ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

Previous wording

Net (loss) income available to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was ($21.8) million, as compared to $17.5 million for the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2024. The Company’s diluted earnings per share were ($0.52) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared with diluted earnings per share of $0.46 for the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2024. The $39.3 million decrease in net income available to common stockholders and the $0.98 decrease in diluted earnings per share were due to a $36.1 million increase in noninterest expenses and a $33.2 million increase in provision for credit losses, partially offset by a $17.4 million increase in net interest income, a $11.7 million decrease in income tax expense and a $0.8 million increase in noninterest income. Included in noninterest expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $30.7 million in merger expenses related to the merger with FLIC. The increase in the provision for credit losses during the quarter was primarily due to an initial provision for credit losses of $27.4 million that was recorded as part of the merger with FLIC. The increase in net interest income, the decrease in income tax expense and the increase in noninterest income were all primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Current wording

Net income available to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was $39.5 million, as compared to $15.7 million for the comparable three-month period ended September 30, 2024. The Company’s diluted earnings per share were $0.78 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared with diluted earnings per share of $0.41 for the comparable three-month period ended September 30, 2024. The $23.8 million increase in net income available to common stockholders and the $0.37 increase in diluted earnings per share were due to a $41.1 million increase in net interest income and a $14.7 million increase in noninterest income, which were partially offset by a $20.0 million increase in noninterest expenses, a $10.3 million increase in income tax expense and a $1.7 million increase in the provision for credit losses on loans.

Previous wording

Net (loss) income available to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was ($3.1) million compared to $33.2 million for the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2024. The Company’s diluted earnings per share were ($0.08) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared with diluted earnings per share of $0.86 for the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2024. The $36.3 million decrease in net income available to common stockholders and the $0.94 decrease in diluted earnings per share versus the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2024 were due to a $38.3 million increase in noninterest expenses and a $32.7 million increase in provision for credit losses, partially offset by a $22.9 million increase in net interest income, a $10.4 million decrease in income tax expense and a $1.4 million increase in noninterest income. Included in noninterest expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $32.1 million in merger expenses related to the merger with FLIC. The increase in the provision for credit losses during the six month period was primarily due to an initial provision for credit losses of $27.4 million that was recorded as part of the merger with FLIC. The increase in net interest income, the decrease in income tax expense and the increase in noninterest income were all primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Current wording

Net income available to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $36.4 million compared to $48.9 million for the comparable nine-month period ended September 30, 2024. The Company’s diluted earnings per share were $0.83 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared with diluted earnings per share of $1.27 for the comparable nine-month period ended September 30, 2024. The $12.5 million decrease in net income available to common stockholders and the $0.44 decrease in diluted earnings per share versus the comparable nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 were due to a $58.3 million increase in noninterest expenses and a $34.4 million increase in provision for credit losses, partially offset by a $64.0 million increase in net interest income and a $16.1 million increase in noninterest income.

Previous wording

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $79.8 million, an increase of $17.6 million, or 28.2%, from the three months ended June 30, 2024. The increase primarily resulted from a 34 basis-point increase in the net interest margin to 3.06% from 2.72%. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, average interest-earning assets increased by $1.3 billion, primarily due to the merger with FLIC. The widening of the net interest margin during the three months ended June 30, 2025 when compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to a 56 basis-point decrease in the average cost of total funds, including noninterest-bearing deposits, partially offset by higher average cash balances and the impact of a $200 million long-term subordinated debt issuance, with a rate of 8.125%, that was consummated on May 15, 2025.

Current wording

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the third quarter of 2025 increased $41.4 million, or 67.2%, from the third quarter of 2024, due to a 44 basis-point widening of the net interest margin to 3.11% from 2.67%, and a 43.1% increase in average interest earning assets. The increase in average interest-earning assets was primarily due to the merger with FLIC. The margin also benefited from a 70 basis-point decrease in the average costs of deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits, partially offset by an increase in cost of subordinated debt.

Previous wording

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $146.4 million, an increase of $23.0 million, or 18.7%, from the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase primarily resulted from a 32 basis-point increase in the net interest margin to 3.00% from 2.68%. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, average interest-earning assets increased $0.6 million, primarily due to the merger with FLIC. The widening of the net interest margin during the six months ended June 30, 2025 when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to a 48 basis-point decrease in the average cost of total deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits, partially offset by higher average cash balances and the impact of the $200 million long-term subordinated debt issuance discussed above.

