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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

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Where any such forward-looking statement includes a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying such forward-looking statement, we caution that, while our management believes such assumptions or bases are reasonable and are made in good faith, assumed facts or bases can vary from actual results, and the differences between assumed facts or bases and actual results can be material, depending on the circumstances.

Where, in any forward-looking statement, an expectation or belief is expressed as to future results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the statement of expectation or belief will be achieved or accomplished.

Where, in any forward-looking statement, an expectation or belief is expressed as to future

results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the statement of expectation or belief will be achieved or accomplished.

We do not intend to, and specifically disclaim any obligation to, update any forward-looking statements.

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Financial Performance Summary

Results as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 include:

• Net income available to common shareholders totaled $8.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.04, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $8.8 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.05, for the same period in 2023.

• Annualized return on average assets (“ROAA”) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 measured 0.98% compared to 1.17% for the same period in 2023.

Results as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include:

• Net income available to common shareholders totaled $10.2 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.23, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $8.1 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.98, for the same period in 2023.

Net income available to common shareholders totaled $18.9 million, or diluted earnings per share of $2.26, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $16.9 million, or diluted earnings per share of $2.02, for the same period in 2023.

• Annualized return on average assets (“ROAA”) for the three months ended June 30, 2024 measured 1.14% compared to 1.04% for the same period in 2023.

Annualized ROAA for the six months ended June 30, 2024 measured 1.06% compared to 1.10% for the same period in 2023.

• Return on average common equity (“ROACE”) is defined as net income available to common shareholders divided by average equity less average preferred stock.

ROACE was 12.24% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 13.96% for the same period in 2023.

• Pre-tax, pre-provision (“PTPP”) adjusted earnings, which excludes certain one-time and discrete items, and PTPP ROAA for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were $13.1 million and 1.49%, respectively, compared to $13.3 million and 1.79% in the same period in 2023.

• Fees in lieu of interest, defined as prepayment fees, asset-based loan fees, non-accrual interest, and loan fee amortization, totaled $793,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $651,000 for the same period in 2023.

• Net interest margin was 3.58% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 3.86% for the same period in 2023.

Adjusted net interest margin, which excludes certain one-time and volatile items including fees in lieu of interest, was 3.43% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 3.74% for the same period in 2023.

• Top line revenue, defined as net interest income plus non-interest income, totaled $36.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $35.1 million in the same period in 2023.

• Effective tax rate, including the benefit from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, was 16.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 23.8% for the same period in 2023.

• Provision for credit losses was an expense of $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to an expense of $1.6 million for the same period in 2023.

• Total assets at March 31, 2024 increased $23.5 million, or 2.7% annualized, to $3.531 billion from $3.508 billion at December 31, 2023.

• Period-end gross loans and leases receivable increased $60.6 million, or 8.5% annualized, to $2.911 billion as of March 31, 2024 compared to $2.850 billion as of December 31, 2023.

Average gross loans and leases of $2.887 billion increased $406.3 million, or 16.4%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $2.481 billion for the same period in 2023.

• Non-performing assets were $20.1 million and 0.57% of total assets as of March 31, 2024, compared to $20.8 million and 0.59% of total assets as of December 31, 2023.

ROACE was 14.12% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 12.58% for the same period in 2023.

ROACE was 13.20% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 13.26% for the same period in 2023.

• Pre-tax, pre-provision (“PTPP”) adjusted earnings, which excludes certain one-time and discrete items, and PTPP ROAA for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $14.1 million and 1.57%, respectively, compared to $13.5 million and 1.72% in the same period in 2023.

PTPP and PTPP ROAA for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $27.3 million and 1.53%, respectively, compared to $26.8 million and 1.75% in the same period in 2023.

• Fees in lieu of interest, defined as prepayment fees, asset-based loan fees, non-accrual interest, and loan fee amortization, totaled $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $936,000 for the same period in 2023.

Fees in lieu of interest totaled $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1.6 million for the same period in 2023.

• Net interest margin was 3.65% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 3.81% for the same period in 2023.

Adjusted net interest margin, which excludes the impact of fees in lieu of interest, and other recurring, but volatile, components of net interest margin, was 3.47% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 3.63% for the same period in 2023.

Net interest margin was 3.62% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 3.83% for the same

period in 2023.

Adjusted net interest margin, which excludes certain one-time and volatile items including fees in lieu of interest, was 3.45% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 3.69% for the same period in 2023.

• Top line revenue, defined as net interest income plus non-interest income, totaled $38.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $35.1 million in the same period in 2023.

Top line revenue totaled $74.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $70.2 million in the same period in 2023.

• Effective tax rate, including the benefit from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, was 16.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 23.5% for the same period in 2023.

• Provision for credit losses was an expense of $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to an expense of $2.2 million for the same period in 2023.

Provision for credit losses was an expense of $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to an expense of $3.8 million for the same period in 2023.

• Total assets at June 30, 2024 increased $109.2 million, or 6.2% annualized, to $3.617 billion from $3.508 billion at December 31, 2023.

• Period-end gross loans and leases receivable increased $135.2 million, or 9.5% annualized, to $2.985 billion as of June 30, 2024 compared to $2.850 billion as of December 31, 2023.

Average gross loans and leases of $2.925 billion increased $392.7 million, or 15.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $2.533 billion for the same period in 2023.

• Non-performing assets were $19.1 million and 0.53% of total assets as of June 30, 2024, compared to $20.8 million and 0.59% of total assets as of December 31, 2023.

• The allowance for credit losses, including reserve for unfunded credit commitments, increased $2.0 million compared to December 31, 2023.

The allowance for credit losses increased to 1.17% of total loans, compared to 1.16% at December 31, 2023.

• Period-end core deposits at March 31, 2024 decreased $41.2 million to $2.298 billion from $2.339 billion as of December 31, 2023.

Average core deposits of $2.346 billion increased $345.9 million, or 17.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $2.001 billion for the same period in 2023.

• Private wealth and trust assets u nder management and administration increased by $198.7 million , or 25.5% annualized, to $3.320 billion at March 31, 2024, compared to $3.122 billion at December 31, 2023.

• Period-end core deposits at June 30, 2024 decreased $29.4 million, or 2.5% annualized, to $2.310 billion from $2.339 billion as of December 31, 2023.

Average core deposits of $2.361 billion increased $342.4 million, or 17.0%, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $2.018 billion for the same period in 2023.

• Private wealth and trust assets under management and administration increased by $127.1 million, or 8.1% annualized, to $3.249 billion at June 30, 2024, compared to $3.122 billion at December 31, 2023.

Private wealth trust assets under management and administration increased $341.5 million, or 11.7%, compared to the same period in 2023.

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Top Line Revenue

Top line revenue, comprised of net interest income and non-interest income, increased $1.2 million, or 3.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, due to a 10.5% increase in net interest income partially offset by a 19.7% decrease in non-interest income.

Top line revenue, comprised of net interest income and non-interest income, increased $2.8 million, or 8.1%, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, due to a 10.1% increase in net interest income and a 0.7% increase in non-interest income.

The increase in net interest income was driven by an increase in average loans and leases outstanding partially offset by net interest margin compression.

The decrease in non-interest income was due to decreases in returns on investments in mezzanine funds, commercial loan swap fee income, and gains on the sale of SBA loans, partially offset by an increase in trust fee income and service charges on deposits.

The increase in non-interest income was due to an increase in trust fee income and service charges on deposits offset by a decrease in commercial loan swap fee income.

Top line revenue increased $4.0 million, or 5.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, due to a 10.3% increase in net interest income partially offset by a 10.1% decrease in non-interest income.

The increase in net interest income was driven by an increase in average loans and leases outstanding.

The decrease in non-interest income was due to decreases in returns on investments in Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC") mezzanine funds, commercial loan swap fee income, and gains on the sale of SBA loans.

The components of top line revenue were as follows:

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Annualized Return on Average Assets (“ROAA”) and Annualized Return on Average Common Equity (“ROACE”)

ROAA for the three months ended March 31, 2024 decreased to 0.98%, compared to 1.17% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The decrease in ROAA was due to increases in credit loss provision and operating expenses and a decrease in non interest income, partially offset by an increase in net interest income.

ROAA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 1.14% and 1.06%, respectively, compared to 1.04% and 1.10% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The increase in ROAA for the three months ended was due to an increase in top line revenue and a decrease in provision for credit losses.

The decrease in ROAA for the six months ended was due to an increase in operating expenses and provision for credit losses, partially offset by an increase in top line revenue.

We consider ROAA a critical metric to measure the profitability of our organization and how efficiently our assets are deployed.

