Biggest changeAverage Balances, Income and Expense, Yields and Rates (Taxable Equivalent Basis) Years Ending December 31, 2024 2023 Average Balance Interest Income/Expense Yield/Rate Average Balance Interest Income/Expense Yield/Rate Assets Interest-bearing deposits in other banks $ 124,407 $ 6,490 5.22 % $ 36,050 $ 1,809 5.02 % Securities: Taxable 221,611 4,733 2.14 % 252,470 5,286 2.09 % Tax-exempt (1) 53,289 1,547 2.90 % 53,524 1,545 2.89 % Restricted 2,522 202 8.01 % 1,923 111 5.79 % Total securities 277,422 6,482 2.34 % 307,917 6,942 2.25 % Loans: (2) Taxable 1,096,312 63,320 5.78 % 937,013 49,293 5.26 % Tax-exempt (1) 2,561 206 8.04 % — — 0.00 % Total loans 1,098,873 63,526 5.78 % 937,013 49,293 5.26 % Federal funds sold 4,244 189 4.44 % — — 0.00 % Total earning assets 1,504,946 76,687 5.10 % 1,280,980 58,044 4.53 % Less: allowance for credit losses on loans (13,381 ) (8,994 ) Total nonearning assets 105,585 91,353 Total assets $ 1,597,150 $ 1,363,339 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Interest-bearing deposits: Checking $ 278,558 $ 4,870 1.75 % $ 269,551 $ 4,538 1.68 % Money market accounts 294,818 8,265 2.80 % 219,655 4,882 2.22 % Savings accounts 160,795 292 0.18 % 173,075 211 0.12 % Certificates of deposit: Less than $250 187,664 5,656 3.01 % 84,387 1,641 1.94 % Greater than $250 46,846 1,668 3.56 % 82,184 2,275 2.77 % Brokered deposits 5,080 213 4.20 % 3,061 113 3.70 % Total interest-bearing deposits 973,761 20,964 2.15 % 831,913 13,660 1.64 % Federal funds purchased 2 — 5.24 % 15 1 5.90 % Subordinated debt 8,889 603 6.78 % 4,997 277 5.54 % Junior subordinated debt 9,279 270 2.91 % 9,279 271 2.92 % Other borrowings 42,486 2,029 4.78 % 1,973 97 4.90 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,034,417 23,866 2.31 % 848,177 14,306 1.69 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities Demand deposits 422,981 397,932 Other liabilities 9,037 5,147 Total liabilities 1,466,435 1,251,256 Shareholders’ equity 130,715 112,083 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,597,150 $ 1,363,339 Net interest income $ 52,821 $ 43,738 Interest rate spread 2.79 % 2.84 % Cost of funds 1.64 % 1.15 % Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets 1.59 % 1.12 % Net interest margin 3.51 % 3.41 % (1) Income and yields are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a federal tax rate of 21%.
Biggest changeAverage Balances, Income and Expense, Yields and Rates (Taxable Equivalent Basis) Years Ending December 31, 2025 2024 Average Balance Interest Income/Expense Yield/Rate Average Balance Interest Income/Expense Yield/Rate Assets Interest-bearing deposits in other banks $ 160,064 $ 6,913 4.32 % $ 124,407 $ 6,490 5.22 % Securities: Taxable 236,181 5,923 2.51 % 221,611 4,733 2.14 % Tax-exempt (1) 51,613 1,502 2.91 % 53,289 1,547 2.90 % Restricted 4,377 260 5.94 % 2,522 202 8.01 % Total securities 292,171 7,685 2.63 % 277,422 6,482 2.34 % Loans: (2) Taxable 1,441,319 84,982 5.90 % 1,096,312 63,320 5.78 % Tax-exempt (1) 3,978 244 6.13 % 2,561 206 8.04 % Total loans 1,445,297 85,226 5.90 % 1,098,873 63,526 5.78 % Federal funds sold 892 40 4.52 % 4,244 189 4.44 % Total earning assets 1,898,424 99,864 5.26 % 1,504,946 76,687 5.10 % Less: allowance for credit losses on loans (15,437 ) (13,381 ) Total nonearning assets 143,540 105,585 Total assets $ 2,026,527 $ 1,597,150 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Interest-bearing deposits: Checking $ 377,944 $ 4,880 1.29 % $ 278,558 $ 4,870 1.75 % Money market accounts 332,467 7,370 2.22 % 294,818 8,265 2.80 % Savings accounts 210,510 756 0.36 % 160,795 292 0.18 % Certificates of deposit: Less than $250 292,203 8,831 3.02 % 192,456 5,856 3.01 % Greater than $250 71,438 2,455 3.44 % 46,846 1,668 3.56 % Brokered deposits — — 0.00 % 288 13 4.82 % Total interest-bearing deposits 1,284,562 24,292 1.89 % 973,761 20,964 2.15 % Federal funds purchased 1 — 0.00 % 2 — 5.24 % Subordinated debt 20,308 1,687 8.31 % 8,889 603 6.78 % Junior subordinated debt 9,279 266 2.86 % 9,279 270 2.91 % Other borrowings 137 6 4.28 % 42,486 2,029 4.78 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,314,287 26,251 2.00 % 1,034,417 23,866 2.31 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities Demand deposits 527,756 422,981 Other liabilities 9,220 9,037 Total liabilities 1,851,263 1,466,435 Shareholders’ equity 175,264 130,715 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 2,026,527 $ 1,597,150 Net interest income $ 73,613 $ 52,821 Interest rate spread 3.26 % 2.79 % Cost of funds 1.43 % 1.64 % Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets 1.38 % 1.59 % Net interest margin 3.88 % 3.51 % (1) Income and yields are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a federal tax rate of 2 1%.
Construction loans also bear the risk that the general contractor, who may or may not be a loan customer, may be unable to finish the construction project as planned because of financial pressure or other factors unrelated to the project. ● Commercial and industrial loans carry risks associated with the successful operation of a business because repayment of these loans may be dependent upon the profitability and cash flows of the business.
Construction loans also bear the risk that the general contractor, who may or may not be a loan customer, may not finish the construction project as planned because of financial pressure or other factors unrelated to the project. ● Commercial and industrial loans carry risks associated with the successful operation of a business because repayment of these loans may be dependent upon the profitability and cash flows of the business.
The Bank met the requirements to qualify as "well capitalized" as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 . On September 17, 2019 the FDIC finalized a rule that introduces an optional simplified measure of capital adequacy for qualifying community banking organizations (i.e., the community bank leverage ratio (CBLR) framework), as required by the Economic Growth Act.
