HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC MD

Reporting Updates

During the fourth quarter of 2023, we updated the presentation of our noninterest income categories to align product and service types more closely with how we strategically manage our business. For a description of each updated noninterest income revenue stream, refer to Note 15 - “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Huntington’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, we revised our FTP methodology for non-maturity deposits, which has been enhanced to consider the internally modeled weighted average life by non-maturity deposit type. In general, the impact of the FTP methodology revision resulted in a net higher cost of funds allocation as compared with the previous method.

For the reporting updates discussed above, prior period results have been adjusted to conform to the current presentation.

2024 3Q Form 10-Q 5

Financial Performance Review

Selected Financial Data

(1)Net income applicable to common shares excluding expense for amortization of intangibles for the period divided by average tangible common shareholders’ equity. Average tangible common shareholders’ equity equals average total common shareholders’ equity less average intangible assets and goodwill. Expense for amortization of intangibles and average intangible assets are net of deferred tax liability and calculated assuming a 21% tax rate.

(2)On an FTE basis assuming a 21% tax rate.

(3)Noninterest expense less amortization of intangibles divided by the sum of FTE net interest income and noninterest income excluding securities gains.

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Summary of 2024 Third Quarter Results Compared to 2023 Third Quarter

For the third quarter of 2024, we reported net income of $517 million, or $0.33 per diluted common share, compared with $547 million, or $0.35 per diluted common share, in the year-ago quarter.

Net interest income was $1.4 billion for the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of $17 million, or 1%, from the year-ago quarter. FTE net interest income, a non-GAAP financial measure, decreased $15 million, or 1%, from the year-ago quarter. The decrease in FTE net interest income primarily reflected a 22 basis point decrease in the FTE NIM to 2.98% and a $14.4 billion, or 11%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by a $10.9 billion, or 6%, increase in average earning assets.

The provision for credit losses increased $7 million, or 7%, from the year-ago quarter to $106 million in the third quarter of 2024. The ACL increased $68 million from the year-ago quarter to $2.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024, or 1.93% of total loans and leases, compared to $2.4 billion, or 1.96% of total loans and leases, for the year-ago quarter.

Noninterest income was $523 million, an increase of $14 million, or 3%, from the year-ago quarter, primarily due increases in capital markets and advisory fees, wealth and asset management revenue, and mortgage banking income, partially offset by the $33 million favorable mark-to-market on pay-fixed swaptions recognized in the year-ago quarter. Noninterest expense was $1.1 billion, an increase of $40 million, or 4%, from the year-ago quarter, primarily due to increases in personnel costs and outside data processing and other services, partially offset by decreases in deposit and other insurance expense and net occupancy.

Consolidated Balance Sheet and Capital Ratios as of September 30, 2024 Compared to Prior Year End

Total assets at September 30, 2024 were $200.5 billion, an increase of $11.2 billion, or 6%, compared to December 31, 2023. The increase in total assets was primarily driven by increases in loans and leases of $4.4 billion, or 4%, total investment securities of $3.5 billion, or 8%, and interest-earning deposits with banks of $2.4 billion, or 27%. Total liabilities at September 30, 2024 were $179.9 billion, an increase of $9.9 billion, or 6%, compared to December 31, 2023. The increase in total liabilities was primarily driven by increases in total deposits of $7.1 billion, or 5%, and long-term debt of $3.3 billion, or 26%.

The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio increased to 6.4% at September 30, 2024, compared to 6.1% at December 31, 2023, primarily due to an improvement in AOCI driven by changes in interest rates, and an increase in tangible common equity from current period earnings, net of dividends, partially offset by an increase in tangible assets. CET1 risk-based capital ratio was 10.4% at September 30, 2024, compared to 10.2% at December 31, 2023. The increase in CET1 is primarily due to current period earnings, net of dividends, partially offset by an increase in risk-weighted assets and a reduction in the CECL transitional amount. The increase in risk-weighted assets was driven by loan growth, partially offset by the impact of the second quarter 2024 CLN transaction.

General

Our general business objectives are to:

•Build on our vision to be the country’s leading people-first, digitally powered bank;

•Drive sustainable long-term revenue growth and efficiency;

•Deliver a Category of One customer experience through our distinguished brand and culture;

•Extend our digital leadership with focus on ease of use, access to information, and self-service across products and services;

•Leverage expertise and capabilities to acquire and deepen relationships and launch of select partnerships;

•Maintain positive operating leverage and execute disciplined capital management; and

•Provide stability and resilience through risk management, maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low, through-the-cycle risk appetite.

Our quarterly results reflect continued execution of our growth strategy and leveraging the strength of our balance sheet, delivered through increasing loan and deposit balances, in addition to expanding net interest income and noninterest income. We have continued our disciplined and proactive approach to managing credit quality consistent with our through the cycle aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite. We remain focused on delivering profitable growth and driving value for our shareholders and believe Huntington is positioned to perform well through the dynamic environment.

2024 3Q Form 10-Q 7

Economy

The rate cutting cycle began with the Federal Reserve cutting the federal funds rate by 50 basis points at the September FOMC meeting. Inflation is still not to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, however, it has been continuing to move lower. On the other side of the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate, employment data has deteriorated recently. The unemployment rate has increased from a cyclical low of 3.4% to 4.1% at September 30, 2024, including reaching 4.3% during the quarter. While the unemployment rate is still low by historical standards, the Federal Reserve has mentioned that risks have shifted to be more balanced and thus should likely warrant a less restrictive monetary policy. The Federal Reserve maintains that economic data will continue to drive their decision making process for rates.

The recent economic data has been mixed. Core manufacturing continues to contract, but the services sector is still slowly expanding. Overall U.S. consumer spending continues to be resilient defying expectations of a slowdown, although personal savings rates have been trending down over the course of 2024, which helps explain some of the resiliency. In addition, overall U.S. credit card balances and delinquency rates are both increasing. While overall risks are increasing, most economists still expect either a soft landing or a short and shallow recession.

Other Recent Developments

In June 2024, the FDIC adopted a final rule to modify the required frequency and informational content of resolution plan submissions applicable to insured depository institutions with $50 billion or more in total assets, which describe the insured depository institution’s strategy for a rapid and orderly resolution in the event of material financial distress or failure. As a result of the final rule, the Bank will be required to submit to the FDIC full resolution plans every three years and interim targeted information between full resolution plan submissions. In addition, the final rule introduces a new credibility standard that will be used to evaluate full resolution plan submissions, which would be subject to potential FDIC enforcement action. The final rule became effective October 1, 2024 and the deadline for the first resolution plan submission is July 1, 2025.