11/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/10/2026 13:30
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
GENERAL
The Company is a one-bank holding company headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Company has two subsidiaries, PFC Service Corp., an inactive company, and The Peoples Bank, Biloxi, Mississippi (the "Bank"). The Bank provides a full range of banking, financial and trust services to state, county and local government entities and individuals and small and commercial businesses operating in those portions of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama which are within a fifty mile radius of the Waveland, Wiggins and Gautier branches, the Bank's three most outlying locations (the "trade area").
The following presents Management's discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries. These comments should be considered in combination with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report on Form 10-Q and the Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Forward-Looking Information
Congress passed the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 in an effort to encourage corporations to provide information about a company's anticipated future financial performance. This act provides a safe harbor for such disclosure which protects the companies from unwarranted litigation if actual results are different from management expectations. This report contains forward-looking statements and reflects industry conditions, company performance and financial results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties which could cause the Company's actual results and experience to differ from the anticipated results and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: changes in interest rates and market prices, changes in local economic and business conditions, increased competition for deposits and loans, changes in the availability of funds resulting from reduced liquidity, changes in statutes, government regulations or regulatory policies or practices in general and specifically acts of terrorism, weather or other events beyond the Company's control.
New Accounting Pronouncements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new accounting standard updates during the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The Company does not expect that the updates discussed in the Notes will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Further disclosure is included in Note 1.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Certain critical accounting policies affect the more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Cash and Due from Banks
For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances due from banks; which includes non-interest and interest bearing accounts, and federal funds sold, all of which mature within ninety days.
Investments
Investments which are classified as available for sale are stated at fair value. The determination of the fair value of securities may require Management to develop estimates and assumptions regarding the amount and timing of cash flows.
Allowance for credit losses
In general, the Company uses a broad range of data to estimate current expected credit losses ("CECL"), including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts relevant to assessing the collectability of the cash flows of financial assets.
CECL requires the Bank to measure expected credit losses on financial assets carried at amortized cost on a collective or pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The Bank has determined that Call Report categories will be utilized, and Management will maintain the option to further segment the portfolio if we deem it beneficial to the analysis.
Estimating an appropriate ACL involves a high degree of Management judgment. As such, it is Management's responsibility to record the Bank's best estimate of expected credit losses and provide it to the Board of Directors.
The analysis is prepared and reported to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The option and decision to prepare the analysis more frequently will remain with Management.
The Company's most critical accounting policy relates to its allowance for credit losses, which reflects the estimated losses resulting from the inability of its borrowers to make loan payments. The allowance for credit losses is established and maintained at an amount sufficient to absorb losses on loans and leases held for investment. Credit losses arise not only from credit risk, but also from other risks inherent in the lending process including, but not limited to, collateral risk, operation risk, concentration risk and economic risk. As such, all related risks of lending are considered when assessing the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses.
Management believes that the allowance for credit losses on loans is adequate and appropriate for all periods presented in these financial statements. All credit relationships with an outstanding balance of $50,000 or greater that are included in Management's loan watch list are individually reviewed for credit losses.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes and provides deferred income taxes for all significant income tax temporary differences. As part of the process of preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Company is required to estimate income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating the actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items, such as the provision for credit losses, for tax and financial reporting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities that are included in the consolidated statement of condition. The Company must also assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income, and, to the extent Management believes that recovery is not likely, the Company must establish a valuation allowance. Significant Management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, the deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against the net deferred tax assets. To the extent the Company establishes a valuation allowance or adjusts this allowance in a period, the Company must include an expense or a benefit within the tax provisions in the consolidated statement of operations.
GAAP Reconciliation and Explanation
This Form 10-Q contains non-GAAP financial measures determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures include taxable equivalent interest income and taxable equivalent net interest income. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes they are useful for evaluating our operations and performance over periods of time, as well as in managing and evaluating our business and in discussions about our operations and performance. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide users of our financial information with a meaningful measure for assessing our financial results, as well as comparison to financial results for prior periods. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled financial measures used by other companies. A reconciliation of these operating performance measures to GAAP performance measures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 is included in the table below (in thousands).