The Bank met the requirements to qualify as "well capitalized" as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 . On September 17, 2019 the FDIC finalized a rule that introduces an optional simplified measure of capital adequacy for qualifying community banking organizations (i.e., the community bank leverage ratio (CBLR) framework), as required by the Economic Growth Act.
Securities designated as held to maturity are carried on the balance sheet at amortized cost, while securities designated as available for sale are carried at fair market value. 36 Table of Contents The following table shows the maturities of debt and restricted securities at amortized cost and market value at December 31, 2024 and approximate weighted average yields of such securities (dollars in thousands).
Securities designated as held to maturity are carried on the balance sheet at amortized cost, while securities designated as available for sale are carried at fair market value. 36 Table of Contents The following table shows the maturities of debt and restricted securities at amortized cost and market value at December 31, 2025 and approximate weighted average yields of such securities (dollars in thousands).
For further information on securities, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K. Securities Portfolio Maturity Distribution/Yield Analysis At December 31, 2024 Less than One Year One to Five Years Five to Ten Years Greater than Ten Years and Equity Securities Total U.S.
For further information on securities, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K. Securities Portfolio Maturity Distribution/Yield Analysis At December 31, 2025 Less than One Year One to Five Years Five to Ten Years Greater than Ten Years and Equity Securities Total U.S.
Management believes, as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject, including the capital conservation buffer. 39 Table of Contents The following table summarizes the Bank’s regulatory capital and related ratios at December 31, 2024, and 2023 (dollars in thousands).
Management believes, as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject, including the capital conservation buffer. 39 Table of Contents The following table summarizes the Bank’s regulatory capital and related ratios at December 31, 2025, and 2024 (dollars in thousands).
The CBLR framework is designed to reduce burden by removing the requirements for calculating and reporting risk-based capital ratios for qualifying community banking organizations that opt into the framework. The Company did not opt into the framework. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the year ended December 31, 2024.
The CBLR framework is designed to reduce burden by removing the requirements for calculating and reporting risk-based capital ratios for qualifying community banking organizations that opt into the framework. The Company did not opt into the framework. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the year ended December 31, 2025.
OREO is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated selling costs, and is marketed by the Bank through brokerage channels. The Bank had $53 thousand and $0 in assets classified as OREO at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
OREO is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated selling costs, and is marketed by the Bank through brokerage channels. The Bank had $0 and $53 thousand in assets classified as OREO at December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively.
The tax rate utilized in calculating the tax benefit for both 2024 and 2023 is 21%. The reconciliation of tax equivalent net interest income, which is not a measurement under GAAP, to net interest income, is reflected in the table below (in thousands).
The tax rate utilized in calculating the tax benefit for both 2025 and 2024 is 21%. The reconciliation of tax equivalent net interest income, which is not a measurement under GAAP, to net interest income, is reflected in the table below (in thousands).
The provision for credit losses, noninterest income, noninterest expense and income tax expense are the other components that determine net income. Noninterest income and expense primarily consists of income from service charges on deposit accounts, ATM and check card income, wealth management income, income from other customer services, income from bank owned life insurance, and general and administrative expenses.
The provision for credit losses, noninterest income, noninterest expense and income tax expense are the other components that determine net income. Noninterest income primarily consists of income from service charges on deposit accounts, ATM and check card income, wealth management income, income from other customer services, and income from bank owned life insurance.
There was a $107 thousand allowance for credit losses on held to maturity securities at December 31, 2023 . On September 1, 2022, the Bank transferred 24 securities designated as available for sale with a combined book value of $82.2 million, market value of $74.4 million, and unrealized loss of $7.8 million, to securities designated held to maturity.
There was a $95 thousand allowance for credit losses on held to maturity securities at December 31, 2024 . On September 1, 2022, the Bank transferred 24 securities designated as available for sale with a combined book value of $82.2 million, market value of $74.4 million, and unrealized loss of $7.8 million, to securities designated held to maturity.
At December 31, 2024, the cash flow hedges had a fair value of $2.7 million, which is recorded in other assets. The net gain/loss on the cash flow hedges is recognized as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period(s) during which the hedged transactions affect earnings.
At December 31, 2025 , the cash flow hedges had a fair value of $2.3 million, which is recorded in other assets. The net gain/loss on the cash flow hedges is recognized as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period(s) during which the hedged transactions affect earnings.
Gross unrealized losses in the held to maturity portfolio totaled $11.0 million and $10.8 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively. The change in the unrealized gains and losses of investment securities from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 was related to changes in market interest rates and was not related to credit concerns of the issuers.
Gross unrealized losses in the held to maturity portfolio totaled $6.8 million and $11.0 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively. The change in the unrealized gains and losses of investment securities from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025 was related to changes in market interest rates and was not related to credit concerns of the issuers.
Specific reserves on the individually evaluated loans were included in the Company’s allowance for credit losses on loans. The remaining $16.4 million of loans were considered performing and were included in the calculation of the collectively evaluated reserve c omponent of the allowance for credit losses. Premiums are amortized over the life of the loans using the effective interest method.
Specific reserves on the individually evaluated loans were included in the Company’s allowance for credit losses on loans. The remaining $12.0 million of loans were considered performing and were included in the calculation of the collectively evaluated reserve c omponent of the allowance for credit losses. Premiums are amortized over the life of the loans using the effective interest method.
As of December 31, 2024 , neither the Company nor the Bank held any derivative financial instruments in their respective investment security portfolios. Gross unrealized gains in the available for sale portfolio totaled $62 thousand and $61 thousand at December 31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively.
As of December 31, 2025 , neither the Company nor the Bank held any derivative financial instruments in their respective investment security portfolios. Gross unrealized gains in the available for sale portfolio totaled $363 thousand and $62 thousand at December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively.
The related allowance for credit losses required for these loans totaled $3.1 million and $2.7 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 , respectively. 34 Table of Contents Management believes, based upon its review and analysis, that the Bank has sufficient reserves to cover expected losses inherent within the loan portfolio.
The related allowance for credit losses required for these loans totaled $1.8 million and $3.1 million at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively. 34 Table of Contents Management believes, based upon its review and analysis, that the Bank has sufficient reserves to cover expected losses inherent within the loan portfolio.
The Company evaluated securities available for sale in an unrealized loss position for credit related impairment and determined that no allowance for credit losses was necessary at December 31, 2024 and 2023 . At December 31, 2024 , the allowance for credit losses on held to maturity securities was $95 thousand.
The Company evaluated securities available for sale in an unrealized loss position for credit related impairment and determined that no allowance for credit losses was necessary at December 31, 2025 and 2024 . At December 31, 2025 , the allowance for credit losses on held to maturity securities was $83 thousand.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the provision for credit los ses on loans of $7.8 million, the allow ance for credit losses on acquired PCD loans of $386 thousand, and net charge offs of $3.8 million resulted in a $4.4 million increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans.
