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KBRA Affirms and Subsequently Withdraws Ratings for Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

3 Feb 2025   |   New York

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KBRA affirms the senior unsecured debt rating of BBB+, the subordinated debt rating of BBB, the preferred shares rating of BBB-, and the short-term debt rating of K2 for Denver, Colorado-based Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF). In addition, KBRA affirms the deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of A- and the short-term deposit and debt ratings of K2 for its subsidiary, HTLF Bank. The Outlook for all long-term ratings is Stable. Subsequently, KBRA withdraws all ratings for Heartland Financial USA, Inc. and HTLF Bank following the completion of its previously announced merger with UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: UMBF) on January 31, 2025.

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A description of all substantially material sources that were used to prepare the credit rating and information on the methodology(ies) (inclusive of any material models and sensitivity analyses of the relevant key rating assumptions, as applicable) used in determining the credit rating is available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) located here.

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Further disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above. Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com.

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Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA), one of the major credit rating agencies (CRA), is a full-service CRA registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. In addition, KBRA is designated as a Designated Rating Organization (DRO) by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency by Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission and is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider (CRP) in the U.S.

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