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FUNC · Current Report (Form 8-K) · Filed February 4, 2026

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Exhibit 99.1

 

FIRST UNITED CORPORATION ANNOUNCES

FOURTH QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

OAKLAND, MARYLAND— February 4, 2026: First United Corporation (the “Corporation”, “we”, “us”, and “our”) (NASDAQ: FUNC), a bank holding company and the parent company of First United Bank & Trust (the “Bank”), today announced financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) net income was $24.5 million for the year, or $3.77 per diluted share compared to $20.6 million, or $3.15 per diluted share for the same period of 2024. GAAP net income was $5.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, or $0.89 per diluted share, compared to $6.2 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024 and $6.9 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income, exclusive of losses on contracted sale of a retail branch office, write-downs of other real estate owned (“OREO”), and net gains on sales of investments, was $25.8 million, or $3.97 per diluted share yielding record core earnings for the year ended December 31, 2025. Non-GAAP net income, exclusive of accelerated depreciation of fixed assets associated with branch closures, was $21.0 million, or $3.21 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2024. Non-GAAP net income was $7.2 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $6.2 million, or $0.95 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024 and $6.9 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. GAAP Return on Average Assets and Return on Average Equity for the year ended December 31, 2025, were 1.21% and 12.70%, respectively.

 

According to Carissa L. Rodeheaver, Executive Chairman of the Board, “2025 was a truly remarkable year for First United as we celebrated our 125th anniversary—an extraordinary milestone in our history. Throughout the year, we had the privilege of honoring the relationships we’ve built with our clients while highlighting our ongoing commitment to future generations through trust, innovation, and meaningful community impact. In addition to commemorating our legacy, we delivered a record year of core earnings, excluding a non-recurring markdown on a foreclosure property. Our performance was driven by a strong net interest margin, robust loan, deposit and trust production, and our continued disciplined approach to expense management. As we look to the future, I am pleased to recognize Jason B. Rush as First United’s newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. We are confident that Jason will continue to advance our mission and uphold our uncommon commitment to exceptional service and comprehensive financial solutions for our clients and communities.”

 

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights:

 

·Net interest margin, on a non-GAAP, fully tax equivalent (“FTE”) basis, was 3.75% for the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting increased loan yields and stable funding costs.

·Strong loan production during the quarter, with $108.0 million in commercial loan originations and $25.3 million in residential mortgage originations, offset by unusually high payoffs in the commercial loan portfolio.

·Provision expense was $0.7 million in the fourth quarter resulting from increased loan growth and increased off-balance sheet loan commitments, partially offset by improved qualitative factors.

·Operating income, including net gains/(losses), for the fourth quarter decreased slightly by $0.1 million when compared to the linked quarter.

·Operating expenses for the fourth quarter increased by $1.9 million when compared to the linked quarter related to a write-down of $1.6 million on a legacy loan participation now residing in other real estate owned (“OREO”).

·A cash dividend of $0.26 per share was declared in the fourth quarter.

 

 

 

 

Income Statement Overview

 

On a GAAP basis, net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $5.8 million, which was inclusive of a $1.2 million, net of tax, write-down on an OREO property and a $0.2 million, net of tax, contracted sale of a retail branch office compared to $6.9 million, which was inclusive of $0.1 million, net of tax, in net gains on sales of investment securities for the third quarter of 2025 and $6.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The write-down was attributable to a legacy participation loan, originated in 2013, that was taken into OREO several years ago. The property is serviced by another lender and, following the cancellation of a previous contract, the Company made the decision, alongside other participants, to entertain a new letter of intent and to mark the property based on the new fair value. Exclusive of these items, net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $7.2 million on a non-GAAP basis.

 

   YTD
2025
   YTD
2024
   Q4
2025
   Q3
2025
   Q4
2024
 
Net Income, GAAP (millions)  $24.5   $20.6   $5.8   $6.9   $6.2 
Net Income, non-GAAP (millions)  $25.8   $21.0   $7.2   $6.8   $6.2 
Diluted earnings per share, GAAP  $3.77   $3.15   $0.89   $1.07   $0.95 
Diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP  $3.97   $3.21   $1.11   $1.06   $0.95 

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2024

 

On a GAAP basis, the $0.4 million decrease in quarterly net income when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by increases in provision expense of $0.2 million and non-interest expense of $2.8 million, offset by a $2.3 million increase in net interest income, primarily attributable to disciplined loan and deposit pricing and repricing of adjustable-rate loans and a $0.2 million increase in non-interest income. Interest and fees on loans increased by $1.9 million primarily due to the repricing of adjustable-rate loans and new production booked at higher rates. Quarterly interest expense increased slightly by $0.1 million on a year-over-year basis despite strong growth in deposits. This minimal increase was a result of our strategic focus on reducing deposit costs along with the rate cuts by the Federal Reserve as well as reduced interest expense of $0.3 million on long-term borrowings due to the repayment of a $25.0 million Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advance at its maturity in September 2025. Other operating income increased by $0.2 million primarily driven by a $0.4 million increase in wealth management income offset by a $0.2 million increase in net losses on the contracted sale of a retail branch office. Other operating expenses increased by $2.8 million due to a $0.7 million increase in salaries and benefit expenses, a $0.3 million increase in equipment and occupancy expenses, a $0.2 million increase in professional services, and a $1.8 million increase in OREO expenses primarily driven by the $1.6 million fair value write-down discussed above. These increases were partially offset by reductions in investor relations and other miscellaneous expenses, such as miscellaneous loan fees and employee benefits expenses.

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Compared to Third Quarter 2025

 

Compared to the linked quarter, net income decreased by $1.2 million. Net interest income increased by $0.6 million due to an increase in interest and fees on loans of $0.2 million, an increase in interest on Federal Funds sold of $0.2 million, and a decrease of interest expense on long-term borrowings of $0.2 million. Provision for credit losses increased by $0.2 million due to increased loan growth and an increase in unfunded loan commitment balances quarter over quarter. Other operating income decreased by $0.1 million as a result of increases in wealth management income of $0.2 million and debit card income of $0.2 million, offset by a $0.2 million loss on the contracted sale of a retail branch office in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a decrease in other income of $0.1 million. Non-interest expense increased by $1.9 million when comparing the fourth quarter to the linked quarter and was driven by the $1.6 million write-down and related expenses of the OREO property discussed above, slight increases in occupancy, data processing, marketing and professional services, offset by decreased salaries and benefits. Income tax expense decreased by $0.4 million.

