Carter Bankshares, Inc.

NOTE 1 –BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Principles of Consolidation: The interim Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Carter Banks hares, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Carter Bank & Trust (the “Bank”). CB&T Investment Company (the “Investment Company”) is a subsidiary of the Bank. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), on March 5, 2026. In management’s opinion, the accompanying interim financial information reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position and the results of operations for each of the interim periods presented. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for a full year or any future period.

Reclassification: Amounts in prior periods financial statements and footnotes are reclassified whenever necessary to conform to the current period presentation. Reclassifications had no material effect on prior periods’ net income or shareholders’ equity.

Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the disclosures provided, and actual results could differ from those estimates. Information available which could affect these judgments include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, economic conditions, and the financial condition and performance of borrowers and counterparties.

Accounting Standard Adopted in 2026

ASU 2024-04 – Debt — Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments

Accounting Standards Update 2024-04 “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20)” (“ASU 2024-04”) clarifies whether the settlement of convertible debt, including debt containing cash conversion features at terms that are different from the terms included in the existing debt instrument, should be accounted for as an induced conversion or a debt extinguishment. Updates permitted an entity to apply the new guidance on either a prospective or a retrospective basis. ASU 2024-04 was effective for public business entities beginning on January 1, 2026 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted

ASU 2025-01 & 2024-03 – Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40)

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures” (“ASU 2024-03”). The amendments in ASU 2024-03 improve financial reporting by requiring that public business entities disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements at interim and annual reporting periods. This information is generally not presented in the financial statements today. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01, “Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40).” ASU 2025-01 amends the effective date of ASU 2024-03 to clarify that all public business entities are required to adopt the guidance in annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements, but is expected to result in additional disclosures and potential changes to the line items on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

ASU 2025-08 – Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Purchased Loans

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-08, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326),” Purchased Loans which expands the population of acquired financial assets subject to the gross-up approach for accounting for credit losses. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted in both interim and annual reporting periods in which financial statements have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements. The accounting for future business combinations, if any, would be impacted.

Acquisitions

On May 23, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition oftwo leased branch facilities and the related deposits . See Note 2 – Business Combinations, in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K for additional information. The measurement period has concluded and purchase accounting has been finalized with no material changes to preliminary reported amounts.

NOTE 2 –EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, less average participating shares during the period. Diluted earnings per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity.

The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per common share calculations for the periods presented:

NOTE 3 -INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following tables present the amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities at the dates presented:

The Company didnot have securities classified as held-to-maturity at June 30, 2026 or December 31, 2025.

The following table shows the composition of gross and net realized gains and losses for the periods presented:

Gains or losses on the sale of securities are recognized in earnings on the trade date based on the amortized cost of the specific security sold. The related net gains or losses reflect reclassification adjustments included in the calculation of Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income. Net realized gains (losses) are reported in noninterest income as gains (losses) on sales of securities, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income, with the related tax impact included in income tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt securities are shown below by contractual maturity at the date presented. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately.

At June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company held no securities of any single issuer, other than securities issued by or collateralized by the U.S. Government and its Agencies, in amounts exceeding 10% of shareholders’ equity. The carrying value of securities pledged to meet various regulatory and legal requirements was $139.7 million at June 30, 2026 and $289.4 million at December 31, 2025.

Available-for-sale securities with unrealized losses at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, were as follows:

The Company didnot record an allowance for credit losses (“ACL”), on its investment securities as of June 30, 2026 or December 31, 2025 asno credit related impairment was identified. The Company regularly evaluates debt securities for expected credit losses using qualitative and quantitative factors, as appropriate, based on the composition of the portfolio at each reporting date.

As of June 30, 2026, management does not intend to sell any security in an unrealized loss position and it is not more than likely that the Company will be required to sell such securities before recovery of the amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses on debt securities were primarily attributable to changes in interest rates, credit spread fluctuations, general financial market uncertainty, and market volatility, rather than deterioration in credit quality. These conditions are not expected to affect the Company’s ability to collect contractual principal and interest, and the fair value of the securities is expected to recover as the securities approach maturity or repricing dates.

While the Company may periodically sell securities to take advantage of market opportunities or as part of strategic initiatives, management concluded that the unrealized losses presented in the table above were not credit related and, accordingly, no ACL was recorded on investment securities. If any impairment were to become credit related, the Company would recognize an ACL through a recovery for credit losses in the period identified, with any non-credit related impairment recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable taxes. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the Company had no credit related net investment impairment losses.

Equity Securities

During the second quarter of 2026, the Company purchased an additional $2.5 million of equity securities. These securities are reported separately as “equity securities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and consist of an investment in a market-rate NASDAQ-listed mutual fund that invests primarily in high-quality fixed-income securities, principally government agency obligations. The mutual fund’s underlying investments are intended to support community development initiatives throughout the United States.

