13) Time deposits 15,343 705 4.60 11,042 426 3.86 4,301 39 Total interest-bearing deposits 125,587 3,572 2.84 113,403 2,497 2.20 12,184 11 Short-term borrowings 1,147 69 5.99 3,081 179 5.81 (1,934) (63) Long-term debt 15,224 935 6.14 13,324 801 6.01 1,900 14 Total interest-bearing liabilities 141,958 4,576 3.22 129,808 3,477 2.68 12,150 9 Demand deposits—noninterest-bearing 29,479 33,985 (4,506) (13) All other liabilities 5,123 5,080 43 1 Total liabilities 176,560 168,873 7,687 5 Total Huntington shareholders’ equity 19,651 18,634 1,017 5 Non-controlling interest 49 49 — — Total equity 19,700 18,683 1,017 5 Total liabilities and equity $ 196,260 $ 187,556 $ 8,704 5 % Net interest rate spread 2.33 2.54 Impact of noninterest-bearing funds on NIM 0.67 0.65 NII/NIM (FTE) $ 5,398 3.00 % $ 5,481 3.19 % (1) FTE yields are calculated assuming a 21% tax rate.
Average Balance Sheet / Net Interest Income Our primary source of revenue is net interest income, which is the difference between interest income from earning assets (primarily loans, leases, and securities), and interest expense of funding sources (primarily interest-bearing deposits and borrowings).
Average Balance Sheet / Net Interest Income Our primary source of revenue is net interest income, which is the difference between interest income from earning assets (primarily loans and leases and securities), and interest expense from funding sources (primarily interest-bearing deposits and borrowings).
Additionally, discharged, collateral dependent non-reaffirmed debt in Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings will result in a charge-off to estimated collateral value, less anticipated selling costs at the time of discharge. Commercial loans and leases are either charged-off or written down to net realizable value by 90-days past due with the exception of administrative small ticket lease delinquencies.
Additionally, discharged or collateral dependent non-reaffirmed debt in Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings will result in a charge-off to estimated collateral value, less anticipated selling costs at the time of discharge. Commercial loans and leases are either charged-off or written down to net realizable value by 90-days past due with the exception of administrative small ticket lease delinquencies.
Automobile loans, RV and marine, and other consumer loans are generally fully charged-off at 120-days past due. First-lien and junior-lien home equity loans are charged-off to the estimated fair value of the collateral, less anticipated selling costs, at 150-days past due and 120-days past due, respectively.
Automobile, RV and marine, and other consumer loans are generally fully charged-off at 120-days past due. First-lien and junior-lien home equity loans are charged-off to the estimated fair value of the collateral, less anticipated selling costs, at 150-days past due and 120-days past due, respectively.
Our models incorporate market-based assumptions that include the impact of changing interest rates on prepayment rates of assets and runoff of deposits. The models also include our projections of the future volume and pricing of various business lines.
Our models incorporate market-based assumptions that include the impact of changing interest rates on prepayment rates of assets and runoff rates of deposits. The models also include our projections of the future volume and pricing of various business lines.
A comprehensive discussion of risk management governance can be found in Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the “ Risk Governance ” section of this Form 10-K.
A comprehensive discussion of risk management governance can be found in Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the “ Risk Management ” section of this Form 10-K.
Operational Risk Operational risk is the risk of loss due to human error, third-party performance failures, inadequate or failed internal systems and controls, including the use of financial or other quantitative methodologies that may not adequately predict future results; violations of, or noncompliance with, laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards; and external influences such as market conditions, fraudulent activities, disasters, failed business contingency plans, and security risks.
Operational Risk Operational risk is the risk of loss due to human error, third-party performance failures, or inadequate or failed internal systems and controls, including the use of financial or other quantitative methodologies that may not adequately predict future results; violations of, or noncompliance with, laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards; and external influences such as market conditions, fraudulent activities, disasters, failed business contingency plans, and security risks.
Noninterest income includes miscellaneous fee income not allocated to other business segments, such as bank owned life insurance income and securities and trading asset gains or losses. Noninterest expense includes certain corporate administrative, acquisition-related, if any, and other miscellaneous expenses not allocated to other business segments.
Noninterest income includes miscellaneous fee income not allocated to other business segments, such as bank owned life insurance income and securities and trading asset gains or losses. Noninterest expense includes certain corporate administrative, acquisition-related expenses, if any, and other miscellaneous expenses not allocated to other business segments.
These non-regulatory capital ratios are viewed by management as useful additional methods of reflecting the level of capital available to withstand unexpected market conditions. Additionally, presentation of these ratios allows readers to compare our capitalization to other financial services companies.
Non-regulatory capital ratios are viewed by management as useful additional methods of reflecting the level of capital available to withstand unexpected market conditions. Additionally, presentation of these ratios allows readers to compare our capitalization to other financial services companies.
Because there are no standardized definitions for these non-regulatory capital ratios, the Company’s calculation methods may differ from those used by other financial services companies. Also, there may be limits in the usefulness of these measures to investors.
Because there are no standardized definitions for non-regulatory capital ratios, the Company’s calculation methods may differ from those used by other financial services companies. Also, there may be limits in the usefulness of these measures to investors.
Our liquidity position is evaluated daily, weekly, and monthly by analyzing the composition of all funding sources, reviewing projected liquidity commitments by future months, and identifying sources and uses of funds. The overall management of our liquidity position is also integrated into consumer and commercial pricing policies to ensure a stable core deposit base.
Our liquidity position is evaluated daily, weekly, and monthly by analyzing the composition of all funding sources, reviewing projected liquidity commitments by future months, and identifying sources and uses of funds. The overall management of our liquidity position is also integrated into consumer and commercial pricing policies to ensure a stable deposit base.
The Bank maintains borrowing capacity at both the FHLB and the Federal Reserve secured by pledged loans and securities. The Bank does not consider borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve a primary source of funding, however, it could be used as a potential source of liquidity in a stressed environment or during a market disruption.
The Bank maintains borrowing capacity at both the FHLB and FRB secured by pledged loans and securities. The Bank does not consider borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve a primary source of funding, however, it could be used as a potential source of liquidity in a stressed environment or during a market disruption.
Huntington has not originated or acquired residential mortgages that allow negative amortization or allow the borrower multiple payment options. Automobile – Automobile loans are comprised primarily of loans made through automotive dealerships and include exposure in selected states outside of our primary banking markets.