For the year ended December 31, 2024 , the provision for credit losses on loans of $7.8 million, the allowance for credit losses on acquired PCD loans of $386 thousand, and net charge offs of $3.8 million resulted in a $4.4 million increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans.
There were $365 thousand in loans greater than 90 days past due and still accruing at December 31, 2024 . There were $524 thousand in loans greater than 90 days past due and still accruing at December 31, 2023. The ACLL represents management’s analysis of the existing loan portfolio and related credit risks.
There were no loans greater than 90 days past due and still accruing at December 31, 2025 . There were $365 thousand in loans greater than 90 days past due and still accruing at December 31, 2024 . The ACLL represents management’s analysis of the existing loan portfolio and related credit risks.
The amortization of the unrealized loss on the transferred securities totaled $1.0 million, or $791 thousand net of tax, for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The amortization of the unrealized loss on the transferred securities totaled $957 thousand, or $756 thousand net of tax, for the year ended December 31, 2025 . The amortization of the unrealized loss on the transferred securities totaled $1.0 million, or $791 thousand net of tax, for the year ended December 31, 2024 .
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation The fo llowing discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
The net interest margin was 3.51% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the 3.41% for the prior year as the increase in the yield on earning assets exceeded the increase in cost of funds during 2024.
The net interest margin was 3.88% for the year ended December 31, 2025 , compared to the 3.51% for the prior year as the increase in the yield on earning assets exceeded the increase in cost of funds during 2025.
Net accretion income related to acquisition accounting was $408 thousand, or a three-basis point incremental increase to the net interest margin. 30 Table of Contents The following table provides information on average interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 as well as amounts and rates of tax equivalent interest earned and interest paid (dollars in thousands).
Net accretion income related to acquisition accounting was $1.1 million, or a six-basis point incremental increase to the net interest margin. 30 Table of Contents The following table provides information on average interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 as well as amounts and rates of tax equivalent interest earned and interest paid (dollars in thousands).
The Company’s income tax expense differed from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to pretax income for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
The Company’s income tax expense differed from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to pretax income for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 .
Other potential problem loans totaled $9.1 million and $287 thousand at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 , respectively. The amount of other potential problem loans in future periods may be dependent on economic conditions and other factors influencing a customers’ ability to meet their debt requirements.
Other potential problem loans totaled $6.4 million and $9.1 million at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively. The amount of other potential problem loans in future periods may be dependent on economic conditions and other factors influencing a customers’ ability to meet their debt requirements.
The provision for credit losses is based upon management’s current estimate of the amount required to maintain an adequate ACLL reflective of the risks in the loan portfolio. The allowance for credit losses on loans totaled $16.4 million at December 31, 2024 and $12.0 million at December 31, 2023 , representing 1.12% and 1.24% of total loans, respective ly.
The provision for credit losses is based upon management’s current estimate of the amount required to maintain an adequate ACLL reflective of the risks in the loan portfolio. The allowance for credit losses on loans totaled $14.7 million at December 31, 2025 and $16.4 million at December 31, 2024 , representing 1.02% and 1.12% of total loans, respective ly.
At December 31, 2024, t he Bank had $2.3 million in locked-rate commitments to originate mortgage loans. Risks arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Bank does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.
At December 31, 2025 , t he Bank had $4.7 million in locked-rate commitments to originate mortgage loans. Risks arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Bank does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.
At December 31, 2024 , noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings and interest-bearing demand deposits, and time deposits composed 29%, 51%, and 20% of total deposits, respectively, compared to 31%, 54%, and 15% at December 31, 2023 . The following tables include a summary of average deposits and average rates paid (dollars in thousands).
At December 31, 2025 , noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings and interest-bearing demand deposits, and time deposits composed 28%, 52%, and 20% of total deposits, respectively, compared to 29%, 51%, and 20% at December 31, 2024 . The following tables include a summary of average deposits and average rates paid (dollars in thousands).
Non-performing Assets At December 31, 2024 2023 Non-accrual loans $ 6,971 $ 6,763 Other real estate owned 53 — Total non-performing assets $ 7,024 $ 6,763 Loans past due 90 days accruing interest 365 524 Total non-performing assets and past due loans $ 7,389 $ 7,287 Non-performing assets to period end loans 0.50 % 0.75 % The following table summarizes the Company's credit ratios on a consolidated basis as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 .
Non-performing Assets At December 31, 2025 2024 Non-accrual loans $ 4,654 $ 6,971 Other real estate owned — 53 Total non-performing assets $ 4,654 $ 7,024 Loans past due 90 days accruing interest — 365 Total non-performing assets and past due loans $ 4,654 $ 7,389 Non-performing assets to period end loans 0.32 % 0.50 % The following table summarizes the Company's credit ratios on a consolidated basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 .
On December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were a total of 155 and 172 loans, respectively, purchased from the finance company included in the Company’s loan portfolio with a weighted average maturity of 7.0 and 7.5 years, respectively.
On December 31, 2025 and 2024 , there were a total of 130 and 155 loans, respectively, purchased from the finance company included in the Company’s loan portfolio with a weighted average maturity of 6.0 and 7.0 years, respectively.
Loans acquired through business combinations included unamortized discounts, net of unamortized premiums totaling $14.3 million and $1.9 million, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which are amortized over the life of the loans.
Loans acquired through business combinations included unamortized discounts, net of unamortized premiums totaling $13.2 million and $14.3 million, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively, which are amortized over the life of the loans.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company did not own securities of any issuer for which the aggregate book value of the securities of such issuer exceeded ten percent of shareholders’ equity. 37 Table of Contents Deposits At December 31, 2024 , deposits totaled $1.8 billion, increasing by $570.1 million, from $1.2 billion at December 31, 2023 .
As of December 31, 2025 , the Company did not own securities of any issuer for which the aggregate book value of the securities of such issuer exceeded twelve percent of shareholders’ equity. 37 Table of Contents Deposits At December 31, 2025 , deposits totaled $1.8 billion, decreasing by $4.2 million, from $1.8 billion at December 31, 2024 .
At December 31, 2024 , 68% of non-performing assets were commercial and industrial loans, 31% were residential real estate loans, and 1% were construction loans. Non-performing assets could increase due to the deterioration of other loans identified by management as potential problem loans.
At December 31, 2025 , 56.2% of non-performing assets were commercial and industrial loans, 42.9% were residential real estate loans, and 1.0% were construction loans. Non-performing assets could increase due to the deterioration of other loans identified by management as potential problem loans.