 

Year to Date 2025 Compared to Year to Date 2024

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025, net income increased by $3.9 when compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. Net interest income increased by $8.1 million due to an $8.6 million increase in interest and fees on loans resulting from loans repricing at higher rates and new loan production booked at higher rates. Interest expense increased by only $0.7 million despite strong deposit growth, driven by a $1.7 million increase in interest on deposits related to the strong growth in existing balances and new deposit accounts, primarily our money market product, and the purchase of a $50.0 million brokered certificate of deposit in January 2025. Interest expense on long-term borrowings increased by $0.4 million as a result of new borrowings late in the third quarter of 2024. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in short-term borrowing costs of $1.4 million resulting from the repayment of $40.0 million in Bank Term Funding Program (“BTFP”) balances late in the third quarter of 2024. Provision for credit losses decreased by $0.2 million due primarily to strong credit quality, lower charge-offs, and lower loan growth in 2025 when compared to 2024. Other operating income increased by $0.7 million primarily due to a $0.7 million increase in wealth management income driven by strong production. Net gains were stable year over year, as a $0.2 million increase on gains from the sales of residential mortgages and investment securities was offset by a $0.2 million loss on the sale of a retail branch office. These increases were partially offset by a $3.8 million increase in other operating expenses that was attributable to increases of $1.3 million in salaries and employee benefits related to growth of our sales teams, $0.5 million in data processing expenses related to software agreements, $0.2 million in marketing expenses related to increased awareness of our 125th Anniversary, $0.5 million in professional services expenses from increased audit fees, and $1.9 million in net OREO expenses driven by the fair value write-down of $1.6 million as discussed above. These increases were partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in equipment and occupancy expenses as a result of accelerated depreciation expense related to the closure of four branches early in 2024.

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2024

 

Net interest income, on a non-GAAP, FTE basis, increased by $2.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. This increase was driven by an increase of $2.4 million in interest income due primarily to a $1.9 million increase in interest and fees on loans that resulted from an increase of 26 basis points in the overall yield on the loan portfolio. This increase in yield was attributable to upward repricing of adjustable-rate loans and an increase in average balances of $57.3 million. Interest income on investment securities increased by $0.2 million due to an increase in average balances of $9.9 million and an increase in yield of 17 basis points. The increase in the investment portfolio resulted from management’s strategic decision to reinvest cashflows in the higher rate environment to increase the yield on the portfolio. Interest income from Federal funds sold increased by $0.3 million due to an increase of $31.3 million in average balances, partially offset by a decrease of 30 basis points in average rates. Interest expense increased by $0.1 million when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Interest expense paid on deposits increased by $0.5 million related to a $107.3 million increase in average balances driven by growth in money market accounts and the purchase of a $50.0 million brokered certificate of deposit in January 2025, partially offset by a decrease of 6 basis points on the rate paid. Interest paid on long-term borrowings decreased by $0.3 million when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 due to a $25.0 million decrease in average balances related to the repayment of a $25.0 million FHLB advance at its maturity in the third quarter of 2025 and a decrease of 4 basis points on rates paid.

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Compared to Third Quarter 2025

 

Comparing the fourth quarter of 2025 to the third quarter of 2025, net interest income, on a non-GAAP, FTE basis, increased by $0.6 million. This increase was driven by a $0.4 million increase in interest income as a result of an increase in interest and fees on loans of $0.2 million, as average loan balances increased by $7.8 million and average yield increased by 1 basis point. Interest income from Federal funds sold increased by $0.2 million due to an increase of $17.1 million in average balances and an increase of 21 basis points in average rates. Cash balances increased during the quarter due to repayment of loans late in the year and loan closings that were anticipated to occur in the fourth quarter of 2025 but were delayed until the first quarter of 2026. Interest expense decreased by $0.2 million when compared to the third quarter of 2025. Interest expense paid on deposits was stable as a $38.1 million increase in average balances was partially offset by a decrease of 6 basis points on the rate paid. Interest paid on long-term borrowings decreased by $0.2 million when compared to the third quarter of 2025 due to a $21.7 million decrease in average balances related to the repayment of a $25.0 million FHLB advance at its maturity late in the third quarter, partially offset by an increase of 8 basis points on rates paid.

 

Year to Date 2025 Compared to Year to Date 2024

 

Comparing the year ended December 31, 2025, to the year ended December 31, 2024, net interest income, on a non-GAAP, FTE basis, increased by $8.1 million. Interest income increased by $8.8 million driven by an increase of $8.6 million on interest and fees on loans, as average loan balances increased by $68.8 million and the overall yield increased by 31 basis points in correlation with upward repricing of adjustable-rate loans. Interest income on the investment portfolio increased by $0.5 million as a result of reinvesting the cashflow back into the portfolio in an effort to increase the overall yield in the current rate environment. The overall yield on the investment portfolio increased 17 basis points. Interest expense increased by $0.7 million as a result of a $1.7 million increase in interest on deposits, as the average deposit balances increased by $90.0 million, driven by a $70.9 million increase in retail money market average balances and $30.9 million increase in average brokered time deposits, partially offset by decreases in average savings balances of $14.8 million. The overall rate paid on deposits decreased 3 basis points. Interest expense on short-term borrowings decreased by $1.4 million due to the Bank’s utilization of the BTFP program in 2024 and subsequent repayment of the balances due under that program late in the third quarter of 2024. Long-term borrowing costs increased by $0.4 million as a result of an increase of $21.6 million in FHLB average balances due to borrowings obtained in the third quarter of 2024 and subsequent repayment of a $25.0 million advance at its maturity in September 2025, partially offset by a decrease in rate paid of 60 basis points. The net interest margin was 3.67% and 3.38% for the years ending December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively. Management continues to place a strong focus on margin management as we move into 2026. Higher cash levels at December 31, 2025, should allow us to repay outstanding debt and brokered deposits at their maturities. In January 2026, a $25.0 million brokered certificate of deposit was repaid at its maturity.

 

 

 

 

Non-Interest Income

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2024

 

Other operating income, including net gains, for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by $0.2 million when compared to the same period of 2024. This increase was driven by a $0.4 million increase in wealth management income, reflecting higher market valuations and expanded relationships with both new and existing clients. This was partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in net losses related to the sale of a retail branch office due to the relocation to a more convenient site in Morgantown, WV, to better serve our customers.

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Compared to Third Quarter 2025

 

On a linked quarter basis, other operating income, including net gains, decreased by $0.1 million. A $0.2 million loss on the sale of the retail branch office was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2025, and net gains on sales of investment securities decreased by $0.1 million due to a gain on sales of available-for-sale securities recognized in the third quarter of 2025. Wealth management income increased by $0.2 million and debit card income increased by $0.2 million due primarily to the receipt of an annual VISA cash incentive in the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

Year to Date 2025 Compared to Year to Date 2024

 

Other operating income for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased by $0.7 million when compared to the same period of 2024. This increase was attributable to a $0.7 million increase in wealth management income, driven by improving market conditions, increased annuity sales, and growth in new and existing customer relationships. Net gains were stable year over year, as a $0.2 million increase in gains from the sales of residential mortgages and investment securities was offset by a $0.2 million loss on the sale of a retail office. Service charge and debit card income were both stable when comparing the year ended December 31, 2025 to the same period of 2024.

