LCNB CORP

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’** EQUITY**

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

For the years ended December 31,

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See Note 2 - Business Combinations regarding non-cash transactions included in the acquisition.

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**NOTE1 -**SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

LCNB Corp. (the "Company" or “LCNB”), an Ohio corporation formed in* December 1998,is a financial holding company whose principal activity is the ownership of LCNB National Bank (the "Bank"). The Bank was founded in1877* and provides full banking services, including Wealth Management and Investment services, to customers primarily in Southwestern Ohio, Franklin County, Ohio, and contiguous areas.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and with general practices in the banking industry.

Certain prior period data presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and due from banks and interest-bearing demand deposits have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. Certain prior period data presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for other liabilities cash flows from operating activities and tax credit investments cash flows from investing activities have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash, balances due from banks, federal funds sold, and interest-bearing demand deposits with original maturities oftwelve months or less. Deposits with other banks routinely have balances greater than FDIC insured limits.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Certain municipal debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as HTM and recorded at amortized cost. Debt securitiesnot classified as HTM are classified as AFS and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized as adjustments to interest income using the level-yield method. Realized gains or losses from the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are computed using the specific identification method.

Expected credit losses on HTM municipal debt securities are measured on a collective basis by major security types. The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Substantially all of LCNB's portfolio of held-to-maturity municipal debt securities were issued by local municipalities and governmental authorities.

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For AFS debt securities in an unrealized loss position, LCNBfirst assesses whether it intends to sell or if it is more likely thannot that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security's amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For available-for-sale debt securities that donot meet the aforementioned criteria, LCNB evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security is compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of expected cash flows is less that the amortized cost basis, a provision for credit losses is recorded for the amount of the difference. Any impairment that isnot recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as credit loss expense or recovery. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of an available-for sale debt security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.

Accrued interest receivable on HTM securities totaled $54 thousand and $53 thousand at* December 31, 2025and2024*, respectively, andaccrued interest receivable on AFS debt securities totaled $841 thousand and $940 thousand at* December 31, 2025and2024*, respectively, and are reported in interest receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on HTM and AFS securities from the estimate of credit losses as accrued interest is written off in a timely manner when deemed uncollectible.

Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.

FHLB stock is an equity interest in the FHLB of Cincinnati. It can be sold only at its par value of $100 per share and only to the FHLB or to another member institution. In addition, the equity ownership rights are more limited than would be the case for a public company because of the oversight role exercised by the Federal Housing Finance Agency in the process of budgeting and approving dividends. Federal Reserve Bank stock is similarly restricted in marketability and value. Both investments are carried at cost, which is their par value.

FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stock are both subject to minimum ownership requirements by member banks. The required investments in common stock are based on predetermined formulas.

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LOANS

The Company’s loan portfolio includes most types of commercial and industrial loans, commercial loans secured by real estate, residential real estate loans, consumer loans, agricultural loans and other types of loans. Most of the properties collateralizing the loan portfolio are located within the Company’s market area.

Originated loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income, deferred origination fees and costs, and the allowance for credit losses. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. The delinquency status of a loan is based on contractual terms andnot on how recently payments have been received. Generally, a loan is placed on non-accrual status when there is an indication that the borrower’s cash flow* may**not* be sufficient to make payments as they come due, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Subsequent cash receipts on non-accrual loans are recorded as a reduction of principal and interest income is recorded once principal recovery is reasonably assured. The current year's accrued interest on loans placed on non-accrual status is charged against earnings. Previous years' accrued interest is charged against the allowance for credit losses. Non-accrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there isno longer a reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal.

Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net amount amortized as an adjustment of loan yields. These amounts are being amortized over the lives of the related loans.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated financial statements when they are funded. The credit risk associated with these commitments is evaluated in a manner similar to the allowance for credit losses on loans.

Loans acquired from mergers are initially recorded at fair value withno carryover of the acquired entity's previously established allowance for credit losses. The excess of expected cash flows over the estimated fair value of acquired loans is recognized as interest income over the remaining contractual lives of the loans using the level yield method. Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for credit losses.

Loans acquired from mergers that have experienced more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination are recorded at the amount paid. An allowance for credit losses is determined using the same methodology as other loans held for investment. The initial allowance for credit losses determined on a collective basis is allocated to individual loans. The sum of the loan's purchase price and allowance for credit losses becomes its initial amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the par value of the loan is a noncredit discount or premium, which is amortized into interest income over the life of the loan. Subsequent changes to the allowance for credit losses are recorded through a provision for credit losses.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS

The allowance for credit losses ("ACL") is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans' amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans are charged off against the allowance when management believes that the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Consumer loans are charged off when they reach120 days past due. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Expected recoveries donot exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off.

Under ASC326, management estimates the allowance balance using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level, or term as well as changes in external conditions, such as changes in unemployment rates, property values, or other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

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The allowance for credit losses is measured on a pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. LCNB has identified the following portfolio segments and measures the allowance for credit losses using the following methods:

*"MSA" referenced above combines forecasts for Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus metro areas.

**"Weighted" referenced above refers to weighted average of baseline and alternative scenarios

Management has chosen the discounted cash flow ("DCF") methodology to estimate the quantitative portion of the allowance for credit losses on loans for all loan pools. A Loss Driver Analysis (“LDA”) was performed for the* September 30, 2025ACL calculation, based on relevant information available at June 30, 2025,*for each segment to identify potential loss drivers and create a regression model for use in forecasting cash flows. The LDA for all DCF-based pools utilized LCNB’s data and peer data from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's (“FFIEC”) Call Report filings.

In creating the DCF model, as well as reviewing the model quarterly, management established afour-quarter reasonable and supportable forecast period with asix-quarter straight line reversion to the long-term historical average. Due to the infrequency of losses within the farm real estate and agricultural loan portfolios, LCNB elected to use peer data for a more statistically sound calculation.

Key assumptions in the DCF model include the probability of default (“PD”), loss given default (“LGD”), and prepayment/curtailment rates. The model-driven PD and LGD are derived using company specific and peer historical data. Prepayment and curtailment rates were calculated usingthird party studies of LCNB's data.

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Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for prepayments when appropriate. The contractual term excludes extensions, renewals, and modifications unless the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and arenot unconditionally cancellable by the Company.

Qualitative factors for the DCF methodology includes the following:

Loans that donot share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Loans evaluated individually arenot included in the collective evaluation. When the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty at the reporting date and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date adjusted for estimated selling costs.

Accrued interest receivable tota ling $7.1 million and $7.7 million at* December 31, 2025and2024*, respectively, was excluded from the amortized cost basis of the estimate of credit losses and is reported in interest receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status at90 days past due or when the borrower's ability to repay becomes doubtful. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, any accrued interest is reversed and charged against interest income.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON OFF-BALANCE SHEET CREDIT EXPOSURES

Per the guidance in ASC326, LCNB estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period during which it is exposed to credit risk by a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is adjusted as a provision for (or recovery of) credit loss expense. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate is made of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over their estimated lives. Funding rates are based on a historical analysis of the Company’s portfolio, while estimates of credit losses are determined using the same loss rates as funded loans.