The fund is designed to support community development initiatives throughout the United States, with a primary focus on expanding access to affordable housing for low and moderate income borrowers and renters, including those located in majority-minority census tracts. Although the fund invests on a national basis, individual bond investments are designated to the Company and aligned with its geographic footprint. The Company’s investment in this mutual fund qualifies for consideration under the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) and supports the Company’s ongoing commitment to community development activities.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recognized an unrealized fair value loss of $70 thousand and $116 thousand on these equity securities. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 the Company recognized an unrealized fair value gain of $23 thousand and $159 thousand on these equity securities. Unrealized (losses) gains on equity securities are recorded in Other Noninterest Income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

NOTE 4 –LOANS AND LOANS HELD-FOR-SALE

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company completed the sale (the “Loan Sale Transaction”) of all loans, subsequently reduced to judgments, related to various entities in which James C. Justice II has an interest (such loans, subsequently reduced to judgments, the “Judgments”). The Loan Sale Transaction was completed as an absolute, “as-is, where-is” sale to an unaffiliated third party. The Loan Sale Transaction resulted in changes to total portfolio loans and the allowance for credit losses, due to a release of specific reserves of $18.0 million related to the Judgments, as well as a $15.0 million net recovery associated with the Judgments, in each case related to the Loan Sale Transaction.

The composition of the loan portfolio by dollar amount is shown in the table below at the dates presented:

The Company attempts to limit exposure to credit risk by diversifying the loan portfolio by segment, geography, collateral and industry, while actively monitoring and managing concentrations. When concentrations exist in certain loan segments, management seeks to mitigate this risk through ongoing review of relevant economic indicators, portfolio performance metrics, and internal risk rating trends specific to those segments.

The Company’s loan policy establishes targets for key underwriting criteria, including debt service coverage ratios, loan-to-value ratios, loan terms, amortization periods, and loan-to-cost limits for construction projects. While leverage is an important consideration, management places significant emphasis on cash flow generation and uses borrower stress testing to determine supportable loan amounts.

Unsecured loans present a higher level of risk due to the absence of a defined secondary source of repayment. Accordingly, commercial unsecured lending is generally limited to high quality borrowers with well-established businesses, strong cash flow, and low financial and operating leverage. Repayment capacity for unsecured borrowers is expected to exceed policy guidelines applicable to secured loans. In addition, the Company strengthened underwriting standards for consumer unsecured lending by increasing minimum qualifying Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) score requirements and reducing approved loan amounts for borrowers with lower credit scores, which contributed to a significant reduction in loss rate.

Deferred loan costs, net of fees, included in loan portfolio balances totaled $18.1 million at June 30, 2026 and $14.5 million at December 31, 2025. Discounts on purchased 1-4 family loans included in portfolio balances totaled $62.9 thousand and $73.2 thousand at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $467 thousand in loans held-for-sale and $339 thousand as of December 31, 2025.

Loan Restructurings

A loan that is considered a restructured loan may be subject to the individually evaluated loan (“IEL”) analysis if the commitment is $1.0 million or greater and/or based on management’s discretion; otherwise, the restructured loan remains in the appropriate segment in the ACL model. For a discussion with respect to reserve calculations regarding IELs refer to the “Nonrecurring Basis” section in Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The following table shows the amortized cost basis as of June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025 for the loans restructured during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025 to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, disaggregated by portfolio segment:

The Bank closely monitors the performance of the loans that are modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. The following table shows the performance of loans that were modified during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025:

The following tables present the amortized cost of modified loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty by portfolio segment and type of modification during the periods presented.

The following tables describe the effect of loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the periods presented:

During the second quarter of 2026, one commercial and industrial loan relationship and one construction loan relationship that had previously been modified during the first quarter of 2026 were subsequently modified again. As a result, these relationships are included as current-period loan modifications in the tables above.

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Bank had approximately $2.1 million and $4.5 million of commitments to lend additional funds on accruing loans that had been restructured. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Bank had no commitments to lend additional funds on nonperforming loans that had been restructured. In addition, as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Bank had no loan commitments that defaulted during the period and had been modified prior to payment default while the borrower was experiencing financial difficulty at the time of modification.

For purposes of this disclosure, a default is defined as the occurrence, within 12 months of the original loan modification, of either a full or partial charge-off or the loan becoming 90 days or more past due.

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had $0.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively, of residential real estate loans in process of foreclosure. Residential real estate included in OREO totaled $2.1 million at June 30, 2026 and $0.0 at December 31, 2025.

NOTE 5 -ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The Company maintains an ACL at a level management believes is adequate to absorb expected credit losses associated with the Company’s financial instruments over their contractual lives as of the balance sheet date. The ACL is estimated using a systematic methodology that incorporates historical loss experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts.

The Company’s loan portfolio is segmented by homogeneous loan types that are expected to respond similarly to changes in economic conditions. The portfolio segments used in developing the ACL are as follows: 1) CRE, 2) Commercial and Industrial (“C&I”), 3) Residential Mortgages, 4) Other Consumer, 5) Construction and 6) Other. Management evaluates credit risk and estimates expected credit losses for each portfolio segment based on the specific risk characteristics described below.

CRE loans are secured by income producing or owner-occupied commercial properties, including hotels, retail centers, office buildings, and multifamily properties. The primary sources of repayment are cash flows generated by the underlying properties and, where applicable, global cash flows of the borrower. Credit risk in this segment is influenced by property specific factors, borrower financial strength, tenant concentration, and local and regional economic conditions affecting property values and demand.

C&I loans are extended to operating companies for working capital, equipment financing, inventory, and accounts receivable financing. Repayment is primarily dependent on the cash flows generated from the borrower’s ongoing operations. Credit risk in this segment is influenced by borrower profitability, leverage, liquidity, and industry specific risks, as well as broader economic conditions. Collateral supporting these loans may have limited liquidation value in a stressed environment.