ROAA also allows us to better benchmark our profitability to our peers without the need to consider different degrees of leverage which can ultimately influence return on equity measures.

ROACE for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 12.24%, compared to 13.96% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

ROACE for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 14.1% and 13.2% respectively, compared to 12.6% and 13.3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The reasons for the change in ROACE are consistent with the net income variance explanation as discussed under ROAA above.

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Efficiency Ratio and Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision Adjusted Earnings

Efficiency ratio measured 63.76% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 62.02% for the three ended March 31, 2023, respectively, as the percentage increase in operating expenses exceeded the percentage increase in top line revenue resulting in negative quarterly operating leverage compared to the prior year period.

The percentage increase in operating revenue was negatively impacted by net interest margin compression during the periods of comparison.

Efficiency ratio measured 62.7% and 63.2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 61.7% and 61.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, as the percentage increase in operating expenses exceeded the percentage increase in top line revenue resulting in negative quarterly operating leverage compared to the prior year period.

The percentage increase in operating revenue was driven by loan growth, partially offset by net interest margin compression during periods of comparison.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the operating revenue was also impacted by a decrease in non-interest income.

Efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP measure representing operating expense, which is non-interest expense excluding the effects of the SBA recourse benefit or provision, net gains or losses on repossessed assets, amortization of other intangible assets, and other discrete items, if any, divided by operating revenue, which is equal to net interest income plus non-interest income less realized net gains or losses on securities, if any.

PTPP adjusted earnings for three months ended March 31, 2024 was $13.1 million, compared to $13.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, respectively.

PTPP adjusted earnings for three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were $14.1 million and $27.3 million, respectively, compared to $13.5 million and $26.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

PTPP adjusted earnings is defined as operating revenue less operating expense.

The decrease in PTPP for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily driven by an increase in operating expenses and net interest margin compression.

The decrease in non-interest income was partially offset by an increase in net interest income driven by growth in average loans and leases outstanding.

The increase in PTPP adjusted earnings for both periods was primarily driven by an increase in net interest income and a decrease in SBA recourse provision.

In the judgment of the Corporation’s management, the adjustments made to non-interest expense and non-interest income allow investors and analysts to better assess the Corporation’s operating expenses in relation to its core operating revenue by removing the volatility associated with certain one-time items and other discrete items.

PTPP adjusted earnings allows management to benchmark performance of our model to our peers without the influence of the credit loss provision and tax considerations, which will ultimately influence other traditional financial measurements, including ROAA and ROACE.

PTPP adjusted earnings allows management to benchmark performance of our model to our peers without the influence of the provision for credit losses and tax considerations, which will ultimately influence other traditional financial measurements, including ROAA and ROACE.

The information provided below reconciles the efficiency ratio to its most comparable GAAP measure.

Please refer to the Non-Interest Income and Non-Interest Expense sections below for discussion on additional drivers of the year-over-year change in the efficiency ratio and PTPP adjusted earnings.

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Total non-interest expense

Net (gain) loss on repossessed assets 86 6 80 NM

SBA recourse provision 126 (18) 144 NM

Net loss (gain) on repossessed assets

SBA recourse provision

Total operating expense (a)

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Total non-interest income

Net loss on sale of securities (8) — (8) NM

Net loss on sale of securities

Adjusted non-interest income

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Pre-tax, pre-provision adjusted return on average assets

The Corporation's atypically high net interest margin in 2023 creates a temporary, positive operating leverage headwind as net interest margin returns to normalized levels in 2024.

We believe the Corporation will generate positive operating leverage on an annual basis and progress towards enhancing the long-term efficiency ratio at a measured pace as we focus on strategic initiatives directed toward revenue growth, process improvement, and automation.

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Net interest income is sensitive to changes in market rates of interest and the asset/liability management processes to prepare for and respond to such changes.

The following table provides information with respect to (1) the change in net interest income attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume) and (2) the change in net interest income attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

The following table provides information with respect to (1) the change in net interest income attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume) and (2) the change in net interest income attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

The change in net interest income attributable to changes in rate and volume (changes in rate multiplied by changes in volume) has been allocated to the rate and volume changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

Increase (Decrease) for the Three Months Ended March 31,

Increase (Decrease) for the Three Months

Ended June 30,

Increase (Decrease) for the Six Months

Ended June 30,

2024 Compared to 2023

Rate Volume Net

2024 Compared to 2023

(In Thousands)

Interest-earning assets

Commercial real estate and other mortgage loans (1)

$ 3,297 $ 3,106 $ 6,403

Commercial and industrial loans (1)

1,163 4,004 5,167

Consumer and other loans (1)

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Total net change in income on interest-earning assets

5,573 8,146 13,719

Interest-bearing liabilities

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Total net change in expense on interest-bearing liabilities

5,347 5,566 10,913

Net change in net interest income

(1) The average balances of loans and leases include non-performing loans and leases and loans held for sale.

The tables below show our average balances, interest, average yields/rates, net interest margin, and the spread between the combined average yields earned on interest-earning assets and average rates on interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

(1) The average balances of loans and leases include non-accrual loans and leases and loans held for sale.

The average balances are derived from average daily balances.

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

Balance Interest Average

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

Yield/Rate (4)

Balance Interest Average

Yield/Rate (4)

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Interest-earning assets

Commercial real estate and other mortgage loans (1)

$ 1,721,186 $ 28,120 6.54 % $ 1,518,053 $ 21,717 5.72 %

Commercial real estate and other

mortgage loans (1)

Commercial and industrial loans (1)

1,115,724 22,724 8.15 916,457 17,557 7.66

Consumer and other loans (1)

50,544 705 5.58 46,690 540 4.63

Total loans and leases receivable (1)

2,887,454 51,549 7.14 2,481,200 39,814 6.42

Mortgage-related securities (2)

241,940 2,276 3.76 182,494 1,270 2.78

Other investment securities (3)

67,980 518 3.05 55,722 320 2.30

FHLB and FRB stock

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Non-interest-earning assets

Total assets $ 3,527,941 $ 2,984,600

Interest-bearing liabilities

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Total interest-bearing liabilities

Non-interest-bearing demand deposit accounts

443,416 497,770

Non-interest-bearing demand

deposit accounts

Other non-interest-bearing liabilities

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Stockholders’ equity

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 3,527,941 $ 2,984,600

Total liabilities and stockholders’

Net interest income

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Net interest margin

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

122.15 % 130.09 %

Average interest-earning assets to

average interest-bearing liabilities

Return on average assets (4)

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Average equity to average assets

Non-interest expense to average assets (4)

(1) The average balances of loans and leases include non-performing loans and leases and loans held for sale.

Interest income related to non-performing loans and leases is recognized when collected.

Non-interest expense to average

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

Yield/Rate (4)

(Dollars in Thousands)

Interest-earning assets

Commercial real estate and other

mortgage loans (1)

Commercial and industrial loans (1)

Consumer and other loans (1)

Total loans and leases receivable (1)

Mortgage-related securities (2)

Other investment securities (3)

FHLB and FRB stock

Short-term investments

Total interest-earning assets

Non-interest-earning assets

Interest-bearing liabilities

Transaction accounts

Money market accounts

Certificates of deposit

Wholesale deposits

Total interest-bearing deposits

FHLB advances

Other borrowings

Total interest-bearing liabilities

Non-interest-bearing demand

deposit accounts

Other non-interest-bearing liabilities

Total liabilities

Stockholders’ equity

Total liabilities and stockholders’

Net interest income

Interest rate spread

Net interest-earning assets

Net interest margin

Average interest-earning assets to

average interest-bearing liabilities

Return on average assets (4)

Return on average equity (4)

Average equity to average assets

Non-interest expense to average

(1) The average balances of loans and leases include non-accrual loans and leases and loans held for sale.

Interest income related to non-accrual loans and leases is recognized when collected.

Interest income includes net loan fees in lieu of interest.

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The change in yield of the respective interest-earning asset or the rate paid on interest-bearing liability compared to the change in short-term market rates is commonly referred to as a beta.

The table below displays the beta calculations for loans and leases, total interest earning assets, core deposits, interest-bearing deposits and total interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Additionally, adjusted total loans and leases and total interest-earning assets excludes the volatile impact of fees in lieu of interest.

