COLONY BANKCORP INC

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The purpose of this discussion and analysis is to focus on significant changes in the financial condition of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiary, Colony Bank, from December 31, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and on our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K, and information presented elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, particularly the unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing in Item 1.

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The purpose of this discussion and analysis is to focus on significant changes in the financial condition of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiary, Colony Bank, from December 31, 2025 through September 30, 2026 and on our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K, and information presented elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, particularly the unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing in Item 1.

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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance, statements regarding the proposed merger of First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (“First Reliance”) with the Company (the “Proposed Merger”) and expectations with regard to the benefits of the Proposed Merger, and statements regarding the completed acquisition of TC Bancshares, Inc. (“TC Bancshares”). These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “strive,” “projection,” “goal,” “target,” “outlook,” “aim,” “would,” “annualized” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance, statements regarding the merger of First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (“First Reliance”) with the Company (the “Merger”) statements concerning the sale-leaseback transactions and investment securities portfolio repositioning, including their timing, expected proceeds, estimated gains and losses, accounting and tax treatment, intended use of proceeds, continued branch operations, and anticipated effects on earnings, liquidity, capital and tangible book value, and statements regarding the completed acquisition of TC Bancshares, Inc. (“TC Bancshares”). These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “strive,” “projection,” “goal,” “target,” “outlook,” “aim,” “would,” “annualized” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

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Proposed Acquisition of First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. and First Reliance Bank

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Acquisition of First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. and First Reliance Bank

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The Company and First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: FSRL) (“First Reliance”), the holding company for First Reliance Bank, on June 24, 2026, jointly announced the signing of an Agreement and Plan of Merger under which the Company has agreed to acquire 100% of the common stock and preferred stock of First Reliance in a combined stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $163 million. Upon completion of the transaction, the combined organization is expected to have approximately $5 billion in total assets, $3.2 billion in total loans and $4 billion in total deposits. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to the Company's earnings per share, excluding transaction costs.

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The Company and First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: FSRL) (“First Reliance”), the holding company for First Reliance Bank, on June 24, 2026, jointly announced the signing of an Agreement and Plan of Merger under which the Company has agreed to acquire 100% of the common stock and preferred stock of First Reliance in a combined stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $163 million. Upon completion of the transaction, the combined organization is expected to have approximately $5 billion in total assets, $3.2 billion in total loans and $4 billion in total deposits. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to the Company's earnings per share, excluding transaction costs. The Merger is intended to qualify as a reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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The Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by the Boards of Directors of the Company and First Reliance. The closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2026, is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approval and approval by the shareholders of the Company and First Reliance.

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The Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by the Boards of Directors of the Company and First Reliance. Regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of the Company and First Reliance have been received. The transaction closed on November 1, 2026. At closing, the Company increased the size of its board of directors by two and appointed F.R. Saunders, Jr. and Forrest R. Redden III. At the effective time of the merger, the Company assumed First Reliance’s outstanding 3.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due October 1, 2031 and First Reliance’s obligations with respect to the junior subordinated debentures underlying the trust preferred securities issued by First Reliance Capital Trust I.

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Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, each First Reliance shareholder will have the right to elect to receive either $19.75 in cash or 0.94 shares of the Company's common stock in exchange for each share of First Reliance stock, subject to customary proration and allocation procedures such that approximately 20% of First Reliance stock will be converted to cash consideration and the remaining 80% of First Reliance stock will be converted to Company common stock.

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Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, each First Reliance shareholder elected to receive either $19.75 in cash or 0.94 shares of the Company's common stock in exchange for each share of First Reliance stock, subject to customary proration and allocation procedures such that approximately 20% of First Reliance stock was converted to cash consideration and the remaining 80% of First Reliance stock was converted to Company common stock.

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The following discussion and analysis presents the more significant factors affecting the Company’s financial condition as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, and results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, notes thereto and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report.

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The following discussion and analysis presents the more significant factors affecting the Company’s financial condition as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, and results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2026 and 2025. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, notes thereto and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report.

