EX-99.2 4 ex_956446.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 mbcn20250930_10q.htm

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

MIDDLEFIELD BANC CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 
                 

ASSETS

               

Cash and due from banks

  $ 81,372     $ 46,037  

Federal funds sold

    22,333       9,755  

Cash and cash equivalents

    103,705       55,792  

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value

    155,855       165,802  

Other investments

    1,131       855  

Loans held for sale

    209       -  

Loans:

               

Commercial real estate:

               

Owner occupied

    221,600       181,447  

Non-owner occupied

    390,354       412,291  

Multifamily

    88,899       89,849  

Residential real estate

    366,307       353,442  

Commercial and industrial

    269,422       229,034  

Home equity lines of credit

    159,805       143,379  

Construction and other

    104,843       103,608  

Consumer installment

    5,794       6,564  

Total loans

    1,607,024       1,519,614  

Less: allowance for credit losses

    23,029       22,447  

Net loans

    1,583,995       1,497,167  

Premises and equipment, net

    21,428       20,565  

Premises and equipment held for sale

    998       -  

Goodwill

    36,356       36,356  

Core deposit intangibles

    4,862       5,611  

Bank-owned life insurance

    35,335       35,259  

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

    35,019       35,952  

TOTAL ASSETS

  $ 1,978,893     $ 1,853,359  

LIABILITIES

               

Deposits:

               

Noninterest-bearing demand

  $ 410,612     $ 377,875  

Interest-bearing demand

    232,452       208,291  

Money market

    528,246       414,074  

Savings

    180,547       197,749  

Time

    270,445       247,704  

Total deposits

    1,622,302       1,445,693  

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

    106,000       172,400  

Other borrowings

    11,502       11,660  

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

    14,969       13,044  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

    1,754,773       1,642,797  

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

               

Common stock, no par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized, 9,966,196 and 9,953,018 shares issued; 8,086,886 and 8,073,708 shares outstanding

    162,349       161,999  

Additional paid-in capital

    1,041       246  

Retained earnings

    120,514       109,299  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (18,875 )     (20,073 )

Treasury stock, at cost; 1,879,310 and 1,879,310 shares

    (40,909 )     (40,909 )

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

    224,120       210,562  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

  $ 1,978,893     $ 1,853,359  

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 MIDDLEFIELD BANC CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

   

September 30,

 
   

2025

   

2024

   

2025

   

2024

 

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

                               

Interest and fees on loans

  $ 25,485     $ 23,441     $ 73,994     $ 69,258  

Interest-earning deposits in other institutions

    299       348       915       1,171  

Federal funds sold

    192       143       467       417  

Investment securities:

                               

Taxable interest

    538       528       1,594       1,500  

Tax-exempt interest

    958       962       2,878       2,900  

Dividends on stock

    136       191       469       578  

Total interest and dividend income

    27,608       25,613       80,317       75,824  
                                 

INTEREST EXPENSE

                               

Deposits

    8,972       8,792       25,646       24,681  

Short-term borrowings

    918       1,575       3,135       5,488  

Other borrowings

    153       173       436       530  

Total interest expense

    10,043       10,540       29,217       30,699  
                                 

NET INTEREST INCOME

    17,565       15,073       51,100       45,125  
                                 

Provision for (Recovery of) credit losses

    392       2,234       (19 )     2,185  
                                 

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISON FOR (RECOVERY OF) CREDIT LOSSES

    17,173       12,839       51,119       42,940  
                                 

NONINTEREST INCOME

                               

Service charges on deposit accounts

    1,072       959       3,122       2,839  

Gain (loss) on equity securities

    17       14       (24 )     (65 )

Earnings on bank-owned life insurance

    228       246       951       700  

Gain on sale of loans

    158       56       221       135  

Revenue from investment services

    306       206       884       679  

Gain on exchange of real estate

    -       -       1,229       -  

Gross rental income

    -       -       -       67  

Other income

    543       262       963       944  

Total noninterest income

    2,324       1,743       7,346       5,299  
                                 

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

                               

Salaries and employee benefits

    6,883       6,201       20,165       18,645  

Occupancy expense

    604       627       1,958       1,780  

Equipment expense

    249       203       722       704  

Data processing and information technology costs

    1,240       1,248       3,784       3,665  

Ohio state franchise tax

    399       399       1,197       1,193  

Federal deposit insurance expense

    267       255       801       762  

Professional fees

    700       539       1,819       1,654  

Advertising expense

    386       283       1,201       1,210  

Software amortization expense

    94       74       279       117  

Core deposit intangible amortization

    250       257       749       773  

Loss on premises and equipment held for sale

    18       -       711       -  

Gross other real estate owned expenses

    -       -       -       99  

Other expense

    2,008       1,785       5,556       5,136  

Total noninterest expense

    13,098       11,871       38,942       35,738  
                                 

Income before income taxes

    6,399       2,711       19,523       12,501  

Income taxes

    1,079       371       3,216       1,830  
                                 

NET INCOME

  $ 5,320     $ 2,340     $ 16,307     $ 10,671  
                                 

EARNINGS PER SHARE

                               

Basic

  $ 0.66     $ 0.29     $ 2.02     $ 1.32  

Diluted

  $ 0.65     $ 0.29     $ 2.01     $ 1.32  

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

MIDDLEFIELD BANC CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

   

September 30,

 
   

2025

   

2024

   

2025

   

2024

 
                                 

Net income

  $ 5,320     $ 2,340     $ 16,307     $ 10,671  
                                 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                               

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale

    5,142       3,786       1,517       (490 )

Tax effect

    (1,080 )     (795 )     (319 )     103  

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

    4,062       2,991       1,198       (387 )
                                 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $ 9,382     $ 5,331     $ 17,505     $ 10,284  

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

MIDDLEFIELD BANC CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

                                   

Accumulated

                 
                   

Additional

           

Other

           

Total

 
   

Common Stock

   

Paid-in

   

Retained

   

Comprehensive

   

Treasury

   

Stockholders'

 
   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Capital

   

Earnings

   

Income (Loss)

   

Stock

   

Equity

 
                                                         

Balance, June 30, 2025

    9,960,503     $ 162,195     $ 811     $ 116,892     $ (22,937 )   $ (40,909 )   $ 216,052  
                                                         

Net income

                            5,320                       5,320  

Other comprehensive income

                                    4,062               4,062  

Shares issued for stock grants

    5,693       154                                       154  

Restricted stock grants

                    230                               230  

Cash dividends ($0.21 per share)

                            (1,698 )                     (1,698 )
                                                         

Balance, September 30, 2025

    9,966,196     $ 162,349     $ 1,041     $ 120,514     $ (18,875 )   $ (40,909 )   $ 224,120  

 

                                   

Accumulated

                 
                   

Additional

           

Other

           

Total

 
   

Common Stock

   

Paid-in

   

Retained

   

Comprehensive

   

Treasury

   

Stockholders'

 
   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Capital

   

Earnings

   

Income (Loss)

   

Stock

   

Equity

 
                                                         

Balance, June 30, 2024

    9,946,454     $ 161,823     $ -     $ 105,342     $ (19,468 )   $ (40,909 )   $ 206,788  
                                                         

Net income

                            2,340                       2,340  

Other comprehensive income

                                    2,991               2,991  

Shares issued for stock grants

    3,888       93                                       93  

Restricted stock grants

                    108                               108  

Cash dividends ($0.20 per share)

                            (1,615 )                     (1,615 )
                                                         

Balance, September 30, 2024

    9,950,342     $ 161,916     $ 108     $ 106,067     $ (16,477 )   $ (40,909 )   $ 210,705  

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

                                   

Accumulated

                 
                   

Additional

           

Other

           

Total

 
   

Common Stock

   

Paid-in

   

Retained

   

Comprehensive

   

Treasury

   

Stockholders'

 
   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Capital

   

Earnings

   

Income (Loss)

   

Stock

   

Equity

 
                                                         

Balance, December 31, 2024

    9,953,018     $ 161,999     $ 246     $ 109,299     $ (20,073 )   $ (40,909 )   $ 210,562  
                                                         

Net income

                            16,307                       16,307  

Other comprehensive income

                                    1,198               1,198  

Shares issued for stock grants

    13,178       350                                       350  

Restricted stock grants

                    795                               795  

Cash dividends ($0.63 per share)

                            (5,092 )                     (5,092 )
                                                         

Balance, September 30, 2025

    9,966,196     $ 162,349     $ 1,041     $ 120,514     $ (18,875 )   $ (40,909 )   $ 224,120  

 

                                   

Accumulated

                 
                   

Additional

           

Other

           

Total

 
   

Common Stock

   

Paid-in

   

Retained

   

