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CSB Bancorp, Inc.

For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 12, 2025.

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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Nov 12, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-11.

0000950170-25-106490

Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-12.

0001193125-25-277449

Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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Previous wording

The following management’s discussion and analysis focuses on the consolidated financial condition of the Company on June 30, 2025 as compared to December 31, 2024, and the consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The purpose of this discussion is to provide the reader with a more thorough understanding of the Consolidated Financial Statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the interim condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnotes contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.

Current wording

The following management’s discussion and analysis focuses on the consolidated financial condition of the Company on September 30, 2025 as compared to December 31, 2024, and the consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024. The purpose of this discussion is to provide the reader with a more thorough understanding of the Consolidated Financial Statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the interim condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnotes contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.

Previous wording

Total assets increased $46 million to $1.23 billion at June 30, 2025 compared to $1.19 billion at December 31, 2024. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, securities decreased $25 million, net loans increased $50 million, and cash and cash equivalents increased $22 million. Deposits and short-term borrowings increased $41 million.

Current wording

Total assets increased $57 million to $1.25 billion at September 30, 2025 compared to $1.19 billion at December 31, 2024. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, securities decreased $24 million, net loans increased $71 million, and cash and cash equivalents increased $7 million. Deposits and short-term borrowings increased $46 million.

Previous wording

Net loans increased $50 million, or 7%, as commercial and commercial real estate loans increased $52 million, or 12%, compared to December 31, 2024 and residential real estate loans increased $5 million, or 3%, from December 31, 2024. Construction loans decreased $10 million, or 15%, from December 31, 2024. Consumer refinance activity remains slow on mortgage loans, while home purchase activity remains stable despite limited inventory, and home equity line balances increased by $3 million. Residential mortgage loan originations, including home equity lines, for the six months ended June 30, 2025 totaled $32 million, an increase from $22 million in mortgage originations during the six months ended June 30, 2024. Mortgage loan originations sold into the secondary market increased slightly to $4 million from $3 million, respectively during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024. The Bank originates and sells primarily fixed rate thirty-year mortgages into the secondary market.

Current wording

Net loans increased $71 million, or 10%, as commercial and commercial real estate loans increased $71 million, or 16%, compared to December 31, 2024 and residential real estate loans increased $19 million, or 9%, from December 31, 2024. Construction loans decreased $16 million, or 26%, from December 31, 2024. Consumer refinance activity remains slow on mortgage loans, while home construction activity rose as well as home equity line origination increases of $5 million. Residential mortgage loan originations, including home equity lines, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 totaled $56 million, an increase from $46 million in mortgage originations during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Mortgage loan originations sold into the secondary market decreased slightly to $6 million from $7 million, respectively during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024. The Bank originates and sells primarily fixed rate thirty-year mortgages into the secondary market.

Previous wording

The allowance for credit losses for loans increased $656 thousand from December 31, 2024 to $8 million. The increase in the allowance was primarily due to the volume increase in loans originated. Net charge-offs were $391 thousand, or an annualized 0.10% of average loans, in the current six-month period compared to net charge-offs of $320 thousand, or 0.09% of average loans in the year-ago six-month period. At June 30, 2025, the allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.05%. We believe the allowance level is appropriate given the level of problem loans and composition of the overall loan portfolio in the current economic environment.

Current wording

The allowance for credit losses for loans increased $1.1 million from December 31, 2024 to $8.7 million. The increase in the allowance was primarily due to the volume increase in loans originated. Net charge-offs were $402 thousand, or an annualized 0.07% of average loans, in the current nine-month period compared to net charge-offs of $4.3 million, or 0.81% of average loans in the year-ago nine-month period. At September 30, 2025, the allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.08%. We believe the allowance level is appropriate given the level of problem loans and composition of the overall loan portfolio in the current economic environment.

Previous wording

Nonperforming loans decreased $348 thousand to $1.4 million, or 0.17%, of total loans from $1.7 million, or 0.23% of total loans, on December 31, 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, $437 thousand in loans were placed on nonaccrual status, $284 thousand in paydowns were received, and $370 thousand in loans were charged-off due to non-payment.

Current wording

Nonperforming loans decreased $959 thousand to $746 thousand, or 0.09%, of total loans from $1.7 million, or 0.23% of total loans, on December 31, 2024. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, $451 thousand in loans were placed on nonaccrual status, $529 thousand in paydowns were received, and $394 thousand in loans were charged-off due to non-payment.

