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8-K filed March 6, 2026, 6:59 PM ET ticker WAL CIK 0001212545
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Western Alliance records $126.4M impairment on LAM loan default; files lawsuit

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

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WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION announced a impairment with charges of $126.4 million affecting commercial loan facility collateralized by accounts receivable purchased from First Brands Group.

On March 2, 2026, the Company concluded that a material charge for impairment would result from notification of this breach of contract. The outstanding balance on this loan is $126.4 million. Based on currently available information, the non-cash impairment charge associated with this facility, which will be recognized in the first quarter of 2026, will be $126.4 million.

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On March 2, 2026, the Company concluded that a material charge for impairment would result from notification of this breach of contract. The outstanding balance on this loan is $126.4 million. Based on currently available information, the non-cash impairment charge associated with this facility, which will be recognized in the first quarter of 2026, will be $126.4 million.

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On March 2, 2026, the Company concluded that a material charge for impairment would result from notification of this breach of contract. The outstanding balance on this loan is $126.4 million. Based on currently available information, the non-cash impairment charge associated with this facility, which will be recognized in the first quarter of 2026, will be $126.4 million.

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On March 2, 2026, the Company concluded that a material charge for impairment would result from notification of this breach of contract. The outstanding balance on this loan is $126.4 million. Based on currently available information, the non-cash impairment charge associated with this facility, which will be recognized in the first quarter of 2026, will be $126.4 million.

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On March 2, 2026, the Company concluded that a material charge for impairment would result from notification of this breach of contract. The outstanding balance on this loan is $126.4 million. Based on currently available information, the non-cash impairment charge associated with this facility, which will be recognized in the first quarter of 2026, will be $126.4 million.

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On March 2, 2026, the Company concluded that a material charge for impairment would result from notification of this breach of contract. The outstanding balance on this loan is $126.4 million. Based on currently available information, the non-cash impairment charge associated with this facility, which will be recognized in the first quarter of 2026, will be $126.4 million.

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On March 2, 2026, the Company concluded that a material charge for impairment would result from notification of this breach of contract. The outstanding balance on this loan is $126.4 million. Based on currently available information, the non-cash impairment charge associated with this facility, which will be recognized in the first quarter of 2026, will be $126.4 million.

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On March 2, 2026, the Company concluded that a material charge for impairment would result from notification of this breach of contract. The outstanding balance on this loan is $126.4 million. Based on currently available information, the non-cash impairment charge associated with this facility, which will be recognized in the first quarter of 2026, will be $126.4 million.

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