Comprehensive

   

Treasury

   

Stockholders'

 
   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Capital

   

Earnings

   

Income (Loss)

   

Stock

   

Equity

 
                                                         

Balance, December 31, 2023

    9,930,704     $ 161,388     $ -     $ 100,237     $ (16,090 )   $ (39,854 )   $ 205,681  
                                                         

Net income

                            10,671                       10,671  

Other comprehensive loss

                                    (387 )             (387 )

Shares issued for stock grants

    19,638       528                                       528  

Restricted stock grants

                    108                               108  

Common shares repurchased (43,858)

                                            (1,055 )     (1,055 )

Cash dividends ($0.60 per share)

                            (4,841 )                     (4,841 )
                                                         

Balance, September 30, 2024

    9,950,342     $ 161,916     $ 108     $ 106,067     $ (16,477 )   $ (40,909 )   $ 210,705  

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

MIDDLEFIELD BANC CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

               

Net income

  $ 16,307     $ 10,671  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

               

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

    (19 )     2,185  

Impairment loss on premises and equipment held for sale

    711       -  

Gain on exchange of real estate

    (1,229 )     -  

Loss (gain) on equity securities

    24       65  

Software amortization expense

    279       117  

Amortization of premium and discount on investment securities, net

    416       421  

Amortization of core deposit intangibles

    749       773  

Depreciation, amortization, and accretion, net

    (483 )     (47 )

Stock-based compensation, net

    2,120       482  

Origination of loans held for sale

    (7,066 )     (5,638 )

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale

    7,078       5,524  

Loss (gain) on sale of loans held for sale

    (221 )     (135 )

Earnings on bank-owned life insurance

    (951 )     (700 )

Deferred income tax

    631       (45 )

Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable

    (278 )     265  

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable

    709       3,950  

Other, net

    (1,103 )     (3,078 )

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    17,674       14,809  
                 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

               

Investment securities available for sale:

               

Proceeds from repayments and maturities

    11,048       1,871  

Purchases

    -       (1,898 )

Other Investments:

               

Purchases

    (300 )     (5 )

Decrease (increase) in loans, net

    (79,497 )     (26,460 )

Purchase of loans

    (6,103 )     -  

Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance

    892       -  

Purchase of premises and equipment

    (2,336 )     (368 )

Purchase of restricted stock

    (4,937 )     (723 )

Redemption of restricted stock

    6,513       2,691  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (74,720 )     (24,892 )
                 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

               

Net increase (decrease) in deposits

    176,609       86,167  

Net increase (decrease) in Federal Home Loan Bank advances

    (66,400 )     (57,000 )

Repayment of other borrowings

    (158 )     (151 )

Repurchase of common shares

    -       (1,055 )

Cash dividends

    (5,092 )     (4,841 )

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    104,959       23,120  
                 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    47,913       13,037  
                 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

    55,792       60,836  
                 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

  $ 103,705     $ 73,873  
                 
    For the Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2025     2024  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

               

Cash paid during the year for:

               

Interest on deposits and borrowings

  $ 28,508     $ 26,749  

Income taxes

    3,300       2,130  
                 

Noncash investing transactions:

               

Exchange of real estate, net

  $ 1,229     $ -  

Transfer from premises and equipment, net to premises and equipment held for sale

    1,016       -  

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

MIDDLEFIELD BANC CORP.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements of Middlefield Banc Corp. ("Company") include its bank subsidiary, The Middlefield Banking Company (“MBC” or “Bank”), and a nonbank asset resolution subsidiary EMORECO, Inc. The consolidated financial statements also include the accounts of MBC’s subsidiaries, Middlefield Investments, Inc. (“MI”) and MB Insurance Services (“MIS”). All significant inter-company items have been eliminated. On March 13, 2019, MBC established MI as an operating subsidiary to hold and manage an investment portfolio. On September 30, 2025, MI’s assets consist of a cash account, available-for-sale investment securities, and related accrued interest accounts. MI may only hold and manage investments and may not engage in any other activity without prior approval of the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions. In the first quarter of 2022, MBC established MIS as an operating subsidiary to offer retail and business customers various insurance services, including home, renters, automobile, pet, identity theft, travel, and professional liability insurance. On September 30, 2025, MIS assets consist of a cash account, a prepaid asset, and an accounts receivable. As a result of the bank merger of Liberty National Bank and MBC on December 1, 2022, Middlefield Banc Corp. acquired a 100% ownership interest in LBSI Insurance, LLC (“LBSI”), a wholly owned financial subsidiary of Liberty National Bank. LBSI did not operate after the merger, and its existence ended January 19, 2024. All significant intercompany items have been eliminated between MBC and these subsidiaries.

 

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation SX. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. The interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring items) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods disclosed herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year.

 

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2025

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments require entities to disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for material reconciling items. The ASU also requires the disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. The amendments in this ASU are effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The guidance should be applied on a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

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 guidance requires public companies to disclose additional information about certain types of costs and expenses in the footnotes. The new standard requires a tabular disclosure of defined natural expense categories along with expenses subject to existing disclosure requirements. The amendment should be applied on a prospective basis with the option for retrospective application. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The effective date was clarified in ASU 2025-01, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date, which was issued in January 2025. These ASUs are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In August 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. The guidance relates to the calculation of current expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and contract assets arising from revenue transactions accounted for under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.  The guidance provides a practical expedient to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date will persist through the reasonable and supportable forecast period. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  This guidance is to be adopted on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. This ASU is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software.  The guidance makes targeted improvements to the accounting for internal-use software by updating guidance for when entities will begin capitalizing eligible costs.  The scope includes costs incurred to develop or obtain software for internal use, costs incurred to implement a cloud computing arrangement as a customer, and website development costs. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those annual periods.  Adoption can be applied on a prospective basis, a modified basis for in-process projects, or a retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted.  We are currently reviewing the impact that the ASU will have on the Company’s financial statements.   

 

NOTE 2 REVENUE RECOGNITION

 

Following ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), management determined that the primary sources of revenue, which emanate from interest income on loans and investments, along with noninterest revenue resulting from equity security gains (losses), gains on the sale of loans, rental income, BOLI income, and gain on exchange of real estate, are not within the scope of ASC 606. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, these revenue sources cumulatively comprise 94.3% of the total revenue of the Company.

 

The main types of noninterest income within the scope of the standard are as follows:

 

Service charges on deposit accounts – The Company has contracts with its deposit customers whereby fees are charged if the account balance falls below predetermined levels defined as compensating balances. These agreements can be canceled at any time by either the Company or the deposit customer. Revenue from these transactions is recognized monthly as the Company has an unconditional right to the fee consideration. The Company also has transaction fees related to specific customer requests or activities that include overdraft fees, online banking fees, and other transaction fees. All of these fees are attributable to specific performance obligations of the Company where the revenue is recognized at a defined point in time, which is the completion of the requested service/transaction.

 

Revenue from investment services – The Company earns investment services revenue through its referral agreement with LPL Financial. The performance obligation to investment management customers is satisfied over time, and therefore, revenue is recognized over time. The Company generally receives trailing investment services revenue in arrears and recognizes the revenue when the monthly statement with referral revenue is received.

 

Miscellaneous fee income – Fees earned on other services, such as ATM surcharge fees, money order fees, and check fees, are recognized at the time of the event or the applicable billing cycle.

 

 

 

The following table depicts the disaggregation of revenue derived from contracts with customers to depict the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

   

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

    2025       2024       2025       2024  

Service charges on deposit accounts:

                               

Overdraft fees

  $ 268     $ 249     $ 787     $ 748  

ATM banking fees

    479       489       1,394       1,419  

Service charges and other fees

    324       221       941       672  

Gain (loss) on equity securities ⁽ª⁾

    17       14       (24 )     (65 )

Earnings on bank-owned life insurance ⁽ª⁾

    228       246       951       700  

Gain on sale of loans ⁽ª⁾

    158       56       221       135  

Revenue from investment services

    306       206       884       679  

Gain on exchange of real estate ⁽ª⁾

    -       -       1,229       -  

Miscellaneous fee income

    105       106       295       301  

Gross rental income ⁽ª⁾

    -       -       -       67  

Other income

    439       156       668       643  

Total noninterest income

  $ 2,324     $ 1,743     $ 7,346     $ 5,299  

 

(a) Not within scope of ASC 606

 

NOTE 3 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The Company provides a dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the average shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share adds the dilutive effects of restricted stock to average shares outstanding.

