A First Republic Bank branch is pictured in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, March 13, 2023.
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Shares of First Republic fell sharply and hit a record low Tuesday, as investors questioned how the bank would stabilize itself after losing about 40% of its deposits during the first quarter.
First Republic’s stock fell more than 40% on Tuesday, extending its year-to-date losses beyond 90%. It hit a record intraday low at $8.27 per share.
First Republic hit a record low on Tuesday.
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The decline comes after the bank’s first-quarter earnings report, which showed that First Republic’s deposits shrank by 40.8% during the quarter as customers pulled out their money following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
First Republic’s quarter-end deposits included a $30 billion infusion from 11 larger banks that were meant to stabilize the broader financial system. Excluding those funds, First Republic’s net outflows would have topped $100 billion.
The bank said in its press release that it was “pursuing strategic options” to reshape its balance sheet after the massive deposit flight. CNBC’s David Faber reported Tuesday that the next few days are crucial for First Republic’s future as other banks and federal officials looking for solutions to stabilize the regional bank.
Bloomberg News reported Tuesday that First Republic was looking to sell up to $100 billion of loans and securities to restructure its balance sheet.