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

Asset and Liability Beta Analysis Average Yield/Rate (4)

Increase (Decrease)

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

Asset and Liability Beta Analysis

Average Yield/Rate (4)

Total loans and leases receivable (a)

7.14 % 6.42 % 0.72 %

Total interest-earning assets (b)

6.77 % 6.09 % 0.68 %

Adjusted total loans and leases receivable (1)(c)

7.03 % 6.31 % 0.72 %

Adjusted total interest-earning assets (1)(d)

6.68 % 5.99 % 0.69 %

Total core deposits (e)

3.28 % 2.09 % 1.19 %

Total bank funding (f)

3.31 % 2.30 % 1.01 %

Net interest margin (g)

3.58 % 3.86 % (0.28) %

Adjusted net interest margin (h)

3.43 % 3.74 % (0.31) %

Effective fed funds rate (3)(i)

5.33 % 4.51 % 0.82 %

Beta Calculations:

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(4) Represents annualized yields/rates.

Comparison of Net Interest Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

Net interest income increased $2.8 million, or 10.5%, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Comparison of Net Interest Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

Net interest income increased $2.8 million, or 10.1%, and $5.6 million, or 10.3% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The increase in net interest income reflected an increase in average gross loans and leases and fees in lieu of interest, partially offset by net interest margin compression.

Fees in lieu of interest, which vary from quarter to quarter, totaled $793,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $651,000 for the same period in 2023.

Excluding fees in lieu of interest, net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased $2.7 million, or 10.2%.

Average gross loans and leases for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased $406.3 million, or 16.4%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The yield on average loans and leases for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 7.14%, compared to 6.42% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Excluding the impact of loan fees in lieu of interest, the yield on average loans and leases for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 7.03%, compared to 6.31% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The yield on average interest-earning assets for the three months ended March 31, 2024 measured 6.77%, compared to 6.09% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Excluding loan fees in lieu of interest, the yield on average interest-earning assets for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 6.68%, compared to 5.99% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The increase in yields was primarily due to rising rates on variable-rate loans, following the Federal Open Market Committee’s (“FOMC”) decision to raise the target Fed Funds rate 50 basis points over the period of comparison, as well as the reinvestment of cash flows from the securities and fixed-rate loan portfolios in a rising rate environment.

The daily average effective federal funds rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased 82 basis points, compared to the same period in 2023.

This equates to an interest-earning asset beta of 83.83%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The rate paid on average interest-bearing core deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased to 4.04%, from 2.78% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased to 3.90%, from 2.89% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Total interest-bearing liabilities include interest-bearing deposits, federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, subordinated and junior subordinated notes and debentures payable, and other borrowings.

Fees in lieu of interest, which vary from quarter to quarter, totaled $1.2 million and $2.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $936,000 and $1.6 million for the same periods in 2023.

Excluding fees in lieu of interest, net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 increased $2.5 million, or 9.33%, and $5.2 million, or 9.77%, respectively.

Average gross loans and leases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 increased $379.7 million, or 14.7%, and $392.7 million, or 15.5%, respectively, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The yield on average loans and leases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 7.28% and 7.21%, respectively, compared to 6.86% and 6.64% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

Excluding the impact of loan fees in lieu of interest, the yield on average loans and leases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 7.11% and 7.07%, respectively, compared to 6.71% and 6.52% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The yield on average interest-earning assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 measured 6.92% and 6.85%, respectively, compared to 6.47% and 6.28% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

Excluding loan fees in lieu of interest, the yield on average interest-earning assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 6.77% and 6.73%, respectively, compared to 6.35% and 6.17% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The increase in yields was primarily due to the reinvestment of cash flows from fixed-rate loan portfolios and securities in a higher rate environment.

The daily average effective federal funds rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 increased 34 and 58 basis points, compared to the same period in 2023.

This equates to an interest-earning asset beta of 132.35% and 98.28%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

The rate paid on average interest-bearing core deposits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 increased to 4.09% and 4.06%, respectively, from 3.25% and 3.03% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 increased to 3.97% and 3.93%, respectively, from 3.33% and 3.12% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

Total interest-bearing liabilities may include interest-bearing deposits, federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, subordinated and junior subordinated notes and debentures payable, and other borrowings.

The average rates paid increased due to the increase in short-term market rates, the replacement of maturing wholesale funds at higher fixed rates, and client movement from non-interest bearing to interest bearing core deposit products.

This equates to an interest-bearing liability beta of 122.63%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Net interest margin decreased to 3.58% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 3.86% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

This equates to an interest-bearing liability beta of 189.17% and 140.58%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

Net interest margin decreased to 3.65% and 3.62%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 3.81% and 3.83% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The primary driver of the reduction in net interest margin was increased funding costs, partially offset by an increase in earning asset yields.

Adjusted net interest margin measured 3.43% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 3.74% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Adjusted net interest margin measured 3.47% and 3.45% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 3.63% and 3.69% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

Adjusted net interest margin is a non-GAAP measure representing net interest income excluding the impact of fees in lieu of interest, and other recurring, but volatile, components of net interest margin divided by average interest-earning assets less other recurring, but volatile, components of average interest-earning assets.

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In addition, net interest margin may also experience volatility due to events such as the collection of interest on loans previously in non-accrual status or the accumulation of significant short-term deposit inflows.

Management believes net interest margin is nearing a floor.

In the current interest rate environment, we expect net interest margin will approach our previous long-term target of 3.50%.

Over time, we expect our net interest margin to increase towards our new long-term target range of 3.60% to 3.65%.

The Corporation maintains a long-term target for net interest margin in the range of 3.60%-3.65%.

Performance in future quarters will vary due to factors such as the level of fees in lieu of interest and the timing, pace, and scale of future interest rate changes.

Provision for Credit Losses

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Refer to Allowance for Credit Losses , below, for further information regarding our allowance for credit loss methodology.

The Corporation recognized $2.3 million of provision expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to expense of $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The provision expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 consisted of a $740,000 increase due to qualitative factors, net charge-offs of $694,000, a $629,000 increase in specific reserves, and an increase of $354,000 related to loan growth;

partially offset by a $199,000 benefit due to the improved economic outlook in our model forecast.

The Corporation recognized $1.7 million and $4.0 million of provision expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to expense of $2.2 million and $3.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The provision expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024 consisted of net charge-offs of $1.4 million, $680,000 related to loan growth, $496,000 due to qualitative factors, and $150,000 due to deterioration in the economic outlook in our model forecast;

partially offset by a $1.0 million decrease in specific reserves.

The increase in qualitative factors was driven primarily by higher-than-target growth in several loan portfolios.

Similar to the second half of 2023, the additional specific reserves and charge-offs were primarily related to defaults by transportation and logistics borrowers in our Equipment Finance loan portfolio, which management believes is consistent with the cyclical nature of this industry.

The Company expects continued stress within this group of borrowers in 2024.

The following table shows the components of the provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023.

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

The following table shows the components of the provision for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023.

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

(In Thousands)

Change in qualitative factor changes

Change in quantitative factor changes

Charge-offs 921 166

Recoveries (227) (107)

Change in reserves on individually evaluated loans, net

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The addition of specific reserves on individually evaluated loans represents new specific reserves established when collateral shortfalls or government guaranty deficiencies are present, while the release of specific reserves represents the reduction of previously established reserves that are no longer required.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses due to qualitative factor changes reflect management’s evaluation of the level of risk within the portfolio based upon several factors for each portfolio segment.

Qualitative factor changes reflect management’s evaluation of the level of risk within the portfolio based upon several factors for each portfolio segment.

Quantitative factor changes reflect the change in the reasonable and supportable forecast as well as other model assumptions.

Charge-offs in excess of previously established specific reserves require an additional provision for credit losses to maintain the allowance for credit losses at a level deemed appropriate by management.

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Refer to Asset Quality , below, for further information regarding the overall credit quality of our loan and lease portfolio.

Comparison of Non-Interest Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

Comparison of Non-Interest Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income decreased $1.7 million, or 19.7%, to $6.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $8.4 million for the same period in 2023.

The decrease in total non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was due to decreases in mezzanine fund investment income, commercial loan swap fee income, and gains on sale of SBA loans, partially offset by an increase in Private Wealth fee income and service charges on deposits.

Non-interest income increased $51,000, or 0.7%, to $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $7.4 million for the same period in 2023.

The increase in total non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to increases in trust fee income and service charges on deposits, offset by a decrease in commercial loan swap fee income.

Non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 decreased $1.6 million, or 10.1%, to $14.2 million compared to $15.8 million for the same period in 2023.

The decrease in total non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was driven by decreases in returns on investments in SBIC mezzanine funds, commercial loan swap fee income, and gains on the sale of SBA loans.

These unfavorable variances were partially offset by an increase in Private Wealth fee income and service charges on deposits.