Huntington has not originated or acquired residential mortgages that allow negative amortization or allow the borrower multiple payment options. Automobile – Automobile loans are comprised primarily of indirect loans made through automotive dealerships and include exposure in selected states outside of our primary banking markets.
Losses related to the unfunded lending commitments are then recorded as AULC within other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. A liability for expected credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures is recognized if Huntington has a present contractual obligation to extend the credit and the obligation is not unconditionally cancelable.
Losses related to the unfunded lending commitments are then recorded as AULC within other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. A liability for expected credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures is recognized if Huntington has a contractual obligation to extend the credit and the obligation is not unconditionally cancelable.
Capital (This section should be read in conjunction with the “ Regulatory Matters ” section included in Part I, Item 1: Business and Note 23 - “ Other Regulatory Matters ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.) Our primary capital objective is to maintain appropriate levels of capital within our Board-approved risk appetite to support the Bank's operations, absorb unanticipated losses and declines in asset values, and provide protection to uninsured depositors and debt holders in the event of liquidation, while also funding organic growth and providing appropriate returns to our shareholders.
CAPITAL (This section should be read in conjunction with the “ Regulatory Matters ” section included in Part I, Item 1: Business and Note 22 - “ Other Regulatory Matters ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.) Our primary capital objective is to maintain appropriate levels of capital within our Board-approved risk appetite to support the Bank's operations, absorb unanticipated losses and declines in asset values, and provide protection to uninsured depositors and debt holders in the event of liquidation, while also funding organic growth and providing appropriate returns to our shareholders.
Additionally, we consider whether to adjust the modeled estimates to address possible limitations within the models or factors not captured within the macroeconomic scenarios. Lifetime losses for most of our loans and leases are evaluated collectively based on similar risk characteristics, risk ratings, origination credit bureau scores, delinquency status, and remaining months within loan agreements, among other factors.
Additionally, we consider whether to adjust the modeled estimates to address possible limitations within the models or factors not captured within the macroeconomic scenarios. Lifetime losses for most of our loans and leases are evaluated collectively based on similar risk characteristics such as risk ratings, origination credit bureau scores, delinquency status, and remaining months within loan agreements, among other factors.
This allows Huntington to maintain a current view of the customer for credit risk management and ACL purposes. In consumer lending, credit risk is managed from a segment (i.e., loan type, collateral position, geography, etc.) and vintage performance analysis. All portfolio segments are continuously monitored for changes in delinquency trends and other asset quality indicators.
This allows Huntington to maintain a current view of the customer for credit risk management and ACL purposes. In consumer lending, credit risk is managed from a segment (e.g., loan type, collateral position, geography, etc.) and vintage performance analysis. All portfolio segments are continuously monitored for changes in delinquency trends and other asset quality indicators.
At December 31, 2023, management believes current sources of liquidity are sufficient to meet Huntington’s on and off-balance sheet obligations. We maintain a contingency funding plan that provides for liquidity stress testing, which assesses the potential erosion of funds in the event of an institution-specific event or systemic financial market crisis.
At December 31, 2024, management believes current sources of liquidity are sufficient to meet Huntington’s on and off-balance sheet obligations. We maintain a contingency funding plan that provides for liquidity stress testing, which assesses the potential erosion of funds in the event of an institution-specific event or systemic financial market crisis.
If our assessment of the guarantor’s credit strength yields an inherent capacity to perform, we will seek repayment from the guarantor as part of the collection process and have done so successfully. Substantially all loans categorized as Classified (See Note 5 - “ Loans and Leases ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) are managed by FRG.
If our assessment of the guarantor’s credit strength yields an inherent capacity to perform, we will seek repayment from the guarantor as part of the collection process and have done so successfully. Substantially all loans categorized as Classified (See Note 4 - “ Loans and Leases ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) are managed by FRG.
The interest rate risk arising from these financial instruments is insignificant as a result of their predominantly short-term, variable-rate nature. See Note 22 - “ Commitments and Contingent Liabilities ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information. STANDBY LETTERS-OF-CREDIT Standby letters-of-credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third-party.
The interest rate risk arising from these financial instruments is insignificant as a result of their predominantly short-term, variable-rate nature. See Note 21 - “ Commitments and Contingent Liabilities ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information. STANDBY LETTERS-OF-CREDIT Standby letters-of-credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third-party.
To this end we employ a set of defense in-depth strategies, which include efforts to make us less attractive as a target and less vulnerable to threats, while investing in threat analytic capabilities for rapid detection and response. Potential concerns related to cybersecurity may be escalated to our board-level Technology Committee, as appropriate.
To this end we employ a set of defense in-depth strategies, which include efforts to make us less attractive as a target and less vulnerable to threats, while investing in threat analytic capabilities for rapid detection and response. Potential concerns related to cybersecurity may be escalated to our board-level ROC and/or Technology Committee, as appropriate.
It also assigns specific roles and responsibilities and communication protocols for effectively managing liquidity through a problem period and outlines early warning indicators that are used to monitor emerging liquidity stress events. Our largest source of liquidity on a consolidated basis is core deposits, which provide stable and lower-cost funding.
It also assigns specific roles and responsibilities and communication protocols for effectively managing liquidity through a problem period and outlines early warning indicators that are used to monitor emerging liquidity stress events. Deposits Our largest source of liquidity on a consolidated basis is customer deposits, which provide stable and lower-cost funding.
The exposure outside of our core footprint states represents 17% of the total exposure, with no individual state representing more than 6%. Applications are underwritten using an automated underwriting system that applies consistent policies and processes across the portfolio. Home equity – Home equity lending includes both home equity loans and lines-of-credit.
The exposure outside of our core footprint states represents 19% of the total exposure, with no individual state representing more than 6% of the total exposure. Applications are underwritten using an automated underwriting system that applies consistent policies and processes across the portfolio. Home equity – Home equity lending includes both home equity loans and lines-of-credit.
The underwriting for the floating rate lines of credit also incorporates a stress analysis for rising interest rates. RV and marine – RV and marine loans are loans provided to consumers for the purpose of financing recreational vehicles and boats. Loans are originated on an indirect basis through a series of dealerships across 35 states.