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At June 30, 2026, the Company had total consolidated assets of $3.6 billion, total loans, net of $2.5 billion, total deposits of $3.0 billion, and stockholders’ equity of $390.0 million. The Company reported net income of $10.9 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and $19.1 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to net income of $8.0 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and $14.6 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increases in net income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2025 were a result of increases in interest income on loans and increases in noninterest income, partially offset by an increase in interest expense and an increase in noninterest expense as well as the impact from the acquisition of TC Bancshares in December 2025.

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At September 30, 2026, the Company had total consolidated assets of $3.6 billion, total loans, net of $2.5 billion, total deposits of $3.0 billion, and stockholders’ equity of $391.8 million. The Company reported net income of $10.5 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and $29.6 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to net income of $5.8 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and $20.4 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The increases in net income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2026 compared to the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2025 were a result of increases in interest income on loans and increases in noninterest income, partially offset by an increase in interest expense and an increase in noninterest expense as well as the impact from the acquisition of TC Bancshares in December 2025.

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Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis was $30.0 million for the second quarter of 2026 compared to $22.6 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $7.4 million. Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $59.4 million, compared to $43.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $15.7 million. These increases are the result of an increase in income on interest earning assets slightly offset with an increase in expense on interest bearing liabilities. Income on interest earning assets increased $8.9 million to $45.9 million for the second quarter of 2026 compared to the respective period in 2025. Expense on interest bearing liabilities increased $1.5 million to $15.9 million for the second quarter of 2026 compared to the respective period in 2025. Income on interest earning assets increased $18.2 million to $91.0 million for the first six months of 2026 compared to the respective period in 2025. Expense on interest bearing liabilities increased $2.6 million to $31.6 million for the first six months of 2026 compared to the respective period in 2025.

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Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis was $30.5 million for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $22.9 million for the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $7.6 million. Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $89.9 million, compared to $66.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of $23.3 million. These increases are the result of an increase in income on interest earning assets slightly offset with an increase in expense on interest bearing liabilities. Income on interest earning assets increased $9.5 million to $46.6 million for the third quarter of 2026 compared to the respective period in 2025. Expense on interest bearing liabilities increased $1.9 million to $16.1 million for the third quarter of 2026 compared to the respective period in 2025. Income on interest earning assets increased $27.8 million to $137.6 million for the first nine months of 2026

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Provision for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was $1.9 million and $3.7 million, which represents $2.1 million and $3.6 million in provision for credit losses on loans and $210,000 in release and $40,000 in provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments, respectively. This is compared to $450,000 and $2.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, which represents $205,000 and $1.8 million in provision for credit losses on loans and $245,000 and $122,000 in provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments, respectively. For the second quarter of 2026, there were net charge-offs of $1.8 million compared to $1.0 million for the same period in 2025. Net charge-offs for the first six months of 2026 were $3.5 million compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2025. Colony’s allowance for credit losses on loans was $22.0 million, or 0.89% of total loans at June 30, 2026, compared to $23.0 million, or 0.97% of total loans, at December 31, 2025. The increase in net charge-offs was primarily due to SBA loans in the Small Business Specialty Lending (“ SBSL”) portfolio as well as increases in commercial, financial & agricultural and consumer loans. At June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, nonperforming assets were $20.9 million and $24.7 million, or 0.58% and 0.66% of total assets, respectively.

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Provision for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $1.7 million and $5.3 million, which represents $1.6 million and $5.2 million in provision for credit losses on loans and $58,000 and $98,000 in provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments, respectively. This is compared to $900,000 and $2.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, which represents $760,000 and $2.6 million in provision for credit losses on loans and $140,000 and $262,000 in provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments, respectively. For the third quarter of 2026, there were net charge-offs of $1.7 million compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2025. Net charge-offs for the first nine months of 2026 were $5.2 million compared to $3.5 million for the same period in 2025. Colony’s allowance for credit losses on loans was $22.5 million, or 0.91% of total loans at September 30, 2026, compared to $23.0 million, or 0.97% of total loans, at December 31, 2025. The increase in net charge-offs was primarily due to SBA loans in the Small Business Specialty Lending (“ SBSL”) portfolio as well as increases in commercial, financial & agricultural and consumer loans. At September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, nonperforming assets were $25.0 million and $24.7 million, or 0.69% and 0.66% of total assets, respectively.

