EQB releases Q3 2025 financial results and increases dividend 17% y/y

TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2025 /CNW/ - EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) today reported earnings for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2025. Earnings reflected continued growth in loans under management2, expanding originations and strong customer engagement in EQ Bank, however an unfavourable macroeconomic landscape and pressure in real estate markets continued to impact EQB earnings in Q3. This manifested in higher credit provisions and corresponding lower expectations for earnings for the remainder of fiscal 2025.EQB inc. (CNW Group/EQB Inc.)

Q3 2025 highlights compared to Q3 2024:

Adjusted net income1: $80.3 million, -32% y/y, -15% q/q (reported $73.4 million, -35% y/y, -19% q/q) Adjusted revenue1: $310 million, -5% y/y, -2% q/q (reported $306.1 million, -6% y/y, -3% q/q) with non-interest revenue contributing 18% of total Adjusted net interest income (NII)1:$254 million, -6% y/y & q/q (reported $250 million, -8% y/y & q/q) Adjusted net interest margin (NIM)1,2: 1.95%, -14 bps y/y, -25 bps q/q (reported 1.92%, -17 bps y/y, -28 bps q/q) Total AUM + AUA2 :$137 billion, +9% y/y, +2% q/q EQ Bankcustomers: +21% y/y, +5% q/q to 586,000 Book value per share:$82.37, +9% y/y, +2% q/q Common share dividends declared:$0.55 per share, +17% y/y, +4% q/q

YTD 2025 (nine months) highlights compared to YTD 2024:

Adjusted ROE1: 12.4% (reported 11.6%) Adjusted diluted EPS1: $7.36, -14% y/y (reported $6.88, -16% y/y) Adjusted net income1: $290.7 million, -14% y/y (reported $271.4 million, -16% y/y) Total capital ratio: 15.7% and CET1 ratio of 13.3%

"This was a difficult quarter for EQB as we mourned the loss of Andrew Moor. Turning to performance, while not unique to EQB, macroeconomic uncertainty and housing market conditions in Canada continued to weigh on credit performance and interest income," said Marlene Lenarduzzi, who acted as interim President and CEO during the quarter. "However, the resilience of our business model was underscored by clear loan book growth and expanding EQ Bank customer engagement. Our balance sheet is strong, and we are positioned for growth with Chadwick Westlake's appointment as our next chapter begins."

"It is an incredible privilege to join EQB this week as CEO, and my thanks to Marlene for her exceptional leadership. My focus over the coming months will include listening closely to stakeholders across Canada, sharpening our strategy and moving quickly where Canada's Challenger Bank will win to our full potential," said Chadwick Westlake, President and CEO. "We have charted our own course for over 50 years by focusing on the long-term, innovating with purpose and delivering for Canadians in ways that matter. That commitment remains unchanged. I am confident in our ability to build momentum and seize the opportunities ahead that will create better competition and options for Canadians, with earnings growth and leading returns for our shareholders."

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New executive leadership team appointments set stage for clear growth agenda

Effective August 25, 2025, accomplished bank industry executive Chadwick Westlake became President and CEO and joined the Company's board of directors As planned, Marlene Lenarduzzi returned to her role as Chief Risk Officer, having previously served as interim CEO following the death of Andrew Moor in June 2025 Anilisa Sainani appointed SVP and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 28, 2025; Ms. Sainani brings over two decades of diverse banking experience, most recently with RBC as Chief Operating Officer, CFO Group, and VP Finance, Chief Accountant, and is a nationally recognized financial leader as a CPA Fellow and Canada's Top 40 Under 40 recipient David Wilkes appointed to the new role of SVP and Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, effective August 28, 2025; uniquely equipped to deliver on EQB's bold growth agenda, Mr. Wilkes draws on 20 years of experience in banking and strategic leadership, joining EQB in 2022 from McKinsey & Company, where he was a Partner, and has since been a leader in the Bank's finance, strategy, corporate development and M&A, regulatory reporting and productivity functions

EQ Bank welcomes 26,000 new customers, bringing total to 586,000 +21% y/y, 5% q/q