Management continues to focus on revenue growth from multiple non-interest income sources in order to maintain a diversified revenue stream through greater contributions from fee-based revenues.

Contribution from fee-based revenue sources can be variable and driven by changes in the interest rate environment, client activity, and the value of underlying investments.

Total non-interest income accounted for 18.6% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 23.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Total non-interest income accounted for 19.6% and 19.1% of total revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to 21.0% and 22.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The components of non-interest income were as follows:

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

2024 2023 $ Change % Change

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Thousands)

Private wealth management services fee income

$ 3,111 $ 2,654 $ 457 17.2%

Gain on sale of SBA loans

Service charges on deposits

Loan fees 847 803 44 5.5

Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

412 366 46 12.6

Net loss on sale of securities (8) — (8) NM

Swap fees 198 557 (359) (64.5)

Net loss on sale of securities

Other non-interest income

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Fee income ratio(1)

18.6 % 23.9 %

(1) Fee income ratio is fee income, per the above table, divided by top line revenue (defined as net interest income plus non-interest income).

Private Wealth fee income increased $457,000, or 17.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

Private Wealth fee income is primarily driven by the amount of assets under management and administration, as well as the mix of business at different fee structures, and can be positively or negatively influenced by the timing and magnitude of volatility within the capital markets.

As of March 31, 2024, private wealth and trust assets under m anagement and administration totaled $3.320 billion , increasing $516.1 million , or 18.4%, compared to $2.804 billion as of March 31, 2023, as an increase in market values was bolstered by new client relationships and new money from existing clients.

Other non-interest income decreased $1.8 million, or 63.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was primarily due to the timing of returns from the Corporation’s investments in mezzanine funds.

Commercial loan interest rate swap fee income decreased $359,000, or 64.5%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

Private Wealth fee income increased $568,000, or 19.6%, and $1.0 million, or 18.5%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

Private Wealth fee income is up compared to prior year primarily due to an increase in assets under management and administration, increases in fee rates across the client base, and non-recurring transaction fees in the 2024 period.

Private Wealth fee income can vary due to the mix of business at different fee structures, and can be positively or negatively influenced by the timing and magnitude of volatility within the capital markets.

As of June 30, 2024, private wealth and trust assets under management and administration totaled $3.249 billion, increasing $341.5 million, or 11.7%, compared to $2.907 billion as of June 30, 2023, due to an increase in market values, new clients, and new money from existing clients.

Other non-interest income increased $207,000, or 19.3%, and decreased $1.6 million, or 40.6%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

The changes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to the timing of returns from the Corporation’s investments in SBIC mezzanine funds.

Commercial loan interest rate swap fee income decreased $820,000, or 83.9%, and $1.2 million, or 76.9%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

We originate commercial real estate loans in which we offer clients a floating rate and an interest rate swap.

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The execution of these transactions generates swap fee income.

The aggregate amortizing notional value of interest rate swaps with various borrowers was $938.7 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $939.2 million and $787.8 million as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023,

respectively.

Interest rate swaps can be an attractive product for our commercial borrowers, although associated fee income can be variable from period to period based on loan activity and the interest rate environment in any given quarter.

Gain on sale of SBA loans decreased $281,000, or 59.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

Management expects the SBA loan sales pipeline to build throughout the year as production increases and previously closed commitments fully fund and become eligible for sale.

Service charges on deposits increased $258,000, or 37.8%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, driven by new and expanded core deposit relationships.

Treasury management business development efforts remain robust as gross treasury management service charges increased $130,000, or 9.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

The aggregate amortizing notional value of interest rate swaps with various borrowers was $962.6 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $939.2 million and $838.5 million as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

Gain on sale of SBA loans decreased $95,000, or 21.4%, and $376,000, or 40.9%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

Management expects the SBA loan sales to increase in the second half of the year as production increases and previously closed commitments fully fund and become eligible for sale, due to additions to the business development team.

Service charges on deposits increased $185,000, or 24.2%, and $442,000, or 30.5%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023, driven by new and expanded core deposit relationships.

Treasury management business development efforts remain robust as gross treasury management service charges increased $198,000, or 14.0%, and $327,000, or 11.6%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

Management believes growth in gross analyzed service charges is a strong indicator of success for the Corporation given the direct correlation to adding and expanding core business relationships.

Comparison of Non-Interest Expense for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

Comparison of Non-Interest Expense for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased by $1.6 million, or 7.2%, compared to the same period in 2023.

Operating expense, which excludes certain one-time and discrete items as defined in the Efficiency Ratio table above, increased $1.4 million, or 6.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

The increase in operating expense was primarily due to an increase in most major categories.

Non-interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 increased by $1.8 million, or 8.4% and $3.4 million, or 7.8%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

Operating expense, which excludes certain one-time and discrete items as defined in the Efficiency Ratio table above, increased $2.1 million, or 9.8%, and $3.5 million, or 8.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

The increase in operating expense was primarily due to an increase in compensation expense, computer software expense, and professional fees.

The components of non-interest expense were as follows :

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

2024 2023 $ Change % Change

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Thousands)

$ 16,157 $ 15,908 $ 249 1.6 %

Occupancy 607 631 (24) (3.8)

Professional fees

1,571 1,343 228 17.0

Data processing

Marketing 818 628 190 30.3

345 295 50 16.9

Computer software

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Other non-interest expense

798 510 288 56.5

Total non-interest expense

Total operating expense (1)

$ 23,130 $ 21,779 $ 1,351 6.2

Full-time equivalent employees

(1) Total operating expense represents total non-interest expense, adjusted to exclude the impact of discrete items as previously defined in the non-GAAP efficiency ratio calculation, above.

Compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased $249,000, or 1.6%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The increase in compensation expense was primarily due to an increase in average FTEs and annual merit increases and promotions.

These increases were partially offset by a decrease in incentive compensation due to relatively lower production and a decrease in 401k expense.

Excluding incentive compensation and 401k expense, which can vary, compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased $761,000, or 5.5%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023 which is more in line with our recent annual market and merit increases.

Successful hiring efforts to secure talent resulted in average full-time equivalent employees for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increasing to 346, up 1.8%, compared to 340 for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Computer software expense increased $235,000, or 19.9%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The increase was primarily due to continued investment in technology to support the Company’s growth initiatives.

Professional fees increased $228,000, or 17.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The increase was primarily due to an increase in recruiting expense and an increase in other professional consulting services for various projects.

FDIC insurance for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased $216,000, or 54.8%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The increase was primarily due to asset growth and an increase in the usage of brokered deposits in lieu of FHLB advances, commensurate with our funding strategy to match-fund fixed-rate loans.

Marketing expense increased $190,000, or 30.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The increase was primarily due to an increase in business development efforts and advertising projects commensurate with the Company’s growth initiatives.

Data processing increased $143,000, or 16.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in core processing costs commensurate with loan and deposit account growth, private wealth and trust asset growth, and various project implementations.

Other non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased $288,000, or 56.5%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The increase was primarily due to an increase in SBA recourse provision, travel expenses, and other loan related costs, partially offset by a decrease in liquidation expenses.

Income tax expense totaled $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 increased $1.1 million, or 7.2%, and $1.3 million, or 4.3%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

The increase in compensation expense was primarily due to an increase in average FTEs, annual merit increases, and promotions.

These increases were partially offset by decreases in incentive compensation and share-based compensation.

Successful hiring efforts to secure talent resulted in average full-time equivalent employees for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increasing to 351, up 2.3%, compared to 343 for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Computer software expense increased $358,000, or 29.9%, and $594,000, or 25.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

The increase was primarily due to new investment in innovative technology to support growth initiatives, to enhance productivity, and client experience.

Professional fees increased $232,000, or 18.7%, and $460,000, or 17.8%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

The increase was primarily due to an increase in recruiting expense and other professional consulting services for various projects.

FDIC insurance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 increased $32,000, or 5.52%, and $248,000, or 25.5%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

The increase was primarily due to asset growth and an increase in the usage of brokered deposits in lieu of FHLB advances, as part of our funding strategy to match-fund fixed-rate loans and maintain adequate alternative sources of liquidity.

Marketing expense increased $71,000, or 9.11%, and $262,000, or 18.6%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

The increase was primarily due to an increase in business development efforts and advertising projects related to the Company’s growth initiatives.

Data processing increased $121,000, or 11.4%, and $264,000, or 13.6%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to an increase in core processing costs due to loan and deposit account growth, private wealth and trust asset growth, and various project implementations.

Other non-interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 decreased $22,000, or 2.02%, and increased $265,000, or 16.6%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.

