Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 1. Financial Statements
SB Financial Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
($
in thousands)
September
2025
(unaudited)
December
2024
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$ 85,025
$ 25,928
Interest bearing time deposits
2,025
1,565
Available-for-sale securities
193,190
201,587
Loans held for sale
4,736
6,770
Loans, net of unearned income
1,110,545
1,046,735
Allowance for credit losses
( 15,943 )
( 15,096 )
Premises and equipment, net
21,764
20,456
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at cost
5,466
5,223
Foreclosed assets and other assets held for sale, net
237
-
Interest receivable
5,455
4,908
Goodwill
27,158
23,239
Cash value of life insurance
32,004
30,685
Mortgage servicing rights
15,347
14,868
Other assets
9,254
12,649
Total assets
$ 1,496,263
$ 1,379,517
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities
Deposits
Non interest bearing demand
$ 246,725
$ 232,155
Interest bearing demand
194,420
201,085
Savings
290,111
237,987
Money market
261,953
222,161
Time deposits
269,313
259,217
Total deposits
1,262,522
1,152,605
Repurchase agreements
10,976
10,585
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
35,000
35,000
Trust preferred securities
10,310
10,310
Subordinated debt net of issuance costs
19,726
19,690
Interest payable
2,739
2,351
Other liabilities
18,051
21,468
Total liabilities
1,359,324
1,252,009
Commitments & Contingent Liabilities
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, no par value; authorized 200,000 shares; 2025 - 0 shares outstanding, 2024 - 0 shares outstanding
-
-
Common stock, no par value; 2025 - 10,500,000 shares authorized, 8,525,375 shares issued; 2024 - 10,500,000 shares authorized, 8,525,375 shares issued
61,319
61,319
Additional paid-in capital
15,086
15,194
Retained earnings
123,370
116,186
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 23,412 )
( 30,234 )
Treasury stock, at cost; (2025 - 2,216,670 common shares; 2024 - 1,977,538 common shares)
( 39,424 )
( 34,957 )
Total shareholders’ equity
136,939
127,508
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$ 1,496,263
$ 1,379,517
See notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements (unaudited)
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SB Financial Group, Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
($
in thousands, except per share data)
Three
Months Ended
September 30,
Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
Interest
Income
2025
2024
2025
2024
Loans
Taxable
$ 16,449
$ 14,513
$ 47,752
$ 41,943
Tax exempt
117
127
348
374
Securities
Taxable
1,097
1,192
3,399
3,692
Tax exempt
35
37
108
111
Other interest income
1,111
679
3,041
1,382
Total interest income
18,809
16,548
54,648
47,502
Interest Expense
Deposits
5,721
5,568
16,670
15,866
Repurchase agreements & other
28
43
73
113
Federal Home Loan Bank advance expense
369
369
1,097
1,352
Trust preferred securities expense
162
187
483
562
Subordinated debt expense
195
195
584
584
Total interest expense
6,475
6,362
18,907
18,477
Net Interest Income
12,334
10,186
35,741
29,025
Provision (benefit) for credit losses - loans
300
( 307 )
974
( 440 )
Provision (benefit) for unfunded commitments
( 176 )
507
134
640
Total provision for credit losses
124
200
1,108
200
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
12,210
9,986
34,633
28,825
Noninterest Income
Wealth management fees
912
882
2,635
2,595
Customer service fees
887
870
2,652
2,625
Gain on sale of mortgage loans & OMSR
1,328
1,311
3,743
3,369
Mortgage loan servicing fees, net
158
39
1,363
1,367
Gain on sale of non-mortgage loans
8
20
105
135
Title insurance income
544
485
1,523
1,157
Gain on sale of assets
-
200
-
200
Other income
407
316
1,378
1,012
Total noninterest income
4,244
4,123
13,399
12,460
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits
6,198
6,057
19,030
17,418
Net occupancy expense
801
706
2,487
2,182
Equipment expense
1,188
1,069
3,381
3,206
Data processing fees
723
758
3,050
2,254
Professional fees
863
659
2,789
2,032
Marketing expense
174
241
529
614
Telephone and communications
123
128
387
389
Postage and delivery expense
157
145
401
331
State, local and other taxes
268
208
760
683
Employee expense
255
228
605
565
Other expense
748
804
2,341
2,282
Total noninterest expense
11,498
11,003
35,760
31,956
Income before income tax
4,956
3,106
12,272
9,329
Provision for income taxes
910
752
2,216
1,494
Net Income
$ 4,046
$ 2,354
$ 10,056
$ 7,835
Basic earnings per common share
$ 0.64
$ 0.35
$ 1.57
$ 1.17
Diluted earnings per common share
$ 0.64
$ 0.35
$ 1.56
$ 1.17
Average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic:
6,297
6,660
6,408
6,689
Diluted:
6,311
6,675
6,427
6,704
See notes to condensed consolidated
financial statements (unaudited)
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SB
Financial Group, Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
Three
Months Ended
September 30,
Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
($
in thousands)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net income
$ 4,046
$ 2,354
$ 10,056
$ 7,835
Other comprehensive income
Available for sale investment securities:
Gross unrealized holding gains arising in the period
2,633
8,773
8,636
6,280
Related tax expense
( 553 )
( 1,842 )
( 1,814 )
( 1,319 )
Net effect on other comprehensive income
2,080
6,931
6,822
4,961
Total comprehensive income
$ 6,126
$ 9,285
$ 16,878
$ 12,796
See notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements (unaudited)
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SB
Financial Group, Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited)
Common
Additional
Paid-in
Retained
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Treasury
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Loss
Stock
Total
Balance, January 1, 2025
$ 61,319
$ 15,194
$ 116,186
$ ( 30,234 )
$ ( 34,957 )
$ 127,508
Net income
2,158
2,158
Other comprehensive income
3,362
3,362
Cash dividends on common, $ 0.145 per share
( 947 )
( 947 )
Restricted stock vesting
( 396 )
396
-
Repurchased stock ( 33,478 shares)
( 712 )
( 712 )
Stock based compensation expense
157
157
Balance, March 31, 2025
$ 61,319
$ 14,955
$ 117,397
$ ( 26,872 )
$ ( 35,273 )
$ 131,526
Net income
3,852
3,852
Other comprehensive income
1,380
1,380
Cash dividends on common, $ 0.15 per share
( 976 )
( 976 )
Repurchased stock ( 124,495 shares)
( 2,318 )
( 2,318 )
Stock based compensation expense
184
184
Balance, June 30, 2025
$ 61,319
$ 15,139
$ 120,273
$ ( 25,492 )
$ ( 37,591 )
$ 133,648
Net income
4,046
4,046
Other comprehensive income
2,080
2,080
Cash dividends on common, $ 0.15 per share
( 949 )
( 949 )
Restricted stock vesting
( 174 )
174
-
Repurchased stock ( 101,030 shares)
( 2,007 )
( 2,007 )
Stock based compensation expense
121
121
Balance, September 30, 2025
$ 61,319
$ 15,086
$ 123,370
$ ( 23,412 )
$ ( 39,424 )
$ 136,939
Common
Additional
Paid-in
Retained
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Treasury
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Loss
Stock
Total
Balance, January 1, 2024
$ 61,319
$ 15,124
$ 108,486
$ ( 29,831 )
$ ( 30,756 )
$ 124,342
Net income
2,368
2,368
Other comprehensive loss
( 1,716 )
( 1,716 )
Cash dividends on common, $ 0.135 per share
( 917 )
( 917 )
Restricted stock vesting
( 313 )
313
-
Repurchased stock ( 30,048 shares)
( 521 )
( 521 )
Stock based compensation expense
167
167
Balance, March 31, 2024
$ 61,319
$ 14,978
$ 109,937
$ ( 31,547 )
$ ( 30,964 )
$ 123,723
Net income
3,113
3,113
Other comprehensive loss
( 254 )
( 254 )
Cash dividends on common, $ 0.14 per share
( 946 )
( 946 )
Repurchased stock ( 26,791 shares)
( 374 )
( 374 )
Stock based compensation expense
217
217
Balance, June 30, 2024
$ 61,319
$ 15,195
$ 112,104
$ ( 31,801 )
$ ( 31,338 )
$ 125,479
Net income
2,354
2,354
Other comprehensive income
6,931
6,931
Cash dividends on common, $ 0.14 per share
( 943 )
( 943 )
Restricted stock vesting
( 254 )
254
-
Repurchased stock ( 66,513 shares)
( 1,129 )
( 1,129 )
Stock based compensation expense
149
149
Balance, September 30, 2024
$ 61,319
$ 15,090
$ 113,515
$ ( 24,870 )
$ ( 32,213 )
$ 132,841
See notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements (unaudited)
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SB Financial Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows (unaudited)
($
in thousands)
Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
2025
2024
Operating Activities
Net Income
$ 10,056
$ 7,835
Items not requiring (providing) cash
Depreciation and amortization
1,636
1,610
Provision for credit losses
1,108
200
Expense of share-based compensation plan
462
533
Amortization of premiums and discounts on securities
321
376
Amortization of intangible assets
178
50
Amortization of originated mortgage servicing rights
1,218
978
Recovery of mortgage servicing rights
131
246
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
180,000
153,730
Originations of loans held for sale
( 175,946 )
( 158,303 )
Gain from sale of loans
( 3,848 )
( 3,504 )
Loss (gain) on sales of assets
-
( 200 )
Changes in
Interest receivable
( 547 )
( 185 )
Other assets
4,582
( 108 )
Interest payable & other liabilities
( 3,582 )
237
Net cash provided by operating activities
15,769
3,495
Investing Activities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
( 100 )
-
Purchases of interest bearing time deposits
( 950 )
-
Proceeds from maturities of interest bearing time deposits
490
( 171 )
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities
16,813
14,099
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
30,121
-
Net change in loans
( 45,570 )
( 29,811 )
Purchase of premises, equipment
( 1,904 )
( 947 )
Purchase of bank owned life insurance
( 800 )
( 800 )
Purchase of Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
( 126 )
( 432 )
Proceeds from sale of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
-
2,488
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets
57
711
Acquisition, net of cash acquired (paid)
( 3,014 )
-
Net cash used in investing activities
( 4,983 )
( 14,863 )
Financing Activities
Net increase in demand deposits, money market, interest checking & savings
accounts
46,733
79,769
Net increase in time deposits
10,096
9,559
Net increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
391
1,853
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances
-
133,000
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances
( 1,000 )
( 181,600 )
Stock repurchase plan
( 5,037 )
( 2,024 )
Cash dividends on common shares
( 2,872 )
( 2,806 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
48,311
37,751
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
59,097
26,383
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
25,928
22,965
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$ 85,025
$ 49,348
Supplemental cash flow information
Interest paid
$ 19,295
$ 17,546
Income taxes paid
$ 425
$ -
Supplemental non-cash disclosure
Transfer of loans to foreclosed assets
$ 294
$ -
In conjunction with the Marblehead acquisition, liabilities assumed were:
Fair value of assets acquired
$ 59,161
$ -
Cash paid in acquisition
( 5,009 )
-
Liabilities assumed
$ 54,152
$ -
See notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements (unaudited)
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SB FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1—BASIS OF PRESENTATION
SB Financial Group, Inc., an Ohio corporation
(“SBFG”), is a financial holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
including The State Bank and Trust Company (“State Bank”), SBFG Title, LLC (“SBFG Title”), and SB Captive, Inc.