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LOANS HELD FOR SALE

Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recorded as a valuation allowance and charged to earnings. Prior to* January 1, 2024,mortgage loans held for sale were generally sold with servicing rights retained. Servicing rights were released to the loan purchaser during2024* and2025. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related mortgage loan sold, which is reduced by the cost allocated to the servicing right. LCNB generally locks in the sale price to the purchaser of the mortgage loan at the same time an interest rate commitment is made to the borrower.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND LOAN COMMITMENTS

Financial instruments include off-balance-sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded. Instruments, such as standby letters of credit, that are considered financial guarantees are recorded at fair value. Reserves for unfunded commitments are recorded as an "other liability" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

LENDER RISK ACCOUNT

Certain loan sale transactions with the FHLB provide for establishment of a LRA. The LRA consists of amounts withheld from loan sale proceeds by the FHLB-Cincinnati for absorbing projected losses that are probable on those sold loans. These withheld funds are an asset as they are scheduled to be paid to LCNB in future years, net of any credit losses on those loans sold. The receivables are estimated by discounting the expected cash flows over the life of each master commitment contract. Changes in the discounted cash flow are recorded as gain and loss on sale of loans. Expected cash flows are re-evaluated at each measurement date. If there is an adverse change in expected cash flows, the gain and loss on sale of loans would be adjusted on a prospective basis and the asset would be evaluated for impairment.

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Land is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed on both the straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally 15 to 40 years for premises and 3 to 10 years for equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter. Costs incurred for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Premises and equipment are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a particular asset* may**not* be recoverable.

LEASES

LCNB determines if a contract is a lease or contains a lease at its inception. A liability to make lease payments ("the lease liability") and a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, are recorded in the consolidated balance sheet. The discount rate is LCNB's incremental borrowing rate for periods similar to the respective lease terms. LCNB management is reasonably certain that it will exercise the renewal options contained within the contracts for its leased offices and these additional terms have been included in the calculation of the right-of-use assets and the lease liabilities. Most variable lease payments are excluded except for those that depend on an index or a rate or are in substance fixed payments.

A lease is classified as a finance lease if it meets any offive designated criteria. If the lease doesnot meet any of thefive criteria, the lease is classified as an operating lease. All leases entered into by LCNB through* December 31, 2025* are classified as operating leases. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term for operating leases. LCNB has adopted an accounting policy election tonot recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for leases with a term oftwelve months or less. Lease expense for such leases is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

Other real estate owned includes properties acquired through foreclosure. Such property is held for sale and is initially recorded at fair value, less costs to sell, establishing a new cost basis. Fair value is primarily based on a property appraisal obtained at the time of transfer and any periodic updates that* may*be obtained thereafter. The allowance for credit losses is charged for any write down of the loan’s carrying value to fair value at the date of transfer. Any subsequent reductions in fair value and expenses incurred from holding other real estate owned are charged to other non-interest expense. Costs, excluding interest, relating to the improvement of other real estate owned are capitalized. Gains and losses from the sale of other real estate owned are included in other non-interest expense.

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The acquisition method of accounting requires that assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The valuation of assets and liabilities often involves estimates based onthird- party valuations, or internal valuations, based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques, all of which are inherently subjective. Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill isnot amortized, but is instead subject to an annual review for impairment. A review for impairment* maybe conducted more frequently than annually if circumstances indicate a possible impairment. Impairment indicators that may*be considered include the condition of the economy and banking industry; estimated future cash flows; government intervention and regulatory updates; the impact of recent events to financial performance and cost factors of the reporting unit; performance of LCNB’s stock, and other relevant events. These and other factors could lead to a conclusion that goodwill is impaired, which would require LCNB to write off the difference between the current estimated fair value of the Company and its carrying value.

LCNB performs a goodwill impairment test on an annual basis or more often if events or circumstances indicate that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is below its carrying value. Based on the annual impairment analysis on* November 30, 2025,it was determined that the fair value was in excess of its respective carrying value and therefore, goodwill is considerednot* impaired.

The Company’s other intangible assets relate to core deposits acquired from business combinations. These intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Management evaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining useful life or carrying value of the amortizing intangible should be revised.

MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS

Mortgage loan servicing rights are recognized as assets based on the allocated value of retained servicing rights on mortgage loans sold. Mortgage loan servicing rights are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value and are expensed in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues. Impairment is evaluated based on the fair value of the rights using groupings of the underlying mortgage loans as to interest rates. Any impairment of a grouping is reported as a valuation allowance.

Servicing fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing mortgage loans. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned. Amortization of mortgage loan servicing rights is netted against mortgage loan servicing income and recorded in other operating income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE

The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain officers of the Company. The Company is the beneficiary of these policies and has recorded the estimated cash surrender value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Income on the policies, based on the increase in cash surrender value and any incremental death benefits, is included in non-interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

LCNB has elected to account for its investment in an affordable housing tax credit limited partnership using the proportional amortization method. Accordingly, LCNB amortizes the initial cost of the investment to income tax expense in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense. The investment in the limited partnership is included in other assets and the unfunded commitment is included in accrued interest and other liabilities in LCNB's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Thethree broad input levels are:

Accounting guidance permits, but doesnot require, companies to measure many financial instruments and certain other items, including loans and debt securities, at fair value. The decision to elect the fair value option is made individually for each instrument and is irrevocable once made. Changes in fair value for the selected instruments are recorded in earnings.

The Company didnot select any financial instruments for the fair value election in2025 or2024.

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Short- term borrowings consist of Federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, and borrowings from non-affiliated banks. Short-term borrowings mature withinone day to365 days of the transaction date.

ADVERTISING EXPENSE

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are recorded as a marketing expense, a component of non-interest expense.

PENSION PLANS

The Company sponsorstwo pension plans, both of which are frozen to new participants.

Eligible employees of the Company hired before2009 participate in a multiple-employer qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan. This plan is accounted for as a multi-employer plan because assets contributed by an employer arenot segregated in a separate account or restricted to provide benefits only to employees of that employer.

Two companies previously acquired by the Company had defined benefit pension plans, which were assumed by the Company. One of the assumed plans was merged into the Company's plan during2024.

TREASURY STOCK

Common shares repurchased are recorded at cost. Cost of shares retired or reissued is determined using the weighted average method.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

As of* December 31, 2025,*the only stock-based compensation awards outstanding are restricted stock awards. The compensation cost for restricted stock awards is based on the market price of the Company's common stock at the date of grant multiplied by the number of shares granted that are expected to vest. The estimated cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period the employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

LCNB record's revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with ASC Topic606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“Topic606”). Under Topic606, LCNB must identify the contract with a customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and recognize revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. Significant revenue hasnot been recognized in the current reporting period that results from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods.