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Noninterest income of $12.2 million for the second quarter of 2026 represents an increase of $2.1 million, or 20.4%, from the second quarter of 2025. Noninterest income of $22.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 represents an increase of $3.7 million, or 19.4% from the six months ended June 30, 2025. These increases are a result of increases in service charges on deposits, mortgage fee income, insurance commissions, interchange fees, and income from Colony Financial Advisors, which is included in other noninterest income. See “Table 3 - Noninterest Income” for more detail and discussion on the primary drivers to the increase in noninterest income.

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Noninterest income of $12.3 million for the third quarter of 2026 represents an increase of $2.2 million, or 21.6%, from the third quarter of 2025. Noninterest income of $35.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 represents an increase of $5.9 million, or 20.1% from the nine months ended September 30, 2025. These increases are a result of increases in service charges on deposits, mortgage fee income, interchange fees, income from Colony Financial Advisors, which is included in other noninterest income. See “Table 3 - Noninterest Income” for more detail and discussion on the primary drivers to the increase in noninterest income.

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For the three months ended June 30, 2026, noninterest expense was $26.4 million, an increase of $4.4 million, or 20.1%, from the same period in 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, noninterest expense was $54.1 million, an increase of $11.9 million, or 28.1%, from the same period in 2025. Increases in noninterest expense for both periods were a result of increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, acquisition related expenses, information technology expenses, and professional fees. See “Table 4 - Noninterest Expense” for more detail and discussion on the primary drivers to the increase in noninterest expense.

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For the three months ended September 30, 2026, noninterest expense was $27.7 million, an increase of $3.0 million, or 12.3%, from the same period in 2025. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, noninterest expense was $81.8 million, an increase of $14.9 million, or 22.3%, from the same period in 2025. Increases in noninterest expense for both periods were a result of increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, acquisition related expenses, and information technology expenses. See “Table 4 - Noninterest Expense” for more detail and discussion on the primary drivers to the increase in noninterest expense.

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Our accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with GAAP and conform to general practices within the banking industry. We have identified certain of its accounting policies as “critical accounting policies,” consisting of those related to business combinations, allowance for credit losses and income taxes. In determining which accounting policies are critical in nature, we have identified the policies that require significant judgment or involve complex estimates. It is management’s practice to discuss critical accounting policies with the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee on a periodic basis, including the development, selection, implementation and disclosure of the critical accounting policies. The application of these policies has a significant impact on the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. Our financial results could differ significantly if different judgments or estimates are used in the application of these policies. All accounting policies described in Note 1 of our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025, which are included in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K should be reviewed for a greater understanding of how we record and report our financial performance. Other than our methodology for estimating allowance for credit losses (mentioned below), there have been no significant changes to the Significant Accounting Policies as described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, which are included in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K.

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Our accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with GAAP and conform to general practices within the banking industry. We have identified certain of our accounting policies as “critical accounting policies,” consisting of those related to business combinations, allowance for credit losses and income taxes. In determining which accounting policies are critical in nature, we have identified the policies that require significant judgment or involve complex estimates. It is management’s practice to discuss critical accounting policies with the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee on a periodic basis, including the development, selection, implementation and disclosure of the critical accounting policies. The application of these policies has a significant impact on the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. Our financial results could differ significantly if different judgments or estimates are used in the application of these policies. All accounting policies described in Note 1 of our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025, which are included in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K should be reviewed for a greater understanding of how we record and report our financial performance. There have been no significant changes to the Significant Accounting Policies as described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, which are included in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K.

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A consequence of lending activities is that we may incur credit losses. The amount of such losses will vary depending upon the risk characteristics of the loan lease portfolio as affected by economic conditions such as rising interest rates and the financial performance of borrower.

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A consequence of lending activities is that we may incur credit losses. The amount of such losses will vary depending upon the risk characteristics of the loan lease portfolio as affected by economic conditions such as rising interest rates and the financial performance of borrowers.

