Premier Rating Firm BauerFinancial Recognizes Popular Bank as a Superior Financial Institution with Five-Star Rating.

New York, NY – June 9, 2021 – Popular Bank, a subsidiary of Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) has once again received the distinguished five-star rating from BauerFinancial. BauerFinancial has now rated Popular Bank with five-stars (Superior) for twenty-four consecutive quarters.

The rating, which is based on an analysis of financial data reported as of March 31, 2021, signals a superior banking performance. BauerFinancial star ratings are assigned on a scale of zero to five-stars with five-stars being the strongest and which reflect the overall financial strength of the institution.

“Receiving a superior rating by BauerFinancial is a testament to Popular Bank’s financial strength and commitment to our customers and the communities we serve. It is particularly meaningful given the unprecedented environment that both Popular Bank and the financial industry have had to navigate. We greatly appreciate BauerFinancial’s five-star rating,” said Manuel Chinea, Chief Operating Officer, Popular Bank.

BauerFinancial is the nation’s leading depositor-focused independent bank rating firm.  According to BauerFinancial, star ratings classify each institution based upon a complex formula factoring in current and historical data, including the evaluation of capital level of the institution followed by other relevant data including, but not limited to: profitability, historical trends, loan delinquencies, repossessed assets, reserves, regulatory compliance and asset quality. The firm has been analyzing and reporting on the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983.

About Popular Bank

Popular Bank is the mainland subsidiary of Popular, Inc. (Nasdaq: BPOP), which ranks among the top 50 U.S. banks by assets. Popular, Inc. brings more than 125 years of success in banking, driven by integrity and values. Popular Bank leverages its financial expertise to enable customers to focus on what matters most. Leveraging its institutional depth, Popular Bank works side-by-side with business and retail customers delivering competitive business and retail offerings including Retail and Private Banking, Commercial Lending, Mortgage Services, Association Lending, Healthcare financing, and Middle Market banking. Popular Bank has branches in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, and provides 24/7 digital banking solutions and access to 55,000 ATMs through the Allpoint network.¹

To learn more, visit PopularBank.com or call 1-800-377-0800. Find out more about Popular Bank’s commitment to community service at PopularBank.com/About-us/.