The underwriting for the floating rate lines of credit also incorporates a stress analysis for rising interest rates. RV and marine – RV and marine includes loans provided to consumers primarily for the purpose of financing recreational vehicles and boats. Loans are originated on an indirect basis through a series of dealerships across 35 states.
Credit Quality (This section should be read in conjunction with Note 5 - “ Loans and Leases and Note 6 - “ Allowance for Credit Losses ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.) We believe the most meaningful way to assess overall credit quality performance is through an analysis of specific performance ratios.
Credit Quality (This section should be read in conjunction with Note 4 - “ Loans and Leases ” and Note 5 - “ Allowance for Credit Losses ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.) We believe the most meaningful way to assess overall credit quality performance is through an analysis of specific performance ratios.
Allowance for Credit Losses Our ACL at December 31, 2023 represents our current estimate of the lifetime credit losses expected from our loan and lease portfolio and our unfunded lending commitments. Management estimates the ACL by projecting probability of default, loss given default and exposure at default conditional on economic parameters, for the remaining contractual term.
Allowance for Credit Losses Our ACL at December 31, 2024 represents our current estimate of the lifetime credit losses expected from our loan and lease portfolio and our unfunded lending commitments. Management estimates the ACL by projecting probability of default, loss given default, and exposure at default, conditional on economic parameters, for the remaining contractual term.
At December 31, 2023, we believe the Company has sufficient liquidity and capital resources to meet its cash flow obligations over the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements In the normal course of business, we enter into various off-balance sheet arrangements.
At December 31, 2024, we believe the Company has sufficient liquidity and capital resources to meet its cash flow obligations over the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements In the normal course of business, we enter into various off-balance sheet arrangements.
Market Risk Market risk refers to potential losses arising from changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices, and commodity prices, including the correlation among these factors and their volatility. When the value of an instrument is tied to such external factors, the holder faces market risk.
Market Risk Market risk refers to potential losses arising from changes in interest rates, credit spreads, foreign exchange rates, equity prices, and commodity prices, including the correlation among these factors and their volatility. When the value of an instrument is tied to such external factors, the holder faces market risk.
(2) Represents the spot federal funds rate. (3) Represents the federal funds rate in month 12 given a gradual, parallel “ramp” relative to the base implied forward scenario. The NII at Risk shows that the balance sheet is asset sensitive at both December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(2) Represents the spot federal funds rate. (3) Represents the federal funds rate in month 12 given a gradual, parallel “ramp” relative to the base implied forward scenario. The NII at Risk shows that the balance sheet is asset sensitive at both December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Our concentration management policy is approved by the ROC and is used to ensure a high quality, well diversified portfolio that is consistent with our overall objective of maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low, through-the-cycle risk appetite.
Our concentration management policy is approved by the ROC and is used to ensure a high quality, well diversified portfolio that is consistent with our overall objective of maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite.
The parent company obtains funding to meet obligations from dividends and interest received from the Bank, interest and dividends received from direct subsidiaries, net taxes collected from subsidiaries included in the federal consolidated tax return, fees for services provided to subsidiaries, and the issuance of debt securities.
The parent company obtains funding to meet obligations from dividends and interest received from the Bank, interest and dividends received from direct subsidiaries, net taxes collected from subsidiaries included in the federal consolidated tax return, fees for services provided to subsidiaries, and the issuance of debt instruments.
The majority of our credit risk is associated with lending activities, as the acceptance and management of credit risk is central to profitable lending. We also have credit risk associated with our investment securities portfolios (see Note 4 - " Investment Securities and Other Securities " of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) .
The majority of our credit risk is associated with lending activities, as the acceptance and management of credit risk is central to profitable lending. We also have credit risk associated with our investment securities portfolios (see Note 3 - " Investment Securities and Other Securities " of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) .
Based on our annual impairment analysis of goodwill as of October 1, 2023, it was determined that the fair value of each reporting unit was in excess of its respective carrying value as of October 1, 2023; therefore, goodwill is considered not impaired.
Based on our annual impairment analysis of goodwill as of October 1, 2024, it was determined that the fair value of each reporting unit was in excess of its respective carrying value as of October 1, 2024; therefore, goodwill is considered not impaired.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Developments Note 2 - “ Accounting Standards Update ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements discusses new accounting pronouncements adopted during 2023 and the expected impact of accounting pronouncements recently issued but not yet required to be adopted.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Developments Note 2 - “ Accounting Standards Update ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements discusses new accounting pronouncements adopted during 2024 and the expected impact of accounting pronouncements recently issued but not yet required to be adopted.
As a result, management uses a probability-weighted approach that incorporates a baseline, an adverse, and a more favorable economic scenario when formulating the quantitative estimate. 86 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents However, to illustrate a hypothetical sensitivity analysis, management calculated a quantitative allowance using a 100% weighting applied to an adverse scenario.
As a result, management uses a probability-weighted approach that incorporates a baseline, an adverse, and a more favorable economic scenario when formulating the quantitative estimate. 88 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents To illustrate a hypothetical sensitivity analysis, management calculated a quantitative allowance using a 100% weighting applied to an adverse scenario.
Based on the current quarterly dividend of $0.155 per common share, cash demands required for common stock dividends are estimated to be approximately $224 million per quarter.
Based on the current quarterly dividend of $0.155 per common share, cash demands required for common stock dividends are estimated to be approximately $225 million per quarter.
We also employ hedging strategies to reduce the risk of MSR fair value changes or impairment. However, volatile changes in interest rates can diminish the effectiveness of these economic hedges. We report changes in the MSR value net of hedge-related trading activity in the mortgage banking income category of noninterest income.
We also employ hedging strategies to reduce the risk of MSR fair value changes or impairment. However, volatile changes in interest rates can diminish the effectiveness of these economic hedges. Changes in the MSR value net of hedge-related trading activity are recorded in the mortgage banking income category of noninterest income.
Examples of systemic events unrelated to us that could have an effect on our access to liquidity could include terrorism or war, natural disasters, political events, failure of a major financial institution, or the default or bankruptcy of a major corporation, mutual fund, or hedge fund.
Examples of systemic events unrelated to us that could have an effect on our access to liquidity would be terrorism or war, natural disasters, political events, failure of a major financial institution, or the default or bankruptcy of a major corporation, mutual fund, or hedge fund.
For additional insight on financial performance, please read this section in conjunction with the “ Business Segment Discussion .” For a discussion of our results of operations for 2022 versus 2021, see “Part II, Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” Discussion of Results of Operations included in our 2022 Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 17, 2023.