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP PERFORMANCE MEASURES
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Interest income |
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Interest income - (GAAP) |
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$ |
7,237 |
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$ |
6,910 |
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$ |
21,785 |
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$ |
21,933 |
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Taxable equivalent adjustment |
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58 |
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66 |
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173 |
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198 |
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Tax equivalent interest income: |
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$ |
7,295 |
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$ |
6,976 |
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$ |
21,958 |
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$ |
22,131 |
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Net interest income |
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Net interest income - (GAAP) |
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$ |
5,136 |
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$ |
4,576 |
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$ |
15,822 |
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$ |
15,716 |
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Taxable equivalent adjustment |
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58 |
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66 |
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173 |
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198 |
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Net tax equivalent interest income: |
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$ |
5,194 |
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$ |
4,642 |
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$ |
15,995 |
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$ |
15,914 |
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OVERVIEW
The Company is a community bank serving the financial and trust needs of its customers in our trade area, which is defined as those portions of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama which are within a fifty mile radius of the Waveland, Wiggins and Gautier branches, the bank subsidiary's three most outlying locations. Maintaining a strong core deposit base and providing commercial and real estate lending in our trade area are the traditional focuses of the Company. Growth has largely been achieved through de novo branching activity, and it is expected that these strategies will continue to be emphasized in the future.
The Company reported net income of $1,116,000 for the third quarter of 2026 compared with net income of $643,000 for the third quarter of 2025. The Company reported net income of $3,459,000 for the first nine months of 2026 compared to net income of $3,195,000 for the first nine months of 2025. Results in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 included a decrease in interest expense attributable to lower cost of funds and borrowings compared to 2025.
Managing the net interest margin remains a key component of the Company's earnings strategy. Following rate increases totaling 100 basis points in 2023 and rate reductions totaling 175 basis points during 2024 and 2025, the Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate during the first half of 2026 before increasing the target range by 25 basis points in September 2026. The Federal Reserve's actions reflected continued concerns regarding inflation despite solid economic growth and a stable labor market.
Monitoring asset quality, estimating potential losses in our loan portfolio, unfunded lending commitments and held to maturity debt securities and addressing non-performing loans continue to be a major focus of the Company. A net provision for credit losses of $42,000 was recorded in the quarter ended September 30, 2026 and $0 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A net provision for credit losses of $28,000 was recorded in the first nine months ended September 30, 2026 as compared with a net reduction of the provision for credit losses of ($5,000) for the first nine months ended September 30, 2025. The Company has worked diligently to address and reduce its non-performing assets. The Company's nonaccrual loans totaled $479,000 and $533,000 at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Most of these loans are collateral-dependent, and the Company has rigorously evaluated the value of its collateral to determine potential losses.
Non-interest income decreased $43,000 for the third quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to lower income from bank-owned life insurance death benefits. Death benefit proceeds recognized during 2025 were nonrecurring in nature. Non-interest income increased $145,000 for the first nine months of 2026 as compared with 2025 results. Results for the first nine months of 2026 included a gain on sale of bank property of $115,000 and higher trust income of $106,000.
Non-interest expenses increased $314,000 for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, as compared with 2025 results. This net increase for the third quarter of 2026 was primarily the result of an increase in salary and benefit expense of $136,000, miscellaneous expense of $124,000, legal expense of $68,000, maintenance and repair expense of $32,000, offset somewhat by lower ATM and debit card expense of $34,000. Non-interest expenses increased $367,000 for the first nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared with 2025 results. This net increase for the first nine months of 2026 was primarily the result of an increase in other expense of $228,000, salary and employee benefits of $151,000 and maintenance and repairs of $53,000.