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LCNB's primary sources of revenue are derived from interest and dividends earned on loans, securities, and other financial instruments that arenot within the scope of Topic606**. LCNB has evaluated the nature of its contracts with customers and determined that further disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers into more granular categories beyond what is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income isnot necessary.

LCNB generally satisfies its performance obligations on contracts with customers as services are rendered, and the transaction prices are typically fixed and charged either on a periodic basis, generally monthly, or based on activity. Because performance obligations are satisfied as services are rendered and the transaction prices are fixed, there is little judgment involved in applying Topic606 that significantly affects the determination of the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers.

Revenue- generating activities that are within the scope of ASC606 and that are presented as non-interest income in LCNB's Consolidated Statements of Income include:

INCOME TAXES

Deferred income taxes are determined using the asset and liability method of accounting. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of temporary differences between the book and tax basis of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.

Management analyzes material tax positions taken in any income tax return for any tax jurisdiction and determines the likelihood of the positions being sustained in a tax examination. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely thannot” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positionsnot meeting the “more likely thannot” test,no tax benefit is recorded.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share allocated to common shareholders is calculated using thetwo-class method and is computed by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is adjusted for the dilutive effects of stock-based compensation and is calculated using thetwo-class method or the treasury stock method. The diluted average number of common shares outstanding has been increased for the assumed exercise of stock-based compensation with the proceeds used to purchase treasury shares at the average market price for the period.

ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

ASUNo.* 2023-02, "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method (a Consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)"*

ASUNo. 2023-02 was issued in* March 2023and became effective for LCNB on January 1, 2024.It allows reporting entities the option to use the proportional amortization method to account for equity investments made primarily for the purpose of receiving income tax credits and other income tax benefits when certain requirements are met, regardless of the tax credit program from which the income tax credits are received. The proportional amortization method was previously limited to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit investments. Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the income tax credits and other income tax benefits received and recognizes the net amortization and income tax credits and other income tax benefits in the income statement as a component of income tax expense (benefit). Adoption of ASUNo.* 2023-02 didnot have a material impact on LCNB's results of consolidated operations or financial position.

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ASUNo.* 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures"*

ASU2023-07 was issued in* November 2023and became effective for LCNB on January 1, 2024.It changes the requirements for segment disclosures, primarily through enhancing disclosure requirements for significant segment expenses, enhancing interim disclosure requirements, clarifying circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, providing new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and modifying other disclosure requirements. A public entity should apply the amendments retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Upon transition, the segment expense categories and amounts disclosed in the prior periods should be based on the significant segment expense categories identified and disclosed in the period of adoption. Adoption of ASUNo* 2023-07 didnot have a material impact on LCNB's results of consolidated operations or financial position.

ASU2023-09 "Income Taxes (Topic740*): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures."*

ASUNo. 2023-09 was issued in* December 2023and became effective for LCNB on January 1, 2025.The amendments require that public business entities on an annual basis (1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation, and (2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold (if the effect of those reconciling items is equal to or greater than5* percent of the amount computed by multiplying pretax income (or loss) by the applicable statutory income tax rate). The amendments require that all entities disclose on an annual basis the following information about income taxes paid: (1) the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal (national), state, and foreign taxes; and (2) the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid (net of refunds received) is equal to or greater than5 percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds received). The amendments also require that all entities disclose the following information: (1) income (or loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (or benefit) disaggregated between domestic and foreign; and (2) income tax expense (or benefit) from continuing operations disaggregated by federal (national), state, and foreign. Adoption of ASUNo. 2023-09 didnot have a material impact to the financial statements of the Company.

ASU2024-01 “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic718*): Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards”*

ASUNo. 2024-01 was issued in* March 2024and became effective for LCNB on January 1, 2025.It clarifies how an entity determines whether a profits interest or similar award is within the scope of Topic718* or isnot a share-based payment arrangement and, therefore, is within the scope of other guidance. ASU2024-01 provides an illustrative example with multiple fact patterns and also amends certain language in the “Scope” and “Scope Exceptions” sections of Topic718 to improve its clarity and operability without changing the guidance. Entities can apply the amendments either retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements or prospectively to profits interest and similar awards granted or modified on or after the date of adoption. If prospective application is elected, an entity must disclose the nature of and reason for the change in accounting principle. Adoption of ASUNo. 2024-01 didnot have a material impact to the financial statements of the Company.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTSNOT YET EFFECTIVE

From time to time the FASB issues an ASU to communicate changes to U.S. GAAP. The following information provides brief summaries of newly issued butnot yet effective ASUs that could have an effect on LCNB’s financial position or results of consolidated operations:

ASU2025*-08 “Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic326): Purchased Loans”*

In* November 2025,the FASB issued ASU2025*-08 Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic326*)— Purchased Loans*. The amendments in this Update expand the population of acquired financial assets subject to the gross-up approach in Topic326. In accordance with the amendments in this Update, loans (excluding credit cards) acquired without credit deterioration and deemed “seasoned” are purchased seasoned loans and accounted for using the gross-up approach at acquisition. All non-PCD (purchased financial asset with credit deterioration) loans (excluding credit cards) that are acquired in a business combination are deemed seasoned. Other non-PCD loans (excluding credit cards) are seasoned if they were purchased at least90 days after origination and the acquirer wasnot involved in the origination of the loans. The amendments in this Update are effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after* December 15, 2026,and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. The amendments in this Update should be applied prospectively to loans that are acquired on or after the initial application date. Early adoption is permitted in an interim or annual reporting period in which financial statements havenot* yet been issued or made available for issuance. Management is currently evaluating the Update and doesnot expect adoption of the Update to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

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December 31, 2025

**NOTE2 -**BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Eagle Financial Bancorp, Inc.

On* April 12, 2024,LCNB acquired Eagle Financial Bancorp, Inc. (“EFBI”), the holding company for EAGLE.bank, an Ohio state-chartered bank. Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, EFBI merged with and into LCNB Corp., immediately followed by the merger of EAGLE.bank with and into LCNB National Bank. EAGLE.bank operatedthree* full-service banking offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, which became offices of LCNB after the merger. This transaction increased LCNB’s presence in the Cincinnati market.

Subject to the terms of the merger agreement, EFBI shareholders had the opportunity to elect to receive either 1.1401 shares of LCNB Corp. stock, $19.10 per share in cash for each share of EFBI common stock owned, or a combination thereof subject to at least 60%, butnot more than 70%, of the shares of EFBI being exchanged for LCNB common stock. The fair value of the common stock issued as part of the consideration was determined on the basis of the closing price of LCNB's common stock on the acquisition date.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the total consideration transferred as a part of the EFBI acquisition and the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as originally reported at* June 30, 2024and as adjusted at June 30, 2025 (*in thousands):

The fair value and gross contractual amounts of non-PCD loans as of the acquisition date was $101.7 million and $112.5 million, respectively. LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses on these loans of $763 thousand during thesecond quarter of2024.

