TBK Bank, SSB

In 1855, a group of millers and merchants founded the Bank of Toronto, recognizing that Canada's emerging grain industry needed essential financial services to grow. Nearly a century later, in 1955, the Bank of Toronto merged with The Dominion Bank to form The Toronto-Dominion Bank, creating a financial institution built on a shared vision of serving communities. From those early days of supporting farmers and merchants, TD has grown into one of North America's top 10 financial services companies, guided by the principle that people matter most. Today, TD operates as a remarkably human and refreshingly simple bank, offering retail, small business, and commercial banking products to millions of customers across Canada and the United States. With over 95,000 employees serving more than 10 million customers through over 1,100 locations, TD continues to honor its roots while innovating for the future. The bank's TD Ready Commitment represents a pledge to give back, dedicating approximately $750 million by 2030 to drive positive change in financial security, environmental sustainability, connected communities, and better health.

DKB (Deutsche Kreditbank AG) is the second-largest direct bank in Germany, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Berlin. As a 100% subsidiary of BayernLB, DKB serves approximately 5.9 million customers and manages total assets exceeding €131 billion, ranking among the top 20 banks in Germany. The bank operates on two pillars: as a direct bank offering online banking services to retail customers, and as a commercial bank providing customized financing solutions to municipalities and companies through its branch network across Germany. DKB has positioned itself as a pioneer in sustainable banking, financing over 7,800 wind, solar, and biogas installations since 1996, making it one of Germany's largest financiers of renewable energy. The bank was the first in Germany to establish both Green Bond and Social Bond programs, directing capital toward energy-efficient housing, healthcare facilities, and social infrastructure. With over 4,200 employees and subsidiaries including DKB Service GmbH and DKB Code Factory, the bank continues to innovate in digital banking while maintaining its mission as '#geldverbesserer' (money improvers) - investing in what people need to live.

TBC Corporation is one of North America's largest marketers of automotive replacement tires, generating $5 billion in annual revenue with 3,500+ employees across the United States and Mexico. For nearly 70 years, TBC has been an industry leader in the mobility services sector, operating through wholesale distribution, retail, and franchise channels. The company serves wholesale customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe through its TBC Brands, National Tire Wholesale (NTW), TBC International, and TBC de Mexico divisions. TBC operates nearly 470 franchised tire and automotive service centers under the Big O Tires brand, providing comprehensive car care services to individual consumers and fleet customers. Founded in 1956 as Cordovan Associates in Dayton, Ohio, TBC has evolved into a privately held joint venture equally owned by Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and Michelin. The company markets 20 proprietary tire brands specializing in passenger, commercial, farm, and specialty tires, maintaining distribution across more than 92 metropolitan areas.

We're the oldest bank in the UAE, founded in Dubai back in 1967, and we've spent over five decades figuring out what banking should actually look like. What started as a modest operation has grown into a full-service financial institution that operates across the Middle East and beyond, serving millions of customers with everything from personal banking to corporate solutions. We're proud to have pioneered many firsts in the region, including our digital banking platform Mashreq NEO, which has helped make banking more accessible for everyday people. Our team of over 2,400 people works across multiple countries including the UAE, Egypt, Pakistan, Qatar, India, Bahrain, and Kuwait. We're focused on creating banking experiences that actually work for people's real lives - not just pushing products. Whether it's through our mobile apps, online banking services, or in-person at our branches, we're constantly thinking about how to make things simpler, faster, and more useful for our customers. We're regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, and we take that responsibility seriously while still maintaining the challenger mindset that's kept us relevant for more than 50 years.

M&T Bank Corporation has been making a difference in people's lives since 1856, operating as a community-focused banking franchise with over $211 billion in assets and 950+ branches across the eastern United States. With more than 17,000 employees, M&T delivers the personalized service of a community bank backed by the resources of a large financial institution. The bank has demonstrated exceptional stability, maintaining profitability for 170 consecutive quarters—more than 42 straight years—and consistently ranking among the top 10 SBA lenders nationally. In 2024 alone, M&T Bank contributed over $67.4 million to support 4,006 non-profit organizations, while employees dedicated 245,895 volunteer hours to their communities. More than half of M&T's employees own company stock, reflecting their deep personal investment in the bank's mission. Guided by core values of integrity, curiosity, candor, ownership, and collaboration, M&T has earned recognition as a top 5% bank by Greenwich Awards for its commitment to customer experience and community impact.

SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida, providing consumer, commercial, mortgage, and wealth management solutions to more than 1.8 million customers throughout Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Virginia, and Tennessee. The bank also serves clients nationwide through its correspondent banking division. SouthState combines personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions, building on a legacy that began in the 1930s. With more than 5,000 team members across hundreds of locations, SouthState has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions while maintaining deep community roots. The bank is committed to improving the communities it serves through corporate stewardship initiatives, including affordable housing funding, employee volunteer programs, and diversity and inclusion efforts. SouthState offers innovative digital banking tools alongside traditional branch services, positioning itself as a modern regional bank focused on customer experience and community impact.