Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward
-looking statements” concerning the Corporation’s future economic,
operational and financial performance. The words or phrases
“expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “plans,”
“forecast,” “believe” and similar expressions are meant to identify
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are
subject to the safe harbor created by such sections. The Corporation cautions
readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward
-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and advises readers
that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates
and assumptions by us that are difficult to predict. Various
factors, some of which are beyond our control, including, but not
limited to, the uncertainties more fully discussed in Part I, Item
1A, “Risk Factors” of the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the following, could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in,
or implied by, such forward-looking statements: the effect
of the current global interest rate environment (including the potential for
ongoing reductions in interest rates) and inflation levels on the level, composition
and performance of the Corporation’s assets and liabilities, and
corresponding effects on the Corporation’s net interest income,
net interest margin, loan originations, deposit attrition, overall
results of operations, and liquidity position; the effects
of changes in the interest rate environment, including any adverse
change in the Corporation’s ability to attract and retain clients and
gain acceptance from current and prospective customers for new
products and services,
including those related to the offering of digital banking and financial
services; volatility in the financial services industry, which could
result in, among other things, bank deposit runoffs, liquidity
constraints, and increased regulatory requirements and costs;
uncertainty as to the ability of FirstBank to retain its core deposits
and generate sufficient cash flow through its wholesale funding
sources, which may require us to sell investment securities at a loss;
the impacts of natural or man-made disasters, widespread health emergencies,
geopolitical conflicts (including sanctions, war or armed conflict
such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, ongoing conflicts in the
Middle East, such as the war in Iran); adverse changes in general
political and economic conditions in Puerto Rico, the U.S., and the U.S.
and British Virgin Islands, including in the interest rate
environment, unemployment rates, market liquidity, housing absorption
rates, real estate markets and U.S. capital markets; general competitive
factors and other market risks as well as the implementation of existent
or planned strategic growth opportunities, including risks, uncertainties,
and other factors or events related to any business acquisitions, dispositions
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strategic partnerships, strategic operational investments including
system conversions, and any anticipated efficiencies or other
expected results related thereto; the impact of litigation or the threat
of litigation, including any settlements or judgments
against the Corporation, and the potential resulting liabilities,
costs, negative publicity or other reputational harm; the effects of
asserted and unasserted claims and the extent of available insurance
coverage; uncertainty as to the implementation of the debt restructuring
plan of Puerto Rico and the Fiscal Plan for Puerto Rico as certified
on June 6, 2025 by the Financial Oversight and Management Board
for Puerto Rico, or any revisions to it, on our clients and
loan portfolios, and any potential impact from future economic or political
developments and tax regulations in Puerto Rico; the impact of government
financial assistance for hurricane recovery and other
disaster relief on economic activity in Puerto Rico; the timing of sales of
properties from our other real estate owned (“OREO”) portfolio;
the impacts of applicable legislative, tax or regulatory changes
on the Corporation’s financial condition or performance;
and the effect of continued changes in the fiscal, monetary, and trade
policies and regulations of the U.S. federal government, the Puerto
Rico government and other governments. The Corporation does
not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to
update any “forward-looking statements” to reflect occurrences
or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except
as required by the federal securities laws. Non-GAAP Financial
Measures In addition to the Corporation’s financial information
presented in accordance with GAAP, management uses
certain “non-GAAP” financial measures” within the meaning
of Regulation G promulgated by the SEC, to clarify and enhance
understanding of past performance and prospects for the future. Please
refer to pages 14-16 for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures
and calculations. 2