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SEC filingCommerce Bancshares delivered net income growth to $141.6M, up 7.6% year-over-year, driven by FineMark acquisition benefits, while diluted EPS dipped 2.0% to $0.96 amid integration dynamics. Strong operating cash flow of $684.8M underscored liquidity resilience.
Cash flow performance stood out, with net cash provided by operating activities reaching $684.8 million, a substantial increase from $138.6 million year-over-year. This surge was fueled by cash assumed in the FineMark deal and maturities of securities, yielding free cash flow of $678.4 million after $6.4 million in capital expenditures—lower than the prior year's $12.6 million. Management maintains that its liquidity position, bolstered by these sources, adequately meets financial obligations, providing a buffer for strategic initiatives.