This segment also includes loans to local and state municipalities for purposes such as refinancing existing obligations, infrastructure improvements, and equipment purchases. These loans may be supported by general obligation pledges or specific revenue streams. Repayment is generally dependent on the taxing authority, or revenues of the municipal borrower, and credit risk is influenced by the financial condition and economic stability of the underlying jurisdiction. The ability of each municipality to increase taxes and fees to offset debt service requirements give this type of loan a very low risk profile in the continuum of the Company’s loan portfolio.

Residential Mortgages are secured by first and second liens on 1-4 family residential properties, including home equity loans, home equity lines of credit and purchased money mortgages. The primary source of repayment is the income and financial capacity of the borrower. Credit risk in this segment is influenced by borrower employment levels, income stability, and housing market conditions, including changes in property values that may affect a borrower’s ability to refinance or sell the underlying collateral.

Other Consumer loans consist of loans to individuals that may be secured by collateral other than residential real estate or unsecured. This segment includes automobile loans and unsecured consumer loans and lines of credit. Repayment is primarily dependent on the income and financial condition of the borrower. Credit risk is influenced by the condition of the local economy, including unemployment levels, borrower credit profiles, and where applicable, the value and liquidity of collateral. The value of the collateral, if there is any, is less likely to be a source of repayment due to less certain collateral values.

Construction loans include both commercial and residential construction lending. Commercial construction loans finance the development of income producing properties or the acquisition and development of land. These loans are subject to risks related to project completion, cost overruns, contractor performance, and market demand upon stabilization. The condition of the local economy is an important indicator of risk, but there are also more specific risks depending on the type of project and the experience and resources of the developer. Repayment may depend on the successful completion and leasing or sale of the project.

Residential construction loans are generally extended to finance the construction of owner occupied or presold residential properties and typically provide for interest only payments during the construction period. Credit risk arises from construction delays, cost overruns, contractor performance, and economic conditions affecting housing demand.

The “Other” loan segment previously consisted primarily of the loans subsequently reduced to the Judgments, which were the Company’s largest lending relationship and had unique risk characteristics that differed from the Company’s current standard underwriting criteria. Expected credit losses for this segment were estimated using a discounted cash flows (or “DCF”) methodology, and the related ACL was subject to fluctuation based on changes in expected future cash flows. These inconsistencies included, but were not limited to i) transaction and/or relationship sizes that exceeded limits established in 2018, ii) overreliance on secondary, tertiary or guarantor cash flow, iii) land acquisition loans without a defined source of amortization, iv) loan structures on operating lines of credit dependent on the value of real estate rather than trading assets, and v) indirect liabilities of certain guarantees resulting from the nonpayment of financial obligations. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company completed the Loan Sale Transaction in which the Company sold the Judgments to an unaffiliated third party. However, the segment remains presented in prior periods for comparative purposes. Prior to the Loan Sale Transaction, the Company previously established specific reserves of $18.0 million related to the Judgments, which were established based on the Company’s expected loss estimates and were subsequently released in connection with the Loan Sale Transaction.

Current Expected Credit Losses (“CECL”) Model

The Company’s CECL model is based on management’s best estimates using information available as of the reporting date. Certain components of the CECL model are inherently subjective, including, but not limited to, assumptions related to prepayment speeds and timing, loss given default, discount rates, and the timing of future cash flows.

Management utilizes widely published economic forecasts as inputs to the regression analysis used to estimate probabilities of default in the baseline CECL model. The projected peaks and troughs within these forecasts serve as guardrails when evaluating potential qualitative management adjustments. While management considers outcomes across a range of scenarios, it also recognizes that published forecasts may not fully reflect the Company’s specific market footprint, risk profile or unique portfolio characteristics.

Significant changes in economic forecasts may introduce volatility into modeled results. Accordingly, management evaluates not only the absolute level of the ACL, but also the reasonableness of the magnitude and pace of changes in the allowance. To address this, management has developed a framework to assess the tolerance and reasonableness of CECL outputs by challenging certain model assumptions when appropriate. These alternative outcomes, referred to as “challenger models,” are designed to provide additional perspective, support management judgment, and reduce undue volatility in reserve levels through a countercyclical approach.

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company’s credit quality assessment is based on an internal loan grading system that evaluates the borrower’s capacity to repay contractual obligations in accordance with loan terms. Risk ratings consider factors such as debt service coverage, collateral values, borrower financial condition, and other qualitative considerations. Residential mortgage and consumer loans are generally assigned a pass rating unless a loan migrates to a past due or otherwise criticized status.

The Company maintains a formal loan review policy and annual loan review scope report that defines the level and focus of independent loan review activities for the year. The annual loan review provides the Credit Risk Committee with an independent assessment of 1) overall credit quality of the loan portfolio, 2) compliance with lending policies, 3) adequacy of credit documentation, and 4) appropriateness of assigned risk ratings.

From 2020 through 2026, loan review activities followed a structured, multi-step approach that included:

•Individual reviews of the top 20 large loan relationships (“LLRs”), defined as any individual commercial loan or aggregate commercial relationship totaling $2.0 million or more;

•Sampling of other large loan relationships meeting the same exposure threshold but not in the top 20 LLRs;

•Sample review of Executive Loan Committee approved modifications, including both new and existing loans, to evaluate consistency with established policies and procedures;

•Sample review of non-organic commercial loans and loans approved outside of the Executive Loan Committee process; and

•Annual rotational focus reviews of specific portfolio segments to identify emerging risk rather than assess individual loan performance.