Total assets at September 30, 2026, increased $48,423,000 as compared with December 31, 2025. Total deposits increased $41,722,000 as governmental entities' balances increased due to additional deposits in several public fund accounts. The increase in deposits caused an increase in new purchases of $35,461,000 available for sale securities.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Interest Income
Net interest income, the amount by which interest income on loans, investments and other interest- earning assets exceeds interest expense on deposits and other borrowed funds, is the single largest component of the Company's income. Management's objective is to provide the largest possible amount of income while balancing interest rate, credit, liquidity and capital risk. Changes in the volume and mix of interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities combined with changes in market rates of interest directly affect net interest income.
Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 as Compared with Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
The Company's average interest-earning assets increased approximately $25,391,000, or 3.73%, from approximately $681,512,000 for the third quarter of 2025 to approximately $706,903,000 for the third quarter of 2026. The Company's average balance sheet increased primarily as average loans increased approximately $39,369,000 which was somewhat offset by an decrease in average investments of approximately $13,830,000 as compared with the third quarter of 2025. Average loans increased as new loans exceeded principal payments, maturities, and charge-offs.
The average yield on interest-earning assets increased from 4.09% for the third quarter of 2025 to 4.13% for the third quarter of 2026. This increase is due to an increase in volume on loans in 2026.
Average interest-bearing liabilities increased approximately $8,859,000 or 1.88%, from approximately $471,714,000 for the third quarter of 2025 to approximately $480,573,000 for the third quarter of 2026. Average savings and interest bearing DDA deposits increased approximately $22,694,000 and time deposits decreased approximately $2,745,000. This increase was mostly due to an increase in public fund deposit accounts. Even though average deposits increased, the Company still evaluates on an ongoing and continuous basis various moderate to severe economic scenarios and does not anticipate a liquidity issue.
The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities for the third quarter of 2026 was 1.75%, compared with 1.98% for the third quarter of 2025. The decrease reflects lower rates and balances on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings and reduced rates paid on certain deposit accounts. Although competition for deposits remains present in the Bank's markets, management believes funding cost pressures have eased and expects the overall cost of funds to remain relatively stable, absent significant changes in market interest rates or competitive conditions.
The Company's net interest margin on a nontax-equivalent basis, which is net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, was 2.91% for the third quarter of 2026 as compared with 2.69% for the third quarter of 2025.
The Company's net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis, which is net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, was 2.94% for the third quarter of 2026 as compared with 2.72% for the third quarter of 2025.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 as Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
The Company's average interest-earning assets decreased approximately $10,848,000, or 1.49%, from approximately $726,283,000 for the first three quarters of 2025 to approximately $715,435,000 for the first three quarters of 2026. The Company's average balance sheet decreased primarily as average investments decreased approximately $41,126,000 along with a decrease in average balances due from financial institutions of approximately $6,025,000 offset somewhat by an increase in average loans of approximately $35,820,000 for the first three quarters of 2026 as compared with the first three quarters of 2025. Average loans increased as new loans exceeded principal payments, maturities, and charge-offs on existing loans. Decreases in average deposits resulted in the decrease in balances due from financial institutions and investments in securities which resulted in a slight increase in average borrowings.
The average yield on earning assets increased from 4.06% for the first three quarters of 2025 to 4.09% for the first three quarters of 2026. This increase is due to an increase in interest rates and volume on loans in 2026.
Average interest-bearing liabilities decreased approximately $24,910,000, or 4.80%, from approximately $519,171,000 for the first three quarters of 2025 to approximately $494,261,000 for the first three quarters of 2026. Average savings and interest bearing DDA balances decreased approximately $17,640,000 and average time deposits decreased approximately $7,304,000. This decrease was mostly caused by the loss of several large public fund deposits towards the end of 2025 following competitive bid processes held in 2025 whereby the public fund deposit accounts were awarded to other local banks. Although average deposits decreased, the Company evaluates on an ongoing and continuous basis various moderate to severe economic scenarios and does not anticipate a liquidity issue.
