The capital conservation buffer rule requires the Bank to maintain (i) a minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (which is added to the 4.5% common equity Tier 1 ratio, effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7.0%), (ii) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 6.0% Tier 1 capital ratio, effectively resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%), (iii) a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 8.0% total capital ratio, effectively resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5%), and (iv) a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets.
The capital conservation buffer rule requires the Bank to maintain (i) a minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 to 49 risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (which is added to the 4.5% common equity Tier 1 ratio, effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7.0%), (ii) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 6.0% Tier 1 capital ratio, effectively resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%), (iii) a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 8.0% total capital ratio, effectively resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5%), and (iv) a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets.
Consumer Central Lenders can co-approve consumer, home equity lines of credit and home equity loan requests up to their stated authorities. Officers in Categories A through F have lesser authorities and with approval of an Executive officer may extend loans to borrowers with exposure of $5.0 million on a secured basis and $3.0 million unsecured.
Consumer Central Lenders can co-approve consumer, home equity lines of credit and home equity loan requests up to their stated authorities. 25 Officers in Categories A through F have lesser authorities and with approval of an Executive officer may extend loans to borrowers with exposure of $5.0 million on a secured basis and $3.0 million unsecured.
Management also assesses the risk of credit losses arising from changes in economic conditions; the nature and volume of the loan portfolio; the volume and severity of delinquencies and adversely classified loan balances; lending policy and procedures; credit administration and lending staff; loan review; concentrations of credit and the value of underlying collateral in determining the recorded balance of the allowance for credit losses.
Management also assesses the risk of credit losses arising from changes in economic conditions; the nature 27 and volume of the loan portfolio; the volume and severity of delinquencies and adversely classified loan balances; lending policy and procedures; credit administration and lending staff; loan review; concentrations of credit and the value of underlying collateral in determining the recorded balance of the allowance for credit losses.
This evaluation is inherently subjective because it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. In evaluating the level of the allowance, we 27 consider a range of possible assumptions and outcomes related to the various factors identified above.
This evaluation is inherently subjective because it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. In evaluating the level of the allowance, we consider a range of possible assumptions and outcomes related to the various factors identified above.
The amount of allowance for credit losses allocated to each loan category is based on the amount of delinquent loans in that loan category, the status of nonperforming assets in that loan category, the historical losses for that loan category, the evaluation of qualitative factors impacting the portfolio and the financial condition of certain borrowers 42 whose financial conditional is monitored on a periodic basis.
The amount of allowance for credit losses allocated to each loan category is based on the amount of delinquent loans in that loan category, the status of nonperforming assets in that loan category, the historical losses for that loan category, the evaluation of qualitative factors impacting the portfolio and the financial condition of certain borrowers whose financial conditional is monitored on a periodic basis.
Officers in Categories A through F 25 can also utilize the co-approval of the Regional and Small Business Credit Officers to extend loans with exposures up to $2.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively on a secured basis, and up to $1 million and $750 thousand, respectively on an unsecured basis.
Officers in Categories A through F can also utilize the co-approval of the Regional and Small Business Credit Officers to extend loans with exposures up to $2.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively on a secured basis, and up to $1 million and $750 thousand, respectively on an unsecured basis.
Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements presented in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of the 2024 Form 10-K, provides additional information concerning the determination of the allowance for credit losses on loans. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES This report refers to certain financial measures that are computed under a basis other than GAAP ("non-GAAP").
Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements presented in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of the 2025 Form 10-K, provides additional information concerning the determination of the allowance for credit losses on loans. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES This report refers to certain financial measures that are computed under a basis other than GAAP ("non-GAAP").
The final rules require the Bank to comply with the following minimum capital ratios: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% of risk-weighted assets; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.0% of risk-weighted assets; (iii) a total capital ratio of 8.0% of risk-weighted assets; and (iv) a leverage ratio of 4.0% of total assets.
The risk-based capital rules require the Bank to comply with the following minimum capital ratios: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% of risk-weighted assets; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.0% of risk-weighted assets; (iii) a total capital ratio of 8.0% of risk-weighted assets; and (iv) a leverage ratio of 4.0% of total assets.
The table titled “Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans” shows the amount of the allowance for credit losses which is allocated to the indicated loan categories, along with that category’s percentage of total loans, at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
The table titled “Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans” shows the amount of the allowance for credit losses which is allocated to the indicated loan categories, along with that category’s percentage of total loans, at December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The Bank also earns fees on services provided through the Bank of Clarke Wealth Management Division, which is the Bank’s investment management division that offers both trust services and investment sales, mortgage originations and deposit operations.
The Bank also earns fees on services provided through the Bank of Clarke Wealth Management Division, which is the Bank’s investment management division that offers both trust services and investment sales, mortgage originations, loan sales to the secondary market, and deposit operations.
As of or for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Income Statement Data: Interest and dividend income $ 91,321 $ 83,093 $ 54,686 $ 42,676 $ 38,908 Interest expense 40,094 32,837 5,473 1,677 3,281 Net interest income $ 51,227 $ 50,256 $ 49,213 $ 40,999 $ 35,627 Provision for credit losses 2,551 1,649 1,830 1,483 1,457 Net interest income after provision for credit losses $ 48,676 $ 48,607 $ 47,383 $ 39,516 $ 34,170 Noninterest income 21,557 14,780 13,345 11,320 8,579 Net revenue $ 70,233 $ 63,387 $ 60,728 $ 50,836 $ 42,749 Noninterest expenses 51,332 52,754 43,057 38,049 29,441 Income before income taxes $ 18,901 $ 10,633 $ 17,671 $ 12,787 $ 13,308 Applicable income taxes 3,558 1,276 3,150 1,766 2,136 Net Income $ 15,343 $ 9,357 $ 14,521 $ 11,021 $ 11,172 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets 0.85 % 0.54 % 1.02 % 0.90 % 1.11 % Return on average equity 13.77 % 9.05 % 14.06 % 10.28 % 11.03 % Shareholders’ equity to assets 6.38 % 5.94 % 6.29 % 8.46 % 9.30 % Dividend payout ratio 28.01 % 45.11 % 27.58 % 34.38 % 31.80 % Non-performing loans to total loans 0.14 % 0.40 % 0.19 % 0.28 % 0.57 % Non-performing assets to total assets 0.14 % 0.34 % 0.16 % 0.21 % 0.47 % Share and Per Share Data: Net income, basic $ 4.32 $ 2.66 $ 4.17 $ 3.20 $ 3.27 Net income, diluted 4.32 2.66 4.17 3.20 3.27 Cash dividends declared 1.21 1.20 1.15 1.10 1.04 Book value 33.52 30.78 29.15 31.93 30.86 Market price 36.40 30.00 35.95 34.65 29.50 Average shares outstanding, basic 3,553,919 3,523,547 3,482,368 3,440,080 3,417,543 Average shares outstanding, diluted 3,553,919 3,523,547 3,482,368 3,440,080 3,417,543 Balance Sheet Data: Total securities $ 128,887 $ 147,011 $ 158,389 $ 193,370 $ 166,222 Total loans 1,467,049 1,462,686 1,323,783 985,720 836,334 Total assets 1,866,215 1,825,597 1,616,717 1,303,038 1,130,152 Total deposits 1,575,156 1,506,322 1,264,075 1,177,235 1,013,087 Shareholders’ equity 118,987 108,379 101,729 110,280 105,074 24 MANAGEMENT’S STRATEGY The Company strives to be an outstanding financial institution in its market by building solid sustainable relationships with: (1) its customers, by providing highly personalized customer service, a network of conveniently placed branches and ATMs, a competitive variety of products/services and courteous, professional employees, (2) its employees, by providing generous benefits, a positive work environment, advancement opportunities and incentives to exceed expectations, (3) its communities, by participating in local concerns, providing monetary support, supporting employee volunteerism and providing employment opportunities, and (4) its shareholders, by providing sound profits and returns, sustainable growth, regular dividends and committing to our local, independent status.