 

 

 

 

Non-Interest Expense

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2024

 

Operating expenses increased by $2.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Net OREO expenses increased by $1.8 million as a result of the $1.6 million fair value write-down discussed above and an additional expense of $0.2 million associated with the same OREO property in 2025. Salaries and employee benefits increased by $0.6 million due to a $0.4 million increase in salary expense related to normal merit increases effective April 1, 2025 and increased staffing levels, as we enhanced our sales presence in Morgantown, WV, and a $0.1 million increase in incentive expense, partially offset by decreases in employee life and health insurance expense due to decreased claims. Additionally, occupancy and equipment expenses increased by $0.3 million and professional services increased by $0.2 million.

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Compared to Third Quarter 2025

 

Compared to the linked quarter, operating expenses increased by $1.9 million. Net OREO expenses increased by $1.8 million related to the $1.6 million fair value write-down and an additional expense of $0.2 million associated with the same OREO property in the fourth quarter. Equipment and occupancy expense increased by $0.2 million. These increases were partially offset by a $0.5 reduction in salaries and employee benefits due primarily to reduced incentive expense and reduced health insurance costs on account of decreased claims.

 

Year to Date 2025 Compared to Year to Date 2024

 

For the year ended December 31, 2025, non-interest expense increased by $3.8 million when compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. Salaries and employee benefits increased by $1.3 million related to normal merit increases effective April 1, 2025, increased salary expense as a result of increased staffing levels as we enhanced our sales presence in Morgantown, WV, increases in incentives, and 401(k) expenses, offset by reduced life and health insurance costs related to reduced claims in 2025. Net OREO expenses increased by $2.0 million due to the previously mentioned fair value write-down and expenses recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025. Data processing expenses increased by $0.5 million due primarily to increased software agreements, and professional services expenses increased by $0.5 million driven by increased audit fees. These increases were partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in occupancy and equipment expenses related to accelerated depreciation expense related to branch closures that were recognized in the first quarter of 2024.

 

The effective income tax rates as a percentage of income for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 remained stable at 24.6% and 24.5%, respectively.

 

Balance Sheet Overview

 

Total assets at December 31, 2025 were $2.1 billion, representing a $114.4 million increase since December 31, 2024. During the year, the investment portfolio increased by $9.5 million as bonds were purchased to lock in yield in anticipation of potential declines in long-term rates. Gross loans increased by $40.9 million as new production during the year was mitigated by amortization and unusually high payoffs in the commercial portfolio. These payoffs were a result of sales of businesses of approximately $10.5 million and approximately $33.5 million related to refinancings and balance sheet restructurings. Other assets, including deferred taxes, premises and equipment, bank owned life insurance, pension assets, accrued trust income receivable, and accrued interest receivable, increased by $13.6 million.

 

Total liabilities at December 31, 2025 were $1.9 billion, representing a $90.1 million increase since December 31, 2024. Total deposits increased by $160.3 million when compared to December 31, 2024. Brokered time deposits increased by $50.0 million as new brokered time deposits were obtained in January 2025 to fund the repayment of the $50.0 million in overnight borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2024. In addition, savings and money market accounts increased by $70.2 million, retail time deposits increased by $7.8 million, and non-interest-bearing deposits increased by $26.3 million. Interest-bearing demand deposits, primarily our IntraFi Cash Service product, increased by $6.0 million due primarily to seasonal fluctuations in municipal deposit accounts. Short-term borrowings decreased by $47.7 million due to the purchase of the brokered time deposit mentioned above, which was partially offset by increases in the overnight investment sweep product. Long-term borrowings decreased by $25.0 million due to the full repayment of a matured $25.0 million FHLB borrowing in September 2025.

 

Outstanding loans of $1.5 billion at December 31, 2025 reflected a $40.9 million increase since December 31, 2024.

 

 

 

 

Loan Type
(in millions)
  Change since
September 30, 2025
   Change since
December 31, 2024
 
Commercial  $10.6   $28.9 
Residential Mortgages  $15.6   $18.1 
Consumer  $(1.3)  $(6.1)
Gross Loans  $(24.9)  $40.9 

 

Since December 31, 2024, commercial real estate loans increased by $44.4 million, acquisition and development loans decreased by $5.0 million as construction projects were completed and rolled into permanent financing, commercial and industrial loans decreased by $10.5 million, residential mortgage loans increased by $18.1 million, and consumer loans decreased by $6.1 million as production continued to be outpaced by amortization. Commercial growth was offset during 2025 by unusually high payoffs as a result of clients utilizing cash to repay or consolidate debt.

 

New commercial loan production for the fourth quarter of 2025 was approximately $108.0 million. Commercial production for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $247.0 million, which compares to $189.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The commercial pipeline continued to be strong at December 31, 2025 at $61.0 million, and unfunded, commercial construction loans totaled approximately $46.5 million.  Commercial amortization and payoffs were approximately $79.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025.

 

New consumer mortgage loan production for the fourth quarter of 2025 was approximately $25.3 million, most of which was comprised of in-house mortgages booked to our portfolio.  The pipeline of in-house, portfolio loans at December 31, 2025 was $4.5 million. Unfunded commitments related to residential construction loans totaled $15.3 million at December 31, 2025.

 

Total deposits at December 31, 2025 increased by $160.3 million when compared to December 31, 2024.

 

Deposit Type
(in millions)
  Change since
September 30, 2025
   Change since
December 31, 2024
 
Non-Interest-Bearing  $23.1   $26.3 
Interest-Bearing Demand  $6.8   $6.0 
Savings and Money Market  $28.2   $70.2 
Time Deposits- Retail  $(1.9)  $7.8 
Time Deposits- Brokered  $0.0   $50.0 
Total Deposits  $56.2   $160.3 

 

In January 2025, $50.0 million in brokered time deposits with an average interest rate of 4.24% were obtained to fund the repayment of $50.0 million in overnight borrowings that were outstanding on December 31, 2024. Savings and money market accounts increased by $70.2 million due primarily to the expansion of current and new relationships throughout 2025. Non-interest-bearing checking deposits increased by $26.3 million due primarily to seasonal fluctuations of deposit balances of two commercial customers in the healthcare sector, and interest-bearing checking deposits increased by $6.0 million as we experienced seasonal fluctuations in municipal and commercial account balances. Retail time deposits increased by $7.8 million since December 31, 2024. Subsequently in January 2026, a $25.0 million brokered certificate of deposit was fully repaid at its maturity.

 

The book value of the Corporation’s common stock was $31.33 per share at December 31, 2025 compared to $27.71 per share at December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2025, there were 6,499,476 basic outstanding shares of common stock and 6,511,358 diluted outstanding shares of common stock. The increase in the book value at December 31, 2025 was primarily due to the undistributed net income of $18.3 million. The Board of Directors of the Corporation increased the quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share in the third quarter of 2025.