The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities for the first three quarters of 2025 was 1.60% compared with 1.61% for the first three quarters of 2026. Although the higher interest rate environment resulting from Federal Reserve rate increases during 2022 and 2023 continued to affect funding costs, pressures began to moderate during 2026 as the Bank experienced lower rates and balances on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings and reduced rates paid on certain deposit products. Management expects funding costs to remain relatively stable going forward, subject to market and competitive conditions.
The Company's net interest margin on a nontax-equivalent basis, which is net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, was 2.95% for the first three quarters of 2026 as compared with 2.89% for the first three quarters of 2025.
The Company's net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis, which is net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, was 2.98% for the first three quarters of 2026 as compared with 2.92% for the first three quarters of 2025.
The tables on the following pages analyze the changes in tax-equivalent net interest income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025.
Analysis of Average Balances, Interest Earned/Paid and Yield
(In Thousands)
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 |
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2025 |
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Average Balance |
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Interest Earned/Paid |
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Rate |
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Average Balance |
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Interest Earned/Paid |
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Rate |
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Loans (2)(3) |
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$ |
289,429 |
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$ |
4,460 |
6.16 |
% |
$ |
250,060 |
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$ |
3,870 |
6.19 |
% |
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Balances due from financial institutions |
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4,696 |
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46 |
3.92 |
% |
5,023 |
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57 |
4.54 |
% |
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HTM: |
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Taxable |
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55,297 |
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333 |
2.41 |
% |
66,427 |
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438 |
2.64 |
% |
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Non taxable (1) |
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26,159 |
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200 |
3.05 |
% |
30,037 |
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236 |
3.14 |
% |
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AFS: |
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Taxable |
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325,605 |
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2,219 |
2.73 |
% |
324,475 |
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2,343 |
2.89 |
% |
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Non taxable (1) |
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3,476 |
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24 |
2.81 |
% |
3,428 |
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25 |
2.89 |
% |
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Other |
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2,241 |
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13 |
2.32 |
% |
2,062 |
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7 |
1.36 |
% |
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Total |
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$ |
706,903 |
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$ |
7,295 |
4.13 |
% |
$ |
681,512 |
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$ |
6,976 |
4.09 |
% |
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Savings & interest-bearing DDA |
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$ |
430,801 |
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$ |
1,760 |
1.63 |
% |
$ |
408,107 |
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$ |
1,799 |
1.76 |
% |
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Time deposits |
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36,031 |
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205 |
2.28 |
% |
38,776 |
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247 |
2.55 |
% |
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Other borrowings |
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1 |
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- |
4.02 |
% |
2 |
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- |
4.89 |
% |
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Borrowings from FHLB |
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13,740 |
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136 |
3.96 |
% |
24,829 |
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288 |
4.63 |
% |
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Total |
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$ |
480,573 |
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$ |
2,101 |
1.75 |
% |
$ |
471,714 |
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$ |
2,334 |
1.98 |
% |
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Net tax-equivalent spread |
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2.38 |
% |
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2.11 |
% |
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Net tax-equivalent margin on earning assets |
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2.94 |
% |
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2.72 |
% |
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(1) |
All interest earned is reported on a taxable equivalent basis using a tax rate of 24.95% in 2026 and 2025. See disclosure of Non-GAAP financial measures on page 30. |
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(2) |
Loan fees of $154 and $100 for 2026 and 2025, respectively, are included in these figures. |
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(3) |
Includes nonaccrual loans. |
Analysis of Average Balances, Interest Earned/Paid and Yield
(In Thousands)
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 |
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Average Balance |
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Interest Earned/Paid |