As of or for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Income Statement Data: Interest and dividend income $ 99,005 $ 91,321 $ 83,093 $ 54,686 $ 42,676 Interest expense 36,391 40,094 32,837 5,473 1,677 Net interest income $ 62,614 $ 51,227 $ 50,256 $ 49,213 $ 40,999 Provision for credit losses 3,701 2,551 1,649 1,830 1,483 Net interest income after provision for credit losses $ 58,913 $ 48,676 $ 48,607 $ 47,383 $ 39,516 Noninterest income 6,883 21,557 14,780 13,345 11,320 Net revenue $ 65,796 $ 70,233 $ 63,387 $ 60,728 $ 50,836 Noninterest expenses 55,871 51,332 52,754 43,057 38,049 Income before income taxes $ 9,925 $ 18,901 $ 10,633 $ 17,671 $ 12,787 Income tax expense 1,711 3,558 1,276 3,150 1,766 Net Income $ 8,214 $ 15,343 $ 9,357 $ 14,521 $ 11,021 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets 0.42 % 0.85 % 0.54 % 1.02 % 0.90 % Return on average equity 4.81 % 13.77 % 9.05 % 14.06 % 10.28 % Shareholders’ equity to assets 10.00 % 6.38 % 5.94 % 6.29 % 8.46 % Dividend payout ratio 77.99 % 28.01 % 45.11 % 27.58 % 34.38 % Non-performing loans to total loans 0.98 % 0.14 % 0.40 % 0.19 % 0.28 % Non-performing assets to total assets 0.77 % 0.14 % 0.34 % 0.16 % 0.21 % Share and Per Share Data: Net income, basic $ 1.59 $ 4.32 $ 2.66 $ 4.17 $ 3.20 Net income, diluted 1.59 4.32 2.66 4.17 3.20 Cash dividends declared 1.24 1.21 1.20 1.15 1.10 Book value 35.14 33.52 30.78 29.15 31.93 Market price 39.80 36.40 30.00 35.95 34.65 Average shares outstanding, basic 5,178,488 3,553,919 3,523,547 3,482,368 3,440,080 Average shares outstanding, diluted 5,178,488 3,553,919 3,523,547 3,482,368 3,440,080 Balance Sheet Data: Total securities $ 123,329 $ 128,887 $ 147,011 $ 158,389 $ 193,370 Total loans 1,473,077 1,467,049 1,462,686 1,323,783 985,720 Total assets 1,888,626 1,866,215 1,825,597 1,616,717 1,303,038 Total deposits 1,607,360 1,575,156 1,506,322 1,264,075 1,177,235 Shareholders’ equity 188,839 118,987 108,379 101,729 110,280 24 MANAGEMENT’S STRATEGY The Company strives to be an outstanding financial institution in its market by building solid sustainable relationships with: (1) its customers, by providing highly personalized customer service, a network of conveniently placed branches and ATMs, a competitive variety of products/services and courteous, professional employees, (2) its employees, by providing generous benefits, a positive work environment, advancement opportunities and incentives to exceed expectations, (3) its communities, by participating in local concerns, providing monetary support, supporting employee volunteerism and providing employment opportunities, and (4) its shareholders, by providing sound profits and returns, sustainable growth, regular dividends and committing to our local, independent status.
The following table presents a summarized statement of operations for the community banking business segment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
The following table presents a summarized statement of income for the community banking business segment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The following table provides the components of noninterest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, which are included within the respective Consolidated Statements of Income headings. The following paragraphs provide information about activities which are included within the respective Consolidated Statements of Income headings. Variances that the Company believes require explanation are discussed below the table.
The following table provides the components of noninterest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, which are included within the respective Consolidated Statements of Income headings. Variances that the Company believes require explanation are discussed below the table.
These forward looking statements are subject to significant uncertainties because they are based upon or are affected by factors including: • difficult market conditions in our industry; • the ability to successfully manage growth or implement growth strategies if the Bank is unable to identify attractive markets, locations or opportunities to expand in the future or if the Bank is unable to successfully integrate new branches, business lines or other growth opportunities into its existing operations; • competition with other banks and financial institutions, and companies outside of the banking industry, including those companies that have substantially greater access to capital and other resources; • the successful management of interest rate risk; • risks inherent in making loans such as repayment risks and fluctuating collateral values; • changes in general economic and business conditions in the Bank’s market area; • reliance on the Bank’s management team, including the ability to attract and retain key personnel; • changes in interest rates and interest rate policies; • maintaining capital levels adequate to support growth; • maintaining cost controls and asset qualities as new branches are opened or acquired; • demand, development and acceptance of new products and services; • deposit flows; • the Bank's ability to manage liquidity; • the cost and availability of secondary funding sources; • effects of the soundness of other financial institutions; • problems with technology utilized by the Bank; • changing trends in customer profiles and behavior; • geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of terrorism, international hostilities, or actions taken by the U.S. or other governments in response to acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in the U.S. and abroad; • the Company's potential exposure to fraud, negligence, computer theft, and cyber-crime; • potential impact on us of existing and future legislation and regulations; • changes in accounting policies and banking and other law and regulations; and • other factors described in Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” in this annual report on Form 10-K.
Some of the factors that might cause these differences include the following: • difficult market conditions in our industry; • the ability to successfully manage growth or implement growth strategies if the Bank is unable to identify attractive markets, locations or opportunities to expand in the future or if the Bank is unable to successfully integrate new branches, business lines or other growth opportunities into its existing operations; • competition with other banks and financial institutions, and companies outside of the banking industry, including those companies that have substantially greater access to capital and other resources; • the successful management of interest rate risk; • risks inherent in making loans such as repayment risks and fluctuating collateral values; • the Company's ability to successfully resolve non-performing assets; • changes in general economic and business conditions in the Bank’s market area; • reliance on the Bank’s management team, including the ability to attract and retain key personnel; • changes in interest rates and interest rate policies; • maintaining capital levels adequate to support growth; • maintaining cost controls and asset qualities as new branches are opened or acquired; • demand, development and acceptance of new products and services; • deposit flows; • the Bank's ability to manage liquidity; • the cost and availability of secondary funding sources; • effects of the soundness of other financial institutions; • problems with technology utilized by the Bank; • changing trends in customer profiles and behavior; • geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of terrorism, international hostilities, or actions taken by the U.S. or other governments in response to acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in the U.S. and abroad; • the economic impact of duties, tariffs or other barriers or restrictions on trade, any retaliatory counter measures, or the volatility and uncertainty arising there from; • political developments, including government shutdowns, and other significant disruptions and changes in the funding, size, scope, and efficiencies of the federal government, its agencies and services; • the Company's potential exposure to fraud, negligence, computer theft, and cyber-crime; • potential impact on us of existing and future legislation and regulations; • changes in accounting policies and banking and other law and regulations; and • other factors described in Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” in this annual report on Form 10-K.