 

The following table sets forth the composition of the weighted-average common shares (denominator) used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:

 

   

For the Three

   

For the Nine

 
   

Months Ended

   

Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

   

September 30,

 
   

2025

   

2024

   

2025

   

2024

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

    9,963,968       9,950,342       9,960,883       9,946,146  
                                 

Average treasury stock shares

    (1,879,310 )     (1,879,310 )     (1,879,310 )     (1,869,706 )
                                 

Weighted-average common shares and common stock equivalents used to calculate basic earnings per share

    8,084,658       8,071,032       8,081,573       8,076,440  
                                 

Additional common stock equivalents (restricted stock) used to calculate diluted earnings per share

    62,837       15,840       48,640       15,840  
                                 

Weighted-average common shares and common stock equivalents used to calculate diluted earnings per share

    8,147,495       8,086,872       8,130,213       8,092,280  

 

At September 30, 2025, there were no anti-dilutive shares and 27,793 anti-dilutive shares at September 30, 2024, excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share related to restricted stock awards.

 

 

 

NOTE 4 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) by component, net of tax, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively:

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

  Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale  

Balance at June 30, 2025

  $ (22,937 )

Other comprehensive income⁽ª⁾

    4,062  

Balance at September 30, 2025

  $ (18,875 )
         

Balance at December 31, 2024

  $ (20,073 )

Other comprehensive income⁽ª⁾

    1,198  

Balance at September 30, 2025

  $ (18,875 )

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

  Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale  

Balance at June 30, 2024

  $ (19,468 )

Other comprehensive income⁽ª⁾

    2,991  

Balance at September 30, 2024

  $ (16,477 )
         

Balance at December 31, 2023

  $ (16,090 )

Other comprehensive loss⁽ª⁾

    (387 )

Balance at September 30, 2024

  $ (16,477 )

 

 

(a)

All amounts are net of tax.

 

There were no other reclassifications of amounts from AOCI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024.

 

NOTE 5 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for an asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the use of inputs used in valuation methodologies into the following levels:

 

Level I:

Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.

 

Level II:

Pricing inputs are other than the quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities includes items for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently and items that are valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

 

Level III:

Assets and liabilities that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These items do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

 

 

 

This hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available.

 

The following tables present the assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Consolidated Balance Sheet by level within the fair value hierarchy. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

 

   

September 30, 2025

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Level I

   

Level II

   

Level III

   

Total

 

Assets measured on a recurring basis:

                               

Subordinated debt

  $ -     $ 21,893     $ 1,679     $ 23,572  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

    -       124,373       -       124,373  

Mortgage-backed securities in government-sponsored entities

    -       7,910       -       7,910  

Total investment securities available for sale

    -       154,176       1,679       155,855  
                                 

Equity securities

    743       -       -       743  

Interest rate derivative assets

            547               547  

Liabilities measured on a recurring basis:

                               

Interest rate derivative liabilities

            547               547  

 

   

December 31, 2024

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Level I

   

Level II

   

Level III

   

Total

 

Assets measured on a recurring basis:

                               

Subordinated debt

  $ -     $ 25,830     $ 6,639     $ 32,469  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

    -       124,966       -       124,966  

Mortgage-backed securities in government-sponsored entities

    -       8,367       -       8,367  

Total investment securities available for sale

    -       159,163       6,639       165,802  
                                 

Equity securities

    753       -       -       753  

 

Investment Securities Available for Sale - An independent pricing service provides the Company fair values determined by pricing models using a market approach that considers observable market data, such as interest rate volatilities, benchmarked yield curve, credit spreads and prices from market makers and live trading systems. These securities have been categorized in Level II. Level III securities are assets whose fair value cannot be determined by using observable measures. The inputs to the valuation methodology of these securities are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Currently, this category includes certain subordinated debt investments that are valued based on the discounted cash flow approach assuming a yield curve of similarly structured instruments.

 

While the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of specific financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sales transaction on the dates indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective period-ends and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments following the respective reporting dates may be different from the amounts reported at each period-end.

 

Equity Securities - Equity securities that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at their last reported sales price as of the measurement date. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets and listed securities for which no sale was reported on that date are generally valued at their last reported “bid” price if held long, and last reported “ask” price if sold short. To the extent equity securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level I of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Interest Rate Derivatives - An independent third-party values interest rate derivatives using pricing models based on a discounted cash flow methodology.  The models take into account both Level I and Level II inputs such as swap rates, deposit rates, and other market-based rates and curves. A Level II categorization has been assigned. Interest rate derivatives are included in "accrued interest receivable and other assets" and "accrued interest payable and other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

The following table presents the fair value reconciliation of Level III assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

   

Subordinated debt

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

September 30, 2025

   

December 31, 2024

 

Beginning of year

  $ 6,639     $ 8,801  

Settlements

    (5,000 )     -  

Transfers out of Level III (1)

    -       (2,250 )

Net change in unrealized loss on investment securities available-for-sale

    40       88  

End of year

  $ 1,679     $ 6,639  

 

 

(1)

Transfers between hierarchy levels are based on the availability of sufficient observable inputs to meet Level II versus Level III criteria. The level designation of each financial instrument is reassessed at the end of each period.

 

 

 

The following table presents the assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis on the Consolidated Balance Sheet by level within the fair value hierarchy

 

   

September 30, 2025

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Level I

   

Level II

   

Level III

   

Total

 

Assets measured on a non-recurring basis:

                               

Premises and equipment held for sale

  $ -     $ -     $ 998     $ 998  

Collateral-dependent loans

    -       -       6,007       6,007  

 

   

December 31, 2024

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Level I

   

Level II

   

Level III

   

Total

 

Assets measured on a non-recurring basis:

                               

Collateral-dependent loans

  $ -     $ -     $ 3,321     $ 3,321  

 

 

Premises and Equipment Held for Sale - Premises and equipment held for sale consist of a branch location held for sale.  The Company has measured impairment on branch locations held for sale based on the fair value of the property. Fair value is based on the listed selling price, which is predominately determined using market transactions for similar properties. In some cases, management may adjust the sales price due to changes in market conditions, length of time that the property has been on the market, or other factors that a market participant may take into account when valuing the property. Additionally, management estimates expected costs to sell the property. If the fair value of the premises and equipment held for sale is less than the carrying amount, a charge is taken to reduce the property to its fair value (less estimated selling costs), and the property is included in the above table as a Level III measurement in the period in which the adjustment is recorded. If the fair value of the property exceeds the carrying amount, then the property is not included in the above table as it is not currently being carried at its fair value. The fair values in the preceding tables include selling costs of $53,000 for September 30, 2025.

 

Collateral-Dependent Loans – The Company has measured expected credit loss on collateral-dependent individually analyzed loans generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally determined based on independent third-party appraisals of the properties. In some cases, management may adjust the appraised value due to the age of the appraisal, changes in market conditions, or observable deterioration of the property since the appraisal was completed. Additionally, management makes estimates about expected costs to sell the property, which are also included in the net realizable value. If the fair value of the collateral-dependent loan is less than the carrying amount of the loan, a specific reserve for the loan is made in the allowance for credit losses, or a charge-off is taken to reduce the loan to the fair value of the collateral (less estimated selling costs), and the loan is included in the above table as a Level III measurement in the period in which the adjustment is recorded. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the carrying amount of the loan, then the loan is not included in the above table as it is not currently being carried at its fair value. The fair values in the preceding tables include selling costs of $1.8 million and $968,000 for September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024

 

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and for which the Company uses Level III inputs to determine fair value:

 

   

September 30, 2025

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value Estimate

 

Valuation Techniques

 

Unobservable Input

 

Range (Weighted Average)

 

Collateral-dependent loans

  $ 6,007  

Appraisal of collateral

 

Appraisal adjustments

    12.8 - 29.2% (25.2%)  

Premises and equipment held for sale

  $ 998  

Sale price

 

Adjustments to selling price

    5.0%  

 

   

December 31, 2024

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value Estimate

 

Valuation Techniques

 

Unobservable Input

 

Range (Weighted Average)

 

Collateral-dependent loans

  $ 3,321  

Appraisal of collateral

 

Appraisal adjustments

    0 - 23.9% (23.9%)  

 

The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis is as follows:

 

   

September 30, 2025

 
   

Carrying

                           

Total

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Value

   

Level I

   

Level II

   

Level III

   

Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

                                       

Net loans

  $ 1,583,995     $ -     $ -     $ 1,572,635     $ 1,572,635  

Mortgage servicing rights

    1,423       -       -       2,398       2,398  
                                         

Financial liabilities:

                                       

Non-maturing deposits

  $ 1,351,857     $ 1,351,857     $ -     $ -     $ 1,351,857  

Time deposits

    270,445       -       -       269,408       269,408  

Other borrowings

    11,502       -       -       11,502       11,502  

 

 

 

   

December 31, 2024

 
   

Carrying

                           

Total

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Value

   

Level I

   

Level II

   

Level III

   

Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

                                       

Net loans

  $ 1,497,167     $ -     $ -     $ 1,462,650     $ 1,462,650  

Mortgage servicing rights

    1,497       -       -       2,522       2,522  
                                         

Financial liabilities:

                                       

Non-maturing deposits

  $ 1,197,989     $ 1,197,989     $ -     $ -     $ 1,197,989  

Time deposits

    247,704       -       -       245,999       245,999  

Other borrowings

    11,660       -       -       11,660       11,660  

 

Included within other borrowings is an $8.2 million note payable, which matures in December 2037. These borrowings were used to form a special purpose entity to issue $8.0 million of floating rate, obligated mandatorily redeemable securities. The rate adjusts quarterly, equal to SOFR plus 1.67%. The borrowing is a floating rate instrument, and any difference between the cost and fair value is insignificant. 

