Company: HBAN
Filing Date: 2025-07-14
Form Type: 425
Source: 0001140361-25-025734
Chunk: 7

Company: HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC /MD/
Filing Date: 2025-07-14
Form: 425
Chunk 7
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Exhibit 99.1

| NEWS RELEASE |

July 14, 2025

Huntington Investor Relations:Eric Wasserstrom, 312-762-2155, eric.wasserstrom@huntington.com Huntington Media:Tracy Pesho, 216-276-3301, tracy.pesho@huntington.com Veritex Investor Relations and Media:LaVonda Renfro, 972-349-6129, lrenfro@veritexbank.com Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Announces Acquisition of Veritex and Provides Preliminary 2025 Second Quarter Results Veritex acquisition accelerates Huntington’s organic growth initiatives in high-growth Texas markets; Strong 2Q results reflect growth in loans and deposits, sustained strong revenue and profit growth, as well as continued excellent credit performance Columbus, Ohioand Dallas, Texas- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN), a top ten regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and Veritex Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBTX), a bank holding company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, today announced entry into a definitive merger agreement, and Huntington announced preliminary second quarter results. This strategic acquisition accelerates Huntington’s strong organic growth in Texas by expanding its presence in Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. As of March 31, 2025, Veritex reported approximately $13 billion in assets, $9 billion in loans, and $11 billion in deposits. “This combination supports our ambitions and reflects our long-term commitment to the state of Texas, one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing economies in the country,” said Steve Steinour, Chairman, President and CEO of Huntington Bancshares. “The Veritex team brings deep local relationships, a strong commercial banking franchise and customer loyalty, and this partnership will serve as a springboard for substantial future growth in the state.” “Veritex has always been a people and community focused bank. We have found a partner in Huntington Bank who shares and lives out those same values,” said Malcolm Holland, Chairman, President and CEO of Veritex. “We are very excited about becoming part of the Huntington family and bringing more capabilities to our Texas clients than ever before.” Holland will join Huntington in a non-executive role as Chairman of Texas and continue his work to serve local customers and communities. Veritex, headquartered in Dallas, operates more than 30 branches across key Texas markets including Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.