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Rate |
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Average Balance |
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Interest Earned/Paid |
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Rate |
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Loans (2)(3) |
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$ |
275,948 |
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$ |
12,841 |
6.20 |
% |
$ |
240,128 |
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$ |
10,901 |
6.05 |
% |
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Balances due from depository institutions |
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29,394 |
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867 |
3.93 |
% |
35,419 |
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1,157 |
4.36 |
% |
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HTM: |
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Taxable |
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57,108 |
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1,047 |
2.45 |
% |
76,653 |
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1,544 |
2.69 |
% |
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Non taxable (1) |
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27,145 |
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623 |
3.06 |
% |
30,695 |
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717 |
3.11 |
% |
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AFS: |
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Taxable |
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320,733 |
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6,471 |
2.69 |
% |
338,748 |
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7,715 |
3.04 |
% |
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Non taxable (1) |
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3,520 |
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73 |
2.78 |
% |
3,536 |
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77 |
2.94 |
% |
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Other |
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1,587 |
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36 |
3.02 |
% |
1,104 |
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20 |
2.42 |
% |
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Total |
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$ |
715,435 |
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$ |
21,958 |
4.09 |
% |
$ |
726,283 |
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$ |
22,131 |
4.06 |
% |
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Savings & interest- bearing DDA |
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$ |
448,631 |
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$ |
5,081 |
1.51 |
% |
$ |
466,271 |
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$ |
4,957 |
1.42 |
% |
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Time deposits |
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36,938 |
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635 |
2.29 |
% |
44,242 |
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962 |
2.90 |
% |
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Other borrowings |
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1 |
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- |
3.98 |
% |
1 |
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- |
3.47 |
% |
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Borrowings from FHLB |
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8,691 |
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247 |
3.79 |
% |
8,657 |
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298 |
4.59 |
% |
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Total |
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$ |
494,261 |
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$ |
5,963 |
1.61 |
% |
$ |
519,171 |
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$ |
6,217 |
1.60 |
% |
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Net tax-equivalent spread |
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2.48 |
% |
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2.46 |
% |
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Net tax-equivalent margin on earning assets |
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2.98 |
% |
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2.92 |
% |
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(1) |
All interest earned is reported on a taxable equivalent basis using a tax rate of 24.95% in 2026 and 2025. See disclosure of Non-GAAP financial measures on page 30. |
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(2) |
Loan fees of $506 and $314 for 2026 and 2025, respectively, are included in these figures. |
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(3) |
Includes nonaccrual loans. |
Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense
(In Thousands)
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For the Quarter Ended |
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September 30, 2026 compared with September 30, 2025 |
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Volume |
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Rate |
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Rate/Volume |
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Total |
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Interest earned on: |
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Loans |
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$ |
609 |
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$ |
(17) |
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$ |
(2) |
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$ |
590 |
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Balances due from financial institutions |
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(4) |
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(8) |
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1 |
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(11) |
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Held to maturity securities: |
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Taxable |
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(73) |
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(38) |
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6 |
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(105) |
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Non taxable |
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(30) |
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(7) |