The Company assigns internal risk grades to all loans as follows:

Pass – The Company utilizes multiple pass grades, including a watch designation. Loans rated pass are generally performing in accordance with contractual terms and are considered to be of high credit quality.

Special Mention – Loans with potential weaknesses that warrant management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of repayment prospects or the Company’s credit position.

Substandard – Loans that are inadequately protected by the borrower’s paying capacity or by the collateral pledged, if any. These loans exhibit well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize repayment and present a distinct possibility of loss if deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful – Loans that possess all the weaknesses inherent in substandard loans, with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full is highly questionable and improbable based on currently known facts, conditions, and values.

Loss – Loans considered to be of such little value that continuation on the balance sheet is not warranted. While partial recovery may occur in the future, the asset is deemed uncollectible and is charged off.

The repayment of commercial loans is dependent on the success of the borrower’s business and overall economic conditions. Given the higher inherent risk within the commercial portfolio, these loans are monitored through ongoing risk grading and periodic review in accordance with internal policies. Loans rated special mention or substandard require increased oversight and active management to mitigate potential credit losses.

The following table presents loan balances by year of origination and internally assigned risk rating for our portfolio segments as of June 30:

The following table presents loan balances by year of origination and internally assigned risk rating for our portfolio segments as of December 31:

The following table presents loan balances by year of origination and performing and nonperforming status for our portfolio segments as of June 30:

The following table presents loan balances by year of origination and performing and nonperforming status for our portfolio segments as of December 31:

The sale of the Bank’s largest lending relationship, which was previously included in the “Other” segment, completed on March 26, 2026, resulted in a significant reduction in both substandard and nonperforming loans at June 30, 2026, compared to an aggregate principal balance of $214.0 million classified as substandard and nonperforming at December 31, 2025.

Age Analysis of Past-Due Loans by Class

The following tables include an aging analysis of the recorded investment of past-due portfolio loans at the dates presented:

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing were zero at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

There wereno nonaccrual or past due loans related to loans held-for-sale as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

The following table presents loans on nonaccrual status by portfolio segment of loan for the dates presented. There were no loans for the dates presented that were past due more than 90 days and still accruing.

Nonaccrual loans in the “Other” segment decreased by $214.0 million, reflecting the Loan Sale Transaction completed during the first quarter of 2026. The Loan Sale Transaction also resulted in the reversal of $18.0 million of previously established specific reserves.

A loan is generally placed on nonaccrual status when management determines that the collection of principal and interest is unlikely. Upon placement on nonaccrual status, the Company discontinues the accrual of interest income and reverses any unpaid accrued interest.

Delinquency status is a key indicator used in evaluating collectability. Accordingly, loans are generally transferred to nonaccrual status when they become 90 days or more past due. Management, however, may exercise judgment at the individual loan level. A loan may be placed on nonaccrual status prior to becoming 90 days past due if collectability of principal and interest is doubtful. Conversely, a loan that is 90 days or more past due may remain on accrual status if management believes it is well secured and in the process of collection.

Nonaccrual loans, including loans that have been restructured, may be individually evaluated for expected credit losses when the outstanding loan balance is $1.0 million or greater or when management determines individual evaluation is appropriate. Loans not individually evaluated are included in the applicable pooled segment of the ACL.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively, no material interest income was recognized on nonperforming loans (“NPLs”) subsequent to their classification as nonaccrual.

The following tables present changes in the fair value of the types of collateral and DCF modeling for IELs in the (recovery) provision for credit losses on loans in the period of change.

The following tables present activity in the ACL for the periods presented:

NOTE 6 -FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company uses fair value measurements when recording and disclosing certain financial assets and liabilities. Securities available-for-sale, equity securities and derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record other assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as loans held-for-sale, IELs, OREO, and certain other assets.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets or liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. In determining fair value, the Company uses various valuation approaches, including market, income and cost approaches. The fair value standard establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, which are developed based on market data the Company has obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, which are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that an entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date, or observable inputs.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company recognizes transfers between any of the fair value hierarchy levels at the end of the reporting period in which the transfer occurred.

The following are descriptions of the valuation methodologies that the Company uses for financial instruments recorded at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis.

Recurring Basis

Securities Available-for-Sale: The fair values of securities available-for-sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges, if available. This valuation method is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated on market prices of similar securities, or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique, used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. Matrix pricing relies on the securities’ relationship to similarly traded securities, benchmark curves, and the benchmarking of like securities. Matrix pricing utilizes observable market inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data, and industry and economic events. In instances where broker quotes are used, these quotes are obtained from market makers or broker-dealers recognized to be market participants. This valuation method is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using DCF or other market indicators. This valuation method is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Equity Securities: The fair values of equity securities are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized or foreign securities exchanges, if available. This valuation method is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Level 1 fair values are available for each of the Company’s equity securities.

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities: The Company uses derivative instruments such as interest rate swaps for commercial loans with our customers. Upon entering into swaps with the borrower, the Company entered into offsetting positions with counterparties to minimize risk to the Company. The back-to-back swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments. Interest rate swap contracts involve the risk of dealing with borrower and counterparties and their ability to meet contractual terms. The Company calculates the fair value for derivatives using accepted valuation techniques, including DCF analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. Each valuation considers the contractual terms of the derivative, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, such as interest rate curves and implied volatilities. When the fair value of a derivative instrument contract is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty or customer owes the Company, and results in credit risk to the Company. When the fair value of a derivative instrument contract is negative, the Company owes the customer or counterparty, and, therefore, has no risk. Accordingly, interest rate swaps for commercial loans are classified as Level 2.