Current wording

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $249.5 million, an increase of $64.5 million, or 34.8%, from the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase primarily resulted from a 37 basis-point increase in the net interest margin to 3.04% from 2.67%. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, average interest-earning assets increased $1.7 billion, primarily due to the merger with FLIC. The widening of the net interest margin during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to a 57 basis-point decrease in the average cost of total deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits, partially offset by the impact of a $200 million long-term subordinated debt issuance during the third quarter of 2025.

Previous wording

The following tables presents for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company’s average assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity. The Company’s net interest income, net interest spread and net interest margin are also reflected.

Current wording

The following tables present for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company’s average assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity. The Company’s net interest income, net interest spread and net interest margin are also reflected.

Previous wording

Noninterest income totaled $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The $0.8 million increase in noninterest income during the three months ended June 30, 2025 when compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to a $0.9 million increase in deposit, loan and other income, a $0.6 million increase in net gains on equity securities and a $0.4 million increase in BOLI income, partially offset by a $1.1 million decrease in net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale. The increases in deposit, loan and other income were primarily due to the merger with FLIC. The increase in BOLI income was primarily due to the merger with FLIC and 1035 exchanges.

Current wording

Noninterest income totaled $19.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared with $4.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. During the third quarter of 2025, the Company realized a $6.6 million one-time benefit related to the employee retention tax credit ("ERTC"), a federal program under the CARES Act intended to encourage employee retention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the Company also recognized a $3.5 million defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain. The gain resulted from freezing the FLIC defined benefit pension plan during the quarter. Excluding the ERTC and defined pension plan curtailment gain, noninterest income increased by $4.6 million during the third quarter compared to the third quarter of 2024. The increase was due to a $2.0 million increase in deposit, loan and other income, a $1.2 million increase in net gains on equity securities, a $0.8 million increase in bank owned life insurance ("BOLI") income and a $0.5 million increase in net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale (primarily SBA loans). The increases in deposit, loan and other income and BOLI income were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Previous wording

Noninterest income totaled $9.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The $1.4 million increase in noninterest income during the six months ended June 30, 2025 when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to a $1.3 million increase in deposit, loan and other income, a $1.0 million increase in net gains on equity securities and a $0.3 million increase in BOLI income, partially offset by a $1.3 million decrease in net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale.

Current wording

Noninterest income totaled $29.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared with $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Excluding the aforementioned ERTC and defined pension plan curtailment gain, noninterest income increased by $6.0 million during the nine months ended compared to the comparable period of 2024. The $6.0 million increase in noninterest income during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to a $3.3 million increase in deposit, loan and other income, a $2.2 million increase in net gains on equity securities and a $1.1 million increase in BOLI income, partially offset by a $0.8 million decrease in net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale.

Previous wording

was primarily due to a $30.7 million increase in merger expenses, a $2.5 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $0.9 million increase in amortization of core deposit intangibles, a $0.7 million increase in professional and consulting expenses, a $0.6 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses and a $0.6 million increase in information technology and communications expenses, partially offset by a $0.4 million decrease in other expenses. The increases when compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Current wording

Noninterest expenses totaled $58.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared with $38.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The $20.0 million increase in noninterest expenses for the third quarter of 2025 when compared to the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a $9.4 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $2.9 million increase in amortization of core deposit intangibles, a $2.2 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses and a $1.2 million increase in merger expenses. The variances from the third quarter of 2025 to the third quarter of 2024 were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Previous wording

Noninterest expenses totaled $113.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $74.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The $38.3 million increase in noninterest expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2025 when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to a $32.1 million increase in merger expenses, a $3.0 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $1.1 million increase in professional and consulting expenses, a $0.9 million increase in amortization of core deposit intangibles, a $0.8 million increase in information technology and communications expenses, a $0.3 million BOLI restructuring charge, a $0.3 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses and a $0.2 million increase in FDIC expense, partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in other expenses. The increases when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Current wording

Noninterest expenses totaled $171.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared with $113.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The $58.3 million increase in noninterest expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to a $33.2 million increase in merger expenses, a $12.4 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $3.8 million increase in amortization of core deposit intangibles. a $2.5 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses, a $1.9 million increase in professional and consulting expenses, a $1.6 million increase in information technology and communications expenses, a $1.0 million in restructuring and exit charges, a $0.8 million increase in FDIC expense, a $0.3 million BOLI restructuring charge, a $0.5 million increase in other expenses and a $0.3 million increase in marketing and advertising. The increases when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, gross loans totaled $11.2 billion, an increase of $2.9 billion or 34.9% compared to December 31, 2024. The increases in the loan segments were due to the merger with FLIC.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, gross loans totaled $11.3 billion, an increase of $3.0 billion or 36.6% compared to December 31, 2024. The increases in the loan segments were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Previous wording