EQ Bank continued to attract significant new customer interest with signups increasing 13% from Q1 and 7% from Q2; demand deposit growth accelerated, driven by the Notice Savings Account and payroll customer deposits, and overall deposits marked among the strongest q/q growth in the last three years to $9.7 billion Continued increase in payroll customers further cements EQ Bank's position as bank of choice and go-to source for innovative banking options EQ Bank Card reached a milestone of $1 billion in funds loaded as Canadians continue to embrace the domestic and international convenience of this no-fee, no added FX and interest-bearing prepaid card

Personal Lending portfolio benefits from strong uninsured single-family origination growth, driving uninsured loans under management2 to $24.4 billion +8% y/y, 2% q/q

Single-family uninsured originations increased +30% y/y with strong retention rates despite a complex macroeconomic environment as the Bank maintains its disciplined approach to underwriting, deepens its relationships with broker partners and continues to capture market share Decumulation lending (reverse mortgages and insurance lending) grew to $2.7 billion +41% y/y, +8% q/q, representing continued consumer demand and appreciation for differentiated, flexible solutions that support older Canadians including homeowners who wish to live in place on their terms

Commercial Banking portfolio enjoys continued leadership in insured multi-unit residential lending

The Bank reinforced its focus on multi-unit residential lending in major Canadian cities, maintaining a strong risk profile with more than 80% of commercial loans under management (LUM)2 insured under CMHC programs CMHC-insured multi-unit residential LUM2 grew +30% y/y, +8% q/q to $31.4 billion supported by ongoing demand for rental apartment construction and strong originations EQB's insured commercial construction lending portfolio grew +28% y/y, +6% q/q to $3.5 billion with new originations and draws related to construction financing

Provisions align with macroeconomic uncertainty as new formation rates show continued moderation

EQB's provision for credit losses (PCL) was $34.0 million in Q3, attributable to macroeconomic uncertainty, alongside delayed resolutions and weaker market values of secured assets Net impaired loans increased by $33.3 million in Q3 to $775 million, or 164 bps of total loan assets compared to 156 bps at Q2, 109 bps at Q3 2024; increase was driven by housing market pressure and delayed resolution times, while impaired formations slowed in Q3 The Bank is appropriately reserved for credit losses with net allowances as a percentage of total loan assets of 33 bps, compared to 29 bps at Q2 2025 and 26 bps at Q3 2024; the increase in net allowance rate was across all segments and driven by ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty

EQB increases common share dividend by 17% y/y, supported by diligent capital generation and allocation structure

EQB's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.55 per common share payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025, representing 17% increase from the dividend paid in September 2024

"While earnings and ROE did not meet our expectations in Q3, we were pleased with performance in our core lending markets and the continued momentum in EQ Bank customers and deposit growth," said David Wilkes, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer. "We have strong capital and liquidity, and we have continued to deploy capital where risk-adjusted returns are most favourable, delivering growth in both our uninsured and insured portfolios. With year-to-date financial results in mind, including the elevated PCLs and higher business investment, we are correspondingly reducing our expectations for the remainder of this fiscal year, however our medium-term targets remain consistent."

Analyst conference call and webcast: 10:30 a.m. ETAugust 28, 2025 Vincenza Sera, EQB Board Chair; Chadwick Westlake, President and CEO; Marlene Lenarduzzi, CRO; and David Wilkes, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, will host EQB's third quarter earnings call and webcast. The listen-only webcast with accompanying slides will be available at eqb.investorroom.com. To access the conference call with operator assistance, dial 416-945-7677 five minutes prior to the start time.

1 Adjusted measures and ratios are Non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) measures and ratios. Adjusted measures and ratios are calculated in the same manner as reported measures and ratios, except that financial information included in the calculation of adjusted measures and ratios is adjusted to exclude the impact of one-time acquisition and integration related costs, and certain items which management determines would have a significant impact on a reader's assessment of business performance. For additional information and a reconciliation of reported results to adjusted results, see the "Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios" section. 2 These are non-GAAP measures, see the "Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios" section. 3 PPPT represents pre-provision-pre-tax income, a non-GAAP measure of financial performance.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated balance sheet (unaudited)

