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Ms. Bomster Brings More Than 25 Years Of Legal Experience In Trust & Estate Administration And Special Needs Planning Eastern Bank is pleased to announce Judith L. Bomster, J.D., as a Senior Vice President, Senior Trust Officer with Cambridge Trust Wealth Management . Ms. Bomster brings more than 25 years of legal experience, including over two decades focusing on administering private revocable, irrevocable and will-created trusts, in addition to advising and assisting families and beneficiaries with long-term management of financial resources for inheritance and generational planning, asset protection and special needs. “Judith Bomster excels at bringing a combination of technical expertise and compassion to her work,” said Susan Martore‑Baker, President of Cambridge Trust Company of NH. “Her deep legal understanding of complex trust structures, along with her long-standing leadership in special needs and estate planning, will strengthen the counsel we provide to clients in New

Eastern Is Recognized As A Leader In LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion And Equality Eastern Bank announced today that for the twelfth consecutive year, it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Eastern joins 534 U.S. businesses being honored as leaders in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. “Eastern is proud to once again earn top marks on the Corporate Equality Index, underscoring our belief that inclusion is critical to a winning workplace culture and strong business performance,” said Bob Rivers, Executive Chair and Chair of the Board of Directors of Eastern Bank. “Creating an inclusive workplace is an ongoing effort, and we appreciate the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s work in supporting and advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion.” Eastern’s long‑standing approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion is reflected in both its

Eastern Bank today announced it has provided financing to support the conversion of BostonbeaN Coffee Company (BostonbeaN), a leading provider of coffee, pantry and breakroom solutions, to a 100% employee-owned company. The financing includes a term loan to facilitate the establishment of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as well as a revolving line of credit to support the company’s ongoing working capital needs. Founded more than 60 years ago, BostonbeaN delivers and restocks a range of workplace products from coffee and tea to healthy snacks and breakroom essentials serving companies across the region. “Employees have always been central to BostonbeaN’s growth and success,” said Peter Johnson, Owner of BostonbeaN. “Transitioning to 100% employee ownership is a meaningful way to recognize their contributions and support our company’s success and culture well into the future. Eastern Bank’s team demonstrated exceptional expertise in ESOP financing and a strong knowledge of our

Eastern Bank is pleased to announce $15.5 million in construction financing to Causeway Development for the conversion of a historic mill building at 142 Main Street in downtown Brockton. The project will provide 30 mixed-income housing units—10 market-rate, 15 affordable (up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), and five Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) units (up to 30% AMI)—as well as three ground-level commercial spaces, including a community-oriented coffee shop. Causeway Development is a Massachusetts-based real estate advisor, investor and development company specializing in creating housing and community spaces where public purpose and private investment meet. The firm specializes in mixed-income and adaptive reuse projects that strengthen local economies and preserve the character of New England communities. The 142 Main Street redevelopment reflects Causeway’s commitment to restoring underutilized properties into lasting homes and vibrant neighborhood anchors.

Strong Organic Growth and Return of Capital to Shareholders Net income of $99.5 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, included a GAAP tax benefit related to losses from the investment portfolio repositioning completed in the first quarter and non-operating merger-related costs in the fourth quarter; operating net income of $94.7 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. Return on average assets of 1.36%, or 1.30% on an operating basis; return on average tangible common equity of 14.4%, or 13.8% on an operating basis. Period-end loans increased $4.7 billion linked quarter due to the addition of HarborOne and legacy Eastern loan growth of $255 million, primarily driven by continued strong commercial lending results. Wealth assets reached a record high of $10.1 billion, including $9.6 billion of assets under management. Repurchased 3.1 million shares of common stock for $55.4 million in the fourth quarter, or 26% of the share repurchase program authorized in October. Non-performing loans

Mr. Herzog Brings Experience In A Range of Financing Solutions For Middle-Market Companies Eastern Bank is pleased to welcome Jarrad Herzog as a Senior Vice President, Asset-Based Lending Relationship Manager. Mr. Herzog brings more than a decade of experience financing middle market companies through a variety of lending solutions, including Commercial & Industrial and Asset-Based Lending. “Jarrad is experienced in structuring a range of commercial lending options and excels in identifying the preferable solution to meet a company’s needs, and we are excited to welcome him to Eastern Bank,” said Greg Buscone, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer of Eastern Bank. Most recently, Mr. Herzog served as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager at Beacon Bank & Trust (formerly Berkshire Bank), where he originated and structured credit facilities and managed complex borrowing needs for clients across Greater Boston. Prior to that, he spent over 10 years at

Provides comprehensive financing solution, including for working capital and cash management services Eastern Bank is pleased to announce Owen Security Solutions, Inc. (“Owen Security”) as a new commercial banking customer. Founded in 1973, Owen Security provides comprehensive security alarm, fire protection and smart video monitoring solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, government and small business customers. Eastern is providing a comprehensive banking solution to support Owen Security’s working capital for growth initiatives, as well as a revolving line of credit and full suite of cash management services for ongoing operations. “For over 50 years, Owen Security has helped businesses and homes stay safe, and we look forward to supporting their continued plans for growth and daily operations,” said Greg Buscone, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer of Eastern Bank. “Eastern Bank understands the banking needs not only of the security alarm sector

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EBC), the holding company for Eastern Bank, today announced the following details regarding the report of the Company’s fourth quarter 2025 results: Earnings Release: Thursday, January 22, 2026 after the market close Conference Call: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time Join by Telephone: Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (800) 549-8228 Conference ID: 51296 Webcast: The conference call will be simultaneously webcast. Participants may join the webcast on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.easternbank.com. A replay of the webcast will be made available on demand on this site. About Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is the holding company for Eastern Bank. Founded in 1818, Eastern Bank is Greater Boston’s leading local bank with approximately 110 branch locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut. As of September 30, 2025,