The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of current expected credit losses considering available information relevant to assessing collectability of cash flows over the contractual term of the financial assets necessary to cover lifetime expected credit losses inherent in financial assets at the balance sheet date. The methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management because of the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions used, and the potential for changes in the forecasted economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for credit losses. The loan portfolio also represents the largest asset type on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

Current wording

The ACL is an estimate of current expected credit losses considering available information relevant to assessing collectability of cash flows over the contractual term of the financial assets necessary to cover lifetime expected credit losses inherent in financial assets at the balance sheet date. The methodology for determining the ACL is considered a critical accounting policy by management because of the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions used, and the potential for changes in the forecasted economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded ACL. The loan portfolio also represents the largest asset type on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, the Company’s allowance for credit losses was $156.2 million, an increase of $73.5 million from $82.7 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to the FLIC merger with $43.3 million of allowance being recorded through goodwill related to the purchased credit-deteriorated loans and $27.4 million reflecting the initial provision for credit losses.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, the Company’s ACL was $156.5 million, an increase of $73.8 million from $82.7 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to the FLIC merger with $43.3 million of allowance being recorded through goodwill related to the purchased credit-deteriorated loans and $27.4 million reflecting the initial provision for credit losses.

Previous wording

The provision for credit losses, which includes a provision for unfunded commitments, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was $35.7 million and $39.2 million, respectively, compared to $2.5 million and $6.5 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 respectively. Included in the provision for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was $27.4 million in initial provision for credit losses related the FLIC merger which primarily caused the increase for both periods. In each of the periods presented, the provision for credit losses also reflected net, organic, loan growth, charges related to individually evaluated loans and changing macroeconomic forecasts and conditions.

Current wording

The provision for credit losses, which includes a provision for unfunded commitments, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $5.5 million and $44.7 million, respectively, compared to $3.8 million and $10.3 million, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively. Included in the provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $27.4 million in initial provision for credit losses related to the FLIC merger. In each of the periods presented, the provision for credit losses also reflected net, organic loan growth, charges related to individually evaluated loans and changing macroeconomic forecasts and conditions.

Previous wording

There were $4.9 million and $8.3 million in net charge-offs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared with $3.3 million and $6.4 million in net charge-offs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 respectively.

Current wording

There were $5.1 million and $13.5 million in net charge-offs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared with $3.5 million and $9.9 million in net charge-offs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 respectively.

Previous wording

The level of the allowance for the respective periods of 2025 and 2024 reflects the credit quality within the loan portfolio, loan growth, the changing composition of the commercial and residential real estate loan portfolios and other related factors. In management’s view, the level of the ACL as of June 30, 2025 is adequate to cover credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management’s judgment regarding the adequacy of the allowance constitutes a “Forward-Looking Statement” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from management’s analysis, based principally upon the factors considered by management in establishing the allowance.

Current wording

The level of the allowance for the respective periods of 2025 and 2024 reflects the credit quality within the loan portfolio, expected loan maturity dates, the changing composition of the commercial and residential real estate loan portfolios and other related factors. In management’s view, the level of the ACL as of September 30, 2025 is adequate to cover credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management’s judgment regarding the adequacy of the allowance constitutes a “Forward-Looking Statement” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from management’s analysis, based principally upon the factors considered by management in establishing the allowance.

Previous wording

The Company manages asset quality and credit risk by maintaining diversification in its loan portfolio and through review processes that include analysis of credit requests and ongoing examination of outstanding loans, delinquencies, and potential problem loans, with particular attention to portfolio dynamics and mix. The Company strives to identify loans experiencing difficulty early on, to record charge-offs promptly based on realistic assessments of current collateral values and cash flows, and to maintain an adequate allowance for credit losses at all times.