Gain on the sale and disposal of bank premises and equipment was $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 reflecting the sale of the Company's operating center and branch building in a sales-leaseback transaction during the fourth quarter, resulting in a realized gain of $3.9 million.
Gain on the sale and disposal of bank premises and equipment decreased during the year ended December 31, 2025 due to sale of the Company's operating center and branch building in a sales-leaseback transaction during the fourth quarter of 2024, which resulted in a realized gain of $3.9 million.
Other noninterest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was up by $6.4 million, or 87.70% compared to the same period in 2023 primarily reflecting the sale of the Company's operating center and branch building in a sales-leaseback transaction, resulting in a realized gain of $3.9 million.
Other noninterest income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 decreased compared to the same period in 2024 primarily reflecting the sale of the Company's operating center and branch building in a sales-leaseback transaction, resulting in a realized gain of $3.9 million during 2024.
Three marine vessels and three commercial vehicles, were repossessed during 2024 and placed into repossessed assets. Sales of repossessed assets during 2024 included the three commercial vehicles and a marine vessel repossessed in 2023. A net loss of $204 thousand was recognized on the sale of repossessed assets for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024.
Sales of repossessed assets during 2025 included three marine vessel repossessed in 2024 and three of the four marine vessels repossessed during 2025. A net loss of $302 thousand and $204 thousand was recognized on the sale of repossessed assets for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Gains on properties acquired through foreclosure where the fair value less costs to sell exceeds the related loan balance and there have been no prior charge-offs are recorded to current earnings. In addition, the Company may, under certain circumstances, modify loans.
Gains on properties acquired through foreclosure where the fair value less costs to sell exceeds the related loan balance and there have been no prior charge-offs are recorded to current earnings. Loans secured by other assets, such as marine vessels, are recorded in a similar manner when a repossession occurs. In addition, the Company may, under certain circumstances, modify loans.
This commitment is more fully discussed in the “Asset Quality” section. 32 Noninterest Income Total noninterest income was $21.6 million and $14.8 million during 2024 and 2023, respectively. This represents an increase of $6.8 million or 45.85% for 2024. Management reviews the activities which generate noninterest income on an ongoing basis.
This commitment is more fully discussed in the “Asset Quality” section. Noninterest Income Total noninterest income was $6.9 million and $21.6 million during 2025 and 2024, respectively. This represents a decrease of $14.7 million or 68.07% for 2025. Management reviews the activities which generate noninterest income on an ongoing basis.
Marine Lending The Bank's marine loan portfolio is comprised of originated retail loans. In August 2023, the Company completed a sale of specific assets from its marine lending segment and reduced its workforce associated with the marine lending division, as it ceased accepting new marine lending business.
Marine Lending The Bank's marine loan portfolio is comprised of originated retail loans. The Company ceased accepting new marine business in August 2023, upon completion of a sale of specific assets from its marine lending segment.
Wealth management fee income is comprised of income from fiduciary activities as well as commissions from the sale of non-deposit investment products. The amount of income from fiduciary activities is determined by the number of active accounts and total assets under management.
Wealth management fee income is primarily comprised of income from fiduciary activities and commissions from the sale of non-deposit investment products. The amount of income from fiduciary activities is determined by the number of active accounts and total assets under management. Income from investment sales increased due to the continued attractiveness of brokerage and advisory investments products.
The weighted average is calculated based on the relative amortized costs of the securities. Although mortgage-backed securities have definitive maturities, they provide monthly principal curtailments which can be reinvested at a prevailing rate and for a different term.
Although mortgage-backed securities have definitive maturities, they provide monthly principal curtailments which can be reinvested at a prevailing rate and for a different term.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation The purpose of this discussion is to focus on the important factors affecting the financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources of Eagle Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”).
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation The purpose of this discussion is to focus on certain information relevant to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources.
This is a decrease of $3.5 million when compared to the December 31, 2023 balance of $6.1 million. This decrease resulted mostly from a decrease in nonaccrual loans. Nonaccrual loans were $2.1 million at December 31, 2024 and $5.6 million at the end of 2023.
This increase of $12.0 million when compared to the December 31, 2024 balance of $2.6 million resulted mostly from the increase in nonaccrual loans. Nonaccrual loans were $14.4 million at December 31, 2025 and $2.1 million at the end of 2024.
The provision for credit losses in 2024 resulted largely from a $1.9 million provision against the marine portfolio due to charge-offs against six marine loans totaling $1.8 million.
The provision for credit losses in 2024 resulted largely from a $1.9 million provision against the marine portfolio due to charge-offs against six marine loans totaling $1.8 million. Specific reserve allocations were $467 thousand and $248 thousand at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including tax-equivalent net interest income and efficiency ratio, to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company's operational performance and to enhance investors' overall understanding of such financial performance. The methodology for determining these non-GAAP measures may differ among companies.
The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP noninterest income, non-GAAP earnings per share, non-GAAP return on average equity and average assets, tax-equivalent net interest income and efficiency ratio, to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company's operational performance and to enhance investors' overall understanding of such financial performance.
OPERATING STRATEGY The Bank is a locally managed financial institution as well as predominantly locally owned. While the Company expanded its ownership to institutional investors though a public offering of its common stock in February 2025, its operating strategy remains the same. The public offering increased the number of shares outstanding by 50% and added approximately $53.5 million in capital.
OPERATING STRATEGY The Bank is a locally managed, commercial focused banking institution operating in several of the country's most attractive markets. The Company expanded its ownership to institutional investors through a public offering of its common stock in February 2025, increasing the number of shares outstanding by 50% and added approximately $53.5 million in capital.
The Company calculates and reviews this ratio as a means of evaluating operational efficiency. 35 The calculation of the efficiency ratio for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows: December 31, 2024 2023 (in thousands) Summary of Operating Results: Noninterest expenses (GAAP) $ 51,332 $ 52,754 Less: Loss (Gain) on other real estate owned and repossessed assets 204 (7 ) Adjusted noninterest expenses (non-GAAP) $ 51,128 $ 52,761 Net interest income $ 51,227 $ 50,256 Noninterest income (GAAP) $ 21,557 $ 14,780 Less: Gain on the sale of marine finance assets — 435 Less: Gain on the sale and disposal of premises and equipment 3,863 14 Less: Life insurance proceeds 935 — Adjusted noninterest income (non-GAAP) $ 16,759 $ 14,331 Tax equivalent adjustment (1) 114 108 Total net interest income and noninterest income, adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 68,100 $ 64,695 Efficiency ratio 75.08 % 81.55 % (1) Includes tax-equivalent adjustments on loans and securities using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
The calculation of the efficiency ratio for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows: December 31, 2025 2024 (in thousands) Summary of Operating Results: Noninterest expenses (GAAP) $ 55,871 $ 51,332 Less: Loss on other real estate owned and repossessed assets 353 204 Adjusted noninterest expenses (non-GAAP) $ 55,518 $ 51,128 Net interest income $ 62,614 $ 51,227 Noninterest income (GAAP) $ 6,883 $ 21,557 Less: (Loss) on sales of securities (12,425 ) — Less: (Loss) Gain on the sale and disposal of premises and equipment (19 ) 3,863 Less: Life insurance proceeds — 935 Adjusted noninterest income (non-GAAP) $ 19,327 $ 16,759 Tax equivalent adjustment (1) 105 114 Total net interest income and noninterest income, adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 82,046 $ 68,100 Efficiency ratio 67.67 % 75.08 % (1) Includes tax-equivalent adjustments on loans and securities using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
During 2024, the Company sold $59.0 million in mortgage loans on the secondary market and $14.3 million in Small Business Association ("SBA") loans. During 2023, the Company sold $32.1 million in mortgage loans on the secondary market, $51.7 million of loans from the commercial and consumer loan portfolios and $8.0 million in SBA loans.
