First Horizon National Corporation (FHN)

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First Horizon Corporation's Momentum Continues with Strong First Quarter 2024 Results; Net Income Available to Common Shareholders of $184 Million or EPS of $0.33; $195 Million or $0.35 on an Adjusted Basis - up 9% Over Prior Quarter* (4/17/24)

1Q24 ROTCE of 11.0% and Adjusted ROTCE of 11.6% with Tangible Book Value per Share of $12.16, up $0.03 QoQ*

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") today reported first quarter net income available to common shareholders of $184 million or earnings per share of $0.33, compared with fourth quarter 2023 NIAC of $175 million or earnings per share of $0.31. First quarter 2024 results were reduced by a net $12 million after-tax or $0.02 per share of notable items compared with $3 million or $0.01 per share in fourth quarter 2023. Excluding notable items, adjusted first quarter 2024 NIAC of $195 million or $0.35 per share increased from $178 million or $0.32 per share in fourth quarter 2023.

"We reported a strong quarter with 10% growth in adjusted net income available to common shareholders from the fourth quarter. We achieved positive operating leverage versus the prior quarter, as revenue increased and expenses declined. Revenue growth was driven by margin expansion in the core banking franchise, as well as significant improvement in our counter-cyclical businesses," said Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Bryan Jordan. "Credit quality remains stable, and our strong capital and liquidity position us to continue to win new client relationships and deepen existing ones."

Jordan continued, "As we celebrate our 160th year in business, I remain confident in our ability to build on the value and earnings power of our long-standing organization to deliver exceptional results to our shareholders."

Conference Call Information

Analysts, investors and interested parties may call toll-free starting at 8:15 a.m. CT on April 17, 2024 by dialing 1-833-470-1428 (if calling from the U.S.) or 404-975-4839 (if calling from outside the U.S) and entering access code 883096. The conference call will begin at 8:30 a.m. CT.

Participants can also opt to listen to the live audio webcast at https://ir.firsthorizon.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx.

A replay of the call will be available beginning at noon CT on April 17 until midnight CT on May 1, 2024. To listen to the replay, dial 1-866-813-9403 (U.S. callers); the access code is 492536. A replay of the webcast will also be available on our website on April 17 and will be archived on the site for one year.

First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $81.8 billion in assets as of March 31, 2024, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

*References to "Adjusted" results exclude notable items and are Non-GAAP Financial Measures. All references to loans include leases. All references to earnings per share are based on diluted shares. Please see page 4 for information on our use of Non-GAAP measures and a reconciliation of these measures to GAAP beginning on page 20 of FHN's complete 1Q24 earnings release available at https://ir.firsthorizon.com.

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