Current wording

The Company manages asset quality and credit risk by maintaining diversification in its loan portfolio and through review processes that include analysis of credit requests and ongoing examination of outstanding loans, delinquencies, and potential problem loans, with particular attention to portfolio dynamics and mix. The Company strives to identify loans experiencing difficulty early on, to record charge-offs promptly based on realistic assessments of current collateral values and cash flows, and to maintain an adequate ACL at all times.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, the Company's recorded investment in PCD loans totaled $237.8 million. PCD loans, or purchase credit deteriorated loans, are defined by the CECL standard as acquired financial loans that, at the time of acquisition, have experienced a more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since their origination. The Company, with the assistance of independent third-party loan review experts, identified such deterioration by considering various factors. These factors included, but were not limited to, nonperforming status, payment history and delinquency, risk rating, debt service coverage ability, and rate repricing risk. The resulting PCD designated loans include multifamily loans, commercial real estate, commercial loans, and residential real estate.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, the Company's recorded investment in PCD loans totaled $269.7 million. PCD loans, or purchased credit deteriorated loans, are defined by the CECL standard as acquired financial loans that, at the time of acquisition, have experienced a more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since their origination. The Company, with the assistance of independent third-party loan review experts, identified such deterioration by considering various factors. These factors included, but were not limited to, nonperforming status, payment history and delinquency, risk rating, debt service coverage ability, and rate repricing risk. The resulting PCD designated loans include multifamily loans, commercial real estate, commercial loans, and residential real estate.

Previous wording

Within the PCD loan portfolio as of June 30, 2025, there is a pool of rent-regulated loans amounting to $208.2 million. These loans are associated with multifamily properties located in the five boroughs of New York City, most of which are entirely or predominantly rent-regulated. This specific pool is subject to unique stressors, primarily due to the 2019 New York rent laws, which restricted rent increases while operating in an environment of escalating expenses.

Current wording

Within the PCD loan portfolio as of September 30, 2025, there is a pool of rent-regulated loans amounting to $200.5 million. These loans are associated with multifamily properties located in the five boroughs of New York City, most of which are entirely or predominantly rent-regulated. This specific pool is subject to unique stressors, primarily due to the 2019 New York rent laws, which restricted rent increases while operating in an environment of escalating expenses.

Previous wording

A $43.3 million non-accretable mark and a $34.4 million accretable fair value mark were recorded as of the acquisition date, June 1, 2025. The accretion associated with the fair value mark added approximately 2 basis points to the net interest margin for the current quarter.

Current wording

A $43.3 million nonaccretable mark and a $34.4 million accretable fair value mark were recorded as of the Acquisition Date. The accretion associated with the fair value mark added approximately 4 basis points to the net interest margin for the current quarter.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, the principal components of the securities portfolio were federal agency obligations, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions, corporate bonds and notes, asset-backed securities and equity securities. For the three months ended June 30, 2025, average securities, on an amortized cost basis, increased by $196.4 million to $936.0 million, or 8.9% of average total interest-earning assets, from $739.6 million, or 8.0% of average interest-earning assets, for the three months ended June 30, 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, average securities, on an amortized cost basis increased by $111.5 million to approximately $841.5 million, or 8.5% of average total interest-earning assets, from approximately $729.9 million, or 7.9% of average interest-earning assets, for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, the principal components of the securities portfolio were federal agency obligations, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions, corporate bonds and notes, asset-backed securities and equity securities. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, average securities, on an amortized cost basis, increased by $735.5 million to $1.4 billion, or 10.3% of average total interest-earning assets, from $736.9 million, or 8.0% of average interest-earning assets, for the three months ended September 30, 2024. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, average securities, on an amortized cost basis increased by $731.3 million to approximately $1.0 billion, or 9.3% of average total interest-earning assets, from approximately $732.3 million, or 7.9% of average interest-earning assets, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale, which are carried as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and included in stockholders’ equity, net of tax, amounted to $60.3 million as compared with net unrealized losses of $69.6 million as of December 31, 2024. The decrease in unrealized losses is predominantly attributable to changes in market conditions and interest rates. Unrealized losses have not been recognized into income because the issuers are of high credit quality, we do not intend to sell, and it is likely that we will not be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery. The issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments on the securities. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The Company did not record an allowance for credit losses for available-for-sale securities as of June 30, 2025.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale, which are carried as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and included in stockholders’ equity, net of tax, amounted to $47.2 million as compared with net unrealized losses of $69.6 million as of December 31, 2024. The decrease in unrealized losses is predominantly attributable to changes in market conditions and interest rates. Unrealized losses have not been recognized into income because the issuers are of high credit quality, we do not intend to sell, and it is likely that we will not be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery. The issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments on the securities. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in OCI, net of applicable taxes. The Company did not record an ACL for available-for-sale securities as of September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Based on our model, which was run as of June 30, 2025, we estimated that over the next one-year period a 200 basis-point instantaneous and parallel increase in the general level of interest rates would decrease our net interest income by 4.94%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous and parallel decrease in interest rates would increase net interest income by 1.72%. As of December 31, 2024, we estimated that over the next one-year period a 200 basis-point instantaneous and parallel increase in the general level of interest rates would decrease our net interest income by 8.02% while a 100 basis-point instantaneous and parallel decrease in interest rates would increase net interest income by 3.56%.