 

 

 

 

Asset Quality

 

The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was $19.5 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $18.2 million at December 31, 2024. The provision for credit losses was $0.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 compared to $0.5 million for both of the quarters ended December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2025. Provision for credit losses was $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decreased provision expense in 2025 was primarily related to charge-offs in our commercial and consumer loan portfolios during 2024, partially offset by growth in our loan portfolio and an increase of $18.7 million in unfunded loan commitments during 2025. Asset quality remained strong during the fourth quarter of 2025. The ratio of the ACL to loans outstanding remained stable at 1.28% at both December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025 and 1.23% at December 31, 2024.

 

The ratio of net charge offs to average loans was 0.07% for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 0.16% for the year ended December 31, 2024. The commercial and industrial portfolio had net charge offs of 0.33% and 0.50% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, due primarily to charge offs on one non-accrual commercial relationship. The acquisition and development portfolio had net recoveries of 0.33% and 0.06% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. This shift was due primarily to recoveries recognized in 2025 related to one relationship previously charged off in 2016 as additional collateral was brought into OREO in the third quarter of 2025. The decrease in net charge offs in consumer loans in 2025 was primarily driven by approximately $0.3 million in charge offs of demand deposit balances during the first quarter of 2024. Details of the ratios, by loan type, are shown below. Our special assets team continues to actively collect on charged-off loans, resulting in overall low net charge-off ratios.

 

Ratio of Net (Charge Offs)/Recoveries to Average Loans

   12/31/2025   12/31/2024 
Loan Type  (Charge Off) / Recovery   (Charge Off) / Recovery 
Commercial Real Estate   0.00%   0.02%
Acquisition & Development   0.33%   0.06%
Commercial & Industrial   (0.33)%   (0.50)%
Residential Mortgage   0.00%   0.01%
Consumer   (0.88)%   (1.76)%
Total Net (Charge Offs)/Recoveries   (0.07)%   (0.16)%

 

Non-accrual loans totaled $4.2 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $4.9 million at December 31, 2024. The decrease in non-accrual balances at December 31, 2025 was due to principal paydowns and the charge-off of $0.6 million related to a non-accrual commercial and industrial relationship that was recorded during the second half of 2025.

 

Non-accrual loans that have been subject to partial charge-offs totaled $0.2 million and $0.7 million at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.  Loans secured by 1-4 family residential real estate properties in the process of foreclosure totaled $0.5 million and $1.6 million at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. As a percentage of the loan portfolio, accruing loans past due 30 days or more were 0.32% at both December 31, 2025 and 2024.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT FIRST UNITED CORPORATION

 

First United Corporation is a Maryland corporation chartered in 1985 and a financial holding company registered with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, that elected financial holding company status in 2021. The Corporation’s primary business is serving as the parent company of the Bank, First United Statutory Trust I (“Trust I”) and First United Statutory Trust II (“Trust II” and together with Trust I, “the Trusts”), both Connecticut statutory business trusts. The Trusts were formed for the purpose of selling trust preferred securities that qualified as Tier 1 capital. The Bank has two consumer finance company subsidiaries- Oak First Loan Center, Inc., a West Virginia corporation, and OakFirst Loan Center, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company – and one subsidiary that it uses to hold real estate acquired through foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure – First OREO Trust, a Maryland statutory trust. In addition, the Bank owns 99.9% of the limited partnership interests in Liberty Mews Limited Partnership, a Maryland limited partnership formed for the purpose of acquiring, developing and operating low-income housing units in Garrett County, Maryland, and a 99.9% non-voting membership interest in MCC FUBT Fund, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company formed for the purpose of acquiring, developing and operating low-income housing units in Allegany County, Maryland and Mineral County, West Virginia. The Corporation’s website is www.mybank.com

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements do not represent historical facts, but are statements about management’s beliefs, plans and objectives about the future, as well as its assumptions and judgments concerning such beliefs, plans and objectives.  These statements are evidenced by terms such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” and similar expressions.  Although these statements reflect management’s good faith beliefs and projections, they are not guarantees of future performance and they may not prove true.  The beliefs, plans and objectives on which forward-looking statements are based involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements.  For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, see the section of the periodic reports that First United Corporation files with the Securities and Exchange Commission entitled “Risk Factors”. In addition, investors should understand that the Corporation is required under generally accepted accounting principles to evaluate subsequent events through the filing of the consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the impact that any such events have on our critical accounting assumptions and estimates made as of December 31, 2025, which could require us to make adjustments to the amounts reflected in this press release.

 

 

 

 

FIRST UNITED CORPORATION

Oakland, MD

Stock Symbol : FUNC

Financial Highlights - Unaudited

 

   Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31, 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2025   2024   2025   2024 
Results of Operations:                    
Interest income  $26,153   $23,725   $100,848   $91,993 
Interest expense   8,166    8,025    32,735    32,015 
Net interest income   17,987    15,700    68,113    59,978 
Provision for credit losses   717    529    2,743    2,933 
Other operating income   5,330    4,924    20,166    19,411 
Net (losses)/gains   (97)   132    402    414 
Other operating expense   14,869    12,081    53,405    49,640 
Income before taxes  $7,634   $8,146   $32,533   $27,230 
Income tax expense   1,857    1,960    8,018    6,661 
Net income  $5,777   $6,186   $24,515   $20,569 
                     
Per share data:                    
Basic net income per share  $0.89   $0.95   $3.78   $3.15 
Diluted net income per share  $0.89   $0.95   $3.77   $3.15 
Adjusted Basic net income (1)  $1.10   $0.95   $3.98   $3.21 
Adjusted Diluted net income (1)  $1.10   $0.95   $3.97   $3.21 
Dividends declared per share  $0.26   $0.22   $0.96   $0.84 
Book value  $31.33   $27.71           
Diluted book value  $31.27   $27.65           
Tangible book value per share  $29.56   $25.89           
Diluted Tangible book value per share  $29.50   $25.83           
                     
Closing market value  $37.19   $33.71           
Market Range:                    
High  $40.79   $36.17           
Low  $33.63   $29.63           
                     
Shares outstanding at period end: Basic   6,499,476    6,471,096           
Shares outstanding at period end: Diluted   6,511,358    6,485,119           
                     
Performance ratios: (Year to Date Period End)                    
Return on average assets   1.21%   1.06%          
Adjusted return on average assets   1.28%   1.08%          
Return on average shareholders’ equity   12.70%   12.16%          
Adjusted return on average shareholders’ equity   13.39%   12.42%          
Net interest margin (Non-GAAP), includes tax exempt income of $218 and $229   3.67%   3.38%          
Net interest margin GAAP   3.66%   3.36%          
Efficiency ratio - non-GAAP (1)   58.19%   61.31%          

 

(1) Efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing total operating expenses less write downs of OREO properties by the sum of tax equivalent net interest income and other operating income, less gains/(losses) on sales of securities, gains/(losses) on disposals or accelerated depreciation of fixed assets.