For additional insight on financial performance, please read this section in conjunction with the “ Business Segment Discussion .” For a discussion of our results of operations for 2023 versus 2022, see “Part II, Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” Discussion of Results of Operations included in our 2023 Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 16, 2024.
A variety of derivative financial instruments, principally interest rate swaps, caps, swaptions, swaption collars, floors, forward contracts, and forward starting interest rate swaps are used in asset and liability management activities to protect against the risk of adverse price or interest rate movements.
A variety of derivative financial instruments, principally interest rate swaps, swaptions, floors, forward contracts, and forward starting interest rate swaps, are used in asset and liability management activities to protect against the risk of adverse price or interest rate movements.
In addition to as-reported regulatory capital and tangible common equity metrics, which are discussed in more detail below, we also actively monitor other measures of capital, such as tangible common equity including the mark-to-market impact on HTM securities and CET1 inclusive of AOCI excluding cash flow hedges. We believe our capital levels are adequate.
In addition to as-reported regulatory capital and tangible common equity metrics, which are discussed in more detail below, we also actively monitor other measures of capital, such as tangible common equity including the mark-to-market impact on HTM securities and CET1 inclusive of AOCI excluding cash flow hedges.
See Note 22 - “ Commitments and Contingent Liabilities ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information. 76 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents COMMITMENTS TO SELL LOANS Activity related to our mortgage origination activity supports the hedging of the mortgage pricing commitments to customers and the secondary sale to third parties.
See Note 21 - “ Commitments and Contingent Liabilities ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information. 78 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents COMMITMENTS TO SELL LOANS Activity related to our mortgage origination activity supports the hedging of the mortgage pricing commitments to customers and the secondary sale to third parties.
These arrangements include commitments to extend credit, interest rate swaps, caps and floors, swaption collars, financial guarantees contained in standby letters-of-credit issued by the Bank, and commitments by the Bank to sell mortgage loans.
These arrangements include commitments to extend credit, interest rate swaps, floors, financial guarantees contained in standby letters-of-credit issued by the Bank, and commitments by the Bank to sell mortgage loans.
Increased geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan impact the supply chain for semiconductors and the threat of a wider conflict causes consumer confidence to fall. Additionally, the Russian invasion of Ukraine lasts longer than in the baseline scenario and concerns increase around the Hamas-Israel conflict leading to a broader war in the Middle East.
Increased geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan briefly impact the supply chain for semiconductors and the threat of a wider conflict causes consumer confidence to fall. Additionally, the Russian invasion of Ukraine lasts longer than in the baseline scenario and concerns increase around the current conflict in the Middle East leading to a broader war in the region.
The effective tax rates for 2023 and 2022 were 17.3% and 18.6%, respectively. Both years included the benefits from general business credits, tax-exempt income, tax-exempt bank owned life insurance income and investments in qualified affordable housing projects.
The effective tax rates for 2024 and 2023 were 18.4% and 17.3%, respectively. Both years included the benefits from general business credits, tax-exempt income, tax-exempt bank owned life insurance income, and investments in qualified affordable housing projects.
The changes in the industry composition from December 31, 2022 are consistent with the portfolio growth metrics.
The changes in the industry composition from December 31, 2023 are consistent with the portfolio growth metrics.
An appropriate level of reserve for representations and warranties related to residential mortgage loans sold has been established to address this repurchase risk inherent in the portfolio. AUTOMOBILE PORTFOLIO Our strategy in the automobile portfolio continues to focus on high quality borrowers as measured by both FICO and internal custom scores, combined with appropriate LTVs, terms, and profitability.
An appropriate level of reserve for representations and warranties related to residential mortgage loans sold has been established to address this repurchase risk inherent in the portfolio. 2024 Form 10-K 65 Table of Contents AUTOMOBILE PORTFOLIO Our strategy in the automobile portfolio continues to focus on high quality borrowers as measured by both FICO and internal custom scores, combined with appropriate LTVs, terms, and profitability.
The liquidity risk appetite includes certain structural and contingent liquidity risk metrics and limits that are designed and monitored to ensure Huntington maintains adequate liquidity to meet current and future funding needs, including during periods of potential stress.
The liquidity risk appetite includes liquidity risk metrics that are designed and monitored to ensure Huntington maintains adequate liquidity to meet current and future funding needs, including during periods of potential stress.
Also, when a borrower with discharged non-reaffirmed debt in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is identified and the loan or lease is determined to be collateral dependent, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. 2023 Form 10-K 63 Table of Contents Commercial loans and leases are placed on nonaccrual status at 90-days past due, or earlier if repayment of principal and interest is in doubt.
Also, when a borrower with discharged non-reaffirmed debt in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is identified and the loan or lease is determined to be collateral dependent, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Commercial loans and leases are placed on nonaccrual status at 90-days past due, or earlier if repayment of principal and interest is in doubt.
In our efforts to identify risk mitigation techniques, we have focused on product design features, origination policies, and solutions for delinquent or stressed borrowers. 2023 Form 10-K 55 Table of Contents The maximum level of credit exposure to individual credit borrowers is limited by policy guidelines based on the perceived risk of each borrower or related group of borrowers.
In our efforts to identify risk mitigation techniques, we have focused on product design features, origination policies, and solutions for delinquent or stressed borrowers. The maximum level of credit exposure to individual credit borrowers is limited by policy guidelines based on the perceived risk of each borrower or related group of borrowers.
The table below is intended to show how the forecasted path of unemployment and GDP in the baseline scenario has changed between those used in the year 2022 and 2023 ACL determination: Table 12 - Forecasted Key Macroeconomic Variables 2022 2023 2024 Baseline scenario forecast Q4 Q2 Q4 Q2 Q4 Unemployment rate (1) 4Q 2022 3.7% 3.9% 4.1% 4.1% 3.9% 4Q 2023 N/A N/A 3.8 3.9 4.0 Gross Domestic Product (1) 4Q 2022 (0.1)% 0.4% 2.0% 2.3% 2.7% 4Q 2023 N/A N/A 0.8 1.2 1.5 (1) Values reflect the baseline scenario forecast inputs for each period presented, not updated for subsequent actual amounts.