Current wording

Based on our model, which was run as of September 30, 2025, we estimated that over the next one-year period a 200 basis-point instantaneous and parallel increase in the general level of interest rates would decrease our net interest income by 4.05%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous and parallel decrease in interest rates would increase net interest income by 1.81%. As of December 31, 2024, we estimated that over the next one-year period a 200 basis-point instantaneous and parallel increase in the general level of interest rates would decrease our net interest income by 8.02% while a 100 basis-point instantaneous and parallel decrease in interest rates would increase net interest income by 3.56%.

Previous wording

Based on our model, which was run as of June 30, 2025, we estimated that over the next three years, on a cumulative basis, a 200 basis-point instantaneous and parallel increase in the general level of interest rates would decrease our net interest income by 0.62%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous and parallel decrease in interest rates would decrease net interest income by 1.70%. As of December 31, 2024, we estimated that over the next three years, on a cumulative basis, a 200 basis-point instantaneous and parallel increase in the general level of interest rates would decrease our net interest income by 2.08%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous and parallel decrease in interest rates would increase net interest income by 0.37%.

Current wording

Based on our model, which was run as of September 30, 2025, we estimated that over the next three years, on a cumulative basis, a 200 basis-point instantaneous and parallel increase in the general level of interest rates would decrease our net interest income by 1.46%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous and parallel decrease in interest rates would decrease net interest income by 2.00%. As of December 31, 2024, we estimated that over the next three years, on a cumulative basis, a 200 basis-point instantaneous and parallel increase in the general level of interest rates would decrease our net interest income by 2.08%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous and parallel decrease in interest rates would increase net interest income by 0.37%.

Previous wording

An economic value of equity ("EVE") analysis is also used to dynamically model the present value of asset and liability cash flows with instantaneous and parallel rate shocks of up 200 basis points and down 100 basis points. The EVE is likely to be different as interest rates change. Our EVE as of June 30, 2025, would decrease by 5.89% with an instantaneous and parallel rate shock of up 200 basis points, and decrease by 0.40% with an instantaneous and parallel rate shock of down 100 basis points. Our EVE as of December 31, 2024, would decrease by 7.87% with an instantaneous and parallel rate shock of up 200 basis points, and increase by 1.67% with an instantaneous and parallel rate shock of down 100 basis-points.

Current wording

An EVE analysis is also used to dynamically model the present value of asset and liability cash flows with instantaneous and parallel rate shocks of up 200 basis points and down 100 basis points. The EVE is likely to be different as interest rates change. Our EVE as of September 30, 2025, would decrease by 4.99% with an instantaneous and parallel rate shock of up 200 basis points, and decrease by 0.89% with an instantaneous and parallel rate shock of down 100 basis points. Our EVE as of December 31, 2024, would decrease by 7.87% with an instantaneous and parallel rate shock of up 200 basis points, and increase by 1.67% with an instantaneous and parallel rate shock of down 100 basis-points.

Previous wording

The following table illustrates the most recent results for EVE and one-year NII sensitivity as of June 30, 2025.