 

   December 31,   December 31                 
   2025   2024                 
Financial Condition at period end:                          
Assets  $2,087,453   $1,973,022                 
Earning assets  $1,807,780   $1,758,665                 
Gross loans  $1,521,704   $1,480,793                 
Commercial Real Estate  $570,808   $526,364                 
Acquisition and Development  $90,272   $95,314                 
Commercial and Industrial  $277,034   $287,534                 
Residential Mortgage  $536,912   $518,815                 
Consumer  $46,678   $52,766                 
Investment securities  $279,534   $269,991                 
Total deposits  $1,735,149   $1,574,829                 
Noninterest bearing  $453,036   $426,737                 
Interest bearing  $1,282,113   $1,148,092                 
Shareholders’ equity  $203,634   $179,295                 
                           
Capital ratios:                          
                           
Tier 1 to risk weighted assets   15.36%   14.70%                
Common Equity Tier 1 to risk weighted assets   13.52%   12.79%                
Tier 1 Leverage   12.21%   11.88%                
Total risk based capital   16.61%   15.92%                
                           
Asset quality:                          
                           
Net charge-offs for the quarter  $(99)  $(362)                
Nonperforming assets: (Period End)                          
Nonaccrual loans  $4,192   $4,931                 
Loans 90 days past due and accruing   477    918                 
Total nonperforming loans and 90 day past due  $4,669   $5,849                 
                           
Other real estate owned  $1,083   $3,062                 
Other repossessed assets  $2,802   $2,802                 
Modified loans  $1,209   $1,006                 
                           
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans   1.28%   1.23%                
Allowance for credit losses to non-accrual loans   464.46%   368.49%                
Allowance for credit losses to non-performing assets   227.61%   155.13%                
Non-performing loans and 90 day past due loans to total loans   0.31%   0.39%                
Non-performing loans and 90 day past due loans to total assets   0.22%   0.30%                
Non-accrual loans to total loans   0.28%   0.33%                
Non-performing assets to total assets   0.41%   0.59%                

 

 

 

 

FIRST UNITED CORPORATION

Oakland, MD

Stock Symbol : FUNC

Financial Highlights - Unaudited

 

   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31, 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2025   2025   2025   2025   2024   2024   2024   2024 
Results of Operations:                                        
Interest income  $26,153   $25,762   $24,871   $24,062   $23,725   $23,257   $23,113   $21,898 
Interest expense   8,166    8,359    8,164    8,046    8,025    8,029    7,875    8,086 
Net interest income   17,987    17,403    16,707    16,016    15,700    15,228    15,238    13,812 
Provision for credit losses   717    510    860    656    529    264    1,194    946 
Other operating income   5,330    5,074    4,940    4,822    4,924    4,912    4,782    4,793 
Net (losses)/gains   (97)   261    146    92    132    141    59    82 
Other operating expense   14,869    12,986    12,974    12,576    12,081    12,314    12,364    12,881 
Income before taxes  $7,634   $9,242   $7,959   $7,698   $8,146   $7,703   $6,521   $4,860 
Income tax expense   1,857    2,294    1,975    1,892    1,960    1,932    1,607    1,162 
Net income  $5,777   $6,948   $5,984   $5,806   $6,186   $5,771   $4,914   $3,698 
                                         
Per share data:                                        
Basic net income per share  $0.89   $1.07   $0.92   $0.90   $0.95   $0.89   $0.75   $0.56 
Diluted net income per share  $0.89   $1.07   $0.92   $0.89   $0.95   $0.89   $0.75   $0.56 
Adjusted basic net income (1)  $1.10   $1.07   $0.92   $0.90   $0.95   $0.89   $0.75   $0.62 
Adjusted diluted net income (1)  $1.10   $1.07   $0.92   $0.89   $0.95   $0.89   $0.75   $0.62 
Dividends declared per share  $0.26   $0.26   $0.22   $0.22   $0.22   $0.22   $0.22   $0.20 
Book value  $31.33   $30.65   $29.43   $28.35   $27.71   $26.90   $25.39   $24.89 
Diluted book value  $31.27   $30.59   $29.38   $28.27   $27.65   $26.84   $25.34   $24.86 
Tangible book value per share  $29.56   $28.87   $27.64   $26.55   $25.89   $25.06   $23.55   $23.08 
Diluted Tangible book value per share  $29.50   $28.82   $27.59   $26.47   $25.83   $25.01   $23.49   $23.05 
                                         
Closing market value  $37.19   $36.77   $31.01   $30.02   $33.71   $29.84   $20.42   $22.91 
Market Range:                                        
High  $40.79   $38.41   $32.09   $41.61   $36.17   $30.77   $22.88   $23.85 
Low  $33.63   $32.02   $25.90   $29.38   $29.63   $20.40   $19.40   $21.21 
                                         
Shares outstanding at period end: Basic   6,499,476    6,496,908    6,494,611    6,478,634    6,471,096    6,468,625    6,465,601    6,648,645 
Shares outstanding at period end: Diluted   6,511,358    6,508,790    6,506,493    6,497,454    6,485,119    6,482,648    6,479,624    6,657,239 
                                         
Performance ratios: (Year to Date Period End, annualized)                                        
Return on average assets   1.21%   1.24%   1.20%   1.19%   1.06%   0.99%   0.89%   0.76%
Adjusted return on average assets (1)   1.28%   1.24%   1.20%   1.19%   1.08%   1.01%   0.98%   0.85%
Return on average shareholders’ equity   12.70%   13.23%   12.78%   12.83%   12.16%   11.52%   10.48%   9.07%
Adjusted return on average shareholders’ equity (1)   13.39%   13.23%   12.78%   12.83%   12.42%   11.78%   11.52%   10.11%
Net interest margin (Non-GAAP), includes tax exempt income of $218 and $229   3.67%   3.64%   3.61%   3.56%   3.38%   3.34%   3.31%   3.12%
Net interest margin GAAP   3.66%   3.63%   3.60%   3.55%   3.36%   3.32%   3.29%   3.10%
Efficiency ratio - non-GAAP (1)   58.19%   58.73%   59.66%   59.95%   61.31%   62.46%   63.48%   65.71%

 

(1) Efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing total operating expenses less write downs of OREO properties by the sum of tax equivalent net interest income and other operating income, less gains/(losses) on sales of securities, gains/(losses) on disposals or accelerated depreciation of fixed assets.