The table below is intended to show how the forecasted path of unemployment and GDP in the baseline scenario has changed between those used in the year 2023 and 2024 ACL determination. 2024 Form 10-K 67 Table of Contents Table 13 - Forecasted Key Macroeconomic Variables 2023 2024 2025 Baseline scenario forecast Q4 Q2 Q4 Q2 Q4 Unemployment rate (1) 4Q 2023 3.8% 3.9% 4.0% 4.1% 4.0% 4Q 2024 N/A N/A 4.2 4.1 4.1 Gross Domestic Product (1) 4Q 2023 0.8% 1.2% 1.5% 1.9% 2.2% 4Q 2024 N/A N/A 2.0 2.1 2.1 (1) Values reflect the baseline scenario forecast inputs for each period presented, not updated for subsequent actual amounts.
LEASE FINANCING We manage the risks inherent in the Lease Financing portfolio through external consumer and business credit scoring solutions, internally developed custom probability of default and loss given default models, continuous portfolio risk management activities, and equipment and customer diversification.
LEASE FINANCING We manage the risks inherent in the Lease Financing portfolio through external consumer and business credit scoring solutions, internally developed custom probability of default and loss given default models, continuous 64 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents portfolio risk management activities, and equipment and customer diversification.
In addition to the traditional credit risk mitigation strategies of credit policies and processes, market risk management activities, and portfolio diversification, we use quantitative measurement capabilities utilizing external data sources, enhanced modeling technology, and internal stress testing processes. Our ongoing expansion of portfolio management resources is central to our commitment to maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low, through-the-cycle risk appetite.
In addition to the traditional credit risk mitigation strategies of credit policies and processes, market risk management activities, and portfolio diversification, we use quantitative measurement capabilities utilizing external data sources, enhanced modeling technology, and internal stress testing processes. Our disciplined portfolio management processes are central to our commitment to maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite.
We encourage readers to consider the Consolidated Financial Statements and other financial information contained in this Form 10-K in their entirety, and not to rely on any single financial measure. 2023 Form 10-K 85 Table of Contents Non-Regulatory Capital Ratios In addition to capital ratios defined by banking regulators, the Company considers various other measures when evaluating capital utilization and adequacy, including: • Tangible common equity to tangible assets, • Tangible equity to tangible assets, and • Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets using Basel III definitions.
We encourage readers to consider the Consolidated Financial Statements and other financial information contained in this Form 10-K in their entirety, and not to rely on any single financial measure. 2024 Form 10-K 87 Table of Contents Non-Regulatory Capital Ratios In addition to capital ratios defined by banking regulators, the Company considers various other measures when evaluating capital utilization and adequacy, including tangible common equity to tangible assets.
For example, we do not extend additional credit to delinquent borrowers except in certain circumstances that substantially improve our overall repayment or collateral coverage position. Loan and Lease Credit Exposure Mix At December 31, 2023, our loans and leases totaled $122.0 billion, representing a $2.5 billion, or 2%, increase compared to $119.5 billion at December 31, 2022.
For example, we do not extend additional credit to delinquent borrowers except in certain circumstances that substantially improve our overall repayment or collateral coverage position. Loan and Lease Credit Exposure Mix At December 31, 2024, our loans and leases totaled $130.0 billion, representing a $8.1 billion, or 7%, increase compared to $122.0 billion at December 31, 2023.
Subsequent to the origination of the loan, the credit review group provides an independent review and assessment of the quality of the underwriting and risk of new loan originations. The following tables present our commercial real estate portfolio by property-type and geographic location.
Subsequent to the origination of the loan, the credit review group provides an independent review and assessment of the quality of the underwriting and risk of new loan originations. 2024 Form 10-K 63 Table of Contents The following tables present our commercial real estate portfolio by property-type and geographic location.
On December 7, 2023, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend for the Series I Preferred Stock payable on March 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2024. Total cash demands required for preferred stock dividends are expected to be approximately $36 million per quarter.
On December 5, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend for the Series I Preferred Stock payable on March 3, 2025 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2025. Total cash demands required for preferred stock dividends are expected to be approximately $27 million per quarter.
While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, below are certain factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements: changes in general economic, political, or industry conditions; deterioration in business and economic conditions, including persistent inflation, supply chain issues or labor shortages; instability in global economic conditions and geopolitical matters, as well as volatility in financial markets ; the impact of pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic and related variants and mutations, and their impact on the global economy and financial market conditions and our business, results of operations, and financial condition; the impacts related to or resulting from recent bank failures and other volatility, including potential increased regulatory requirements and costs, such as FDIC special assessments, long-term debt requirements and heightened capital requirements, and potential impacts to macroeconomic conditions, which could affect the ability of depository institutions, including us, to attract and retain depositors and to borrow or raise capital; unexpected outflows of uninsured deposits which may require us to sell investment securities at a loss; rising interest rates which could negatively impact the value of our portfolio of investment securities; the loss of value of our investment portfolio which could negatively impact market perceptions of us and could lead to deposit withdrawals; the effects of social media on market perceptions of us and banks generally; cybersecurity risks; uncertainty in U.S. fiscal and monetary policy, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve; volatility and disruptions in global capital and credit markets; movements in interest rates; competitive pressures on product pricing and services; success, impact, and timing of our business strategies, including market acceptance of any new products or services including those implementing our “Fair Play” banking philosophy; the nature, extent, timing, and results of governmental actions, examinations, reviews, reforms, regulations, and interpretations, including those related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Basel III regulatory capital reforms, as well as those involving the OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB; and other factors that may affect the future results of Huntington.
The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 86 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, below are certain factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements: changes in general economic, political, or industry conditions; deterioration in business and economic conditions, including persistent inflation, supply chain issues or labor shortages, instability in global economic conditions and geopolitical matters, as well as volatility in financial markets; changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs ; the impact of pandemics and other catastrophic events or disasters on the global economy and financial market conditions and our business, results of operations, and financial condition; the impacts related to or resulting from bank failures and other volatility, including potential increased regulatory requirements and costs, such as FDIC special assessments, long-term debt requirements and heightened capital requirements, and potential impacts to macroeconomic conditions, which could affect the ability of depository institutions, including us, to attract and retain depositors and to borrow or raise capital; unexpected outflows of uninsured deposits which may require us to sell investment securities at a loss; changing interest rates which could negatively impact the value of our portfolio of investment securities; the loss of value of our investment portfolio which could negatively impact market perceptions of us and could lead to deposit withdrawals; the effects of social media on market perceptions of us and banks generally; cybersecurity risks; uncertainty in U.S. fiscal and monetary policy, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve; volatility and disruptions in global capital and credit markets; movements in interest rates; competitive pressures on product pricing and services; success, impact, and timing of our business strategies, including market acceptance of any new products or services including those implementing our “Fair Play” banking philosophy; changes in policies and standards for regulatory review of bank mergers; the nature, extent, timing, and results of governmental actions, examinations, reviews, reforms, regulations, and interpretations, including those related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Basel III regulatory capital reforms, as well as those involving the OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB; and other factors that may affect the future results of Huntington.