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The Company’s uninsured deposits represented 32.45% of total Bank deposits at June 30, 2026 compared to 31.65% of total Bank deposits at December 31, 2025. Adjusted uninsured deposits (which excludes deposits collateralized by public funds and internal accounts) represented 20.66% of total Bank deposits at June 30, 2026 compared to 18.62% of total Bank deposits at December 31, 2025. The Company continues to maintain strong liquidity with available sources of funding of approximately $1.8 billion at June 30, 2026. Furthermore, the Company’s capital remains strong with common equity Tier 1 and total capital ratios of 13.0% and 16.2%, respectively, as of June 30, 2026.

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The Company’s uninsured deposits represented 31.22% of total Bank deposits at September 30, 2026 compared to 31.65% of total Bank deposits at December 31, 2025. Adjusted uninsured deposits (which excludes deposits collateralized by public funds and internal accounts) represented 18.43% of total Bank deposits at September 30, 2026 compared to 18.62% of total Bank deposits at December 31, 2025. The Company continues to maintain strong liquidity with available sources of funding of approximately $1.7 billion at September 30, 2026. Furthermore, the Company’s capital remains strong with common equity Tier 1 and total capital ratios of 13.5% and 16.8%, respectively, as of September 30, 2026.

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We reported net income and diluted earnings per share of $10.9 million and $0.51, respectively, for the second quarter of 2026. This compares to net income and diluted earnings per share of $8.0 million and $0.46, respectively, for the same period in 2025. We reported net income and diluted earnings per share of $19.1 million and $0.90, respectively, for the first six months of 2026. This compares to net income and diluted earnings per share of $14.6 million and $0.83, respectively, for the same period in 2025.

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We reported net income and diluted earnings per share of $10.5 million and $0.50, respectively, for the third quarter of 2026. This compares to net income and diluted earnings per share of $5.8 million and $0.33, respectively, for the same period in 2025. We reported net income and diluted earnings per share of $29.6 million and $1.40, respectively, for the first nine months of 2026. This compares to net income and diluted earnings per share of $20.4 million and $1.17, respectively, for the same period in 2025.

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Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to June 30, 2025, was $30.0 million and $22.6 million, respectively. Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to June 30, 2025, was $59.4 million and $43.7 million, respectively. These increases for both periods can be seen in increases in rates and volume on loans as well as decreases in rates paid on deposits and other borrowings. The net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 2025, was 3.52% and 3.12%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to June 30, 2025, the net interest margin was 3.50% and 3.02%, respectively. These increases for each respective period are the result of a combination of increased earnings asset yields through loan growth, repricing, and accretion income on acquired loans, which was partially accelerated due to prepayments of acquired loans during the quarter. Additionally, a reduction in the overall cost of funds contributed to the increase in net interest margin when compared to the same periods in 2025.

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Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to September 30, 2025, was $30.5 million and $22.9 million, respectively. Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to September 30, 2025, was $89.9 million and $66.6 million, respectively. These increases for both periods can be seen in increases in rates and volume on loans as well as decreases in rates paid on deposits and other borrowings. The net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to 2025, was 3.59% and 3.17%, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to September 30, 2025, the net interest margin was 3.53% and 3.07%, respectively. These increases for each respective period are the result of a combination of increased earnings asset yields through loan growth, repricing, and accretion income on acquired loans, which was partially accelerated due to prepayments of acquired loans during the quarter. Additionally, a reduction in the overall cost of funds contributed to the increase in net interest margin when compared to the same periods in 2025.

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The following tables indicate the relationship between interest income and interest expense and the average amounts of assets and liabilities for the periods indicated. As shown in the tables below, both average assets and average liabilities increased for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The increase in average assets was primarily driven by the increase in loans of $472.7 million and deposits in banks of $88.1 million, which was partially offset by decreases in investment securities of $51.5 million. The increase in average liabilities was primarily attributed to an increase in interest-bearing deposits of $410.5 million, which was partially offset by a decrease of $13.6 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances. For the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, both average assets and average liabilities increased. The increase in average assets was primarily driven by the increase in loans of $501.4 million and deposits in banks of $50.0 million, which was partially offset by decreases in investment securities of $46.4 million. The increase in average liabilities was primarily attributed to an increase in interest-bearing deposits of $398.7 million, which was partially offset by a decrease of $1.9 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances. The increases for the above periods were also impacted by the TC Bancshares acquisition in December 2025. The net interest spread, as well as the net interest margin, will continue to be impacted by future changes in short-term and long-term interest rate levels, as well as the impact from the competitive environment.

