PEOPLES BANCORP INC

Peoples reported net income of $29.5 million for the third quarter of 2025, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.83. In comparison, Peoples reported net income of $21.2 million, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.59, for the second quarter of 2025, and net income of $31.7 million, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.89, for the third quarter of 2024. Non-core items negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.07 for the third quarter of 2025, $0.01 for the second quarter of 2025, and $0.01 for the third quarter of 2024. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Peoples recorded net income of $75.0 million, or $2.10 per diluted common share, compared to $90.3 million, or $2.55 per diluted common share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Net interest income was $91.3 million for the third quarter of 2025, and increased $3.8 million, or 4%, when compared to the linked quarter. Net interest margin was 4.16% for the third quarter of 2025, compared to 4.15% for the linked quarter. The increase in net interest income and net interest margin was primarily driven by higher loan balances and higher yields on investment securities, respectively. Net interest income for the third quarter of 2025 increased $2.4 million, or 3%, compared to the third quarter of 2024. The increase in net interest income compared to the third quarter of 2024 was driven by growth in loan and investment portfolios. Net interest margin for the third quarter of 2025 was 4.16% and decreased 11 basis points compared to 4.27% for the third quarter of 2024, impacted primarily by reductions in loan yields, driven by lower accretion income. Net interest income for the first nine months of 2025 was $264.2 million, compared to $262.2 million for the same period of 2024. Net interest margin for the first nine months of 2025 was 4.15%, compared to 4.24% for the same period of 2024 and was driven by lower accretion income.

Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $1.7 million for the third quarter of 2025, $2.6 million for the second quarter of 2025 and $8.1 million for the third quarter of 2024, which added 8 basis points, 12 basis points and 39 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin. The decrease in accretion income for the third quarter of 2025 when compared to the linked quarter and the third quarter of 2024 was driven by fewer loan payoffs and more accretion income recognized in 2024 from the merger with Limestone Bancorp Inc. (the "Limestone Merger"). Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $7.8 million and $20.3 million for the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively. Accretion income added 12 basis points and 33 basis points to net interest margin for the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease in accretion income for the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was due to more accretion recognized in 2024 from the Limestone Merger.

The provision for credit losses was $7.3 million for the third quarter of 2025, compared to a provision for credit losses of $16.6 million for the linked quarter and a provision for credit losses of $6.7 million for the third quarter of 2024. The provision for credit losses for the third quarter of 2025 was primarily driven by (i) net charge offs, (ii) loan growth, and (iii) a slight deterioration in the economic forecasts used within the CECL model, partially offset by reductions in reserves for individually analyzed loans and leases. The provision for credit losses for the linked quarter was primarily driven by(i) net charge offs, (ii) an increase in reserves for individually analyzed loans and leases, (iii) an increase in reserves for leases originated by our North Star Leasing division, (iv) a periodic refresh in loss drivers utilized within the CECL model, (v) deterioration in the economic forecasts used within the CECL model, and (vi) loan growth. Net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2025 were $6.8 million, or 0.41% of average total loans annualized, compared to net charge-offs of $7.0 million, or 0.43% of average total loans annualized, for the linked quarter and net charge-offs of $6.1 million, or 0.38% of average total loans annualized, for the third quarter of 2024. For additional information on credit trends and the allowance for credit losses, see the "FINANCIAL CONDITION - Allowance for Credit Losses" section below.

The provision for credit losses for the first nine months of 2025 was $34.1 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $18.5 million for the first nine months of 2024. The provision for credit losses during the first nine months of 2025 was mainly a result of (i) net charge offs, (ii) an increase in reserves for individually analyzed loans and leases, (iii) an increase in reserves for leases originated by our North Star Leasing division, (iv) deterioration in the economic forecasts used within the CECL model, (v) and loan growth. The provision for credit losses for the first nine months of 2024 was mainly a result of (i) higher net charge-offs, (ii) an increase in reserves for individually analyzed loans and leases, (iii) economic forecast deterioration, and (iv) loan growth. Net charge-offs for the first nine months of 2025 were $21.9 million, or 0.45% of average total loans and leases annualized, compared to net charge-offs of $13.6 million, or 0.29% annualized, for the first nine months of 2024. For additional information on credit trends and the allowance for credit losses, see the "Asset Quality" section below.

Net gains and losses include gains and losses on investment securities, asset disposals and other transactions, which are included in total non-interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The net loss realized during the third quarter of 2025 was $3.1 million, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million for the linked quarter and a net loss of $0.9 million for the third quarter of 2024. The net loss for the third quarter of 2025 was driven by a $2.7 million loss on the sale of lower-yielding available-for-sale securities. The net loss for the second quarter of 2025 and for the third quarter of 2024 was due to $0.3 million and $0.5 million of net losses on repossessed assets, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the total net loss was $3.7 million, compared to $2.0 million for the same period in 2024. The net loss for the first nine months of 2025 was primarily driven by the $2.7 million loss on the sale of lower yielding available-for-sale securities. The net loss recognized in the first nine months of 2024 was primarily driven by $1.3 million of net losses on repossessed assets.

Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, for the third quarter of 2025 decreased $0.3 million compared to the linked quarter. The decrease was primarily impacted by a decrease of $0.6 million in lease income, driven by gains on terminated Vantage leases recorded in the linked quarter, partially offset by an increase of $0.3 million in electronic banking ("e-banking") income, driven by debit card interchange fees. Compared to the third quarter of 2024, total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, increased $1.2 million, due to an increase of $0.7 million in BOLI, an increase of $0.6 million in lease income, and an increase of $0.5 million in trust and investment income, which was driven by an increase in assets under administration and management, partially offset by a decrease of $0.8 million in mortgage banking income.