The six month period increase was primarily due to an increase other reserves and liquidation expense, partially offset by decrease in SBA recourse provision.

Income tax expense totaled $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $5.3 million for the same period in 2023.

Income tax expense included a $752,000 net benefit from tax credit investments, compared to a $300,000 benefit in the prior year period.

The effective tax rate, including the benefit from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 16.5% compared to 23.8% for the same period in 2023.

The effective tax rate, including the benefit from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was 15.8% compared to 23.5% for the same period in 2023.

The decrease in effective tax rate is primarily due to a change in Wisconsin state tax legislation which reduced the Corporation's state taxable income.

The Corporation expects to report an effective tax rate between 16% and 18% for 2024.

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Financial Condition

Total assets increased by $23.5 million, or 0.7%, to $3.531 billion as of March 31, 2024 compared to $3.508 billion at December 31, 2023.

Total assets increased by $109.2 million, or 6.2%, to $3.617 billion as of June 30, 2024 compared to $3.508 billion at December 31, 2023.

The increase in total assets was primarily driven by an increase in loans and leases receivable and available-for-sale securities, partially offset by a reduction in short-term investments.

Total liabilities increased by $15.3 million, or 0.5%, to $3.234 billion at March 31, 2024 compared to $3.218 billion at December 31, 2023.

The increase in total liabilities was principally due to an increase in FHLB advances partially offset by a reduction in deposits.

Total stockholders’ equity increased by $8.2 million, or 2.8%, to $297.8 million at March 31, 2024 compared to $289.6 million at December 31, 2023.

Total liabilities increased by $93.6 million, or 5.8%, to $3.312 billion at June 30, 2024 compared to $3.218 billion at December 31, 2023.

The increase in total liabilities was principally due to an increase in deposits.

Total stockholders’ equity increased by $15.6 million, or 10.8%, to $305.2 million at June 30, 2024 compared to

$289.6 million at December 31, 2023.

The increase in total stockholders’ equity was due to retention of earnings and unrealized gains on interest rate swaps, partially offset by dividends paid to common and preferred stockholders and unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities.

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Cash and cash equivalents include short-term investments and cash and due from banks.

Cash and due from banks decreased $7.3 million to $25.1 million at March 31, 2024 from $32.3 million at December 31, 2023.

Short-term investments decreased by $60.2 million to $47.0 million at March 31, 2024 from $107.2 million at December 31, 2023.

Cash and due from banks decreased $5.9 million to $26.4 million at June 30, 2024 from $32.3 million at December 31, 2023.

Short-term investments decreased by $52.5 million to $54.7 million at June 30, 2024 from $107.2 million at December 31, 2023.

Our short-term investments primarily consist of interest-bearing deposits held at the FRB.

We value the safety and soundness provided by the FRB, and therefore, we incorporate short-term investments in our readily accessible liquidity program.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, interest-bearing deposits held at the FRB were $46.6 million and $106.8 million, respectively.

Total securities, including available-for-sale and held-to-maturity, increased by $16.7 million, or 5.5%, to $322.2 million, or 9.1% of total assets at March 31, 2024 compared to $305.5 million, or 8.7% of total assets at December 31, 2023.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 the Corporation recognized unrealized losses of $2.9 million before income taxes through other comprehensive income, compared to unrealized gains of $3.8 million for the same period in 2023.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, interest-bearing deposits held at the FRB were $53.7 million and $106.8 million, respectively.

Total securities, including available-for-sale and held-to-maturity, increased by $10.4 million, or 6.8%, to $315.9 million, or 8.7% of total assets at June 30, 2024 compared to $305.5 million or 8.7% of total assets at December 31, 2023.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024 the Corporation recognized unrealized losses of $3.5 million before income taxes through other comprehensive income, compared to unrealized gains of $252,000 for the same period in 2023.

The unrealized losses in the current period were driven by the increase in interest rates.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our overall securities portfolio, including available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities, had an estimated weighted-average expected maturity of 5.3 years and 5.6 years, respectively.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our overall securities portfolio, including available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities, had an estimated weighted-average expected maturity of 5.3 years and 5.6 years, respectively.

Our investment philosophy remains as stated in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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On a quarterly basis, we validate the reasonableness of prices received from this source through independent verification, data integrity validation primarily through comparison of current price to an expectation-based analysis of movement in prices based upon the changes in the related yield curves, and other market factors.

We did not recognize any credit losses in the securities portfolio as of March 31, 2024.

We did not recognize any credit losses in the securities portfolio as of June 30, 2024.

Loans and Leases Receivable

Period-end loans and leases receivable, net of allowance for credit losses, increased by $59.1 million, or 8.4% annualized to $2.878 billion at March 31, 2024 from $2.819 billion at December 31, 2023 primarily driven by commercial loan growth.

Period-end loans and leases receivable, net of allowance for credit losses, increased by $133.3 million, or 9.5% annualized to $2.952 billion at June 30, 2024 from $2.819 billion at December 31, 2023 primarily driven by commercial loan growth.

Management expects to manage loan growth towards our long term target of 10%.

C&I loans increased $14.9 million, or 5.6% annualized, to $1.121 billion.

Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") loans increased $55.9 million, or 10.1% annualized, to $1.162 billion.

The increase was due to growth in traditional commercial lending, Equipment Finance, and Floorplan Financing products.

Total commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans increased $75.5 million, or 8.9% annualized, to $1.775 billion.

The increase was primarily due to an increase in non-owner occupied CRE and owner occupied CRE in our Wisconsin markets.

CRE loans represented 59.8% and 59.6% of our total loans as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

As of March 31, 2024, 15.2% of the CRE loans were owner-occupied CRE, compared to 15.1% as of December 31, 2023.

The increase was primarily due to an increase in the construction and multifamily loan portfolios.

CRE loans represented 59.5% and 59.6% of our total loans as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

As of June 30, 2024, 14.6% of the CRE loans were owner-occupied CRE, compared to 15.1% as of December 31, 2023.

We consider owner-occupied CRE more characteristic of the Corporation’s C&I portfolio as, in general, the client’s primary source of repayment is the cash flow from the operating entity occupying the commercial real estate property.

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The following table presents information concerning the composition of the Bank’s consolidated loans and leases receivable.

As of March 31, As of December 31,

Amount Outstanding % of Total Loans and Leases Amount Outstanding % of Total Loans and Leases

As of June 30,

As of December 31,

(Dollars in Thousands)

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Commercial real estate — non-owner occupied

Construction 202,382 7.0 193,080 6.8

Multi-family 453,321 15.6 450,529 15.8

1-4 family 27,482 0.9 26,289 0.9

Total commercial real estate

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Loans and leases receivable, net

Below is a view of selected loan portfolios disaggregated by North American Industry Classification (“NAICs”) code as of March 31, 2024:

Real Estate Wholesale and Manufacturing Retail and Hospitality Transportation and Warehousing Other Total

Commercial real estate — owner occupied 5% 28% 18% 10% 39% 100%

Commercial real estate — non-owner occupied 71% (1)

1% 11% —% 17% 100%

Below is a view of selected loan portfolios disaggregated by North American Industry Classification (“NAICs”) code as of June 30, 2024:

Manufacturing

Transportation

Commercial real estate — owner

Commercial real estate — non-

owner occupied

Commercial and industrial

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See Asset Quality for further discussion of industry-specific risks.

De posit composition

(in thousands) March 31,

2024 December 31,

Deposit composition

(in thousands)

September 30,

2023 June 30,

2023 March 31,

Non-interest-bearing transaction accounts

$ 400,267 $ 445,376 $ 430,011 $ 419,294 $ 471,904

Interest-bearing transaction accounts

818,080 895,319 779,789 719,198 612,500

Money market accounts

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Uninsured deposits

uninsured deposits collateralized by pledged assets 16,622 17,051 28,873 37,670 32,468

uninsured deposits collateralized by

pledged assets

Total uninsured, net collateralized deposits

% of total deposits

As of March 31, 2024, total period-end deposits decreased by $41.4 million to $2.755 billion from $2.797 billion at December 31, 2023, primarily due to decreases of $77.2 million, $45.1 million, and $21.1 million in interest bearing transaction accounts, non-interest bearing transaction accounts, and certificate of deposit accounts, respectively.

These decreases were partially offset by a $102.2 million increase in money market accounts.

As of March 31, 2024, total period-end core deposits decreased $41.2 million, or 7.0% annualized, to $2.298 billion, compared to $2.339 billion at December 31, 2023.

The decline in period-end balances is due to the delayed receipt of a significant core deposit which typically occurs near the end of the month.