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The following tables indicate the relationship between interest income and interest expense and the average amounts of assets and liabilities for the periods indicated. As shown in the tables below, both average assets and average liabilities increased for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The increase in average assets was primarily driven by the increase in loans of $460.5 million and deposits in banks of $64.4 million, which was partially offset by decreases in investment securities of $16.5 million. The increase in average liabilities was primarily attributed to an increase in interest-bearing deposits of $416.2 million, which was partially offset by a decrease of $14.7 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, both average assets and average liabilities increased. The increase in average assets was primarily driven by the increase in loans of $487.6 million and deposits in banks of $54.8 million, which was partially offset by decreases in investment securities of $36.3 million. The increase in average liabilities was primarily attributed to an increase in interest-bearing deposits of $404.6 million, which was partially offset by a decrease of $6.2 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances. The increases for the above periods were also impacted by the TC Bancshares acquisition in December 2025. The net interest spread, as well as the net interest margin, will continue to be impacted by future changes in short-term and long-term interest rate levels, as well as the impact from the competitive environment.

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The yield on total interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 2.42% in the second quarter of 2025 to 2.29% in the second quarter of 2026. The yield on total interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 2.44% in the first six months of 2025 to 2.28% in the first six months of 2026. These decreases were primarily due to decreases in the federal funds interest rate of 75 basis points during the fourth quarter of 2025, along with the addition of deposits from the TC Bancshares merger in December 2025.

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The yield on total interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 2.40% in the third quarter of 2025 to 2.32% in the third quarter of 2026. The yield on total interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 2.43% in the first nine months of 2025 to 2.29% in the first nine months of 2026. These decreases were primarily due to decreases in the federal funds interest rate of 75 basis points during the fourth quarter of 2025, along with the addition of deposits from the TC Bancshares merger in December 2025, minimally offset by the increase in the federal funds interest rate of 25 basis points in late September 2026.

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The following table presents the effect of net interest income for changes in the average outstanding volume amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the rates earned and paid on these assets and liabilities for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2025.

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The following table presents the effect of net interest income for changes in the average outstanding volume amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the rates earned and paid on these assets and liabilities for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2026 compared to the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2025.

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The provision for credit losses recorded in each period is based on the amount required such that the total allowance for credit losses reflects the appropriate balance, in the estimation of management, sufficient to cover expected credit losses over the expected life of a loan exposure and unfunded commitments where the likelihood is that funding will occur. Provision for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was $1.9 million and $3.7 million, respectively, compared to $450,000 and $2.0 million, respectively, for the same period in 2025. The provision for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 includes $2.1 million and $3.6 million, respectively, in credit losses on loans and a release of $210,000 and provision of $40,000 in credit losses on unfunded commitments. The provision for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 includes $205,000 and $1.8 million in credit losses on loans and $245,000 and $122,000 in credit losses on unfunded commitments. See the section captioned “Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses” elsewhere in this discussion for further analysis of the provision for credit losses.

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The provision for credit losses recorded in each period is based on the amount required such that the total allowance for credit losses reflects the appropriate balance, in the estimation of management, sufficient to cover expected credit losses over the expected life of a loan exposure and unfunded commitments where the likelihood is that funding will occur. Provision for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $1.7 million and $5.3 million, respectively, compared to $900,000 and $2.9 million, respectively, for the same period in 2025. The provision for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 includes $1.6 million and $5.2 million, respectively, in credit losses on loans and $58,000 and $98,000 in credit losses on unfunded commitments. The provision for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 includes $760,000 and $2.6 million in credit losses on loans and $140,000 and $262,000 in credit losses on unfunded commitments. See the section captioned “Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses” elsewhere in this discussion for further analysis of the provision for credit losses.