The Company also enters into commitments to originate mortgage loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding (rate lock commitments). Rate lock commitments on mortgage loans to be held-for-sale are considered to be derivatives. The period of time between issuance of a loan commitment and closing and sale of the loan generally ranges from 15 to 90 days. The Company protects itself from changes in interest rates through the use of best-efforts forward delivery commitments, whereby the Company commits to sell a loan at the time the borrower commits to an interest rate with the intent that the buyer has assumed interest rate risk on rate lock commitments due to changes in interest rates.

Nonrecurring Basis

Individually Evaluated Loans: IELs with commitments of $1.0 million or greater and/or based on management’s discretion are evaluated for potential specific reserves and adjusted, if a shortfall exists, to fair value less costs to sell. Fair value is measured based on the value of the underlying collateral securing the loan if repayment is expected solely from the sale or operation of the collateral or present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the loan’s contractual interest rate if the loan is not determined to be collateral dependent. All loans with a specific reserve are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Fair value for IELs is determined using several methods. Generally, the fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. These routine adjustments are made to adjust the value of a specific property relative to comparable properties for variations in qualities such as location, size, and income production capacity relative to the subject property of the appraisal. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Subsequent to the initial impairment date, existing IELs are reevaluated quarterly for additional impairment and adjustments to fair value less costs to sell are made, where appropriate. For IELs, the first stage of our impairment analysis involves inspection of the property in question to affirm the condition has not deteriorated since the previous impairment analysis date. Management also engages in conversations with local real estate professionals and market participants to determine the likely marketing time and value range for the property. The second stage involves an assessment of current trends in the regional market. After thorough consideration of these factors, management will order a new appraisal.

For non-individually evaluated loans, the fair value is determined by updating the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate to reflect the payment schedule for the remaining life of the loan.

OREO is evaluated at the time of acquisition and is recorded at fair value as determined by an appraisal or evaluation, less costs to sell. After acquisition, most OREO assets are revalued every twelve months, or more frequently when deemed necessary by management based upon changes in market or collateral conditions. For smaller OREO assets with existing carrying values less than $0.5 million, management may elect to re-value the assets, at minimum, once every twenty-four months based on the size of the exposure. Fair value, when recorded, is generally based upon appraisals by approved, independent state certified appraisers. Appraisals on OREO may be discounted based on our historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of appraisal or other information available to us. OREO and other repossessed assets marked to fair value are classified as Level 3. At June 30, 2026, OREO assets were in compliance with the OREO policy as described above, except for $0.2 million related totwo residential mortgage loans that are not currently marketed for sale as the Company is still in the process of determining a market value for listing the properties.

The following tables present the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by fair value hierarchy level at the dates presented:

The Company invests in subordinated debt securities issued by other financial institutions that are classified as Corporate Notes in the tables above. At June 30, 2026, the Company heldtwo such securities with an aggregate fair value of $6.3 million, and at December 31, 2025, the Company heldone such security with an aggregate fair value of $3.3 million all of which were classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy due to the absence of observable market inputs and limited trading activity. These Level 3 assets increased compared to December 31, 2025, reflecting the addition of a $3.0 million corporate bond during the second quarter of 2026.

The fair value of these Level 3 securities is estimated by benchmarking to similar instruments with observable market data classified as Level 2. Valuation techniques incorporate comparable financial ratio analysis and qualitative assessments specific to the industry in which the underlying issuers operate. Key factors considered include capital adequacy, asset quality trends, management effectiveness, core earnings capacity, liquidity profile, and on and off-balance sheet interest rate exposures.

Financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates presented are summarized below:

The Company hadthree IEL relationships consisting ofseven loans totaling $30.8 million that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2026, compared tothree IEL relationships consisting ofeight loans totaling $22.8 million at December 31, 2025.

The Company’s largest credit relationship, previously classified as an IEL had a net carrying value ofzero at June 30, 2026, compared to $196.0 million at December 31, 2025, as a result of the Loan Sale Transaction during the first quarter of 2026. Prior to the Loan Sale Transaction, in estimating fair value, management utilized DCF techniques incorporating various assumptions related to the timing and amount of expected recoveries under multiple collection scenarios. These valuation techniques resulted in a valuation allowance ofzero at June 30, 2026, compared to $18.0 million at December 31, 2025, as the previously established specific reserves were released in connection with the Loan Sale Transaction during the first quarter of 2026.

OREO, which is measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, had a net carrying amount of $3.4 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $0.1 million at December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable totwo nonperforming residential mortgage loans totaling $2.9 million that were transferred to OREO during the first quarter of 2026.

The following tables summarize the Company’s assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates presented:

A baseline discount rate has been established for use in impairment and fair value measurements. This baseline rate was developed through back-testing against historical OREO sales and reflects an average recovery rate based on transaction size and asset type within the population analyzed. Management considers the specific facts and circumstances of each IEL and may apply judgment to adjust the baseline discount rate when appropriate.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are presented in the accompanying tables. Fair values are estimated in accordance with the exit price notion under ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company is required to disclose the estimated fair value of financial instruments carried at amortized cost when quoted market prices are not readily available.