Including this recurring deposit inflow received by the Bank on April 1, period-end core deposits increased $24.2 million, or 4.1% annualized.

As of June 30, 2024, total period-end deposits increased by $88.4 million to $2.885 billion from $2.797 billion at December 31, 2023, primarily due to increases of $126.3 million and $117.8 million in money market accounts and wholesale deposits, respectively.

These increases were partially offset by decreases of $63.0 million, $54.2 million, and $38.6 million in certificates of deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts, and non-interest-bearing transaction accounts, respectively.

As of June 30, 2024, total period-end core deposits decreased $29.4 million, or 2.5% annualized, to $2.310 billion, compared to $2.339 billion at December 31, 2023.

The decrease in period-end balances is due to decreases of $54.2 million, $38.6 million, and $63.0 million in interest bearing transaction accounts, non-interest bearing transaction accounts, and certificate of deposit accounts, respectively.

The decline in period-end balances is due to the delayed receipt of a significant core deposit which typically occurs near the end of the month and was included in December 31, 2023 deposits.

Including this recurring deposit inflow received by the Bank on July 1, period-end core deposits increased $50.8 million.

Management believes the Bank’s deposit-centric sales strategy, led by treasury management sales, will contribute to a net increase in deposits;

however, period-end deposit balances associated with core relationships will fluctuate based upon maturity of time deposits, client demands for the use of their cash, and our ability to maintain existing and new client relationships.

Therefore, we believe average balances are a better indicator of our deposit growth.

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We measure the success of core deposit gathering efforts based on the number and average balances of our deposit accounts as compared to ending balances due to the variability of some of our larger relationships.

The Bank’s average core deposits, consisting of all transaction accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit, increased $345.9 million, or 17.3%, to $2.346 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $2.001 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The Bank’s average core deposits, consisting of all transaction accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit, increased $342.4 million, or 17.0%, to $2.361 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $2.018 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings

As of March 31, 2024, FHLB advances and other borrowings increased by $50.8 million, or 15.4%, to $381.7 million from $330.9 million at December 31, 2023.

The increase reflects the temporary funding need due to the delayed recurring core deposit inflow the Bank did not receive until April 1.

As of June 30, 2024, FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased by $3.1 million, or 1.9%, to $327.9 million from $330.9 million at December 31, 2023.

As average deposit balances have increased, we have been able to reduce our usage of FHLB advances.

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We will continue to utilize FHLB advances and wholesale deposits to manage interest rate risk, liquidity, and contingency funding.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Corporation had other borrowings of $10,000, and $20,000 respectively, which consisted of a sold tax credit investments accounted for as secured borrowings because they did not qualify for true sale accounting.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Corporation had other borrowings of $10,000, and $20,000 respectively, which consisted of a sold tax credit investments accounted for as secured borrowings because they did not qualify for true sale accounting.

During the third quarter of 2024, management intends to redeem $15.0 million of 5.50% fixed to floating rate subordinated notes payable originally issued August 15th, 2019 and reissue up to $20.0 million in subordinated notes payable.

Consistent with our funding philosophy to manage interest rate risk, we will use the most efficient and cost effective source of wholesale funds.

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Preferred Stock

The Corporation has 12,500 shares, or $12.5 million in aggregate liquidation preference, of 7.0% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01 per share, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

The Corporation expects to pay dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock when and if declared by its Board, at a fixed rate of 7.0% per annum, payable quarterly, in arrears, on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year up to, but excluding, March 15, 2027.

For each dividend period from and including March 15, 2027, dividends will be paid at a floating rate of Three-Month Term SOFR plus a spread of 539 basis points per annum.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Corporation paid $219,000, in preferred cash dividends with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Corporation paid $219,000 and $438,000, respectively, in cash dividends with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock.

The Series A Preferred Stock is perpetual and has no stated maturity.

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The Corporation’s derivative financial instruments, under which the Corporation is required to either receive cash from or pay cash to counterparties depending on changes in interest rates applied to notional amounts, are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets.

As of March 31, 2024, the aggregate amortizing notional value of interest rate swaps with various commercial borrowers was approximately $938.7 million, compared to $939.2 million as of December 31, 2023.

As of June 30, 2024, the aggregate amortizing notional value of interest rate swaps with various commercial borrowers was approximately $962.6 million, compared to $939.2 million as of December 31, 2023.

We receive fixed rates and pay floating rates based upon designated benchmark interest rates on the swaps with commercial borrowers.

These swaps mature between May 2024 and July 2040.

These swaps mature between July 2024 and July 2040.

Commercial borrower swaps are completed independently with each borrower and are not subject to master netting arrangements.

As of March 31, 2024, the commercial borrower swaps were reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a derivative asset of $2.8 million and liability of $61.1 million compared to a derivative asset of $7.9 million and liability of $51.1 million as of December 31, 2023.

As of June 30, 2024, the commercial borrower swaps were reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a derivative asset of $2.1 million and liability of $61.8 million compared to a derivative asset of $7.9 million and liability of $51.1 million as of December 31, 2023.

On the offsetting swap contracts with dealer counterparties, we pay fixed rates and receive floating rates based upon designated benchmark interest rates.

These interest rate swaps also have maturity dates between May 2024 and July 2040.

Dealer counterparty swaps are subject to master netting agreements among the contracts within our Bank and were reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a net derivative asset of $58.4 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to a net derivative asset of $43.2 million as of December 31, 2023.

The gross amount of dealer counterparty swaps as of March 31, 2024, without regard to the enforceable master netting agreement, was a gross derivative asset of $61.1 million, compared to a gross derivative liability of $7.9 million and gross derivative asset of $51.1 million as of December 31, 2023.

These interest rate swaps also have maturity dates between July 2024 and July 2040.

Dealer counterparty swaps are subject to master netting agreements among the contracts within our Bank and were reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a net derivative asset of $59.6 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to a net derivative asset of $43.2 million as of December 31, 2023.

The gross amount of dealer counterparty swaps as of June 30, 2024, without regard to the enforceable master netting agreement, was a gross derivative liability of $2.1 million and gross derivative asset of $61.8 million, compared to a gross derivative liability of $7.9 million and gross derivative asset of $51.1 million as of December 31, 2023.

The Corporation also enters into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk and reduce the cost of match-funding certain long-term fixed rate loans.

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The change in the fair value of these hedging instruments is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged transactions affect earnings.

As of March 31, 2024, the aggregate notional value of interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges was $394.7 million.

These interest rate swaps mature between July 2024 and October 2034.

A pre-tax unrealized gain of $4.8 million was recognized in other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and there was no ineffective portion of these hedges.

As of June 30, 2024, the aggregate

notional value of interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges was $437.7 million.

These interest rate swaps mature between July 2024 and February 2041.

A pre-tax unrealized gain of $300,000 and $5.1 million was recognized in other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and there was no ineffective portion of these hedges.

The Corporation also enters into interest rate swaps to mitigate market value volatility on certain long-term fixed securities.

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As of March 31, 2024, the aggregate notional value of interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges was $12.5 million.

As of June 30, 2024, the aggregate notional value of interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges was $12.5 million.

These interest rate swaps mature between February 2031 and October 2034.

A pre-tax unrealized gain of $140,000 was recognized in other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and there was no ineffective portion of these hedges.

A pre-tax unrealized gain of $82,000 and $223,000 was recognized in other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and there was no ineffective portion of these hedges.

For further information and discussion of our derivatives, see Note 13 — Derivative Financial Instruments of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Non-performing Assets

Total non-performing assets consisted of the following at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively:

2024 December 31,

Total non-performing assets consisted of the following at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively:

(Dollars in Thousands)

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Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

Construction — —

Multi-family — —

1-4 family 20 22

Total non-performing commercial real estate 20 22

Total non-accrual commercial real estate

Commercial and industrial

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Total non-accrual loans and leases

19,829 20,597

Repossessed assets, net

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Total non-accrual loans and leases to gross loans and leases

0.68 % 0.72 %

Total non-performing assets to gross loans and leases plus repossessed assets, net 0.69 0.73

Total non-accrual loans to gross loans and leases plus repossessed assets, net

Total non-performing assets to total assets

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Allowance for credit losses to non-accrual loans and leases

174.64 160.21

Non-performing loans decreased $768,000, to $19.8 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $20.6 million at December 31, 2023.

The Corporation’s non-accrual loans as a percentage of total gross loans and leases measured 0.68% and 0.72% at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

The change in non-performing assets was driven by charge-offs in the Equipment Finance pool and a paydown in the Asset-Based Lending (ABL) pool within the C&I portfolio segment.