During 2025, the Company sold $89.7 million in mortgage loans on the secondary market and $21.8 million in Small Business Association ("SBA") loans. During 2024, the Company sold $59.0 million in mortgage loans on the secondary market and $14.3 million in SBA loans.
The provision for credit losses in 2024 and 2023 reflected the level of net charge-offs and the specific reserve allocation in addition to loan growth in the portfolio.
The provision for credit losses for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $3.7 million and $2.6 million, respectively. The provision for credit losses in 2025 and 2024 reflected the level of net charge-offs and the specific reserve allocation in addition to loan growth in the portfolio.
Maturities of Certificates of Deposit and Other Time Deposits of $250,000 and Greater (dollars in thousands) Within Three Months Three to Six Months Six to Twelve Months Over One Year Total Percent of Total Deposits December 31, 2024 $ 48,631 $ 64,733 $ 72,898 $ 9,520 $ 195,782 12.43 % The table titled “Certificates of Deposit and Other Time Deposits Otherwise Uninsured" shows the balances of certificates of deposit that were in excess of the FDIC insurance limit at December 31, 2024.
Maturities of Certificates of Deposit and Other Time Deposits of $250,000 and Greater (dollars in thousands) Within Three Months Three to Six Months Six to Twelve Months Over One Year Total Percent of Total Deposits December 31, 2025 $ 59,007 $ 59,308 $ 62,892 $ 3,047 $ 184,254 11.46 % The table titled “Certificates of Deposit and Other Time Deposits Otherwise Uninsured" shows the balances of certificates of deposit that were in excess of the FDIC insurance limit at December 31, 2025.
Beginning in the third quarter of 2024, the Company pledged available for sale mortgage-backed securities with the Federal Reserve Bank discount window, which reduced its liquid assets and reinforced its ability to obtain liquidity from the Federal Reserve Bank discount window. At December 31, 2024 the Company had $74.0 million in funds available through the discount window.
The Company pledges available for sale mortgage-backed securities with the Federal Reserve Bank discount window, which while reducing its liquid assets it reinforces its ability to obtain liquidity from the Federal Reserve Bank discount window. At December 31, 2025 the Company had $63.2 million in funds available through the discount window.
These loan sales resulted in gains of $2.1 million and $1.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Income from holdings in small business investment companies increased during 2024 as the result of higher cash distributions received compared to 2023. The level of distributions are based on the results of the individual companies performance.
These loan sales resulted in gains of $3.4 million and $2.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Income from holdings in small business investment companies decreased during 2025 compared to 2024.
Services charges on deposit accounts increased when comparing the year ended December 31, 2024 to 2023. This increase is mainly due to increases in overdraft charges. Overdraft charges can fluctuate based on changes in customer activity and number of accounts.
Services charges on deposit accounts increased when comparing the year ended December 31, 2025 to 2024. This increase is mainly due to growth in the number of accounts as well as higher levels of overdraft charges.
Basic and diluted earnings per share were $4.32 and $2.66 for 2024 and 2023, respectively. Return on average assets (“ROA”) measures how efficiently the Company uses its assets to produce net income. Factors reflected within this efficiency include the Company’s asset mix, funding sources, pricing, fee generation, and cost control.
Return on average assets (“ROA”) measures how efficiently the Company uses its assets to produce net income. Factors reflected within this efficiency include the Company’s asset mix, funding sources, pricing, fee generation, and cost control. Return on average equity (“ROE”) measures the utilization of shareholders’ equity in generating net income.
The total amount maturing within one year is $186.3 million, or 95.14%, of the total amount outstanding.
The total amount maturing within one year is $181.2 million, or 98.35%, of the total amount outstanding.
The total amount maturing within one year is $125.0 million, or 96.51%, of the total amount outstanding.
The total amount maturing within one year is $121.7 million, or 98.54%, of the total amount outstanding.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides information about the off-balance sheet arrangements which arise through the lending activities of the Company. These arrangements increase the degree of both credit and interest rate risk beyond that which is recognized through the financial assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. 47
These arrangements increase the degree of both credit and interest rate risk beyond that which is recognized through the financial assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. 51
The Bank also incurs noninterest expenses associated with compensating employees, maintaining and acquiring fixed assets, and purchasing goods and services necessary to support its daily operations. The Bank has a marketing department which seeks to develop new business.
The Bank also incurs noninterest expenses associated with compensating employees, maintaining and acquiring fixed assets, and purchasing goods and services necessary to support its daily operations. The Bank maintains a full-service marketing department dedicated to driving new business and increasing awareness of the Bank's banking, lending, and wealth management offerings across its footprint.
Income Taxes Income tax expense was $3.6 million and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts correspond to an effective tax rate of 18.82% and 12.00% for 2024 and 2023, respectively.
These amounts correspond to an effective tax rate of 17.24% and 18.82% for 2025 and 2024, respectively. Total income tax expense is comprised of federal and state income taxes of $1.6 million and $100 thousand, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2025 and $3.4 million and $134 thousand, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Accordingly, the results of operations for the Company are dependent upon the operations of the Bank. The Bank conducts a commercial banking business which consists of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those funds in commercial, consumer and real estate loans and corporate, municipal and U.S. government agency securities.
The Bank conducts a commercial banking business which consists of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those funds in commercial, consumer and real estate loans and mortgage-backed securities, municipal and U.S. government agency securities. The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Certificates of Deposit and Other Time Deposits Otherwise Uninsured (dollars in thousands) Within Three Months Three to Six Months Six to Twelve Months Over One Year Total Percent of Total Deposits December 31, 2024 $ 36,881 $ 42,233 $ 45,898 $ 4,520 $ 129,532 8.22 % 44 CAPITAL RESOURCES Total shareholders’ equity on December 31, 2024 was $119.0 million, reflecting a percentage of total assets of 6.38% as compared to $108.4 million and 5.94% at December 31, 2023.
Certificates of Deposit and Other Time Deposits Otherwise Uninsured (dollars in thousands) Within Three Months Three to Six Months Six to Twelve Months Over One Year Total Percent of Total Deposits December 31, 2025 $ 42,257 $ 35,559 $ 43,892 $ 1,797 $ 123,505 7.68 % CAPITAL RESOURCES Total shareholders’ equity on December 31, 2025 was $188.9 million, reflecting a percentage of total assets of 10.00% as compared to $119.0 million and 6.38% at December 31, 2024.
For real estate loans, upon foreclosure, the properties are recorded at the fair value of the property based on current appraisals and other current market trends, less selling costs. If a write down of the OREO property is necessary at the time of foreclosure, the amount is charged-off against the allowance for credit losses on loans.