Previous wording

The ratio of gross loans to deposits was 72% and 71% at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Current wording

The ratio of gross loans to deposits was 74% and 71% at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

The Company has no exposure to government-sponsored enterprise preferred stocks, collateralized debt obligations, or trust preferred securities. Management has considered industry analyst reports, sector credit reports, and the volatility within the bond market in concluding that the gross unrealized losses of $32 million within the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios as of June 30, 2025, was primarily the result of current market yields compared to the yields at the time the investments were purchased by the Company and not due to credit quality. As a result, all embedded security losses on June 30, 2025, are considered temporary and no allowance for credit loss is necessary.

Current wording

The Company has no exposure to government-sponsored enterprise preferred stocks, collateralized debt obligations, or trust preferred securities. Management has considered industry analyst reports, sector credit reports, and the volatility within the bond market in concluding that the gross unrealized losses of $30 million within the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios as of September 30, 2025, was primarily the result of current market yields compared to the yields at the time the investments were purchased by the Company and not due to credit quality. As a result, all embedded security losses on September 30, 2025, are considered temporary and no allowance for credit loss is necessary.

Previous wording

The weighted average life of total debt securities was 5.45 years at June 30, 2025 as compared to 5.14 years at December 31, 2024. If interest rates declined 100 basis points, the weighted average life was estimated to fall to 5.13 years at June 30, 2025. If interest rates rose 100 basis points the weighted average life would be expected to increase to 5.73 years at June 30, 2025.

Current wording

The weighted average life of total debt securities was 5.30 years at September 30, 2025 as compared to 5.14 years at December 31, 2024. If interest rates declined 100 basis points, the weighted average life was estimated to fall to 4.91 years at September 30, 2025. If interest rates rose 100 basis points the weighted average life would be expected to increase to 5.64 years at September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Deposits increased $44 million, or 4%, from December 31, 2024 with noninterest-bearing deposits increasing approximately $1 million, or less than 1%, and interest-bearing deposit accounts increasing approximately $43 million, or 6%. Total deposits as of June 30, 2025 are $1.1 billion, or 6%, above June 30, 2024 deposit balances. On a year over year comparison, increases were recognized in noninterest-bearing demand deposits of $5 million, savings accounts of $5 million, interest bearing demand accounts of $22 million, and time deposits of $34 million. Decreases were recognized in money market accounts of $244 thousand. Deposits have increased as customers move funds into interest bearing demand accounts and time certificates of deposit to take advantage of higher interest rates in those products. The estimated amount of uninsured deposits was $266 million, $244 million, and $249 million as of June 30, 2025, December 31, 2024, and June 30, 2024, respectively.

Current wording

Deposits increased $52 million, or 5%, from December 31, 2024 with noninterest-bearing deposits decreasing approximately $3 million, or 1%, and interest-bearing deposit accounts increasing approximately $55 million, or 7%. Total deposits as of September 30, 2025 are $1.1 billion, or 2%, above September 30, 2024 deposit balances. On a year over year comparison, increases were recognized in money market accounts of $7 million, savings accounts of $3 million, interest bearing demand accounts of $3 million, and time deposits of $22 million. Decreases were recognized in noninterest-bearing demand deposits of $7 million. Deposits have increased as customers move funds into interest bearing demand accounts and time certificates of deposit to take advantage of higher interest rates in those products. The estimated amount of uninsured deposits was $272 million, $244 million, and $275 million as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024, and September 30, 2024, respectively.

Previous wording

Short-term borrowings consisting of overnight repurchase agreements with retail customers decreased $3 million, or 13%, to $22 million at June 30, 2025 as compared to December 31, 2024 as customers moved money into higher interest rate money market and time deposit accounts. Other borrowings decreased $301 thousand as the Company repaid FHLB advances.

Current wording

Short-term borrowings consisting of overnight repurchase agreements with retail customers decreased $5 million, or 21%, to $20 million at September 30, 2025 as compared to December 31, 2024 as customers moved money into higher interest rate money market and time deposit accounts. Other borrowings decreased $325 thousand as the Company repaid FHLB advances.

Previous wording

Total shareholders’ equity amounted to $122 million, or 9.8%, of total assets at June 30, 2025, an increase of $6.8 million, or 6%, from $115 million at December 31, 2024. The increase in shareholders’ equity during the six months ended June 30, 2025 was due to net income of $7.3 million, other comprehensive income of $2.1 million, less cash dividends of $2.1 million, and treasury stock repurchases of $436 thousand. Total accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2025 due to decreases in interest rates and improvements in pricing in government agency and corporate bonds as AFS securities are marked to fair value. This remaining unrealized loss in securities is temporary and is adjusted monthly for additional interest rate fluctuations, principal paydowns, calls, and maturities. The Company and the Bank met all regulatory capital requirements at June 30, 2025 as shown in the Capital Resources section of this report.