Effective* April 11, 2025,management finalized the fair values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities within the12* month post-acquisition date, as allowed by GAAP. The consideration adjustments in the table above are associated with the unearned portion of EAGLE.bank's employee stock ownership plan. The other assets, other liabilities and resulting deferred tax adjustments in the table above were related to the updated fair value adjustments.

The amount of goodwill recorded reflects LCNB's expansion in the Cincinnati market and related synergies that are expected to result from the acquisition and represents the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired. The goodwill willnot be amortizable on LCNB's financial records and willnot be deductible for tax purposes. Total goodwill will be subject to an annual test, which was conducted on* November 30, 2025,*for impairment and the amount impaired, if any, will be charged to expense at the time of impairment.

Direct expenses related to the EFBI acquisition totaled $124 thousand and $3.1 million during the years ended* December 31, 2025and2024,* respectfully, and were expensed as incurred and are recorded as Merger-related expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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**NOTE3 -**INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at* December 31*are summarized as follows (in thousands):

The Company estimated the expected credit losses at* December 31, 2025* and* December 31, 2024* to be immaterial based on the composition of the securities portfolio.

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Information concerning debt securities with gross unrealized losses at* December**31,* aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, is as follows (in thousands):

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At* December 31, 2025*, LCNB’s securities portfolio consisted of 153 securities,139 of which were in an unrealized loss position. At* December 31, 2024*, LCNB's securities portfolio consisted of 161 securities,157 of which were in an unrealized loss position. After considering the issuers of the securities, LCNB management determined that that the unrealized losses were due to changing interest rate environments. At* December 31, 2025*, as LCNB hadno intent to sell its debt securities before recovery of their cost basis and as it was more likely thannot that it willnot be required to sell its debt securities before recovery of the cost basis, no unrealized losses were deemed to represent credit losses.

Contractual maturities of debt securities at* December 31, 2025* were as follows (in thousands). Actual maturities* may*differ from contractual maturities when issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations.

Debt securities with a market value of $121.4 and $116.2 million at* December 31, 2025and2024*, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

Certain information concerning the sale of debt securities available-for-sale for the years ended* December 31*was as follows (in thousands):

Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in other operating income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value are measured at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus any changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions, as defined, for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. LCNB wasnot aware of any impairment or observable price change adjustments that needed to be made at* December 31, 2025* on its investments in equity securities without a readily determinable fair value.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of equity securities with a readily determinable fair value at* December**31* are summarized as follows (in thousands):

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Certain information concerning changes in fair value of equity securities with a readily determinable fair value for the years ended* December**31* was as follows (in thousands):

**NOTE4 -**LOANS

Major classifications of loans at* December 31*were as follows (in thousands):

Loans in the above table are shown net of deferred origination fees and costs. Deferred origination fees, net of related costs, were $1.1 million and $796 thousand at* December 31, 2025and2024*, respectively.

Accrued interest receivable of $7.1 million and $7.7 million are excluded from the balances above as of* December 31, 2025and2024*, respectively, and are recorded in interest receivable in the consolidated condensed balance sheets.

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Non-accrual loans by class of receivable at* December 31*were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans totaled $9 thousand and $234 thousand during thetwelve months ended* December 31, 2025and2024*, respectively. Accrued interest reversed and charged against interest income for these loans totaled approximately $9 thousand and $48 thousand during thetwelve months ended* December 31, 2025and2024*, respectively.

The ratio of non-accrual loans to total loans outstanding at* December 31, 2025and2024* was 0.11% and 0.26%, respectively.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The ACL is an estimate of the expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, which is measured using relevant information about past events, including historical credit loss experience on financial assets with similar risk characteristics, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the remaining cash flows over the contractual term of the financial assets. A provision for credit losses is charged to operations based on management’s periodic evaluation of these and other pertinent factors.

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QUANTITATIVE CONSIDERATIONS

The ACL is primarily calculated utilizing a DCF model. Key inputs and assumptions used in this model are discussed below:

QUALITATIVE CONSIDERATIONS

In addition to the quantitative model, management considers the need for qualitative adjustment for risksnot considered in the DCF. Factors that are considered by management in determining loan collectability and the appropriate level of the ACL are listed below:

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The following table presents activity in the allowance for credit losses and a breakdown of the recorded investment in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for thethree years ended* December 31and a breakdown of the recorded investment in the loan portfolio by portfolio segment for thetwo* years ended* December 31 (*in thousands):

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The ratio of the allowance for credit losses for loans to total loans at* December 31, 2025and2024* was 0.80% and 0.70%, respectively.

For collateral dependent loans where management has determined that foreclosure of the collateral is probable, or where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment of the loan is to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, the allowance for credit losses is measured based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell, and the amortized cost basis of the loan as of the measurement date.

The following table presents the carrying value and related allowance of collateral dependent individually evaluated loans by class segment for the years ended* December 31 (*in thousands):

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The risk characteristics of LCNB's material loan portfolio segments were as follows:

Commercial & Industrial Loans. LCNB’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio consists of loans for various purposes, including, for example, loans to fund working capital requirements (such as inventory and receivables financing) and purchases of machinery and equipment. LCNB offers a variety of commercial and industrial loan arrangements, including term loans, balloon loans, and lines of credit. Commercial & industrial loans can have a fixed or variable rate, with maturities ranging fromone toten years. Commercial & industrial loans are offered to businesses and professionals for short and medium terms on both a collateralized and uncollateralized basis. Commercial & industrial loans typically are underwritten on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the business. Collateral, when obtained,* may*include liens on furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, receivables, or other assets. As a result, such loans involve complexities, variables, and risks that require thorough underwriting and more robust servicing than other types of loans.

Commercial, Secured by Real Estate Loans. Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by a variety of commercial, retail and office buildings, religious facilities, hotels, multifamily (more thanfour-family) residential properties, construction and land development loans, and other land loans. Mortgage loans secured by owner-occupied agricultural property are included in this category. Commercial real estate loan products generally amortize over five totwenty-five years and are payable in monthly principal and interest installments. Some have balloon payments due withinone toten years after the origination date. The majority have adjustable interest rates with adjustment periods ranging fromone toten years, some of which are subject to established “floor” interest rates.

Commercial real estate loans are underwritten based on the ability of the property, in the case of income producing property, or the borrower’s business to generate sufficient cash flow to amortize the debt. Secondary emphasis is placed upon global debt service, collateral value, financial strength and liquidity of any and all guarantors, and other factors. Commercial real estate loans are generally originated with a 75% to 85% maximum loan to appraised value ratio, depending upon borrower occupancy.