Estimated fair values are derived using present value techniques or other valuation methodologies and are significantly affected by the assumptions applied, including discount rates and expected future cash flows. Because these estimates are based on models and assumptions rather than observable market transactions, they may not be realized upon immediate settlement. Accordingly, the aggregate fair values presented do not necessarily represent the underlying value of the Company.

NOTE 7 –DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

In accordance with applicable accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging, all derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are measured at fair value.

Interest Rate Swap Arrangements with Customers

Interest rate swaps are contracts under which a series of fixed and variable interest rate payments are exchanged over a specified period. The notional amounts on which the interest payments are based are not exchanged. The Company enters into interest rate swap transactions with commercial customers to facilitate customer risk management objectives. In these transactions, the Company originates a floating rate loan to the customer at a notional amount and simultaneously enters into a corresponding offsetting interest rate swap with a third-party financial institution or counterparty.

Under this structure, the customer enters into an interest rate swap with the Company to exchange the variable rate cash flows associated with the loan for fixed rate cash flows based on the same notional amount as the Company’s loan. These transactions allow customers to effectively convert variable rate loans to fixed rate loans, while the Company receives variable rate payments. Certain agreements may include contractual interest rate floors or caps.

Customer related interest rate swaps are considered derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. Accordingly, changes in the estimated fair value of these derivatives are recognized in current earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Balance Sheet Hedging Activities

The Company uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy to reduce its exposure to changes in the fair value of certain fixed-rate available-for-sale debt securities resulting from fluctuations in benchmark interest rates. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company designated interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $29.9 million as fair value hedges of certain available-for-sale securities. The hedging relationships qualify for the shortcut method under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, as management determined that the critical terms of the interest rate swaps and the hedged securities matched. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are recognized in earnings and are expected to offset changes in the fair value of the hedged securities attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate. Changes in the fair value of the available-for-sale securities that are not attributable to the hedged risk continue to be recognized in other comprehensive income. The Company assesses the qualifying criteria for application of the shortcut method on an ongoing basis.

The Company also utilizes derivatives to hedge interest rate risk associated with on balance sheet assets. On July 11, 2024, the Company entered intotwo related pay-fixed/receive floating interest rate swaps (the “Pay-Fixed/Receive Floating Interest Rate Swap Agreements”) with a combined notional amount of $300.0 million. These swaps were designated as fair value hedges to mitigate changes in the fair value of the fixed rate loans, including amortizing single-family residential mortgage loans and CRE loans. The hedges were intended to synthetically convert the hedged fixed rate loans to floating rate loans indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“ SOFR”).

On December 19, 2024, the Company terminated the first Pay-Fixed/Receive Floating Swap Agreement with an original notional amount of $175.0 million, which was scheduled to mature on July 11, 2029. The termination resulted in a negative interest income adjustment of $154 thousand. On January 13, 2025, the Company terminated the remaining Pay-Fixed/Receive Floating Swap Agreement with an original notional amount of $125.0 million, which was scheduled to mature on July 11, 2027, resulting in a negative interest income adjustment of $110 thousand. While these Pay-Fixed/Receive Floating Swap Agreements were outstanding, the Company recognized $1.2 million of interest income related to these hedging instruments.

Hedge Accounting Treatment

As long as a hedging instrument is properly designated and effectiveness testing supports qualification for hedge accounting treatment, changes in fair value of the hedging instrument attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in net interest income. The fair value of the derivative is recorded in other assets or other liabilities, as applicable, with a corresponding adjustment recorded to the carrying amount of the hedged loans. Under this accounting treatment, there is no separate measurement or recognition of hedge ineffectiveness, and the full impact of hedge gains and losses is recognized in earnings in the period in which the hedged item affects earnings.

Collateral and Credit Risk

Pursuant to agreements with various financial institutions, the Company may be required to post collateral or may receive collateral based on the mark-to-market position of its derivative contracts. Beyond unsecured threshold levels, collateral may be provided in the form of cash or securities. Based on current derivative positions and related collateral requirements, management believes any impact on the Company’s liquidity or cash flows is immaterial.

Derivative instruments expose the Company to credit risk, representing the risk that a counterparty may fail to perform under the terms of a contract. All derivative transactions with financial institutions are executed only with counterparties approved by the Asset and Liability Committee (“ALCO”). Derivative transactions with customers are subject to approval by members of senior management with appropriate training and experience in interest rate risk management.

The following tables indicate the amounts representing the fair value of derivative assets and derivative liabilities at the dates presented:

The following table indicates the net loss recognized within “other noninterest income or expense” for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments and the loss recognized within “interest income on taxable loans” for derivatives designated as hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the periods presented:

The Company is permitted to offset derivatives assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to legally enforceable master netting arrangements with the same counterparty. Accordingly, derivative positions with the same counterparty may be presented on a net basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets when the Company has both a derivative asset and a derivative liability related to swap transactions with that counterparty.

The following table indicates the gross amounts of derivative assets and derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments, the amounts offset and the carrying values included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the dates presented:

NOTE 8 –DEPOSITS

The following table presents the composition of deposits at the dates presented:

All deposit accounts are insured by the FDIC up to the maximum amount allowed by law. The Dodd-Frank Act made permanent the $250,000 limit for federal deposit insurance and the coverage limit applies per depositor, per insured depository institution for each account ownership. Certificates of deposit that exceed the FDIC Insurance limit of $250,000 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 were $300.1 million and $310.7 million, respectively.