($000s) As at July 31 2025 October 31, 2024 July 31, 2024 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents 485,757 591,641 509,608 Restricted cash 1,218,685 971,987 904,196 Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements 1,949,171 1,260,118 1,339,578 Investments 1,731,462 1,627,314 1,806,413 Loans – Personal 32,297,598 32,273,551 32,584,931 Loans – Commercial 14,890,241 14,760,367 15,372,643 Securitization retained interests 999,729 813,719 738,986 Deferred tax assets 19,967 36,104 30,481 Other assets 969,034 899,120 782,900 Total assets 54,561,644 53,233,921 54,069,736 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities: Deposits 36,360,714 33,739,612 33,258,969 Securitization liabilities 12,498,948 14,594,304 14,919,830 Obligations under repurchase agreements 148,623 - - Deferred tax liabilities 204,296 177,933 161,025 Funding facilities 1,385,306 946,956 1,803,221 Other liabilities 652,199 636,931 681,213 Total liabilities 51,250,086 50,095,736 50,824,258 Shareholders' Equity: Preferred shares - - 181,411 Common shares 512,172 505,876 501,594 Other equity instruments 147,360 147,440 147,808 Contributed deficit (15,034) (17,374) (25,801) Retained earnings 2,656,635 2,483,309 2,432,426 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 2,035 8,555 (3,964) Total equity attributable to equity holders of EQB 3,303,168 3,127,806 3,233,474 Non-controlling interests 8,390 10,379 12,004 Total equity 3,311,558 3,138,185 3,245,478 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 54,561,644 53,233,921 54,069,736

Consolidated statement of income (unaudited)

Three months ended Nine months ended ($000s, except per share amounts) July 31, 2025 July 31, 2024 July 31, 2025 July 31, 2024 Interest income: Loans – Personal 463,555 501,420 1,406,262 1,452,673 Loans – Commercial 217,209 256,788 651,317 777,511 Investments 12,899 16,432 38,557 51,187 Other 24,727 32,210 70,009 81,518 718,390 806,850 2,166,145 2,362,889 Interest expense: Deposits 334,109 387,208 999,309 1,111,772 Securitization liabilities 122,502 132,810 360,147 391,839 Funding facilities 11,703 12,773 22,015 41,577 Other 34 2,692 187 22,986 468,348 535,483 1,381,658 1,568,174 Net interest income 250,042 271,367 784,487 794,715 Non-interest revenue: Fees and other income 24,747 22,561 70,380 59,740 Net gains on loans and investments 521 6,145 3,854 18,267 Gain on sale and income from retained interests 26,468 22,755 71,430 65,341 Net gains on securitization activities and derivatives 4,351 4,410 14,563 4,607 56,087 55,871 160,227 147,955 Revenue 306,129 327,238 944,714 942,670 Provision for credit losses 33,968 21,274 82,880 59,026 Revenue after provision for credit losses 272,161 305,964 861,834 883,644 Non-interest expenses: Compensation and benefits 79,791 69,912 230,005 202,242 Other 91,163 80,657 261,394 238,232 170,954 150,569 491,399 440,474 Income before income taxes 101,207 155,395 370,435 443,170 Income taxes: Current 13,455 44,083 56,412 115,351 Deferred 14,388 (842) 42,657 5,567 27,843 43,241 99,069 120,918 Net income 73,364 112,154 271,366 322,252 Dividends on preferred shares - 2,351 - 7,054 Distribution to LRCN holders - - 4,410 - Net income available to common shareholders and non-controlling interests 73,364 109,803 266,956 315,198 Net income attributable to common shareholders and non-controlling interest: Common shareholders 73,014 109,538 265,949 314,454 Non-controlling interests 350 265 1,007 744 73,364 109,803 266,956 315,198 Earnings per share: Basic 1.91 2.86 6.93 8.24 Diluted 1.90 2.84 6.88 8.17

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (unaudited)