Residential Real Estate Loans. Residential real estate loans include loans secured byfirst orsecond mortgage liens onone tofour-family residential properties. Home equity lines of credit are included in this category. First andsecond mortgage loans are generally amortized over five tothirty years with monthly principal and interest payments. Home equity lines of credit generally have afive year or less draw period with interest only payments followed by a repayment period with monthly payments based on the amount outstanding. LCNB offers both fixed and adjustable-rate mortgage loans. Adjustable-rate loans are available with adjustment periods ranging betweenone tofifteen years and adjust according to an established index plus a margin, subject to certain floor and ceiling rates. Home equity lines of credit have a variable rate based on the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus a margin.

Residential real estate loans are underwritten primarily based on the borrower’s ability to repay, prior credit history, and the value of the collateral. LCNB generally requires private mortgage insurance forfirst mortgage loans that have a loan to appraised value ratio of greater than 80% or* mayrequire other credit enhancements forsecond* lien mortgage loans.

Consumer Loans. LCNB’s portfolio of consumer loans generally includes secured and unsecured loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures. Secured loans include loans to fund the purchase of automobiles, recreational vehicles, boats, and similar acquisitions. Consumer loans made by LCNB generally have fixed rates and terms ranging up to 72 months, depending upon the nature of the collateral, size of the loan, and other relevant factors. Consumer loans generally have higher interest rates but pose additional risks of collectability and loss when compared to certain other types of loans. Collateral, if present, is generally subject to damage, wear, and depreciation. The borrower’s ability to repay is of primary importance in the underwriting of consumer loans.

Agricultural Loans. LCNB’s portfolio of agricultural loans includes loans for financing agricultural production or for financing the purchase of equipment used in the production of agricultural products. LCNB’s agricultural loans are generally secured by farm machinery, livestock, crops, vehicles, or other agricultural-related collateral.

Other Loans, Including Deposit Overdrafts. Other loans* mayinclude loans that donot* fit in any of the other categories, but it is primarily composed of overdrafts from transaction deposit accounts. Overdraft payments are recorded as a recovery and overdrafts are generally written off after34 days with a negative balance.

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LCNB’s management monitors the credit quality of its loans on an ongoing basis. This monitoring includes annual reviews for loans with a principal balance greater than*$1* million and bi-annual reviews for loans with a principal balance of more than*$500* thousand through*$1* million. LCNB also has a loan grade monitoring system in place to track and report loan grades and classifications, enabling the identification and management of non-performing loans. Major factors used in determining loan grades vary based on the nature of the loan, but commonly include factors such as debt service coverage, internal cash flow, liquidity, leverage, operating performance, debt burden, FICO scores, occupancy, interest rate sensitivity, and expense burden. Commercial real estate loans rated OAEM or worse are reviewed at least quarterly for credit deterioration.

A loan is assigned to a risk category based on relevant information about the ability of the borrower to service the debt including, butnot limited to, current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends. The categories used are:

LCNB generally performs a classification of assets review, including the regulatory classification of assets, on an ongoing basis. The results of the classification of assets review are validated annually by an independentthird-party loan review firm. In the event of a difference in rating or classification between those assigned by the internal and external resources, the Company will utilize the more critical or conservative rating or classification. Loans with regulatory classifications are presented monthly to the Board of Directors.

LCNB evaluates the loan risk grading system definitions and allowance for loan loss methodology on an ongoing basis.No significant changes were made to either during the past year.

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans by vintage and credit quality indicators at* December 31 (in thousands). The December 31, 2024* table is shown for comparison purposes.

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A loan portfolio aging analysis by class segment at* December 31*is as follows (in thousands):

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From time to time, the terms of certain loans are modified when concessions are granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. Each modification is separately negotiated with the borrower and includes terms and conditions that reflect the borrower's ability to pay the debt as modified. The modification of the terms of such loans* may*have included one, or a combination of, the following: an interest rate reduction, term extension, forgiveness of principal, or an other-than-insignificant payment delay.

Excluding individually evaluated collateral dependent loans that are measured at fair value, the following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans modified during the year for borrowers who were experiencing financial difficulty at the time of modification, disaggregated by class of financing receivable and type of concession granted (in thousands), as of* December 31:*

The amortized cost basis of loans that were modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during2023 waszero as of* December 31, 2023.*

LCNB wasnot committed to lend additional funds to borrowers who were granted loan modifications while experiencing financial difficulty at* December 31, 2025or December 31, 2024.*

During the year ended* December 31, 2024,one borrower defaulted ontwo consumer loans which, during thetwelve months prior to their default, underwent maturity-extension and payment-deferral modifications while the borrower was known to be experiencing financial difficultly. The borrower remained in default through February 2025.At December 31, 2025*, the amortized cost basis of thesetwo consumer loans totaled $20 thousand.No other loans defaulted during2025 which, withintwelve months prior to their default, were modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. During the year ended* December 31,*2023, no loans defaulted which, within thetwelve months preceding their default, were modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.

Mortgage loans sold to and serviced for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and other investors arenot included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The unpaid principal balances of those loans at* December 31, 2025and2024* were approximately $333.5 million and $397.6 million, respectively.

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**NOTE5 -**PURCHASED CREDIT DETERIORATED LOANS

Activity during2025 and2024 for the accretable discount related to PCD loans acquired from EFBI and CNNB is as follows (in thousands):

**NOTE6 – **OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

Other real estate owned includes property acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure and are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. LCNB didnot hold other real estate owned properties at* December 31, 2025or2024,* and there wereno changes in other real estate owned during2025 or2024.

LCNB's investment in residential consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate in the process of foreclosure was approximately $331 thousand and $33 thousand at* December 31, 2025* and2024, respectively.

**NOTE7 -**PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment at* December 31*are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Depreciation charged to expense was $2.2 million in2025, $2.1 million in2024, and $1.9 million in2023.

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**NOTE8 -**LEASES

LCNB has capitalized operating leases for its Union Village, Fairfield, Barron Street, and Worthington offices, for the land at its Oxford and Oakwood offices, for certain office equipment, and for its ATMs. The Oakwood lease has a remaining term of 10.6 years with options to renew forsix additional periods offive years each. The Oxford lease has a remaining term of 33.5 years withno renewal options. The other leases have remaining terms of less thanone year up tosix years, some of which contain options to renew the leases for additional five-year periods.

Lease expenses for offices are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in occupancy expense, net and lease expenses for equipment and ATMs are included in equipment expenses. Components of lease expense for the years ended* December 31*are as follows (in thousands):

Other information related to leases at* December 31*are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Future payments due under operating leases as of* December 31, 2025* are as follows (in thousands):

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**NOTE9 -**GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Changes in goodwill during2025 and2024 were as follows (in thousands):

Core deposit and other intangible assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at* December 31*were as follows (in thousands):

The estimated aggregate future amortization expense for each of the nextfive years for core deposit intangible assets as of* December 31, 2025* is as follows (in thousands):

Amortization of mortgage servicing rights is an adjustment to loan servicing income, which is included with other operating income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Activity in mortgage servicing rights included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets during the years ended* December 31*was as follows (in thousands):

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****NOTE9 -**GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued)

At* December 31, 2025*, the fair value of servicing rights was $4.0 million, which was determined using a discount rate of 9.75% and an average prepayment rate of 6.93%. At* December 31, 2024*, the fair value of servicing rights was $4.5 million, which was determined using discount rate of 10.50% and an average prepayment rate of 6.63%. As estimated fair values were greater than the carrying value of LCNB's mortgage servicing rights, management determined that a valuation allowance wasnot necessary.