For the first nine months of 2025, total non-interest income, excluding gains and losses, increased $5.2 million, or 7%, compared to the first nine months of 2024. The increase was driven by (i) a $4.0 million increase in lease income, driven by gains on early Vantage lease terminations and increased operating lease income, (ii) a $1.3 increase in trust and investment income, driven by an increase in assets under administration and management, and (iii) a $1.0 million increase in other non-interest income, primarily driven by an increase in swap fee income due to customer demand. These increases were partially offset by a $0.8 million decrease in mortgage banking income and a $0.7 million decrease in deposit account service charges due to customer activity.

Total non-interest expense decreased $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the linked quarter. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $0.8 million in professional fees and $0.6 million in other non-interest expense, driven by lower corporate expenses, partially offset by increases of $0.3 million in marketing expenses and $0.2 million in franchise tax expenses.

Compared to the third quarter of 2024, total non-interest expense increased $3.8 million, or 6%. The increase was primarily driven by increases of $1.6 million in salaries and employee benefit costs, which were driven by higher sales-based incentive, medical costs, and payroll taxes, $1.2 million in data processing and software expense, and $1.2 million in other non-interest expense, partially offset by a decrease of $0.6 million in amortization of other intangible assets.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, total non-interest expense increased $7.7 million, or 4%, compared to the first nine months of 2024. The increase was driven by increases of (i) $4.9 million in salaries and employee benefits costs, which were driven by higher sales-based incentive and medical costs, (ii) $3.1 million in data processing and software expenses, (iii) $0.7 million in professional fees, and (iv) $0.6 million in operating lease expense, partially offset with decreases of $1.7 million in amortization of other intangible assets and $1.1 million in net occupancy and equipment expense.

The efficiency ratio for the third quarter of 2025 was 57.1%, compared to 59.3% for the linked quarter and 55.1% for the third quarter of 2024. The efficiency ratio improved compared to the linked quarter mainly as the result of higher net interest income and lower non-interest expenses. The efficiency ratio for the first nine months of 2025 was 59.0%, compared to 57.4% for the first nine months of 2024. The efficiency ratio increased compared to the prior year first nine months due to the increase in non-interest expense and lower net interest income.

Peoples recorded income tax expense of $8.5 million with an effective tax rate of 22.4% for the third quarter of 2025, compared to income tax expense of $6.2 million with an effective tax rate of 22.7% for the linked quarter, and income tax expense of $9.2 million with an effective tax rate of 22.5% for the third quarter of 2024. The increase in income tax expense when compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to higher pre-tax income. Peoples' income tax expense for the first nine months of 2025 was $21.8 million with an effective tax rate of 22.5%, compared to $24.3 million with an effective tax rate of 21.2% for the same period of 2024.

Total assets were $9.62 billion as of September 30, 2025, $9.54 billion at June 30, 2025, $9.25 billion at December 31, 2024, and $9.14 billion at September 30, 2024. Total assets at September 30, 2025 increased when compared to at June 30, 2025 primarily due to increases in period-end loan and lease balances. Period-end total loan and lease balances at September 30, 2025 increased $127.1 million, or 8% annualized, compared to at June 30, 2025. The increase in loans was driven by increases of $121.2 million in other commercial real estate loans and $82.1 million in commercial and industrial loans, partially offset by a decrease of $80.3 million in construction loans. Total assets at September 30, 2025 increased compared to at December 31, 2024 due to increases of $370.7 million in total loans and leases and $157.0 million in held-to-maturity investment securities, partially offset by decreases in available-for sale investment securities of $106.6 million. Total assets at September 30, 2025 increased compared to at September 30, 2024 due to increases of $456.9 million in total loans and leases and $142.7 million in total investment securities, partially offset by a decrease of $93.5 million in total cash and cash equivalents.

Total liabilities were $8.44 billion at September 30, 2025, up from $8.39 billion at June 30, 2025, $8.14 billion at December 31, 2024, and $8.02 billion at September 30, 2024. The increase in total liabilities when compared to at June 30, 2025 was primarily due to an increase of $86.7 million in short-term borrowings, partially offset by a decrease of $5.0 million in period-end total deposits. Total liabilities increased compared to at December 31, 2024 due to increases in short-term borrowings and non-interest bearing deposits of $290.1 million and $28.4 million, respectively, and were partially offset by a decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities of $22.8 million. The increase in total liabilities when compared to at September 30, 2024 was primarily due increases of $307.6 million and $149.0 million in short-term borrowings and period-end deposits, respectively. The increase in deposits was primarily driven by an increase of $124.5 million in retail certificates of deposit, driven by current promotional offerings, $82.7 million in non-interest bearing deposits, and $53.5 million in money market deposits. These were partially offset by a decrease of $79.1 million in brokered deposits and a $54.4 million decrease in governmental deposit accounts.

Total stockholders' equity at September 30, 2025 increased $29.4 million compared to at June 30, 2025, which was primarily due to net income for the quarter of $29.5 million and a decrease of $12.7 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss, partially offset by dividends paid of $14.7 million. Accumulated unrealized losses related to the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio were $78.1 million and $90.9 million at September 30, 2025 and at June 30, 2025, respectively. Total stockholders' equity at September 30, 2025 increased $71.2 million, or 6%, compared to at December 31, 2024, which was due to net income of $75.0 million in the first nine months of 2025 and a decrease of $32.8 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss, partially offset by dividends paid of $43.5 million. Total stockholders' equity at September 30, 2025 increased by $57.8 million compared to at September 30, 2024 and was impacted by net income of $102.0 million in the last twelve months and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $5.0 million, partially offset by dividends paid of $57.7 million.