Current wording

The following table illustrates the most recent results for EVE and one-year net interest income ("NII") sensitivity as of September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, the amount of liquid assets remained at a level management deemed adequate to ensure that, on a short and long-term basis, contractual liabilities, depositors’ withdrawal requirements, and other operational and client credit needs could be satisfied. As of June 30, 2025, liquid assets (cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks and unencumbered investment securities) were $1.0 billion, which represented 7.5% of total assets and 8.7% of total deposits and borrowings, compared to $799.7 million as of December 31, 2024, which represented 8.1% of total assets and 9.4% of total deposits and borrowings. As of June 30, 2025, not included in the above liquid assets were securities with a market value of $100.0 million which were pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank and securities with a market value of $140.1 million which were pledged to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which supported aggregate unutilized borrowing capacity of $227.0 million and $95.2 million, respectively as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, the amount of liquid assets remained at a level management deemed adequate to ensure that, on a short and long-term basis, contractual liabilities, depositors’ withdrawal requirements, and other operational and client credit needs could be satisfied. As of September 30, 2025, liquid assets (cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks and unencumbered investment securities) were $974.2 billion, which represented 7.0% of total assets and 8.0% of total deposits and borrowings, compared to $799.7 million as of December 31, 2024, which represented 8.1% of total assets and 9.4% of total deposits and borrowings. As of September 30, 2025, not included in the above liquid assets were securities with a market value of $99.1 million which were pledged to the FHLB and securities with a market value of $139.8 million which were pledged to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which supported aggregate unutilized borrowing capacity of $227.0 million and $95.2 million, respectively as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and, based on available qualified collateral as of June 30, 2025, had the ability to borrow $4.0 billion. The Bank also has a credit facility established with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for direct discount window borrowings based on pledged collateral and had the ability to borrow $1.7 billion as of June 30, 2025. In addition, as of June 30, 2025, the Bank had in place borrowing capacity of $280 million through correspondent banks and other unsecured borrowing lines. As of June 30, 2025, the Bank had aggregate available and unused credit of approximately $4.2 billion, which represents the aforementioned facilities totaling $6.0 billion net of $1.8 billion in outstanding borrowings and letters of credit. As of June 30, 2025, outstanding commitments for the Bank to extend credit were approximately $1.4 billion.

Current wording

The Bank is a member of the FHLB of New York and, based on available qualified collateral as of September 30, 2025, had the ability to borrow $3.9 billion. The Bank also has a credit facility established with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for direct discount window borrowings based on pledged collateral and had the ability to borrow $2.1 billion as of September 30, 2025. In addition, as of September 30, 2025, the Bank had in place borrowing capacity of $280 million through correspondent banks and other unsecured borrowing lines. As of September 30, 2025, the Bank had aggregate available and unused credit of approximately $4.4 billion, which represents the aforementioned facilities totaling $6.2 billion net of $1.8 billion in outstanding borrowings and letters of credit. As of September 30, 2025, outstanding commitments for the Bank to extend credit were approximately $1.5 billion.

Previous wording

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $596.5 million as of June 30, 2025, increasing by $240.0 million from $356.5 million as of December 31, 2024. Operating activities provided $21.3 million in net cash. Investing activities provided $99.0 million in net cash, primarily reflecting a net increase in cash acquired related to FLIC of $54.9 million and a net decrease in loans of $32.0 million. Financing activities provided $119.6 million in net cash, primarily reflecting a net increase in deposits of $207.0 million, proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt of $200.0 million, partially offset by net repayments of FHLB borrowings of $264.6 million.

Current wording

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $542.7 million as of September 30, 2025, increasing by $186.2 million from $356.5 million as of December 31, 2024. Operating activities provided $58.7 million in net cash. Investing activities used $46.2 million in net cash, a net increase in loans $102.0 million and a net increase in cash acquired related to FLIC of $54.9 million. Financing activities provided $173.7 million in net cash, primarily reflecting a net increase in deposits of $297.2 million and proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt of $200.0 million, partially offset by net repayments of FHLB borrowings of $215.0 million.

Previous wording

Deposits are our primary source of funds. Noninterest bearing demand deposit products include “Totally Free Checking” and “Simply Better Checking” for consumer clients and “Small Business Checking” and “Analysis Checking” for commercial clients. Interest-bearing checking accounts require minimum balances for both consumer and commercial clients and include “Consumer Interest Checking” and “Business Interest Checking”. Money market accounts consist of products that provide a market rate of interest to depositors. Our savings accounts offer paper and/or electronic statements. Time deposits ("TD") constitute non-retirement and IRA accounts, generally with initial maturities ranging from 31 days to 60 months, and brokered TDs, which we use for asset liability management purposes and to supplement other sources of funding. Many of our deposit products can be accessed through both our branches and online to provide ease of access to our clients and communities. CDARS/ICS reciprocal deposits are offered based on the Bank’s participation in the IntraFi Network LLC ("the Network"). Clients, who are Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance sensitive, are able to place large dollar deposits with the Company and the Company utilizes CDARS to place those funds into certificates of deposit issued by other banks in the Network. This occurs in increments of less than the FDIC insurance limits so that both the principal and interest are eligible for FDIC insurance coverage in amounts larger than the insured dollar amount. Unless certain conditions are satisfied, the FDIC considers these funds as brokered deposits for certain reporting requirements. The Bank also utilizes internet listing services deposits which are obtained through the use of websites such as Rateline or QwickRate.