**NOTE10 -**AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

LCNB is a limited partner in limited partnerships that sponsor affordable housing projects utilizing the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) pursuant to Section42 of the Internal Revenue Code. The purpose of the investments is to achieve a satisfactory return on capital, to facilitate the sale of additional affordable housing product offerings, and to assist in achieving goals associated with the Community Reinvestment Act. The primary activities of the limited partnerships include the identification, development, and operation of multi-family housing that is leased to qualifying residential tenants.

The following table presents the balances of LCNB's affordable housing tax credit investment and related unfunded commitment at* December**31* (in thousands):

The net affordable housing tax credit investment is included inother assets and the unfunded commitment is included in accrued interest and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

LCNB expects to fund the unfunded commitment overeleven years.

The following table presents other information relating to LCNB's affordable housing tax credit investment for the years indicated (in thousands):

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**NOTE11 -**DEPOSITS

The following table presents the composition of LCNB's deposits at* December 31, 2025and2024* (in thousands):

Contractual maturities of time deposits at* December 31, 2025* were as follows (in thousands):

The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of*$250* thousand or more at* December 31, 2025and2024* was $66.3 million and $107.8 million, respectively.

**NOTE12 -**BORROWINGS

Long-term debt at* December 31*was as follows (in thousands):

The term loan is with a correspondent financial institution and bears a fixed interest rate of 6.5%, amortizes quarterly, and has a final balloon payment due on* June 15, 2028.*

Contractual maturities of long-term debt at* December 31*by year of maturity were as follows (dollars in thousands):

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****NOTE12 -BORROWINGS **(continued)

There wereno short-term borrowings at* December 31, 2025or December 31, 2024.*

At* December 31, 2025and2024*, LCNB Corp. had a short-term revolving line of credit arrangement with a financial institution for a maximum amount of $10 million at an interest rate equal to the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate minus 25 basis points. This agreement expires on* June 15, 2027.*

At* December 31, 2025*, LCNB had short-term line of credit borrowing arrangements withthree correspondent financial institutions. Under the terms of thefirst arrangement, LCNB can borrow up to $30 million at an interest rate equal to the lending institution’s federal funds rate plus a spread of 50 basis points. Under the terms of thesecond arrangement, LCNB can borrow up to $50 million at an interest rate equal to the FOMC targeted federal funds rate plus a spread of 25 basis points. Under the terms of thethird arrangement, LCNB can borrow up to $25 million at the interest rate in effect at the time of the borrowing. At* December 31, 2025and2024,* LCNB hadnot drawn down on any of these borrowing arrangements.

All long-term and short-term advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati are secured by a blanket pledge of LCNB’s1-4 familyfirst lien mortgage loans in the amount of approximately $408 million and $410 million at* December 31, 2025and2024*, respectively. Remaining borrowing capacity with the FHLB, including both long-term and short-term borrowings, at* December 31, 2025* was approximately $149.1 million. LCNB could increase its remaining borrowing capacity by purchasing more stock in the FHLB.

**NOTE13 -**INCOME TAXES

Pretax income from continuing operations is as follows:

The Company hasno foreign activity andno foreign income tax. ASU2023-09 was adopted on* January 1, 2025,*on a prospective basis.

Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations was as follows:

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****NOTE13 -**INCOME TAXES (continued)

A reconciliation between the statutory income tax and the Company's effective tax rate follows:

(a) State taxes in Kentucky made up the majority (greater than50 percent) of the tax effect in this category.

(b) Net of amortization and tax benefits.

Effective tax rates differ from the federal statutory rate for2024 and2023 applied to income before income taxes due to the following:

Income taxes paid (refunded) were as follows:

Deferred tax assets and liabilities, included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets with other assets, consist of the following at* December 31 (*in thousands):

As of* December 31, 2025and2024* there wereno unrecognized tax benefits and the Company doesnot anticipate the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the nexttwelve months. There wereno amounts recognized for interest and penalties in the Consolidated Statements of Income for thethree-year period ended* December 31, 2025*.

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****NOTE13 -**INCOME TAXES (continued)

As of* December 31, 2025,as a result of the acquisitions of CNNB and EFBI, the Company has federal net operating loss carryforwards of $339 thousand, which expire beginning in2027,* and $8.6 million that donot expire. The use of the federal net operating loss carryforwards are limited by Internal Revenue Code Section382, but they are currently expected to be utilized before their respective expiration dates.

The Company isno longer subject to examination by federal tax authorities for years before2022.

**NOTE14 -**COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

LCNB is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit. They involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets. The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contract amount of those instruments.

The Account Protection product, a customer deposit overdraft program, is offered as a service and doesnot constitute a contract between the customer and LCNB.

LCNB uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent off-balance-sheet credit risk at* December 31*were as follows (in thousands):

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there isno violation of any condition established in the contract or agreement. Unused lines of credit include amountsnot drawn on line of credit loans. Commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to athird party. These guarantees generally are fully secured and have varying maturities.

The Company evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies, but* may*include accounts receivable; inventory; property, plant and equipment; residential realty; and income-producing commercial properties.

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****NOTE14 -**COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (continued)

Activity in the allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures for the years ended* December 31, 2025* and2024 is as follows (in thousands):

Capital expenditures include: the construction or acquisition of new office buildings; improvements to LCNB's offices; purchases of furniture and equipment; and additions or improvements to LCNB's information technology system. Commitments outstanding for capital expenditures as of* December 31, 2025* totaled approximately $92 thousand.

The Company and the Bank are parties to various claims and proceedings arising in the normal course of business. Management, after consultation with legal counsel, believes that the liabilities, if any, arising from such proceedings and claims willnot be material to LCNB's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

**NOTE15 -**REGULATORY MATTERS AND IMPACT ON PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS

The principal source of income and funds for LCNB Corp. is dividends paid by the Bank. The payment of dividends is subject to restriction by regulatory authorities. For2026, the restrictions generally limit dividends to the aggregate of net income for the year2026 plus the net earnings retained for2025 and2024. If dividends exceed net income for a year, a bank is generallynot required to carry forward the negative amount resulting from such excess if the bank can attribute the excess to the precedingtwo years. If the excess is greater than the bank's previously undistributed net income for the precedingtwo years, prior OCC approval of the dividend is required and a negative amount would be carried forward in future dividend calculations. In addition, dividend payments* may**not* reduce capital levels below minimum regulatory guidelines.