The $3.6 million of net charge-offs included $1.7 million of loans purchased through a third-party lending program and $830 thousand of related unamortized purchase premiums on the loans. Noninterest Income Noninterest income totaled $16.4 million for the year, which was a increase of $4.6 million, or 39%, compared to $11.8 million for the prior year.
The $3.8 million of net charge-offs included $2.3 million of loans purchased through a third-party lending program and $1.1 million of related unamortized purchase premiums on the loans. Noninterest Income Noninterest income totaled $17.0 million for the year, which was an increase of $638 thousand, or 3.9%, compared to $16.4 million for the prior year.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk (in thousands): 2024 2023 Commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments under lines of credit $ 271,419 $ 194,242 Stand-by letters of credit $ 15,594 $ 11,615 Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk (in thousands): 2025 2024 Commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments under lines of credit $ 299,104 $ 271,419 Standby letters of credit 3,079 15,594 Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.
Loans purchased from a third-party that originated and serviced loans to health care professionals totaled $19.0 million as of December 31, 2024, which included unamortized premiums totaling $5.8 million, compared to loans totaling $24.6 million as of December 31, 2023, which included unamortized premiums totaling $7.9 million.
Loans purchased from a third-party that originated and serviced loans to health care professionals totaled $14.1 million as of December 31, 2025 , which included unamortized premiums totaling $4.1 million, compared to loans totaling $19.0 million as of December 31, 2024 , which included unamortized premiums totaling $5.8 million.
Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses At December 31, 2024 2023 Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses: Real estate loans: Construction and land development $ 585 $ 312 Secured by 1-4 family 4,266 3,159 Other real estate loans 7,462 4,698 Commercial and industrial 3,927 3,706 Consumer and other loans 160 99 Total allowance for credit losses $ 16,400 $ 11,974 Ratios of loans to total period-end loans: Real estate loans: Construction and land development 5.8 % 5.4 % Secured by 1-4 family 37.3 % 35.5 % Other real estate loans 45.8 % 46.1 % Commercial and industrial 9.6 % 11.7 % Consumer and other loans 1.5 % 1.2 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 35 Table of Contents The following table provides information on the Bank’s non-performing assets at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands).
Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses At December 31, 2025 2024 Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses: Real estate loans: Construction and land development $ 539 $ 585 Secured by 1-4 family 4,819 4,266 Other real estate loans 5,952 7,462 Commercial and industrial 3,188 3,927 Consumer and other loans 221 160 Total allowance for credit losses $ 14,719 $ 16,400 Ratios of loans to total period-end loans: Real estate loans: Construction and land development 6.1 % 5.8 % Secured by 1-4 family 36.4 % 37.3 % Other real estate loans 48.1 % 45.8 % Commercial and industrial 8.1 % 9.6 % Consumer and other loans 1.3 % 1.5 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 35 Table of Contents The following table provides information on the Bank’s non-performing assets at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands).
These recoveries were offset by provision for credit losses totaling $5.0 million in the construction and land development, other real estate, and commercial and industrial loan classes. For more detailed information regarding the provision for credit losses on loans, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.
These recoveries were offset by provision for credit losses totaling $4.3 million in the 1-4 family residential, consumer and other loans, and commercial and industrial loan classes. For more detailed information regarding the provision for credit losses on loans, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.
Return on average assets was 0.44% and return on average equity was 5.33% for the year ended December 31, 2024 , compared to 0.71% and 8.59%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023 .
Return on average assets was 0.87% and return on average equity was 10.10% for the year ended December 31, 2025 , compared to 0.44% and 5.33%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024 .
Non-performing assets totaled $7.0 million and $6.8 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023 , representing approximately 0.35% and 0.48% of total assets, respectively. Non-performing assets consisted of $7.0 million of non-accrual loans at December 31, 2024. Non-performing assets consisted of $6.8 million of non-accrual loans at December 31, 2023.
Non-performing assets totaled $4.7 million and $7.0 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024 , representing approximately 0.23% and 0.35% of total assets, respectively. Non-performing assets consisted of $4.7 million and $7.0 million of non-accrual loans at December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively.
Loans individually evaluated for impairment totaled $7.0 million and $6.8 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively.
Loans individually evaluated for impairment totaled $4.7 million and $7.0 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively.
The increase in total interest income was primarily attributable to a $14.2 million, or 29%, increase in interest income and fees on loans.
The increase in total interest income was primarily attributable to a $21.7 million, or 34%, increase in interest income and fees on loans.
On December 31, 2024, loans purchased from the finance company totaled $19.0 million, which was comprised of $13.2 million of loan balances and unamortized premiums totaling $5.8 million. The Company determined that $2.6 million of the loans were non-accrual and thus were individually evaluated.
On December 31, 2025 , loans purchased from the finance company totaled $14.1 million, which was comprised of $10.0 million of loan balances and unamortized premiums totaling $4.1 million. The Company determined that $2.1 million of the loans were non-accrual and thus were individually evaluated.
Gross unrealized losses in the available for sale portfolio totaled $22.1 million and $20.7 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively. Gross unrealized gains in the held to maturity portfolio totaled $95 thousand and $107 at December 31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively.
Gross unrealized losses in the available for sale portfolio totaled $14.8 million and $22.1 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively. Gross unrealized gains in the held to maturity portfolio totaled $98 thousand and $8 thousand at December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively.
The subordinated debt issued consisted of a 5.50% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated note due 2030 issued to an institutional investor and was structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital under bank regulatory guidelines. The floating rate period for this subordinated note begins July 1, 2025, accordingly the related interest expense could increase during the floating rate period.
The Company issued $5.0 million of subordinated debt in June 2020. The subordinated debt issued consisted of a 5.50% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated note due 2030 issued to an institutional investor and was structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital under bank regulatory guidelines. The floating rate period for this subordinated note began July 1, 2025.
The estimate of uninsured deposits generally represents the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 and is calculated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for purposes of the Bank’s regulatory reporting requirements.
Maturities of the estimated amount of uninsured time deposits at December 31, 2025 are presented in the table below. The estimate of uninsured deposits generally represents the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 and is calculated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for purposes of the Bank’s regulatory reporting requirements.
Net Income Net income decreased by $2.6 million to $7.0 million, or $1.00 per diluted shar e, for the year ended December 31, 2024 , compared to $9.6 million, or $1.53 per diluted share , for the same period in 2023 .
Net Income Net income increased by $10.7 million to $17.7 million, or $1.96 per diluted shar e, for the year ended December 31, 2025 , compared to $7.0 million, or $1.00 per diluted share , for the same period in 2024 .