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Noninterest income increased for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025. These increases were primarily a result of increases in service charges on deposits, mortgage fee income, insurance commissions, interchange fees and other noninterest income partially offset by a decrease in gain on sales of SBA loans.

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Noninterest income increased for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025. These increases were primarily a result of increases in service charges on deposits, mortgage fee income, BOLI income, interchange fees and other noninterest income partially offset by a decrease in gain on sales of SBA loans.

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Service charges on deposits. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, service charges on deposits increased compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. These increases were related to increases in deposit account fees implemented during the last half of 2025 as well as the impact of the TC Bancshares acquisition.

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Service charges on deposits. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2026, service charges on deposits increased compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. These increases were related to increases in deposit account fees implemented during the last half of 2025 as well as the impact of the TC Bancshares acquisition.

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Mortgage Fee Income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, mortgage fee income increased compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. These increases in mortgage fee income was the result of higher mortgage production in the second quarter and the first six months of 2026 compared to the prior respective periods in 2025.

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Mortgage Fee Income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, mortgage fee income increased compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. These increases in mortgage fee income were the result of higher mortgage production in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2026 compared to the prior respective periods in 2025.

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Gain on sales of SBA loans. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, net realized gains on the sale of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans decreased as compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. These decreases were related to decreased loan production and sales in the second quarter and the first six months of 2026 in the SBSL division.

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Gain on sales of SBA loans. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, net realized gains on the sale of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans decreased as compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. These decreases were related to decrease in premium on sales in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2026 in the SBSL division.

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Other SBA income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, other SBA income increased slightly as compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025, primarily related to an increase in servicing fee income.

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Other SBA income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, other SBA income increased slightly as compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025, primarily related to an increase in servicing fee income.

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BOLI income. For the threeand six months ended June 30, 2026, BOLI income increased when compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. These increases were primarily the result of a tax-free gain received on a BOLI claim in the second quarter of 2026 along with normal fluctuations in cash surrender value as well as the addition of BOLI policies from the TC Bancshares acquisition.

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BOLI income. For the threeand nine months ended September 30, 2026, BOLI income increased when compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. These increases for the nine month period were primarily the result of a tax-free gain received on a BOLI claim in the second quarter of 2026 along with normal increases in cash surrender value as well as the addition of BOLI policies from the TC Bancshares acquisition for the three and nine month period.

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Interchange fees. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, interchange fee income was higher than the same periods ended June 30, 2025. These increases in interchange fees are the result of customer use of our card programs and fluctuating purchasing habits between periods.

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Interchange fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, interchange fee income was higher than the same periods ended September 30, 2025. These increases in interchange fees are the result of customer use of our card programs and fluctuating purchasing habits between periods.

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Insurance commissions. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, insurance commissions increased compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. These variances are volume driven by activity in the Company’s insurance division and were also impacted by the acquisition of the Ellerbee Insurance Agency in the second quarter of 2025.

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Insurance commissions. For the three months ended September 30, 2026, insurance commissions decreased compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. These variances are volume driven by activity in the Company’s insurance division. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, insurance commissions increased compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. These variances are volume driven by activity in the Company’s insurance division and were also impacted by the acquisition of the Ellerbee Insurance Agency in the second quarter of 2025.

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Other noninterest income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, other noninterest income increased as compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. The increases in other noninterest income was primarily attributable to increases in wealth advisory and merchant services as well as income received from a fintech distribution, partially offset by a decrease in equity investment market valuation gains.

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Other noninterest income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, other noninterest income increased as compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. The increases in other noninterest income was primarily attributable to an insurance gain of $813 thousand in the third quarter of 2026 related to a previous branch building fire along with increases in wealth advisory and merchant services and income received from a fintech distribution, partially offset by a decrease in equity investment market valuation gains.

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Salaries and employee benefits. Salaries and employee benefits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 increased as compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. These increases were primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits expenses attributed to the additional employees from the TC Bancshares acquisition in December 2025 along with increases in commissions paid in 2026 related to SBSL and Colony Financial Advisors.

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Salaries and employee benefits. Salaries and employee benefits for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 increased as compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. These increases were primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits expenses attributed to the additional employees from the TC Bancshares acquisition in December 2025 along with increases in commissions paid in 2026 related to SBSL and Colony Financial Advisors.

