PEOPLES BANCORP INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

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MARIETTA, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (“Peoples”) (Nasdaq: PEBO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per common share on January 19, 2026, payable on February 17, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 2, 2026.

This dividend represents a payout of approximately $14.6 million, or 46.1% of Peoples’ reported fourth quarter 2025 earnings. Based on the closing stock price of Peoples’ common shares of $31.21 on January 16, 2025, the quarterly dividend produces an annualized yield of 5.25%.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (“Peoples”, Nasdaq: PEBO) is a diversified financial services holding company and makes available a complete line of banking, trust and investment, insurance and specialty financing solutions through its subsidiaries. Headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, since 1902, Peoples has established a heritage of financial stability, growth and community impact. Peoples had $9.6 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025, and 144 locations, including 126 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Peoples’ vision is to be the Best Community Bank in America.

Peoples is a member of the Russell 3000 index of United States (“U.S.”) publicly-traded companies. Peoples offers services through Peoples Bank (which includes the divisions of Peoples Investment Services, Peoples Premium Finance and North Star Leasing), Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC, and Vantage Financial, LLC.

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NETSCOUT Ensures Optimal Customer Experiences for 5G Network Slicing Services

NETSCOUT Ensures Optimal Customer Experiences for 5G Network Slicing Services

Advanced Observability Supports CSPs with Real-Time Visibility and Auditable SLA Performance

WESTFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
NETSCOUT® SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today announced how its 5G observability solutions give Communications Service Providers (CSPs) end-to-end visibility into 5G Standalone network slices. With 5G slicing supporting always-on high-performance services for immersive gaming, large-scale live sporting events and festivals, and mission-critical applications like remote surgery, it’s imperative to have a continuous end-to-end, RAN to Core view to deliver consistently reliable experiences.

Network slicing services are scaling rapidly as 5G Standalone adoption accelerates. Network slicing is a force multiplier that turns 5G into many purpose-built networks on a shared infrastructure to deliver predictable performance. According to ABI Research, the global network slicing market will grow rapidly at a 62% CAGR, increasing from $6.1 billion in 2025 to $67.5 billion by 2030. Recent research from GSMA Intelligence indicates that 5G Standalone networks represent a significant strategic shift for mobile operators, with 5.6 billion 5G connections projected by 2030, of which 65% will be 5G Standalone. They further explain that operations with 5G Standalone networks are better positioned to address the demand for AI applications that typically require a low-latency connection.

“Network slicing is where 5G creates incremental revenue opportunities,” said Paolo Trevisan, AVP, product management, NETSCOUT. “We are giving CSPs the visibility they need to confidently meet their SLAs. By automating operations across every slice and tenant, operators can efficiently and effectively monetize differentiated services and premium service tiers while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This is the key to unlocking the commercial promise of 5G Standalone.”

NETSCOUT empowers CSPs to deliver high-value, differentiated network-slicing experiences and unlock new levels of performance, automation, and service assurance. Closed-loop automation and orchestration can ensure every slice consistently meets its performance objectives. Digital twins that simulate real-world slice behavior can proactively optimize quality, reduce risk, and speed time-to-market for new services. AIOps-driven resource forecasting and SLA management can deliver resilient, right-sized performance. Powerful cross-domain correlated data can compress triage from hours or days to minutes, dramatically accelerating root-cause analysis and resolution. And Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF)-powered insights can dynamically optimize latency, jitter, and throughput across network slices to maintain superior reliability.

As 5G Standalone turns connectivity into differentiated, SLA-backed products through network slicing, CSPs can deliver tailored services with predictable performance for everyday business applications to mission critical use cases. Successful execution requires real-time visibility to see and prove how services are performing so they can sell premium services and protect those revenue streams. Otherwise, they risk SLA penalties, customer churn, and stalled enterprise adoption. With NETSCOUT’s enhanced observability, CSPs gain confidence to accelerate premium services revenue, operate more efficiently at scale, and reduce risk – turning 5G network slicing investments into differentiated, valuable, trusted services.

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NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) protects the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through its unique visibility platform and solutions powered by its pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology. NETSCOUT serves the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and public sector organizations. Learn more at www.netscout.com or follow @NETSCOUT on LinkedIn, X, or Facebook.

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i-80 Gold Reports New High-Grade Assay Results Reinforcing Resource Expansion Potential at Granite Creek Underground Project

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TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – i-80 GOLD CORP. (TSX:IAU) (NYSE American:IAUX) (“i-80 Gold”, or the “Company”) is pleased to announce assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Granite Creek Underground Project (“Granite Creek Underground” or the “Project”). New assay results from 40 holes continue to demonstrate robust high-grade mineralization throughout the South Pacific Zone (the “SPZ”) confirming expansion of the mineralized envelope and potential for mineral resource expansion to the north and at depth (see Figures 1 and 2 in Appendix).

The Project is i-80 Gold’s first underground gold operation and ramp-up activities continue to advance toward steady-state gold output. The Company is currently mining the top of the southern portion of the SPZ. As of December 31, 2024, Granite Creek Underground hosted a measured and indicated gold mineral resource estimate of 261,000 ounces at 10.5 grams per tonne and an inferred gold mineral resource of 326,000 ounces at 13.0 grams per tonne. Granite Creek Underground is located along the prolific Getchell Trend in northern Nevada, approximately 10 kilometers south of Nevada Gold Mines’ Turquoise Ridge Complex which currently hosts an estimated 18 million ounces of measured and indicated gold mineral resources and 2.5 million ounces of inferred gold mineral resources (1)  (see Figure 3 in Appendix).

A total of 16,000 meters were drilled over 46 holes as part of the 2025 drilling program at Granite Creek Underground, which began in June 2025 and concluded in December 2025. The overall program included an additional six infill holes relative to the original plan to test and confirm continuity of mineralization ahead of the planned feasibility study. The results of seven step-out holes, as part of the overall program, reinforced the Company’s belief in the potential to expand mineralization at SPZ and ultimately extend the Project’s mine life. The most recent assay results are provided in Table 1 below and include the first six holes announced in a press release on September 10, 2025(2) (to view the announcement, click here).

Highlight results from infill holes in 2025 drilling at the SPZ

  • 40.4 g/t Au over 13.2 m in hole iGU25-31
  • 31.3 g/t Au over 7.8 m in hole iGU25-15
  • 15.0 g/t Au over 17.5 m in hole iGU25-24
  • 12.8 g/t Au over 19.8 m in hole iGU25-08

“The 2025 infill drilling results at Granite Creek Underground successfully support our geological model, confirming the continuity and high-grade nature of the deposit. The South Pacific Zone remains open to the north and at depth and will continue to be tested through additional drilling in the coming years,” stated Tyler Hill, Vice President Geology. “The drill program was a key step in advancing the upcoming Granite Creek Underground feasibility study. Importantly, these drill results reinforce our view that similar success could be achieved with the planned 2026 drill programs at Archimedes underground and Mineral Point open pit on the Ruby Hill property. This confidence is supported by comparable results from our Cove underground project, which shares a similar structural framework and sedimentary rock-hosted disseminated mineralization present within each of these projects.” 

The 2025 drill program was primarily focused on infill drilling to support the conversion of mineral resources from the inferred mineral resource category to the Indicated category. Seven holes also tested the expansion potential of the SPZ to the north and at depth. Results from the 2025 drill program will be combined with infill drilling data from 2023 and 2024 to produce an updated mineral resource estimate using three years of additional data. This mineral resource estimate will form the basis of the upcoming Granite Creek Underground feasibility study, which is expected to be completed late in the first quarter of 2026, with results to be released in the second quarter of 2026. The current mineral resource estimate in the PEA filed in March 2025 did not include data from drilling conducted in 2023 and 2024. The Company filed results from a preliminary economic assessment on Granite Creek Underground in March 2025 (the “PEA”) outlining an approximate 8-year mine life with an average annual gold production of approximately 60,000 ounces, following production ramp up(3) (to view the announcement, click here).

The Company is currently evaluating the timing of an additional step out and infill drilling campaign for the SPZ in 2026 as part of a multi-year drill program.

Table 1: Summary Assay Results from SPZ Drilling


Drillhole ID


Zone


Type


From
(m)


To
 (m)


Length
(m)


Au
(g/t)


iGS25-02A(1)(2)

SPZ

Core

616.6

619.5


2.9


33.6


and

SPZ

Core

622.7

625.4


2.7


7.5


and

SPZ

Core

634.1

637.7


3.6


29.7


iGS25-04(1)

SPZ

Core

535.8

537.6


1.7


2.5


iGS25-05

SPZ

Core

523.7

526.2


2.6


10.2


and

SPZ

Core

529.9

541.9


12.0


8.9


iGS25-06

SPZ

Core

514.8

516.5


1.7


4.0


iGS25-07

SPZ

Core

585.1

586.0


0.9


2.7


iGS25-08A(1)

SPZ

Core

563.6

564.3


0.8


5.9


iGS25-09

SPZ

Core

464.5

465.4


0.9


2.2


iGS25-10(1)

SPZ

Core

602.7

605.2


2.4


12.7


iGS25-11(1)

SPZ

Core

617.2

619.3


2.1


15.5


iGS25-13

SPZ

Core

508.3

508.8


0.5


7.3


iGS25-14(1)

SPZ

Core

652.8

654.6


1.7


5.9


iGU25-01(2)

SPZ

Core

116.6

122.2


5.7


20.8


iGU25-02(2)

SPZ

Core

53.1

54.8


1.7


12.4


and

SPZ

Core

95.1

100.1


5.0


12.2


and

SPZ

Core

106.1

109.3


3.3


16.2


iGU25-03(2)

SPZ

Core

52.5

59.7


7.2


7.2


and

SPZ

Core

113.5

117.0


3.4


11.4


iGU25-04(2)

SPZ

Core

63.7

69.2


5.5


10.4


iGU25-05(2)

SPZ

Core

244.8

247.8


3.0


11.4


iGU25-06

SPZ

Core

126.5

129.1


2.6


16.8


and

SPZ

Core

145.5

147.2


1.7


11.4


and

SPZ

Core

153.0

156.7


3.7


8.7


and

SPZ

Core

177.7

182.3


4.6


7.9


iGU25-07

SPZ

Core

180.8

190.8


10.1


15.1


and

SPZ

Core

269.3

273.7


4.4


7.7


and

SPZ

Core

319.4

322.3


2.9


10.3


iGU25-08

SPZ

Core

220.1

239.9


19.8


12.8


and

SPZ

Core

249.0

253.6


4.6


13.3


iGU25-09

SPZ

Core

184.1

195.4


11.3


13.6


iGU25-10

SPZ

Core

205.3

213.4


8.1


18.0


iGU25-11

SPZ

Core

132.0

140.5


8.5


5.6


iGU25-12

SPZ

Core

210.6

215.5


4.9


7.4


and

SPZ

Core

232.0

235.3


3.4


7.0


iGU25-13

SPZ

Core

104.4

107.0


2.6


15.4


iGU25-14

SPZ

Core

196.3

200.6


4.3


28.7


and

SPZ

Core

207.0

210.9


4.0


40.6


iGU25-15

SPZ

Core

223.0

230.7


7.8


31.3


and

SPZ

Core

244.9

252.4


7.5


20.9


iGU25-16

SPZ

Core

143.2

144.6


1.4


11.2


and

SPZ

Core

164.3

175.6


11.3


19.8


iGU25-17

SPZ

Core

206.4

208.2


1.8


34.4


iGU25-18

SPZ

Core

263.8

266.1


2.3


24.8


iGU25-19

SPZ

Core

214.9

222.5


7.6


28.2


iGU25-20

SPZ

Core

255.6

258.2


2.6


26.2


iGU25-21

SPZ

Core

149.0

153.9


4.9


5.9


iGU25-22

SPZ

Core

163.1

172.7


9.6


11.3


iGU25-23

SPZ

Core

332.2

333.6


1.4


4.2


iGU25-24

SPZ

Core

177.1

194.6


17.5


15.0


iGU25-25

SPZ

Core

176.0

179.2


3.2


10.8


iGU25-26

SPZ

Core

262.1

268.4


6.3


8.3


iGU25-27

SPZ

Core

196.3

199.8


3.5


13.3


and

SPZ

Core

208.2

209.6


1.4


19.0


iGU25-28

SPZ

Core

248.5

252.2


3.7


9.2


iGU25-29

SPZ

Core

212.4

215.9


3.5


32.3


iGU25-30

SPZ

Core

269.3

271.9


2.6


11.9


iGU25-31

SPZ

Core

185.0

198.2


13.2


40.4


iGU25-32

SPZ

Core

253.9

256.6


2.7


6.2


iGU25-33

SPZ

Core

217.9

219.2


1.3


10.0


iGU25-34(1)

SPZ

Core

272.6

277.8


5.2


15.8


and

SPZ

Core

302.2

304.0


1.8


8.9


iGU25-35

SPZ

Core

228.2

230.7


2.5


22.8



Notes to table above:



(1) Indicates a step-out drill hole. All remaining holes represent infill drilling.



