Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Welcome to the Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. Please note, this event is being recorded for replay purposes. In connection with today's call, the company posted a presentation on its Investor Relations website, investor.easternbank.com. Today's call will include forward-looking statements. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statement involves risks and uncertainties and is not a guarantee of future performance. Please refer to the company's forward-looking statement on Slide 21 of this presentation as well as the risk factors described in the company's SEC filings. The company will also discuss both GAAP and certain non-GAAP financial measures. For reconciliations, please refer to the company's earnings press release and SEC filings.

I'd now like to turn the call over to Denis Sheahan, Eastern Chief Executive Officer. Denis Sheahan CEO & Director Thank you. Good morning, and thank you for joining us. On the call with me today are Executive Chair and Chair of the Board of Directors, Bob Rivers, President and Chief Operating Officer, Quincy Miller; and Chief Financial Officer, David Rosato. We are pleased with our strong second quarter performance, which reflects the enhanced earning power of the franchise and further reinforces Eastern's position as a premier bank in Greater