At June 30, 2026, total brokered deposits (excluding the ICS two-way) were $181.2 million, compared to $191.2 million at December 31, 2025, which are included within the “certificates of deposit” line item in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Certificates of Deposit maturing as of the date presented:

Overdrafts reclassified to loans were $0.3 million at both June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

NOTE 9 –FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK BORROWINGS AND FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED

Borrowings serve as an additional source of liquidity for the Company. At June 30, 2026, the Company hadno outstanding Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowings, compared to $178.5 million at December 31, 2025. The $178.5 million decrease from December 31, 2025, reflects the repayment of borrowings utilizing proceeds from the Loan Sale Transaction.

FHLB borrowings consist of fixed and variable rate advances with contractual maturities and are secured by a blanket lien on select residential mortgage loans, select multifamily loans, and select commercial real estate loans. At June 30, 2026, the Company hadno variable rate FHLB borrowings compared to 52.0% of total borrowings at December 31, 2025.

The FHLB assesses prepayment fees on fixed rate advances that are repaid prior to maturity. These fees are generally calculated as the net present value of the difference between current market rates and the contractual fixed rate on the applicable borrowing. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, FHLB early prepayment credits totaled $0.1 million.

Loans pledged as collateral to the FHLB totaled $1.4 billion at both June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. No available-for-sale securities were pledged as collateral at June 30, 2026 or December 31, 2025.

At June 30, 2026, funding sources accessible to the Company included borrowing availability at the FHLB equal to 30.0% of total assets, or $1.4 billion, subject to eligible collateral pledged. Based on eligible collateral at June 30, 2026, the Company had the capacity to borrow an additional $879.5 million from the FHLB, compared to additional borrowing capacity of $609.4 million at December 31, 2025.

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company decreased its $45.0 million secured line of credit with a correspondent financial institution to $25.0 million, and during the second quarter of 2026, this line of credit was converted to an unsecured facility. In addition, a $50.0 million unsecured line of credit with an unrelated correspondent financial institution was fully reinstated. Reflecting the Company’s improved earnings performance and enhanced credit risk profile following the Loan Sale Transaction during the first quarter of 2026, the Company now maintains unsecured borrowing lines of credit totaling $105.0 million with four correspondent financial institutions, inclusive of the converted unsecured facility noted previously. The Company also continues to have access to the institutional CD market. At December 31, 2025, the Company maintained unsecured borrowing facilities with three correspondent financial institutions totaling $30.0 million, as well as a fully secured borrowing facility withone correspondent financial institution totaling $45.0 million. No amounts were outstanding under these facilities as of June 30, 2026 or December 31, 2025.

The following table represents the balance of FHLB borrowings, the weighted average interest rate and the borrowing availability at the dates presented:

The following table represents the balance of federal funds purchased, the weighted average interest rate and the borrowing availability at the dates presented:

NOTE 10 –COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments to extend credit represent agreements to lend to customers that generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. At June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, commitments to extend credit totaled $645.6 million and $771.7 million, respectively. These commitments primarily consist of lines of credit provided to customers to finance the completion of construction projects, as well as revolving lines of credit to operating companies to support working capital needs. Construction related lines of credit represented $344.1 million, or 53.3%, of total commitments to extend credit at June 30, 2026, compared to $452.8 million, or 58.7%, at December 31, 2025.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third-party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. Outstanding standby letters of credit totaled $15.7 million at June 30, 2026 and $16.5 million at December 31, 2025.

The Company’s exposure to credit loss for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty is represented by the contractual amounts of these instruments. The Company applies the same credit policies and underwriting standards to these commitments as it does to on-balance sheet credit exposures. Unless noted otherwise, commitments that expose the Company to credit risk are supported by collateral or other security.

Life-of-Loss Reserve on Unfunded Loan Commitments

The Company maintains a life-of-loss reserve on unfunded commercial lending commitments and standby letters of credit to provide for the risk of loss inherent in these arrangements. The reserve is calculated using a methodology similar to that used to determine the ACL on loans, adjusted to reflect the probability of drawdown on the unfunded commitment. The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with changes recognized through earnings in the recovery for unfunded loan commitments.

The reserve for unfunded loan commitments fluctuates primarily based on changes in construction related commitments between reporting periods. Recoveries of $0.6 million and $0.8 million were recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, reflecting decreases of $0.2 million and $0.3 million compared to the same periods in 2025.

The following table presents activity in the life-of-loss reserve for unfunded loan commitments as of and for the dates presented:

Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various legal and administrative proceedings and claims. Legal and administrative proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable rulings could occur, and the timing and outcome of any legal or administrative proceeding cannot be predicted with certainty. Other than as set forth below, as of June 30, 2026, the Company is not involved in any material pending legal proceedings other than proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.

The Company and the Bank, along with certain unaffiliated third parties, have been named as defendants in a lawsuit filed on April 12, 2026, and subsequently amended on April 29, 2026, in the Circuit Court of Greenbrier County, West Virginia by James C. Justice, II, Cathy L. Justice, James C. Justice, III and various related entities that he and/or they own and control (such entities, the “Justice Entities” and collectively, the “Plaintiffs”). The allegations contained in the lawsuit relate to a series of loans, which were later reduced to judgments (such loans subsequently reduced to judgments, the “Judgments”) made by the Bank to certain Justice Entities that are secured by collateral pledged by certain Justice Entities and are backed by personal guarantees from James C. Justice, II and Cathy L. Justice and, in certain cases, by personal guarantees from James C. Justice,

III. The allegations contained in the lawsuit also relate to the Loan Sale Transaction in which the Bank sold its interest in the Judgments and related collateral to one of the unaffiliated third-party defendants.