Current wording

Deposits are our primary source of funds. Noninterest bearing demand deposit products include “Totally Free Checking” and “Simply Better Checking” for consumer clients and “Small Business Checking” and “Analysis Checking” for commercial clients. Interest-bearing checking accounts require minimum balances for both consumer and commercial clients and include “Consumer Interest Checking” and “Business Interest Checking”. Money market accounts consist of products that provide a market rate of interest to depositors. Our savings accounts offer paper and/or electronic statements. Time deposits constitute non-retirement and IRA accounts, generally with initial maturities ranging from 31 days to 60 months, and brokered certificate of deposits, which we use for asset liability management purposes and to supplement other sources of funding. Many of our deposit products can be accessed through both our branches and online to provide ease of access to our clients and communities.

Previous wording

Average total deposits increased by $1.3 billion, or 16.4%, during the three months ended June 30, 2025 when compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in total average deposits was due to a $446 million increase in interest-bearing demand deposits, a $424 million increase in noninterest-bearing deposits, a $297 million increase in savings deposits and a $75 million increase in time deposits. The increase in all quarter-to-date average deposit categories was primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Current wording

Average total deposits increased by $3.8 billion, or 49.3%, during the three months ended September 30, 2025 when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in total average deposits was due to a $1.7 billion increase in interest-bearing demand deposits, a $1.3 billion increase in noninterest-bearing deposits, a $0.4 billion increase in savings deposits and a $0.4 billion increase in time deposits. The increase in all quarter-to-date average deposit categories was primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Previous wording

Average aggregate demand deposits included $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion in ICS reciprocal deposits during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively. Average time deposits during the three months June 30, 2025 included $45 million in CDARS, compared to $61 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease in CDARS was attributed to maturities that did not renew.

Current wording

Average aggregate demand deposits included $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion in ICS reciprocal deposits during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively.

Previous wording

Average total deposits increased by $702 million, or 9.3%, during the six months ended June 30, 2025 when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in total average deposits was attributed to a $256 million increase in savings deposits, a $238 million increase in noninterest-bearing deposits and a $213 million increase in interest-bearing demand deposits, partially offset by a $6 million decrease in time deposits. The increase in all the year-to-date average deposit categories was primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Current wording

Average total deposits increased by $1.7 billion, or 22.9%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in total average deposits was attributed to a $0.7 billion increase in interest-bearing demand deposits, a $0.6 billion increase in noninterest-bearing deposits, a $0.3 billion increase in savings deposits and a $0.1 billion increase in time deposits. The increase in all the year-to-date average deposit categories was primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Previous wording

The beta, which is the measurement of deposit rate sensitivity in response to market rate changes, on nonreciprocal brokered deposits tends to be higher than that of ICS and CDARS reciprocal deposits, as nonreciprocal brokered time deposits are more directly correlated to prevailing market rates of interest, while ICS and CDARs reciprocal deposits reflect the Bank’s relationship with reciprocal deposit clients and are more driven by a desire for FDIC insurance coverage than market leading rates.

Current wording

The beta, which is the measurement of deposit rate sensitivity in response to market rate changes, on nonreciprocal brokered certificates of deposit tends to be higher than that of ICS and CDARS reciprocal deposits, as nonreciprocal brokered certificates of deposit are more directly correlated to prevailing market rates of interest, while ICS and CDARs reciprocal deposits reflect the Bank’s relationship with reciprocal deposit clients and are more driven by a desire for FDIC insurance coverage than market leading rates.

Previous wording

Total deposits increased by $3.5 billion, or 44.2%, when compared to December 31, 2024. The increase in total deposits was primarily attributed to a $1.6 billion increase in interest-bearing demand deposits, a $1.0 billion increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, a $0.5 billion increase in time deposits and a $0.3 billion increase in savings deposits. The increase in all deposit categories was primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Current wording

Total deposits increased by $3.5 billion, or 45.4%, when compared to December 31, 2024. The increase in total deposits was primarily due to a $1.6 billion increase in interest-bearing demand deposits, a $1.1 billion increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, a $0.4 billion increase in time deposits and a $0.4 billion increase in savings deposits. The increase in all deposit categories was primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Previous wording

Aggregate demand deposits included $1.1 billion in ICS reciprocal deposits as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Total time deposits as of June 30, 2025 include $45 million in CDARS, compared to $60 million as of December 31, 2024.

Current wording

Aggregate demand deposits included $1.1 billion in ICS reciprocal deposits as of both September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

Included in time deposits were nonreciprocal brokered deposits of $1.0 billion as of June 30, 2025, which increased from $907 million as of December 31, 2024.

