CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 24 — CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

BancShares has investments in qualified affordable housing projects primarily for CRA purposes and obtaining tax credits. These investments are accounted for in accordance with PAM. BancShares also has investments in various trusts, partnerships, and limited liability corporations established in conjunction with structured financing transactions of equipment, power and infrastructure projects, and workout transactions. BancShares’ interests in these entities were entered into in the ordinary course of business and are accounted for under the equity or cost methods. Refer to Note 9—Variable Interest Entities and Note 10—Other Assets for additional information.

The combination of investments in and loans to unconsolidated entities represents BancShares’ maximum exposure to loss, as BancShares does not provide guarantees or other forms of indemnification to unconsolidated entities.

BancShares has, and expects to have in the future, banking transactions in the ordinary course of business with its directors, executive officers, principal shareholders, and their immediate family (collectively “Related Persons”), including transactions in which Related Persons may have a material interest. Loans to Related Persons totaled $42 million and $27 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Unfunded loan commitments available to Related Persons totaled $14 million and $10 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.