Consolidated Credit Ratios December 31, 2024 2024 2023 Total Loans $ 1,466,595 $ 969,430 Nonaccrual loans $ 6,971 $ 6,763 Allowance for credit losses (ACL) $ 16,400 $ 11,974 Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.48 % 0.70 % ACL to total loans 1.12 % 1.24 % ACL to nonaccrual loans 235.26 % 177.05 % The Company purchased commercial and industrial loans between October 2021 and October 2023 from a third-party finance company that originated and serviced loans to health care professionals.
Consolidated Credit Ratios December 31, 2025 2025 2024 Total Loans $ 1,449,745 $ 1,466,595 Nonaccrual loans $ 4,654 $ 6,971 Allowance for credit losses (ACL) $ 14,719 $ 16,400 Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.32 % 0.48 % ACL to total loans 1.02 % 1.12 % ACL to nonaccrual loans 316.27 % 235.26 % The Company purchased commercial and industrial loans between October 2021 and October 2023 from a third-party finance company that originated and serviced loans to health care professionals.
Analysis of Capital At December 31, 2024 2023 Common equity Tier 1 capital $ 164,454 $ 129,840 Tier 1 capital 164,454 129,840 Tier 2 capital 16,995 12,493 Total risk-based capital 181,449 142,333 Risk-weighted assets 1,469,752 1,012,843 Capital ratios: Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 11.19 % 12.82 % Tier 1 capital ratio 11.19 % 12.82 % Total capital ratio 12.35 % 14.05 % Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average assets) 7.95 % 9.31 % Capital conservation buffer ratio(1) 4.34 % 6.05 % (1) Calculated by subtracting the regulatory minimum capital ratio requirements from the Company’s actual ratio for Common equity Tier 1, Tier 1, and Total risk based capital.
Analysis of Capital At December 31, 2025 2024 Common equity Tier 1 capital $ 186,193 $ 164,454 Tier 1 capital 186,193 164,454 Tier 2 capital 15,429 16,995 Total risk-based capital 201,622 181,449 Risk-weighted assets 1,478,549 1,469,752 Capital ratios: Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 12.59 % 11.19 % Tier 1 capital ratio 12.59 % 11.19 % Total capital ratio 13.64 % 12.35 % Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average assets) 9.13 % 7.95 % Capital conservation buffer ratio(1) 5.64 % 4.34 % (1) Calculated by subtracting the regulatory minimum capital ratio requirements from the Company’s actual ratio for Common equity Tier 1, Tier 1, and Total risk based capital.
Reconciliation of Net Interest Income to Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income 2024 2023 GAAP measures: Interest income – loans $ 63,483 $ 49,293 Interest income – investments and other 12,836 8,426 Interest expense – deposits (20,964 ) (13,660 ) Interest expense – federal funds purchased (1 ) — Interest expense – subordinated debt (603 ) (277 ) Interest expense – junior subordinated debt (270 ) (271 ) Interest expense – other borrowings (2,029 ) (98 ) Total net interest income $ 52,452 $ 43,413 Non-GAAP measures: Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income - loans $ 43 $ — Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income - municipal securities 326 325 Total tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income $ 369 $ 325 Total tax-equivalent net interest income $ 52,821 $ 43,738 29 Table of Contents Net Interest Income Net interest income represents the primary source of earnings for the Company.
Reconciliation of Net Interest Income to Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income 2025 2024 GAAP measures: Interest income – loans $ 85,174 $ 63,483 Interest income – investments and other 14,323 12,836 Interest expense – deposits (24,292 ) (20,964 ) Interest expense – federal funds purchased — (1 ) Interest expense – subordinated debt (1,687 ) (603 ) Interest expense – junior subordinated debt (266 ) (270 ) Interest expense – other borrowings (6 ) (2,029 ) Total net interest income $ 73,246 $ 52,452 Non-GAAP measures: Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income - loans $ 52 $ 43 Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income - municipal securities 315 326 Total tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income $ 367 $ 369 Total tax-equivalent net interest income $ 73,613 $ 52,821 29 Table of Contents Net Interest Income Net interest income represents the primary source of earnings for the Company.
The increase in interest income on loans was attributable to a 52-basis point increase in the yield on loans and a 17% increase in average loan balances compared to the prior year in part due to the acquisition of Touchstone. The increase in total interest expense was attributable to a $7.3 million increase in interest expense on deposits.
The increase in interest income on loans was attributable to a 12-basis point increase in the yield on loans and a 31.5% increase in average loan balances compared to the prior year due to the acquisition of Touchstone.
Efficiency Ratio 2024 2023 Total noninterest expense (GAAP) $ 52,934 $ 37,242 Subtract: other real estate (gain) loss and expense, net (15 ) 199 Subtract: amortization of intangibles (461 ) (18 ) Subtract: loss on disposal of premises and equipment, net (47 ) — Subtract: merger expenses (8,107 ) — Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP) $ 44,304 $ 37,423 Tax-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP) $ 52,821 $ 43,738 Total noninterest income (GAAP) 16,380 11,784 (Gain) loss on disposal of premises and equipment — (47 ) Gain on sale of other investment — (186 ) Bargain purchase gain from acquisition (2,920 ) — Securities losses (gains), net 115 — Adjusted income for efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) $ 66,396 $ 55,289 Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) 66.73 % 67.69 % This report also refers to net interest margin, which is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets.
Efficiency Ratio 2025 2024 Total noninterest expense (GAAP) $ 65,433 $ 52,934 Subtract: other real estate (gain) loss and expense, net 7 (15 ) Subtract: amortization of intangibles (1,767 ) (461 ) Subtract: loss on disposal of premises and equipment, net 16 (47 ) Subtract: merger expenses (2,159 ) (8,107 ) Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP) $ 61,530 $ 44,304 Tax-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP) $ 73,613 $ 52,821 Total noninterest income (GAAP) 17,018 16,380 Gain on subordinated debt payoff (80 ) — Bargain purchase gain from acquisition (304 ) (2,920 ) Securities losses (gains), net — 115 Adjusted income for efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) $ 90,247 $ 66,396 Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) 68.18 % 66.73 % This report also refers to net interest margin, which is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets.
The $2.6 million decrease in net income resulted from a $8.1 million increase in merger expenses associated with the Touchstone acquisition and a $1.7 million increase in provision for credit losses partially associated with the acquisition.
The $10.7 million increase in net income resulted from a $20.8 million increase in net interest income, a $5.9 million decrease in merger expenses associated with the Touchstone acquisition, a $5.0 million decrease in provision for credit losses partially associated with the acquisition, and a $638 thousand increase in noninterest income .