Liquidity risk appetite metrics monitored by senior management and reported to the Board at least semi-annually include loans as a percentage of core deposits, a structural funding ratio, internal liquidity stress test coverage ratios, and a holding company cash coverage ratio.
Liquidity risk appetite metrics monitored by senior management and reported to the Board at least semi-annually include loans as a percentage of customer deposits, a structural funding ratio, internal liquidity stress test coverage ratios, an investment portfolio market value to book value ratio, and a holding company cash coverage ratio.
At December 31, 2023, the duration of the investment securities portfolio was 4.5 years, or 3.7 years net of hedging. Securities are pledged to secure borrowing capacity with the FHLB and the Federal Reserve, discussed further in the Bank Liquidity and Sources of Funding section below.
At December 31, 2024, the duration of the investment securities portfolio was 4.3 years, or 3.8 years net of hedging. Securities are pledged to secure borrowing capacity with the FHLB and FRB, discussed further in the Bank Liquidity and Sources of Funding section below.
Changes to existing concentration limits, incorporating specific information relating to the potential impact on the overall portfolio composition and performance metrics, require the approval of the ROC prior to implementation. 58 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents The table below provides our total loan and lease portfolio segregated by industry type.
Changes to existing concentration limits, incorporating specific information relating to the potential impact on the overall portfolio composition and performance metrics, require the approval of the ROC prior to implementation. 2024 Form 10-K 61 Table of Contents The table below provides our total loan and lease portfolio segregated by industry type.
The ACL was $2.4 billion, or 1.97% of total loans and leases, at December 31, 2023, compared to $2.3 billion, or 1.90% of total loans and leases, at December 31, 2022.
The ACL was $2.4 billion, or 1.88% of total loans and leases, at December 31, 2024, compared to $2.4 billion, or 1.97% of total loans and leases, at December 31, 2023.
Of the $498 million of commercial related NALs at December 31, 2023, $260 million, or 52%, represent loans and leases that were less than 30-days past due, demonstrating our continued commitment to proactive credit risk management.
Of the $585 million of commercial related NALs at December 31, 2024, $249 million, or 43%, represent loans and leases that were less than 30-days past due, demonstrating our continued commitment to proactive credit risk management.
Both the net interest margin and net interest spread are presented on an FTE basis, which means that tax-free interest income has been adjusted to a pretax equivalent income, assuming a 21% tax rate. 2023 Form 10-K 47 Table of Contents Table 2 - Consolidated Average Balance Sheet and Net Interest Margin Analysis Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Average Interest Income Yield/ Average Interest Income Yield/ Change from 2022 Average Balances (dollar amounts in millions) Balances (FTE) (1) Rate (2) Balances (FTE) (1) Rate (2) Amount Percent Assets: Interest-earning deposits with banks $ 9,309 $ 492 5.30 % $ 4,852 $ 83 1.70 % $ 4,457 92 % Securities: Trading account securities 77 4 5.14 32 1 4.14 45 141 Available-for-sale securities: Taxable 20,539 1,016 4.95 21,994 576 2.62 (1,455) (7) Tax-exempt 2,720 132 4.84 2,842 94 3.32 (122) (4) Total available-for-sale securities 23,259 1,148 4.93 24,836 670 2.70 (1,577) (6) Held-to-maturity securities—taxable 16,507 401 2.43 16,509 351 2.13 (2) — Other securities 933 53 5.70 845 27 3.16 88 10 Total securities 40,776 1,606 3.94 42,222 1,049 2.48 (1,446) (3) Loans held for sale 554 35 6.34 973 41 4.24 (419) (43) Loans and leases: (3) Commercial: Commercial and industrial 49,640 2,991 6.03 45,362 1,956 4.31 4,278 9 Commercial real estate 13,140 972 7.40 13,524 602 4.45 (384) (3) Lease financing 5,128 289 5.63 4,974 251 5.04 154 3 Total commercial 67,908 4,252 6.26 63,860 2,809 4.40 4,048 6 Consumer: Residential mortgage 22,990 825 3.59 20,907 661 3.16 2,083 10 Automobile 12,881 561 4.36 13,454 472 3.51 (573) (4) Home equity 10,156 760 7.48 10,409 532 5.11 (253) (2) RV and marine 5,650 271 4.79 5,322 227 4.26 328 6 Other consumer 1,362 156 11.53 1,314 126 9.51 48 4 Total consumer 53,039 2,573 4.85 51,406 2,018 3.92 1,633 3 Total loans and leases 120,947 6,825 5.64 115,266 4,827 4.19 5,681 5 Total earning assets 171,586 8,958 5.22 163,313 6,000 3.67 8,273 5 Cash and due from banks 1,576 1,666 (90) (5) Goodwill and other intangible assets 5,731 5,688 43 1 All other assets 10,850 10,184 666 7 Allowance for loan and lease losses (2,187) (2,083) (104) (5) Total assets $ 187,556 $ 178,768 $ 8,788 5 % Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: Interest-bearing deposits: Demand deposits—interest-bearing $ 39,826 $ 702 1.76 % $ 41,779 $ 158 0.38 % $ (1,953) (5) % Money market deposits 40,401 1,135 2.81 33,733 112 0.33 6,668 20 Savings and other domestic deposits 18,345 23 0.13 21,316 5 0.02 (2,971) (14) Core certificates of deposit (4) 9,780 390 3.99 2,439 12 0.50 7,341 301 Other domestic deposits of $250,000 or more 354 13 3.56 233 1 0.47 121 52 Negotiable CDs, brokered and other deposits 4,697 234 4.98 3,838 75 1.96 859 22 Total interest-bearing deposits 113,403 2,497 2.20 103,338 363 0.35 10,065 10 Short-term borrowings 3,081 179 5.81 2,485 46 1.86 596 24 Long-term debt 13,324 801 6.01 8,724 287 3.29 4,600 53 Total interest-bearing liabilities 129,808 3,477 2.68 114,547 696 0.61 15,261 13 Demand deposits—noninterest-bearing 33,985 41,574 (7,589) (18) All other liabilities 5,080 4,353 727 17 Total liabilities 168,873 160,474 8,399 5 Total Huntington shareholders’ equity 18,634 18,263 371 2 Non-controlling interest 49 31 18 58 Total equity 18,683 18,294 389 2 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 187,556 $ 178,768 $ 8,788 5 % Net interest rate spread 2.54 3.06 Impact of noninterest-bearing funds on margin 0.65 0.19 Net interest margin/NII (FTE) $ 5,481 3.19 % $ 5,304 3.25 % (1) FTE yields are calculated assuming a 21% tax rate.
