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FIRST KEYSTONE CORP

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 30, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Mar 30, 2026

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-26.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-03-30.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 73 previous paragraphs and 84 current paragraphs.

54 unchanged; 15 reworded; 8 added; 0 removed; 4 previous and 7 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 4 previous and 4 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

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Current report

The Corporation’s operations of its business, including its transactions with customers, are increasingly done electronically, and this has increased its risks related to cybersecurity.

Current report

Increasingly, financial transactions are processed electronically, both by the Corporation and its customers, via online, mobile, and cloud technologies. Operational systems are progressively becoming cloud-based. Conducting business in this environment depends on secure transmission and storage of data in digital form as well as procedures and systems to prevent or ensure the resiliency against system failures, interruptions or breaches in security. As a result, the Corporation is exposed to the risk of cyber-attacks in the normal course of business, which may be perpetrated against the Corporation, or its third-party service providers and its customers. Further, the Corporation may face unknown or contingent liabilities arising from cybersecurity incidents or data breaches that previously occurred at companies it acquires. Such incidents may not have been discovered, disclosed, or if previously discovered fully remediated before closing, and the acquired company’s representations, warranties, and indemnities may be limited in scope, duration, or recoverability. As a result, the Corporation could incur costs or liabilities after an acquisition relating to regulatory investigations, litigation, remediation efforts, reputational harm, or customer and partner claims, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Current report

In general, cyber incidents can result from deliberate attacks or unintentional events. The Corporation has observed an increased level of attention in the industry focused on cyber-attacks that include, but are not limited to, gaining unauthorized access to digital systems for purposes of misappropriating assets or sensitive information, corrupting data, or causing operational disruption. While the Corporation maintains insurance coverage that may, subject to policy terms and conditions including significant self-insured deductibles, cover or ameliorate certain financial aspects of cyber risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses.

Current report

The Corporation maintains policies and procedures designed to prevent or limit the effects of possible security breaches of its information systems. However, the techniques used for cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, including the use of AI, and there can be no assurance that preventive and detective measures are fail-safe.

Current report

While the Corporation has not incurred any material losses related to cyber-attacks, nor is it aware of any specific or threatened material cyber incidents as of the date of this report, it may incur substantial costs and suffer other negative consequences if it falls victim to successful cyber-attacks. Such negative consequences could include remediation costs that may include liability for stolen assets or information and repairing system damage that may have been caused; deploying additional personnel and protection technologies, training employees, and engaging third-party experts and consultants; lost revenues resulting from unauthorized use of proprietary information or the failure to retain or attract customers following an attack; disruption or failures of physical infrastructure, operating systems or networks that support the Corporation’s business and customers resulting in the loss of customers and business opportunities; additional regulatory scrutiny and possible regulatory penalties; litigation; and, reputational damage adversely affecting customer or investor confidence.

Current report

Changes to trade policies and tariffs can have an adverse impact on the Corporation’s business and its customers.

Current report

Changes in trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs or the escalation of a trade war, could negatively impact the economic conditions in the markets the Corporation serves. The Corporation’s customers-particularly local businesses engaged in agriculture, manufacturing, and retail-may face higher costs for imported goods and materials, reduced export demand, and supply chain disruptions due to increased tariffs. These challenges could lead to lower revenues, reduced profitability, and potential layoffs, all of which may impair the Corporation’s customers' ability to meet their financial obligations. Furthermore, prolonged trade tensions and economic uncertainty could lead to market volatility, declining asset values, and weakened consumer confidence. If its customers experience financial stress, the Corporation could see an increase in loan delinquencies and credit losses, negatively affecting its asset quality and overall financial performance. Additionally, any decline in local economic activity could reduce loan demand, deposit growth, and fee income, which are critical to the Corporation’s long-term success. While it actively monitors economic and policy developments, the Corporation cannot predict the outcome of trade negotiations or the full impact of tariffs and trade restrictions on its business, customers, and the broader economy. Any adverse effects from tariffs or a trade war could materially and negatively impact its financial condition, results of operations, and future growth prospects.