(2) Previously disclosed in a press release filed on September 10, 2025. 



True widths are estimated between approximately 70%-95% of core width. 

 

Table 1a: Collar Coordinates



UTM



Drillhole ID



East m



North m



Elevation m



Azimuth



Dip



Nad 83 UTM Zone 11



iGS25-02A

478736

4554389

1541

309

-75



iGS25-04

478736

4554389

1550

015

-71



iGS25-05

478520

4554452

1559

023

-78



iGS25-06

478598

4554482

1552

357

-81



iGS25-07

478572

4554414

1550

009

-80



iGS25-08A

478598

4554482

1552

353

-84



iGS25-09

478512

4554449

1559

017

-76



iGS25-10

478572

4554414

1550

022

-79



iGS25-11

478736

4554389

1541

322

-70



iGS25-13

478580

4554221

1465

343

-68



iGS25-14

478736

4554389

1541

308

-73



iGU25-01

478414

4554275

1258

293

-13



iGU25-02

478414

4554274

1257

285

-17



iGU25-03

478414

4554273

1257

277

-24



iGU25-04

478415

4554274

1257

287

-40



iGU25-05

478521

4554325

1259

341

-71



iGU25-06

478415

4554275

1257

305

-49



iGU25-07

478415

4554275

1257

316

-68



iGU25-08

478524

4554325

1260

341

-67



iGU25-09

478415

4554275

1257

335

-73



iGU25-10

478494

4554323

1260

344

-51



iGU25-11

478524

4554325

1257

325

-48



iGU25-12

478494

4554323

1260

353

-57



iGU25-13

478494

4554323

1257

324

-30



iGU25-14

478524

4554325

1258

286

-68



iGU25-15

478494

4554323

1260

356

-65



iGU25-16

478524

4554325

1258

302

-21



iGU25-17

478494

4554323

1258

304

-11



iGU25-18

478494

4554323

1260

001

-41



iGU25-19

478524

4554325

1258

307

-72



iGU25-20

478494

4554323

1260

009

-64



iGU25-21

478494

4554323

1258

310

-27



iGU25-22

478524

4554325

1258

314

-37



iGU25-23

478494

4554323

1260

011

-53



iGU25-24

478524

4554325

1258

324

-26



iGU25-25

478494

4554323

1258

330

-46



iGU25-26

478524

4554325

1260

014

-69



iGU25-27

478494

4554323

1258

336

-55



iGU25-28

478524

4554325

1260

359

-70



iGU25-29

478494

4554323

1258

341

-26



iGU25-30

478524

4554325

1260

003

-58



iGU25-31

478494

4554323

1258

341

-34



iGU25-32

478415

4554275

1260

015

-59



iGU25-33

478415

4554275

1258

000

-51



iGU25-34

478415

4554275

1260

020

-64



iGU25-35

478415

4554275

1258

351

-23

Technical Disclosure and Qualified Persons

The technical information contained in this press release has been prepared under the supervision of, and has been reviewed and approved by Paul Chawrun P.Eng., Chief Operating Officer, and Tyler Hill CPG., Vice President, Geology, for the Company, each of whom are qualified persons within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K (“S-K 1300”).

All samples were submitted to MSALABS (MSA) of Elko, NV, which is an accredited laboratory, independent of the Company. Samples submitted through MSA are crushed to 80% passing 2 mm and analyzed using CPA-Au1 (Au; 500 gram photon assay). MSA also undertakes their own internal coarse duplicate analysis to ensure proper sample preparation and equipment calibration. i-80 Gold Corp’s QA/QC program includes regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates, and blanks into the sample stream with a stringent review of all results. Mineral resources do not have demonstrated economic viability and are not mineral reserves.

Endnotes

(1)

Turquoise Ridge Complex measured and indicated mineral gold resource estimate of approximately 18 million ounces (110 Mt at 4.92 g/t Au) and inferred mineral resource estimate of 2.5 million ounces (29 Mt @ 2.6 g/t Au) are as at December 31, 2024 on a 100% basis, based on the mineral reserves and mineral resources table included on pages 36-44 of Barrick Gold’s 2024 Annual Information Form/Form 40-F publicly filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. No qualified person of the i-80 Gold has independently verified any mineral resource information in respect of the Turquoise Ridge Complex contained in this news release and such information is not necessarily indicative of the mineralization on the property subject to such technical reports. 

(2)

The press release titled “i-80 Gold Reports Initial Assay Results from Granite Creek Underground and Provides Infill Drilling Update at High-Grade Cove Project” was filed on September 10, 2025 and is accessible under the Company’s issuer profile on both SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov, as well as on the Company’s website at www.i80gold.com.

(3)

The press release titled “i-80 Gold Announces Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment on the Granite Creek Underground Project, Nevada; After-Tax NPV(5%) of $155 Million at US$2,175/oz Au and an After-Tax NPV(5%) of $344 Million at US$2,900/oz Au” announcing results from the PEA was filed on March 5, 2025 followed by the filing of the PEA on March 31, 2025. The PEA was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and an Initial Assessment for the Granite Creek Underground (“S-K 1300 Report”) was also prepared in accordance with S-K 1300. All documents are accessible under the Company’s issuer profile on both SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov, as well as on the Company’s website at www.i80gold.com.

About i-80 Gold Corp.

i-80 Gold Corp. is a Nevada-focused mining company committed to building a mid-tier gold producer through a new development plan to advance its high-quality asset portfolio. The Company is the fourth largest gold mineral resource holder in the state with a pipeline of high-grade development and production-stage projects strategically located in Nevada’s most prolific gold-producing trends. Leveraging its central processing facility following an anticipated refurbishment, i-80 Gold is executing a hub-and-spoke regional mining and processing strategy to maximize efficiency and growth. i-80 Gold’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:IAU) and the NYSE American (NYSE:IAUX). For more information, visit www.i80gold.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Certain information set forth in this press release, including but not limited to management’s assessment of the Company’s future plans and operations, expectations regarding the timing, execution and results of the Company’s drilling programs, outlook on gold output, the anticipated timing of gold output, project development or technical studies, including completion of the anticipated Granite Creek Underground feasibility study and the release of its results, the potential for mineral resource conversion and opportunities for expansion to the north and at depth at the SPZ, and management’s view that similar mineral resource conversion and expansion success could be achieved with the planned 2026 drill program at Archimedes Underground and Mineral Point open pit projects on the Ruby Hill property, and Granite Creek Underground achieving ramp up to a steady state of gold output constitute forward looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as  “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “continues”, “forecasts”, “projects”, “predicts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “believes”, or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be inaccurate and, as such, reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits, if any, that the Company will derive therefrom. By their nature, forward looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, including general economic and industry conditions, volatility of commodity prices, title risks and uncertainties, uncertainty in geological, metallurgical and geotechnical studies and opinions, and ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources  such as selling assets, restructuring debt or obtaining additional equity capital on terms that may be onerous or highly dilutive. The Company’s ability to refinance its indebtedness will depend on the capital markets and its financial condition at such time, currency fluctuations, construction and operational risks, licensing and permit requirements, environmental risks, competition from other industry participants, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, imprecision of mineral resource, or production estimates.

This release also contains references to estimates of mineral resources. The estimation of mineral resources is inherently uncertain and involves subjective judgments about many relevant factors. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The accuracy of any such estimates is a function of the quantity and quality of available data, and of the assumptions made and judgments used in engineering and geological interpretation (including estimated future production from the Project, the anticipated tonnages and grades that will be mined and the estimated level of recovery that will be realized), which may prove to be unreliable and depend, to a certain extent, upon the analysis of drilling results and statistical inferences that may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. Mineral resource estimates may have to be re-estimated based on: (i) fluctuations in commodities prices; (ii) results of drilling, (iii) metallurgical testing and other studies; (iv) proposed mining operations, including dilution; (v) the evaluation of mine plans subsequent to the date of any estimates; and (vi) the possible failure to receive required permits, approvals and licenses or changes to existing mining licenses.

Please see “Risks Factors” in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 for more information regarding risks pertaining to the Company, which is available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar and SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Readers are encouraged to carefully review these risk factors as well as the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the dates specified in such statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by applicable law.

Additional information relating to i-80 Gold can be found on i-80 Gold’s website at www.i80gold.com, SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar. The information included on, or accessible through, the Company’s website is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

APPENDIX

Figure 1:
Plan View of Granite Creek Underground

Figure 2:
Long Section of Granite Creek Underground  

Figure 3: Regional Map of i-80 Gold assets in northern Nevada.

 

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VIZSLA SILVER PROVIDES 2025 YEAR-END SUMMARY AND 2026 OUTLOOK

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NYSE: VZLA     TSX: VZLA

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Vizsla Silver Corp. (TSX: VZLA) (NYSE: VZLA) (Frankfurt: 0G3) (“Vizsla Silver” or the “Company“) is pleased to provide a year-end summary of its activities at its flagship Panuco silver-gold property (the “Property” or “Panuco”) located in Sinaloa, Mexico and outline the Company’s key objectives/milestones for 2026.