(3) For purposes of this analysis, NALs are reflected in the average balances of loans and leases. 2024 Form 10-K 51 Table of Contents Table 2 - Consolidated Average Balance Sheet and Net Interest Margin Analysis (Continued) Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Average Interest Income/ Expense Yield/ Average Interest Income/ Expense Yield/ Change in Average Balances (dollar amounts in millions) Balances (FTE) (1) Rate (2) Balances (FTE) (1) Rate (2) Amount Percent Assets: Interest-earning deposits with banks $ 9,309 $ 492 5.30 % $ 4,852 $ 83 1.70 % $ 4,457 92 % Securities: Trading account securities 77 4 5.14 32 1 4.14 45 141 Available-for-sale securities: Taxable 20,539 1,016 4.95 21,994 576 2.62 (1,455) (7) Tax-exempt 2,720 132 4.84 2,842 94 3.32 (122) (4) Total available-for-sale securities 23,259 1,148 4.93 24,836 670 2.70 (1,577) (6) Held-to-maturity securities—taxable 16,507 401 2.43 16,509 351 2.13 (2) — Other securities 933 53 5.70 845 27 3.16 88 10 Total securities 40,776 1,606 3.94 42,222 1,049 2.48 (1,446) (3) Loans held for sale 554 35 6.34 973 41 4.24 (419) (43) Loans and leases: (3) Commercial: Commercial and industrial 49,640 2,991 6.03 45,362 1,956 4.31 4,278 9 Commercial real estate 13,140 972 7.40 13,524 602 4.45 (384) (3) Lease financing 5,128 289 5.63 4,974 251 5.04 154 3 Total commercial 67,908 4,252 6.26 63,860 2,809 4.40 4,048 6 Consumer: Residential mortgage 22,990 825 3.59 20,907 661 3.16 2,083 10 Automobile 12,881 561 4.36 13,454 472 3.51 (573) (4) Home equity 10,156 760 7.48 10,409 532 5.11 (253) (2) RV and marine 5,650 271 4.79 5,322 227 4.26 328 6 Other consumer 1,362 156 11.53 1,314 126 9.51 48 4 Total consumer 53,039 2,573 4.85 51,406 2,018 3.92 1,633 3 Total loans and leases 120,947 6,825 5.64 115,266 4,827 4.19 5,681 5 Total earning assets 171,586 8,958 5.22 163,313 6,000 3.67 8,273 5 Cash and due from banks 1,576 1,666 (90) (5) Goodwill and other intangible assets 5,731 5,688 43 1 All other assets 8,663 8,101 562 7 Total assets $ 187,556 $ 178,768 $ 8,788 5 % Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: Interest-bearing deposits: Demand deposits—interest-bearing $ 39,901 $ 703 1.76 % $ 41,779 $ 158 0.38 % $ (1,878) (4) % Money market deposits 44,958 1,365 3.04 37,555 187 0.50 7,403 20 Savings deposits 17,502 3 0.02 20,619 3 0.01 (3,117) (15) Time deposits 11,042 426 3.86 3,385 15 0.45 7,657 226 Total interest-bearing deposits 113,403 2,497 2.20 103,338 363 0.35 10,065 10 Short-term borrowings 3,081 179 5.81 2,485 46 1.86 596 24 Long-term debt 13,324 801 6.01 8,724 287 3.29 4,600 53 Total interest-bearing liabilities 129,808 3,477 2.68 114,547 696 0.61 15,261 13 Demand deposits—noninterest-bearing 33,985 41,574 (7,589) (18) All other liabilities 5,080 4,353 727 17 Total liabilities 168,873 160,474 8,399 5 Total Huntington shareholders’ equity 18,634 18,263 371 2 Non-controlling interest 49 31 18 58 Total equity 18,683 18,294 389 2 Total liabilities and equity $ 187,556 $ 178,768 $ 8,788 5 % Net interest rate spread 2.54 3.06 Impact of noninterest-bearing funds on NIM 0.65 0.19 NII/NIM (FTE) $ 5,481 3.19 % $ 5,304 3.25 % (1) FTE yields are calculated assuming a 21% tax rate.
Various factors determine the amount and timing of our share repurchases, including our capital requirements, the number of shares we expect to issue for employee benefit plans and acquisitions, market conditions (including the trading price of our stock), and regulatory and legal considerations.
Various factors determine the amount and timing of our share repurchases, including our capital requirements, the number of shares we expect to issue for employee benefit plans and acquisitions, market conditions (including the trading price of our stock), and regulatory and legal considerations. Huntington did not have any share repurchases during 2024 or 2023.
Additionally, on January 17, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly Series B, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, and Series J Preferred Stock dividend payable on April 15, 2024 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2024.
Additionally, on January 15, 2025, our Board of Directors declared quarterly Series B, F, G, H, and J Preferred Stock dividends payable on April 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2025.
Residential mortgages are charged-off to the estimated fair value of the collateral, less anticipated selling costs, at 150-days past due. The remaining balance is in delinquent status until a modification can be completed, or the loan goes through the foreclosure process.
Residential mortgages are charged-off to the estimated fair value of the collateral, less anticipated selling costs, at 150-days past due. The remaining balance is in delinquent status until a modification can be completed, or the loan goes through the foreclosure process. 2024 Form 10-K 69 Table of Contents The following table reflects NCO detail.