Finally, there may be actual losses that require additional provisions for credit losses to be charged against earnings. For real estate loans, upon foreclosure, the properties are recorded at the fair value of the property based on current appraisals and other current market trends, less selling costs.
(2) Interest and yields on loans include the amortization/accretion of origination costs/fees as well as any purchase premiums or discounts. 30 Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income (dollars in thousands) Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 2023 (in thousands) GAAP Financial Measurements: Interest Income - Loans $ 81,779 $ 75,520 Interest Income - Securities and Other Interest-Earnings Assets 9,542 7,573 Interest Expense - Deposits 31,854 23,630 Interest Expense - Other Borrowings 8,240 9,207 Total Net Interest Income $ 51,227 $ 50,256 Non-GAAP Financial Measurements: Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income - Loans (1) $ 110 $ 104 Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income - Securities (1) 4 4 Total Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income $ 114 $ 108 Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income $ 51,341 $ 50,364 (1) Tax benefit was calculated using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 2024 (in thousands) GAAP Financial Measurements: Interest Income - Loans $ 82,370 $ 81,779 Interest Income - Securities and Other Interest-Earnings Assets 16,635 9,542 Interest Expense - Deposits 32,179 31,854 Interest Expense - Other Borrowings 4,212 8,240 Total Net Interest Income $ 62,614 $ 51,227 Non-GAAP Financial Measurements: Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income - Loans (1) $ 104 $ 110 Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income - Securities (1) 1 4 Total Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income $ 105 $ 114 Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income $ 62,719 $ 51,341 (1) Tax benefit was calculated using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
Noninterest Expenses Total noninterest expenses were $51.3 million and $52.8 million during 2024 and 2023, respectively. This represents a decrease of $1.4 million or 2.70% during 2024. The following table provides the components of noninterest expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, which are included within the respective Consolidated Statements of Income headings.
This represents an increase of $4.5 million or 8.84% during 2025. 35 The following table provides the components of noninterest expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, which are included within the respective Consolidated Statements of Income headings. The following paragraphs provide information about activities which are included within the respective Consolidated Statements of Income headings.
There are three negative implications for earnings when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. First, all interest accrued but unpaid at the date that the loan is placed on non-accrual status is either deducted from interest income or written off as a loss.
First, all interest accrued but unpaid at the date that the loan is placed on non-accrual status is either deducted from interest income or written off as a loss. Second, accruals of interest are discontinued until it becomes certain that both principal and interest can be repaid.
The Company adjusts for non-recurring items such as gains and losses on investment portfolio sales and other gains/losses from OREO, repossessed assets, sale or disposals of bank assets, etc. The tax rate utilized is 21%.
The efficiency ratio is not a measurement under GAAP. It is calculated by dividing total noninterest expenses by the sum of tax-equivalent net interest income and total noninterest income. The Company adjusts for non-recurring items such as gains and losses on investment portfolio sales and other gains/losses from OREO, repossessed assets, sale or disposals of bank assets, etc.
Management’s judgment in determining the level of the allowance is based on evaluations of historical loan losses, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts relevant to the collectability of loans.
Management’s judgment in determining the level of the allowance is based on evaluations of historical loan losses, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts relevant to the collectability of loans. Loans that share common risk characteristics are evaluated collectively using a loss-rate, or cohort methodology to estimate its current expected credit losses on loans.
Analysis of Allowance for Credit Losses (dollars in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net charge-offs (recoveries) Average loans outstanding Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding Net charge-offs (recoveries) Average loans outstanding Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding Construction and Farmland $ (8 ) $ 89,383 (0.01 )% $ (8 ) $ 89,340 (0.01 )% Residential Real Estate (70 ) 367,706 (0.02 )% (18 ) 329,185 (0.01 )% Commercial Real Estate (155 ) 618,843 (0.03 )% — 597,275 — % Commercial 171 102,818 0.17 % 269 95,159 0.28 % Marine 1,778 239,853 0.74 % 126 273,831 0.05 % Consumer 159 29,742 0.53 % 73 34,214 0.21 % All Other Loans 116 12,539 0.93 % 1 13,476 0.01 % Total $ 1,991 $ 1,460,884 0.14 % $ 443 $ 1,432,480 0.03 % Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Allowance for Credit Losses Percent of Loans in Category to Total Loans Allowance for Credit Losses Percent of Loans in Category to Total Loans Construction and Farmland $ 2,387 6.5 % $ 772 5.8 % Residential Real Estate 2,318 24.8 % 4,725 24.5 % Commercial Real Estate 7,251 43.8 % 6,224 41.2 % Commercial 1,433 7.6 % 1,027 7.4 % Marine 1,279 14.4 % 1,153 17.3 % Consumer 238 2.1 % 198 2.9 % All Other Loans 121 0.8 % 394 0.9 % Total $ 15,027 100 % $ 14,493 100 % Deposits Total deposits were $1.58 billion and $1.51 billion at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which represents an increase of $68.8 million or 4.57% during 2024.
Analysis of Allowance for Credit Losses (dollars in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Net charge-offs (recoveries) Average loans outstanding Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding Net charge-offs (recoveries) Average loans outstanding Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding Construction and Farmland $ (5 ) $ 84,528 (0.01 )% $ (8 ) $ 89,383 (0.01 )% Residential Real Estate (277 ) 354,568 (0.08 )% (70 ) 367,706 (0.02 )% Commercial Real Estate 2,771 669,204 0.41 % (155 ) 618,843 (0.03 )% Commercial 332 106,146 0.31 % 171 102,818 0.17 % Marine 580 199,327 0.29 % 1,778 239,853 0.74 % Consumer 94 26,028 0.36 % 159 29,742 0.53 % All Other Loans 92 14,385 0.64 % 116 12,539 0.93 % Total $ 3,587 $ 1,454,186 0.25 % $ 1,991 $ 1,460,884 0.14 % Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Allowance for Credit Losses Percent of Loans in Category to Total Loans Allowance for Credit Losses Percent of Loans in Category to Total Loans Construction and Farmland $ 1,275 5.6 % $ 2,387 6.5 % Residential Real Estate 3,160 24.2 % 2,318 24.8 % Commercial Real Estate 8,163 47.5 % 7,251 43.8 % Commercial 1,312 7.7 % 1,433 7.6 % Marine 710 12.0 % 1,279 14.4 % Consumer 230 2.0 % 238 2.1 % All Other Loans 470 1.0 % 121 0.8 % Total $ 15,320 100 % $ 15,027 100 % 47 Deposits Total deposits were $1.61 billion and $1.58 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Pursuant to the Federal Reserve’s Small Bank Holding Company and Savings and Loan Holding Company Policy Statement, qualifying bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of less than $3 billion, such as the Company, are not subject to consolidated regulatory capital requirements. 45 Analysis of Bank Capital (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Tier 1 Capital: Common stock $ 1,682 $ 1,682 Capital surplus 9,773 9,773 Retained earnings 155,016 144,151 Nonmortgage servicing assets (326 ) (153 ) Total Tier 1 capital $ 166,145 $ 155,453 Common equity tier 1 capital $ 166,145 $ 155,453 Tier 2 Capital: Allowable portion of allowance for credit losses and reserve for off-balance sheet commitments $ 14,493 $ 13,472 Total Tier 2 capital $ 14,493 $ 13,472 Total risk-based capital $ 180,638 $ 168,925 Risk weighted assets $ 1,504,960 $ 1,513,802 Capital Ratios: Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 11.04 % 10.27 % Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 11.04 % 10.27 % Total risk-based capital ratio 12.00 % 11.16 % Tier 1 leverage ratio 8.79 % 8.48 % Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides additional discussion and analysis of regulatory capital requirements.