We continue to expect full repayment related to the $7.5 million ABL loan that defaulted in 2023.

Non-accrual loans decreased $1.6 million, to $19.0 million at June 30, 2024, compared to $20.6 million at December 31, 2023.

The Corporation’s non-accrual loans as a percentage of total gross loans and leases measured 0.64% and 0.72% at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

The change in non-accrual loans was driven by charge-offs in the Equipment Finance pool and a paydown in the Asset-Based Lending ("ABL") pool both within the C&I portfolio segment, partially offset by newly defaulted loans in Equipment Finance.

While we continue to expect full repayment of the one asset-based lending (ABL) loan that defaulted during the second quarter of 2023, the liquidation process has transitioned into Chapter 7 bankruptcy, likely delaying final resolution until late 2024 or 2025.

Through our collections efforts, the current balance of this loan is $6.5 million, down from $10.9 million in the prior year quarter.

Excluding this credit, non-performing assets totaled $12.6 million, or 0.35% of total assets in the current quarter and $12.7 million, or 0.36% of total assets in the prior quarter.

The recent increase in the Equipment Finance pool, for which defaults and liquidations are not atypical, was due to a cyclical increase in past-due balances.

We use a wide variety of available metrics to assess the overall asset quality of the portfolio and no one metric is used independently to make a final conclusion as to the asset quality of the portfolio.

Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets was 0.57% and 0.59% at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the payment performance of our loans and leases did not point to any new areas of concern, as approximately 99.3% and 99.2%, respectively, of the total portfolio at the end of each period was in a current payment status.

Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets was 0.53% and 0.59% at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the payment performance of our loans and leases did not point to any new areas of concern, as approximately 99.4% and 99.2%, respectively, of the total portfolio at the end of each period was in a current payment status.

We reviewed loans and leases with exposure to certain industries:

• Transportation and Logistics, Equipment Finance - 2% of total loans - Management considered the following:

9% of Equipment Finance Transportation loans are rated Category IV and defaults from these borrowers are driving an increase in charge-offs and new reserves.

• Transportation and Logistics, Equipment Finance:

2% of total loans - Management considered the following:

9% of Equipment Finance Transportation loans are rated Category IV.

Based on our reserve methodology for individually and collectively evaluated loans, we believe our reserves related to this industry to be appropriate.

• Transportation and Logistics, other than Equipment Finance - 3% of total loans - Management considered the following:

• Transportation and Logistics, other than Equipment Finance:

2% of total loans - Management considered the following:

Less than 1% of the Transportation loans outside of Equipment Finance are rated Category IV.

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Based on these and other borrower-specific considerations, no additional reserve requirements were identified.

• Office, Commercial Real Estate - 10% of total loans - Management considered the following:

office exposure is concentrated in the Wisconsin markets where local market vacancy rates are below national rates, a majority of the loan maturity dates are beyond 2031 with the borrower paying a fixed rate, either directly or through an interest rate swap, and there are no non-performing loans in the portfolio.

• Office, Commercial Real Estate:

8% of total loans - Management considered the following:

Based on these and other borrower-specific considerations, no additional reserve requirements were identified.

• Multifamily, Commercial Real Estate - 16% of total loans - Management considered the following:

multifamily exposure is concentrated in the Wisconsin markets where local market vacancy rates are below national rates, a majority of the loan maturity dates are beyond 2029 with the borrower paying a fixed rate, either directly or through an interest rate swap, and there are no non-performing loans in the portfolio.

• Multifamily, Commercial Real Estate:

16% of total loans - Management considered the following:

multifamily exposure is concentrated in the Wisconsin markets where local market vacancy rates are below national rates, a majority of the loan maturity dates are beyond 2031 with the borrower paying a fixed rate, either directly or through an interest rate swap, and there are no non-accrual loans in the portfolio.

Based on these and other borrower-specific considerations, no additional reserve requirements were identified.

We also monitor asset quality through our established categories as defined in Note 5 – Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We also monitor asset quality through our established categories as defined in Note 5 – Loans, Lease Receivables, and Allowance for Credit Losses of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

As we continue to actively monitor the credit quality of our loan and lease portfolios, we may identify additional loans and leases for which the borrowers or lessees are having difficulties making the required principal and interest payments based upon factors including, but not limited to, the inability to sell the underlying collateral, inadequate cash flow from the operations of the underlying businesses, liquidation events, or bankruptcy filings.

We proactively work with our loan borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to find meaningful solutions to difficult situations that are in the best interests of the Bank.

As of March 31, 2024, as well as in all previous reporting periods, there were no loans over 90 days past due and still accruing interest.

As of June 30, 2024, as well as in all previous reporting periods, there were no loans over 90 days past due and still accruing interest.

Loans and leases greater than 90 days past due are placed on non-accrual status and individually evaluated for reserve requirement.

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The following represents additional information regarding our non-accrual loans and leases:

As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, As of and for the

Year Ended December 31,

2024 2023 2023

As of and for the Six Months

Ended June 30,

(In Thousands)

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Net non-accrual loans and leases

$ 13,211 $ 1,790 $ 14,607

Average non-accrual loans and leases

$ 20,541 $ 3,536 $ 10,450

Foregone interest income attributable to non-accrual loans and leases

$ 591 $ 78 $ 1,431

Interest income recognized on non-accrual loans and leases

Net foregone interest income on non-accrual loans and leases

$ 420 $ 38 $ 1,165

Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses, including unfunded commitment reserves, increased $1.6 million, or 5.2%, to $34.6 million as of March 31, 2024 from $33.0 million as of December 31, 2023.

The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of gross loans and leases increased to 1.19% as of March 31, 2024 from 1.16% as of December 31, 2023.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recorded net charge-offs on individually evaluated loans and leases of $694,000, comprised of $921,000 of charge-offs and $227,000 of recoveries.

The allowance for credit losses, including unfunded commitment reserves, increased $2.0 million, or 11.8%, to $35.0 million as of June 30, 2024 from $33.0 million as of December 31, 2023.

The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of gross loans and leases increased to 1.17% as of June 30, 2024 from 1.16% as of December 31, 2023.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded net charge-offs of $2.1 million, comprised of $2.5 million of charge-offs and $418,000 of recoveries.

We will continue to experience some level of periodic charge-offs in the future as exit strategies are considered and executed.

Loans and leases with previously established specific reserves, may ultimately result in a charge-off under a variety of scenarios.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our ratio of allowance for credit losses to total non-accrual loans and leases was 174.64% and 160.21% , respectively.

This ratio increased because of paydowns on non-accrual loans and an increase in general reserves .

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our ratio of allowance for credit losses to total non-accrual loans and leases was 183.96% and 160.21%, respectively.

This ratio increased because of charge-offs and paydowns on non-accrual loans and an increase in general reserves.

Non-accrual loans and leases exhibit weaknesses that inhibit repayment in compliance with the original terms of the note or lease;

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Conversely, if we identify further non-accrual loans, this ratio could fall if the non-accrual loans are adequately collateralized and therefore require no specific or general reserve.

Given our business practices and evaluation of our existing loan and lease portfolio, we believe this coverage ratio is appropriate for the probable losses inherent in our loan and lease portfolio as of March 31, 2024.

To determine the level and composition of the allowance for credit losses, we break out the portfolio by segments with similar risk characteristics.

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Each model includes a set of assumptions which are evaluated not less than annually by management.

Further, the methodology also focuses on

evaluation of several qualitative factors for each portfolio segment or portfolio segment and class, including but not limited to:

product growth rates, management’s ongoing review and grading of the loan and lease portfolios, consideration of delinquency experience, changes in the size of the loan and lease portfolios, level of loans and leases subject to more frequent review by management, changes in underlying collateral, concentrations in specific industries, and other qualitative factors that could affect credit losses.

The methodology also focuses on evaluation of several qualitative factors for each portfolio segment or portfolio segment and class, including but not limited to:

product growth rates, management’s ongoing review and grading of the loan and lease portfolios, consideration of delinquency experience, changes in the size of the loan and lease

portfolios, level of loans and leases subject to more frequent review by management, changes in underlying collateral, concentrations in specific industries, and other qualitative factors that could affect credit losses.

When it is determined that we will not receive our entire contractual principal or the loss is confirmed, we record a charge against the allowance for credit loss reserve to bring the loan or lease to its net realizable value.

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As we complete new appraisals and/or market evaluations, in specific situations current fair values collateralizing certain collateral-dependent loans are inadequate to support the entire amount of the outstanding debt.