Potential concerns may be escalated to our ROC and our Audit Committee, as appropriate. The goal of this framework is to implement effective operational risk-monitoring; minimize operational, fraud, and legal losses; minimize the impact of inadequately designed models and enhance our overall performance.
Potential concerns may be escalated to our ROC and our Audit Committee, as appropriate. The goal of this framework is to implement effective operational risk-monitoring; minimize operational, fraud, and legal losses; minimize the impact of inadequately designed models; and enhance our overall performance. Cybersecurity Cybersecurity represents an important component of Huntington’s overall cross-functional approach to risk management.
The loans are underwritten centrally using an application and decisioning system similar to automobile loans. The current portfolio includes 24% of the balances within our core footprint states. Other consumer – Other consumer loans primarily consists of consumer loans not secured by real estate, including credit cards, personal unsecured loans, and overdraft balances.
The loans are underwritten centrally using an application and decisioning system similar to automobile loans. The current portfolio includes 39% of the balances within our core footprint states. Other consumer – Other consumer loans primarily consist of consumer loans not included above, including credit cards, personal unsecured loans, and overdraft balances.
Treasury / Other The Treasury / Other function includes revenue and expense related to assets, liabilities, derivatives (including mark-to-market of interest rate caps, as applicable), and equity not directly assigned or allocated to one of the business segments. Assets include investment securities and bank owned life insurance.
Treasury / Other The Treasury / Other function includes revenue and expense related to assets, liabilities, derivatives (including mark-to-market of interest rate swaps, as applicable), and equity not directly assigned or allocated to one of the business segments.
During 2023, the Bank paid preferred and common dividends to the parent company of $45 million and $1.7 billion, respectively. To meet any additional liquidity needs, the parent company may issue debt or equity securities.
During 2024, the Bank paid common and preferred dividends to the parent company of $2.0 billion and $56 million, respectively. To meet any additional liquidity needs, the parent company may issue debt or equity securities.
The Audit Committee also provides assistance to our Board in overseeing the internal audit department and the independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications and independence; compliance with our Financial Code of Ethics for the chief executive officer and senior financial officers; compliance with corporate securities trading policies; compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and financial risk exposures in coordination with the ROC.
The Audit Committee oversees the Internal Audit department and the independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications and independence; compliance with our Financial Code of Ethics for the CEO and senior financial officers; compliance with corporate securities trading policies; compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and financial risk exposures in coordination with the ROC.
We also evaluate the impact of changes in key economic parameters and overall economic conditions on the ability of borrowers to meet their financial obligations when quantifying our exposure to credit losses and assessing the appropriateness of our ACL at each reporting date.
We also evaluate the impact of changes in key economic parameters and overall economic conditions on the ability of borrowers to meet their financial obligations when quantifying our exposure to credit losses and assessing the appropriateness of our ACL at each reporting date. Large loan exposures may be addressed through a portfolio heterogeneity reserve.
The $3.4 billion increase in cash and cash equivalents is primarily due to an increase in interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank to support short-term liquidity. Our investment securities portfolio is evaluated under established ALCO objectives. Changing market conditions could affect the profitability of the portfolio, as well as the level of interest rate risk exposure.
The $2.7 billion increase in cash and cash equivalents during 2024 was primarily due to an increase in interest-earning deposits at the FRB to support short-term liquidity. Our investment securities portfolio is evaluated under established ALCO objectives. Changing market conditions could affect the profitability of the portfolio, as well as the level of interest rate risk exposure.
We utilize a variety of compensation-related tools to induce appropriate behavior, including common stock ownership thresholds for the chief executive officer and certain members of senior management, equity deferrals, recoupment provisions, and the right to terminate compensation plans at any time. Management has implemented an Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Appetite Framework.
We utilize a variety of compensation-related tools to induce appropriate behavior, including common stock ownership thresholds for the CEO and certain members of senior management, equity deferrals, recoupment provisions, and the right to terminate compensation plans at any time.
High level business lines comprise of industrial finance, specialty finance, healthcare finance, technology finance, and specialized transportation, franchise, & government. 2023 Form 10-K 57 Table of Contents Total consumer loans were $53.7 billion at December 31, 2023 and represented 44% of our total loan and lease credit exposure at that date.
High level business lines comprise of industrial finance, specialty finance, healthcare finance, technology finance, and specialized transportation, franchise, and government. 60 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents Total consumer loans were $56.7 billion at December 31, 2024 and represented 44% of our total loan and lease credit exposure at that date.
Regulatory Capital We are subject to the Basel III capital requirements including the standardized approach for calculating risk-weighted assets in accordance with subpart D of the final capital rule.
We believe our current levels of both regulatory capital and shareholders’ equity are adequate. Regulatory Capital We are subject to the Basel III capital requirements including the standardized approach for calculating risk-weighted assets in accordance with subpart D of the final capital rule.
For further information, including the notional amount and fair values of these derivatives, refer to Note 20 - “ Derivative Financial Instruments ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 2023 Form 10-K 69 Table of Contents The following presents additional information about the interest rate swaps, swaptions, swaption collars, and floors used in Huntington’s asset and liability management activities.
For further information, including the notional amount and fair values of these derivatives, refer to Note 19 - “ Derivative Financial Instruments ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 72 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Table of Contents The following presents additional information about the interest rate swaps and floors used in Huntington’s asset and liability management activities.
At December 31, 2023, the Bank’s available contingent borrowing capacity at the FHLB and Federal Reserve totaled $83.0 billion, compared to $53.5 billion at December 31, 2022. The increase reflects our optimization of contingent borrowing capacity through the pledge of incremental assets.
At December 31, 2024, the Bank’s available contingent borrowing capacity at the FHLB and FRB totaled $85.5 billion, compared to $83.0 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase reflects our continued optimization of contingent borrowing capacity through the pledging of incremental assets.
The increase in total assets was primarily driven by increases in interest-earning deposits with banks of $3.6 billion, or 71%, and loans and leases of $2.5 billion, or 2%. Total liabilities at December 31, 2023 were $170.0 billion, an increase of $4.8 billion, or 3%, compared to December 31, 2022.
The increase in total assets was primarily driven by increases in loans and leases of $8.1 billion, or 7%, interest-earning deposits with banks of $2.9 billion, or 33%, and total securities of $2.6 billion, or 6%. Total liabilities at December 31, 2024 were $184.4 billion, an increase of $14.5 billion, or 9%, compared to December 31, 2023.

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