Three months ended Nine months ended ($000s) July 31, 2025 July 31, 2024 July 31, 2025 July 31, 2024 Net income 73,364 112,154 271,366 322,252 Other comprehensive income – items that will be reclassified subsequently to income: Debt instruments at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income: Net change in (losses) gains on fair value (11,334) 34,658 4,693 59,979 Reclassification of net losses (gains) to income 13,075 (31,278) 1,486 (49,918) Other comprehensive income – items that will not be reclassified subsequently to income: Equity instruments designated at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income: Net change in gains on fair value - 534 868 2,086 Reclassification of net losses (gains) to retained earnings - 490 (868) 490 1,741 4,404 6,179 12,637 Income tax expense (639) (1,194) (1,928) (3,427) 1,102 3,210 4,251 9,210 Cash flow hedges: Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on fair value 5,501 (23,284) (7,688) (23,553) Reclassification of net gains to income (6,954) (2,844) (16,315) (14,608) (1,453) (26,128) (24,003) (38,161) Income tax recovery 3 7,084 6,083 10,366 (1,450) (19,044) (17,920) (27,795) Total other comprehensive loss (348) (15,834) (13,669) (18,585) Total comprehensive income 73,016 96,320 257,697 303,667 Total comprehensive income attributable to: Common shareholders 72,666 93,704 252,280 295,869 Other equity and preferred shareholders - 2,351 4,410 7,054 Non-controlling interests 350 265 1,007 744 73,016 96,320 257,697 303,667

Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity (unaudited)

($000s) Three-month period ended July 31, 2025 Common
Shares Other equity
instruments Contributed
Deficit Retained
Earnings Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) Cash Flow
Hedges Financial
Instruments at
FVOCI Total Attributable to
equity holders Non-
controlling
interests Total Balance, beginning of period 510,973 147,360 (19,177) 2,607,001 5,147 (2,803) 2,344 3,248,501 9,661 3,258,162 Net Income - - - 73,014 - - - 73,014 350 73,364 Transfer of AOCI losses to net income, net of tax - - - - - 39 39 39 - 39 Other comprehensive loss,

net of tax - - - - (1,450) 1,102 (348) (348) - (348) Exercise of stock options 952 - - - - - - 952 - 952 Common share dividends - - - (20,297) - - - (20,297) (462) (20,759) Put option – non-controlling interests - - (1,442) - - - - (1,442) - (1,442) Acquisition of non-controlling interests - - 4,242 (3,083) - - - 1,159 (1,159) - Stock-based compensation - - 1,590 - - - - 1,590 - 1,590 Transfer relating to the exercise  of stock options 247 - (247) - - - - - - - Balance, end of period 512,172 147,360 (15,034) 2,656,635 3,697 (1,662) 2,035 3,303,168 8,390 3,311,558

($000s) Three-month period ended July 31, 2024 Preferred
Shares Common
Shares Contributed
deficit Retained
Earnings Accumulated other

comprehensive income (loss) Other equity
instruments Cash
Flow
Hedges Financial
Instruments
at FVOCI Total Attributable
to equity
holders Non-controlling
interests Total Balance, beginning of period 181,411 495,707 - (24,811) 2,359,116 34,867 (42,671) (7,804) 3,003,619 12,189 3,015,808 Net Income - - - - 111,889 - - - 111,889 265 112,154 Realized loss on sale of shares, net of tax - - - - (18,975) - - - (18,975) - (18,975) Transfer of AOCI losses to retained earnings, net of tax - - - - - - 18,618 18,618 18,618 - 18,618 Transfer of AOCI losses to net    income, net of tax - - - - - - 1,056 1,056 1,056 - 1,056 Other comprehensive loss,

net of tax - - - - - (19,044) 3,210 (15,834) (15,834) - (15,834) Exercise of stock options - 5,005 - - - - - - 5,005 - 5,005 Limited recourse capital notes  issued - - 150,000 - - - - - 150,000 - 150,000 Issuance cost, net of tax - - (2,192) - - - - - (2,192) - (2,192) Dividends: Preferred shares - - - - (2,351) - - - (2,351) - (2,351) Common shares - - - - (17,253) - - - (17,253) (450) (17,703) Put option – non-controlling interests - - - (1,032) - - - - (1,032) - (1,032) Stock-based compensation - - - 924 - - - - 924 - 924 Transfer relating to the exercise of stock options - 882 - (882) - - - - - - - Balance, end of period 181,411 501,594 147,808 (25,801) 2,432,426 15,823 (19,787) (3,964) 3,233,474 12,004 3,245,478