“2025 was an extraordinary year for Vizsla, the Panuco project and the underlying commodities,” commented Michael Konnert, President and CEO. “Throughout the year, Vizsla Silver employed a dual track approach focused on both advancing project development objectives, while maintaining exploration momentum in the hunt for new centers of mineralization. At the project, an updated mineral resource estimate at the start of the year highlighted a 43% increase to measured and indicated resources at a ~5% higher grade profile. This set the stage for an industry leading Feasibility Study published in November, outlining over 20 million ounces of annual silver equivalent production over the first five years and 17.4 million ounces annually over the initial 9.4-year mine life, an after-tax NPV (5%) of US$1.8 billion, 111% IRR and a 7-month payback at US$35.50 per ounce silver and US$3,100 per ounce gold. It’s important to remember this is a snapshot in time based on conservative commodity price assumptions, especially given the current metals price environment. The ongoing test mine program advanced considerably in 2025, now down to the 460 level, where we intend to extract the bulk sample. This program has provided invaluable information not only to support detailed engineering and mine development but has allowed access for underground drilling to target over 25 million ounces of inferred mineralization, not currently in the Feasibility Study mine plan. On the exploration side, our geologists focused on expanding, upgrading and converting known resources while simultaneously mapping, sampling and collecting data to support new discoveries. Our most notable discovery was at the Animas target located in the central portion of the district, where we intercepted 897 g/t AgEq over 5.8 meters. This world class interval is planned to be further tested this year as part of a broader 60,000-meter district wide drill program. With a current cash position of over US$450M, the project is now fully financed, and we are ready to build and ready to grow following receipt of our MIA permit expected sometime mid-year. In 2026, we aim to continue derisking and enhancing project value for shareholders. Our recent property acquisitions provide an excellent pipeline of new targets to test, while ongoing optimization work on the project continues to improve efficiency and overall economics. I am extremely proud of our team’s performance in 2025 and grateful for the continued support of our community members, shareholders and other stakeholders as we advance toward first silver production in the second half of 2027.”

Key Objectives for 2026

  • Advance detailed engineering and select contractors for construction and mining
  • Advance ongoing test mine and bulk sample program
  • Continue underground infill and expansion drilling to support an updated project MRE
  • Advance district-wide surface exploration drilling, including follow up test work at Animas
  • Complete updated district-scale airborne EM and MAG surveys
  • Conduct initial LiDAR, mapping and sampling on the Peñoles and La Garra claims

2025 Highlights

2025 represented a step-change for Vizsla Silver as the Company advanced from study-driven validation to construction readiness. Throughout the year Vizsla continued to expand its land package with new acquisitions and delivered on several key de-risking initiatives, including the development of a fully funded and fully permitted test mine, publication of the Project’s first Feasibility Study and securing project finance to construct the Panuco Mine, have been transformative for the Company and the asset as it enters the development stage.

The year started with an updated mineral resource estimate outlining both growth and conversion of resources into higher confidence categories. This ultimately served as the foundation for a Feasibility Study published in November, highlighting 17.4 Moz AgEq of annual production over an initial 9.4-year mine life (averaging 20.1 Moz AgEq per year for years 1-5), an after-tax NPV (5%) of US$1.8B, 111% IRR and a 7-month payback at US$35.50/oz Ag and US$3,100/oz Au.

Vizsla Silver is now fully funded to develop and construct the Panuco project, finishing the year with more than US$450M in cash (almost 2x the initial capital expenditure requirement as stated in the FS). In November, the Company announced a US$300M project financing facility, structured as a five-year, cash-settled capped call convertible notes issuance, which carries a 5% coupon and an effective conversion price of US$10.54 per share. This represented the largest ever financing of this structure completed by a Canadian silver-focused development company.

The test mine advanced from surface to over 700 meters down the decline, achieving an average of two blasts and six meters of development per day. Two of three planned underground drill bays were established, closing the year with two underground drill rigs conducting infill drilling at central Copala and Christiano.

Drilling throughout the year totaled ~21,000 meters, focused primarily on geotechnical drilling around the Feasibility Study mine plan area. This drilling will support the final phase of detailed engineering slated to commence in early 2026. Additionally, two drill rigs carried out expansion and discovery-based drilling in the west and eastern portions of the district to extend known resources and target select anomalies highlighted in a recently completed HLEM survey. A new discovery at Animas, located in the eastern portion of the district, marked by 897g/t AgEq over 5.85 meters, adds another high-grade center of near-surface mineralisation to continue exploring and defining in 2026.

Other notable achievements in 2025:

  • Vizsla Silver’s share price increased by 220% from US$1.71 to US$5.47 per share, and liquidity across the TSX and NYSE collectively increased the 3-month average daily trading volume 217% from 2.2 million to 6.8 million.
  • Vizsla Silver raised US$160M in equity including a US$115.5M bought deal at US$3.00 per share in June.
  • Raised net proceeds of US$240M through a cash-settled, capped-call convertible bond issuance to fully fund the construction and development of the Panuco project, carrying a 5% coupon rate an effective conversion price of US$10.51.
  • Completed 50-line km HLEM surveys across Panuco West covering Copala North and Napoleon North, identifying several extensional targets for drilling in 2026.
  • Expanded district-scale geological interpretation by extending 1:1,000-scale mapping beyond the original Project 1 footprint into the central and eastern Panuco district and integrating WorldView-III, ASTER, and Terraspec datasets to refine alteration patterns, structural controls, and target prioritization.
  • Vizsla Silver acquired a total of 14,607 hectares in 2025 along the San Dimas corridor, comprising 12,229 hectares Santa Fé claims in May, and 2,378 hectares Peñoles claims in December (see figure 1 below).
  • Completed a fourth round of metallurgical test work to support Feasibility Study flow sheet variability and optimization.
  • Published the third annual Sustainability Report.
  • Organized four health fairs/social programs, servicing approximately 2,000 individuals within the local communities
  • Vizsla Silver’s Mexican subsidiary, Minera CANAM, was awarded the Socially Responsible Company Distinction (ESR), for the fourth year in a row.

2026 Outlook

2026 should be another transformative year for Vizsla Silver and the Panuco Project. With several new growth and de-risking initiatives, the Company is focused on further validating and enhancing value beyond the recently published Feasibility Study. Key initiatives include detailed engineering, underground drilling, geophysical surveys, and optimization work required to enter a construction decision in the second half of 2026, once permits are received.

Vizsla has budgeted ~60,000 meters of diamond drilling across the Panuco district for 2026. This includes underground drilling at Copala, Christiano and Tajitos, surface exploration drilling in the central and eastern portions of the district, additional Geotech drilling at Napoleon and La Lusia, and initial reconnaissance drilling at Santa Fe and La Garra.

In parallel, the engineering team is advancing detailed engineering of the mine and process infrastructure as it transitions into project execution, including the selection of key partners for construction and mining. Contractor selection for bulk earthworks, electrical, piping, and underground mining will continue through competitive processes, supported by equipment-specific test work from the test mine bulk sample material to validate performance guarantees.

The planned 10k tonne bulk sample material will support a fifth phase of metallurgical testwork to optimize silver and gold recovery, reagent usage, and further rheological testing to ensure robustness of tailings and paste backfill.

Exploration in 2026 will focus on advancing surface drilling around Panuco West to extend resources proximal to the Feasibility Study mine plan, while ongoing technical work will support future drill programs at Santa Fé, follow-up drilling at Animas, and initial testing of other targets in the northeast. Vizsla will also commence initial LiDAR surveys, geological mapping, and surface sampling across the newly acquired Peñoles claims, alongside first pass LiDAR, mapping, and prospecting at La Garra, laying the groundwork for future drill targeting across the broader land package.

Key Objectives for 2026

  • Advance detailed engineering and select contractors for construction and mining
  • Advance ongoing test mine and bulk sample program
  • Continue underground infill and expansion drilling to support an updated project MRE
  • Advance district wide surface exploration drilling, including follow up test work at Animas
  • Complete updated district scale airborne EM and MAG surveys
  • Conduct initial LiDAR, mapping and sampling on the Peñoles and La Garra claims    

In accordance with NI 43-101, Jesus Velador, Ph.D. MMSA QP., Chief Geologist, is the Qualified Person for the Company and has reviewed and approved the technical and scientific content of this news release.

About Vizsla Silver and the Panuco Project

Vizsla Silver is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, focused on advancing its flagship, 100%-owned Panuco silver-gold project located in Sinaloa, Mexico. The Company recently completed a Feasibility Study for Panuco in November 2025 which highlights 17.4 Moz AgEq of annual production over an initial 9.4-year mine life, an after-tax NPV(5%) of US$1.8B, 111% IRR and a 7-month payback at US$35.50/oz Ag and US$3,100/oz Au. Vizsla Silver aims to position itself as a leading silver company by implementing a dual track development approach at Panuco, advancing mine development while continuing district-scale exploration through low-cost means.

Website: www.vizslasilvercorp.ca  

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” (together, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or performance and reflect management’s expectations or beliefs regarding future events, plans, and objectives.

Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Company’s 2026 objectives and milestones, including the timing and receipt of environmental and other regulatory permits (including the MIA/EIA); the timing and execution of construction activities, including the commencement of construction, advancement of detailed engineering, and selection of contractors and development partners; the Company’s ability to advance the Panuco Project toward production, including expectations regarding first silver production in the second half of 2027; the results, timing and scope of planned drilling programs, including underground infill and expansion drilling, district-wide surface drilling, and follow-up drilling at Animas, Santa Fé, La Garra, Peñoles and other targets; the conversion of inferred mineral resources to indicated mineral resources, including targeted conversion of inferred mineralization within the Copala zone; the size, grade, continuity and potential expansion of mineral resources, including the potential to add mine life beyond the current feasibility study mine plan; the completion and outcomes of bulk sampling, metallurgical testing, geotechnical work and optimization studies, and their anticipated impact on project economics and mine design; the economic results of the Panuco Project, including forecast production rates, mine life, capital costs, operating costs, free cash flow, net present value, internal rate of return, and payback period, as derived from the Feasibility Study; the assumptions underlying the Feasibility Study, including commodity prices, metallurgical recoveries, operating and capital cost estimates, permitting timelines, and development schedules; the Company’s ability to fund construction and development, including expectations regarding the sufficiency of existing cash balances and access to financing; the anticipated benefits of property acquisitions and exploration programs, including the identification of new mineralized zones and discovery of additional deposits; and the Company’s long-term growth strategy, including its ability to enhance shareholder value through continued exploration success, project development and operational execution.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions believed to be reasonable by the Company as of the date of this release, including, without limitation: the accuracy of the Feasibility Study parameters; the availability of financing on acceptable terms; that required permits and approvals will be obtained in the expected timeframe; continued community and government support; stability in market, political and economic conditions; reasonable accuracy of operating and capital cost estimates; and continued favourable metal prices and exchange rates.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such risks include, but are not limited to: exploration, development and operating risks; permitting, environmental and regulatory risks; community relations and social licence risks; commodity price and currency fluctuations; inflation and cost escalation; financing and liquidity risks; reliance on contractors and suppliers; title and surface rights risks; changes in project parameters; inaccuracies in technical or economic modelling; the risk that the feasibility study assumptions prove inaccurate; and other risks described in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings available under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

There can be no assurance that the Panuco Project will be placed into production or that the results of the Feasibility Study will be realized. The purpose of the forward-looking statements is to provide information about management’s current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein.

No Production Decision: The Company has not made a production decision for the Panuco Project. A decision to proceed with construction will only be made following the completion and review of detailed engineering, financing arrangements, and receipt of all required permits and approvals.

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Hyperscale Data Bitcoin Treasury at 545.4218 Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Treasury Goal Remains $100 Million

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), an artificial intelligence (“AI“) data center company anchored by Bitcoin (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company“), today announced that its Bitcoin treasury, consisting of Bitcoin generated from mining operations and Bitcoin acquired in the open market, totaled approximately $51.1 million, based on the price of Bitcoin as of January 18, 2026. The Company’s next goal is to reach $100 million in Bitcoin on its balance sheet.

“We continue to make progress towards our goal of accumulating $100 million of Bitcoin on the Company’s balance sheet,” stated Milton “Todd” Ault III, Executive Chairman of Hyperscale Data. “Surpassing the halfway mark is a significant step in our strategy as we continue to acquire Bitcoin through both internal mining operations and open market acquisitions.”