 

In addition to the financial instruments included in the above tables, cash and cash equivalents, bank-owned life insurance, Federal Home Loan Bank (the “FHLB”) stock, other investments, accrued interest receivable, FHLB advances, finance lease liabilities, and accrued interest payable, are carried at cost, which approximates the fair value of the instruments.

 

NOTE 6  INVESTMENT AND EQUITY SECURITIES

 

The amortized cost and fair values of investment securities available for sale are as follows:

 

   

September 30, 2025

 
           

Gross

   

Gross

         
   

Amortized

   

Unrealized

   

Unrealized

   

Fair

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Cost (a)

   

Gains

   

Losses

   

Value

 

Subordinated debt

  $ 24,500     $ 85     $ (1,013 )   $ 23,572  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions:

                               

Tax-exempt

    146,851       21       (22,499 )     124,373  

Mortgage-backed securities in government-sponsored entities

    8,396       46       (532 )     7,910  

Total

  $ 179,747     $ 152     $ (24,044 )   $ 155,855  

 

(a)

Accrued interest of $1.4 million is excluded from amortized cost and presented in "accrued interest receivable and other assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

   

December 31, 2024

 
           

Gross

   

Gross

         
   

Amortized

   

Unrealized

   

Unrealized

   

Fair

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Cost (a)

   

Gains

   

Losses

   

Value

 

Subordinated debt

  $ 34,300     $ 67     $ (1,898 )   $ 32,469  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions:

                               

Tax-exempt

    147,767       4       (22,805 )     124,966  

Mortgage-backed securities in government-sponsored entities

    9,144       1       (778 )     8,367  

Total

  $ 191,211     $ 72     $ (25,481 )   $ 165,802  

 

(a)

Accrued interest of $1.5 million is excluded from amortized cost and presented in "accrued interest receivable and other assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at September 30, 2025, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

   

Amortized

   

Fair

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Cost

   

Value

 

Due in one year or less

  $ 70     $ 70  

Due after one year through five years

    8,051       7,887  

Due after five years through ten years

    47,775       46,255  

Due after ten years

    123,851       101,643  

Total

  $ 179,747     $ 155,855  

 

There were no investment securities sold during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, or the year ended December 31, 2024

 

Investment securities with an approximate carrying value of $115.2 million and $112.1 million on September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively, were pledged to secure deposits and for other purposes as required by law.

 

 

 

The following table shows the Company’s gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.

 

   

September 30, 2025

 
   

Less than Twelve Months

   

Twelve Months or Greater

   

Total

 
           

Gross

           

Gross

           

Gross

 
   

Fair

   

Unrealized

   

Fair

   

Unrealized

   

Fair

   

Unrealized

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Value

   

Losses

   

Value

   

Losses

   

Value

   

Losses

 

Subordinated debt

  $ 727     $ (23 )   $ 19,761     $ (989 )   $ 20,487     $ (1,013 )

Obligations of states and political subdivisions:

                                               

Tax-exempt

    -       -       111,984       (22,499 )     111,984       (22,499 )

Mortgage-backed securities in government-sponsored entities

    1,026       (3 )     5,093       (529 )     6,119       (532 )

Total

  $ 1,753     $ (26 )   $ 136,838     $ (24,017 )   $ 138,590     $ (24,044 )

 

   

December 31, 2024

 
   

Less than Twelve Months

   

Twelve Months or Greater

   

Total

 
           

Gross

           

Gross

           

Gross

 
   

Fair

   

Unrealized

   

Fair

   

Unrealized

   

Fair

   

Unrealized

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Value

   

Losses

   

Value

   

Losses

   

Value

   

Losses

 

Subordinated debt

  $ 10,632     $ (368 )   $ 20,770     $ (1,530 )   $ 31,402     $ (1,898 )

Obligations of states and political subdivisions:

                                               

Tax-exempt

    15,456       (487 )     102,484       (22,318 )     117,940       (22,805 )

Mortgage-backed securities in government-sponsored entities

    1,986       (49 )     5,118       (729 )     7,104       (778 )

Total

  $ 28,074     $ (904 )   $ 128,372     $ (24,577 )   $ 156,446     $ (25,481 )

 

Every quarter, the Company evaluates investment securities with unrealized losses to determine if the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. There were 3 securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and 173 securities in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or greater on September 30, 2025. Unrealized losses on investment securities available for sale have not been recognized into income because we do not intend to sell and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell any of the securities in an unrealized loss position before recovery of their amortized cost. The unrealized losses on investment securities were attributable to changes in interest rates and not related to the credit quality of these issuers. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, no allowance for credit losses was required on investment securities available for sale. 

 

Other investments, which primarily represent equity securities, totaled $1.1 million and $855,000 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The Company recognized a gain on other investments of $17,000 and $14,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively. The Company recognized a loss on other investments of ($24,000) and ($65,000) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. 

 

NOTE 7  LOANS AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

 

The following table summarizes the loan portfolio by primary segment and class of financial receivable:

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

  2025 ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾     2024 ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾  

Commercial real estate:

           

Owner occupied

$ 221,600   $ 181,447  

Non-owner occupied

  390,354     412,291  

Multifamily

  88,899     89,849  

Residential real estate

  366,307     353,442  

Commercial and industrial

  269,422     229,034  

Home equity lines of credit

  159,805     143,379  

Construction and other

  104,843     103,608  

Consumer installment

  5,794     6,564  

Total loans

  1,607,024     1,519,614  

Less: Allowance for credit losses

  (23,029 )   (22,447 )

Net loans

$ 1,583,995   $ 1,497,167  

 

(1)

 

Accrued interest of $5.9 million and $5.5 million at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, is excluded from amortized cost and presented in "accrued interest receivable and other assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(2)

 

Unearned income, including net deferred loan fees and costs and unamortized premiums and discounts, totaled $6.6 million and $8.2 million at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

 

 

 

Allowance for Credit Losses: Loans

 

The methodology for calculating the allowance for credit losses considers the possibility of expected loss over the life of the loan. It also considers historical loss rates and other qualitative adjustments, as well as a new forward-looking component that considers reasonable and supportable forecasts over the expected life of each loan. To develop the ACL estimate under the current expected loss model, the Company segments the loan portfolio into loan pools based on loan type and similar credit risk elements. An ACL is maintained to absorb losses from the loan portfolio. The ACL is based on management’s continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, past and anticipated loss experience, and the amount of nonperforming loans. Refer to Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies under the heading "Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans" of our 2024 Form 10-K for additional information on the Bank’s methodology for estimating the ACL.

 

Management reviews the loan portfolio quarterly using a defined, consistently applied process to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the ACL. When information confirms all or part of specific loans to be uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the ACL.