Current wording

Total shareholders’ equity amounted to $125 million, or 10%, of total assets at September 30, 2025, an increase of $10.4 million, or 9%, from $115 million at December 31, 2024. The increase in shareholders’ equity during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was due to net income of $11.5 million, other comprehensive income of $2.8 million, less cash dividends of $3.2 million, and treasury stock repurchases of $726 thousand. Total accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 due to decreases in interest rates and improvements in pricing in government agency and corporate bonds as AFS securities are marked to fair value. This remaining unrealized loss in securities is temporary and is adjusted monthly for additional interest rate fluctuations, principal paydowns, calls, and maturities. The Company and the Bank met all regulatory capital requirements at September 30, 2025 as shown in the Capital Resources section of this report.

Previous wording

For the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded net income of $3.7 million and $1.6 million and $1.41 and $0.61 per share, respectively. The $2.1 million increase in net income for the period was primarily the result of a reduced provision for credit losses and off-balance sheet commitments of $614 thousand compared to the provision for credit losses in the prior year period of $2.9 million. Additionally, an increase of $1.4 million in net interest income and $36 thousand increase in noninterest income is partially offset by a $1.1 million increase in noninterest expenses. The federal income tax provision increased $555 thousand. Pre-provision net revenue ("PPNR"), (a non-GAAP measure), totaled $5.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $392 thousand, or 8.1%, from the prior year's second quarter.

Current wording

For the quarters ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded net income of $4.2 million and $3.1 million and $1.57 and $1.18 per share, respectively. The $1 million increase in net income for the period was primarily the result of an increase of $1.7 million in net interest income, a reduced provision for credit losses and off-balance sheet commitments of $501 thousand compared to the provision for credit losses in the prior year period of $700 thousand. Additionally, a $57 thousand increase in noninterest income was offset by a $711 thousand increase in noninterest expenses. The federal income tax provision increased $263 thousand. Pre-provision net revenue ("PPNR"), (a non-GAAP measure), totaled $5.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, an increase of $1.1 million, or 23%, from the prior year's third quarter.

Previous wording

Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.23% and 12.48%, respectively, for the three-month period of 2025, compared to 0.56% and 5.89%, respectively for the same quarter in 2024.

Current wording

Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.31% and 13.19%, respectively, for the three-month period of 2025, compared to 1.05% and 11.14%, respectively for the same quarter in 2024.

Previous wording

Interest income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, was $13.9 million representing a $1.4 million, or 11% increase, compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was primarily due to higher average balances of loans and interest-earning deposits in other banks. These increases were partially offset by the volume decreases in taxable securities over the comparable period. Rates on average interest-earning deposits in other banks decreased 111 basis points, while loan rates rose 18 basis points, and taxable securities' interest rates increased 8 basis points for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024. Interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was $3.6 million, an increase of $5 thousand, or less than 1%, from the same quarter in 2024. The increase in interest expense occurred primarily due to volume increases in time deposit accounts during the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Current wording

Interest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, was $14.7 million representing a $1.5 million, or 12% increase, compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was primarily due to higher average balances of loans and interest-earning deposits in other banks. These increases were partially offset by the volume decreases in taxable securities over the comparable period. Rates on average interest-earning deposits in other banks decreased 98 basis points, while loan rates rose 19 basis points, and taxable securities' interest rates increased 15 basis points for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024. Interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 was $3.8 million, a decrease of $200 thousand, or 5%, from the same quarter in 2024. The decrease in interest expense occurred primarily due to rate decreases in time deposit accounts during the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the bank recognized net charge-offs of $362 thousand, compared to $246 thousand net charge-offs for the same quarter in 2024. The provision for credit losses on loans in the current quarter of $639 thousand, compared to a provision of $3.7 million in the same quarter ended 2024. The company recorded a $25 thousand recovery for credit loss expense on off-balance commitments in the second quarter 2025 compared to a $808 thousand recovery in the same quarter of 2024. The quarter increase results primarily from the increase in loan volume during second quarter 2025.