(“SB Captive”). State Bank owns all of the outstanding stock of State Bank Insurance, LLC (“SBI”). In December
2024, SBFG completed the dissolution of four of its inactive subsidiaries – RFCBC, Inc., Rurbanc Data Services, Inc., Rurban Mortgage
Company and SBFG Mortgage, LLC.
The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of SBFG, State Bank, SBFG Title, SB Captive and SBI (collectively, the “Company”). All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial
information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by
GAAP for complete financial statements. The financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary
to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company. Those adjustments consist only of normal
recurring adjustments. Results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, are not necessarily indicative of results for
the complete year.
The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the
Company as of December 31, 2024, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date.
For further information, refer to the consolidated
financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards:
Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
No. 2020-04: Reference Rate Reform – Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (Topic 848)
This guidance provides temporary options to ease
the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. It is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference
rate transition period. The guidance was initially effective as of March 12, 2020, through December 31, 2022. However, a deferral of the
implementation of the Reference Rate Reform was issued in December of 2022, which extended the implementation through December 31, 2024.
The Company has implemented a replacement for the reference rate and has determined that the changes did not have a material impact on
the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
ASU No. 2023-07: Segment Reporting (Topic 280) Improvements to Reportable
Segment Disclosures
This ASU expands operating segment disclosures
and requires all segment disclosures to be reported in both annual and interim periods. The new standard requires disclosure of the following:
significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) for reportable segments;
the title and position of the CODM as well as how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of profit and loss to assess segment performance;
and “other segment items” by reportable segment and a description of its composition. The Company adopted the standard on
January 1, 2024, and its adoption did not have a material effect on our financial statements.
Accounting Standards not yet adopted:
ASU No. 2023-09: Income Taxes (Topic 740):
Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2023-09: Income Taxes (Topic 740) Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this
ASU address investor requests for more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures, primarily
related to effective tax rate reconciliation and information related to income taxes paid, among certain other amendments to improve the
effectiveness of such disclosures. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and
are to be applied on a prospective basis. Adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated
financial statements.
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ASU No. 2024-03: Income Statement – Reporting
Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03,
Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income
Statement Expenses. The new standard requires tabular disclosure of certain costs and expenses including more detailed disclosures of
certain categories of expenses such as employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization that are components of existing
expense captions presented on the face of the income statement. The ASU should be applied prospectively for annual reporting periods beginning
after December 15, 2026, with retrospective application and early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impacts
of this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share (“EPS”) have been
computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. The average number of common
shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share are set forth in the table below. There were no anti-dilutive shares
in 2025 or 2024. Participating securities in the table reflect nonvested restricted shares that participate in dividends declared and
paid by the Company on its common shares prior to vesting of the restricted shares.
Three Months Ended Sep. 30,
($ and outstanding shares in thousands - except per share data)
2025
2024
Distributed earnings allocated to common shares
$ 949
$ 943
Undistributed earnings allocated to common shares
3,091
1,403
Net earnings allocated to common shares
4,040
2,346
Net earnings allocated to participating securities
6
8
Net Income allocated to common shares and participating securities
$ 4,046
$ 2,354
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share
6,297
6,660
Dilutive effect of stock compensation
14
15
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share
6,311
6,675
Basic earnings per common share
$ 0.64
$ 0.35
Diluted earnings per common share
$ 0.64
$ 0.35
Nine Months Ended Sep. 30,
($ and outstanding shares in thousands - except per share data)
2025
2024
Distributed earnings allocated to common shares
$ 2,872
$ 2,805
Undistributed earnings allocated to common shares
7,164
5,004
Net earnings allocated to common shares
10,036
7,809
Net earnings allocated to participating securities
20
26
Net Income allocated to common shares and participating securities
$ 10,056
$ 7,835
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share
6,408
6,689
Dilutive effect of stock compensation
19
15
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share
6,427
6,704
Basic earnings per common share
$ 1.57
$ 1.17
Diluted earnings per common share
$ 1.56
$ 1.17
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NOTE 3 – BUSINESS COMBINATION
Effective January 17, 2025, the Company acquired
all of the outstanding common shares of Marblehead Bancorp and its subsidiary The Marblehead Bank of Marblehead, Ohio (collectively, “Marblehead”).
Marblehead was headquartered in Marblehead, Ohio and had two retail offices. At closing, Marblehead Bancorp was merged with and into SBFG,
with SBFG surviving, and immediately thereafter, The Marblehead Bank was merged with and into State Bank, with State Bank surviving. Under
the terms of the merger agreement, shareholders of Marblehead received fixed consideration of $ 196.31 in cash for each share of Marblehead
common stock for total consideration of $ 5.0 million. The acquisition of Marblehead enabled the Company to increase both its deposit and
loan base and acquire new households in a new market. It is expected that this transaction will result in business synergies and economies
of scale. The acquisition was consistent with the Company’s strategy to expand its presence in Northwest Ohio and to increase profitability
by introducing existing products and services to the acquired customer base.
The Company accounted for the transaction under
the acquisition method of accounting, which means that the acquired assets and liabilities were recorded at fair value at the date of
acquisition.
In accordance with ASC 805, the Company expensed
approximately $ 0.7 million of direct acquisition costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The $ 0.7 million in merger expense
is split between data processing and professional fees expense. As a result of the acquisition, the Company recorded $ 3.9 million of goodwill
and $ 1.7 million of intangible assets in the first quarter of 2025. The intangible assets are related to core deposits, which are being
amortized over 10 years on a straight-line basis. Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality (“PCD loans”) since origination
were not material. For tax purposes, goodwill is non-deductible but will be evaluated annually for impairment.
The following table summarizes the fair value
of the total consideration transferred as part of the acquisition as well as the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities assumed
as of the effective date of the transaction based on assumptions that are subject to change as management continues to evaluate as relevant
information becomes available. If, prior to the end of the one-year measurement period for finalizing the purchase price allocation, relevant
information becomes available which would indicate adjustments are required to the purchase price allocation, such adjustments will be
recorded in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. Potential adjustments, if any, will be related to assets
that may have changes to valuation amounts that were not readily determinable at the acquisition date.
($ in thousands)
January 17,
2025
Fair value of assets acquired
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,995
Investment securities
30,123
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
117
Loans held for investment
18,661
Premises and equipment
1,036
Goodwill
3,919
Core deposit intangible
1,710
Other assets
1,600
Total assets acquired
$ 59,161
Fair value of liabilities assumed
Deposits
$ 53,088
Other liabilities
1,064
Total liabilities assumed
54,152
Total purchase price (cash)
$ 5,009
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Pro Forma Financial Information
The results of operations of Marblehead have been
included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date of January 17, 2025. The following schedule
includes the pro forma results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024, as if the Marblehead acquisition had
occurred as of the beginning of the reporting periods presented. The acquisition added $ 0.4 million and $ 0.7 million in revenue to the
Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
Three
Months Ended
Summary of Operations ($ in thousands)
Sep.