Current report

Our management identified an additional material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2025 that had a material impact on our reported financial condition and results of operation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, but did not impact any prior periods or subsequent periods. Financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 were revised and restated accordingly.
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Previous wording

As of December 31, 2024, approximately 89.8% of the Corporation’s loan portfolio was secured by real estate (including construction loans). Real estate loans secured by commercial properties are generally viewed as having more risk of default than consumer loans and loans secured by residential real estate. Loans secured by commercial properties are also typically larger than consumer loans and loans secured by residential real estate. Because the Corporation’s loan portfolio contains a significant number of loans secured by commercial properties with relatively large balances, the deterioration of one or a few of these loans could cause a significant increase in non-performing loans. An increase in non-performing loans could result in a net loss of earnings from these loans, an increase in the provision for credit losses and an increase in loan charge-offs, all of which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2025, approximately 90.2% of the Corporation’s loan portfolio was secured by real estate (including construction loans). Real estate loans secured by commercial properties are generally viewed as having more risk of default than consumer loans and loans secured by residential real estate. Loans secured by commercial properties are also typically larger than consumer loans and loans secured by residential real estate. Because the Corporation’s loan portfolio contains a significant number of loans secured by commercial properties with relatively large balances, the deterioration of one or a few of these loans could cause a significant increase in non-performing loans. An increase in non-performing loans could result in a net loss of earnings from these loans, an increase in the provision for credit losses and an increase in loan charge-offs, all of which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

Previous wording

The Corporation’s loan customers may not repay their loans according to the terms of their loans, and the collateral securing the payment of their loans may be insufficient to assure repayment. The Corporation may experience significant credit losses, which could have a material adverse effect on its operating results. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses, the Corporation reviews its loans and loss and delinquency experience and evaluates economic conditions. If the Corporation’s assumptions prove to be incorrect, the allowance for credit losses may not cover inherent losses in its loan portfolio at the date of the financial statements. Material additions to the Corporation’s allowance would materially decrease net income. At December 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses totaled $7.7 million, representing 0.83% of average total loans.

Current wording

The Corporation’s loan customers may not repay their loans according to the terms of their loans, and the collateral securing the payment of their loans may be insufficient to assure repayment. The Corporation may experience significant credit losses, which could have a material adverse effect on its operating results. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses, the Corporation reviews its loans and loss and delinquency experience and evaluates economic conditions. If the Corporation’s assumptions prove to be incorrect, the allowance for credit losses may not cover inherent losses in its loan portfolio at the date of the financial statements. Material additions to the Corporation’s allowance would materially decrease net income. At December 31, 2025, the allowance for credit losses totaled $9.4 million, representing 0.98% of average total loans.

Previous wording

The Corporation relies heavily on communications, information and technology systems to conduct its business. Any failure, interruption or breach in security of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in the Corporation’s customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan and other systems. The Corporation has policies, systems and procedures designed to prevent or limit the effect of the failure, interruption or security breach of its information systems; however, there can be no assurance that any such failures, interruptions or security breaches will not occur. While the Corporation maintains insurance coverage that may, subject to policy terms and conditions including significant self-insured deductibles, cover certain aspects of cyber risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses. The occurrence of any failures, interruptions or security breaches of the Corporation’s information technology and communication systems could damage the Corporation’s reputation, adversely affecting customer or investor confidence, result in a loss of customer business, subject the Corporation to additional regulatory scrutiny and possible regulatory penalties, or expose the Corporation to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

The Corporation relies heavily on communications, information and technology systems to conduct its business. Any failure, interruption or breach in security of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in the Corporation’s customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan and other systems. The Corporation has policies, systems and procedures designed to prevent or limit the effect of the failure, interruption or security breach of its information systems; however, there can be no assurance that any such failures, interruptions or security breaches will not occur. While the Corporation maintains insurance coverage that may, subject to policy terms and conditions including significant self-insured deductibles, cover certain aspects of cyber risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses. The occurrence of any failures, interruptions or security breaches of the Corporation’s information technology and communication systems could damage the Corporation’s reputation, adversely affecting customer or investor confidence, result in a loss of customer business, subject the Corporation to additional regulatory

Previous wording

war or terrorism or other adverse external events may occur in the future. Although management has established disaster recovery policies and procedures, the occurrence of any such event could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations. Geopolitical instability or conflicts may result in trade disruptions, sanctions, and other market volatility which could lead to global inflationary pressures, etc. that could adversely affect the Corporation or its customers.

Current wording

Severe weather, natural disasters, disease pandemics and epidemics, acts of war or terrorism and other adverse external events could have a significant impact on the Corporation’s ability to conduct business. Such events could affect the stability of the Corporation’s deposit base, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair the value of collateral securing loans, cause significant property damage, result in loss of revenue and/or cause the Corporation to incur additional expenses. Severe weather, natural disasters, disease pandemics and epidemics, acts of war or terrorism or other adverse external events may occur in the future. Although management has established disaster recovery policies and procedures, the occurrence of any such event could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations. Geopolitical instability or conflicts may result in trade disruptions, sanctions, and other market volatility which could lead to global inflationary pressures, etc. that could adversely affect the Corporation or its customers.