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1 |
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(36) |
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Available for sale securities: |
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Taxable |
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8 |
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(132) |
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- |
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(124) |
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Non taxable |
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- |
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(1) |
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- |
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(1) |
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Other |
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1 |
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5 |
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- |
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6 |
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Total |
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$ |
511 |
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$ |
(198) |
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$ |
6 |
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$ |
319 |
|
Interest paid on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Savings & interest-bearing DDA |
|
$ |
100 |
|
$ |
(132) |
|
$ |
(8) |
|
$ |
(40) |
|
Time deposits |
|
(17) |
|
(26) |
|
1 |
|
(42) |
||||
|
Other borrowings |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
||||
|
Borrowings from FHLB |
|
(128) |
|
(42) |
|
18 |
|
(152) |
||||
|
Total |
|
$ |
(45) |
|
$ |
(200) |
|
$ |
11 |
|
$ |
(234) |
Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense
(In Thousands)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
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|
|
|
September 30, 2026 compared with September 30, 2025 |
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Volume |
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Rate |
|
Rate/Volume |
|
Total |
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Interest earned on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Loans |
|
$ |
1,626 |
|
$ |
273 |
|
$ |
41 |
|
$ |
1,940 |
|
Balances due from |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
financial institutions |
|
(197) |
|
(112) |
|
19 |
|
(290) |
||||
|
Held to maturity securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Taxable |
|
(394) |
|
(138) |
|
35 |
|
(497) |
||||
|
Non taxable |
|
(83) |
|
(13) |
|
2 |
|
(94) |
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|
Available for sale securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Taxable |
|
(410) |
|
(880) |
|
46 |
|
(1,244) |
||||
|
Non taxable |
|
- |
|
(4) |
|
- |
|
(4) |
||||
|
Other |
|
9 |
|
5 |
|
2 |
|
16 |
||||
|
Total |
|
$ |
551 |
|
$ |
(869) |
|
$ |
145 |
|
$ |
(173) |
|
Interest paid on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Savings & interest-bearing DDA |
|
$ |
(188) |
|
$ |
323 |
|
$ |
(11) |
|
$ |
124 |
|
Time deposits |
|
(159) |
|
(201) |
|
33 |
|
(327) |
||||
|
Borrowings under Term Fund |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
||||
|
Borrowings from FHLB |
|
1 |
|
(52) |
|
- |
|
(51) |
||||
|
Total |
|
$ |
(346) |
|
$ |
70 |
|
$ |
22 |
|
$ |
(254) |
Provision for Credit Losses
In the normal course of business, the Company assumes risk in extending credit to its customers. This credit risk is managed through compliance with the loan policy, which is approved by the Board of Directors. The policy establishes guidelines relating to underwriting standards, including but not limited to financial analysis, collateral valuation, lending limits, pricing considerations and loan grading. The Company's Loan Review and Special Assets Departments play key roles in monitoring the loan portfolio and managing problem loans. New loans and, on a periodic basis, existing loans are reviewed to evaluate compliance with the loan policy. Loan delinquencies and deposit overdrafts are closely monitored in order to identify developing problems as early as possible. Lenders experienced in workout scenarios consult with loan officers and customers to address non-performing loans. A watch list of credits which pose a potential loss to the Company is prepared based on the loan grading system. This list forms the foundation of the Company's allowance for credit loss computation.
Management relies on its guidelines and existing methodology to monitor the performance of its loan portfolio and identify and estimate potential losses based on the best available information. The potential effect of declines in real estate values and actual losses incurred by the Company were key factors in our analysis. Much of the Company's loan portfolio is secured by real estate requiring careful consideration of real estate changes in value to properly monitor risk.
The provision for credit losses is the amount necessary to maintain the ACL and the reserve for unfunded commitments at a level considered appropriate by management. Factors impacting the provision include loan portfolio growth, changes in the quality and composition of the loan portfolio, the level of nonperforming loans, delinquency and charge-off trends, the level of unfunded commitments and current economic conditions.
The Bank's ongoing, systematic evaluation resulted in the Bank recording a net provision for credit losses of $42,000 and $0 for the third quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively. The Bank recorded a provision for the allowance for credit losses of $28,000, and no provision was needed for the allowance for credit losses on held to maturity securities for the first nine months ended September 30, 2026. The Bank recorded a net reduction of the provision for the allowance for credit losses of ($5,000), and no provision was needed for the allowance for credit losses on held to maturity securities for the first nine months ended September 30, 2025.
The Bank's analysis includes evaluating the current values of collateral securing all nonaccrual loans. Nonaccrual loans totaled $479,000 and $533,000 with $86,000 and $100,000 in specific reserves on these loans as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The specific reserves allocated to nonaccrual loans are relatively low as collateral values appear sufficient to cover credit losses, or the loan balances have been charged down to their realizable value.
The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans was 1.06% and 1.11% at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. The Company believes that its allowance for credit losses is appropriate as of September 30, 2026.
