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# Investing in and expanding across the Chicago major metropolitan area

## Making waves in Chicagoland

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WF is more than a bank, we're a valuable part of growing communities. With a strengthened commitment to the Chicago area, we’re doubling the size of our Commercial Banking sales team, increasing our number of retail banking centers, and actively supporting community advancement through foundation grants and commercial real estate loans for multifamily and affordable housing.

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## Building a stronger local presence

### Doubling Commercial bankers

We're doubling the number of Commercial Bankers to allow us to reach more middle market and large businesses

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### Adding retail banking centers

We're growing the number of retail banking centers in and around downtown and in historically under invested areas.

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### Giving through philanthropic efforts

Our Chicago philanthropic giving is in support of housing, small business growth, financial health, and sustainability.

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## Committed to helping Chicagoland businesses succeed financially

### “We’re in Chicago, for Chicago”

WF Commercial Banking brings together market-leading solutions, industry experience, strategic insights, and a focus on building long-term relationships, all with the objective of helping our customers succeed.
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## Insights to help you succeed financially

### Rethinking treasury for a 24x7x365 world

Creating the treasury infrastructure to make real-time a reality.

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### Vendor payment best practices

Recommendations to improve your bottom line

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### Asset-based versus cash flow loans

Which approach is right for your business?

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### Supply Chain Finance

What is supplier financing and how does it work? (PDF)

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## Commercial Banking leadership

### #3 in U.S. lead relationship

market share for middle market - $100M - $500M

### #3 in U.S. lead relationship

market share for emerging middle market - $25M - $100M

### #1 Overall bookrunner for middle market syndicated loans

### #1 Left lead arranger for asset-based loans

### #1 Joint bookrunner for asset-based loans

### #3 Equipment finance lender

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## Solutions designed to meet business needs

- Commercial Loans and Lines of Credit
- Asset-based Lending
- Equipment Financing
- Global Trade and Supplier Finance

- Renewable Energy and Environmental Finance
- Strategic Capital Solutions
- Global Payments and Liquidity Solutions
- Investment Banking

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## Featured customer success stories

### MUSH turns overnight oats into a thriving business

MUSH is tracking toward $100 million in revenue by year-end 2025.
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### Discover how Chomps meat sticks became a snack sensation

Chomps’ growth from a bootstrapped startup to a national brand is just the beginning. With the help of WF, it has plans to take an even larger bite out of the snack market.
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## Representative Chicago-area deals

### $100,000,000

IRE Term Loan
Interest Rate Swap
Treasury Management

Sole lender

March 2025

### $100,000,000

Line of Credit
Equipment Finance
Treasury Management

Sole lender

February 2025

### $15,000,000

Tax Exempt Bond Issuance/ Revolving Credit Facility
Treasury Management

Sole lender

December 2024

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Let's connect to discuss how WF can meet your current and long-term financial needs.

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Coalition Greenwich Voice of Client - Market Tracking Program (WF - Footprint) - $100M-$2B-Rolling 4 quarters (Q4 2024-Q3 2025)

Coalition Greenwich Voice of Client - Market Tracking Program (WF - Footprint) - $25M-$100M-Rolling 4 quarters (Q3 2024-Q3 2025)

LSEG Loan Connector as of YE 2025, Middle Market defined as deals <$500MM and company sales size deals <$500MM

LSEG ABL Left Lead League Table, deal volume ($) as of YE 2025

LSEG ABL Bookrunner League Table, deal volume $, as of YE 2025

Monitor 100 2025, monitordaily

All credit decisions are subject to approval. For SBA loan products, SBA eligibility is also required.

Commercial Banking products and services are provided by WF Bank, N.A. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. WF Bank, N.A., a bank affiliate of WF & Company, is not liable or responsible for obligations of its affiliates. Deposits held in non-U.S. branches are not FDIC insured. Products and services require credit approval.

Products and services require credit approval. WF Capital Finance is the trade or business name for certain asset-based lending services, senior secured lending services, and accounts receivable financing services of WF & Company and its subsidiaries.

All transactions are subject to credit approval. Some restrictions may apply. WF Equipment Finance is the trade name for certain equipment leasing and finance businesses of WF Bank, N.A. and its subsidiaries.

Products and services may require credit approval and may change due to market conditions. WF Global Receivables and Trade Finance is the trade or business name in the United States for certain asset-based lending services, senior secured lending services, accounts receivable and accounts payable financing services, purchase order financing services, factoring, and letters of credit and other trade financing products of WF & Company and its subsidiaries including WF Bank, N.A. WF Bank, N.A. is a bank affiliate of WF & Company.

Global Payments and Liquidity products and services are provided by WF Bank, N.A. WF Bank, N.A. is a bank affiliate of WF & Company. WF Bank, N.A. is not liable or responsible for obligations of its affiliates.

Deposits held in non-U.S. branches, subsidiaries or affiliates are not FDIC or CDIC insured. Deposit products offered by WF Bank, N.A.

WF Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and WF Securities (WFS) are the trade names used for the corporate banking, capital markets, and investment banking services of WF & Company and its subsidiaries, including but not limited to WF Securities, LLC, member of NYSE, FINRA, NFA, and SIPC, WF Prime Services, LLC, member of FINRA, NFA and SIPC, and WF Bank, N.A., member NFA and swap dealer registered with the CFTC and security-based swap dealer registered with the SEC, member FDIC. WF Securities, LLC and WF Prime Services, LLC, are distinct entities from affiliated banks and thrifts.

WF & Company conducts business globally. Outside the U.S. WF & Co conducts business through various companies, including duly authorized and regulated subsidiaries and affiliates in Asia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. All products and services may not be available in all countries. Each situation needs to be evaluated individually and is subject to local regulatory requirements.

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