 

The following tables summarize the ACL within the primary segments of the loan portfolio and the activity within those segments:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025

 
   

Balance

                              Balance  

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

  June 30, 2025     Charge-offs     Recoveries     Provision     September 30, 2025  

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Owner occupied

  $ 2,538     $ -     $ 92     $ 311     $ 2,941  

Non-owner occupied

    4,628       -       -       291       4,919  

Multifamily

    1,057       -       -       107       1,164  

Residential real estate

    5,801       (18 )     35       171       5,989  

Commercial and industrial

    3,014       (50 )     9       453       3,426  

Home equity lines of credit

    988       -       -       19       1,007  

Construction and other

    4,234       -       -       (721 )     3,513  

Consumer installment

    75       -       39       (44 )     70  

Total

  $ 22,335     $ (68 )   $ 175     $ 587     $ 23,029  

 

   

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

 
   

Balance

                              Balance  

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

  June 30, 2024     Charge-offs     Recoveries     Provision     September 30, 2024  

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Owner occupied

  $ 2,058     $ (45 )   $ -     $ 177     $ 2,190  

Non-owner occupied

    7,981       (1,341 )     -       1,716       8,356  

Multifamily

    1,268       -       -       125       1,393  

Residential real estate

    4,891       -       -       219       5,110  

Commercial and industrial

    2,430       (35 )     9       8       2,412  

Home equity lines of credit

    813       -       -       56       869  

Construction and other

    2,290       -       -       (159 )     2,131  

Consumer installment

    64       (5 )     35       (29 )     65  

Total

  $ 21,795     $ (1,426 )   $ 44     $ 2,113     $ 22,526  

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025

 
   

Balance

                              Balance  

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

  December 31, 2024     Charge-offs     Recoveries     Provision     September 30, 2025  

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Owner occupied

  $ 2,100     $ -     $ 105     $ 736     $ 2,941  

Non-owner occupied

    8,364       (18 )     7       (3,434 )     4,919  

Multifamily

    1,310       -       -       (146 )     1,164  

Residential real estate

    5,236       (19 )     71       701       5,989  

Commercial and industrial

    2,427       (55 )     179       875       3,426  

Home equity lines of credit

    897       (4 )     8       106       1,007  

Construction and other

    2,052       -       -       1,461       3,513  

Consumer installment

    61       (44 )     104       (51 )     70  

Total

  $ 22,447     $ (140 )   $ 474     $ 248     $ 23,029  

 

 

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

 
   

Balance

                              Balance  

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

  December 31, 2023     Charge-offs     Recoveries     Provision     September 30, 2024  

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Owner occupied

  $ 2,668     $ (45 )   $ 11     $ (444 )   $ 2,190  

Non-owner occupied

    4,480       (1,341 )     -       5,217       8,356  

Multifamily

    1,796       -       -       (403 )     1,393  

Residential real estate

    5,450       -       -       (340 )     5,110  

Commercial and industrial

    4,377       (35 )     24       (1,954 )     2,412  

Home equity lines of credit

    750       (7 )     1       125       869  

Construction and other

    1,990       -       -       141       2,131  

Consumer installment

    182       (11 )     118       (224 )     65  

Total

  $ 21,693     $ (1,439 )   $ 154     $ 2,118     $ 22,526  

 

 

The total ACL increased by $582,000, or 2.6%, from December 31, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The increase was driven by portfolio activity, updated assumptions, and the economic outlook. For 2024 and 2025, the Bank utilized unemployment rate data from Federal Open Market Committee ("FOMC") within the model to forecast credit losses in the portfolio. The FOMC Summary of Economic Projections for the Civilian Unemployment Rate – Central Tendency – High used in the September 30, 2025 calculation projects a slight decrease in the unemployment rate from the prior quarter.  The prepayment rates, probability of default (“PD”), and loss given default (“LGD”) assumptions were updated with the March 31, 2025 calculation in accordance with our policy to refresh assumptions on an annual basis. Prepayment rate assumptions are based on Bank data, while PD and LGD assumptions are determined using peer benchmark data.  To the extent that credit risk is not fully identified within the forecasts and calculated reserve, management has made qualitative adjustments to the ACL balance. 

 

The fluctuation in the ACL during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, can be attributed to the following along with general increases and decreases in loan segment balances as well as charge-offs and recoveries that occurred during the period:

 

Decrease in ACL for non-owner occupied CRE loans is due to (1) a decrease in PDs and LGDs based on using Bank data for the first 12 months of the forecast and reverting to peer benchmark data for the remainder of the forecast and (2) a decrease in the maximum loss rate used in the qualitative adjustment, partially offset by (1) a decrease in prepayment rates, (2) an increase in the qualitative adjustment to adjust for a change in the Credit team, and (3) one individually analyzed loan requiring a reserve at September 30, 2025 that did not require a reserve at December 31, 2024. In addition, there was a decrease of $21.9 million in the non-owner occupied loan segment balance.  

 

Increase in ACL for construction and other loans is due to (1) the impact of a decrease in prepayment rates and an increase in PDs and LGDs causing an increase in the calculated reserve and (2) an increase in the qualitative adjustment to adjust for a change in the Credit team. In addition, there was an increase of $1.2 million in the construction and other loan segment balance.
  Increase in ACL for commercial and industrial loans is due to (1) the impact of a decrease in prepayment rates, (2) an increase in the qualitative adjustment to adjust for a change in the Credit team, and (3) one individually analyzed loan requiring a reserve at September 30, 2025 that did not require a reserve at December 31, 2024. Additionally, there was an increase of $40.4 million in the commercial and industrial loan segment balance.
  Increase in ACL for owner occupied CRE loans is due to (1) the impact of a decrease in prepayment rates and an overall increase in PDs and (2) an increase in the qualitative adjustment to adjust for a change in the Credit team.  Additionally, the balance in this loan segment increased by $40.2 million during the period.
 

Increase in ACL for residential real estate loans is due to a decrease in prepayment rates, partially offset by a decrease in PDs and LGDs in the calculation reserve.  In addition, there was a $12.7 million increase in the balance for this loan segment.

 

 

Credit Quality Indicators

 

Management evaluates individual loans in all of the commercial segments for possible impairment based on guidelines established by the Board of Directors. Loans are individually analyzed when, based on current information and events, the Company will probably be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in evaluating credit loss include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall concerning the principal and interest owed. The evaluation of the need and amount of a specific allocation of the allowance and whether a loan can be removed from impairment status is made quarterly. 

 

Management uses a nine-point internal risk-rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first five categories are considered not criticized and are aggregated as Pass rated. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The Special Mention category includes assets that are currently protected but have potential weaknesses, resulting in undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a Substandard classification. Loans in the Substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. All loans greater than 90 days past due are considered Substandard. A loan categorized as Doubtful contains all of the weaknesses as a Substandard loan with the added characteristic that the weaknesses are so pronounced that the collection or liquidation in full of both principal and interest is highly questionable or improbable. Any portion of a loan that has been charged off is placed in the Loss category.

 

To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed, the Company has a structured loan rating process with several layers of internal and external oversight. Generally, consumer and residential mortgage loans are included in the Pass categories unless a specific action, such as payment delinquency, bankruptcy, repossession, or death, occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit quality loss. The Company’s Commercial Loan Officers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans in their portfolios at origination and on an ongoing basis. The Credit Department performs an annual review of all commercial relationships with loan balances of $750,000 or greater. Detailed reviews, including plans for resolution, are performed on criticized loans of $150,000 or more on at least a quarterly basis. Loans in the Special Mention and Substandard categories that are collectively evaluated for impairment are given separate consideration in the determination of the ACL.

 

Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due.

 

 

 

The following table represents outstanding loan balances by credit quality indicators and vintage year by class of financing receivable and current period gross charge-offs by year of origination as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2025:

 

   

September 30, 2025

 
   

Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year

   

Revolving Amortized

         

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

2025

   

2024

   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

Prior

   

Cost Basis

   

Total

 

Commercial real estate:

                                                               

Owner occupied

                                                               

Pass

  $ 32,496     $ 17,688     $ 26,103     $ 31,492     $ 38,894     $ 57,387     $ 6,118     $ 210,178  

Special Mention

    -       -       3,691       -       -       -       -       3,691  

Substandard

    -       862       -       4,498       371       2,000       -       7,731  

Total Owner occupied

  $ 32,496     $ 18,550     $ 29,794     $ 35,990     $ 39,265     $ 59,387     $ 6,118     $ 221,600  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Non-owner occupied

                                                               

Pass

  $ 15,387     $ 7,427     $ 54,719     $ 94,460     $ 47,044     $ 141,040     $ 743     $ 360,820  

Special Mention

    -       -       -       387       -       234       -       621  

Substandard

    -       -       -       2,496       635       25,782       -       28,913  

Total Non-owner occupied

  $ 15,387     $ 7,427     $ 54,719     $ 97,343     $ 47,679     $ 167,056     $ 743     $ 390,354  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 18     $ -     $ 18  

Multifamily

                                                               

Pass

  $ -     $ 2,885     $ 45,017     $ 18,823     $ 6,742     $ 15,432     $ -     $ 88,899  

Total Multifamily

  $ -     $ 2,885     $ 45,017     $ 18,823     $ 6,742     $ 15,432     $ -     $ 88,899  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Residential real estate

                                                               

Pass

  $ 35,764     $ 44,302     $ 49,963     $ 57,160     $ 65,975     $ 110,348     $ 312     $ 363,824  

Substandard

    -       -       157       445       617       1,264       -       2,483  

Total Residential real estate

  $ 35,764     $ 44,302     $ 50,120     $ 57,605     $ 66,592     $ 111,612     $ 312     $ 366,307  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 19     $ -     $ 19  

Commercial and industrial

                                                               