2025
Sep. 2024
Net interest income
$ 12,334
$ 10,403
Provision for loan losses
124
200
Net interest income after provision
$ 12,210
$ 10,203
Noninterest income
4,244
4,134
Noninterest expense
11,498
11,318
Income before income taxes
$ 4,956
$ 3,019
Income tax expense*
910
752
Net income to common shareholders
$ 4,046
$ 2,267
Basic earnings per share
$ 0.64
$ 0.34
Diluted earnngs per share
$ 0.64
$ 0.34
* Income tax expense for Marblehead calculated using a 21 % statutory
rate
Nine
Months Ended
Summary of Operations ($ in thousands)
Sep. 2025
Sep. 2024
Net interest income
$ 35,741
$ 29,939
Provision for loan losses
1,108
226
Net interest income after provision
$ 34,633
$ 29,713
Non interest income
13,399
12,512
Non interest expense
35,760
33,134
Income before income taxes
$ 12,272
$ 9,091
Income tax expense*
2,216
1,494
Net income to common shareholders
$ 10,056
$ 7,597
Basic earnings per share
$ 1.57
$ 1.14
Diluted earnngs per share
$ 1.56
$ 1.14
* Income
tax expense for Marblehead calculated using a 21 % statutory rate
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Note
4 – AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE Securities
The amortized cost and appropriate fair values,
together with gross unrealized gains and losses, of securities at September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, were as follows:
Gross
Gross
($ in thousands)
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Cost
Gains
Losses
Fair Value
September 30, 2025
U.S. Treasury and
Government agencies
$ 5,688
$ 2
$ ( 540 )
$ 5,150
Mortgage-backed securities
189,084
4
( 26,514 )
162,574
State and political subdivisions
10,854
-
( 1,198 )
9,656
Other corporate securities
17,200
-
( 1,390 )
15,810
Totals
$ 222,826
$ 6
$ ( 29,642 )
$ 193,190
Gross
Gross
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Cost
Gains
Losses
Fair Value
December 31, 2024
U.S. Treasury and
Government agencies
$ 8,120
$ -
$ ( 731 )
$ 7,389
Mortgage-backed securities
203,646
4
( 34,030 )
169,620
State and political subdivisions
10,893
-
( 1,486 )
9,407
Other corporate securities
17,200
-
( 2,029 )
15,171
Totals
$ 239,859
$ 4
$ ( 38,276 )
$ 201,587
The amortized cost and fair value of securities
available-for-sale at September 30, 2025, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities
because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Amortized
Fair
($ in thousands)
Cost
Value
Within one year
$ 275
$ 275
Due after one year through five years
3,288
3,244
Due after five years through ten years
23,288
21,268
Due after ten years
6,891
5,829
33,742
30,616
Mortgage-backed securities
189,084
162,574
Totals
$ 222,826
$ 193,190
The fair value of securities pledged as collateral,
to secure public deposits and for other purposes, was $ 148.9 million at September 30, 2025, and $ 115.5 million at December 31, 2024. The
fair value of securities delivered for repurchase agreements was $ 26.2 million at September 30, 2025, and $ 17.3 million at December 31,
2024.
There were no realized gains or losses from sales
of available-for-sale securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, or September 30, 2024.
Certain investments in debt securities are reported
in the consolidated financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost. Total fair value of these investments was $ 192.2
million at September 30, 2025, and $ 201.3 million at December 31, 2024, which consisted of 127 securities, or approximately 91 percent,
and 138 securities, or approximately 99 percent, respectively, of the Company’s available-for-sale investment portfolio at such
dates. Based on evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in market interest rates, credit rating information and information
obtained from regulatory filings, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary.
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Securities with unrealized losses, aggregated
by investment class and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30,
2025, and at December 31, 2024, are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Less than 12 Months
12 Months or Longer
Total
September 30, 2025
Number of
Securities
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury and
Government agencies
5
$ -
$ -
$ 5,046
$ ( 540 )
$ 5,046
$ ( 540 )
Mortgage-backed securities
89
-
-
162,307
( 26,514 )
162,307
( 26,514 )
State and political subdivisions
19
399
( 1 )
8,671
( 1,197 )
9,070
( 1,198 )
Other corporate securities
14
-
-
15,810
( 1,390 )
15,810
( 1,390 )
Totals
127
$ 399
$ ( 1 )
$ 191,834
$ ( 29,641 )
$ 192,233
$ ( 29,642 )
Less than 12 Months
12 Months or Longer
Total
December 31, 2024
Number of
Securities
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury and
Government agencies
11
$ 1,929
$ -
$ 5,460
$ ( 731 )
$ 7,389
$ ( 731 )
Mortgage-backed securities
92
-
-
169,286
( 34,030 )
169,286
( 34,030 )
State and political subdivisions
21
1,319
( 21 )
8,088
( 1,465 )
9,407
( 1,486 )
Other corporate securities
14
385
( 115 )
14,786
( 1,914 )
15,171
( 2,029 )
Totals
138
$ 3,633
$ ( 136 )
$ 197,620
$ ( 38,140 )
$ 201,253
$ ( 38,276 )
Based on evaluation of available evidence, including
recent changes in market interest rates, credit rating information and information obtained from regulatory filings, management believes
the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. Management reviews these securities on a quarterly basis and evaluates
if any security has a fair value less than its amortized cost. Once these securities are identified, management determines whether a decline
in fair value resulted from a credit loss or other factors. In making the assessment, the Company may consider various factors including
the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, performance on any underlying collateral, downgrades in the ratings of the
security by a rating agency, the failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments and adverse conditions specifically
related to the security. If the assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, a provision is recorded to the allowance for credit losses
(the “ACL”).
Changes in the ACL are recorded as provision for
(or reversal of) credit losses. Available-for-sale securities are charged off against the allowance or, in the absence of any allowance,
written down through income when deemed uncollectible by management or when either of the aforementioned criteria regarding intent or
requirement to sell is met. At September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, no ACL on available-for-sale securities was recorded.
Management has made the accounting policy election
to exclude accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale securities from the estimate of credit losses. Accrued interest receivable
on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $ 0.6 million at September 30, 2025, and $ 0.6 million at December 31, 2024. Should the decline
in fair value be the result of credit losses or other factors, the security would be moved to nonaccrual status and all accrued interest
reversed.
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NOTE 5 – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Loans that management has the intent and ability
to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoffs, are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for any
chargeoffs, the allowance for credit losses, any deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased
loans. Interest income is reported on the interest method and includes amortization of net deferred loan fees and costs over the loan
term. Generally, all loan classes are placed on nonaccrual status not later than 90 days past due, unless the loan is well-secured and
in the process of collection. All interest accrued, but not collected, for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed
against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for
return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current
and future payments are reasonably assured.
The following table summarizes the composition of the loan portfolio:
Total Loans
($ in thousands)
September 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Commercial & industrial
$ 117,581
$ 124,764
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
137,442
134,431
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
397,865
345,142
Agricultural
65,150
64,680
Residential real estate
309,140
308,378
Home equity line of credit (HELOC)
64,306
53,811
Consumer
19,061
15,529
Total loans
1,110,545
1,046,735
Allowance for credit losses
( 15,943 )
( 15,096 )
Loans, net
$ 1,094,602
$ 1,031,639
The totals shown above are net of accretable discounts
on acquired loans and deferred loan fees and costs, which totaled $ 0.64 million in net fees at September 30, 2025, and $ 0.15 million in
net costs at December 31, 2024.
The risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment are as follows:
Commercial & Industrial and Agricultural
Commercial & industrial loans and agricultural
loans are primarily underwritten based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided
by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in
value. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory,
and may include a personal guarantee. Short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable,
the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts
due from its customers.
Commercial Real Estate (Owner and Nonowner Occupied)
Commercial real estate loans are viewed primarily
as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal
amounts, and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the
business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the
real estate markets or in the general economy. The characteristics of properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio
are diverse, but with geographic location almost entirely in the Company’s market area. Management monitors and evaluates commercial
real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. In general, the Company avoids financing single purpose projects
unless other underwriting factors are present to help mitigate risk. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied versus
non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans.
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Construction loans are underwritten utilizing
feasibility studies, independent appraisal reviews and financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are
generally underwritten based on estimates of costs and value associated with the completed project. These estimates may be inaccurate.
Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment substantially dependent on the success of the ultimate
project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of
developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored
by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive
to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.
Residential Real Estate, HELOC and Consumer
Residential and consumer loans consist of two
segments – residential mortgage loans and personal loans. Residential mortgage loans are secured by 1-4 family residences and are
generally owner-occupied, and the Company generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and requires private mortgage insurance
if that ratio is exceeded. HELOCs are typically secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences, and consumer personal loans
are secured by consumer personal assets, such as automobiles or recreational vehicles. Some consumer personal loans are unsecured, such
as small installment loans and certain lines of credit. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the
borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas, such as unemployment levels. Repayment can also be impacted
by changes in property values on residential properties. Risk is mitigated by the fact that these loans are of smaller individual amounts
and spread over a large number of borrowers.
Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL)
The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted
from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans are charged off against the
allowance when management believes that the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate
of amounts previously charged off and expected to be charged off.
Management estimates the ACL using relevant available
information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts.
Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information
are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency
level, or term as well as changes in environmental conditions, such as changes in unemployment rates, property values, or other relevant
factors.
Accrued interest receivable related to loans totaled
$ 3.8 million at September 30, 2025, and $ 3.3 million at December 31, 2024, and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
The Company measures expected credit losses for
loans on a pooled basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The Company has identified the following portfolio segments:
● Commercial
& Industrial - Commercial & industrial loans consist of loans or lines of credit to finance accounts receivable, inventory
or other general business needs, and lease financing agreements for equipment, vehicles, or other assets. The primary risk associated
with commercial & industrial loans and lease financing agreements is the ability of borrowers to achieve business results consistent
with those projected at origination. Failure to achieve these projections presents risk the borrower will be unable to service the debt
consistent with the contractual terms of the loan or lease.
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● Commercial Real Estate - Owner Occupied
- Owner occupied commercial real estate loans consist of loans to purchase, construct, or refinance owner occupied nonresidential properties.
This includes office buildings and other commercial facilities. Commercial mortgages secured by owner occupied properties are primarily
dependent on the ability of borrowers to achieve business results consistent with those projected at loan origination. While these loans
are collateralized by real property in an effort to mitigate risk, it is possible the liquidation of collateral will not fully satisfy
the obligation as the commercial real estate collateral may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in
the general economy.
● Commercial Real Estate – Nonowner Occupied
- Nonowner occupied commercial real estate loans consist of loans to purchase, construct, or refinance investment nonresidential properties.