In the lawsuit the Plaintiffs allege that the Bank (i) breached an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (ii) tortiously interfered with Plaintiffs’ business interests, (iii) harmed Plaintiffs through a series of allegedly misleading promises, representations and/or omissions on which Plaintiffs allegedly relied, (iv) tortiously interfered with the Plaintiffs’ business interests under agreements between Plaintiffs and the unaffiliated third-party defendants, and (v) together with the unaffiliated third-party defendants, participated in a scheme to restrain trade and competition in an alleged market in which certain collateral securing the Judgments operates. With respect to the Bank, the Plaintiffs have requested the court to rescind the Bank’s sale of the Judgments to the unaffiliated third-party purchaser and seek declaratory relief that the Plaintiffs are entitled to pay-off the Judgments at no more than the sale price. The Plaintiffs further seek injunctions against the unaffiliated third-party defendants, direct damages of at least $500 million and additional consequential and punitive damages, and payment of costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees.

The Company and the Bank deny the allegations contained in the lawsuit and intend to vigorously defend the matter, the validity of the Bank’s sale of the Judgments to the unaffiliated third-party purchaser and the Bank’s conduct prior to selling the Judgments. Based on information presently available to the Company and the Bank and based on consultation with legal counsel, the Company believes that the Company and the Bank have meritorious defenses to all allegations contained in the lawsuit.

At this early stage of the lawsuit, the Company is not yet able to make a determination as to the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome in this matter or to estimate the range of any possible loss.

NOTE 11 –TAX EFFECTS ON OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following tables present the change in components of other comprehensive (loss) income for the periods presented, net of tax effects:

NOTE 12 -PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

The income tax provision differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before taxes. The Company ordinarily generates an annual effective tax rate that differs from the statutory rate of 21% due to benefits resulting from tax-exempt interest, tax-exempt income from bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”), and tax benefits resulting from certain partnership investments.

1 For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, North Carolina comprised the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recorded income tax provision of $8.3 million and $32.6 million, respectively, reflecting effective tax rates of 22.4% and 22.1%, compared to income tax provisions of $2.1 million and $4.3 million and effective tax rates of 19.9% and 19.8%, respectively, for the same periods in 2025. The effective tax rates for the 2026 periods exceeded the federal statutory rate of 21%, primarily due to state income taxes and the expiration of certain tax credits associated with historic tax credit investments. These items were partially offset by the tax benefits associated with tax-exempt interest income, BOLI income and rehabilitation tax credits. The lower effective tax rates for the comparable 2025 periods were primarily attributable to the recognition of a $1.9 million tax-free BOLI death benefit, which favorably impacted the Company’s annual effective tax rate.

The Company elected to adopt the proportional amortization method of accounting for all qualifying equity investments within the historic tax credit (“HTC”) program. The Company makes equity investments as a limited partner in various partnerships that sponsor HTC as a strategic tax initiative designed to receive income tax credits and other income tax benefits, such as deductible flow-through losses. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in HTC equity investments recorded as a component of other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company records income tax credits and other income tax benefits received from its HTC investments as a component of the income tax provision on the Consolidated Statements of Income and as a component of operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Investments accounted for using the proportional amortization method are amortized and recorded as a component of the income tax provision on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The Company records non-income-tax-related activity and other returns received from its HTC investments as a component of other noninterest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income and as a component of operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. As of June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the Company hadnot recognized any non-income-tax-related activity from its HTC investments.

NOTE 13 –STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN

On February 2, 2026, the Company announced that its Board authorized a repurchase program to purchase up to $10.0 million of the Company’s common stock in the aggregate over a period of twelve months beginning February 11, 2026, the date of receipt of non-objection from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The program authorizes the purchase of the Company’s common stock in open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions, including pursuant to a trading plan in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 and/or Rule 10b-18 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The authorization permits management to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time at management’s discretion. The actual means and timing of any shares purchased under the program, and the number of shares actually purchased under the program, will depend on a variety of factors, including the market price of the Company’s common stock, general market and economic conditions, management’s evaluation of the Company’s financial condition and liquidity position and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The repurchase program may be modified or terminated by the Board at any time. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares.

NOTE 14 -SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company is a financial holding company and the parent company to the Bank and conducts its business solely through the Bank. As a state-chartered commercial bank, and state member of the FRB, the Bank earns revenue primarily from interest on loans and securities and fees charged for financial services provided to customers. The Company operates through a single operating and reporting segment, Community Banking, that offers services which include accepting a full range of deposit products and originating commercial and consumer loans. All financial information is reported on a consolidated basis and is evaluated regularly by the Chief Executive Officer, the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in allocating resources and assessing performance. The CODM uses the consolidated net income to benchmark the Company against its competitors. The benchmarking analysis in conjunction with monitoring of actual to budget results are used in assessment of performance and in establishing compensation. Loans, investments and deposits provide the revenues, net in the community bank’s operation. Interest expense, recovery for credit losses and salaries and employee benefits provide the significant expenses in the community bank’s operation. The results of operations for the Company’s single reporting segment are shown within the Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Balance Sheets.