Current wording

Included in time deposits were nonreciprocal brokered certificates of deposit of $0.9 billion as of both September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, we held $907 million of time deposits with balances greater than $250,000. The following table provides information on the maturity distribution of the time deposits with balances greater than $250,000 as of June 30, 2025:

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, we held $888.8 million of time deposits with balances greater than $250,000. The following table provides information on the maturity distribution of the time deposits with balances greater than $250,000 as of September 30, 2025:

Previous wording

During December 2003, Center Bancorp Statutory Trust II, a statutory business trust and wholly owned subsidiary of the Parent Corporation issued $5.0 million of MMCapS capital securities to investors due on January 23, 2034. The trust loaned the proceeds of this offering to the Parent Corporation and received in exchange $5.2 million of the Parent Corporation’s subordinated debentures. The subordinated debentures are redeemable in whole or part prior to maturity. Upon the cessation of publication of LIBOR rates and pursuant to the Federal LIBOR Act and Federal Reserve regulations implementing the Act, the MMCapS capital securities converted as of June 30, 2023 to a new index based on CME Term SOFR, as defined in the LIBOR Act, plus a tenor spread adjustment, which is referred to as the Benchmark Replacement. Effective for quarterly interest rate resets after July 3, 2023 the subordinated debentures' floating rate will be three-month CME Term SOFR plus 2.85% plus a tenor spread adjustment of 0.26161%. The rate as of June 30, 2025 was 7.39%.

Current wording

During December 2003, Center Bancorp Statutory Trust II, a statutory business trust and wholly owned subsidiary of the Parent Corporation issued $5.0 million of MMCapS capital securities to investors due on January 23, 2034. The trust loaned the proceeds of this offering to the Parent Corporation and received in exchange $5.2 million of the Parent Corporation’s subordinated debentures. The subordinated debentures are redeemable in whole or part prior to maturity. Upon the cessation of publication of LIBOR rates and pursuant to the Federal LIBOR Act and Federal Reserve regulations implementing the Act, the MMCapS capital securities converted as of June 30, 2023 to a new index based on CME Term SOFR, as defined in the LIBOR Act, plus a tenor spread adjustment, which is referred to as the Benchmark Replacement. Effective for quarterly interest rate resets after July 3, 2023 the subordinated debentures' floating rate will be three-month CME Term SOFR plus 2.85% plus a tenor spread adjustment of 0.26161%. The rate as of September 30, 2025 was 7.42%.

Previous wording

During June 2020, the Parent Corporation issued $75 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the “2020 Notes”). The 2020 Notes may now be redeemed by the Company and have a stated maturity of July 1, 2030, and bear interest until the maturity date or early redemption date at a variable rate equal to the then benchmark rate, which is Three-Month Term SOFR (as defined in the Second Supplemental Indenture), plus 560.5 basis points. As of June 30, 2025, the variable interest rate was 9.92% and all costs related to the 2020 issuance have been amortized.

Current wording

During June 2020, the Parent Corporation issued $75 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the “2020 Notes”). The 2020 Notes, which were redeemed in full on September 15, 2025, bore interest, since June 15, 2025, at a variable rate equal to the then benchmark rate, which is Three-Month Term SOFR (as defined in the Second Supplemental Indenture), plus 560.5 basis points.

Previous wording

During May 2025, the Parent Corporation issued $200 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the "2025 Notes"). The 2025 Notes bear interest at 8.125% annually from, and including, the date of initial issuance up to but excluding June 1, 2030 or the date of earlier redemption, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing December 1, 2025. From and including June 1, 2030 through maturity or earlier redemption, the interest rate shall reset quarterly to an interest rate per annum equal to a benchmark rate, which is Three-Month Term SOFR: (as defined in the Prospectus Supplement), plus 441.5 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 2030. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the benchmark rate is less than zero, then the benchmark rate shall be deemed to be zero.

Current wording

During May 2025, the Parent Corporation issued $200 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the "2025 Notes"). The 2025 Notes bear interest at 8.125% annually from, and including, the date of initial issuance up to but excluding June 1, 2030 or the date of earlier redemption, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing December 1, 2025. From and including June 1, 2030 through maturity or earlier redemption, the interest rate shall reset quarterly to an interest rate per annum equal to a benchmark rate, which is Three-Month Term SOFR, plus 441.5 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 2030. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the benchmark rate is less than zero, then the benchmark rate shall be deemed to be zero.