This includes office buildings and other facilities rented or leased to unrelated parties, as well as multifamily properties. The primary
risk associated with nonowner occupied commercial real estate loans is the ability of the income-producing property that collateralizes
the loan to produce adequate cash flow to service the debt. While these loans are collateralized by real property in an effort to mitigate
risk, it is possible the liquidation of collateral will not fully satisfy the obligation as the commercial real estate collateral may
be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy.
● Agricultural - Agricultural loans consist
of loans or lines of credit to finance farmland, equipment, and general business needs or other assets. The primary risk associated with
agricultural loans is the ability of borrowers to achieve business results consistent with those projected at origination. Failure to
achieve these projections presents risk the borrower will be unable to service the debt consistent with the contractual terms of the loan.
● Residential Real Estate – Residential
real estate mortgage loans consist of loans to purchase, construct, or refinance the borrower’s primary dwelling, second residence
or vacation home and are often secured by 1-4 family residential property. Significant and rapid declines in real estate values can result
in borrowers having debt levels in excess of the current market value of the collateral.
● Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOCs) -
Home equity loans consist of HELOCs and other lines of credit secured by first or second liens on the borrower’s primary residence.
These loans are secured by both senior and junior liens on the residential real estate and are particularly susceptible to declining collateral
values. This risk is elevated for loans secured by junior liens as a substantial decline in value could render the junior lien position
effectively unsecured.
● Consumer - Consumer loans consist of loans
to finance unsecured home improvements, personal assets, such as automobiles or recreational vehicles, and revolving lines of credit that
can be secured or unsecured. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted
by economic conditions in their market areas. The value of the underlying collateral within this class is at risk of potential rapid depreciation
which could result in unpaid balances in excess of the collateral.
The Company utilizes a Discounted Cash Flow (“DCF”)
method to estimate the quantitative portion of the ACL for all loan pools evaluated on a collective pooled basis, with the exception of
the credit card and consumer loan portfolios, which are estimated using the Remaining Life Method. For each segment, a Loss Driver Analysis
(“LDA”) is performed in order to identify appropriate loss drivers and create a regression model for use in forecasting cash
flows. The LDA utilizes the Company’s own Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (“FFIEC”) Call Report
data, as well as peer institution data.
In creating the DCF model, the Company has established
a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period with a one-year straight line reversion to the long-term historical average. The
Company’s own loan-level loss data from January 2016 through September 30, 2025, contained within the model was supplemented with
peer data in most loan pools as there was not sufficient loan-level detail from prior cycles reflecting similar economic conditions as
the forecasted loss drivers to result in a sound calculation.
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Key inputs into the DCF model include loan-level
detail, including the amortized cost basis of individual loans, payment structure, loss history, and forecasted loss drivers. The Company
utilizes data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (“FRED”) to provide economic forecasts under various scenarios, which are
applied to loan pools to reflect credit risk in the current economic environment.
Additional key assumptions in the DCF model include
the probability of default (“PD”), loss given default (“LGD”), and prepayment/curtailment rates. When possible,
the Company utilizes its own PDs for the reasonable and supportable forecast period. When it is not possible to use the Company’s
own PDs, the LDA is utilized to determine PDs based on the forecasted economic factors. When possible, the Company utilizes its own LGDs
for the reasonable and supportable forecast period. When it is not possible to use the Company’s own LGDs, the LGD is derived using
a method referred to as Frye Jacobs. The Frye Jacobs method is a mathematical formula that traces the relationship between LGD and PD
over time and projects the LGD based on the level of PD forecasted. In all cases, the Frye Jacobs method is utilized to calculate LGDs
during the reversion period and long-term historical average. The Company utilizes its own prepayment and curtailment rates in the ACL
estimate. In pools where observations are not sufficient, the Company utilizes the model’s most relevant benchmark rate.
Management also considers further adjustments
to historical loss information for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that differ from the conditions that exist
for the period over which historical information is evaluated as well as other changes in qualitative factors not inherently considered
in the quantitative analyses. A number of factors are considered including economic forecast uncertainty, credit quality trends, valuation
trends, concentration risk, quality of loan review, changes in personnel, impact of rising interest rates, external factors and other
considerations. The resulting qualitative adjustments are applied to the relevant collectively evaluated loan pools. The qualitative analysis
increases or decreases the allowance allocation for each loan pool based on the assessment of factors described above. During each reporting
period, management also considers the need to adjust the baseline lifetime loss rates for factors that may cause expected losses to differ
from those experienced in the historical loss periods.
Loans that do not share risk characteristics are
evaluated on an individual basis. When management determines that foreclosure is probable and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty,
the expected credit losses are based on the fair value of collateral at the reporting date adjusted for selling costs as appropriate.
The Company is also required to consider expected
credit losses associated with loan commitments over the contractual period in which it is exposed to credit risk on the underlying commitments.
Any allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures is reported in Other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet
and is increased or decreased through a provision for credit loss expense on the Company’s consolidated statement of income. The
calculation includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and forecasted credit losses on commitments expected to be
funded over their estimated lives. The allowance is calculated using the same methodology, inputs and assumptions as the funded portion
of loans at the segment level applied to the amount of commitments expected to be funded.
While the Company’s policies and procedures
used to estimate the ACL, as well as the resultant provision for credit losses charged to income, are considered adequate by management
and are reviewed periodically by regulators, model validators and internal audit, they are necessarily approximate and imprecise. There
are factors beyond the Company’s control, such as changes in projected economic conditions, real estate markets or particular industry
conditions, which may materially impact asset quality and the adequacy of the ACL and thus the resulting provision for credit losses.
During the first quarter of 2025, the Company
completed the acquisition of Marblehead. The Company performed an analysis of the acquired non-PCD loan portfolio as part of the acquisition
process and recorded a provision for credit losses of $ 0.23 million subsequent to the date of acquisition.
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The following tables summarize the activity related
to the ACL for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024, and for the twelve months ended December 31,
2024.
($ in thousands)
For the three months ended
September 30, 2025
Balance,
beginning of
period
Initial
allowance
for credit
losses on
acquired
PCD loans
Chargeoffs
Recoveries
Provision
(benefit) for
Credit Losses
Balance, end
of period
Commercial & industrial
$ 1,928
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ ( 16 )
$ 1,912
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
1,837
-
-
-
63
1,900
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
6,533
-
-
-
170
6,703
Agricultural
244
-
-
-
8
252
Residential real estate
4,247
-
-
-
( 33 )
4,214
HELOC
633
-
-
3
34
670
Consumer
223
-
( 11 )
6
74
292
Total
$ 15,645
$ -
$ ( 11 )
$ 9
$ 300
$ 15,943
($ in thousands)
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2025
Balance,
beginning of
period
Initial
allowance
for credit
losses on
acquired
PCD loans
Chargeoffs
Recoveries
Provision
(benefit) for
Credit Losses
Balance, end
of period
Commercial & industrial
$ 2,666
$ 5
$ ( 61 )
$ -
$ ( 698 )
$ 1,912
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
1,806
-
-
-
94
1,900
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
5,721
-
-
2
980
6,703
Agricultural
884
-
-
-
( 632 )
252
Residential real estate
3,330
-
-
-
884
4,214
HELOC
520
-
( 4 )
3
151
670
Consumer
169
-
( 81 )
9
195
292
Total
$ 15,096
$ 5
$ ( 146 )
$ 14
$ 974
$ 15,943
($ in thousands)
For the three months ended
September 30, 2024
Balance,
beginning of
period
Chargeoffs
Recoveries
Provision
(benefit) for
Credit Losses
Balance, end
of period
Commercial & industrial
$ 2,755
$ -
$ -
$ ( 179 )
$ 2,576
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
1,967
-
-
( 130 )
1,837
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
5,449
-
-
82
5,531
Agricultural
912
-
-
( 48 )
864
Residential real estate
3,798
-
-
( 52 )
3,746
HELOC
534
-
-
11
545
Consumer
197
( 29 )
2
9
179
Total
$ 15,612
$ ( 29 )
$ 2
$ ( 307 )
$ 15,278
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($ in thousands)
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2024
Balance,
beginning of
period
Chargeoffs
Recoveries
Provision
(benefit) for
Credit Losses
Balance, end
of period
Commercial & industrial
$ 2,003
$ ( 42 )
$ 6
$ 609
$ 2,576
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
1,952
-
-
( 115 )
1,837
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
5,718
-
-
( 187 )
5,531
Agricultural
440
-
-
424
864
Residential real estate
4,936
-
-
( 1,190 )
3,746
HELOC
510
-
-
35
545
Consumer
227
( 53 )
21
( 16 )
179
Total
$ 15,786
$ ( 95 )
$ 27
$ ( 440 )
$ 15,278
($ in thousands)
For the twelve months ended
December 31, 2024
Balance,
beginning of
period
Chargeoffs
Recoveries
Provision
(benefit) for
Credit Losses
Balance, end
of period
Commercial & industrial
$ 2,003
$ ( 233 )
$ 5
$ 891
$ 2,666
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
1,952
-
-
( 146 )
1,806
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
5,718
-
-
3
5,721
Agricultural
440
-
-
444
884
Residential real estate
4,936
( 3 )
-
( 1,603 )
3,330
HELOC
510
-
-
10
520
Consumer
227
( 53 )
34
( 39 )
169
Total
$ 15,786
$ ( 289 )
$ 39
$ ( 440 )
$ 15,096
Collateral dependent loans are loans for which
the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral and the borrower is experiencing
financial difficulty. The Company reviews individually evaluated loans for designation as collateral dependent loans, as well as other
loans that management of the Company designates as having higher risk. These loans do not share common risk characteristics and are not
included within the collectively evaluated loans for determining the ACL.
The following table presents an analysis of collateral-dependent
loans of the Company as of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024.