Previous wording

Basel III targets higher levels of base capital, certain capital buffers and a migration toward common equity as the key source of regulatory capital. Basel III signals a growing effort by domestic and international bank regulatory agencies to require financial institutions, including depository institutions, to maintain higher levels of capital. Although Basel III is implemented, regulatory viewpoints could change or require additional capital to support the Corporation’s

Current wording

Basel III targets higher levels of base capital, certain capital buffers and a migration toward common equity as the key source of regulatory capital. Basel III signals a growing effort by domestic and international bank regulatory agencies to require financial institutions, including depository institutions, to maintain higher levels of capital. Although Basel III is implemented, regulatory viewpoints could change or require additional capital to support the Corporation’s business risk profile. If the Corporation and the Bank are required to maintain higher levels of capital, the Corporation and the Bank may have fewer opportunities to invest capital into interest-earning assets, which could limit the profitable business operations available to the Corporation and the Bank and adversely impact its financial condition and results of operations.

Previous wording

The Corporation’s success depends primarily on the general economic conditions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the specific local markets in which the Corporation operates. Unlike larger national or other regional banks that are more geographically diversified, the Corporation provides banking and financial services to customers primarily in Columbia, Luzerne, Montour, Monroe, Northampton and Lehigh counties. The local economic conditions in these areas have a significant impact on the demand for the Corporation’s products and services as well as the ability of the Corporation’s customers to repay loans, the value of the collateral securing loans and the stability of the Corporation’s deposit funding sources. Also, a significant decline in general economic conditions caused by inflation, recession, acts of terrorism, outbreaks and hostilities or other international or domestic occurrences, unemployment, changes in the securities markets, or other factors, could impact the local economic conditions and, in turn, have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

banks that are more geographically diversified, the Corporation provides banking and financial services to customers primarily in Columbia, Luzerne, Montour, Monroe, Northampton and Lehigh counties. The local economic conditions in these areas have a significant impact on the demand for the Corporation’s products and services as well as the ability of the Corporation’s customers to repay loans, the value of the collateral securing loans and the stability of the Corporation’s deposit funding sources. Also, a significant decline in general economic conditions caused by inflation, recession, acts of terrorism, outbreaks and hostilities or other international or domestic occurrences, unemployment, changes in the securities markets, or other factors, could impact the local economic conditions and, in turn, have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

Previous wording

The Corporation, primarily through the Bank, is subject to extensive federal and state regulation and supervision. Banking regulations are primarily intended to protect depositors’ funds, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking system as a whole, not shareholders. These regulations affect the Corporation’s lending practices, capital structure, investment practices, dividend policy and growth, among other things. Congress and federal regulatory agencies continually review banking laws, regulations and policies for possible changes. Changes to statutes, regulations or regulatory policies could affect the Corporation in substantial and unpredictable ways. Such changes could subject the Corporation to additional costs, limit the types of financial services and products the Corporation may offer and/or increase the ability of non-banks to offer competing financial services and products, among other things. Failure to comply with laws, regulations or policies could result in enforcement, enhanced supervision and sanctions by regulatory agencies, civil money penalties and/or reputation damage, which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

The Corporation, primarily through the Bank, is subject to extensive federal and state regulation and supervision. Banking regulations are primarily intended to protect depositors’ funds, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking system as a whole, not shareholders. These regulations affect the Corporation’s lending practices, capital structure, investment practices, dividend policy and growth, among other things. Congress and federal regulatory agencies continually review banking laws, regulations and policies for possible changes. Changes to statutes, regulations or regulatory policies could affect the Corporation in substantial and unpredictable ways. Such changes could subject the Corporation to additional costs, limit the types of financial services and products the Corporation may offer and/or increase the ability of non-banks to offer competing financial services and products, among other things. Failure to

Previous wording

From time to time, customers make claims and take legal action pertaining to the Corporation’s performance of its fiduciary responsibilities. Whether customer claims and legal action related to the Corporation’s performance of its fiduciary responsibilities are founded or unfounded, and if such claims and legal actions are not resolved in a manner favorable to the Corporation, they may result in significant financial liability and/or adversely affect the market perception of the Corporation and its products and services as well as impact customer demand for those products and