 

 

 

   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31, 
   2025   2025   2025   2025   2024   2024   2024   2024 
Financial Condition at period end:                                        
Assets  $2,087,453   $2,023,974   $2,007,471   $1,979,753   $1,973,022   $1,916,126   $1,868,599   $1,912,953 
Earning assets  $1,807,780   $1,784,056   $1,789,747   $1,762,891   $1,758,665   $1,722,346   $1,695,425   $1,695,962 
Gross loans  $1,521,704   $1,496,762   $1,502,481   $1,479,869   $1,480,793   $1,447,883   $1,422,975   $1,412,327 
Commercial Real Estate  $570,808   $554,418   $550,717   $532,764   $526,364   $502,828   $506,273   $492,819 
Acquisition and Development  $90,272   $93,968   $98,937   $94,063   $95,314   $92,909   $88,215   $83,424 
Commercial and Industrial  $277,034   $279,079   $281,484   $282,370   $287,534   $277,994   $260,168   $274,722 
Residential Mortgage  $536,912   $521,317   $521,968   $520,072   $518,815   $519,168   $511,354   $501,990 
Consumer  $46,678   $47,980   $49,375   $50,600   $52,766   $54,984   $56,965   $59,372 
Investment securities  $279,534   $278,898   $279,541   $275,143   $269,991   $267,214   $267,151   $278,716 
Total deposits  $1,735,149   $1,678,902   $1,614,207   $1,623,574   $1,574,829   $1,540,395   $1,537,071   $1,563,453 
Noninterest bearing  $453,036   $429,986   $425,784   $422,415   $426,737   $419,437   $423,970   $422,759 
Interest bearing  $1,282,113   $1,248,916   $1,188,423   $1,201,159   $1,148,092   $1,120,958   $1,113,101   $1,140,694 
Shareholders’ equity  $203,634   $199,099   $191,147   $183,694   $179,295   $173,979   $164,177   $165,481 
                                         
Capital ratios:                                        
                                         
Tier 1 to risk weighted assets   15.36%   15.59%   15.22%   14.87%   14.70%   14.61%   14.51%   14.58%
Common Equity Tier 1 to risk weighted assets   13.52%   13.68%   13.32%   12.97%   12.79%   12.66%   12.54%   12.60%
Tier 1 Leverage   12.21%   12.10%   12.08%   11.94%   11.88%   11.88%   11.69%   11.48%
Total risk based capital   16.61%   16.84%   16.47%   16.10%   15.92%   15.83%   15.75%   15.83%
                                         
Asset quality:                                        
                                         
Net (charge-offs)/recoveries for the quarter  $(99)  $(435)  $(151)  $(360)  $(362)  $(109)  $(1,309)  $(459)
Nonperforming assets: (Period End)                                        
Nonaccrual loans  $4,192   $3,825   $3,813   $4,026   $4,931   $8,073   $9,438   $16,007 
Loans 90 days past due and accruing   477    801    535    233    918    538    526    120 
Total nonperforming loans and 90 day past due  $4,669   $4,626   $4,348   $4,259   $5,849   $8,611   $9,964   $16,127 
                                         
Other real estate owned  $1,083   $2,718   $3,035   $3,062   $3,062   $2,860   $2,978   $4,402 
Other repossessed assets  $2,802   $3,043   $2,802   $2,802   $2,802   $42   $32   $68 
Modified loans  $1,209   $998   $1,198   $1,021   $1,006   $1,016   $893   $- 
                                         
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans   1.28%   1.28%   1.27%   1.25%   1.23%   1.24%   1.26%   1.27%
Allowance for credit losses to non-accrual loans   464.46%   499.06%   499.45%   458.69%   368.49%   223.09%   189.90%   112.34%
Allowance for credit losses to non-performing assets   227.61%   183.78%   186.98%   182.43%   155.13%   157.00%   138.49%   87.59%
Non-performing loans and 90 day past due loans to total loans   0.31%   0.31%   0.29%   0.29%   0.39%   0.59%   0.70%   1.14%
Non-performing loans and 90 day past due loans to total assets   0.22%   0.23%   0.22%   0.22%   0.30%   0.45%   0.53%   0.84%
Non-accrual loans to total loans   0.28%   0.26%   0.25%   0.27%   0.33%   0.56%   0.66%   1.13%
Non-performing assets to total assets   0.41%   0.51%   0.51%   0.51%   0.59%   0.60%   0.69%   1.07%

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands - Unaudited)  December 31,
2025
   September 30,
2025
   June 30,
2025
   March 31,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Assets                         
Cash and due from banks  $129,830   $92,268   $77,313   $82,813   $77,020 
Interest bearing deposits in banks   1,782    2,907    1,800    1,618    1,307 
Cash and cash equivalents   131,612    95,175    79,113    84,431    78,327 
Investment securities – available for sale (at fair value)   107,144    105,060    103,582    99,998    94,494 
Investment securities – held to maturity (at cost)   171,361    172,818    174,951    174,144    175,497 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair market values   1,029    1,020    1,008    1,001     
Restricted investment in bank stock, at cost   4,630    4,628    5,815    5,815    5,768 
Loans held for sale   130    861    110        806 
Loans   1,521,704    1,496,762    1,502,481    1,479,869    1,480,793 
Unearned fees   (476)   (473)   (533)   (457)   (442)
Allowance for credit losses   (19,470)   (19,089)   (19,044)   (18,467)   (18,170)
Net loans   1,501,758    1,477,200    1,482,904    1,460,945    1,462,181 
Premises and equipment, net   29,665    30,369    29,644    30,010    30,081 
Goodwill and other intangible assets   11,444    11,526    11,609    11,691    11,773 
Bank owned life insurance   50,360    49,997    49,642    49,293    48,952 
Deferred tax assets   8,730    8,228    9,151    10,021    9,989 
Other real estate owned, net   1,083    2,718    3,035    3,062    3,062 
Operating lease asset   1,015    984    1,058    1,131    1,204 
Pension asset   20,798    21,382    18,537    16,064    17,824 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets   46,694    42,008    37,312    32,147    33,064 
Total Assets  $2,087,453   $2,023,974   $2,007,471   $1,979,753   $1,973,022 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                         
Liabilities:                         
Non-interest bearing deposits  $453,036   $429,986   $425,784   $422,415   $426,737 
Interest bearing deposits   1,282,113    1,248,916    1,188,423    1,201,159    1,148,092 
Total deposits   1,735,149    1,678,902    1,614,207    1,623,574    1,574,829 
Short-term borrowings   17,661    20,207    50,954    20,342    65,409 
Long-term borrowings   95,929    95,929    120,929    120,929    120,929 
Operating lease liability   1,180    1,152    1,231    1,308    1,384 
Allowance for credit loss on off balance sheet exposures   1,218    982    995    863    863 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities   30,992    26,014    26,579    27,617    28,889 
Dividends payable   1,690    1,689    1,429    1,426    1,424 
Total Liabilities   1,883,819    1,824,875    1,816,324    1,796,059    1,793,727 
Shareholders’ Equity:                         
Common Stock – par value $0.01 per share; Authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 6,499,476 at December 31, 2025; 6,496,908 at September 30, 2025;  6,494,611 shares at June 30, 2025; 6,478,634 at March 31, 2025; and 6,471,096 at December 31, 2024   65    65    65    65    65 
Surplus   21,551    21,290    21,121    20,606    20,476 
Retained earnings   207,284    203,197    197,938    193,382    189,002 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (25,266)   (25,453)   (27,977)   (30,359)   (30,248)
Total Shareholders’ Equity   203,634    199,099    191,147    183,694    179,295 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $2,087,453   $2,023,974   $2,007,471   $1,979,753   $1,973,022 