The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sentinum, Inc. (“Sentinum“) held approximately 534.4224 Bitcoin as of January 18, 2026, consisting of 94.1883 Bitcoin generated from mining operations and 440.2341 Bitcoin acquired in the open market. As of January 18, 2026, the Company’s other wholly owned subsidiary, Ault Capital Group, Inc. (“ACG“), held approximately 10.9994 Bitcoin. During the week ended January 19, 2026, no Bitcoin purchases were made. Based on the Bitcoin closing price of $93,634 on January 18, 2026, these collective holdings had an approximate market value of $51.1 million.

Hyperscale Data will fully deploy the cash allocated to its digital asset treasury (“DAT“) strategy into Bitcoin purchases over time. While the Company generally targets investing at least 5% of allocated cash each week with daily purchases, the actual amount may vary, with some weeks higher or lower, depending on market conditions and strategic considerations. Investors should evaluate the Company’s Bitcoin accumulation based on multi-week averages, as part of its ongoing dollar-cost-averaging strategy.

As previously updated, Hyperscale Data expects to provide a revised weekly update, disclosing (i) the total amount of Bitcoin owned by the Company and (ii) the amount of Bitcoin purchased during the prior week, providing stockholders with consistent, transparent reporting as the Company advances its DAT strategy. The Company does not intend to provide regular public updates regarding its cash and restricted cash balances but intends to continue reporting on its Bitcoin holdings and weekly Bitcoin purchases as described above.

For more information on Hyperscale Data and its subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read Hyperscale Data’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at hyperscaledata.com or available at www.sec.gov.

About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Hyperscale Data owns and operates a data center at which it mines digital assets and offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging AI ecosystems and other industries. Hyperscale Data’s other wholly owned subsidiary, ACG, is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.

Hyperscale Data currently expects the divestiture of ACG (the “Divestiture“) to occur in the third quarter of 2026. Upon the occurrence of the Divestiture, the Company would be an owner and operator of data centers to support high-performance computing services, as well as a holder of the digital assets. Until the Divestiture occurs, the Company will continue to provide, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an AI software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.

On December 23, 2024, the Company issued one million (1,000,000) shares of a newly designated Series F Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock“) to all common stockholders and holders of the Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The Divestiture will occur through the voluntary exchange of the Series F Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of ACG (collectively, the “ACG Shares“). The Company reminds its stockholders that only those holders of the Series F Preferred Stock who agree to surrender such shares, and do not properly withdraw such surrender, in the exchange offer through which the Divestiture will occur, will be entitled to receive the ACG Shares and consequently be shareholders of ACG upon the occurrence of the Divestiture.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at hyperscaledata.com.

 

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Wesco Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Call

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) will hold its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call on Tuesday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Dial-in details are below. The live audio webcast of the earnings presentation can be accessed at https://investors.wesco.com where related materials will be posted prior to the presentation, and a replay of the webcast will be available.


Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Call Dial-In Access

Live Access


North America Toll Free: 1-877-443-5356
International: 1-412-902-6614
Please ask to join the “Wesco” call


Replay Access

A recording will be available until February 17, 2026.
U.S. Toll Free/Canada: 1-855-669-9658
International Toll: 1-412-317-0088
Replay Access Code: 9909004


About Wesco
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $22 billion in annual sales in 2024 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry’s premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, educational institutions, government agencies, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.


Contact Information:

Investor Relations

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Corporate Communications

Jennifer Sniderman

Vice President, Corporate Communications


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Prudential Advisors Enhances Advisor Leads Program with AI and Data Science

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New AI-driven capabilities apply data science across the full lead lifecycle – from enrichment and scoring to routing, feedback and advisor enablement

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prudential Advisors, the retail arm of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), announced today important enhancements to its Advisor Leads programs, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and data science across the full lead lifecycle to improve lead quality and increase conversion rates, benefitting advisors and consumers.

Gen AI-Derived Customer Insights

The latest enhancement ensures AI is embedded end-to-end across the proprietary platform, Prudential Advisors Connect. The platform’s lead offering includes Gen AI-derived customer insights. AI uses existing Prudential data to generate actionable insights, helping advisors personalize outreach and more effectively engage prospects, leading to richer, more meaningful conversations. “As the volume of data available to advisors continues to grow, AI is a strategic investment in advisors and growth,” said Pat Hynes, president of Prudential Advisors. “If we are to meet the challenge of turning a sea of data into meaningful action, we need a leads program that applies AI thoughtfully and responsibly – to help advisors focus on the opportunities that offer consumers the right advice at the right time. Preserving the advisor-client relationship is at the core of our business, and with these enhancements, we’re reinforcing technology’s connection to Prudential Advisors’ broader ‘relationship-first’ strategy.”

Lead Propensity Modeling

In addition, the program incorporates data science models that prioritize the leads most likely to convert. By prioritizing higher-quality opportunities, lead propensity modeling empowers advisors to focus time and effort on where it will make the biggest impact.

“In my first years as an advisor, 90% of my revenue came from our unaligned leads program, and my three junior partners are having a similar experience,” says Edwin Wincek, financial planner with Prudential Advisors. “Today, whether someone is just starting in the business or is an experienced advisor, Prudential Advisors’ investment in this enhanced resource allows us to engage prospects with a much clearer understanding of their needs and priorities. Clean and enriched data, smarter lead prioritization, and more relevant context mean I can spend more time having purposeful conversations and less time sorting through noise.”

Enhanced Lead Insights

To further enrich lead profiles, Prudential Advisors has integrated additional third-party data sources, incorporating hundreds of new attributes such as household composition, professional history, and wealth-related triggers, such as life events. These enhanced insights support automation, richer profiles and deeper advisor insight into client prospects. The integrations all point to more informed advisor decision-making within Prudential Advisors Connect.

Governance and responsible AI practices are foundational to the program. Prudential Advisors has embedded continuous feedback loops and performance measurement to ensure models remain accurate, fair and aligned with advisor and client needs.

“Our goal isn’t just innovation for innovation’s sake,” Hynes added. “It’s about building durable capabilities that scale responsibly and ultimately help advisors and clients achieve better outcomes.”

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ABOUT PRUDENTIAL ADVISORS

Prudential Advisors supports the growth and success of more than 3,000 financial advisors across the country, backed by local field leaders and associates in our headquarters. The business enables financial advisors to help their clients build wealth and meet financial goals through personalized advice and comprehensive solutions. For more information, please visit advisors.prudential.com

ABOUT PRUDENTIAL
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of Sept. 30, 2025, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise, and innovation for 150 years. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com

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West Synchrony™ S1 Prefillable Syringe System Commercially Available at Pharmapack

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Showcasing Leadership in Drug Delivery Solutions and Approaches to Combination Products

EXTON, Pa., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, announced participation at Pharmapack 2026 in Paris, France to showcase its leadership and expertise on industry challenges and trends in packaging and containment. This event marks the global commercial availability of West Synchrony™ S1 prefillable syringe (PFS) system.

West Synchrony S1 PFS system provides a broad product portfolio including 1 ml long and 2.25 ml staked needle options for biologics and 1 ml standard staked needle and Luer lock options for vaccines. Staked needle system options come with either a rigid or soft needle shield and Luer lock system options will have an integrated tip cap. The system also includes high performance West NovaPure® and FluroTec™ barrier film plungers.

“As a market leader, West closely monitors shifts in the global drug pipeline by emerging companies, particularly the growing demand for combination products alongside the movement of care from hospital to home, both of which introduce new complexity into regulatory and development processes,” Stacey Vaughan, Vice President, Marketing and Portfolio Management at West. “This surge of innovation across the industry further highlights why now is the right time to introduce West Synchrony S1 prefillable syringe system.”

In addition, West will highlight its industry expertise through learning labs and a product gallery:

  • Stop Piecing It Together—Get an Integrated Verified Prefillable Syringe System from One Source– Wednesday, January 21, 11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. CET

    • Presented by Bettine Boltres Ph.D., Director of Scientific Affairs
  • Product Gallery- West Synchrony S1 PFS System- Wednesday, January 21, 3:25-3:30 p.m. CET

    • Presented by Andy Polywacz, President of Integrated Systems
  • Flexible Assembly and Packaging Approach for Steering Combination Products Through Clinical Trials- Thursday, January 22, 10:10- 10:40 a.m. CET

    • Presented by Richard Kieran, Director of Business Development          

For more information about West Synchrony S1 PFS system, click here.

For more information about Pharmapack, click here.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain forward-looking statements are included in this press release. They use words such as “standard,” “streamline,” “accelerate,” “secures,” “reliable,” “meets,” and other similar terminology. These statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this release. There is no certainty that actual results will be achieved in-line with current expectations.  Specifically, there is no certainty that West’s introduction of the Synchrony PFS system will achieve any particular result.  These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Various factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or underlying, these forward-looking statements, such as customers’ changing inventory requirements and manufacturing plans; customer decisions to move forward with new products and product categories; average profitability, or mix, of the products offered for sale; dependence on third party suppliers and partners; interruptions or weaknesses in the supply chain; increased raw material costs; fluctuations in currency exchange; and the ability to meet development milestones with key customers. These important factors are not all inclusive. For a description of certain additional factors that could cause West’s future results to differ from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements, see Item 1A, entitled “Risk Factors,” in West’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Except as required by law or regulation, West undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About West   
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of lifesaving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With over 10,000 team members across 50 sites including 25 manufacturing facilities worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering over 41 billion components and devices each year.  

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, West in its fiscal year 2024 generated $2.89 billion in net sales. West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. For more information, visit www.westpharma.com

All trademarks and registered trademarks used in this release are the property of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or its subsidiaries, in the United States and other jurisdictions, unless otherwise noted. 

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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND ANNUAL RESULTS FOR 2025

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MARIETTA, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Peoples Bancorp Inc. (“Peoples”) (NASDAQ: PEBO) today announced results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Net income totaled $31.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.89. In comparison, Peoples reported net income of $29.5 million, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.83, for the third quarter of 2025 and net income of $26.9 million, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.76, for the fourth quarter of 2024.

“We are pleased with the results achieved in 2025, highlighted by positive operating leverage, excluding the impact of accretion income, and solid loan growth,” said Tyler Wilcox, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We remain focused on this momentum and commitment to delivering strong returns for our shareholders and community in 2026.”


Statement of Operations Summary:


  • Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased $0.3 million when compared to the linked quarter driven by lower loan yields.

    • Net interest margin decreased to 4.12% for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 4.16% for the linked quarter, driven by lower loan and investment yields, partially offset by lower funding costs.
    • Accretion income, net of amortization expense, contributed 8 basis points to margin for the fourth quarter, consistent with the 8 basis points recognized in the linked quarter.

  • Peoples recorded a provision for credit losses of $8.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to a provision for credit losses of $7.3 million for the third quarter of 2025.

    • The provision for credit losses for the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily driven by (i) net charge-offs, (ii) loan growth, and (iii) a slight deterioration in the economic forecasts used within the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model, partially offset by reductions in reserves for individually analyzed loans and leases. The provision for credit losses negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.18 for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $0.16 for the third quarter of 2025.

  • Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, increased $1.4 million, or 5%, for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the linked quarter.

    • The increase was driven by increases in lease income, deposit account service charges, mortgage banking income, and trust and investment income.

  • Net losses from the sale of assets and the redemption of subordinated debt were $1.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, which negatively impacted diluted EPS by $0.04.

    • The losses were primarily due to the sale of an other real estate owned (“OREO”) property, which resulted in a loss of $0.9 million coupled with a loss of $0.8 million on the redemption of subordinated debt.

