What happened
Burke Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ: BHRB) filed a September 2026 presentation for a $100 million fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes offering due 2036. The notes have a 5-year call.
Keefe, Bruyette Woods, A Stifel Company is the sole manager. The company said it will use the proceeds plus cash on hand to redeem up to $117.6 million of subordinated debt and up to $15.0 million of preferred stock.
The presentation also showed 2Q2026 net income applicable to common shares of $9.257 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.03.
Key numbers
| Metric | Latest | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offering size | $100 million | SEC 8-K | |
| Maximum redemptions | up to $132.6 million | Calculated from SEC 8-K | |
| Net income applicable to common shares | $9.257 million | SEC 8-K | |
| Adjusted diluted EPS | $2.03 | SEC 8-K | |
| Non-interest expense | $93.5 million | SEC 8-K | |
| Adjusted non-interest expense | $61.1 million | SEC 8-K |
Why it matters
The filing links new funding to the LINKBANCORP merger, which closed May 1, 2026. The planned redemptions add up to $132.6 million, which is $32.6 million more than the $100 million offering before any cash on hand is added.
That matters because Burke Herbert is still reshaping its capital stack after the deal. Investors will watch whether the new mix supports growth without pressure on capital or funding. The presentation showed a loan-to-deposit ratio of 89.2%, brokered deposits of $120.7 million, and total available borrowing capacity of $6.0 billion.
Reported non-interest expense was $93.5 million, including $32.4 million of merger-related expense. Adjusted non-interest expense was $61.1 million. The cleaner run rate is still not fully visible.
What's next
Systems and operational integration was completed in June 2026. That makes 3Q2026 the first quarter reflecting a fully converted operating platform.
That quarter is the next test of whether merger-related drag has faded and whether adjusted expense trends are steadier.
A better showing on adjusted non-interest expense would support the case. If merger-related expense stays high, investors will have less clarity on the earnings power of the combined company.
Sources
- SEC 8-K Exhibit 99.1 — September 2026 Fixed Income Investor Presentation
- Calculated from SEC 8-K — Maximum redemptions total up to $132.6 million, which is $32.6 million more than the $100 million offering before any cash on hand is added.
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