 

 

 

 

   2025   2024 
In thousands  Year to date   Q4   Q3   Q2   Q1   Year to Date   Q4   Q3   Q2   Q1 
               (Unaudited) 
Interest income                                                  
Interest and fees on loans  $90,328   $23,219   $23,060   $22,294   $21,755   $81,756   $21,299   $21,018   $20,221   $19,218 
Interest on investment securities                                                  
Taxable   7,210    1,845    1,826    1,776    1,763    6,760    1,672    1,647    1,697    1,744 
Exempt from federal income tax   218    59    57    57    45    209    47    56    53    53 
Total investment income   7,428    1,904    1,883    1,833    1,808    6,969    1,719    1,703    1,750    1,797 
Other   3,092    1,030    819    744    499    3,268    707    536    1,142    883 
Total interest income   100,848    26,153    25,762    24,871    24,062    91,993    23,725    23,257    23,113    21,898 
Interest expense                                                  
Interest on deposits   27,524    7,044    7,009    6,788    6,683    25,828    6,585    6,579    6,398    6,266 
Interest on short-term borrowings   75    17    17    21    20    1,477    40    467    509    461 
Interest on long-term borrowings   5,136    1,105    1,333    1,355    1,343    4,710    1,400    983    968    1,359 
Total interest expense   32,735    8,166    8,359    8,164    8,046    32,015    8,025    8,029    7,875    8,086 
Net interest income   68,113    17,987    17,403    16,707    16,016    59,978    15,700    15,228    15,238    13,812 
Credit loss expense/(credit)                                                  
Loans   2,345    480    480    728    657    2,929    522    195    1,251    961 
Debt securities held to maturity   43        43            14        14         
Off balance sheet credit exposures   355    237    (13)   132    (1)   (10)   7    55    (57)   (15)
Provision for credit losses   2,743    717    510    860    656    2,933    529    264    1,194    946 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   65,370    17,270    16,893    15,847    15,360    57,045    15,171    14,964    14,044    12,866 
Other operating income                                                  
Net gains on investments, available for sale   97        97                             
Gains on sale of residential mortgage loans   533    132    163    146    92    414    132    141    59    82 
(Losses)/gains on disposal of fixed assets   (228)   (229)   1                             
Net gains/(losses)   402    (97)   261    146    92    414    132    141    59    82 
Other Income                                                  
Service charges on deposit accounts   2,255    568    563    577    547    2,220    553    555    556    556 
Other service charges   845    207    218    214    206    887    211    236    225    215 
Trust department   9,824    2,667    2,448    2,386    2,323    9,094    2,323    2,328    2,255    2,188 
Debit card income   4,057    1,173    980    983    921    4,065    1,134    1,000    999    932 
Bank owned life insurance   1,408    364    355    348    341    1,345    345    340    334    326 
Brokerage commissions   1,445    308    346    370    421    1,449    295    297    362    495 
Other   332    43    164    62    63    351    63    156    51    81 
Total other income   20,166    5,330    5,074    4,940    4,822    19,411    4,924    4,912    4,782    4,793 
Total other operating income   20,568    5,233    5,335    5,086    4,914    19,825    5,056    5,053    4,841    4,875 
Other operating expenses                                                  
Salaries and employee benefits   29,347    7,108    7,589    7,319    7,331    28,029    6,456    7,160    7,256    7,157 
FDIC premiums   1,051    273    266    267    245    1,070    260    256    285    269 
Equipment   2,217    559    515    565    578    2,675    490    627    635    923 
Occupancy   2,860    817    679    675    689    2,878    563    709    652    954 
Data processing   6,243    1,623    1,517    1,600    1,503    5,761    1,688    1,333    1,422    1,318 
Marketing   904    288    182    196    238    674    205    151    184    134 
Professional services   2,449    745    639    589    476    1,948    536    477    449    486 
Contract labor   634    178    127    166    163    597    181    149    84    183 
Telephone   380    97    89    96    98    408    99    97    103    109 
Other real estate owned   2,235    1,866    69    208    92    271    47    124    14    86 
Investor relations   306    55    57    132    62    293    65    84    91    53 
Contributions   344    120    90    78    56    234    53    65    66    50 
Other   4,435    1,140    1,167    1,083    1,045    4,802    1,438    1,082    1,123    1,159 
Total other operating expenses   53,405    14,869    12,986    12,974    12,576    49,640    12,081    12,314    12,364    12,881 
Income before income tax expense   32,533    7,634    9,242    7,959    7,698    27,230    8,146    7,703    6,521    4,860 
Provision for income tax expense   8,018    1,857    2,294    1,975    1,892    6,661    1,960    1,932    1,607    1,162 
Net Income  $24,515   $5,777   $6,948   $5,984   $5,806   $20,569   $6,186   $5,771   $4,914   $3,698 
Basic net income per common share  $3.78   $0.89   $1.07   $0.92   $0.90   $3.15   $0.95   $0.89   $0.75   $0.56 
Diluted net income per common share  $3.77   $0.89   $1.07   $0.92   $0.89   $3.15   $0.95   $0.89   $0.75   $0.56 
                                                   
Weighted average number of basic shares outstanding   6,490    6,499    6,496    6,489    6,474    6,527    6,470    6,468    6,527    6,642 
                                                   
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding   6,504    6,510    6,508    6,506    6,490    6,540    6,484    6,482    6,537    6,655 
Dividends declared per common share  $0.96   $0.26   $0.26   $0.22   $0.22   $0.84   $0.22   $0.22   $0.20   $0.20 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited)

Reconciliation of as reported (GAAP) and non-GAAP financial measures

 

The following tables below provide a reconciliation of certain financial measures calculated under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) (as reported) and non-GAAP. A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the United States. The Company’s management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with a greater understanding of the Company’s operating results in addition to the results measured in accordance with GAAP. While management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance, this information should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

The following non-GAAP financial measures exclude net gains on sale of investment securities, losses on disposal of fixed assets and write-downs of other real estate owned (“OREO”) in 2025 and accelerated depreciation expenses related to the branch closures in 2024.