Current wording

From time to time, customers make claims and take legal action pertaining to the Corporation’s performance of its fiduciary responsibilities. Whether customer claims and legal action related to the Corporation’s performance of its fiduciary responsibilities are founded or unfounded, and if such claims and legal actions are not resolved in a manner favorable to the Corporation, they may result in significant financial liability and/or adversely affect the market perception of the Corporation and its products and services as well as impact customer demand for those products and services. Any financial liability or reputation damage could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

Previous wording

We identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2023 and cannot assure you that additional material weaknesses will not be identified in the future. If we fail to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, it could result in material misstatements in our financial statements in the future, which could require us to restate financial statements, cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and have a negative effect on our stock price.

Current wording

We identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2025 and cannot assure you that additional material weaknesses will not be identified in the future. If we fail to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, it could result in material misstatements in our financial statements in the future, which could require us to restate financial statements, cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and have a negative effect on our stock price.

Previous wording

Our management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2023. See Item 9A, "Controls and Procedures." While the material weakness had no impact upon our reported financial condition or results of operation at and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, any prior periods or subsequent periods, we cannot assure you that additional significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting will not be identified in the future. Any failure to maintain or implement required new or improved controls, or any difficulties we encounter in their implementation, could result in additional material weaknesses, cause us to fail to meet our periodic reporting obligations or result in material misstatements in our financial statements in future periods. Any such failure could also adversely affect the results of periodic management evaluations and annual auditor attestation reports regarding the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules promulgated by the SEC under Section 404. The existence of a material weakness could result in errors in our financial statements in future periods that could result in a restatement of financial statements, cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations, and cause investors or customers to lose confidence in our reported financial information, leading to a decline in our stock price or a loss of business.

Current wording

We cannot assure you that additional significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting will not be identified in the future. Any failure to maintain or implement required new or improved controls, or any difficulties we encounter in their implementation, could result in additional material weaknesses, cause us to fail to meet our periodic reporting obligations or result in material misstatements in our financial statements in future periods. Any such failure could also adversely affect the results of periodic management evaluations and annual auditor attestation reports regarding the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting required under

Previous wording

The financial services industry is continually undergoing rapid technological change with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. The effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions to better serve customers and to reduce costs. The Corporation’s future success depends, in part, upon its ability to address the needs of its customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional efficiencies in the Corporation’s operations. Some of the Corporation’s larger competitors may have substantially greater resources to invest in technological improvements. The Corporation may not be able to effectively implement every new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products and services to its customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological

Current wording

The financial services industry is continually undergoing rapid technological change with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. The effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions to better serve customers and to reduce costs. The Corporation’s future success depends, in part, upon its ability to address the needs of its customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional efficiencies in the Corporation’s operations. Some of the Corporation’s larger competitors may have substantially greater resources to invest in technological improvements. The Corporation may not be able to effectively implement every new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products and services to its customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological change affecting the financial services industry could have a material adverse impact on the Corporation’s business and, in turn, the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

Previous wording

A significant portion of the Corporation’s loan portfolio is secured by real property. During the ordinary course of business, the Corporation may foreclose on and take title to properties securing certain loans. In doing so, there is a risk that hazardous or toxic substances could be found on these properties. If hazardous or toxic substances are found, the Corporation may be liable for remediation costs, as well as for personal injury and property damage. Environmental laws may require the Corporation to incur substantial expenses and may materially reduce the affected property’s value or limit the Corporation’s ability to use or sell the affected property. In addition, future laws, or more stringent interpretations or enforcement policies with respect to existing laws, may increase the Corporation’s exposure to environmental liability. Although the Corporation has policies and procedures to perform an environmental review before initiating any foreclosure action on real property, these reviews may not be sufficient to detect all potential environmental hazards. The remediation costs and any other financial liabilities associated with an environmental hazard could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

A significant portion of the Corporation’s loan portfolio is secured by real property. During the ordinary course of business, the Corporation may foreclose on and take title to properties securing certain loans. In doing so, there is a risk that hazardous or toxic substances could be found on these properties. If hazardous or toxic substances are found, the Corporation may be liable for remediation costs, as well as for personal injury and property damage. Environmental laws may require the Corporation to incur substantial expenses and may materially reduce the affected property’s value or limit the Corporation’s ability to use or sell the affected property. In addition, future laws, or more stringent interpretations or enforcement policies with respect to existing laws, may increase the Corporation’s exposure to environmental liability. Although the Corporation has policies and procedures to perform an environmental review before initiating any foreclosure action on real property, these reviews may not be sufficient to detect all potential

Previous wording

The increasing use of social media platforms presents new risks and challenges and our inability or failure to recognize, respond to and effectively manage the accelerated impact of social media could materially adversely impact our business.