The allowance for credit losses is an estimate, and as such, events may occur in the future which may affect its accuracy. The Company anticipates that it is possible that additional information will be gathered in future quarters on loan performance, which may require an adjustment to the allowance for credit losses. Management will continue to closely monitor its portfolio and take such action as it deems appropriate to accurately report its financial condition and results of operations.
Non-interest income
Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 as Compared with Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
Non-interest income decreased $43,000 for the third quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to lower income from bank-owned life insurance death benefits. Death benefit proceeds recognized during 2025 were nonrecurring in nature. The income decreases described are not necessarily recurring and can fluctuate in the normal course of business.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 as Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
Non-interest income increased $145,000 for the first nine months of 2026 as compared with 2025 results. Results for the first nine months of 2026 included a gain on sale of bank property of $115,000 and higher trust income of $106,000. The income increases described are not necessarily recurring and can fluctuate in the normal course of business.
Non-interest expense
Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 as Compared with Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
Non-interest expenses increased $314,000 for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, as compared with 2025 results. This net increase for the third quarter of 2026 was primarily the result of an increase in salary and benefit expense of $136,000, miscellaneous expense of $124,000, legal expense of $68,000, maintenance and repair expense of $32,000, offset somewhat by lower ATM and debit card expense of $34,000. The expense increases described can fluctuate in the normal course of business.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 as Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
Total non-interest expenses increased $367,000 for the first nine months ended September 30, 2026, as compared with 2025 results. This net increase for the first nine months of 2026 was primarily the result of an increase in other expense of $228,000, salary and employee benefits of $151,000 and maintenance and repairs of $53,000. The expense increases described can fluctuate in the normal course of business.
Income Taxes
Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 as Compared with Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
The Company has recorded deferred and current income tax expenses in the third quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Income tax expense decreased $312,000 to ($169,000) for the third quarter of 2026 as compared with tax expense of $143,000 for the third quarter of 2025. This decrease was due to a $398,000 discrete tax adjustment recorded in connection with the completion of prior year state and federal tax returns. The adjustment related primarily to the true up of the state net operating loss carryforward for the impact of U.S. Treasury interest income which had not been fully reflected in the prior year state tax provision, resulting in an understatement of the state Net Operating Loss carryforward. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 was (18%) and 18% respectively.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 as Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
The Company has recorded deferred and current income tax expenses in the first three quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Income tax expense decreased $413,000 to $350,000 for the first three quarters of 2026 as compared with tax expense of $763,000 for the first three quarters of 2025. The effective tax rate for the first three quarters ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 was 9% and 19%, respectively. This decrease was due to a $398,000 discrete tax adjustment recorded in connection with the completion of prior year state and federal tax returns. The adjustment related primarily to the true up of the state net operating loss carryforward for the impact of U.S. Treasury interest income which had not been fully reflected in the prior year state tax provision, resulting in an understatement of the state Net Operating Loss carryforward.
Financial Condition
Cash and due from banks decreased $4,196,000 at September 30, 2026, compared with December 31, 2025. This decrease was due to an increase in loans and available for sale securities.
Available for sale securities increased $29,677,000 and held to maturity securities decreased $10,382,000, respectively at September 30, 2026 compared with December 31, 2025 as the Company decreased its held to maturity securities and
increased its available for sale investment purchases. As securities mature the proceeds are used to reinvest in available for sale securities and loans.
Gross loans increased $32,254,000 at September 30, 2026 compared with December 31, 2025, as new loans outpaced principal payments, maturities, and charge-offs.
Total deposits increased $41,722,000 at September 30, 2026, compared with December 31, 2025. The increase is mainly due to the addition of public fund deposits during the third quarter of 2026. Typically, significant increases or decreases in total deposits and/or significant fluctuations among the different types of deposits from quarter to quarter are anticipated by Management as customers in the casino industry and county and municipal entities reallocate their resources periodically. Deposits from county and municipal entities increase significantly during the first quarter of each year based on property tax collections and are slowly allocated out of the tax collection accounts over the course of the year.