  • Total non-interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased $1.4 million compared to the linked quarter.

    • The increase was the result of higher operating lease expense and increased salaries and employee benefit costs.
    • The efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 57.8%, compared to 57.1% for the linked quarter.


Balance Sheet Summary:


  • Period-end total loan and lease balances at December 31, 2025, increased $28.2 million, or 2% annualized, compared to at September 30, 2025.

    • The increase in loans was driven primarily by growth in commercial and industrial loans and construction loans, partially offset by decreases in premium finance loans, leases, and residential real estate loans.

  •  Key asset quality metrics largely improved during the fourth quarter of 2025.

    • At December 31, 2025, criticized and classified loans decreased $31.9 million and $11.4 million, respectively, when compared to the linked quarter, driven by paydowns and loan upgrades.
    • Nonperforming assets decreased due to the sale of an OREO property in the fourth quarter.
    • Net charge-offs increased to $7.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, which represents 0.44% of average total loans on an annualized basis. Of the total, approximately $5.3 million, or 0.31% of average total loans on an annualized basis, was attributable to the North Star Leasing division.

  • Period-end total deposit balances at December 31, 2025, decreased $22.0 million compared to at September 30, 2025.

    • The decrease in total deposits was driven by decreases in governmental deposit accounts and retail certificates of deposit, which were partially offset by increases in interest-bearing demand accounts and non-interest bearing deposits.
    • Total loan balances were 89% and 88% of total deposit balances at December 31, 2025, and at September 30, 2025, respectively.


Net Interest Income

Net interest income was $91.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and decreased $0.3 million compared to the linked quarter. Net interest margin was 4.12% for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 4.16% for the linked quarter. The decreases in net interest income and margin were primarily driven by lower loan and investment yields, partially offset by a decline in funding costs.

Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased $4.5 million, or 5%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Net interest margin decreased 3 basis points when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in net interest income was primarily driven by lower deposit and borrowing costs. The decrease in net interest margin was driven by reductions in loan yields, attributable to lower accretion income.

Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $1.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, $1.7 million for the linked quarter and $4.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, which added 8 basis points, 8 basis points and 23 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin. The decrease in accretion income for the fourth quarter of 2025 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 was driven by fewer loan payoffs and more accretion recognized in 2024 from the merger with Limestone Bancorp, Inc. (“Limestone Merger”).

For the full year of 2025, net interest income increased $6.5 million compared to the full year of 2024, while net interest margin decreased 7 basis points to 4.14%. The decrease in net interest margin for the full year of 2025 compared to full year of 2024 was primarily driven by lower accretion income.

Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $9.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $25.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, which added 11 and 30 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin. The decrease in accretion income for the full year of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was due to more accretion recognized in 2024 from the Limestone Merger.


Provision for Credit Losses:

The provision for credit losses was $8.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $7.3 million for the linked quarter and $6.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The provisions for credit losses for both the fourth quarter of 2025 and the linked quarter were primarily driven by (i) net charge-offs, (ii) loan growth, and (iii) a slight deterioration in the economic forecasts used within the CECL model, partially offset by reductions in reserves for individually analyzed loans and leases. The provision for credit losses for the fourth quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by net charge-offs.

The provision for credit losses during the full year of 2025 was $42.2 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $24.8 million for the full year of 2024. The provision for credit losses during the full year of 2025 was mainly a result of (i) net charge-offs, (ii) loan growth, (iii) deterioration in the economic forecasts used within the CECL model, (iv) a periodic refresh in loss drivers utilized within the CECL model, and (v) an increase in reserves for leases originated by the North Star Leasing division. The provision for credit losses during the full year of 2024 was mainly a result of (i) net charge-offs, (ii) an increase in reserves for individually analyzed loans and leases, (iii) economic forecast deterioration and (iv) loan growth.

The provision for credit losses recorded represents the amount needed to maintain the appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses based on management’s quarterly estimates. The provision for credit losses negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.18 for the fourth quarter of 2025, $0.16 for the third quarter of 2025, and $0.13 for the fourth quarter of 2024. The provision negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.94 for the full year of 2025, compared to $0.51 for the full year of 2024.

For additional information on net charge-offs, credit trends and the allowance for credit losses, see the “Asset Quality” section below.


Net Gains and Losses:

Net gains and losses include gains and losses on investment securities, asset disposals and other transactions, which are included in total non-interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $2.0 million, compared to a net loss of $3.1 million for the linked quarter, and a net loss of $1.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2025 was driven by a $0.9 million net loss on the sale of an OREO property and a $0.8 million loss on the redemption of subordinated debt. The net loss for the third quarter of 2025 was driven by a $2.7 million net loss on the sale of lower-yielding available-for-sale securities. The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 was driven by a $1.2 million write-down of an OREO property.

The net loss realized during the full year of 2025 was $5.7 million, compared to a net loss realized of $3.7 million for the full year of 2024. The net loss in 2025 was primarily driven by the $2.7 million net loss on the sale of lower yielding available-for-sale securities, $1.4 million net loss on repossessed assets, $0.9 million net loss on the sale of an OREO property, and an $0.8 million net loss on the redemption of subordinated debt. The net loss recognized in 2024 was primarily driven by $1.8 million of net losses on repossessed assets and a $1.2 million write-down of an OREO property.


Total Non-interest Income, Excluding Net Gains and Losses:

Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased $1.4 million compared to the linked quarter. The increase in non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, was primarily impacted by an increase of $0.6 million in lease income, driven by operating lease income, and increases of $0.3 million in each of deposit account service charges, mortgage banking income, and trust and investment income. Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 24% of total revenue (defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses) compared to 23% of total revenue for the linked quarter.

Compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, increased $1.4 million due to an increase of $1.1 million in lease income, driven by an increase in month-to-month lease income, an increase of $0.7 million in trust and investment income, which was driven by an increase in assets under administration and management, and an increase of $0.4 million in mortgage banking income, partially offset by a decrease of $0.8 million in other non-interest income, driven by swap fee income.

For the full year of 2025, total non-interest income, excluding gains and losses, increased $6.7 million, or 6%, compared to the full year of 2024. The increase was driven by (i) a $5.1 million increase in lease income, driven by increases in month-to-month lease income and operating lease income, (ii) a $1.9 increase in trust and investment income, driven by an increase in assets under administration and management, and (iii) a $0.3 million increase in bank owned life insurance income. These increases were partially offset by a $0.6 million decrease in deposit account service charges due to customer activity.


Total Non-interest Expense:

Total non-interest expense increased $1.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the linked quarter. The increase in total non-interest expense was primarily due to increases of $0.5 million in other non-interest expense, driven by higher corporate expenses, $0.5 million in operating lease expense, and $0.4 million in salaries and employee benefit costs.

Compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, total non-interest expense increased $0.8 million. The increase in total non-interest expense was primarily driven by increases of $1.6 million in salaries and employee benefit costs, which were driven by higher sales-based and incentive compensation, base salaries and wages, and medical costs, and $0.8 million in data processing and software expense, due to costs associated with recent technology projects, partially offset by a decrease of $1.7 million in other non-interest expense, driven by acquisition-related expenses recorded in 2024.

For the full year of 2025, total non-interest expense increased $8.5 million, or 3%, compared to the full year of 2024. The higher expense was driven by increases of (i) $6.5 million in salaries and employee benefits costs, which were driven by higher sales-based and incentive compensation and medical costs, (ii) $3.9 million in data processing and software expenses, due to costs associated with recent technology projects, and (iii) $1.1 million in operating lease expense, partially offset by a decrease of $2.3 million in amortization of other intangible assets.

The efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 57.8%, compared to 57.1% for the linked quarter and 59.6% for the fourth quarter of 2024. The efficiency ratio increased compared to the linked quarter mainly as the result of higher non-interest expense, driven by increased other non-interest expense, as a result of higher corporate expenses, operating lease expense and salaries and employee benefits costs. The efficiency ratio for the full year of 2025 was 58.7%, compared to 58.0% for the full year of 2024. The efficiency ratio increased compared to the prior year due to the increase in non-interest expense. Peoples continues to focus on controlling expenses, while recognizing necessary costs in order to continue growing the business. 


Income Tax Expense:


Peoples recorded income tax expense of $6.2 million with an effective tax rate of 16.4% for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to income tax expense of $8.5 million with an effective tax rate of 22.4% for the linked quarter and income tax expense of $7.9 million with an effective tax rate of 22.7% for the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease in income tax expense and the effective tax rate when compared to the linked and prior year quarters was impacted by updates to state tax rates driven by apportionment, reducing expense by $0.9 million, and a $0.7 million benefit relating to tax credits purchased in the fourth quarter of 2025. Peoples recorded income tax expense of $28.0 million with an effective tax rate of 20.8% for the full year of 2025 and $32.3 million with an effective tax rate of 21.6% in the full year of 2024. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily driven by lower pre-tax income. The effective tax rate was lower in the current period due to the benefit of the aforementioned tax credit.


Investment Securities and Liquidity:

Peoples’ investment portfolio primarily consists of available-for-sale investment securities reported at fair value and held-to-maturity investment securities reported at amortized cost. The available-for-sale investment securities balance at December 31, 2025, increased $7.5 million when compared to at September 30, 2025, and decreased $99.2 million when compared to at December 31, 2024. The balances of unrealized losses, net of tax, on available-for-sale investment securities recognized within accumulated other comprehensive loss were $71.0 million, $78.1 million, and $111.8 million at December 31, 2025, at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024, respectively. The decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss was the result of the changes in the market value of available-for-sale investment securities during the period, which were driven by changes in market interest rates. At December 31, 2025, Peoples’ investment securities represented approximately 20.5% of total assets, compared to 20.5% at September 30, 2025, and 20.7% at December 31, 2024.

The held-to-maturity investment securities balance at December 31, 2025, decreased $9.0 million when compared to at September 30, 2025, and increased $148.0 million when compared to at December 31, 2024. The increase when compared to December 31, 2024, was primarily driven by purchases of higher yielding, longer duration securities.

The effective durations of the available-for-sale investment securities and the held-to-maturity investment securities as of December 31, 2025, were approximately 5.75 and 7.75 years, respectively. The duration of Peoples’ investments is managed as part of Peoples’ Asset Liability Management program, and has the potential to impact both liquidity and capital, as mismatches in duration may require a liquidation of investment securities at market prices to meet funding needs. These assets are one component of Peoples’ liquidity profile.

Peoples maintains a number of liquid and liquefiable assets, borrowing capacity, and other sources of liquidity to ensure the availability of funds. At December 31, 2025, Peoples had liquid and liquefiable assets totaling $858.8 million, which included (i) cash and cash equivalents, (ii) unpledged government and agency investment securities and (iii) unpledged non-agency investment securities that could be liquidated. At December 31, 2025, Peoples had a total borrowing capacity of $827.9 million available through the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”), and federal funds. Additionally, at December 31, 2025, Peoples had contingent sources of liquidity totaling $4.0 billion. Contingent sources of liquidity are generally comprised of borrowing capacity at the FHLB and FRB, unpledged securities, liquifiable securities, and available capacity from wholesale funding sources. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $28.7 million when compared to December 31, 2024, as the level of cash may fluctuate given Peoples’ total liquidity position.


