OFG Bancorp

None of the warning signs we check for were found.

We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.

We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 25 Feb 2026, plus the 10-Q filed 6 Aug 2026 and 3 later 8-Ks.

Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.

Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.

• Our adoption of artificial intelligence technologies exposes us to evolving legal, regulatory, and operational risks.

  Could happen

  The rapidly evolving nature of AI regulation and technology creates significant uncertainty for our business. Federal and state lawmakers are actively developing new rules governing AI deployment, while existing regulatory frameworks—including consumer protection laws enforced by the CFPB, data privacy requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and fair lending statutes—are being interpreted and applied to AI use cases in ways that remain unsettled. As a financial institution with more than $10 billion in assets, we face heightened regulatory scrutiny of our consumer-facing technologies, including AI applications. Our dependence on third-party AI vendors means that provider failures, service disruptions, or contract terminations could impair certain business functions with limited ability to quickly pivot to alternative solutions. Additionally, cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to conduct more sophisticated attacks against financial institutions. Failure to promptly adapt to and effectively implement security measures in response to rapidly evolving technological threats could significantly heighten our risks of data breaches, financial fraud, operational disruptions, regulatory scrutiny, reputational harm, and financial losses.

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• Competition with other financial institutions could adversely affect our profitability.

  Could happen

  We face substantial competition in originating loans, attracting deposits and growing assets under management. The competition in originating loans and attracting assets comes principally from other Puerto Rico, U.S., and foreign banks, investment advisors, securities broker-dealers, mortgage banking companies, consumer finance companies, credit unions, insurance companies, fintech companies and other institutional lenders and purchasers of loans. As we seek to grow our business and operations, we expect to encounter greater competition from both traditional financial institutions and non-bank competitors. Increased competition may require us to increase the rates paid on deposits or lower the rates charged on loans, which could adversely affect our profitability. In addition, technological advancements and the emergence of digital banking platforms have lowered barriers to entry, enabling new market participants to compete for our customers. Our failure to effectively compete for customers could result in a loss of market share and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

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• Our adoption of artificial intelligence technologies exposes us to evolving legal, regulatory, and operational risks.

  Could happen

  We have adopted AI technologies for certain aspects of our operations, mainly customer service channels and data analytics, and may further incorporate AI capabilities in the future. We do not build or maintain proprietary AI systems. Instead, we utilize AI solutions provided by third-party technology vendors. Our reliance on these external AI platforms extends to tools that support real-time business analytics and improve operational decision-making. We also face indirect exposure to AI-related risks through vendors, business partners, and customers who may employ AI technologies in ways that affect our operations or services.

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• Adverse developments in federal trade policy and the phasing-out of federal emergency and stimulus funds may impact our business and stock price.

  Already happened

  Recent shifts in trade policy may have a significant negative impact on the local, U.S. and global economies, including supply chain disruption and price inflation. Periods of increased global economic and geopolitical uncertainties caused by changes in U.S. trade policy have resulted in considerable volatility in the trading markets and may increase the risk of a recession. In addition, proposed significant reductions in federal spending, including cuts to programs and funding streams, could impact the federal emergency and stimulus funds that are vital to Puerto Rico’s economy. Many of Puerto Rico’s government programs and services are supported by these funds and their phase-out could adversely impact Puerto Rico’s economy. As a financial institution with its main operations in Puerto Rico, we are exposed to the potential negative effects of the phase-out of these federal funds and the uncertainty it creates in the local economy These uncertainties may also lead to heightened credit risks, reduced economic activity, and limited growth opportunities, thereby potentially adversely impacting our financial performance. Furthermore, these developments have adversely impacted, and could continue to adversely impact, the market price of our common stock.

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