 

   Three months ended December 31,   Twelve months ended December 31, 
(in thousands, except for per share amount)  2025   2024   2025   2024 
Net income - as reported  $5,777   $6,186   $24,515   $20,569 
Adjustments:                    
Loss on write-down of OREO property   1,635        1,635     
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   228        228     
Net gains on sale of investment securities           (97)    
Accelerated depreciation expenses               562 
Income tax effect of adjustments   (459)       (435)   (137)
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)  $7,181   $6,186   $25,846   $20,994 
                     
Diluted earnings per share - as reported  $0.89   $0.95   $3.77   $3.15 
Adjustments:                    
Loss on write-down of OREO property   0.25        0.25     
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   0.03        0.03     
Net gains on sale of investment securities           (0.01)    
Accelerated depreciation expenses               0.08 
Income tax effect of adjustments   (0.07)       (0.07)   (0.02)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)  $1.10   $0.95   $3.97   $3.21 

 

   As of or for the three months
ended
   As of or for the twelve months
ended
 
   December 31,   December 31, 
(in thousands, except per share data)  2025   2024   2025   2024 
Per Share Data                
Basic net income per share - as reported  $0.89   $0.95   $3.78   $3.15 
Basic net income per share - non-GAAP  $1.10   $0.95   $3.98   $3.21 
Diluted net income per share - as reported  $0.89   $0.95   $3.77   $3.15 
Diluted net income per share - non-GAAP  $1.10   $0.95   $3.97   $3.21 
Basic book value per share  $31.33   $27.71           
Diluted book value per share  $31.27   $27.65           

 

 

 

 

Significant Ratios:

 

   As of or for the twelve months
ended
 
   December 31, 
   2025   2024 
Return on Average Assets - as reported   1.21%   1.06%
Adjustments:          
Loss on write-down of OREO property   0.08%    
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   0.02%    
Net gains on sale of investment securities   (0.01)%    
Accelerated depreciation expenses       0.03%
Income tax effect of adjustments   (0.02)%   (0.01)%
Adjusted Return on Average Assets (non-GAAP)   1.28%   1.08%
           
Return on Average Equity - as reported   12.70%   12.16%
Adjustments:          
Loss on write-down of OREO property   0.85%    
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   0.12%    
Net gains on sale of investment securities   (0.05)%    
Accelerated depreciation expenses       0.34%
Income tax effect of adjustments   (0.23)%   (0.08)%
Adjusted Return on Average Equity (non-GAAP)   13.39%   12.42%

 

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended 
   December 31, 
   2025   2024 
(dollars in thousands)  Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Yield/Rate
   Average
Balance
   Interest    Average
Yield/Rate
 
Assets                         
Loans  $1,509,632    23,230    6.10%  $1,452,332   $21,313     5.84%
Investment Securities:                               
     Taxable   284,976    1,845    2.57%   275,785    1,672     2.41%
     Non taxable   7,506    106    5.60%   6,758    86     5.06%
     Total   292,482    1,951    2.65%   282,543    1,758     2.48%
Federal funds sold   87,819    913    4.12%   56,552    628     4.42%
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks   13,163    24    0.72%   3,138    16     2.03%
Other interest earning assets   4,629    93    7.97%   5,767    63     4.35%
Total earning assets   1,907,725    26,211    5.45%   1,800,332    23,778     5.25%
Allowance for credit losses   (19,388)             (18,199)           
Non-earning assets   182,613              162,438            
Total Assets  $2,070,950             $1,944,571            
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                               
Deposits                               
     Interest-bearing demand deposits  $387,148   $1,673    1.71%  $388,451   $1,747     1.79%
     Interest-bearing money markets- retail   509,895    3,736    2.91%   446,230    3,721     3.32%
     Interest-bearing money markets- brokered   58    1    6.84%   110    1     3.62%
     Savings deposits   158,859    41    0.10%   172,342    45     0.10%
     Time deposits - retail   151,860    1,057    2.76%   143,424    1,071     2.97%
     Time deposits - brokered   50,000    536    4.25%            %
     Total deposits   1,257,820    7,044    2.22%   1,150,557    6,585     2.28%
Short-term borrowings   19,036    17    0.35%   12,797    40     1.24%
Long-term borrowings   95,929    1,105    4.57%   120,928    1,400     4.61%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   1,372,785    8,166    2.36%   1,284,282    8,025     2.49%
Non-interest-bearing deposits   461,214              449,878            
Other liabilities   33,213              33,904            
Shareholders’ Equity   203,738              176,507            
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $2,070,950             $1,944,571            
Net interest income and spread       $18,045    3.09%       $15,753     2.76%
Net interest margin             3.75%              3.48%

 

 

 

 

   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31, 
   2025   2024 
(dollars in thousands)  Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Yield/
Rate
   Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Yield/
Rate
 
Assets                        
Loans  $1,496,125   $90,374    6.04%  $1,427,351   $81,819    5.73%
Investment Securities:                              
     Taxable   284,659    7,210    2.53%   285,661    6,760    2.37%
     Non taxable   7,246    390    5.38%   7,538    375    4.97%
     Total   291,905    7,600    2.60%   293,199    7,135    2.43%
Federal funds sold   62,744    2,623    4.18%   55,117    2,874    5.21%
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks   6,152    89    1.45%   2,009    91    4.53%
Other interest earning assets   5,467    380    6.95%   4,565    303    6.64%
Total earning assets   1,862,393    101,066    5.43%   1,782,241    92,222    5.17%
Allowance for loan losses   (18,963)             (18,064)          
Non-earning assets   178,572              182,548           
Total Assets  $2,022,002             $1,946,725           
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                              
Deposits                              
     Interest-bearing demand deposits  $370,516   $6,355    1.72%  $368,725    6,288    1.71%
     Interest-bearing money markets- retail   484,238    14,694    3.03%   413,353    14,287    3.46%
     Interest-bearing money markets- brokered   281    7    2.49%   55    3    5.45%
     Savings deposits   165,625    172    0.10%   180,393    183    0.10%
     Time deposits - retail   148,214    4,299    2.90%   147,193    4,226    2.87%
     Time deposits - brokered   46,558    1,997    4.29%   15,697    841    5.36%
     Total deposits   1,215,432    27,524    2.26%   1,125,416    25,828    2.29%
Short-term borrowings   20,810    75    0.36%   58,444    1,477    2.53%
Long-term borrowings   113,806    5,136    4.51%   92,213    4,710    5.11%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   1,350,048    32,735    2.42%   1,276,073    32,015    2.51%
Non-interest-bearing deposits   447,553              468,137           
Other liabilities   31,400              33,326           
Shareholders’ Equity   193,001              169,189           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $2,022,002             $1,946,725           
Net interest income and spread       $68,331    3.01%       $60,207    2.66%
Net interest margin             3.67%             3.38%

 

 

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