Pass

  $ 38,498     $ 45,765     $ 30,265     $ 21,242     $ 7,912     $ 19,990     $ 79,216     $ 242,888  

Special Mention

    -       -       3,547       291       331       212       19,026       23,407  

Substandard

    -       -       1,413       16       -       276       1,422       3,127  

Total Commercial and industrial

  $ 38,498     $ 45,765     $ 35,225     $ 21,549     $ 8,243     $ 20,478     $ 99,664     $ 269,422  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 50     $ 5     $ -     $ 55  

Home equity lines of credit

                                                               

Pass

  $ -     $ 269     $ 22     $ 233     $ -     $ 2,864     $ 155,296     $ 158,684  

Substandard

    -       -       233       191       -       287       410       1,121  

Total Home equity lines of credit

  $ -     $ 269     $ 255     $ 424     $ -     $ 3,151     $ 155,706     $ 159,805  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 4     $ -     $ 4  

Construction and other

                                                               

Pass

  $ 4,660     $ 56,254     $ 19,057     $ 1,889     $ 998     $ 1,906     $ 17,346     $ 102,110  

Special Mention

    -       -       -       -       -       188       -       188  

Substandard

    -       -       491       -       -       746       1,308       2,545  

Total Construction and other

  $ 4,660     $ 56,254     $ 19,548     $ 1,889     $ 998     $ 2,840     $ 18,654     $ 104,843  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Consumer installment

                                                               

Pass

  $ 1,051     $ 1,025     $ 597     $ 182     $ 69     $ 2,677     $ -     $ 5,601  

Substandard

    -       -       -       -       -       193       -       193  

Total Consumer installment

  $ 1,051     $ 1,025     $ 597     $ 182     $ 69     $ 2,870     $ -     $ 5,794  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 44     $ -     $ 44  

Total Loans

  $ 127,856     $ 176,477     $ 235,275     $ 233,805     $ 169,588     $ 382,826     $ 281,197     $ 1,607,024  
                                                                 

Total Loans Summary

                                                               

Pass

  $ 127,856     $ 175,615     $ 225,743     $ 225,481     $ 167,634     $ 351,644     $ 259,031     $ 1,533,004  

Special Mention

    -       -       7,238       678       331       634       19,026       27,907  

Substandard

    -       862       2,294       7,646       1,623       30,548       3,140       46,113  

Total Loans

  $ 127,856     $ 176,477     $ 235,275     $ 233,805     $ 169,588     $ 382,826     $ 281,197     $ 1,607,024  
 

 

The following table represents outstanding loan balances by credit quality indicators and vintage year by class of financing receivable and current period gross charge-offs by year of origination as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024:

 

   

December 31, 2024

 
   

Term Loans Amortized cost Basis by Origination Year

   

Revolving Amortized

         

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

2024

   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

Prior

   

Cost Basis

   

Total

 

Commercial real estate:

                                                               

Owner occupied

                                                               

Pass

  $ 12,424     $ 20,265     $ 33,389     $ 39,025     $ 25,532     $ 39,393     $ 4,394     $ 174,422  

Special Mention

    -       -       -       389       -       772       -       1,161  

Substandard

    974       -       4,535       -       -       355       -       5,864  

Total Owner occupied

  $ 13,398     $ 20,265     $ 37,924     $ 39,414     $ 25,532     $ 40,520     $ 4,394     $ 181,447  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 45     $ -     $ 45  

Non-owner occupied

                                                               

Pass

  $ 7,542     $ 63,559     $ 96,624     $ 49,009     $ 20,230     $ 133,530     $ 905     $ 371,399  

Special Mention

    -       -       2,506       -       -       2,002       -       4,508  

Substandard

    -       -       3,719       635       -       32,030       -       36,384  

Total Non-owner occupied

  $ 7,542     $ 63,559     $ 102,849     $ 49,644     $ 20,230     $ 167,562     $ 905     $ 412,291  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,341     $ -     $ 1,341  

Multifamily

                                                               

Pass

  $ 2,930     $ 36,113     $ 21,978     $ 7,437     $ 10,057     $ 11,324     $ 10     $ 89,849  

Total Multifamily

  $ 2,930     $ 36,113     $ 21,978     $ 7,437     $ 10,057     $ 11,324     $ 10     $ 89,849  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Residential real estate

                                                               

Pass

  $ 45,347     $ 50,820     $ 61,963     $ 69,982     $ 36,067     $ 86,492     $ 291     $ 350,962  

Substandard

    34       169       115       635       -       1,527       -       2,480  

Total Residential real estate

  $ 45,381     $ 50,989     $ 62,078     $ 70,617     $ 36,067     $ 88,019     $ 291     $ 353,442  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Commercial and industrial

                                                               

Pass

  $ 48,654     $ 33,860     $ 31,305     $ 13,512     $ 18,864     $ 4,888     $ 74,169     $ 225,252  

Special Mention

    2,263       -       -       -       -       -       832       3,095  

Substandard

    214       10       -       -       305       84       74       687  

Total Commercial and industrial

  $ 51,131     $ 33,870     $ 31,305     $ 13,512     $ 19,169     $ 4,972     $ 75,075     $ 229,034  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ 180     $ 23     $ 12     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 215  

Home equity lines of credit

                                                               

Pass

  $ 244     $ -     $ 166     $ 183     $ 133     $ 2,041     $ 139,214     $ 141,981  

Substandard

    -       68       150       -       34       493       653       1,398  

Total Home equity lines of credit

  $ 244     $ 68     $ 316     $ 183     $ 167     $ 2,534     $ 139,867     $ 143,379  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 7     $ -     $ 7  

Construction and other

                                                               

Pass

  $ 31,361     $ 48,177     $ 2,418     $ 1,223     $ 506     $ 1,368     $ 14,909     $ 99,962  

Special Mention

    -       -       834       -       -       221       -       1,055  

Substandard

    -       493       -       -       -       1,171       927       2,591  

Total Construction and other

  $ 31,361     $ 48,670     $ 3,252     $ 1,223     $ 506     $ 2,760     $ 15,836     $ 103,608  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Consumer installment

                                                               

Pass

  $ 1,539     $ 1,047     $ 381     $ 112     $ 36     $ 3,284     $ -     $ 6,399  

Substandard

    -       -       3       -       -       162       -       165  

Total Consumer installment

  $ 1,539     $ 1,047     $ 384     $ 112     $ 36     $ 3,446     $ -     $ 6,564  

Current-period gross charge-offs

  $ -     $ -     $ 2     $ 6     $ -     $ 30     $ -     $ 38  

Total Loans

  $ 153,526     $ 254,581     $ 260,086     $ 182,142     $ 111,764     $ 321,137     $ 236,378     $ 1,519,614  
                                                                 

Total Loans Summary

                                                               

Pass

  $ 150,041     $ 253,841     $ 248,224     $ 180,483     $ 111,425     $ 282,320     $ 233,892     $ 1,460,226  

Special Mention

    2,263       -       3,340       389       -       2,995       832       9,819  

Substandard

    1,222       740       8,522       1,270       339       35,822       1,654       49,569  

Total Loans

  $ 153,526     $ 254,581     $ 260,086     $ 182,142     $ 111,764     $ 321,137     $ 236,378     $ 1,519,614  

 

 

 

Collateral-dependent Loans

 

The following table presents individually analyzed and collateral-dependent loans by classes of loan type as of September 30, 2025:

 

   

September 30, 2025

 
   

Type of Collateral

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Real Estate

   

Blanket Lien

   

Investment/Cash

   

Other

   

Total

 

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Owner occupied

  $ 2,718     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,718  

Non-owner occupied

    21,976       -       -       -       21,976  

Residential real estate

    617       -       -       -       617  

Commercial and industrial

    -       833       -       -       833  

Construction and other

    491       -       -       -       491  

Total

  $ 25,802     $ 833     $ -     $ -     $ 26,635  

 

The following table presents individually analyzed and collateral-dependent loans by classes of loan type as of December 31, 2024:

 

   

December 31, 2024

 
   

Type of Collateral

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Real Estate

   

Blanket Lien

   

Investment/Cash

   

Other

   

Total

 

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Owner occupied

  $ 3,198     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 3,198  

Non-owner occupied

    24,881       -       -       -       24,881  

Residential real estate

    617       -       -       -       617  

Commercial and industrial

    214       -       -       -       214  

Construction and other

    493       -       -       -       493  

Total

  $ 29,403     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 29,403  

 

At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company reported $1.3 million and $352,000, respectively, in residential real estate loans in the process of foreclosure.