Current wording

For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, the bank recognized net charge-offs of $11 thousand, compared to $4 million net charge-offs for the same quarter in 2024. The provision for credit losses on loans in the current quarter of $480 thousand, compared to a provision of $645 thousand in the same quarter ended 2024. The company recorded a $21 thousand provision for credit loss expense on off-balance commitments in the third quarter 2025 compared to a $55 thousand provision in the same quarter of 2024. The quarter decrease results primarily from a decrease in construction loan commitments during third quarter 2025.

Previous wording

Economic indicators reflect somewhat flat business activity with uncertainty related to trade policies and national unemployment rates just above 4%. The provision for credit losses is determined based on management’s calculation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, which includes provisions for classified loans as well as for the remainder of the portfolio based on historical data, including past charge-offs and current economic trends.

Current wording

Economic indicators reflect somewhat flat business activity with uncertainty related to trade policies and rising Ohio unemployment rates. The provision for credit losses is determined based on management’s calculation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, which includes provisions for classified loans as well as for the remainder of the portfolio based on historical data, including past charge-offs and current economic trends.

Previous wording

Noninterest income increased $36 thousand, or 2%, compared to the second quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily the result of a $35 thousand increase in earnings on bank owned life insurance, a $29 thousand increase in unrealized gain on equity securities, and a $22 thousand increase in debit card interchange fees. These increases were partially offset by decreases of $19 thousand in loss on sale of other assets, $16 thousand decrease in other income, and a $15 thousand decrease in trust services.

Current wording

Noninterest income increased $57 thousand, or 3%, compared to the third quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily the result of a $28 thousand increase in debit card interchange fees, $26 thousand increase in earnings on bank owned life insurance, $20 thousand increase in credit card fees, and a $20 thousand increase in trust services. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $41 thousand in gain on sale of loans and a $21 thousand increase in unrealized losses on equity securities.

Previous wording

Noninterest expense increased $1.1 million, or 18%, from the second quarter 2024. Salary and employee benefit costs increased $865 thousand, or 28%, compared to the prior year quarter with increases in base salary, retirement, and incentive compensation. Occupancy expense costs increased $58 thousand, or 20%, with increases in heating system and elevator repairs. Software expense increased $27 thousand, or 7%, state financial institutions tax increased $17 thousand, or 8%, due to the increase in capital. Professional and director fees decreased $45 thousand, or 10%. The Company’s second quarter efficiency ratio increased to 56.6% compared to 54.2% in the prior year.

Current wording

Noninterest expense increased $711 thousand, or 11%, from the third quarter 2024. Salary and employee benefit costs increased $453 thousand, or 12%, compared to the prior year quarter with increases in base salary, retirement, and incentive compensation. Professional and director fees increased $111 thousand, or 28%, software expense increased $77 thousand, or 18%, state financial institutions tax increased $10 thousand, or 5%, due to the increase in capital. Equipment expense decreased $24 thousand, or 11%. The Company’s third quarter efficiency ratio decreased to 55.6% compared to 58.2% in the prior year.

Previous wording

Federal income tax expense increased $555 thousand, or 159%, for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the second quarter 2024. The provision for income taxes was $903 thousand (effective rate of 19.5%) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to $348 thousand (effective rate of 17.7%) for the same quarter ended 2024.

Current wording

Federal income tax expense increased $263 thousand, or 32%, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the third quarter 2024. The provision for income taxes was $1 million (effective rate of 19.7%) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to $756 thousand (effective rate of 19.4%) for the same quarter ended 2024.

Previous wording

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, the Company recorded net income of $7.3 million and $4.5 million and $2.78 and $1.71 per share, respectively. The $3 million increase in net income for the six-month period was primarily the result of the provision for credit losses and off-balance sheet commitments of $1 million compared to the provision for credit losses in the prior year period of $4 million, and a $2 million increase to net interest income. The increase to net income was partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $1 million and a decrease of $40 thousand in noninterest income.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024, the Company recorded net income of $11.5 million and $7.7 million and $4.35 and $2.89 per share, respectively. The $4 million increase in net income for the nine-month period was primarily the result of a $3.7 million increase to net interest income and the provision for credit losses and off-balance sheet commitments decreasing to $1.5 million compared to the provision for credit losses in the prior year period of $4.7 million. The increase to net income was partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $2 million.

Previous wording

The federal income tax provision was $740 thousand higher during the six-month period in 2025 than in 2024. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.22% and 12.53%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to 0.79% and 8.35%, respectively for the same period in 2024.