As a result of our review process, we have concluded an appropriate allowance for credit losses for the loan and lease portfolio was $34.6 million, or 1.19% of gross loans and leases, at March 31, 2024.

However, given ongoing complexities with current workout situations and the uncertainty surrounding future economic conditions, further charge-offs, and increased provisions for credit losses may be recorded if additional facts and circumstances lead us to a different conclusion.

In addition, various federal and state regulatory agencies review the allowance for credit losses.

As a result of our review process, we have concluded an appropriate allowance for credit losses for the funded loan and lease portfolio was $33.1 million, or 1.11% of gross loans and leases, at June 30, 2024.

Given ongoing complexities with current workout situations and the uncertainty surrounding future economic conditions, further charge-offs, and increased provisions for credit losses may be recorded if additional facts and circumstances lead us to a different conclusion.

Various federal and state regulatory agencies review the allowance for credit losses.

These agencies could require certain loan and lease balances to be classified differently or charged off when their credit evaluations differ from those of management, based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

A summary of the activity in the allowance for credit losses follows:

As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31,

As of and for the Three

Months Ended June 30,

As of and for the Six

Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Thousands)

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Commercial real estate — non-owner occupied

Construction — —

Multi-family — —

1-4 family — —

Commercial and industrial

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Commercial real estate — non-owner occupied

Construction — —

Multi-family — —

1-4 family 110 —

Commercial and industrial

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Total recoveries

Net recoveries (694) (59)

Net charge-offs

Provision for credit losses

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Allowance for credit losses on loans

$ 32,799 $ 26,140

Allowance for credit losses on unfunded credit commitments

Total ACL $ 34,629 $ 27,550

Annualized net charge offs (recoveries) as a percent of average gross loans and leases

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While the Bank is subject to certain generally applicable regulatory limitations regarding its ability to pay dividends to the Corporation, we do not believe that the Corporation will be adversely affected by these dividend limitations.

The Corporation’s principal liquidity requirements at March 31, 2024 were the interest payments due on subordinated notes and debentures and cash dividends payable to both common and preferred stockholders.

The capital ratios of the Bank met all applicable regulatory capital adequacy requirements in effect on March 31, 2024, and continue to meet the heightened requirements imposed by Basel III, including the capital conservation buffer.

The Corporation’s principal liquidity requirements at June 30, 2024 were the interest payments due on subordinated notes and debentures and cash dividends payable to both common and preferred stockholders.

The capital ratios of the Bank met all applicable regulatory capital adequacy requirements in effect on June 30, 2024, and continue to meet the heightened requirements imposed by Basel III, including the capital conservation buffer.

The Corporation’s Board and management teams adhere to the appropriate regulatory guidelines on decisions which affect their capital positions, including but not limited to, decisions relating to the payment of dividends and increasing indebtedness.

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Sources of liquidity

(in thousands) March 31,

2024 December 31,

(in thousands)

September 30,

2023 June 30,

2023 March 31,

Short-term investments

Collateral value of unencumbered pledged loans 340,639 367,471 315,067 265,884 296,393

Collateral value of unencumbered

pledged loans

Market value of unencumbered securities

Readily accessible liquidity

676,588 734,424 661,297 563,468 656,584

Fed fund lines

Excess brokered CD capacity 1

1,166,661 1,231,791 1,090,864 1,017,590 1,027,869

Total liquidity

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Our readily accessible liquidity decreased quarter over quarter.

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank had $46.6 million and $106.8 million on deposit with the FRB recorded in short-term investments, respectively.

At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank had $53.7 million and $106.8 million on deposit with the FRB recorded in short-term investments, respectively.

Any excess funds not used for loan funding or satisfying other cash obligations were maintained as part of our readily accessible liquidity in our interest-bearing accounts with the FRB, as we value the safety and soundness provided by the FRB.

We plan to utilize excess liquidity to fund loan and lease portfolio growth, pay down maturing debt, allow run off of maturing wholesale certificates of deposit or invest in securities to maintain adequate liquidity at an improved margin.

We had $789.8 million of outstanding wholesale funds at March 31, 2024, compared to $739.2 million of wholesale funds as of December 31, 2023, which represented 25.6% and 24.0%, respectively, of ending balance total bank funding.

We had $853.9 million of outstanding wholesale funds at June 30, 2024, compared to $739.2 million of wholesale funds as of December 31, 2023, which represented 27.0% and 24.0%, respectively, of ending balance total bank funding.

Wholesale funds include FHLB advances, brokered certificates of deposit, and deposits gathered from internet listing services.

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Access to such deposits and borrowings allows us the flexibility to refrain from pursuing single service deposit relationships in markets that have experienced unfavorable pricing levels.

In addition, the administrative costs associated with wholesale funds are considerably lower than those that would be incurred to administer a similar level of local deposits with a similar maturity structure.

Wholesale funds are also stable as each issuance has a structured maturity date and may only be redeemed in certain limited circumstances.

The administrative costs associated with wholesale funds are considerably lower than those that would be incurred to administer a similar level of local deposits with a similar maturity structure.

Wholesale funds are also stable as each issuance has a structured maturity date and may

only be redeemed in certain limited circumstances.

During the time frames necessary to accumulate wholesale funds in an orderly manner, we will use short-term FHLB advances to meet our temporary funding needs.

The short-term FHLB advances will typically have terms of one week to one month to cover the overall expected funding demands.

Period-end core deposits decreased $41.2 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023.

Period-end core deposits decreased $29.4 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023.

The decrease was primarily due to decreases of $54.2 million, $38.6 million, and $63.0 million in interest bearing transaction accounts, non-interest bearing transaction accounts, and certificate of deposit accounts, respectively.

These decreases were partially offset by a $126.3 million increase in money market accounts.

The decline in period-end balances is due to the delayed receipt of a significant core deposit which typically occurs near the end of the month.

Including this recurring deposit inflow received by the Bank on April 1, period-end core deposits increased $24.2 million .

We will continue to use wholesale funds in specific maturity periods, typically three to five years, needed to effectively mitigate the interest rate risk measured through our asset/liability management process or in shorter time periods if core deposit balances decline.

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The Bank limits the percentage of wholesale funds to total bank funds in accordance with liquidity policies approved by its Board.

The Bank was in compliance with its policy limits as of March 31, 2024.

The Bank was able to access the wholesale funding market as needed at rates and terms comparable to market standards during the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

The Bank was in compliance with its policy limits as of June 30, 2024.

The Bank was able to access the wholesale funding market as needed at rates and terms comparable to market standards during the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

In the event that there is a disruption in the availability of wholesale funds at maturity, the Bank has managed the maturity structure, in compliance with our approved liquidity policy, so at least one year of maturities could be funded through readily accessible liquidity.

These potential funding sources include deposits maintained at the FRB or Federal Reserve Discount Window utilizing currently unencumbered securities and acceptable loans as collateral.

As of March 31, 2024, the accessible liquidity was in excess of the stated policy minimum.

As of June 30, 2024, the accessible liquidity was in excess of the stated policy minimum.

We believe the Bank will also have access to the unused federal funds lines, cash flows from borrower repayments, and cash flows from security maturities.

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The Corporation has a shelf registration statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission that would allow the Corporation to offer and sell, from time to time and in one or more offerings, up to $75.0 million in aggregate initial offering price of common and preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, subscription rights, units, or depository shares, or any combination thereof.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, operating activities resulted in a net cash inflow of $8.7 million, which included net income of $8.8 million.

Net cash used by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $82.7 million primarily due to net loan disbursements, investments made in securities available for sale, and additional investments in federal home loan bank stock.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $6.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 primarily due to a net increase in deposits, partially offset by the repayment of FHLB advances.

The Corporation has in recent years, and may from time to time in the future, raise capital through the sale of debt or equity securities in private placements exempt from registration under federal securities laws.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, operating activities resulted in a net cash inflow of $21.7 million, which included net income of $19.3 million.

Net cash used by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $159.7 million primarily due to net loan disbursements, investments made in securities available for sale, and additional investments in federal home loan bank stock.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $79.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily due to a net increase in deposits, partially offset by the repayment of FHLB advances.

Please refer to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in PART I., Item 1 for further details regarding significant sources of cash flow for the Corporation.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of March 31, 2024, there were no material changes to our contractual obligations and off-balance sheet arrangements disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

As of June 30, 2024, there were no material changes to our contractual obligations and off-balance sheet arrangements disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

We continue to believe that we have adequate capital and liquidity accessible from various sources to fund projected contractual obligations and commitments.

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