The Company assumed two subordinated debt issuances from the acquisition of Touchstone. The subordinated debt assumed consisted of a $8.0 million issuance at a 6.00% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated note callable due 2030. The floating rate period for this subordinated note begins August 15, 2025, accordingly the related interest expense could increase during the floating rate period.
The Company assumed two subordinated debt issuances from the acquisition of Touchstone. The subordinated debt assumed consisted of an $8.0 million 6.00% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated note due 2030. The floating rate period for this subordinated note began August 15, 2025. The subordinated debt assumed also consisted of a $10.0 million 4.00% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated note due 2032.
As of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 2023 Results of Operations Interest and dividend income $ 76,319 $ 57,719 Interest expense 23,867 14,306 Net interest income 52,452 43,413 Provision for credit losses 7,850 6,150 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 44,602 37,263 Noninterest income 16,380 11,784 Noninterest expense 52,934 37,242 Income before income taxes 8,048 11,805 Income tax expense 1,082 2,181 Net income $ 6,966 $ 9,624 Key Performance Ratios Return on average assets 0.44 % 0.71 % Return on average equity 5.33 % 8.59 % Net interest margin (1) 3.51 % 3.41 % Efficiency ratio (1) 66.73 % 67.69 % Dividend payout 60.54 % 39.05 % Equity to assets 8.28 % 7.97 % Per Common Share Data Net income, basic $ 1.00 $ 1.54 Net income, diluted 1.00 1.53 Cash dividends 0.605 0.600 Book value at period end 16.48 18.06 Financial Condition Assets $ 2,010,281 $ 1,419,295 Loans, net 1,450,195 957,456 Securities 277,329 303,179 Deposits 1,803,778 1,233,726 Shareholders’ equity 166,531 116,271 Average shares outstanding, diluted 6,971 6,279 Capital Ratios (2) Leverage 7.95 % 9.31 % Risk-based capital ratios: Common equity Tier 1 capital 11.19 % 12.82 % Tier 1 capital 11.19 % 12.82 % Total capital 12.34 % 14.05 % (1) Thi s performance ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company believes provides investors with important information regarding operational performance.
As of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 2024 Results of Operations Interest and dividend income $ 99,497 $ 76,319 Interest expense 26,251 23,867 Net interest income 73,246 52,452 Provision for credit losses 2,887 7,850 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 70,359 44,602 Noninterest income 17,018 16,380 Noninterest expense 65,433 52,934 Income before income taxes 21,944 8,048 Income tax expense 4,241 1,082 Net income $ 17,703 $ 6,966 Key Performance Ratios Return on average assets 0.87 % 0.44 % Return on average equity 10.10 % 5.33 % Net interest margin (1) 3.88 % 3.51 % Efficiency ratio (1) 68.18 % 66.73 % Dividend payout 32.27 % 60.54 % Equity to assets 9.14 % 8.28 % Per Common Share Data Net income, basic $ 1.97 $ 1.00 Net income, diluted 1.96 1.00 Cash dividends 0.635 0.605 Book value at period end 18.83 16.48 Financial Condition Assets $ 2,037,978 $ 2,010,281 Loans, net 1,435,026 1,450,195 Securities 326,034 277,329 Deposits 1,799,548 1,803,778 Shareholders’ equity 186,196 166,531 Average shares outstanding, diluted 9,015 6,971 Capital Ratios (2) Leverage 9.13 % 7.95 % Risk-based capital ratios: Common equity Tier 1 capital 12.59 % 11.19 % Tier 1 capital 12.59 % 11.19 % Total capital 13.64 % 12.34 % (1) Thi s performance ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company believes provides investors with important information regarding operational performance.
These unfavorable variances were partially offset by a $9.0 million, or 21%, increase in net interest income, a $4.6 million, or 39%, increase in noninterest income, and a $1.1 million decrease in income tax expense. 27 Table of Contents The following is selected financial data for the Company for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
These favorable variances were partially offset by a $12.5 million, or 24%, increase in noninterest expense and a $3.2 million increase in income tax expense. 27 Table of Contents The following is selected financial data for the Company for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The net interest margin increased by 10-basis points to 3.51% and average earnings assets increased by $224.0 million, or 17%, offset by a $186.2 million, or 22%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities, in each case primarily related to the acquisition of Touchstone.
The net interest margin increased by 37-basis points to 3.88% and average earnings assets increased by $393.5 million, or 26.1%, offset by a $279.9 million, or 27.1%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities, in each case primarily related to the acquisition of Touchstone.
Securities Securities totaled $277.3 million at December 31, 2024 , a decrease of $25.9 million, or 8.5%, from $303.2 million at the end of 2023 . Investment securities are comprised of U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities, obligations of state and political subdivisions, corporate debt securities, and restricted securities.
Securities Securities totaled $326.0 million at December 31, 2025 , an increase of $48.7 million, or 17.6%, from $277.3 million at the end of 2024 . Investment securities are comprised of U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities, obligations of state and political subdivisions, corporate debt securities, and restricted securities.
Allowance for credit losses Construction and Land Development Secured by 1-4 Family Residential Other Real Estate Commercial and Industrial Consumer and Other Loans Total For the year ended December 31, 2023: Balance at beginning of year $ 546 $ 1,108 $ 3,609 $ 1,874 $ 309 $ 7,446 Adjustment to allowance for adoption of ASU 2016-13 (313 ) 1,409 1,702 (387 ) (225 ) 2,186 Charge-offs — (59 ) (34 ) (3,452 ) (448 ) (3,993 ) Recoveries — 47 14 145 212 418 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 79 654 (593 ) 5,526 251 5,917 Balance at end of year $ 312 $ 3,159 $ 4,698 $ 3,706 $ 99 $ 11,974 Average loans $ 49,950 $ 337,278 $ 427,094 $ 112,822 $ 9,868 $ 937,012 Ratio of net (recoveries) charge-offs to average loans 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 2.93 % 2.39 % 0.38 % For the year ended December 31, 2024: Balance at beginning of year $ 312 $ 3,159 $ 4,698 $ 3,706 $ 99 $ 11,974 Initial Allowance on PCD Touchstone loans 11 173 201 1 — 386 Charge-offs (4 ) (38 ) — (3,699 ) (293 ) (4,034 ) Recoveries — 22 3 111 148 284 Initial Provision - Non-PCD Touchstone loans 118 1,310 1,370 143 888 3,829 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 148 (360 ) 1,190 3,665 (682 ) 3,961 Balance at end of year $ 585 $ 4,266 $ 7,462 $ 3,927 $ 160 $ 16,400 Average loans $ 137,029 $ 373,012 $ 457,732 $ 115,410 $ 15,689 $ 1,098,872 Ratio of net (recoveries) charge-offs to average loans 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 3.11 % 0.92 % 0.34 % The following table shows the balance of the Bank’s ACLL allocated to each major category of loans and the ratio of related outstanding loan balances to total loans (dollars in thousands).