($000s) Nine-month period ended July 31, 2025 Common
Shares Other equity
instruments Contributed
Deficit Retained
Earnings Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) Cash Flow Hedges Financial
Instruments at
FVOCI Total Attributable
to equity
holders Non-
controlling
interests Total Balance, beginning of period 505,876 147,440 (17,374) 2,483,309 21,617 (13,062) 8,555 3,127,806 10,379 3,138,185 Net Income - - - 270,359 - - - 270,359 1,007 271,366 Realized loss on sale of shares,

net of tax - - - (6,377) - - - (6,377) - (6,377) Transfer of AOCI losses to retained   earnings, net of tax - - ...- - - 7,016 7,016 7,016 - 7,016 Transfer of AOCI losses to net income, net of tax - - - - - 133 133 133 - 133 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax - - - - (17,920) 4,251 (13,669) (13,669) - (13,669) Exercise of stock options 8,089 - - - - - - 8,089 - 8,089 Common shares repurchased and  cancelled (3,740) - - (24,432) - - - (28,172) - (28,172) Issuance cost, net of tax - (80) - - - - - (80) - (80) Limited recourse capital notes distributions, net of tax - - - (4,410) - - - (4,410) - (4,410) Common share dividends - - - (58,731) - - - (58,731) (1,837) (60,568) Put option – non-controlling interests - - (3,776) - - - - (3,776) - (3,776) Acquisition of non-controlling interests - - 4,242 (3,083) - - - 1,159 (1,159) - Stock-based compensation - - 3,821 - - - - 3,821 - 3,821 Transfer relating to the exercise of stock options 1,947 - (1,947) - - - - - - - Balance, end of period 512,172 147,360 (15,034) 2,656,635 3,697 (1,662) 2,035 3,303,168 8,390 3,311,558

($000s) Nine-month period ended July 31, 2024 Preferred
Shares Common
Shares Other equity
instruments Contributed
Surplus
(Deficit) Retained
Earnings Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) Cash Flow
Hedges Financial
Instruments
at FVOCI Total Attributable
to equity
holders Non-
controlling
interests Total Balance, beginning of period 181,411 471,014 - 12,795 2,185,480 43,618 (48,775) (5,157) 2,845,543 - 2,845,543 NCI on acquisition - - - - - - - - - 12,310 12,310 Net Income - - - - 321,508 - - - 321,508 744 322,252 Realized loss on sale of shares,

net of tax - - - - (18,975) - - - (18,975) - (18,975) Transfer of AOCI losses to retained earnings, net of tax - - - - - - 18,618 18,618 18,618 - 18,618 Transfer of AOCI losses to net income, net of tax - - - - - - 1,160 1,160 1,160 - 1,160 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax - - - - - (27,795) 9,210 (18,585) (18,585) - (18,585) Common shares issued 11,000 - - - - - - 11,000 - 11,000 Exercise of stock options - 16,844 - - - - - - 16,844 - 16,844 Limited recourse capital notes issued - - 150,000 - - - - - 150,000 - 150,000 Issuance cost, net of tax - - (2,192) - - - - - (2,192) - (2,192) Dividends: Preferred shares - - - - (7,054) - - - (7,054) - (7,054) Common shares - - - - (48,533) - - - (48,533) (1,050) (49,583) Put option – non-controlling interests - - - (38,897) - - - - (38,897) - (38,897) Stock-based compensation - - - 3,037 - - - - 3,037 - 3,037 Transfer relating to the exercise of stock options - 2,736 - (2,736) - - - - - - - Balance, end of period 181,411 501,594 147,808 (25,801) 2,432,426 15,823 (19,787) (3,964) 3,233,474 12,004 3,245,478

Consolidated statement of cash flows (unaudited)