($ in thousands)
Collateral Type
Allocated
September 30, 2025
Real Estate
Other
Total
Allowance
Commercial & industrial
$ 1,644
$ 721
$ 2,365
$ 65
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
429
-
429
13
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
144
-
144
-
Agricultural
-
-
-
-
Residential real estate
782
-
782
22
HELOC
-
-
-
-
Consumer
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 2,999
$ 721
$ 3,720
$ 100
($ in thousands)
Collateral Type
Allocated
December 31, 2024
Real Estate
Other
Total
Allowance
Commercial & industrial
$ 2,252
$ 625
$ 2,877
$ 380
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
429
-
429
13
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
370
-
370
-
Agricultural
-
-
-
-
Residential real estate
801
-
801
26
HELOC
-
-
-
-
Consumer
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 3,852
$ 625
$ 4,477
$ 419
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Under the current expected credit loss (“CECL”)
model, for collateral dependent loans, the Company has adopted the practical expedient to measure the ACL based on the fair value of
collateral. The ACL is calculated on an individual loan basis based on the shortfall between the fair value of the loan’s collateral,
which is adjusted for liquidation costs/discounts, and amortized cost. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost,
no allowance is required.
Credit Risk Profile
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories
based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical
payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans
individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes loans with an outstanding balance greater than $ 100,000
and non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial and commercial real estate loans. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. The Company
uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Pass (grades 1 – 4): Loans
which management has determined to be performing as expected and in agreement with the terms established at the time of loan origination.
Special Mention (5): Loans have
potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration
of the repayment prospects for the loan or in the Company’s credit position at some future date. Special mention loans are not adversely
classified and do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Ordinarily, special mention credits have
characteristics which corrective management action would remedy.
Substandard (6): Loans are inadequately
protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must
have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility
that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful (7): Loans classified
as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make
collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current known facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Loss (8): Loans are considered
uncollectable and of such little value that continuing to carry them as assets on the Company’s financial statement is not warranted.
Loans will be classified as Loss when it is neither practical nor desirable to defer writing off or reserving all or a portion of a basically
worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be possible at some time in the future.
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The Company evaluates the loan risk grading system
definitions and allowance for credit loss methodology on an ongoing basis. The following table presents loan balances by credit quality
indicators and gross chargeoffs by loan category and year of origination as of September 30, 2025.
($
in thousands)
Term
Loans by Year of Origination
Revolving
Revolving
Loans
Converted
September
30, 2025
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Prior
Loans
to
Term
Total
Commercial
& industrial
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 14,622
$ 19,952
$ 10,335
$ 10,180
$ 12,208
$ 16,186
$ 30,479
$ 404
$ 114,366
Special
Mention (5)
-
32
-
-
235
120
225
339
951
Substandard
(6)
-
57
285
153
-
158
99
213
965
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
153
433
204
481
-
28
1,299
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 14,622
$ 20,041
$ 10,773
$ 10,766
$ 12,647
$ 16,945
$ 30,803
$ 984
$ 117,581
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 33
$ 28
$ -
$ 61
Commercial
real estate - owner occupied
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 24,279
$ 18,882
$ 22,647
$ 15,142
$ 20,507
$ 32,291
$ 3,032
$ 231
$ 137,011
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
-
-
-
-
430
-
-
430
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
1
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 24,279
$ 18,882
$ 22,647
$ 15,142
$ 20,507
$ 32,722
$ 3,032
$ 231
$ 137,442
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Commercial
real estate - nonowner occupied
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 61,548
$ 97,771
$ 40,303
$ 49,538
$ 36,599
$ 104,009
$ 7,844
$ -
$ 397,612
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
-
-
144
-
109
-
-
253
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 61,548
$ 97,771
$ 40,303
$ 49,682
$ 36,599
$ 104,118
$ 7,844
$ -
$ 397,865
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Agricultural
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 8,754
$ 6,305
$ 6,485
$ 12,853
$ 10,016
$ 9,031
$ 11,694
$ 12
$ 65,150
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 8,754
$ 6,305
$ 6,485
$ 12,853
$ 10,016
$ 9,031
$ 11,694
$ 12
$ 65,150
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Residential
real estate
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 21,812
$ 26,315
$ 39,352
$ 95,161
$ 69,651
$ 55,336
$ 1
$ -
$ 307,628
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
-
263
99
240
910
-
-
1,512
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 21,812
$ 26,315
$ 39,615
$ 95,260
$ 69,891
$ 56,246
$ 1
$ -
$ 309,140
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Home
equity line of credit (HELOC)
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 443
$ -
$ 88
$ 97
$ 272
$ 53
$ 56,485
$ 6,675
$ 64,113
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
-
-
-
-
38
85
70
193
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 443
$ -
$ 88
$ 97
$ 272
$ 91
$ 56,570
$ 6,745
$ 64,306
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 4
$ -
$ -
$ 4
Consumer
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 5,237
$ 1,320
$ 1,654
$ 2,462
$ 837
$ 1,048
$ 6,501
$ -
$ 19,059
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
2
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 5,237
$ 1,320
$ 1,654
$ 2,464
$ 837
$ 1,048
$ 6,501
$ -
$ 19,061
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ 2
$ 4
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 75
$ -
$ 81
Total
Loans
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 136,695
$ 170,545
$ 120,864
$ 185,433
$ 150,090
$ 217,954
$ 116,036
$ 7,322
$ 1,104,939
Special
Mention (5)
-
32
-
-
235
120
225
339
951
Substandard
(6)
-
57
548
398
240
1,645
184
283
3,355
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
153
433
204
482
-
28
1,300
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
Loans
$ 136,695
$ 170,634
$ 121,565
$ 186,264
$ 150,769
$ 220,201
$ 116,445
$ 7,972
$ 1,110,545
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ 2
$ 4
$ -
$ -
$ 37
$ 103
$ -
$ 146
19
The following table presents loan balances by
credit quality indicators and gross chargeoffs by loan category and year of origination as of December 31, 2024.
($
in thousands)
Term Loans by Year of Origination
Revolving
Revolving
Loans
Converted
December
31, 2024
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Loans
to
Term
Total
Commercial
& industrial
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 22,688
$ 12,927
$ 12,813
$ 14,207
$ 9,101
$ 10,022
$ 36,363
$ 3,204
$ 121,325
Special
Mention (5)
-
355
-
-
133
-
25
-
513
Substandard
(6)
-
-
585
-
-
673
1,147
88
2,493
Doubtful
(7)
-
153
-
204
-
48
-
28
433
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 22,688
$ 13,435
$ 13,398
$ 14,411
$ 9,234
$ 10,743
$ 37,535
$ 3,320
$ 124,764
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ 42
$ 25
$ 23
$ 143
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 233
Commercial
real estate - owner occupied
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 15,070
$ 30,372
$ 20,002
$ 24,406
$ 13,491
$ 30,140
$ 463
$ 49
$ 133,993
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
-
-
-
430
-
-
-
430
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
7
-
1
-
-
8
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 15,070
$ 30,372
$ 20,002
$ 24,413
$ 13,921
$ 30,141
$ 463
$ 49
$ 134,431
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Commercial
real estate - nonowner occupied
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 94,098
$ 47,026
$ 50,942
$ 40,584
$ 39,093
$ 72,609
$ 118
$ -
$ 344,470
Special
Mention (5)
398
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
398
Substandard
(6)
-
-
154
-
-
120
-
-
274
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 94,496
$ 47,026
$ 51,096
$ 40,584
$ 39,093
$ 72,729
$ 118
$ -
$ 345,142
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Agricultural
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 8,100
$ 8,295
$ 14,482
$ 10,748
$ 2,618
$ 8,967
$ 11,470
$ -
$ 64,680
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 8,100
$ 8,295
$ 14,482
$ 10,748
$ 2,618
$ 8,967
$ 11,470
$ -
$ 64,680
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Residential
real estate
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 31,291
$ 41,982
$ 100,375
$ 76,146
$ 28,237
$ 28,797
$ -
$ -
$ 306,828
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
279
-
256
50
965
-
-
1,550
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 31,291
$ 42,261
$ 100,375
$ 76,402
$ 28,287
$ 29,762
$ -
$ -
$ 308,378
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 3
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 3
Home
equity line of credit (HELOC)
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 12
$ 18
$ 51
$ 46,908
$ 6,591
$ 53,580
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
-
-
-
-
48
139
44
231
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 12
$ 18
$ 99
$ 47,047
$ 6,635
$ 53,811
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Consumer
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 1,909
$ 1,993
$ 3,247
$ 725
$ 319
$ 94
$ 7,229
$ -
$ 15,516
Special
Mention (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Substandard
(6)
-
-
13
-
-
-
-
-
13
Doubtful
(7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 1,909
$ 1,993
$ 3,260
$ 725
$ 319
$ 94
$ 7,229
$ -
$ 15,529
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 5
$ 2
$ -
$ 46
$ -
$ 53
Total
Loans
Pass
(1 - 4)
$ 173,156
$ 142,595
$ 201,861
$ 166,828
$ 92,877
$ 150,680
$ 102,551
$ 9,844
$ 1,040,392
Special
Mention (5)
398
355
-
-
133
-
25
-
911
Substandard
(6)
-
279
752
256
480
1,806
1,286
132
4,991
Doubtful
(7)
-
153
-
211
-
49
-
28
441
Loss
(8)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
Loans
$ 173,554
$ 143,382
$ 202,613
$ 167,295
$ 93,490
$ 152,535
$ 103,862
$ 10,004
$ 1,046,735
Current
period gross chargeoffs
$ -
$ 42
$ 25
$ 31
$ 145
$ -
$ 46
$ -
$ 289
20
The following tables present the Company’s
loan portfolio aging analysis as of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024.