Current wording

The increasing use of social media platforms presents risks and challenges and our inability or failure to recognize, respond to and effectively manage the accelerated impact of social media could materially adversely impact our business.

Previous wording

There has been a marked increase in the use of social media platforms, including weblogs (blogs), social media websites, and other forms of Internet-based communications which allow individuals access to a broad audience of consumers and other interested persons. Social media practices in the banking industry are evolving, which creates uncertainty and risk of noncompliance with regulations applicable to our business. Consumers value readily available information concerning businesses and their goods and services and often act on such information without further investigation and without regard to its accuracy. Many social media platforms immediately publish the content their subscribers and participants post, often without filters or checks on accuracy of the content posted. Information posted on such platforms at any time may be adverse to our interests and/or may be inaccurate. The dissemination of information online could harm our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations, regardless of the information’s accuracy. The harm may be immediate without affording us an opportunity for redress or correction.

Current wording

The use of social media platforms, including weblogs (blogs), social media websites, and other forms of Internet-based communications allows individuals access to a broad audience of consumers and other interested persons. Social media practices in the banking industry are continually evolving, which creates uncertainty and risk of noncompliance with regulations applicable to our business. Consumers value readily available information concerning businesses and their goods and services and often act on such information without further investigation and without regard to its accuracy. Many social media platforms immediately publish the content their subscribers and participants post, often without filters or checks on accuracy of the content posted. Information posted on such platforms at any time may be adverse to our interests and/or may be inaccurate. The dissemination of information online could harm our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations, regardless of the information’s accuracy. The harm may be immediate without affording us an opportunity for redress or correction.

Previous wording

Other risks associated with the use of social media include improper disclosure of proprietary information, negative comments about our business, exposure of personally identifiable information, fraud, out-of-date information, and improper use by employees and customers. The inappropriate use of social media by our customers or employees could result in negative consequences including remediation costs including training for employees, additional regulatory scrutiny and possible regulatory penalties, litigation or negative publicity that could damage our reputation adversely affecting customer or investor confidence.

Current wording

Other risks associated with the use of social media include improper disclosure of proprietary information, negative comments about our business, exposure of personally identifiable information, fraud, out-of-date information, and improper use by employees and customers. The inappropriate use of social media by our customers or employees
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scrutiny and possible regulatory penalties, or expose the Corporation to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

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The Corporation’s success depends primarily on the general economic conditions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the specific local markets in which the Corporation operates. Unlike larger national or other regional

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

comply with laws, regulations or policies could result in enforcement, enhanced supervision and sanctions by regulatory agencies, civil money penalties and/or reputation damage, which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2023. The material weakness had no impact upon our reported financial condition or results of operation at and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, any prior periods or subsequent periods.

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Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules promulgated by the SEC under Section 404. The existence of a material weakness could result in errors in our financial statements in future periods that could result in a restatement of financial statements, cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations, and cause investors or customers to lose confidence in our reported financial information, leading to a decline in our stock price or a loss of business.

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environmental hazards. The remediation costs and any other financial liabilities associated with an environmental hazard could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

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could result in negative consequences including remediation costs including training for employees, additional regulatory scrutiny and possible regulatory penalties, litigation or negative publicity that could damage our reputation adversely affecting customer or investor confidence.
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Severe weather, natural disasters, disease pandemics and epidemics, acts of war or terrorism and other adverse external events could have a significant impact on the Corporation’s ability to conduct business. Such events could affect the stability of the Corporation’s deposit base, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair the value of collateral securing loans, cause significant property damage, result in loss of revenue and/or cause the Corporation to incur additional expenses. Severe weather, natural disasters, disease pandemics and epidemics, acts of

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business risk profile. If the Corporation and the Bank are required to maintain higher levels of capital, the Corporation and the Bank may have fewer opportunities to invest capital into interest-earning assets, which could limit the profitable business operations available to the Corporation and the Bank and adversely impact its financial condition and results of operations.

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services. Any financial liability or reputation damage could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

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change affecting the financial services industry could have a material adverse impact on the Corporation’s business and, in turn, the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.