PNC Financial sees share repurchase activity to be reduced in Q3

PNC Financial Services Group announced that last week it received the results of the Federal Reserve’s 2023 Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review, or CCAR. PNC stated: “Consistent with the SCB framework, which allows for capital returns in amounts in excess of the SCB minimum levels, our board of directors has authorized a repurchase framework under the previously approved repurchase program of up to 100 million common shares, of which approximately 47% were still available for repurchase at March 31, 2023. Due to the expected issuance by the Federal banking agencies of proposed rules to adjust the Basel III capital framework, share repurchase activity is expected to be reduced in the third quarter of 2023 compared to recent prior quarters. PNC continues to evaluate and may adjust share repurchase activity, as actual amounts and timing are dependent on market and economic conditions as well as other factors. PNC’s common share repurchases may be executed in privately negotiated transactions or through the open market, including under Rule 10b5-1 plans.”