($ in thousands)
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
90 Days or Greater
Total Past
September 30, 2025
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Due
Current
Total Loans
Commercial & industrial
$ -
$ 347
$ 1,957
$ 2,304
$ 115,277
$ 117,581
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
-
-
429
429
137,013
137,442
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
207
-
206
413
397,452
397,865
Agricultural
-
-
-
-
65,150
65,150
Residential real estate
21
573
629
1,223
307,917
309,140
HELOC
90
136
100
326
63,980
64,306
Consumer
159
146
-
305
18,756
19,061
Total Loans
$ 477
$ 1,202
$ 3,321
$ 5,000
$ 1,105,545
$ 1,110,545
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
90 Days or Greater
Total Past
December 31, 2024
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Due
Current
Total Loans
Commercial & industrial
$ 354
$ -
$ 2,927
$ 3,281
$ 121,483
$ 124,764
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
-
-
429
429
134,002
134,431
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
-
-
370
370
344,772
345,142
Agricultural
-
-
-
-
64,680
64,680
Residential real estate
215
1,021
787
2,023
306,355
308,378
HELOC
131
15
130
276
53,535
53,811
Consumer
193
27
-
220
15,309
15,529
Total Loans
$ 893
$ 1,063
$ 4,643
$ 6,599
$ 1,040,136
$ 1,046,735
21
All loans past due 90 days are systematically placed on nonaccrual
status.
When a loan is moved to nonaccrual status, total
unpaid interest accrued to date is reversed from income. Subsequent payments are applied to the outstanding principal balance with the
interest portion of the payment recorded on the balance sheet as a contra-loan. Interest received on nonaccrual loans may be realized
once all contractual principal amounts are received. It is at the discretion of management to determine when a loan is placed back on
accrual status once a borrower establishes a history of six consecutive timely principal and interest payments. The categories of nonaccrual
loans as of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, are presented in the following tables.
September 30, 2025
($ in thousands)
Nonaccrual
loans with no
allowance
Nonaccrual
loans with an
allowance
Total
nonaccrual
loans
Commercial & industrial
$ 2,181
$ 62
$ 2,243
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
-
429
429
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
349
-
349
Agricultural
-
-
-
Residential real estate
1,293
107
1,400
Home equity line of credit (HELOC)
193
-
193
Consumer
2
-
2
Total loans
$ 4,018
$ 598
$ 4,616
December 31, 2024
($ in thousands)
Nonaccrual
loans with no
allowance
Nonaccrual
loans with an
allowance
Total
nonaccrual
loans
Commercial & industrial
$ 2,301
$ 626
$ 2,927
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
7
430
437
Commercial real estate - nonowner occupied
370
-
370
Agricultural
-
-
-
Residential real estate
1,428
111
1,539
Home equity line of credit (HELOC)
231
-
231
Consumer
12
-
12
Total loans
$ 4,349
$ 1,167
$ 5,516
Modifications made to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty
In the normal course of business, the Company
may execute loan modifications with borrowers. These modifications are analyzed to determine whether the modification is considered concessionary,
long term and made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty. The Company’s modifications generally include interest rate
adjustments, principal reductions, and amortization and maturity date extensions. These modifications allow the borrowers short-term cash
relief to allow them to improve their financial condition. If a loan modification is determined to be made to a borrower experiencing
financial difficulty, the loan is considered collateral dependent and evaluated as part of the ACL as described above in the Allowance
for Credit Losses section of this note. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024, the Company did not modify
any loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.
The Company had no commitments to lend to borrowers
experiencing financial difficulty for which the Company had modified an existing loan as of September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024.
The Company monitors loan payments on an ongoing basis to determine if a loan is considered to have a payment default. Determination of
payment default involves analyzing the economic conditions that exist for each customer and its ability to generate positive cash flows
during the loan term. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024, the Company had no loan modifications made
to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for which there was a payment default within the 12 months following the modification date.
22
Unfunded Loan Commitments
The Company maintains an allowance for off-balance
sheet credit exposures such as unfunded balances for existing lines of credit, commitments to extend future credit, as well as both standby
and commercial letters of credit when there is a contractual obligation to extend credit and when the extension of credit is not unconditionally
cancellable (i.e. the commitment cannot be canceled at any time). The allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures is adjusted as
a provision for credit loss expense. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur, which is based on
a historical funding study derived from internal information, and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be
funded over its estimated life, which are the same loss rates that are used in computing the ACL for loans. The allowance for credit losses
for unfunded loan commitments of $ 1.5 million at September 30, 2025, is classified on the balance sheet within Other liabilities.
The following table presents the balance and activity
in the ACL for unfunded loan commitments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024.
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
($ in thousands)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Balance, beginning of period
$ 1,650
$ 909
$ 1,340
$ 776
Adjustment for acquired loans
-
-
3
Provision for unfunded commitments
( 176 )
507
131
640
Balance, end of period
$ 1,474
$ 1,416
$ 1,474
$ 1,416
NOTE 6 – GOODWILL
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
($ in thousands)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Beginning balance
$ 27,158
$ 23,239
$ 23,239
$ 23,239
Acquired goodwill
-
-
3,919
-
Ending balance
$ 27,158
$ 23,239
$ 27,158
$ 23,239
Goodwill is not amortized, but is evaluated for
impairment annually as of December 31, or more frequently if events occur or circumstances change that indicate an impairment may exist.
As of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the carrying amount of goodwill was $ 27.2 and $ 23.2 million, respectively. The acquisition
of Marblehead on January 17, 2025, resulted in the acquisition of approximately $ 3.9 million in goodwill.
When assessing goodwill for impairment, first,
a qualitative assessment can be made to determine whether it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit
is less than its estimated carrying value. If the results of the qualitative assessment are not conclusive, a quantitative goodwill test
is performed. Alternatively, a quantitative goodwill test can be performed without performing a qualitative assessment.
Goodwill was assessed for impairment using a qualitative
test performed as of September 30, 2025. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded the net carrying value, and therefore
no goodwill impairment existed as of that date. No events or circumstances since the September 30, 2025 impairment test were noted that
would indicate it was more likely than not a goodwill impairment exists.
23
NOTE 7 – MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS
Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included
in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans serviced for others approximated $ 1.47
billion at September 30, 2025, and $ 1.43 billion at December 31, 2024. Contractually specified servicing fees of $ 0.9 million and $ 2.7
million were included in mortgage loan servicing fees in the consolidated income statement for the three and nine months ended September
30, 2025, respectively. Servicing fees of $ 0.9 million and $ 2.6 million were included for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2024, respectively.
The following table summarizes mortgage servicing
rights capitalized and related amortization, along with activity in the related valuation allowance:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
($ in thousands)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Balance at beginning of period
$ 15,458
$ 14,548
$ 14,868
$ 13,906
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized during the period
646
644
1,828
1,675
Mortgage servicing rights amortization during the period
( 456 )
( 370 )
( 1,218 )
( 978 )
Net change in valuation allowance
( 301 )
( 465 )
( 131 )
( 246 )
Balance at end of period
$ 15,347
$ 14,357
$ 15,347
$ 14,357
Valuation allowance:
Balance at beginning of period
$ 16
$ 8
$ 186
$ 227
Increase (decrease)
301
465
131
246
Balance at end of period
$ 317
$ 473
$ 317
$ 473
Fair value, beginning of period
$ 19,108
$ 18,807
$ 17,782
$ 17,125
Fair value, end of period
$ 18,315
$ 18,160
$ 18,315
$ 18,160
NOTE 8 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives
The Company is exposed to certain risks arising
from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational
risks primarily through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity
and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources and duration of its assets and liabilities and through the use of derivative
financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business
activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest
rates. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing and duration of the Company’s
known or expected cash payments principally related to certain variable-rate assets.
Non-designated Hedges
The Company does not use derivatives for trading
or speculative purposes. Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and result from a service the Company provides to certain
customers. The Company executes interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies.
Those interest rate swaps are simultaneously hedged by offsetting interest rate swaps that the Company executes with a third party, such
that the Company minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions. As the interest rate swaps associated with this program
do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements, changes in the fair value of both the customer swaps and the offsetting swaps are
recognized directly in earnings.
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Additionally, the Company enters into forward
contracts for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third-party investors and enters into Interest Rate Lock Commitments (“IRLCs”)
with potential borrowers to fund specific mortgage loans that will be sold into the secondary market. The forward contracts that are entered
into, economically hedge the effect of changes in interest rates resulting from the Company’s commitment to fund the loans. The
IRLCs and forward contracts are not designated as accounting hedges and are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value reflected
in noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income. The fair value of derivative instruments with a positive fair value are
reported in accrued income and included in Other assets in the consolidated balance sheets, while derivative instruments with a negative
fair value are reported in accrued expenses and included in Other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
The table below presents the notional amount and
fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps, IRLCs and forward contracts utilized as of September 30, 2025, and December 31,
2024.
September 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
($ in thousands)
Notional
Fair
Notional
Fair
Amount
Value
Amount
Value
Asset Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate swaps associated with loans
$ 96,431
$ 1,524
$ 79,235
$ 4,029
Forward contracts
26,750
52
11,000
69
Total contracts
$ 123,181
$ 1,576
$ 90,235
$ 4,098
Liability Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate swaps associated with loans
$ 96,431
$ ( 1,524 )
$ 79,235
$ ( 4,029 )
IRLCs
21,616
( 52 )
7,412
( 21 )
Total contracts
$ 118,047
$ ( 1,576 )
$ 86,647
$ ( 4,050 )
The fair value of interest rate swaps was estimated
using a discounted cash flow method that incorporates current market interest rates as of the balance sheet date. Fair values of IRLCs
and forward contracts were estimated using changes in mortgage interest rates from the date the Company entered into the IRLC or forward
contract and the balance sheet date.
The following table presents the amounts included
in the consolidated statements of income for non-hedging derivative financial instruments for the three and nine months ended September
30, 2025, and 2024.