The Bank must meet certain minimum capital requirements set by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Company's and Bank's financial statements. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

In addition to the minimum capital requirements, a financial institution needs to maintain a Capital Conservation Buffer composed of Common Equity Tier1 Capital of at least 2.5% above its minimum risk-weighted capital requirements to avoid limitations on its ability to make capital distributions, including dividend payments to shareholders and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. A financial institution with a buffer below 2.5% will be subject to increasingly stringent limitations on capital distributions as the buffer approaches zero.

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****NOTE15 -**REGULATORY MATTERS AND IMPACT ON PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS (continued)

For various regulatory purposes, financial institutions are classified into categories based upon capital adequacy:

As of the most recent notification from its regulators, the Bank was categorized as "well-capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. Management believes thatno conditions or events have occurred since the last notification that would change the Bank's category.

On* September 17, 2019,the FDIC finalized a rule that introduced an optional simplified measure of capital adequacy for qualifying community banking organizations, as required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act. The simplified rule was designed to reduce burden by removing the requirements for calculating and reporting risk-based capital ratios for qualifying community banking organizations that opt into the framework. It could be used beginning with the March 31, 2020Call Report. Qualifications to use the simplified approach include having a tier1* leverage ratio of greater than9%, less than*$10* billion in total consolidated assets, and limited amounts of off-balance-sheet exposures and trading assets and liabilities. A qualifying community banking organization that opts into the framework and meets all requirements under the framework will be considered to have met the well-capitalized ratio requirements under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations and willnot be required to report or calculate risk-based capital. LCNB didnot qualify to use the simplified approach for its* December 31, 2025* or* December**31,* 2024 regulatory capital calculations.

A summary of the regulatory capital of the Bank at* December 31*follows (dollars in thousands):

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**NOTE16 -**ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for2025 and2024 were as follows (in thousands):

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for2025 and2024 and the affected line items in the consolidated statements of income were as follows (in thousands):

**NOTE17 -**RETIREMENT PLANS

Prior to* January 1, 2009,the Company had a single-employer qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan that covered substantially all regular full-time employees. Effective January 1, 2009,the Company redesigned the plan and merged it into a multiple-employer plan, which is accounted for as a multi-employer plan because assets contributed by an employer arenot* segregated in a separate account or restricted to provide benefits only to employees of that employer. Employees hired on or after* January 1, 2009arenot* eligible to participate in this plan. Effective* February 1, 2009,the Company amended the plan to reduce benefits for those whose age plus vesting service equaled less than65* at that date. The plan was hard-frozen on* March 1, 2025,meaning that benefit increasesno* longer accrued to covered employees as of that date. The plan was unfrozen during thefourth quarter of2025 to allow for amendments that enhanced benefits for active employees currently participating in the plan. The plan was then refrozen on* November 30, 2025and LCNB withdrew from the plan by the end of December 2025.Annuity purchases for active employees participating in the plan will occur during thefirst* quarter of2026, finishing LCNB's involvement in the plan.

Also effective* February 1, 2009,an enhanced401*(k) plan was made available to those hired on or after* January 1, 2009and to those who received benefit reductions from the amendments to the noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2009receive a 50% employer match on their contributions into the401*(k) plan, up to a maximum company contribution of 3% of each individual employee’s annual compensation. Employees who received a benefit reduction under the retirement plan amendments receive an automatic contribution of 5% or 7% of annual compensation, depending on the sum of an employee’s age and vesting service, into the401(k) plan, regardless of the contributions made by the employees. These contributions are made annually and these employees didnot receive any employer matches to their401(k) contributions until* March 1, 2025,*at which time they started receiving matches.

CNNB operated a similar multi-employer plan, accounted for as a multi-employer plan, at the time of the merger, which was assumed by LCNB.

Certain information pertaining to the LCNB qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plans is as follows:

The LCNB plan was at least 80% funded as of* July 1,*2025 and2024. A funding improvement or rehabilitation plan hasnot been implemented for either plan, nor has a surcharge been paid to either plan. The Company’s contributions to the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan donot represent more than 5% of total contributions to the plan.

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Funding and administrative costs of the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan and401(k) plan charged to salaries and employee benefits in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended* December 31*were as follows (in thousands):

Citizens National had a qualified noncontributory defined benefit pension plan which covered employees hired before* May 1, 2005.The Company assumed this plan at the time of the merger. At December 31, 2025and2024*, the amount of the liability for this plan was, respectively, $115 thousand and $115 thousand, representing the funded status of the plan.

The Bank has a benefit plan which permits eligible officers to defer a portion of their compensation. The deferred compensation balance, which accrues interest at 8% annually, is distributable in cash after retirement or termination of employment. The amount of such deferred compensation liability at* December 31, 2025and2024* was $2.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

The Bank also has supplemental income plans which provide certain employees an amount based on a percentage of average compensation, payable in accordance with individually defined schedules upon retirement. The projected benefit obligation included in other liabilities for the supplemental income plans at* December 31, 2025and2024* is $47 thousand and $138 thousand, respectively. The average discount rate used to determine the present value of the obligations was approximately 5.25% in2025 and 4.75% in2024. There wereno service costs associated with the plans for2025,2024, or2023. Interest costs were $4 thousand, $9 thousand, and $26 thousand for2025,2024, and2023, respectively.

The deferred compensation plan and supplemental income plans are nonqualified and unfunded. Participation in each plan is limited to a select group of management.

Effective* February 1, 2009,*the Company established a nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan, which is also unfunded, for certain highly compensated employees. The nonqualified plan ensures that participants receive the full amount of benefits to which they would have been entitled under the noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan in the absence of limits on benefit levels imposed by certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code.

The components of net periodic pension cost of the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan for the years ended* December 31*are summarized as follows (in thousands):

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A reconciliation of changes in the projected benefit obligation of the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan at* December 31*follows (in thousands):

Projected benefit obligations for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan are included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The accumulated benefit obligation for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan at* December 31, 2025and2024* was $1.4 million and $1.4 million respectively.

At* December 31, 2025and2024*, unrecognized net gain of $7 thousand and $1 thousand, respectively, were included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, at* December 31*for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan consists of (in thousands):

The estimated unrecognized net actuarial gain that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during2026 for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan is $0.

Key weighted-average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation and net periodic pension costs for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan for the years ended* December 31*were as follows:

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The nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan isnot funded. Therefore, no contributions will be made in2026.

Estimated future benefit payments reflecting expected future service for the years ended after* December 31, 2025* are (in thousands):

**NOTE18 -**STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The2025 Ownership Incentive Plan (the*"2025* Plan") was ratified by LCNB's shareholders at the annual meeting on* May 19, 2025and allows for stock-based awards to eligible employees and non-employee directors, as determined by the Compensation Committee of LCNB's Board of Directors ("Compensation Committee"). The2025* Plan replaced the2015 Ownership Incentive Plan (the*"2015* Plan"), which terminated on* April 28, 2025.Awards maybe made in the form of stock options, appreciation rights, restricted shares, and/or restricted share units. The2025* Plan provides for the issuance of up to 600 thousand shares of common stock, where the2015 Plan provided for the issuance of up to 450 thousand shares of common stock. The2025 Plan will terminate on* May 19, 2035*and is subject to earlier termination by the Compensation Committee.