Allowance for credit losses Construction and Land Development Secured by 1-4 Family Residential Other Real Estate Commercial and Industrial Consumer and Other Loans Total For the year ended December 31, 2024: Balance at beginning of year $ 312 $ 3,159 $ 4,698 $ 3,706 $ 99 $ 11,974 Initial Allowance on PCD Touchstone loans $ 11 $ 173 $ 201 $ 1 $ — $ 386 Charge-offs (4 ) (38 ) — (3,699 ) (293 ) (4,034 ) Recoveries — 22 3 111 148 284 Initial Provision - Non-PCD Touchstone loans 118 1,310 1,370 143 888 3,829 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses on loans 148 (360 ) 1,190 3,665 (682 ) 3,961 Balance at end of year $ 585 $ 4,266 $ 7,462 $ 3,927 $ 160 $ 16,400 Average loans $ 137,029 $ 373,012 $ 457,732 $ 115,410 $ 15,689 $ 1,098,872 Ratio of net (recoveries) charge-offs to average loans 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 3.11 % 0.92 % 0.34 % For the year ended December 31, 2025: Balance at beginning of year $ 585 $ 4,266 $ 7,462 $ 3,927 $ 160 $ 16,400 Charge-offs (22 ) (59 ) (7 ) (4,221 ) (496 ) (4,805 ) Recoveries 5 31 15 168 147 366 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses on loans (29 ) 581 (1,518 ) 3,314 410 2,758 Balance at end of year $ 539 $ 4,819 $ 5,952 $ 3,188 $ 221 $ 14,719 Average loans $ 123,177 $ 488,008 $ 698,965 $ 120,285 $ 14,862 $ 1,445,297 Ratio of net (recoveries) charge-offs to average loans 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.00 % 3.37 % 2.35 % 0.31 % The following table shows the balance of the Bank’s ACLL allocated to each major category of loans and the ratio of related outstanding loan balances to total loans (dollars in thousands).
The provision was comprised of a $7.8 million provision for credit losses on loans which includes $3.8 million Day-One provision on Non-PCD loans purchased from Touchstone, a $73 thousand provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments, and a $12 thousand recovery of credit losses on held-to-maturity securities.
The 2025 provision was comprised of a $2.8 million provision for credit losses on loans, a $141 thousand provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments, and a $12 thousand recovery of credit losses on held-to-maturity securities.
The tax-equivalent adjustment was $368 thousand for 2024, and $325 thousand for 2023.
The tax-equivalent adjustment was $367 thousand for 2025 , and $369 thousand for 2024 .
The $3.8 million of net charge-offs included $2.3 million of loans purchased through a third-party lending program and $1.1 million of related unamortized purchase premiums on the loans. The general reserve component of the ACLL increased $4.1 million and the specific reserve component of the ACLL increased $374 thousand. The increase in the general reserve was attributable to loan growth.
The $4.4 million of net charge-offs included $1.3 million of loans purchased through a third-party lending program and $650 thousand of related unamortized purchase premiums on the loans.
Available lines of credit from other institutions included in the total amount above was $562.5 million on December 31, 2024 , and $351.4 million on December 31, 2023. The available lines of credit were comprised of secured and unsecured lines of credit and the Bank had no borrowings on the lines as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Available lines of credit from other institutions included in the total amount above was $556.2 million on December 31, 2025 , and $562.5 million on December 31, 2024 .
Maturities of Uninsured Time Deposits December 31, 2024 3 months or less $ 22,482 3-6 months 11,226 6-12 months 17,692 Over 12 months 6,064 $ 57,464 L iquidity Liquidity sources available to the Bank, including inter est-bearing deposits in banks, unpledged securities available for sale, at fair value, unpledged securities held-to-maturity, at par, and available lines of credit totaled $758.0 million on December 31, 2024 , and $512.7 million on December 31, 2023.
Maturities of Uninsured Time Deposits (in thousands) December 31, 2025 3 months or less $ 27,619 3-6 months 12,158 6-12 months 19,791 Over 12 months 9,107 $ 68,675 Liquidity Liquidity sources available to the Bank, including inter est-bearing deposits in banks, unpledged securities available for sale, at fair value, and available lines of credit totaled $819.0 million on December 31, 2025 , and $758.0 million on December 31, 2024 .
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the provision for credit losses on loans of $6.0 million, the adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2016-13 of $2.1 million, and net charge offs of $3.6 million resulted in a $4.5 million increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans.
For the year ended December 31, 2025 , the provision for credit los ses on loans of $2.8 million and net charge offs of $4.4 million resulted in a $1.7 million decrease in the allowance for credit losses on loans.
Results of Operations Executive Overview The Company’s 2024 financial highlights: ● The Company completed the acquisition of Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. on October 1. ● Net income available to common shareholders was $7.0 million and diluted earnings per share was $1.00 compared to net income of $9.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.53 in 2023. ● Earnings produced a return on average equity of 5.33% for 2024 compared to 8.59% for 2023. ● Period end loans, net, grew $493.1 million in 2024 as compared to 2023. ● Period end deposits grew $570.1 million in 2024 as compared to 2023. ● The 2024 provision for credit losses on loans totaled $7.9 million, compared to $6.2 million in 2023. ● Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans were 0.50% at December 31, 2024, compared to 0.70% in 2023. ● The net interest margin increased ten basis points to 3.51% for 2024, compared to 3.41% in 2023.
Premiums on non-performing loans are not amortized into interest income and fees on loans after loans are placed on non-accrual status and are included in the calculation of specific reserve component of the allowance for credit losses on loans for individually analyzed loans. 26 Table of Contents Results of Operations Executive Overview The Company’s 2025 financial highlights: ● The Company acquired Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. on October 1, 2024, and completed the operational merger in the first quarter of 2025. ● Net income available to common shareholders was $17.7 million and diluted earnings per share was $1.96 compared to net income of $7.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.00 in 2024. ● Earnings produced a return on average equity of 10.10% for 2025 compared to 5.33% for 2024. ● Period end loans, net, decreased $15.2 million in 2025 as compared to 2024. ● Period end deposits decreased $4.2 million in 2025 as compared to 2024. ● The 2025 provision for credit losses on loans totaled $2.9 million, compared to $7.9 million in 2024. ● Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans were 0.32% on December 31, 2025, compared to 0.50% in 2024. ● The net interest margin increased to 3.88% for 2025, compared to 3.51% in 2024.
Calculated loss rates were lower as were the inherent risks in the loan portfolio through adjustments to qualitative risk factors. The specific reserve increased by $374 thousand from individually evaluated loan relationships.