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Occupancy and equipment. Occupancy and equipment expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. Increases for both periods occurred in utilities and lease expenses primarily due to the impact of the above listed acquisition in 2025 as well as increases in repairs and maintenance.

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Occupancy and equipment. Occupancy and equipment expenses increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. Increases for both periods occurred in utilities and lease expenses primarily due to the impact of the above listed acquisition in 2025 as well as increases in repairs and maintenance.

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Acquisition related expenses. Acquisition related expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025 and consists primarily of professional fees, information technology expenses, advertising, and costs associated with a lease buyout, all attributable to the merger with TC Bancshares. In addition, the Company recorded professional fees during June 2026 related to the recently announced proposed acquisition of First Reliance.

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Acquisition related expenses. Acquisition related expenses increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025 and consists primarily of professional fees, information technology expenses, advertising, and costs associated with a lease buyout, all attributable to the merger with TC Bancshares. In addition, the Company recorded professional fees during second and third quarter related to the merger with First Reliance.

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Information technology expenses. Information technology expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. These increases relate primarily to increases in software, data processing and ATM expenses, which were all impacted by the above listed acquisition of TC Bancshares in 2025.

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Information technology expenses. Information technology expenses increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. These increases relate primarily to increases in software, data processing and ATM expenses, which were all impacted by the above listed acquisition of TC Bancshares in 2025.

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Professional fees. Professional fees increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. These increases relate to increases in legal and consulting fees impacted by the TC Bancshares acquisition.

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Professional fees. Professional fees decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period ended September 30, 2025, which is related to a decrease in accounting fees. Professional fees increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. These increases relate to increases in legal and consulting fees impacted by the TC Bancshares acquisition and the merger with First Reliance.

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Advertising and public relations. Advertising and public relations expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. These increases were related to increases in subscriptions, marketing and advertising, which were all impacted by the TC Bancshares acquisition.

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Advertising and public relations. Advertising and public relations expenses decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period ended September 30, 2025, primarily related to a decrease in advertising and contributions expense. Advertising and public relations expenses increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period ended September 30, 2025. These increases were related to increases in subscriptions, marketing and advertising, which were all impacted by the TC Bancshares acquisition.

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Communications. Communications expense increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended June 30, 2025. The change is related to fluctuations in data circuit fees.

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Communications. Communications expense increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2025. The change is related to fluctuations in data circuit fees.

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Other noninterest expense. Other noninterest expense decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the valuation of the SBSL servicing asset along with a decrease in other losses. Other noninterest expense increased for the six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. This increase was primarily related to increases in travel, meals and entertainment, insurance, postage and stationery and supplies, all impacted by the above listed acquisition of TC Bancshares in 2025.

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Other noninterest expense. Other noninterest expense decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in other losses. Other noninterest expense increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2025. This increase was primarily related to increases in travel, meals and entertainment, insurance, postage and stationery and supplies, all impacted by the above listed acquisition of TC Bancshares in 2025 and the merger with First Reliance.

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Income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was $2.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively, compared to $2.1 million and $3.7 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2025. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was 20.7% and 21.1%, respectively, compared to 20.5% and 20.3%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The largest driver of the difference is the tax-exempt income primarily from BOLI and tax-exempt interest as well as the impact related to the acquisition of TC Bancshares in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $2.8 million and $7.9 million, respectively, compared to $1.5 million and $5.2 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2025. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 was 21.1% and 21.1%, respectively, compared to 20.0% and 20.2%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The largest driver of the difference is the tax-exempt income primarily from BOLI and tax-exempt interest as well as the impact related to the acquisition of TC Bancshares in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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At June 30, 2026, gross loans outstanding (excluding loans held for sale) were $2.46 billion, an increase of $83.6 million, or 3.51%, compared to $2.38 billion at December 31, 2025.

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At September 30, 2026, gross loans outstanding (excluding loans held for sale) were $2.48 billion, an increase of $95.9 million, or 4.02%, compared to $2.38 billion at December 31, 2025.