Loans and Leases:

The period-end total loan and lease balances at December 31, 2025, increased $28.2 million, or 2% annualized, compared to at September 30, 2025. The increase in loans was driven by increases of $46.3 million in commercial and industrial loans and $39.9 million in construction loans, partially offset by decreases of $20.2 million in premium finance loans, $17.1 million in leases, $14.1 million in residential real estate loans, and $9.8 million in indirect consumer loans.

The period-end total loan and lease balances at December 31, 2025, increased $398.9 million, or 6%, compared to at December 31, 2024, driven by increases of $208.0 million in other commercial real estate loans, $188.1 million in commercial and industrial loans, and $30.7 million in indirect consumer loans, partially offset by a decrease of $40.9 million in leases.

Quarterly average total loan balances increased $87.5 million, or 1%, compared to the linked quarter. The increase in average total loan balances when compared to the linked quarter was primarily the result of increases of $113.3 million in other commercial real estate loans and $71.7 million in commercial and industrial loans, partially offset by decreases of $60.8 million in constructions loans and $22.0 million in leases.

Compared to full year of 2024, quarterly average loan balances increased $301.7 million, or 5%. The increase was driven by growth of (i) $161.3 million in commercial and industrial loans, (ii) $87.8 million in other commercial real estate loans, (iii) $53.1 million in residential real estate loans, and (iv) $25.9 million in indirect consumer loans, partially offset by a decrease of $32.2 million in leases.


Asset Quality:

Key asset quality metrics largely improved during the fourth quarter of 2025. Delinquency trends remained stable as loans considered current comprised 98.6%, 99.0%, and 98.7% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2025, at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024, respectively. Total nonperforming assets at December 31, 2025 decreased $2.2 million, or 5%, compared to at September 30, 2025, and decreased $6.3 million, or 13%, compared to at December 31, 2024. Nonperforming assets decreased compared to at September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, because of the sale of an OREO property in the fourth quarter of 2025. Nonperforming assets as a percent of total loans and OREO was 0.63% at December 31, 2025, compared to 0.66% at September 30, 2025, and 0.77% at December 31, 2024.

Criticized loans, which are those categorized as special mention, substandard or doubtful, decreased $31.9 million, or 12%, compared to at September 30, 2025, and decreased $4.8 million, or 2%, compared to at December 31, 2024. As a percent of total loans, criticized loans were 3.50% at December 31, 2025, compared to 3.99% at September 30, 2025, and 3.80% at December 31, 2024. The decrease in the amount of criticized loans compared to at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024, was driven by paydowns and loan upgrades.

Classified loans, which are those categorized as substandard or doubtful, decreased $11.4 million, or 7%, compared to at September 30, 2025, and increased $18.4 million, or 14%, compared to at December 31, 2024. As a percent of total loans, classified loans were 2.18% at December 31, 2025, compared to 2.36% at September 30, 2025, and 2.03% at December 31, 2024. The decrease in classified loans compared to at September 30, 2025, was primarily driven by paydowns and loan upgrades. Compared to at December 31, 2024, classified loans increased due to loan downgrades.

Annualized net charge-offs were 0.44% of average total loans for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 0.41% for the linked quarter, and 0.61% for the fourth quarter of 2024. Compared to the linked quarter, net charge-offs increased slightly, primarily driven by net charge-offs in leases originated by the North Star Leasing division. The decrease in net charge-offs during the fourth quarter of 2025 versus the prior year fourth quarter was primarily attributable to a decrease in charge-offs in leases originated by the North Star Leasing division.

At December 31, 2025, the allowance for credit losses increased $0.8 million when compared to at September 30, 2025, and increased $12.3 million when compared to at December 31, 2024. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans was 1.12% at December 31, 2025, compared to 1.11% at September 30, 2025, and 1.00% at December 31, 2024. The ratio of allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans was 178.00% at December 31, 2025, compared to 193.01% at September 30, 2025, and 148.13% at December 31, 2024.


Deposits:

As of December 31, 2025, period-end total deposits decreased $22.0 million compared to at September 30, 2025. The decrease in total deposits was attributable to decreases in governmental deposit accounts and retail certificates of deposits of $29.8 million and $24.8 million, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by increases in interest-bearing demand accounts and non-interest-bearing deposits of $23.8 million and $9.3 million, respectively.

Compared to at December 31, 2024, period-end deposit balances increased $20.0 million. The increase in total deposits was primarily driven by increases of $67.1 million in money market deposits, $62.4 million in retail certificates of deposit, $37.8 million in non-interest bearing deposits, and $20.4 million in savings accounts. These deposit increases were partially offset by decreases of $138.9 million in brokered deposits and $35.8 million in governmental deposit accounts. The increase in retail certificates of deposits was driven by special promotional rate offerings over the past year.

The percentages of retail deposit balances and commercial deposit balances of the total deposit balance were 78% and 22%, respectively, at December 31, 2025, 77% and 23%, respectively, at September 30, 2025, and 79% and 21%, respectively, at December 31, 2024.

Uninsured deposits were 26%, 27%, and 26% of total deposits at December 31, 2025, at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024, respectively. Uninsured amounts were based on the portion of customer account balances that exceeded the FDIC limit of $250,000. Peoples pledges investment securities against certain governmental deposit accounts, which collateralized $615.6 million, or 31%, $660.0 million, or 32%, and $656.9 million, or 33%, of the uninsured deposit balances at December 31, 2025, at September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024, respectively.

Average deposit balances during the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased $8.2 million when compared to the linked quarter, and increased $113.5 million, or 1%, when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease over the linked quarter was driven by decreases of $18.6 million in brokered deposits, $12.8 million in governmental deposits, and $8.0 million in retail certificates of deposits, partially offset by an increase of $35.2 million in non-interest bearing deposits. The increase when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 was driven by increases of $95.5 million in retail certificates of deposit, $88.4 million in non-interest bearing deposits, and $67.3 million in money market deposits, partially offset by decreases of $96.1 million and $37.4 million in brokered deposits and governmental deposits, respectively. Total demand deposit accounts comprised 35% of total deposits at December 31, 2025 and 34% at both September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024.


Stockholders’ Equity:

Total stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2025, increased $23.8 million, or 2%, compared to at September 30, 2025. This change was primarily driven by net income of $31.8 million and a decrease of $6.9 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss during the quarter, partially offset by dividends paid of $14.6 million. The decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss was the result of the changes in the market value of available-for-sale investment securities during the period.

Total stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2025, increased $95.0 million, or 9%, compared to at December 31, 2024, which was due to net income of $106.8 million for the last twelve months and a decrease in other comprehensive loss of $39.8 million, partially offset by dividends paid of $58.1 million.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (“Peoples”, Nasdaq: PEBO) is a diversified financial services holding company and makes available a complete line of banking, trust and investment, insurance and specialty financing solutions through its subsidiaries. Headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, since 1902, Peoples has established a heritage of financial stability, growth and community impact. Peoples had $9.6 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025, and 144 locations, including 126 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Peoples’ vision is to be the Best Community Bank in America.

Peoples is a member of the Russell 3000 index of United States (“U.S.”) publicly-traded companies. Peoples offers services through Peoples Bank (which includes the divisions of Peoples Investment Services, Peoples Premium Finance and North Star Leasing), Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC, and Vantage Financial, LLC.

Conference Call to Discuss Earnings:
Peoples will conduct a facilitated conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2025 results of operations on January 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, with members of Peoples’ executive management participating. Analysts, media and individual investors are invited to participate in the conference call by calling (866) 890-9285. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call audio and earnings conference call presentation will be available online via the “Investor Relations” section of Peoples’ website, www.peoplesbancorp.com. Participants are encouraged to call or sign in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time to ensure participation and, if required, to download and install the necessary software. A replay of the call will be available on Peoples’ website in the “Investor Relations” section for one year.

Use of Non-US GAAP Financial Measures:
This news release contains financial information and performance measures determined by methods other than those in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). Management uses these “non-US GAAP” financial measures in its analysis of Peoples’ performance and the efficiency of its operations. Management believes that these non-US GAAP financial measures provide a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhance comparability of results with prior periods and peers. These disclosures should not be viewed as substitutes for financial measures determined in accordance with US GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-US GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Below is a listing of the non-US GAAP financial measures used in this news release:

  • The efficiency ratio is calculated as total non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses. This ratio is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes amortization of other intangible assets and all gains and losses included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income.
  • Tangible assets, tangible equity, the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio, and tangible book value per common share are non-US GAAP financial measures since they exclude the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on both total stockholders’ equity and total assets.
  • Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes all gains and losses included in earnings.
  • Pre-provision net revenue is defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, minus total non-interest expense. This measure is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the provision for (recovery of) credit losses and all gains and losses included in net income.
  • Return on average tangible equity is calculated as annualized net income (less the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets) divided by average tangible equity. This measure is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets from net income and the impact of average goodwill and other average intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on average stockholders’ equity.

A reconciliation of these non-US GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable US GAAP financial measures is included at the end of this news release under the caption of “Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited).”

Safe Harbor Statement:
Certain statements made in this news release regarding Peoples’ financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “may,” “feel,” “expect,” “believe,” “plan,” “will,” “will likely,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “project,” “goal,” “target,” “potential,” “seek,” “intend,” “continue,” “remain,” and similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of Peoples’ business and operations. Additionally, Peoples’ financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to:

(1)

the effects of interest rate policies, including any changes to such policies that may result from potential changes in the composition of the Federal Reserve Board, changes in the interest rate environment due to economic conditions and/or the fiscal and monetary policy measures undertaken by the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve Board, including changes in the Federal Funds Target Rate, in response to such economic conditions, which may adversely impact interest rates, the interest rate yield curve, interest margins, loan demand and interest rate sensitivity;

(2)

the effects of inflationary pressures on borrowers’ liquidity and ability to repay;

(3)

the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of Peoples’ business strategies and Peoples’ ability to manage strategic initiatives, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board, the completion and successful integration of acquisitions, and the expansion of commercial and consumer lending activities;

(4)

competitive pressures among financial institutions, or from non-financial institutions, which may increase significantly, including product and pricing pressures, which can in turn impact Peoples’ credit spreads, changes to third-party relationships and revenues, changes in the manner of providing services, customer acquisition and retention pressures, and Peoples’ ability to attract, develop and retain qualified professionals;

(5)

uncertainty regarding the nature, timing, cost, and effect of legislative or regulatory changes or actions, or deposit insurance premium levels, promulgated and to be promulgated by governmental and regulatory agencies, including the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which may subject Peoples, its subsidiaries, or acquired companies to a variety of new and more stringent legal and regulatory requirements;

(6)

the effects of easing restrictions on participants in the financial services industry;

(7)

current and future local, regional, national and international economic conditions (including the impact of persistent inflation, supply chain issues or labor shortages, supply-demand imbalances affecting local real estate prices, high unemployment rates in the local or regional economies in which Peoples operates and/or the U.S. economy generally, a future U.S. government shutdown, an increasing federal government budget deficit, the failure of the federal government to raise the federal debt ceiling, potential or imposed tariffs, a U.S. withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, trade wars and other changes in trade regulations, and changes in the relationship of the U.S. and U.S. global trading partners), and changes in the federal, state, and local governmental policy and the impact these conditions may have on Peoples, Peoples’ customers and Peoples’ counterparties, and Peoples’ assessment of the impact, which may be different than anticipated;

(8)

Peoples may issue equity securities in connection with future acquisitions, which could cause ownership and economic dilution to Peoples’ current shareholders;

(9)

changes in prepayment speeds, loan originations, levels of nonperforming assets, delinquent loans, charge-offs, and customer and other counterparties’ performance and creditworthiness generally, which may be less favorable than expected in light of recent inflationary pressures and continued elevated interest rates, and may adversely impact the amount of interest income generated;