 

Nonperforming and Past Due Loans

 

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past-due loans by class of loans as of September 30, 2025:

 

   

September 30, 2025

 
           

30-59 Days

   

60-89 Days

   

90 Days+

   

Total

   

Total

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Current

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Loans

 

Commercial real estate:

                                               

Owner occupied

  $ 221,097     $ 381     $ -     $ 122     $ 503     $ 221,600  

Non-owner occupied

    382,342       -       -       8,012       8,012       390,354  

Multifamily

    88,899       -       -       -       -       88,899  

Residential real estate

    362,419       1,971       755       1,162       3,888       366,307  

Commercial and industrial

    269,422       -       -       -       -       269,422  

Home equity lines of credit

    158,779       509       149       368       1,026       159,805  

Construction and other

    104,352       -       -       491       491       104,843  

Consumer installment

    5,598       3       -       193       196       5,794  

Total

  $ 1,592,908     $ 2,864     $ 904     $ 10,348     $ 14,116     $ 1,607,024  

 

 

 

 

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past-due loans by class of loans as of December 31, 2024:

 

   

December 31, 2024

 
           

30-59 Days

   

60-89 Days

   

90 Days+

   

Total

   

Total

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Current

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Loans

 

Commercial real estate:

                                               

Owner occupied

  $ 180,752     $ 513     $ 122     $ 60     $ 695     $ 181,447  

Non-owner occupied

    402,924       1,355       -       8,012       9,367       412,291  

Multifamily

    89,756       93       -       -       93       89,849  

Residential real estate

    349,645       2,216       562       1,019       3,797       353,442  

Commercial and industrial

    226,669       81       2,284       -       2,365       229,034  

Home equity lines of credit

    142,484       366       102       427       895       143,379  

Construction and other

    103,115       -       -       493       493       103,608  

Consumer installment

    6,479       41       44       -       85       6,564  

Total

  $ 1,501,824     $ 4,665     $ 3,114     $ 10,011     $ 17,790     $ 1,519,614  

 

The following tables present the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans and loans 90 and greater days past due and still on accrual by class of loans:

 

   

September 30, 2025

 
   

Nonaccrual

   

Nonaccrual

           

Loans Past

         
   

with no

   

with

   

Total

   

Due Over 90 Days

   

Total

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

ACL

   

ACL

   

Nonaccrual

   

Still Accruing

   

Nonperforming

 

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Owner occupied

  $ 3,580     $ -     $ 3,580     $ -     $ 3,580  

Non-owner occupied

    15,865       6,111       21,976       -       21,976  

Residential real estate

    617       1,467       2,084       -       2,084  

Commercial and industrial

    -       859       859       -       859  

Home equity lines of credit

    -       745       745       -       745  

Construction and other

    491       -       491       -       491  

Consumer installment

    193       -       193       -       193  

Total

  $ 20,746     $ 9,182     $ 29,928     $ -     $ 29,928  

 

   

December 31, 2024

 
   

Nonaccrual

   

Nonaccrual

           

Loans Past

         
   

with no

   

with

   

Total

   

Due Over 90 Days

   

Total

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

ACL

   

ACL

   

Nonaccrual

   

Still Accruing

   

Nonperforming

 

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Owner occupied

  $ 974     $ 301     $ 1,275     $ -     $ 1,275  

Non-owner occupied

    21,265       3,616       24,881       -       24,881  

Multifamily

    -       -       -       -       -  

Residential real estate

    617       1,377       1,994       -       1,994  

Commercial and industrial

    -       159       159       -       159  

Home equity lines of credit

    -       1,017       1,017       -       1,017  

Construction and other

    -       493       493       -       493  

Consumer installment

    162       3       165       -       165  

Total

  $ 23,018     $ 6,966     $ 29,984     $ -     $ 29,984  

 

Interest income that would have been recorded had these loans not been placed on nonaccrual status was $474,000 and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, and $852,000 and $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively.

 

Modifications for Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty

 

The following disclosures are for loan modifications for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The Bank may modify the contractual terms of a loan to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty to mitigate the risk of loss. Such modifications may include a term extension, interest rate reduction, significant payment deferral, other modifications, or a combination of modification types. In general, any delay in payment of greater than 90 days in the last 12 months is considered to be a significant payment deferral. The ACL for loans modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty is determined using the Bank's ACL policy as described in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies under the heading "Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans" in our 2024 Form 10-K.  

 

 

 

The tables below detail the amortized cost basis at the end of the reporting period of the loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, disaggregated by class of loans and type of concessions granted, and the financial effect of the modifications during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025

 
                   

Payment

   

Interest Rate

   

Interest Rate

           

Percentage of

 
                   

Deferral

   

Reduction

   

Reduction

           

Total Loans

 
   

Payment

   

Term

   

and Term

   

and Term

   

and Principal

           

Held for

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Deferral

   

Extension

   

Extension

   

Past Due

   

Forgiveness

   

Total

   

Investment

 

Commercial real estate:

                                                       

Owner occupied

  $ 2,224     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,224       0.1 %

Total

  $ 2,224     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,224       0.1 %

 

   

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

 
                   

Payment

   

Interest Rate

   

Interest Rate

           

Percentage of

 
                   

Deferral

   

Reduction

   

Reduction

           

Total Loans

 
   

Payment

   

Term

   

and Term

   

and Term

   

and Principal

           

Held for

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Deferral

   

Extension

   

Extension

   

Past Due

   

Forgiveness

   

Total

   

Investment

 

Commercial real estate:

                                                       

Non-owner occupied

  $ -     $ 13,482     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13,482       0.9 %

Total

  $ -     $ 13,482     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13,482       0.9 %

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025

 
                   

Payment

   

Interest Rate

   

Interest Rate

           

Percentage of

 
                   

Deferral

   

Reduction

   

Reduction

           

Total Loans

 
   

Payment

   

Term

   

and Term

   

and Term

   

and Principal

           

Held for

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Deferral

   

Extension

   

Extension

   

Past Due

   

Forgiveness

   

Total

    Investment  

Commercial real estate:

                                                       

Owner occupied

  $ 2,224     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,224       0.1 %

Residential real estate

    57       -       -       -       -       57       0.0 %

Commercial and industrial

    -       889       -       -       -       889       0.1 %

Home equity lines of credit

    -       100       -       -       -       100       0.0 %

Construction and other

    -       2,055       -       -       -       2,055       0.1 %

Total

  $ 2,281     $ 3,044     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 5,325       0.3 %

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

 
                   

Payment

   

Interest Rate

   

Interest Rate

           

Percentage of

 
                   

Deferral

   

Reduction

   

Reduction

           

Total Loans

 
   

Payment

   

Term

   

and Term

   

and Term

   

and Principal

           

Held for

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Deferral

   

Extension

   

Extension

   

Past Due

   

Forgiveness

   

Total

   

Investment

 

Commercial real estate:

                                                       

Non-owner occupied

  $ -     $ 13,482     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13,482       0.9 %

Total

  $ -     $ 13,482     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13,482       0.9 %

 

 

 

The Company closely monitors the performance of the loans that are modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of modification efforts. The following tables present the amortized cost as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, of loans modified during the 12 months then ended, by aging.

 

   

September 30, 2025

 
           

30-59 Days

   

60-89 Days

   

90 Days+

   

Total

   

Total

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Current

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Loans

 

Commercial real estate:

                                               

Owner occupied

  $ 2,224     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,224  

Non-owner occupied

    1,763       -       -       -       -       1,763  

Residential real estate

    57       -       -       -       -       57  

Commercial and industrial

    889       -       -       -       -       889  

Home equity lines of credit

    100       -       -       -       -       100  

Construction and other

    2,055       -       -       -       -       2,055  

Total

  $ 7,088     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 7,088  

 

   

September 30, 2024

 
           

30-59 Days

   

60-89 Days

   

90 Days+

   

Total

   

Total

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Current

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Loans

 

Commercial real estate:

                                               

Non-owner occupied

  $ 13,483     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13,483  

Construction and other

    1,819       -       -       -       -       1,819  

Total

  $ 15,302     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 15,302  

 

As of September 30, 2025, the Bank had a commitment to lend additional funds to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty whose loan was modified of $491,000.  There were no such commitments as of September 30, 2024. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024, the Bank did not have any loans that were modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty and subsequently defaulted. Payment default is defined as movement to nonperforming status, foreclosure or charge-off, whichever occurs first.    

 

Allowance for Credit Losses: Unfunded Commitments

 

The Company records a separate ACL for unfunded commitments using a methodology that is inherently similar to the methodology used for calculating the ACL for loans. The liability for credit losses on these exposures was $1.3 million and $1.6 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and included in “accrued interest payable and other liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The "provision for (recovery of) credit losses" on the Consolidated Statement of Income associated with the liability for unfunded commitments amounted to a recovery of credit losses of $195,000 and $267,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, and a provision for credit losses of $121,000 and $67,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

 

NOTE 8  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

In the ordinary course of business, various outstanding commitments and certain contingent liabilities are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. These commitments and contingent liabilities represent financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement in particular types of financial instruments.

