FBPMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

FBP significantly strengthened its balance sheet through debt reduction and cash accumulation while maintaining steady earnings growth.

The company substantially increased its cash position while reducing total debt by nearly half, indicating strong capital management and improved financial flexibility. The reference to the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" suggests new regulatory considerations that investors should monitor for potential operational impacts.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

FBP demonstrated solid financial improvement with cash and equivalents growing substantially to $2.5 billion while total debt declined meaningfully to $290 million, creating a much stronger balance sheet position. Net income grew a healthy 15.4% to $344.9 million, and stockholders equity increased to $2.0 billion. The combination of deleveraging, cash accumulation, and steady profit growth signals effective capital allocation and operational discipline.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+70.2%
$1.5B$2.5B

Cash position surged 70.2% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+50.1%
$102.4M$153.7M

Share repurchases increased 50.1% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
-48.4%
$561.7M$290.0M

Debt reduced 48.4% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+17.8%
$1.7B$2.0B

Equity base grew 17.8% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Net Income
P&L
+15.4%
$298.7M$344.9M

Net income grew 15.4% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+11%
$404.1M$448.6M

Operating cash flow grew 11% — strong conversion of earnings to cash, healthy business fundamentals.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-27
PRIOR — 2025-02-28
ADDED
s Long-Term Foreign- Currency Issuer Default Rating and negative ratings outlooks; the impacts of applicable legislative, tax, or regulatory changes or changes in legislative, tax, or regulatory priorities, including as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, the reduction in staffing at U.S.
federal government shutdowns and political impasses, and uncertainties regarding the U.S.
As of December 31, 2025, the Corporation had total assets of $19.1 billion, including loans held for investment of $13.1 billion, total deposits of $16.7 billion, and total stockholders equity of $2.0 billion.
The limited liability corporation organized under the laws of Act 60 of 2019 has one wholly-owned subsidiary organized under such laws.
The Corporation sees effective ESG management as a critical step towards a sustainable and successful future.
During 2021, the Corporation adopted an ESG framework to guide its corporate sustainability strategy and governance.
In 2025, the Corporation published its most recent First Bancorp Corporate Sustainability Report for 2024 (the 2024 Report ), which provides 7 disclosure on a wide range of ESG topics, including governance; business ethics and compliance; responsible marketing and sales practices; sustainable and accessible finance; responsible banking, including details as to data security and cyber management; people and culture; community impact; and environmental responsibility.
As part of the sustainability governance structure set forth in FirstBanCorp.
The Sustainability Committee is tasked with aligning priorities and initiatives for the year, setting and monitoring long-term objectives, and leading the annual reporting process on sustainability-related topics.
Employees As of December 31, 2025, the Corporation and its subsidiaries had 3,218 regular employees representing a 3.4% increase in overall headcount from December 31, 2024.
REMOVED
s Long-Term Foreign- Currency Issuer Default Rating and negative ratings outlooks; the impacts of applicable legislative, tax, or regulatory changes or changes in legislative, tax, or regulatory priorities, the reduction in staffing at U.S.
governmental agencies, potential government shutdowns, and political impasses, including uncertainties regarding the U.S.
As of December 31, 2024, the Corporation had total assets of $19.3 billion, including loans held for investment of $12.7 billion, total deposits of $16.9 billion, and total stockholders equity of $1.7 billion.
The Corporation sees effective ESG management as a critical step towards a sustainable, inclusive and successful future.
During 2021, the Corporation adopted an ESG framework through which it established and communicated its corporate sustainability strategy and overarching governance policy.
In 2024, the Corporation continued evolving its Corporate Sustainability program, including the publication of its annual First BanCorp.
The 2023 Report disclosed information on a wide range of ESG topics, including governance and oversight; business ethics and compliance; responsible marketing and sales practices; sustainable and accessible finance; responsible banking, including details as to data security and cyber management; people and culture; community impact; and environmental stewardship.
As part of the ESG governance structure set forth in FirstBanCorp.
The Sustainability Committee is tasked with aligning priorities and initiatives for the year, setting and monitoring long-term objectives and goals, and leading the annual reporting process on ESG related topics.
Employees As of December 31, 2024, the Corporation and its subsidiaries had 3,113 regular employees representing a 2% decrease in overall headcount from December 31, 2023.
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