• Provision for credit losses on total loans as a percentage of average loans – annualized provision for credit losses on loans, committed but undrawn credit exposures and letters of credit divided by average total loans. Provisions for credit losses related to debt securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) and other financial assets are excluded. • Provision for credit losses on impaired loans as a percentage of average loans – annualized provision for credit losses on impaired loans divided by average total loans. • Provision for credit losses on performing loans as a percentage of average loans – annualized provision for credit losses on performing loans (Stage 1 and 2) divided by average total loans. • Average balances – average daily balances. WHO WE ARE CWB is the only full-service bank in Canada with a strategic focus to meet the unique financial needs of businesses and their owners. We provide our nationwide clients with full-service business and personal banking, specialized financing, comprehensive wealth management offerings, and trust services. Clients choose CWB for a differentiated level of service through specialized expertise, customized solutions, and faster response times relative to the competition. Our people take the time to understand our clients and their business, and work as a united team to provide holistic solutions and advice. We are firmly committed to the responsible creation of value for all our stakeholders and our approach to sustainability will support our continued success. GROWTH STRATEGY Our highly engaged teams operate within a client-centric and collaborative culture, with a core focus as the best full-service bank for business owners in Canada. We continue to transform our capabilities to offer a superior full-service client experience through a range of in-person and evolving digital channels. These improving capabilities support growth of full-service client relationships in targeted segments that fit within our strategic growth objectives and prudent risk appetite. Ongoing strategic execution will create long-term value for shareholders as we deliver strong growth of full-service clients and capitalize on the opportunities available to us as we continue to expand our geographic footprint outside of Western Canada, including an increased presence in the Ontario market.
Our differentiated market position and strategy has set the stage for CWB to deliver profitable long-term growth and enhance shareholder returns for years to come.
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