Three Months Ended
September 30, Nine Months Ended
September 30,
($ in thousands) Statement of income classification 2025 2024 2025 2024
Interest rate swap contracts Other income $ 33 $ 32 $ 275 $ 32
IRLCs Gain on sale of mortgage loans & OMSR 136 ( 38 ) ( 31 ) ( 68 )
Forward contracts Gain on sale of mortgage loans & OMSR ( 44 ) 25 ( 17 ) 102
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The following table shows the offsetting of financial assets and derivative
assets at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024.
Gross
amounts
Gross
amounts
offset in the
Net
amounts of assets
presented in the
Gross
amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet
($
in thousands)
of
recognized
assets
consolidated
balance sheet
consolidated
balance sheet
Financial
instruments
Cash
collateral
received
Net
amount
September 30, 2025
Interest
rate swaps
$ 2,593
$ 1,069
$ 1,524
$ -
$ 952
$ 572
December 31, 2024
Interest
rate swaps
$ 4,172
$ 143
$ 4,029
$ -
$ 3,130
$ 899
The following table shows the offsetting of financial liabilities and
derivative liabilities at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024.
Gross
amounts
Gross amounts
offset in the
Net amounts of liabilities
presented in the
Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet
($ in thousands)
of recognized
liabilities
consolidated
balance sheet
consolidated
balance sheet
Financial
instruments
Cash collateral
pledged
Net amount
September 30, 2025
Interest rate swaps
$ 2,593
$ 1,069
$ 1,524
$ -
$ -
$ 1,524
December 31, 2024
Interest rate swaps
$ 4,172
$ 143
$ 4,029
$ -
$ -
$ 4,029
NOTE 9 – DEPOSITS
Major classification of deposits at September
30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024, were as follows:
($ in thousands)
September 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Non interest bearing demand
$ 246,725
$ 232,155
Interest bearing demand
194,420
201,085
Savings
290,111
237,987
Money market
261,953
222,161
Time deposits $250,000 or less
217,369
208,273
Time deposits greater than $250,000
51,944
50,944
Total Deposits
$ 1,262,522
$ 1,152,605
Included in time deposits at September 30, 2025,
and at December 31, 2024, were $ 48.5 million and $ 58.2 million, respectively, of reciprocal deposits which were obtained through the Certificate
of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS).
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NOTE 10 – SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
($ in thousands)
September 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
$ 10,976
$ 10,585
The Company has retail repurchase (“REPO”)
agreements to facilitate cash management transactions with commercial customers. These obligations are secured by agency and mortgage-backed
securities and such collateral is held by the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”). These securities have various maturity dates
from 2027 through 2061. As of September 30, 2025, these REPO agreements were secured by securities with a fair value totaling $ 26.2 million.
The maximum amount of outstanding agreements at any month end during the periods ending September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, was
$ 13.1 million and $ 26.9 million, respectively. The monthly average of such agreements totaled $ 13.2 million and $ 14.3 million, , as of
September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively. The REPO agreements mature within one month .
The Company has borrowing capabilities at the
Federal Reserve Discount Window (“Discount Window”) by pledging either securities or loans as collateral. As of September
30, 2025, there were no borrowings drawn or securities pledged at the Discount Window.
At both September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024,
the Company had $ 41.0 million in federal funds lines, of which none was drawn.
NOTE 11 – FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (FHLB)
ADVANCES
The Company’s FHLB advances were secured
by $ 312.7 million in mortgage loans at September 30, 2025. Advances consisted of fixed interest rates from 3.75 to 4.61 percent. Fixed
rate advances are subject to restrictions or penalties in the event of prepayment. Aggregate annual maturities of FHLB advances at September
30, 2025, were:
($ in thousands)
Debt
2026
$ 12,500
2027
5,000
2028
17,500
Total
$ 35,000
NOTE 12 – TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES
On September 15, 2005, RST II, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company, closed a pooled private offering of 10,000 Capital Securities with a liquidation amount of $ 1,000 per security.
The proceeds of the offering were loaned to the Company in exchange for junior subordinated debentures with terms similar to the Capital
Securities. Distributions on the Capital Securities are payable quarterly at a variable rate that is currently based upon the three-month
CME Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as adjusted by the relevant spread adjustment plus 1.80 percent and are
included in interest expense in the consolidated financial statements. These securities may be included in Tier 1 capital and may be prepaid
at any time without penalty (with certain limitations applicable) under current regulatory guidelines and interpretations. The balance
of the Capital Securities as of both September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, was $ 10.3 million, with a maturity date of September 15,
2035 .
NOTE 13 – SUBORDINATED DEBT
On May 27, 2021, the Company entered into Subordinated
Note Purchase Agreements with qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors pursuant to which the Company issued and sold $ 20.0
million in aggregate principal amount of its 3.65 % Fixed to Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Notes
were sold by the Company in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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The Notes mature on June 1, 2031 , and bear interest
at a fixed rate of 3.65 % through May 31, 2026. From June 1, 2026, to the maturity date or earlier redemption of the Notes, the interest
rate will reset quarterly to an interest rate per annum, equal to the then-current-three-month SOFR provided by the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York plus 296 basis points. The Company may redeem the Notes at any time after May 31, 2026, and at any time in whole, but not
in part, upon the occurrence of certain events. Any redemption of the Notes will be subject to prior regulatory approval. The Company
incurred debt issuance costs for placement fees, legal and other out-of-pocket expenses of approximately $ 0.5 million, which are being
amortized over the life of the Notes.
NOTE 14 – DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE
OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Fair value is the price that would be received
to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair
value measurement must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. There is a hierarchy of three
levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted
prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be
corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market
activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies
and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as
well as the general classifications of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Available-for-Sale Securities
The fair values of available-for-sale securities
are determined by various valuation methodologies. Level 2 securities include obligations of the U.S. Treasury and government agencies,
mortgage-backed securities, obligations of political and state subdivisions, and other corporate securities. Level 2 inputs do not include
quoted prices for individual securities in active markets; however, they do include inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable
for the individual security being valued. Such observable inputs include interest rates and yield curves at commonly quoted intervals,
volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks and default rates. Also included are inputs derived principally from or corroborated by
observable market data by correlation or other means.
Interest Rate Contracts
The fair values of interest rate contracts are
based upon the estimated amount the Company would receive or pay to terminate the contracts or agreements, taking into account underlying
interest rates, creditworthiness of underlying customers for credit derivatives and, when appropriate, the creditworthiness of the counterparties
(Level 2).
Forward contracts
The fair values of forward contracts on to-be-announced
securities are determined using quoted prices in active markets or benchmarked thereto (Level 1).
Interest Rate Lock Commitments (IRLCs)
The fair value of IRLCs are determined using the
projected sale price of individual loans based on changes in the market interest rates, projected “pull-through” rates (the
probability that an IRLC will ultimately result in an originated loan), the reduction in the value of the applicant’s option due
to the passage of time, and the remaining origination costs to be incurred based on management’s estimate of market costs (Level
3).
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The following tables present the fair value measurements
of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements
fell at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024.
($ in thousands)
Fair value at
September 30,
2025
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies
$ 5,150
$ -
$ 5,150
$ -
Mortgage-backed securities
162,574
-
162,574
-
State and political subdivisions
9,656
-
9,656
-
Other corporate securities
15,810
-
15,810
-
Interest rate contracts - assets
1,524
-
1,524
-
Interest rate contracts - liabilities
( 1,524 )
-
( 1,524 )
-
Forward contracts
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52
-
-
IRLCs
( 52 )
-
-
( 52 )
($ in thousands)
Fair value at
December 31,
2024
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies
$ 7,389
$ -
$ 7,389
$ -
Mortgage-backed securities
169,620
-
169,620
-
State and political subdivisions
9,407
-
9,407
-
Other corporate securities
15,171
-
15,171
-
Interest rate contracts - assets
4,029
-
4,029
-
Interest rate contracts - liabilities
( 4,029 )
-
( 4,029 )
-
Forward contracts
69
69
-
-
IRLCs
( 21 )
-
-
( 21 )
Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
Level 2 - significant other observable inputs
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs
The following table reconciles the beginning and
ending balances of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets using significant unobservable
(Level 3) inputs for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024.
for the Three Months Ended
September 30,
for the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
($ in thousands)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Interest rate lock commitments
Balance at beginning of period
$ ( 188 )
$ 15
$ ( 21 )
$ 45
Total realized gains (losses)
Change in fair value
136
( 38 )
( 31 )
( 68 )
Balance at end of period
$ ( 52 )
$ ( 23 )
$ ( 52 )
$ ( 23 )
The following is a description of the valuation
methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
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Collateral-dependent Individually evaluated
Loans, Net of ACL
The estimated fair value of collateral-dependent
individually evaluated loans is based on the appraised value of the collateral, less estimated cost to sell. Collateral-dependent individually
evaluated loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. This method requires obtaining an independent appraisal of
the collateral, which is reviewed for accuracy and consistency by management. Appraisers are selected from an approved list which is maintained
by management. The appraised values are reduced by applying a discount factor to the value based on the Company’s loan review policy.
All individually evaluated loans held by the Company were collateral dependent at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage servicing rights do not trade in an active,
open market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, fair value is estimated using discounted cash flow models associated with the
servicing rights and discounting the cash flows using discount market rates, prepayment speeds and default rates. The servicing portfolio
has been valued using all relevant positive and negative cash flows including servicing fees; miscellaneous income and float; marginal
costs of servicing; the cost of carry of advances; and foreclosure losses; and applying certain prevailing assumptions used in the marketplace.
Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, mortgage servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. These mortgage servicing
rights are tested for impairment on a quarterly basis.