The following table summarizes the Bank's regulatory capital and related ratios at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024: Analysis of Bank Capital (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2025 2024 Tier 1 Capital: Common stock $ 1,682 $ 1,682 Capital surplus 9,773 9,773 Retained earnings 211,730 155,016 Nonmortgage servicing assets (637 ) (326 ) Total Tier 1 capital $ 222,548 $ 166,145 Common equity tier 1 capital $ 222,548 $ 166,145 Tier 2 Capital: Allowable portion of allowance for credit losses and reserve for off-balance sheet commitments $ 15,128 $ 14,493 Total Tier 2 capital $ 15,128 $ 14,493 Total risk-based capital $ 237,676 $ 180,638 Risk weighted assets $ 1,530,835 $ 1,504,960 Capital Ratios: Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 14.54 % 11.04 % Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 14.54 % 11.04 % Total risk-based capital ratio 15.53 % 12.00 % Tier 1 leverage ratio 11.68 % 8.79 % Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides additional discussion and analysis of regulatory capital requirements.
The Company also had unused lines of credit with financial institutions of $78.0 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had remaining credit availability in the amounts of $454.1 million and $254.3 million, respectively, with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. The Company also had unused lines of credit with financial institutions of $78.0 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The effective tax rate is below the statutory rate of 21%, due primarily to the recognition of tax-exempt life insurance income, qualified rehabilitation credits and tax credits on qualified affordable housing project investments as discussed in Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The effective tax rate is below the statutory rate of 21%, due primarily to the recognition of tax-exempt life insurance income, which also included death benefit proceeds during 2024. The effective tax rate is also impacted by 37 tax-exempt income on investment securities and loans, qualified rehabilitation credits and tax credits on qualified affordable housing project investments.
Unrealized gains or losses on available for sale securities are reported within shareholders’ equity, net of the related deferred tax effect, as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). In conjunction with its capital offering completed in February of 2025, the Company executed on its strategy to restructure its investment securities portfolio.
Net unrealized loss on available for sale securities was $6.7 million at December 31, 2025 as compared to a net unrealized loss of $23.6 million at December 31, 2024. Unrealized gains or losses on available for sale securities are reported within shareholders’ equity, net of the related deferred tax effect, as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
These amounts represent 19.22% and 21.41% of total liabilities at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Securities provide a constant source of liquidity through paydowns and maturities. Also, the Company maintains short-term borrowing arrangements, namely federal funds lines of credit, with larger financial institutions as an additional source of liquidity.
Securities provide a constant source of liquidity through paydowns and maturities. Also, the Company maintains 50 short-term borrowing arrangements, namely federal funds lines of credit, with larger financial institutions as an additional source of liquidity. The Bank’s membership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta also provides a source of borrowings with numerous rate and term structures.
Other operating income decreased primarily as a result of a decline in loan swap fee income recognized during 2024 compared to 2023. Loan swap agreements with initial notional balances of $4.1 million and $20.9 million were entered into during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The decrease was primarily due to death benefit settlement gains of $907 thousand received during the year ended December 31, 2024. Other operating income increased primarily as a result of an increase in loan swap fee income recognized on agreements with initial notional balances totaling $21.6 million and $4.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 respectively.
The following table titled “Average Balances, Income and Expenses, Yields and Rates” displays the composition of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and their respective yields and rates for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. 29 Average Balances, Income and Expenses, Yields and Rates (dollars in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Average Interest Income/ Average Average Interest Income/ Average Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense Rate Assets: Securities: Taxable $ 138,205 $ 3,551 2.57 % $ 150,187 $ 3,663 2.44 % Tax-Exempt (1) 495 20 4.09 % 507 21 4.13 % Total Securities $ 138,700 $ 3,571 2.58 % $ 150,694 $ 3,684 2.45 % Loans: (2) Taxable 1,446,705 81,366 5.62 % 1,418,916 75,127 5.29 % Non-accrual 3,774 — — % 3,458 — — % Tax-Exempt (1) 10,405 523 5.02 % 10,106 497 4.91 % Total Loans $ 1,460,884 $ 81,889 5.61 % $ 1,432,480 $ 75,624 5.28 % Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits in other banks 114,189 5,975 5.23 % 118,789 3,893 3.28 % Total earning assets $ 1,713,773 $ 91,435 5.34 % $ 1,701,963 $ 83,201 4.89 % Allowance for credit losses (14,793 ) (14,176 ) Total non-earning assets 105,840 59,388 Total assets $ 1,804,820 $ 1,747,175 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Interest-bearing deposits: NOW accounts $ 259,372 $ 6,097 2.35 % $ 244,277 $ 5,238 2.14 % Money market accounts 263,960 5,989 2.27 % 257,496 4,491 1.74 % Savings accounts 134,893 155 0.12 % 151,556 185 0.12 % Time deposits: $250,000 and more 153,398 7,260 4.73 % 116,077 4,756 4.10 % Less than $250,000 276,580 12,353 4.47 % 219,809 8,960 4.08 % Total interest-bearing deposits $ 1,088,203 $ 31,854 2.93 % $ 989,215 $ 23,630 2.39 % Federal funds purchased 11 — 4.19 % 2,801 70 2.50 % Federal Home Loan Bank advances 145,383 6,823 4.69 % 162,548 7,720 4.75 % Subordinated debt 29,476 1,417 4.81 % 29,408 1,417 4.82 % Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 1,263,073 $ 40,094 3.17 % $ 1,183,972 $ 32,837 2.77 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits 412,646 442,539 Other Liabilities 17,714 17,328 Total liabilities $ 1,693,433 $ 1,643,839 Shareholders' equity 111,387 103,336 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,804,820 $ 1,747,175 Net interest income $ 51,341 $ 50,364 Net interest spread 2.17 % 2.12 % Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets 2.34 % 1.93 % Net interest margin 3.00 % 2.96 % (1) Income and yields are reported on a tax-equivalent basis using the federal tax rate of 21%.