(10)

Peoples may have more credit risk and higher credit losses to the extent there are loan concentrations by location or industry of borrowers or collateral;

(11)

future credit quality and performance, including expectations regarding future credit losses and the allowance for credit losses;

(12)

changes in accounting standards, policies, estimates or procedures may adversely affect Peoples’ reported financial condition or results of operations;

(13)

the impact of assumptions, estimates and inputs used within models, which may vary materially from actual outcomes, including under the CECL model;

(14)

adverse changes in the conditions and trends in the financial markets, including recent inflationary pressures and the impacts of potential or imposed tariffs on markets, which may adversely affect the fair value of securities within Peoples’ investment portfolio, the interest rate sensitivity of Peoples’ consolidated balance sheet, and the income generated by Peoples’ trust and investment activities;

(15)

the volatility from quarter to quarter of mortgage banking income, whether due to interest rates, demand, the fair value of mortgage loans, or other factors;

(16)

Peoples’ ability to receive dividends from Peoples’ subsidiaries;

(17)

Peoples’ ability to maintain required capital levels and adequate sources of funding and liquidity;

(18)

the impact of larger or similar-sized financial institutions encountering problems, such as the failure in 2024 of Republic First Bank, and closures in 2023 of Silicon Valley Bank in California, Signature Bank in New York and First Republic Bank in California, which may adversely affect the banking industry and/or Peoples’ business generation and retention, funding and liquidity, including Peoples’ continued ability to grow deposits or maintain adequate deposit levels, and may further result in potential increased regulatory requirements, increased reputational risk and potential impacts to macroeconomic conditions;

(19)

Peoples’ ability to secure confidential information and deliver products and services through the use of computer systems and telecommunications networks, including those of Peoples’ third-party vendors and other service providers, which may prove inadequate, and could adversely affect customer confidence in Peoples and/or result in Peoples incurring a financial loss;

(20)

any misappropriation of the confidential information which Peoples possesses could have an adverse impact on Peoples’ business and could result in regulatory actions, litigation and other adverse effects;

(21)

Peoples’ ability to anticipate and respond to technological changes, and Peoples’ reliance on, and the potential failure of, a number of third-party vendors to perform as expected, including Peoples’ primary core banking system provider, which can impact Peoples’ ability to respond to customer needs and meet competitive demands;

(22)

operational issues stemming from and/or capital spending necessitated by the potential need to adapt to industry changes in information technology systems on which Peoples and Peoples’ subsidiaries are highly dependent;

(23)

changes in consumer spending, borrowing and saving habits, whether due to changes in retail distribution strategies, consumer preferences and behavior, changes in business and economic conditions, legislative or regulatory initiatives, or other factors, which may be different than anticipated;

(24)

the adequacy of Peoples’ internal controls and risk management program in the event of changes in strategic, reputational, market, economic, operational, cybersecurity, compliance, legal, asset/liability repricing, liquidity, credit and interest rate risks associated with Peoples’ business;

(25)

the impact on Peoples’ businesses, personnel, facilities or systems of losses related to acts of fraud, theft, misappropriation or violence;

(26)

the impact on Peoples’ businesses, as well as on the risks described above, of various domestic or international widespread natural or other disasters including severe weather events, pandemics, cybersecurity attacks, system failures, civil unrest, military or terrorist activities or international conflicts (including Russia’s war in Ukraine, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, and mounting tensions with Venezuela);

(27)

the potential deterioration of the U.S. economy due to financial, political or other shocks;

(28)

the potential influence on the U.S. financial markets and economy from the effects of climate change, including any enhanced regulatory, compliance, credit and reputational risks and costs;

(29)

the impact on Peoples’ businesses and operating results of any costs associated with obtaining rights in intellectual property claimed by others and adequately protecting Peoples’ intellectual property;

(30)

risks and uncertainties associated with Peoples’ entry into new geographic markets and risks resulting from Peoples’ inexperience in these new geographic markets;

(31)

changes in laws or regulations imposed by Peoples’ regulators impacting Peoples’ capital actions, including dividend payments and share repurchases;

(32)

the vulnerability of Peoples’ network and online banking portals, and the systems of parties with whom Peoples contracts, to unauthorized access, computer viruses, phishing schemes, spam attacks, human error, natural disasters, power loss and other security breaches;

(33)

regulatory and legal matters, including the failure to resolve any outstanding matters on a timely basis and the potential of new regulatory matters, litigation, or other legal actions, which may result in, among other things, additional costs, fines, penalties, restrictions on our business activities, reputational harm, or other adverse consequences;

(34)

Peoples’ business may be adversely affected by increased political and regulatory scrutiny of corporate environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices;

(35)

the effect of a fall in stock market prices on Peoples’ asset and wealth management business;

(36)

the risk that energy tax credits purchased and used by Peoples to reduce tax liabilities will be disallowed by the IRS; and

(37)

other risk factors relating to the banking industry or Peoples as detailed from time to time in Peoples’ reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including those risk factors included in the disclosures under the heading “ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS” of Peoples’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as supplemented by the disclosures under the heading “ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS” of Peoples’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Peoples encourages readers of this news release to understand forward-looking statements to be strategic objectives rather than absolute targets of future performance. Peoples undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by applicable legal requirements. Copies of documents filed with the SEC are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and/or from Peoples’ website – www.peoplesbancorp.com under the “Investor Relations” section.

As required by U.S. GAAP, Peoples is required to evaluate the impact of subsequent events through the issuance date of its December 31, 2025 consolidated financial statements as part of its Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC. Accordingly, subsequent events could occur that may cause Peoples to update its critical accounting estimates and/or to revise its financial information from the estimates and information contained in this news release.


PER COMMON SHARE DATA AND SELECTED RATIOS (Unaudited)


At or For the Three Months Ended


For the Year Ended


December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


December 31,


2025


2025


2024


2025


2024


PER COMMON SHARE:

Earnings per common share:

   Basic

$            0.90

$            0.83

$            0.77

$     3.03

$      3.34

   Diluted

0.89

0.83

0.76

2.99

3.31

Cash dividends declared per common share

0.41

0.41

0.40

1.63

1.59

Book value per common share (a)

33.78

33.13

31.26

33.78

31.26

Tangible book value per common share (a)(b)

22.77

22.05

19.94

22.77

19.94

Closing price of common shares at end of period

$          30.03

$          29.99

$          31.69

$   30.03

$    31.69


SELECTED RATIOS:

Return on average stockholders’ equity (c)

10.53 %

10.06 %

9.56 %

9.22 %

10.81 %

Return on average tangible equity (c)(d)

16.57 %

16.17 %

16.15 %

14.97 %

18.61 %

Return on average assets (c)

1.31 %

1.22 %

1.17 %

1.13 %

1.28 %

Efficiency ratio (e)(f)

57.78 %

57.11 %

59.57 %

58.68 %

57.97 %

Net interest margin (c)(f)

4.12 %

4.16 %

4.15 %

4.14 %

4.21 %

Dividend payout ratio (g)

46.10 %

49.72 %

52.79 %

54.45 %

48.06 %

(a)

Data presented as of the end of the period indicated.

(b)

Tangible book value per common share represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the balance sheet impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on stockholders’ equity.  Additional information regarding the calculation of this ratio is included at the end of this news release under the caption of “Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited).”

(c)

Ratios are presented on an annualized basis.

(d)

Return on average tangible equity represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets from net income and it excludes the balance sheet impact of average goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on average stockholders’ equity. Additional information regarding the calculation of this ratio is included at the end of this news release under the caption of “Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited).”

(e)

The efficiency ratio is defined as total non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus total non-interest income (excluding all gains and losses). This ratio represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes amortization of other intangible assets, and all gains and losses included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income. Additional information regarding the calculation of this ratio is included at the end of this news release under the caption of “Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited).”

(f)

Interest income and yields are presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis, using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.

(g) 

This ratio is calculated based on dividends declared during the period divided by net income for the period.

 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 


Three Months Ended


For the Year Ended


December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


December 31,


2025


2025


2024


2025


2024


(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)

Total interest income

$            130,549

$             132,808

$            128,793

$        514,306

$         520,776

Total interest expense

39,500

41,459

42,257

159,076

172,075

Net interest income

91,049

91,349

86,536

355,230

348,701

Provision for credit losses

8,050

7,280

6,267

42,162

24,787

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

82,999

84,069

80,269

313,068

323,914


Non-interest income:

Electronic banking income

6,329

6,538

6,267

25,024

25,142

Trust and investment income

5,692

5,414

5,033

21,448

19,513

Deposit account service charges

4,617

4,274

4,502

16,965

17,584

Insurance income

4,520

4,469

4,523

19,592

19,401

Lease income

4,290

3,643

3,222

15,612

10,480

Bank owned life insurance income

1,173

1,143

1,219

4,561

4,216

Mortgage banking income

537

245

173

1,398

1,788

Net (loss) gain on investment securities

(77)

(2,580)

12

(2,659)

(416)

Net loss on asset disposals and other transactions

(1,908)

(478)

(1,746)

(3,027)

(3,310)

Other non-interest income

1,099

1,159

1,884

5,164

4,968

  Total non-interest income


26,272


23,827


25,089


104,078


99,366


Non-interest expense:

Salaries and employee benefit costs

39,118

38,698

37,499

156,530

150,041

Data processing and software expense

7,401

7,356

6,598

29,118

25,221

Net occupancy and equipment expense

5,980

5,896

5,821

23,178

24,151

Professional fees

3,168

2,798

3,311

12,663

12,109

Amortization of other intangible assets

2,210

2,211

2,800

8,845

11,161

Electronic banking expense

2,120

2,161

1,982

8,324

7,548

Operating lease expense

1,513

1,039

1,102

4,590

3,539

FDIC insurance expense

1,350

1,284

1,251

5,136

4,929

Other loan expenses

1,219

1,385

857

4,936

4,147

Marketing expense

1,059

1,001

1,206

3,681

3,914

Franchise tax expense

845

916

664

3,368

3,222

Communication expense

589

664

796

2,699

3,145

Travel and entertainment expense

556

796

723

2,565

2,656

Other non-interest expense

4,166

3,689

5,893

16,704

18,033

  Total non-interest expense

71,294

69,894

70,503

282,337

273,816

  Income before income taxes

37,977

38,002

34,855

134,809

149,464

Income tax expense

6,223

8,526

7,925

28,031

32,259

    Net income

$              31,754

$               29,476

$              26,930

$        106,778

$         117,205


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Cont.)