Current wording

The federal income tax provision was $1 million higher during the nine-month period in 2025 than in 2024 due to increased taxable income. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.26% and 12.76%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 0.88% and 9.30%, respectively for the same period in 2024.

Previous wording

Interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $27 million representing a $2 million increase, or 9%, compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was primarily due to volume and yield increases on loans for the period ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $7 million, an increase of $197 thousand, or 3%, from the same period in 2024.

Current wording

Interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $42 million representing a $4 million increase, or 10%, compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was primarily due to volume and yield increases on loans for the period ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $11 million, a decrease of $3 thousand, or less than 1%, from the same period in 2024.

Previous wording

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the provision for credit losses and off-balance sheet commitments was $1 million, compared to $4 million for the same period in 2024. For more discussion see Results of Operations, three months. The provision for credit losses is determined based on management’s calculation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, which includes provisions for classified loans as well as for the remainder of the portfolio based on historical data, including past charge-offs and current economic trends.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the provision for credit losses and off-balance sheet commitments was $1.5 million, compared to $4.7 million for the same period in 2024. For more discussion see Results of Operations, three months. The provision for credit losses is determined based on management’s calculation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, which includes provisions for classified loans as well as for the remainder of the portfolio based on historical data, including past charge-offs and current economic trends.

Previous wording

Noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $3.5 million, a decrease of $40 thousand, or 1%, compared to the same period in 2024. Earnings on bank owned life insurance policies increased $63 thousand for the period. Unrealized gain on equity securities increased $35 thousand, or 121%. Debit card interchange income increased $30 thousand, or 3%. The gain on the sale of mortgage loans to the secondary market increased $21 thousand to $130 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as improved pricing for smaller balance mortgage loans attracted buyers and some mortgage loan refinancing. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $21 thousand, or 4%, compared to the same period in 2024 primarily from increases in monthly service fees. Fees from trust and brokerage services decreased $131 thousand for the period due to a one time fee collected in the first quarter of 2024. Credit card fee income decreased $21 thousand, or 7%.

Current wording

Noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $5.3 million, an increase of $17 thousand, or less than 1%, compared to the same period in 2024. Earnings on bank owned life insurance policies increased $89 thousand for the period. Debit card interchange income increased $58 thousand, or 4%. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $30 thousand, or 3%, compared to the same period in 2024 primarily from increases in monthly service fees. Fees from trust and brokerage services decreased $111 thousand for the period due to a one time fee collected in the first quarter of 2024. The gain on the sale of mortgage loans to the secondary market decreased $20 thousand to $195 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Other income decreased $42 thousand, or 6%.

Previous wording

Noninterest expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025, increased $1.4 million, or 12%, compared to the same period in 2024. Salaries and employee benefits increased $1.1 million, or 17%, a result of increased incentive accruals and filled open positions. Debit card expense increased $27 thousand, or 7%, primarily due to processing increases. Professional and director fees increased $36 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024. Financial institutions tax increased $31 thousand, or 7%, based on increased capital. Occupancy and equipment expenses increased $131 thousand over the same period in 2024 with an increase in maintenance and snow removal expense. FDIC assessment increased $21 thousand, or 8%.

Current wording

Noninterest expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased $2.1 million, or 12%, compared to the same period in 2024. Salaries and employee benefits increased $1.5 million, or 15%, a result of increased incentive accruals and filled open positions. Occupancy expenses increased $159 thousand over the same period in 2024 with an increase in maintenance and snow removal expense. Professional and director fees increased $147 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024. Software expense increased $79 thousand, or 6%. Debit card expense increased $49 thousand, or 9%, primarily due to processing increases. Financial institutions tax increased $41 thousand, or 6%, based on increased capital. FDIC assessment increased $24 thousand, or 6%.

Previous wording

Federal income tax expense increased $740 thousand, or 71%, for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024. The provision for income taxes was $2 million (effective rate of 19.5%) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $1 million (effective rate of 18.6%) for the same period ended 2024.

Current wording

Federal income tax expense increased $1 million, or 56%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024. The provision for income taxes was $3 million (effective rate of 19.6%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $2 million (effective rate of 18.9%) for the same period ended 2024.

Previous wording

The Company maintained a strong capital position with tangible common equity to tangible assets of 9.5% at June 30, 2025 compared with 9.3% at December 31, 2024.

Current wording

The Company maintained a strong capital position with tangible common equity to tangible assets of 9.7% at September 30, 2025 compared with 9.3% at December 31, 2024.