SHORE BANCSHARES INC 10-Q

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Disclosure Controls and Procedures As required by SEC rules, the Company’s management evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as define Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) as of March 31, 2026. The Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer participated in the evaluation. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2026 were effective. Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting is located on page 55 of the 2025 Annual Report. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined by Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the three months ended March 31, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. 63 Table of Contents PART II – OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS From time to time the Company may become involved in legal proceedings. At the present time, there are no proceedings which the Company believes will have a material adverse impact on the financial condition or earnings of the Company. Item 1A. RISK FACTORS There have been no material changes to the risk factors as previously disclosed under Part I, Item 1A in our 2025 Annual Report. Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS There were no repurchases or unregistered sales of the Company’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share, during the three months ended March 31, 2026. Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None. Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES This item is not applicable.