This measurement is affected by the same factors as ROA with consideration to how much of the Company’s assets are funded by the shareholders. 30 Average Balances, Income and Expenses, Yields and Rates (Tax-Equivalent Basis) The following table shows average balance, interest, and yield/rate information, as well as net interest margin on a tax- eq uivalent basis for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Average Interest Income/ Average Average Interest Income/ Average Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense Rate Assets: Securities: Taxable $ 120,646 $ 4,792 3.97 % $ 138,205 $ 3,551 2.57 % Tax-Exempt (1) 87 4 4.60 % 495 20 4.09 % Total Securities $ 120,733 $ 4,796 3.97 % $ 138,700 $ 3,571 2.58 % Loans: (2) Taxable 1,432,473 81,978 5.72 % 1,446,705 81,366 5.62 % Non-accrual 11,944 — — % 3,774 — — % Tax-Exempt (1) 9,769 496 5.08 % 10,405 523 5.02 % Total Loans $ 1,454,186 $ 82,474 5.67 % $ 1,460,884 $ 81,889 5.61 % Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits in other banks 269,375 11,840 4.40 % 114,189 5,975 5.23 % Total earning assets $ 1,844,294 $ 99,110 5.37 % $ 1,713,773 $ 91,435 5.34 % Allowance for credit losses (15,351 ) (14,793 ) Total non-earning assets 109,176 105,840 Total assets $ 1,938,119 $ 1,804,820 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Interest-bearing deposits: NOW accounts $ 300,711 $ 6,654 2.21 % $ 259,372 $ 6,097 2.35 % Money market accounts 273,390 6,033 2.21 % 263,960 5,989 2.27 % Savings accounts 128,007 142 0.11 % 134,893 155 0.12 % Time deposits: $250,000 and more 176,777 7,568 4.28 % 153,398 7,260 4.73 % Less than $250,000 292,311 11,782 4.03 % 276,580 12,353 4.47 % Total interest-bearing deposits $ 1,171,196 $ 32,179 2.75 % $ 1,088,203 $ 31,854 2.93 % Federal funds purchased 4 — NM 11 — NM Federal Home Loan Bank advances 57,603 2,795 4.85 % 145,383 6,823 4.69 % Subordinated debt 29,543 1,417 4.80 % 29,476 1,417 4.81 % Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 1,258,346 $ 36,391 2.89 % $ 1,263,073 $ 40,094 3.17 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits 486,606 412,646 Other Liabilities 22,409 17,714 Total liabilities $ 1,767,361 $ 1,693,433 Shareholders' equity 170,758 111,387 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,938,119 $ 1,804,820 Net interest income $ 62,719 $ 51,341 Net interest spread 2.48 % 2.17 % Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets 1.97 % 2.34 % Net interest margin (3) 3.40 % 3.00 % (1) Income and yields are reported on a tax-equivalent basis using the federal tax rate of 21%.
Tax-equivalent net interest income is calculated by adding the tax benefit on certain securities and loans, whose interest is tax-exempt, to total interest income then subtracting total interest expense. The tax rate used to calculate the tax benefit was the federal statutory rate of 21%.
NM = Not Meaningful 31 Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income The following table reconciles tax-equivalent net interest income, which is not a measurement under GAAP, to net interest income. Tax-equivalent net interest income (Non-GAAP) is calculated by adding the tax benefit on certain securities and loans, whose interest is tax-exempt, to total interest income then subtracting total interest expense.
The difference between the amount of other real estate owned and the settlement proceeds is recognized as a gain or loss on the sale of other real estate owned. A net gain of $7 thousand was recognized on the sale of other real estate owned during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
There was one real estate property that foreclosed and sold during 2025, compared to no transactions during 2024. The difference between the amount of other real estate owned and the settlement proceeds is recognized as a gain or loss on the sale of other real estate owned.
The table also shows the ratios for the allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of nonperforming assets and nonperforming assets as a percentage of loans outstanding and other real estate owned. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when collection of principal and interest is doubtful, generally when a loan becomes 90 days past due.
Loans are placed on non-accrual status when collection of principal and interest is doubtful, generally when a loan becomes 90 days past due. There are three negative implications for earnings when a loan is placed on non-accrual status.
Two relationships totaling $908 thousand, or 45.91%, of the loans placed on nonaccrual were added due to delinquent payments and required an allowance for credit losses of $248 thousand based on management's evaluation of the underlying collateral values. The remaining loans added to nonaccrual status during 2024 primarily consisted of four marine loans totaling $1.8 million.
Four additional commercial relationships totaling $2.7 million were added to nonaccrual status during 2025 reflecting their delinquent payment status and required an allowance for credit losses of $467 thousand based on management's evaluation of the underlying collateral values.
Noninterest expenses for twelve months ended December 31, 2024 primarily reflect servicing and collections expenses. 37 The following table presents a summarized statement of operations for the wealth management business segment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Noninterest expenses were down from 2024 due to decreases in loan servicing and collection expenses, which comprise the majority of total noninterest expenses for marine lending. The following table presents a summarized statement of income for the wealth management business segment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Nonperforming and Other Assets Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days and accruing interest, other real estate owned (foreclosed properties), and repossessed assets. The table titled “Nonperforming Assets and Credit Ratios” shows the amount of nonperforming assets and loans past due 90 days and accruing interest outstanding for the past two years.
Loans 90 or more days past due were concentrated in the commercial real estate loan portfolios and reflected the increase in nonaccrual loans. Nonperforming and Other Assets Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days and accruing interest, other real estate owned (foreclosed properties), and repossessed assets.
Accordingly, these loans are risk rated at a level of substandard or lower. At December 31, 2024, other potential problem loans totaled $2.4 million.
Accordingly, these loans are risk rated at a level of substandard or lower. At December 31, 2025, other potential problem loans totaled $1.6 million. All other loans were classified as pass, exhibiting acceptable history of profits, cash flow ability and liquidity.
Liquidity needs are met with cash on hand, deposits in banks, federal funds sold, unpledged securities classified as available for sale, and loans maturing within one year. At December 31, 2024 liquid assets totaled $335.9 million as compared to $367.7 million at December 31, 2023.
LIQUIDITY Liquidity management involves meeting the present and future financial obligations of the Company with the sale or maturity of assets or with the occurrence of additional liabilities. Liquidity needs are met with cash on hand, deposits in banks, federal funds sold, unpledged securities classified as available for sale, and loans maturing within one year.
Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides a reconciliation between income tax expense computed using the federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s actual income tax expense during 2024 and 2023. Business Segments The Company has three reportable operating segments: community banking, marine lending and wealth management. See Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides a reconciliation between income tax expense computed using the federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s actual income tax expense during 2025 and 2024 and Note 25 further discusses qualified affordable housing project investments.
Maturity Distribution and Yields of Securities December 31, 2024 Due in one year or less Due after 1 through 5 years Due after 5 through 10 years Due after 10 years Total Securities available for sale: Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies — % 2.59 % 2.46 % — % 2.57 % Mortgage-backed securities — % — % 1.07 % 1.76 % 1.73 % Obligations of states and political subdivisions, taxable 3.42 % 2.85 % 2.79 % — % 2.96 % Subordinated debt — % — % 4.28 % — % 4.28 % Total taxable 3.42 % 2.65 % 2.60 % 1.76 % 1.90 % Obligations of states and political subdivisions, tax-exempt (1) — % 3.19 % — % — % 3.19 % Total 3.42 % 2.67 % 2.60 % 1.76 % 1.90 % (1) Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using a federal tax rate of 21%.
Maturity Distribution and Yields of Securities December 31, 2025 Due in one year or less Due after 1 through 5 years Due after 5 through 10 years Due after 10 years Total Securities available for sale: Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies — % — % — % 4.83 % 4.83 % U.S. treasury securities 4.27 % — % — % — % 4.27 % Mortgage-backed securities — % 4.82 % 4.32 % 3.30 % 3.59 % Collateralized mortgage obligations — % 5.20 % — % 5.09 % 5.12 % Subordinated debt — % 7.95 % 5.53 % — % 5.91 % Total taxable 4.27 % 5.19 % 4.59 % 3.75 % 4.08 % Total 4.27 % 5.19 % 4.59 % 3.75 % 4.08 % (1) Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using a federal tax rate of 21%. 41 Loan Portfolio The Company’s primary use of funds is supporting lending activities from which it derives the greatest amount of interest income.