Three months ended Nine months ended ($000s) July 31, 2025 July 31, 2024 July 31, 2025 July 31, 2024 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income 73,364 112,154 271,366 322,252 Adjustments for non-cash items in net income: Financial instruments at fair value through income 110,533 (14,453) (67,817) (3,093) Amortization of premiums/discount on investments (692) (13,393) (6,275) (44,422) Amortization of capital assets and intangible costs 16,844 13,253 49,238 36,373 Provision for credit losses 33,968 21,274 82,880 59,026 Securitization gains (18,027) (16,656) (48,653) (48,658) Stock-based compensation 1,590 924 3,821 3,037 Income taxes 27,843 43,241 99,069 120,918 Securitization retained interests 44,691 33,670 126,389 92,304 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Restricted cash (222,094) (121,048) (246,698) (137,001) Securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements 150,866 60,377 (689,053) (430,745) Loans receivable, net of securitizations (176,355) (132,856) (442,501) (847,878) Other assets (9,003) (97,507) (8,922) (106,038) Deposits 1,349,617 (924,138) 2,605,032 1,165,004 Securitization liabilities (1,060,539) (269,988) (2,128,524) 407,423 Obligations under repurchase agreements 64,531 - 148,623 (1,128,238) Funding facilities (25,064) 963,380 438,350 71,634 Other liabilities (27,275) (53,946) 38,124 (12,310) Income taxes paid (20,287) (21,742) (88,046) (71,816) Cash flows from (used in) operating activities 314,511 (417,454) 136,403 (552,228) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of common shares 952 5,005 8,089 27,844 Net proceeds from issuance of limited recourse notes - 147,808 (80) 147,808 Common share repurchased and cancelled - - (28,172) - Dividends paid on preferred shares - (2,351) - (7,054) Dividends paid on common shares (20,759) (17,253) (60,568) (48,533) Distribution to other equity holders - - (4,410) - Cash flows (used in) from financing activities (19,807) 133,209 (85,141) 120,065 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of investments (370,789) (7,896) (387,208) (352,319) Acquisition of subsidiary - - - (75,483) Proceeds on sale or redemption of investments 82,864 132,370 242,337 789,016 Net change in Canada Housing Trust re-investment accounts - 22,050 53,032 69,009 Purchase of capital assets and system development costs (21,769) (9,890) (65,307) (37,926) Cash flows (used in) from investing activities (309,694) 136,634 (157,146) 392,297 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (14,990) (147,611) (105,884) (39,866) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 500,747 657,219 591,641 549,474 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 485,757 509,608 485,757 509,608 Supplemental statement of cash flows disclosure: Interest received 683,755 975,954 2,062,196 2,510,358 Interest paid (498,078) (646,530) (1,325,193) (1,461,202) Dividends received - 521 350 1,634

About EQB Inc.

EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is a leading digital financial services company with $137 billion in combined assets under management and administration (as at July 31, 2025). It offers banking services through Equitable Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary and Canada's seventh largest bank by assets, and wealth management through ACM Advisors, a majority owned subsidiary specializing in alternative assets. As Canada's Challenger Bank™, Equitable Bank has a clear mission to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. It leverages technology to deliver exceptional personal and commercial banking experiences and services to over 761,000 customers and more than six million credit union members through its businesses. Through its digital EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca) its customers have named it one of Canada's top banks on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.

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Non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Financial Measures and Ratios

In addition to GAAP prescribed measures, this news release references certain non-GAAP measures, including adjusted financial results, that we believe provide useful information to investors regarding EQB's financial condition and results of operations. Readers are cautioned that non-GAAP measures often do not have any standardized meaning, and therefore, are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.

Adjustments listed below are presented on a pre-tax basis:

Q3 2025

$4.0 million fair value adjustment on a covered bond maturity; $2.6 million accelerated long-term incentive expense following the former CEO's passing; $0.9 million new office lease related expenses; and $2.0 million intangible asset amortization.

Q2 2025

$3.4 million new office lease related expenses prior to occupancy, and $2.0 million intangible asset amortization.

Q3 2024

$2.7 million non-recurring operational effectiveness expenses and acquisition and integration-related costs associated with Concentra and ACM; $2.2 million intangible asset amortization; and $1.7 million provision for credit losses due to change in ECL methodology from five to four economic scenarios and associated weights.

The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP reported financial results to non-GAAP adjusted financial results. For additional adjusted measures and information regarding non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios section of this MD&A.