Stock-based awards* may*be in the form of treasury shares or newly issued shares.

LCNB hasnot granted stock options since2012.

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****NOTE18 -**STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

Restricted stock awards granted under the2015 Plan were as follows:

No stock-based awards have been granted under the2025 Plan.

At* December 31, 2025*, there were 79,896 restricted stock awards outstanding with an approximate stock value of $1.3 million based on that day's closing stock price. At* December 31, 2024*, there were 84,593 restricted stock awards outstanding with an approximate stock value of $1.3 million based on that day's closing stock price. The grant date fair value of restricted stock awards was $569 thousand and $578 thousand in2025 and2024, respectively. Grants to officers of LCNB vest over a period offive years while grants to members of the board of directors vest immediately. The grant date fair value is recognized ratably into income over the vesting period.

Total expense related to restricted stock awards included in salaries and wages in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended* December 31, 2025*,2024, and2023 was $650 thousand, $588 thousand, and $563 thousand respectively. The related tax benefit for the years ended* December 31, 2025*,2024, and2023 was $136 thousand, $124 thousand, and $118 thousand, respectively.

Unrecognized compensation expense for restricted stock awards was $819,000 at* December 31, 2025* and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 4.2 years.

**NOTE19 -**EARNINGS PER SHARE

LCNB has granted restricted stock awards with non-forfeitable dividend rights, which are considered participating securities. Accordingly, earnings per share is computed using thetwo-class method as required by FASB ASC260-10-45. Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, which excludes the participating securities. Diluted earnings per common share is adjusted for the dilutive effects of stock options, warrants, and restricted stock.

Earnings per share for the years ended* December 31*were calculated as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):

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**NOTE20 -**RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

LCNB has entered into related party transactions with various directors and executive officers. Management believes these transactions donot involve more than a normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. The following table provides a summary of the loan activity for these officers and directors for the years ended* December 31 (*in thousands):

Deposits from executive officers, directors and related interests of such persons held by the Company at* December 31, 2025and2024* amounted to $2.3 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

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**NOTE21 -**FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

LCNB measures certain assets at fair value using various valuation techniques and assumptions, depending on the nature of the asset. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value are assigned toone ofthree broad levels:

Equity Securities with a Readily Determinable Fair Value

Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are reported at fair value with changes in fair value reported in other operating income in the consolidated condensed statements of income. Fair values for equity securities are determined based on market quotations (level1). LCNB has an investment in a mutual fund that is measured at fair value using net asset values, which are considered level1 because the net asset values are determined and published and are the basis for current transactions.

Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale

The majority of LCNB's financial debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. The securities are reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported net of income taxes in accumulated other comprehensive loss. LCNB utilizes a pricing service for determining the fair values of its debt securities. Methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value are as follows:

Lender Risk Account

The Company's lender risk account is carried at fair value. Fair value is determined using an income approach with various assumptions including expected cash flows, market discount rates, prepayment speeds, and other factors. As such, the lender risk account is considered level3.

Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Assets that* maybe recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include individually evaluated collateral dependent loans (or impaired loans prior to the adoption of ASC326*), other real estate owned, and other repossessed assets.

LCNB doesnot record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, nonrecurring fair value adjustments to collateral dependent loans are recorded to reflect partial write-downs or specific reserves that are based on the observable market price or current estimated value of the collateral. These loans are reported in the nonrecurring table below at initial recognition of significant borrower distress and on an ongoing basis until recovery or charge-off. The fair values of distressed loans are determined using either the sales comparison approach or income approach. Respective unobservable inputs for the approaches consist of adjustments for differences between comparable sales and the utilization of appropriate capitalization rates.

Other real estate owned is adjusted to fair value, less costs to sell, upon transfer of the loan to foreclosed assets, usually based on an appraisal of the property. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Other repossessed assets are valued at estimated sales prices, less costs to sell. The inputs for other real estate owned and other repossessed assets are considered to be level3.

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The following table summarizes the valuation of LCNB’s assets recorded at fair value by input levels as of* December 31 (*in thousands):

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The following table presents a reconciliation of the Level3 lender risk account measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years ended* December 31, 2025and2024* (dollars in thousands):

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in nonrecurring Level3 fair value measurements at* December 31, 2025and2024* (dollars in thousands):

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Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of* December 31,*excluding financial instruments recorded at fair value, were as follows (in thousands):

The fair values of off-balance-sheet financial instruments such as loan commitments and letters of credit are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements. The fair values of such instruments werenot material at* December 31, 2025and2024*.

Fair values of financial instruments are based on various assumptions, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Therefore, the fair values presented* may**not* represent amounts that could be realized in actual transactions. In addition, because the required disclosures exclude certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments, any aggregation of the fair value amounts presented wouldnot represent the underlying value of LCNB.

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**NOTE22 -**PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Condensed financial information for LCNB Corp., at the parent company level only, follows (in thousands):

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**NOTE22 -**PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

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NOTE23 -SEGMENT INFORMATION

LCNB hasone reportable segment which is determined by the members of the executive team, who, as a group, act as the designated chief operating decision makers, based upon information provided about LCNB's products and services offered, primarily banking operations. The segment is also distinguished by the level of information provided to the chief operating decision makers, who use such information to review performance of various components of the business, such as branches, which are then aggregated if operating performance, products and services, and customers are similar. The chief operating decision makers will evaluate the financial performance of LCNB's business components by evaluating revenue streams, significant expenses, and budget to actual results in assessing LCNB's segment and in determining the allocation of resources. The chief operating decision makers use revenue streams to evaluate product pricing and significant expenses to assess performance and evaluate return on assets. The chief operating decision makers use consolidated net income to benchmark LCNB against its competitors. The benchmarking analysis coupled with monitoring of budget to actual results are used in assessing performance and in establishing compensation. Loans, investments, and deposits provide the revenues in the banking operation. Interest expense, provisions for credit losses, and payroll provide the significant expenses in the banking operation. All operations are domestic.

Accounting policies for the reportable segment are the same as those described in Note1. Segment performance is evaluated using consolidated net income.

NOTE24 -SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In thefirst quarter of2026, the Company became aware of significant adverse developments related to a logistics loan. After year‑end, the borrower’s sponsor withdrew from restructuring discussions and presented a discounted debt‑repurchase proposal which was accepted by the lending group. These circumstances arose after* December 31, 2025,and the related credit impairment and charge off of $1.3 million was recognized in thefirst* quarter of2026.

Additionally, during thefirst quarter of2026, the Company charged off a separate logistics sector loan that carried a specific reserve of approximately $1.4 million at* December 31, 2025.Because the loan was fully reserved at year‑end, the charge‑off resulted inno* additional income‑statement impact. This loan isnot correlated with the logistics loan credit above and involves a borrower operating in a different segment of the logistics industry.

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