Stellar Bancorp, Inc. Segments Disclosure

SEGMENT INFORMATIONThe Company’s reportable segment is determined by the Chief Financial Officer, who is the designated chief operating decision maker, based upon information provided about the Company’s services offered, primarily banking operations. The segment is also distinguished by the level of information provided to the chief operating decision maker, who uses such information to evaluate the financial performance of the Company’s business by evaluating consolidated net income, significant expenses and budget to actual results in assessing the Company’s segment and in the determination of allocating resources. The chief operating decision maker uses consolidated net income to benchmark the Company against its competitors. The benchmarking analysis coupled with monitoring of budget to actual results are used in assessment performance and in establishing compensation. The presentation of financial performance to the chief operating decision maker is consistent with amounts and financial statement lines shown on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income. Loans, investments and deposits in other financial institutions provide income in the banking operation. Interest expense, provisions for credit losses and salaries and benefits are the significant expenses in the banking operation. All of the Company’s financial results are similar and considered by management to be aggregated into one reportable operating segment.