 

Commitments to Extend Credit 

 

The following table summarizes the commitments to extend credit, which were composed of the following:

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

September 30, 2025

   

December 31, 2024

 

Commitments to extend credit

  $ 407,440     $ 468,006  

Standby letters of credit

    561       798  

Total

  $ 408,001     $ 468,804  

 

The commitments to extend credit involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk over the amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company’s exposure to credit loss, in the event of nonperformance by the other parties to the financial instruments, is represented by the contractual amounts as disclosed. The Company minimizes its exposure to credit loss under these commitments by subjecting them to credit approval, review procedures, and collateral requirements as deemed necessary. Loan commitments generally have fixed expiration dates within one year of their origination.

 

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These instruments are issued primarily to support bid or performance-related contracts. The coverage period for these instruments is typically one year, with an annual renewal option subject to prior approval by management. Fees earned from the issuance of these letters are recognized over the coverage period. The collateral is typically bank deposit instruments or customer business assets for secured letters of credit.

 

Commitments to Fund

 

We have investments in low-income housing tax credit operating partnerships. As a limited partner, we are allocated tax credits and deductions associated with the underlying properties. Our maximum exposure to loss in connection with the partnerships consists of the unamortized investment balance plus any unfunded equity commitments and tax credits claimed but subject to recapture. The investments at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were $3.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively, and recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in "accrued interest receivable and other assets". We do not have any loss reserves recorded since we believe the likelihood of loss is remote. The investments are amortized over the period that we expect to receive the tax benefits using the proportional amortization method. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, we recognized $160,000 and $80,000, respectively, of amortization. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had an unfunded tax credit commitment of $2.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively, which is recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in "accrued interest payable and other liabilities".

 

 

 

Cannabis Industry

 

We provide deposit services to customers who are licensed by the State of Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control to do business as (or are related to) growers, processors, and dispensaries. Marijuana businesses are regulated by the Ohio Department of Commerce and legal in the State of Ohio, although it is not legal at the federal level. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) published guidelines in 2014 for financial institutions servicing state-legal cannabis businesses. A financial institution that provides services to cannabis-related businesses can comply with Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) disclosure standards by following the FinCEN guidelines. We maintain stringent written policies and procedures related to the acceptance of such businesses and the monitoring and maintenance of such business accounts. We conduct a significant due diligence review of the cannabis business before the business is accepted as a new client, including confirmation that the business is properly licensed by the State of Ohio and site visits. Throughout the relationship, we continue monitoring the business to ensure that the business continues to meet our stringent requirements, including maintenance of required licenses and periodic financial reviews of the business.

 

While we believe we are operating in compliance with the FinCEN guidelines, there can be no assurance that federal enforcement guidelines will not change. Federal prosecutors have significant discretion, and there can be no assurance that the federal prosecutors will not choose to strictly enforce the federal laws governing cannabis. Any change in the Federal government’s enforcement position could cause us to immediately cease providing banking services to the cannabis industry. We are upfront with our customers regarding the fact that we may have to terminate our deposit services relationship if a change occurs with the Federal government’s position, and that the termination may come with little or no notice.

 

Litigation

 

Refer to Note 8 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities of our Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2025, for information on litigation that was settled during the second quarter of 2025.

 

NOTE 9 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The following table summarizes lending activities to principal officers, directors, and their affiliates for the periods ended September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

September 30, 2025

   

December 31, 2024

 

Beginning balance

  $ 26,114     $ 24,185  

New loans

    145       3,362  

Repayments

    (1,809 )     (1,377 )

Effect of change in related party status

    -       (56 )

Ending balance

  $ 24,450     $ 26,114  

 

Deposits of related parties amounted to $29.2 million and $32.5 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

 

NOTE 10 - SEGMENT REPORTING

 

The Company has one business segment: Bank Segment. The Bank Segment provides customers with a broad range of banking services, including various deposit and lending products to consumer and commercial customers. The Company’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) is the Chief Executive Officer.

 

 

 

The following table shows selected financial data for the Bank Segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024. The accounting policies of the segment are the same as those followed by the Company. The information is derived from the internal financial reporting records that are used to monitor and manage the Company's financial performance. The segment expense categories are based on the information regularly provided to the CODM and are considered significant to the segment’s operations. The Bank Segment excludes the income, expenses, and total assets of the parent company, Middlefield Banc Corp, and the parent company’s nonbank asset resolution subsidiary, EMORECO, Inc., which are shown as reconciling items in the following table. There is no authoritative guidance for management accounting equivalent to GAAP, and therefore, the financial results of our business segment are not necessarily comparable with similar information presented by other companies. 

 

   

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 
           

Reconciling

                   

Reconciling

         

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Bank

   

Items

   

Total

   

Bank

   

Items

   

Total

 
                                                 

Net interest income

  $ 17,693     $ (128 )   $ 17,565     $ 15,218     $ (145 )   $ 15,073  

Noninterest income

    2,310       14       2,324       1,719       24       1,743  

Total revenue

    20,003       (114 )     19,889       16,937       (121 )     16,816  

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

    392       -       392       2,234       -       2,234  

Salaries and employee benefits

    6,228       655       6,883       5,899       302       6,201  

Occupancy expenses

    604       -       604       627       -       627  

Data processing costs

    1,240       -       1,240       1,248       -       1,248  

Other noninterest expense (1)

    3,765       606       4,371       3,142       653       3,795  

Income tax provision (benefit)

    1,367       (288 )     1,079       597       (226 )     371  

Net income (loss)

  $ 6,407     $ (1,087 )   $ 5,320     $ 3,190     $ (850 )   $ 2,340  

Total assets

  $ 1,975,480     $ 3,413     $ 1,978,893     $ 1,855,461     $ 2,174     $ 1,857,635  

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 
           

Reconciling

                   

Reconciling

         

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Bank

   

Items

   

Total

   

Bank

   

Items

   

Total

 
                                                 

Net interest income

  $ 51,456     $ (356 )   $ 51,100     $ 45,573     $ (448 )   $ 45,125  

Noninterest income

    7,356       (10 )     7,346       5,332       (33 )     5,299  

Total revenue

    58,812       (366 )     58,446       50,905       (481 )     50,424  

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

    (19 )     -       (19 )     2,185       -       2,185  

Salaries and employee benefits

    18,524       1,641       20,165       17,893       752       18,645  

Occupancy expenses

    1,958       -       1,958       1,780       -       1,780  

Data processing costs

    3,784       -       3,784       3,665       -       3,665  

Other noninterest expense (1)

    11,209       1,826       13,035       9,532       2,116       11,648  

Income tax provision (benefit)

    4,021       (805 )     3,216       2,533       (703 )     1,830  

Net income (loss)

  $ 19,335     $ (3,028 )   $ 16,307       13,317     $ (2,646 )   $ 10,671  

Total assets

  $ 1,975,480     $ 3,413     $ 1,978,893     $ 1,855,461     $ 2,174     $ 1,857,635  

 

(1)

 

Includes expenses that are in the reported measure of net income but not specifically provided to the CODM. Other noninterest expense is composed of expenses such as equipment expense, Ohio state franchise tax, professional fees, advertising expense, and other expenses.

 

The CODM utilizes net income as the primary measure to allocate resources during the annual budget process. This measure is used by CODM to evaluate the performance of the business segment, with a focus on net interest income, provision for credit losses, noninterest income, and noninterest expense. Net income is compared to both budgeted and comparative historical amounts on a monthly basis. Drivers of any significant variations from budget are assessed. The measure of segment assets is reported as total assets. 

 

NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

Farmers National Banc Corp ("Farmers") and the Company have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement") dated as of October 22, 2025, which provides for the merger of the Company with and into Farmers (the "Merger"). The merger transaction is subject to certain conditions, including, but not limited to, receipt of Farmers and Company shareholders approvals and the approval of the Merger by various regulatory agencies. 

 

Under the terms of the Agreement, each share of Company common stock immediately prior to completion of the Merger will be converted into the right to receive 2.6 shares of Farmers common stock. The merger consideration will be received from Farmers at the effective time of the Merger. On October 22, 2025, the date of execution of the Agreement, the closing price of Farmers common stock was $13.28 per share. On November 12, 2025, the closing price of Farmers common stock was $13.37 per share. The value of Farmers common stock at the time of completion of the Merger could be greater than, less than, or the same as the value of Farmers common stock on the date of this Form 10-Q. The Merger is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026.