December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 $ Change % Change Net Interest Income $ — $ — $ — — % Gain on sales of loans — — — — % Other noninterest income 5,624 4,926 698 14.17 % Net Revenue 5,624 4,926 698 14.17 % Provision for credit losses — — — Noninterest expense 2,823 2,646 177 6.69 % Income before taxes 2,801 2,280 521 22.85 % Income tax expense 588 479 109 22.76 % Net Income $ 2,213 $ 1,801 $ 412 22.88 % Wealth Management's net revenues were up $698 thousand, or 14.17%, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, reflecting increases in both trust services and investment sales income.
December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 $ Change % Change Net Interest Income $ — $ — $ — — % Other noninterest income 7,628 5,624 2,004 35.63 % Net Revenue 7,628 5,624 2,004 35.63 % Noninterest expense 3,267 2,823 444 15.73 % Income before taxes 4,361 2,801 1,560 55.69 % Income tax expense 916 588 328 55.78 % Net Income $ 3,445 $ 2,213 $ 1,232 55.67 % Wealth Management's net revenues increased $2.0 million, or 35.63%, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, reflecting increases in both trust services and investment sales income.
December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 $ Change % Change Wealth management fees $ 5,624 $ 4,926 $ 698 14.17 % Service charges on deposit accounts 1,936 1,810 126 6.96 % Other service charges and fees 4,179 4,413 (234 ) (5.30 )% Gain on the sale of marine finance assets — 435 (435 ) NM Gain on the sale and disposal of bank premises and equipment 3,863 14 3,849 NM Gain on sale of loans 2,141 1,428 713 49.93 % Small business investment company income 1,357 385 972 252.47 % Bank owned life insurance income 1,981 713 1,268 177.84 % Other operating income 476 656 (180 ) (27.44 )% Total noninterest income $ 21,557 $ 14,780 $ 6,777 45.85 % NM - Not Meaningful Wealth management fees increased from 2023 to 2024.
December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 $ Change % Change Wealth management fees $ 7,457 $ 5,624 $ 1,833 32.59 % Service charges on deposit accounts 2,141 1,936 205 10.59 % Other service charges and fees 4,192 4,179 13 0.31 % (Loss) gain on the sale and disposal of bank premises and equipment (19 ) 3,863 (3,882 ) NM (Loss) on sale of securities (12,425 ) — (12,425 ) NM Gain on sale of loans 3,375 2,141 1,234 57.64 % Small business investment company income 251 1,357 (1,106 ) (81.50 )% Bank owned life insurance income 1,099 1,981 (882 ) (44.52 )% Other operating income 812 476 336 70.59 % Total noninterest income $ 6,883 $ 21,557 $ (14,674 ) (68.07 )% NM - Not Meaningful Wealth management fees increased in 2025 compared to 2024.
These marine loans were either repossessed or charged off as of December 31, 2024. In addition, of the $5.6 million nonaccrual balance at December 31, 2023, payoffs totaling $4.6 million were received, $808 thousand was charged off, $99 thousand was transferred to repossessed assets, and two loans totaling $50 thousand remained on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2024.
In addition, of the $2.1 million nonaccrual balance at December 31, 2024, payoffs totaling $1.6 million were received, $89 thousand was charged off, and three loans totaling $316 thousand remained on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2025. Management evaluates the financial condition of borrowers in nonaccrual status and the value of any collateral on these loans.
The increase in marine loan charge-offs of $1.7 million during 2024 was attributable to six loans, which is not believed to be a systemic performance issue or trend. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans was 1.02% and 0.99% at the end of 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Four marine loan relationships had charge-off totaling $580 thousand during 2025 compared to $1.8 million during 2024, which represented six marine relationships. Marine net charge-offs as a percentage to average marine loans outstanding was 0.29% and 0.74%, respectively. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans was 1.04% and 1.02% at the end of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The net interest spread for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was 2.17%, an increase of five basis points compared to 2.12% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Net interest income and net interest margin may experience some decline due to deposit pricing pressure as interest rates change and ongoing competition for new deposits is experienced.
The net interest spread for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 was 2.48%, an increase of 31 basis points compared to 2.17% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024.
There were two loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty totaling $355 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2023 while no loans were modified during 2024. 41 Nonperforming Assets and Credit Ratios (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 2023 Nonaccrual loans $ 2,072 $ 5,645 Loans past due 90 days and accruing interest — 181 Other real estate owned and repossessed assets 514 304 Total nonperforming assets $ 2,586 $ 6,130 Allowance for credit losses on loans $ 15,027 $ 14,493 Gross loans $ 1,467,049 $ 1,462,686 Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonperforming assets 581 % 236 % Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans 1.02 % 0.99 % Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonaccrual loans 725 % 257 % Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.14 % 0.40 % Non-performing assets to period end loans, other real estate owned and repossessed assets 0.18 % 0.42 % Other potential problem loans are defined as performing loans that possess certain risks that management has identified that could result in the loans not being repaid in accordance with their terms.
No loans were modified during 2024. 44 Nonperforming assets and related ratios are detailed in the table below: December 31, 2025 2024 Nonaccrual loans $ 14,398 $ 2,072 Loans past due 90 days and accruing interest 60 — Other real estate owned and repossessed assets 135 514 Total nonperforming assets $ 14,593 $ 2,586 Allowance for credit losses on loans $ 15,320 $ 15,027 Gross loans $ 1,473,077 $ 1,467,049 Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonperforming assets 105 % 581 % Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans 1.04 % 1.02 % Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonaccrual loans 106 % 725 % Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.98 % 0.14 % Non-performing assets to period end loans, other real estate owned and repossessed assets 0.99 % 0.18 % There were $14.6 million in total non-performing assets at December 31, 2025.
Bank owned life insurance ("BOLI") fee income totaled $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $713 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The decrease during the current year period is mainly attributed to lower cash distributions received, based on the results of their performance and timing of distributions. Bank owned life insurance ("BOLI") fee income totaled $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Net charge-offs were $2.0 million for 2024 and $443 thousand for 2023. The year over year increase in net charge-offs was primarily due to the marine portfolio, which had net charge-offs of $1.8 million during 2024, partially offset by a higher level of recoveries during 2024 over 2023.
Recoveries were $559 thousand and $853 thousand for 2025 and 2024, respectively. Net charge-offs were $3.6 million for 2025 and $2.0 million for 2024. The year over year increase in net charge-offs was primarily due to one relationship in the commercial real estate loan portfolio.
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements presented in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Form 10-K. GENERAL The Company is a bank holding company which owns 100% of the stock of Bank of Clarke (the “Bank”).
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto presented in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Form 10-K. Operating results for the year ended December 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results for any future period.
The Company anticipates that a pre-tax loss of approximately $12.6 million resulting from the sales of the investment securities will be recognized in the first quarter of 2025. 38 The table titled “Maturity Distribution and Yields of Securities” shows the maturity period and average yield for the different types of securities in the portfolio at December 31, 2024.
The table titled “Maturity Distribution and Yields of Securities” shows the maturity period and average yield for the different types of securities in the portfolio at December 31, 2025. The weighted average is calculated based on the relative amortized costs of the securities.