($ in thousands)
Fair value at
September 30,
2025
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Collateral-dependent
Individually evaluated loans
$ 842
$ -
$ -
$ 842
Mortgage servicing rights
5,247
-
-
5,247
($ in thousands)
Fair value at
December 31,
2024
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Collateral-dependent
impaired loans
$ 1,167
$ -
$ -
$ 1,167
Mortgage servicing rights
1,814
-
-
1,814
Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
Level 2 - significant other observable inputs
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs
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Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs
The following tables present quantitative information
about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements.
Fair value at Range
($ in thousands) September 30,
2025 Valuation
technique Unobservable inputs (weighted-
average)
Collateral-dependent individually evaluated loans $ 842 Market comparable properties Comparability adjustments (%) 1 - 25% (14%)
Mortgage servicing rights 5,247 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 10.51%
Constant prepayment rate 1.29%
P&I earnings credit 4.21%
T&I earnings credit 4.23%
Inflation for cost of servicing 3.50%
IRLCs ( 52 ) Discounted cash flow Loan closing rates 42% - 99%
Fair value at Range
($ in thousands) December 31,
2024 Valuation
technique Unobservable inputs (weighted-
average)
Collateral-dependent impaired loans $ 1,167 Market comparable properties Comparability adjustments (%) 24 - 404% (84%)
Mortgage servicing rights 1,814 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 11.13%
Constant prepayment rate 7.30%
P&I earnings credit 4.44%
T&I earnings credit 4.49%
Inflation for cost of servicing 3.50%
IRLCs ( 21 ) Discounted cash flow Loan closing rates 64% - 99%
There were no changes in the inputs or methodologies
used to determine fair value at September 30, 2025, as compared to December 31, 2024.
The following methods were used to estimate the
fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts other than fair value.
Cash and Due From Banks, Interest Bearing Time
Deposits, Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, and Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable
The carrying amount approximates the fair value.
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Loans Held for Sale
The fair value of loans held for sale is based
upon quoted market prices, where available, or is determined by discounting estimated cash flows using interest rates approximating the
Company’s current origination rates for similar loans and adjusted to reflect the inherent credit risk.
Loans
The estimated fair value of loans follows the
guidance in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, which prescribes an “exit price” approach in estimating and disclosing fair
value of financial instruments. The “exit price” is determined based on discounted estimated future cash flows using rates
that incorporate discounts for credit, liquidity, and marketability factors.
Deposits, Short-Term Borrowings, and FHLB Advances
Deposits include demand deposits, savings accounts,
and certain money market deposits. Short-term borrowings include federal funds borrowed and REPO agreements. The carrying amount of these
instruments approximates the fair value. The estimated fair value for fixed-maturity time deposits and FHLB advances are based on estimates
of the rate State Bank could pay on similar instruments with similar terms and maturities at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024.
Loan Commitments
The fair value of loan commitments is estimated
using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present
creditworthiness of the counterparties. The estimated fair values for other financial instruments and off-balance-sheet loan commitments
approximate cost at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024, and are not considered significant to this presentation.
Trust Preferred Securities
The fair value for Trust Preferred Securities
is estimated by discounting the cash flows using an appropriate discount rate.
Subordinated Debt
The fair value for subordinated debt is estimated
by discounting the cash flows using a discount rate equal to the rate currently offered on similar borrowings.
The following table presents estimated fair values
of the Company’s other financial instruments carried at other than fair value. The fair values of certain of these instruments were
calculated by discounting expected cash flows, which involves significant judgments by management and uncertainties. Fair value is the
estimated amount at which financial assets or liabilities could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than
in a forced or liquidation sale. Because no market exists for certain of these financial instruments, and because management does not
intend to sell these financial instruments, the Company does not know whether the fair values shown below represent values at which the
respective financial instruments could be sold individually or in the aggregate.
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($ in thousands)
Carrying
Fair
Fair value measurements using
September 30, 2025
amount
value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks
$ 85,025
$ 85,025
$ 85,025
$ -
$ -
Interest bearing time deposits
2,025
2,025
-
2,025
-
Loans held for sale
4,736
4,784
-
4,784
-
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses
1,094,602
1,091,883
-
-
1,091,883
Federal Reserve and FHLB Bank stock, at cost
5,466
5,466
-
5,466
-
Interest receivable
5,455
5,455
-
5,455
-
Financial liabilities
Deposits
$ 1,262,522
$ 1,261,591
$ 993,209
$ 268,382
$ -
Short-term borrowings
10,976
10,976
-
10,976
-
FHLB advances
35,000
35,175
-
35,175
-
Trust preferred securities
10,310
9,754
-
9,754
-
Subordinated debt, net of issuance costs
19,726
19,657
-
19,657
-
Interest payable
2,739
2,739
-
2,739
-
($ in thousands)
Carrying
Fair
Fair value measurements using
December 31, 2024
amount
value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks
$ 25,928
$ 25,928
$ 25,928
$ -
$ -
Interest bearing time deposits
1,565
1,565
-
1,565
-
Loans held for sale
6,770
6,861
-
6,861
-
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses
1,031,639
1,033,064
-
-
1,033,064
Federal Reserve and FHLB Bank stock, at cost
5,223
5,223
-
5,223
-
Interest receivable
4,908
4,908
-
4,908
-
Financial liabilities
Deposits
$ 1,152,605
$ 1,155,747
$ 893,388
$ 262,359
$ -
Short-term borrowings
10,585
10,585
-
10,585
-
FHLB advances
35,000
34,782
-
34,782
-
Trust preferred securities
10,310
9,495
-
9,495
-
Subordinated debt, net of issuance costs
19,690
19,155
-
19,155
-
Interest payable
2,351
2,351
-
2,351
-
NOTE 15 – SHARE BASED COMPENSATION
In April 2017, the Company’s shareholders
approved a new share-based incentive compensation plan, the SB Financial Group, Inc. 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”),
which replaced the Company’s 2008 Stock Incentive Plan. The 2017 Plan permits the Company to grant or award incentive stock options,
nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, and restricted stock units to employees
and non-employee directors and advisory board members of the Company and its subsidiaries. A total of 500,000 common shares of the Company
are available for grants or awards under the 2017 Plan, of which 209,327 shares had been granted under the plan as of September 30, 2025.
The 2017 Plan is intended to advance the interests
of the Company and its shareholders by offering employees, directors and advisory board members of the Company and its subsidiaries an
opportunity to acquire or increase their ownership interest in the Company through grants of equity-based awards. The 2017 Plan permits
equity-based awards to be used to attract, motivate, reward and retain highly competent individuals upon whose judgment, initiative, leadership
and efforts are key to the success of the Company by encouraging those individuals to become shareholders of the Company.
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Stock option awards are granted with an exercise
price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant and those option awards vest based on five years of
continuous service and have 10 -year contractual terms. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes valuation model. As of September 30, 2025, there were no stock options outstanding, and no unrecognized compensation cost
related to stock option awards. No stock options were granted in the first nine months of 2025.
On February 5, 2013, the Company adopted a Long
Term Incentive Plan (the “LTI Plan”), which provides for awards of restricted stock in the Company to certain key executives.
These restricted stock awards vest over a four-year period and are intended to assist the Company in retention of key executives. The
compensation cost charged against income for awards under the LTI Plan for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $ 0.1
million and $ 0.5 million, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $ 0.1 million and $ 0.5 million,
respectively.
As of September 30, 2025, there was $ 0.6 million
of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements related to the restricted stock awards
under the 2017 Plan which were granted in accordance with the LTI Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average
period of 2.6 years.
The table below is a summary of restricted stock
activity under the Company’s 2017 Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
Shares
Weighted-
Average Value
per Share
Nonvested, January 1, 2025
54,311
$ 17.15
Granted
28,715
22.71
Vested
( 33,316 )
19.41
Forfeited
( 8,844 )
18.13
Nonvested, September 30, 2025
40,866
$ 19.00
NOTE 16 – OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Company provides a range of community banking
services, including commercial and consumer lending, personal and business banking, treasury management and merchant services, personal
wealth management and brokerage services, and other financial services primarily to individuals, businesses, and municipalities. All of
the Company’s business activities are dependent and assessed based on the manner in which it supports the other activities of the
Company.
The chief operating decision maker (“CODM”)
of the Company is the Chief Executive Officer , who along with others in the Company’s executive management, evaluates performance
and allocates resources based upon analysis of the Company as one operating segment. The activities of the Company comprise one reportable
segment, “Banking.” All the consolidated assets are attributable to the Banking segment. The accounting policies of the Banking
segment are the same as those described in Note 1 “Basis of Presentation.”
The CODM is provided with the Company’s
consolidated statements of financial condition and operations and evaluates the Company’s operating results based on consolidated
net interest income, noninterest income, noninterest expense, and net income, which can be seen on the consolidated statement of operations.
These results are used to benchmark the Company against its competitors. Other significant non-cash items assessed by the CODM are depreciation,
amortization and provision for credit losses consistent with the reporting on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Expenditures
for long-lived assets are also evaluated and are consistent with the reporting on the consolidated statements of cashflows. Strategic
plans and budget to actual monitoring are evaluated as one reportable segment. The actual results are used in assessing performance of
the segment, determining the allocation of resources, and in establishing management’s compensation. Information reported internally
for performance assessment by the CODM is identical to that which is shown in the consolidated statements of income. All revenues were
derived from banking operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024, and there was no customer that accounted
for more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenue.
NOTE 17 – GENERAL LITIGATION
The Company is subject to claims and lawsuits
that arise primarily in the ordinary course of business. Additionally, the Company is subject to periodic examinations by various regulatory
agencies. It is the opinion of management that the disposition or ultimate resolution of any such claims, lawsuits and examinations pending
at September 30, 2025, will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash
flow of the Company.
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