Reconciliation of reported and adjusted financial results For the three months ended For the nine months ended ($000s, except share and per share amounts) 31-Jul-25 30-Apr-25 31-Jul-24 31-Jul -25 31-Jul-24 Reported results Net interest income 250,042 271,059 271,367 784,487 794,715 Non-interest revenue 56,087 44,891 55,871 160,227 147,955 Revenue 306,129 315,950 327,238 944,714 942,670 Non-interest expense 170,954 161,190 150,569 491,399 440,474 Pre-provision pre-tax income(1) 135,175 154,760 176,669 453,315 502,196 Provision for credit loss 33,968 30,234 21,274 82,880 59,026 Income tax expense 27,843 34,234 43,241 99,069 120,918 Net income 73,364 90,292 112,154 271,366 322,252 Net income available to common shareholders 73,014 85,533 109,538 265,949 314,454 Adjustments Net interest income – covered bond fair value adjustment 4,035 - - 4,035 - Non-interest expenses – accelerated incentive expense (2,594) - - (2,594) - Non-interest expenses – new office lease related expenses (857) (3,363) - (7,009) - Non-interest expenses – non-recurring operational effectiveness and acquisition-related costs(2) - - (2,652) (1,782) (10,416) Non-interest expenses – intangible asset amortization (1,969) (1,969) (2,223) (5,907) (7,219) Provision for credit loss – equipment financing - - (5,018) - Provision for credit loss – ECL methodology change and weights - (1,698) - (1,698) Pre-tax adjustments 9,455 5,332 6,573 26,345 19,333 Income tax expense – tax impact on above adjustments(3) 2,561 1,414 1,543 7,014 5,009 Post-tax adjustments – net income 6,894 3,918 5,030 19,331 14,324 Adjustments attributed to minority interests (230) (259) (310) (750) (624) Post-tax adjustments – net income to common shareholders 6,664 3,659 4,720 18,581 13,700 Adjusted results Net interest income 254,077 271,059 271,367 788,522 794,715 Non-interest revenue 56,087 44,891 55,871 160,227 147,955 Revenue 310,164 315,950 327,238 948,749 942,670 Non-interest expense 165,534 155,858 145,694 474,107 422,839 Pre-provision pre-tax income(1) 144,630 160,092 181,544 474,642 519,831 Provision for credit loss 33,968 30,234 19,576 77,862 57,328 Income tax expenses(3) 30,404 35,649 44,784 106,083 125,927 Net income 80,258 94,209 117,184 290,697 336,576 Net income available to common shareholders 79,678 89,190 114,258 284,530 328,154 Diluted earnings per share Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding 38,519,991 38,662,002 38,606,268 38,654,423 38,490,651 Diluted earnings per share – reported 1.90 2.21 2.84 6.88 8.17 Diluted earnings per share – adjusted 2.07 2.31 2.96 7.36 8.53 Diluted earnings per share – adjustment impact 0.17 0.10 0.12 0.48 0.36

(1) This is a non-GAAP measure, see Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios section. (2) Includes non-recurring operational effectiveness and acquisition and integration-related costs associated with Concentra Bank and ACM. (3) Income tax expense associated with non-GAAP adjustment was calculated based on the statutory tax rate applicable for that period.

Other non-GAAP financial measures and ratios:

Adjusted return on equity (ROE) is calculated on an annualized basis and is defined as adjusted net income available to common shareholders as a percentage of weighted average common shareholders' equity (reported) outstanding during the period. Assets under administration (AUA): is sum of (1) assets over which EQB's subsidiaries have been named as trustee, custodian, executor, administrator, or other similar role; (2) loans held by credit unions for which EQB's subsidiaries act as servicer. Assets under management (AUM): is the sum of total balance sheet assets, loan principal derecognized but still managed by EQB, and assets managed on behalf on investors. Loans under management (LUM): is the sum of loan principal reported on the consolidated balance sheet and loan principal derecognized but still managed by EQB. Net interest margin (NIM): this profitability measure is calculated on an annualized basis by dividing net interest income by the average total interest earning assets for the period. Pre-provision pre-tax income (PPPT): this is the difference between revenue and non-interest expenses. Total loan assets: this is calculated on a gross basis (prior to allowance for credit losses) as the sum of both Loans – Personal and Loans – Commercial on the balance sheet and adding their associated allowance for credit losses.Cision

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