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PacWest Bancorp has been acquired by Banc of California Inc

PacWest Bancorp Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference summary

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Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference summary9 Sep, 2025

Business overview and market position

  • Operates as a $35 billion commercial bank, the third largest headquartered in California and the largest independent in Los Angeles.

  • Business model includes commercial/community banking, specialty verticals (e.g., lender finance, entertainment, SBA, venture), and payments/treasury management.

  • Recent PacWest acquisition completed in late 2023, with integration and restructuring largely finished by early 2024.

  • Achieved double-digit quarter-over-quarter earnings growth post-integration.

  • Loan production and growth have outpaced the market, leveraging opportunities from industry consolidation.

Growth drivers and market dynamics

  • Growth fueled by strong California economy, niche focus, and reduced competition in specialty lending.

  • Industry consolidation has led to customer migration from larger acquirers, benefiting relationship-focused banks.

  • Southern California remains a major economic engine, with job creation, venture capital, and upcoming global events (World Cup, Super Bowl, Olympics) supporting momentum.

  • Specialty lending (warehouse, fund finance, lender finance) and mid-market fund finance are key growth areas.

  • Community banking is regaining momentum after leadership and team restructuring.

Profitability and margin expansion

  • Margin expansion driven by maturing, low-yield legacy loans and new production at higher rates.

  • Deposit repricing efforts have outpaced peers, with a beta of 55%.

  • HOA deposit business is driven more by service suite than pricing, with $4 billion in deposits.

  • Loan growth is expected to be flat this quarter due to higher payoffs, but production remains strong and earnings are set to grow.

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Frequently asked questions

PacWest Bancorp operates as the holding company for Pacific Western Bank, providing banking and financial services to businesses and individuals. The bank offers deposit products such as checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its lending services include commercial loans, real estate loans, and asset-based lending, with a focus on serving small- to mid-sized businesses. The company also provides treasury management, cash management, and digital banking solutions. PacWest Bancorp is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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