Calculated loss rates were lower as were the inherent risks in the loan portfolio through adjustments to qualitative risk factors. The specific reserve decrease was driven by lower individually analyzed loans balances following charge-offs recorded in 2025.
The Company recorded an allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity securities of $132 thousand upon adoption of ASC 326. Management evaluates all available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation.
All other held-to-maturity securities are covered by the explicit or implied guarantee of the United States government or one if its agencies. Management evaluates all available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation.
The Bank maintains liquidity to fund loan growth and meet the potential demand from its deposit customers, including potential volatile deposits. The estimated amount of uninsured customer deposits totaled $537.0 million on December 31, 2024 , and $368.2 million on December 31, 2023.
The available lines of credit were comprised of secured and unsecured lines of credit and the Bank had $25.0 million and $0 on the lines as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively. The Bank maintains liquidity to fund loan growth and meet the potential demand from its deposit customers, including potential volatile deposits.
This results in the following minimum capital ratios beginning in 2019: a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and a total capital ratio of 10.5%.
The final rules also established a “capital conservation buffer” above the new regulatory minimum capital requirements. The capital conservation buffer requires a buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. This results in the following minimum capital ratios: a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and a total capital ratio of 10.5%.
The Company determined that the historical loss analysis and the qualitative adjustment factors that established the collectively evaluated reserve component of the ACLL were appropriate at December 31, 2024 . The allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of total loans decreased to 1.12% at December 31, 2024 compared to 1.24% at December 31, 2023.
The Company determined that the historical loss analysis and the qualitative adjustment factors that established the collectively evaluated reserve component of the ACLL were appropriate at December 31, 2025 . The collectively evaluated reserve decreased $395 thousand and the individually evaluated reserve component of the ACLL decreased $1.3 million.
Financial Condition General Total assets increased $591.0 million during the year and totaled $2.0 billion at December 31, 2024 .
Financial Condition General Total assets increased $27.7 million during the year and totaled $2.0 billion at December 31, 2025 . The increase was attributable to a $53.7 million increase in securities available for sale.
As a provider of community-oriented financial services, the Bank does not typically attempt to further geographically diversify its loan portfolio by undertaking significant lending activity outside its market areas. The Bank actively participated as a lender in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to support local small businesses and non-profit organizations by providing forgivable loans.
The Bank’s lending activity is concentrated on individuals, and small and medium-sized businesses primarily in its market areas. As a provider of community-oriented financial services, the Bank does not typically attempt to further geographically diversify its loan portfolio by undertaking significant lending activity outside its market areas. The loan portfolio includes loans that were acquired through business combinations.
Recoveries of credit losses of $682 thousand and $360 thousand were recorded in the 1-4 family residential and consumer and other loans classes during the year ended December 31, 2024 . The recoveries of credit losses resulted primarily from a decrease in the collectively evaluated reserve.
For further discussion regarding the ACLL, see “Provision for Credit Losses” above. Recoveries of credit losses of $1.5 million and $29 thousand were recorded in the other real estate and construction and land development loans classes during the year ended December 31, 2025 . The recoveries of credit losses resulted primarily from a decrease in the collectively evaluated reserve.
The higher interest expense on deposits resulted from a 51-basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing deposits and a 17% increase in average interest-bearing deposits in part due to the acquisition of Touchstone.
Although there was a 31-basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, interest expense increased due to a 31.9% increase in average interest-bearing deposits due to the acquisition of Touchstone.
Each of these line items included the operating expenses of Touchstone for the last three months of 2024. Other operating expense increased from higher recruiting expense, directors fees, card cash expense, education and training, loan collection expense, item processing expense, and courier and armored services.
Other operating expense increased from higher recruiting expense, directors fees, debit card promotion expense, education and training, loan collection expense, item processing expense, core deposit intangible expense, and courier and armored services.
Excluding municipal deposits, the estimated amount of uninsured customer deposits totaled $319.1 million on December 31, 2024 , and $286.2 million on December 31, 2023. Subordinated Debt See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K, for discussion of subordinated debt.
Subordinated Debt See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K, for discussion of subordinated debt.
Loans The Bank is an active lender with a loan portfolio that includes commercial and residential real estate loans, commercial loans, consumer loans, construction and land development loans, and home equity loans. The Bank’s lending activity is concentrated on individuals, and small and medium-sized businesses primarily in its market areas.
The increase was primarily attributable to a $12.0 million increase in retained earnings and $6.5 million decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Loans The Bank is an active lender with a loan portfolio that includes commercial and residential real estate loans, commercial loans, consumer loans, construction and land development loans, and home equity loans.
Noninterest income categories with moderate increases over the prior year included brokered mortgage fees which increased $133 thousand, or 112%, fees for other customer services which increased $196 thousand, or 25%, wealth management fees which increased $497 thousand, or 16%, and service charges on deposits which increased $342 thousand, or 12%.
Noninterest income categories with moderate increases over the prior year included brokered mortgage fees which increased $397 thousand, or 157.5%, income from bank owned life insurance which increased $389 thousand, or 51.5%, and fees for other customer services which increased $221 thousand, or 22.9%.
Average Deposits and Rates Paid Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Amount Rate Amount Rate Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 422,981 — % $ 397,932 — % Interest-bearing deposits: Interest checking $ 278,558 1.75 % $ 269,551 1.68 % Money market 294,818 2.80 % 219,655 2.22 % Savings 160,795 0.18 % 173,075 0.12 % Time deposits: Less than $250 187,664 3.01 % 84,387 1.94 % Greater than $250 46,846 3.56 % 82,184 2.77 % Brokered deposits 5,080 4.20 % 3,061 3.70 % Total interest-bearing deposits $ 973,761 2.15 % $ 831,913 1.64 % Total deposits $ 1,396,742 $ 1,229,845 The table above includes brokered deposits greater than $100 thousand.
Average Deposits and Rates Paid Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Amount Rate Amount Rate Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 527,756 — % $ 422,981 — % Interest-bearing deposits: Interest checking $ 377,944 1.29 % $ 278,558 1.75 % Money market 332,467 2.22 % 294,818 2.80 % Savings 210,510 0.36 % 160,795 0.18 % Time deposits: Less than $250 292,203 3.02 % 192,456 3.01 % Greater than $250 71,438 3.44 % 46,846 3.56 % Brokered deposits — — % 288 4.82 % Total interest-bearing deposits $ 1,284,562 1.89 % $ 973,761 2.15 % Total deposits $ 1,812,318 $ 1,396,742 As of December 31, 2025 the estimated amount of total uninsured deposits was $538.2 million.