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND CAPITAL ADEQUACY
Strength, security and stability have been the hallmark of the Company since its founding in 1985 and of its bank subsidiary since its founding in 1896. A strong capital foundation is fundamental to the continuing prosperity of the Company and the security of its customers and shareholders.
As of December 31, 2025, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.
During the third quarter of 2023, the community bank leverage ratio (CBLR) framework was elected. The CBLR framework is an optional framework that 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 framework provides a simple measure of capital adequacy for qualifying community banking organizations, consistent with section 201 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act.
Previously, qualifying community banking organizations that elected to use the CBLR framework and that maintained a leverage ratio of greater than 9.00% were considered to have satisfied the risk-based and leverage capital requirements in the generally applicable capital rule. In addition, these institutions were considered to have met the well-capitalized ratio requirements for purposes of section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Effective July 1, 2026, the required leverage ratio under the CBLR was reduced from 9.00% to 8.00% pursuant to a final rule jointly issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on April 26, 2026.
The main components and requirements of the CBLR framework are as follows:
As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Bank's community bank leverage ratio was 14.89% and 15.76%, respectively, both of which exceed the current CBLR minimum of 8.00% effective July 1, 2026.
Management continues to emphasize the importance of maintaining the appropriate capital levels of the Company and has established the goal of being "well-capitalized" by the banking regulatory authorities.
LIQUIDITY
Liquidity represents the Company's ability to adequately provide funds to satisfy demands from depositors, borrowers and other commitments by either converting assets to cash or accessing new or existing sources of funds. Management monitors these funds requirements in such a manner as to satisfy these demands and provide the maximum earnings on its earning assets. The Company manages and monitors its liquidity position through a number of methods, including through the computation of liquidity risk targets and the preparation of various analyses of its funding sources and utilization of those sources on a monthly basis. The Company also uses proforma liquidity projections which are updated on a monthly basis in the management of its liquidity needs and also conducts periodic contingency testing on its liquidity plan.
Deposits, payments of principal and interest on loans, proceeds from maturities of investment securities and earnings on investment securities are the principal sources of funds for the Company. Borrowings from the FHLB, federal funds sold and federal funds purchased are utilized by the Company to manage its daily liquidity position. The Company has also been approved to participate in the Federal Reserve Bank's Discount Window Primary Credit Program. As of September 30, 2026, the Company was able to borrow up to $5,664,528 from the Federal Reserve Bank Discount Window Primary Credit Program. The borrowing limit is based on the amount of collateral pledged, with certain loans from the Bank's portfolio serving as collateral. The Company has $143,943,145 under a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas with $133,943,145 available. The Company has additional contingency funding capacity with various other financial institutions in the amount of $28,000,000.
The Company maintains a well-capitalized balance sheet which includes strong capital and liquidity. The Bank provides a full range of banking, financial and trust services in our local markets. The majority of the Bank's deposits are fully FDIC insured and the Company evaluates on an ongoing and continuous basis its financial health by preparing for various moderate to severe economic scenarios.
Determining liquidity adequacy requires an ongoing analysis of the Company's current and expected liquidity position, including historical funding obligations and anticipated funding needs, as well as an understanding of retention prospects for all bank deposits. In particular, consideration is given to public funds and other large depositors for potential runoffs due to expected uses or other withdrawals from bank accounts. Management considers fluctuations in public fund and municipal deposit balances, including seasonal runoff following first quarter tax collections, to represent a known trend that could affect the Company's liquidity profile. Management continues to actively monitor deposit concentrations and available contingency funding sources to mitigate potential liquidity risks.
The Company also uses other sources of funds, including borrowings from the FHLB. The Company generally anticipates relying on deposits, purchases of federal funds and borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and FHLB for its liquidity needs in 2026.
The Board of Directors requires management to implement and administer appropriate internal controls commensurate with the Company's risk profile. Management carefully monitors the Company's liquidity risk, particularly with respect to volatile and large deposits. The Company has not encountered and does not anticipate problems with meeting its liquidity needs.