Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

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1. 01Liquidity and Capital Risks

Operational and Market Risks

1. 02BHG’s business that negatively affect its operations, financial results or financial condition, including its ability to sell loans, including through the auction platform it has developed, or retain loans on its balance sheet could significantly impact our results
2. 15Negative developments in the U.S. and local economies in our primary markets may adversely impact our results in the future
3. 16There can be no assurance that economic conditions will improve in the near term or that conditions will not worsen. Such conditions could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations
4. 17Our operations are principally geographically concentrated in certain markets in the southeastern United States, and changes in local economic conditions could impact our profitability
5. 18Our business may suffer if there are significant declines in the value of real estate in our market areas or other areas where we have made loans secured by real property
6. 19The fair values of our investments in private companies and venture capital funds are likely to fluctuate and the value that we ultimately realize on those investments may vary materially
7. 20A decline in our stock price or expected future cash flows, or a material adverse change in our results of operations or prospects, could result in impairment of our goodwill
8. 21Our selection of accounting policies and methods may affect our reported financial results
9. 22We currently invest in bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) and may continue to do so in the future
10. 23An ineffective risk management framework could have a material adverse effect on our strategic planning and our ability to mitigate risks and/or losses and could have adverse regulatory consequences
11. 24We are dependent on our information technology and telecommunications systems and third-party servicers, and systems failures, interruptions, compromises or breaches of security could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations, as well as cause legal or reputational harm
12. 25Our business reputation and relationships are important and any damage to them could have a material adverse effect on our business
13. 26We face substantial competition and are subject to certain regulatory constraints not applicable to some of our competitors, including non-depository institutions, which may negatively impact our growth or profits
14. 27The implementation of other new lines of business or new products and services may subject us to additional risk
15. 28Inability to retain senior management and key employees, including as a result of our combination with Synovus, or to attract new experienced financial services professionals could impair our relationship with our customers, reduce growth and adversely affect our business
16. 29to hire and retain these experienced individuals (as was the case in the recent inflationary and competitive environment in which we were recently operating) could cause our noninterest expense levels to rise and negatively impact our results of operations
17. 30We are subject to regulatory oversight and certain litigation, and our expenses related to this regulatory oversight and litigation may adversely affect our results
18. 31Our business is dependent on technology, and an inability to invest in technological improvements may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition
19. 32The soundness of other financial institutions, including those with whom we have engaged in transactions, could adversely affect us
20. 33We may be subject to claims and litigation pertaining to fiduciary responsibility
21. 34Natural disasters and the affects of a changing climate may adversely affect us and our customers
22. 35Changes in accounting standards may change the way we calculate our Allowance for Credit Losses

Risks Relating to Our Securities

1. 03Financial’s shareholders
2. 43The price of our capital stock may be volatile or may decline
3. 44Our ability to declare and pay dividends is limited
4. 45Pinnacle Financial and Pinnacle Bank have in the past issued subordinated indebtedness the holders of which have rights that are senior to those of Pinnacle Financial’s shareholders
5. 46We and/or the holders of certain types of our securities could be adversely affected by unfavorable ratings from rating agencies
6. 47An investment in the capital stock of a bank holding company is not an insured deposit and is not guaranteed by the FDIC

Risks Related to Our Business

1. 04Our net interest margin, and consequently our net earnings, are significantly affected by interest rate levels
2. 05The performance of our investment securities portfolio is subject to fluctuation due to changes in interest rates and market conditions, including credit deterioration of the issuers of individual securities
3. 06We have a concentration of credit exposure to borrowers in certain industries, and we also target small to medium-sized businesses and make other loans that may carry increased levels of credit risk
4. 07Our ability to grow our loan portfolio may be limited by, among other things, economic conditions, competition within our market areas, the timing of loan repayments, our ability to grow our core deposits, our ability to hire and retain experienced bankers and seasonality
5. 08If our Allowance for Credit Losses is not sufficient to cover losses inherent in our loan or securities portfolios, our results of operations and financial condition will be negatively impacted
6. 09Our accounting estimates and risk management processes rely on analytical and forecasting models and tools
7. 10Environmental liability associated with commercial lending could result in losses
8. 11We depend on the accuracy and completeness of information about customers
9. 12We may be subject to claims and litigation asserting lender liability
10. 13Liquidity risk could impair our ability to fund our operations and jeopardize our financial condition
11. 14Our ability to maintain required capital levels and adequate sources of funding and liquidity could be impacted by changes in the capital markets and deteriorating economic and market conditions

Risks Related to Strategic Initiatives, Including Our Combination with Synovus

1. 36We may not realize all of the anticipated benefits of our recently completed combination with Synovus, and integrating our and Synovus's operations may be more difficult, costly or time-consuming than expected
2. 37Our acquisitions and future expansion may result in additional risks
3. 38We may face risks with respect to future acquisitions

Regulatory and Compliance Risks

1. 39We operate in a highly regulated industry and changes in the regulatory landscape may increase our operating costs or restrict our activities
2. 40We must maintain adequate regulatory capital to support our business objectives
3. 41Pinnacle Financial is required to act as a source of financial and managerial strength for Pinnacle Bank in times of stress
4. 42Non-compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act, the Bank Secrecy Act or other laws and regulations related to money laundering and terrorist activity, like those issued by OFAC, could result in fines or sanctions against us or restrict our ability to make acquisitions