Three Months Ended


For the Year Ended


December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


December 31,


2025


2025


2024


2025


2024


(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)



PER COMMON SHARE DATA:

Net income available to common shareholders

$              31,754

$               29,476

$              26,930

$        106,778

$         117,205

Less: Dividends paid on unvested common shares

190

208

210

818

786

Less: Undistributed income allocated to unvested common shares

60

46

44

160

227

Net earnings allocated to common shareholders

$              31,504

$               29,222

$              26,676

$        105,800

$         116,192

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

35,025,892

35,003,054

34,819,062

34,974,619

34,779,548

Effect of potentially dilutive common shares

418,506

395,755

453,003

383,490

367,806

Total weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding

35,444,398

35,398,809

35,272,065

35,358,109

35,147,354

Earnings per common share – basic

$                  0.90

$                   0.83

$                  0.77

$              3.03

$               3.34

Earnings per common share – diluted

$                  0.89

$                   0.83

$                  0.76

$              2.99

$               3.31

Cash dividends declared per common share

$                  0.41

$                   0.41

$                  0.40

$              1.63

$               1.59

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic

35,025,892

35,003,054

34,819,062

34,974,619

34,779,548

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted

35,444,398

35,398,809

35,272,065

35,358,109

35,147,354

Common shares outstanding at the end of period

35,714,484

35,705,369

35,563,590

35,714,484

35,563,590

 


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


December 31,


December 31,


2025


2024


(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)


Assets

Cash and cash equivalents:

  Cash and due from banks

$            107,864

$            108,721

  Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

81,087

108,943

    Total cash and cash equivalents

188,951

217,664

Available-for-sale investment securities, at fair value (amortized cost of

 $1,076,980 at December 31, 2025 and $1,229,382 at December 31, 2024) (a)

984,367

1,083,555

Held-to-maturity investment securities, at amortized cost (fair value of

  $867,714 at December 31, 2025 and $692,499 at December 31, 2024) (a)

922,837

774,800

Other investment securities, at cost

68,656

60,132

    Total investment securities (a)

1,975,860

1,918,487

Loans and leases, net of deferred fees and costs (b)

6,756,907

6,358,003

Allowance for credit losses

(75,676)

(63,348)

    Net loans and leases

6,681,231

6,294,655

Loans held for sale

2,667

2,348

Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

100,508

103,669

Bank owned life insurance

148,264

143,710

Goodwill

363,199

363,199

Other intangible assets

30,120

39,223

Other assets

158,830

171,292


    Total assets

$         9,649,630

$         9,254,247


Liabilities

Deposits:

Non-interest-bearing

$         1,545,428

$         1,507,661

Interest-bearing

6,064,796

6,082,544

    Total deposits

7,610,224

7,590,205

Short-term borrowings

530,285

193,474

Long-term borrowings

204,138

238,073

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

98,381

120,905


    Total liabilities

$         8,443,028

$         8,142,657


Stockholders’ Equity

Preferred shares, no par value, 50,000 shares authorized, no shares issued at December 31, 2025 or
at December 31, 2024

Common shares, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 36,836,943 shares issued at December 31,
2025 and 36,782,601 shares issued at December 31, 2024, including shares in treasury

871,571

866,844

Retained earnings

436,748

388,109

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred income taxes

(70,628)

(110,385)

Treasury stock, at cost, 1,215,120 common shares at December 31, 2025 and 1,311,175 common shares
at December 31, 2024

(31,089)

(32,978)


    Total stockholders’ equity

1,206,602

1,111,590


    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$         9,649,630

$         9,254,247

(a)

Available-for-sale investment securities and held-to-maturity investment securities are presented net of allowance for credit losses of of $0 and $236 and $0 and $237 for December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

(b)

Also referred to throughout this document as “total loans” and “loans held for investment.”

 


SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)


December 31,


September 30,


June 30,


March 31,


December 31,


(Dollars in thousands)


2025


2025


2025


2025


2024


Loan Portfolio

Construction


$         300,941

$           261,048

$         341,313

$         319,104

$         328,388

Commercial real estate, other


2,363,967

2,369,396

2,248,214

2,230,538

2,156,013

Commercial and industrial


1,535,755

1,489,505

1,407,382

1,343,827

1,347,645

Premium finance


253,075

273,297

277,622

264,080

269,435

Leases


365,649

382,753

400,052

395,454

406,598

Residential real estate


861,722

875,773

877,968

848,168

835,101

Home equity lines of credit


253,864

247,383

241,785

235,409

232,661

Consumer, indirect


700,582

710,385

692,674

680,260

669,857

Consumer, direct


120,338

118,206

113,615

110,639

111,052

Deposit account overdrafts


1,014

982

964

1,047

1,253

    Total loans and leases


$      6,756,907

$        6,728,728

$      6,601,589

$      6,428,526

$      6,358,003

Total acquired loans and leases (a)


$      1,299,543

$        1,380,354

$      1,452,475

$      1,511,704

$      1,557,728

    Total originated loans and leases


$      5,457,364

$        5,348,374

$      5,149,114

$      4,916,822

$      4,800,275


Total Investment Securities

$      1,975,860

$        1,972,721

$      2,019,054

$      1,878,462

$      1,918,487


Deposit Balances

Non-interest-bearing deposits (b)


$      1,545,428

$        1,536,094

$      1,530,824

$      1,526,285

$      1,507,661

Interest-bearing deposits:

  Interest-bearing demand accounts (b)


1,092,252

1,068,443

1,058,910

1,087,197

1,085,152

  Retail certificates of deposit


1,983,791

2,008,619

2,005,322

1,965,978

1,921,415

  Money market deposit accounts


945,313

948,177

927,543

967,331

878,254

  Governmental deposit accounts


739,939

769,782

781,949

834,409

775,782

  Savings accounts


887,402

884,230

889,872

894,592

866,959

  Brokered deposits


416,099

416,851

442,788

458,957

554,982

    Total interest-bearing deposits


$      6,064,796

$        6,096,102

$      6,106,384

$      6,208,464

$      6,082,544

    Total deposits


$      7,610,224

$        7,632,196

$      7,637,208

$      7,734,749

$      7,590,205

Total demand deposits (b)


$      2,637,680

$        2,604,537

$      2,589,734

$      2,613,482

$      2,592,813


Asset Quality

Nonperforming assets (NPAs):

  Loans 90+ days past due and accruing


$            5,628

$               4,898

$             6,126

$             4,207

$             8,637

  Nonaccrual loans


36,886

33,889

34,485

35,628

34,129

    Total nonperforming loans (NPLs) (f)


42,514

38,787

40,611

39,835

42,766

  Other real estate owned (OREO)


123

6,013

6,013

5,980

6,170

Total NPAs (f)


$          42,637

$             44,800

$           46,624

$           45,815

$           48,936

Criticized loans (c)


$         236,468

$           268,326

$         244,442

$         226,542

$         241,302

Classified loans (d)


147,175

158,577

125,014

123,842

128,815

Allowance for credit losses as a percent of NPLs (f)


178.00 %

193.01 %

183.89 %

163.76 %

148.13 %

NPLs as a percent of total loans (f)


0.63 %

0.58 %

0.61 %

0.62 %

0.67 %

NPAs as a percent of total assets (f)


0.44 %

0.47 %

0.49 %

0.50 %

0.53 %

NPAs as a percent of total loans and OREO (f)


0.63 %

0.66 %

0.71 %

0.71 %

0.77 %

Criticized loans as a percent of total loans (c)


3.50 %

3.99 %

3.70 %

3.52 %

3.80 %

Classified loans as a percent of total loans (d)


2.18 %

2.36 %

1.89 %

1.93 %

2.03 %

Allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans


1.12 %

1.11 %

1.13 %

1.01 %

1.00 %

Total demand deposits as a percent of total deposits (b)


34.66 %

34.13 %

33.91 %

33.79 %

34.16 %


Capital Information (e)(g)(i)

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (h)


12.29 %

12.11 %

11.95 %

12.10 %

11.95 %

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio


12.72 %

12.54 %

12.39 %

12.54 %

12.39 %

Total risk-based capital ratio (tier 1 and tier 2)


13.78 %

13.79 %

13.71 %

13.75 %

13.58 %

Leverage ratio


9.91 %

9.74 %

9.83 %

9.80 %

9.73 %

Common equity tier 1 capital


$         893,970

$           875,454

$         857,036

$         845,200

$         833,128

Tier 1 capital


925,616

906,900

888,282

876,246

863,974

Total capital (tier 1 and tier 2)


1,002,226

997,309

982,929

960,820

946,724

Total risk-weighted assets


$      7,275,089

$        7,231,476

$      7,170,841

$      6,986,418

$      6,971,490

Total stockholders’ equity to total assets


12.50 %

12.29 %

12.09 %

12.31 %

12.01 %

Tangible equity to tangible assets (j)


8.79 %

8.53 %

8.26 %

8.34 %

8.01 %

(a)

Includes all loans and leases acquired and purchased in 2012 and thereafter.

(b)

The sum of non-interest-bearing deposits and interest-bearing demand accounts is considered total demand deposits.

(c)

Includes loans categorized as special mention, substandard, or doubtful.

(d)

Includes loans categorized as substandard or doubtful.

(e)

Data presented as of the end of the period indicated.

(f)

Nonperforming loans include loans 90+ days past due and accruing, renegotiated loans and nonaccrual loans. Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and OREO.

(g)

December 31, 2025 data based on preliminary analysis and subject to revision.

(h)

Peoples’ capital conservation buffer was 5.78% at December 31, 2025, 5.79% at September 30, 2025, 5.71% at June 30, 2025, 5.75% at March 31, 2025, and 5.58% at December 31, 2024 compared to required capital conservation buffer of 2.50%

(i)

Peoples has adopted the five-year transition to phase in the impact of the adoption of CECL on regulatory capital ratios.

(j)

This ratio represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the balance sheet impact of intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on both total stockholders’ equity and total assets. Additional information regarding the calculation of this ratio is included at the end of this news release under the caption of “Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited).”

 


PROVISION FOR (RECOVERY OF) CREDIT LOSSES INFORMATION


Three Months Ended


For the Year Ended


December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


December 31,


2025


2025


2024


2025


2024


(Dollars in thousands)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


Provision for credit losses

Provision for credit losses

$            7,801

$              7,004

$            6,014

$       41,315

$     23,524

Provision for checking account overdrafts

249

276

253

847

1,263

  Total provision for credit losses

$            8,050

$              7,280

$            6,267

$       42,162

$     24,787


Net Charge-Offs

Gross charge-offs

$            8,391

$              7,841

$          10,040

$       32,821

$     25,112

Recoveries

952

1,012

454

3,468

1,889

  Net charge-offs

$            7,439

$              6,829

$            9,586

$       29,353

$     23,223


Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries) by Type

Construction

$               (25)

$                   —

$                 —

$            (25)

$            —

Commercial real estate, other

(41)

26

195

231

304

Commercial and industrial

340

446

78

1,699

610

Premium finance

212

102

51

469

181

Leases

5,356

4,487

7,619

20,090

14,578

Residential real estate

24

31

99

98

34

Home equity lines of credit

2

27

41

4

Consumer, indirect

1,173

1,189

1,153

5,262

5,627

Consumer, direct

151

263

142

631

628

Deposit account overdrafts

247

258

249

857

1,257

  Total net charge-offs

$            7,439

$              6,829

$            9,586

$       29,353

$     23,223

As a percent of average total loans (annualized)

0.44 %

0.41 %

0.61 %

0.45 %

0.37 %


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)


December 31,


September 30,


June 30,


March 31,


December 31,


(Dollars in thousands)


2025


2025


2025


2025


2024

Trust assets under administration and management

$         2,219,650

$          2,271,536

$           2,138,439

$          2,037,992

$         2,061,267

Brokerage assets under administration and management

1,846,084

1,800,781

1,724,311

1,626,768

1,614,189

Mortgage loans serviced for others

322,139

323,347

326,710

337,279

346,189

Employees (full-time equivalent)

1,454

1,454

1,477

1,460

1,479

 


CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST INCOME (Unaudited)


Three Months Ended


December 31, 2025


September 30, 2025


December 31, 2024


(Dollars in thousands)


Balance


Income/


Expense


Yield/ Cost


Balance


Income/


Expense


Yield/ Cost


Balance


Income/


Expense


Yield/ Cost


Assets

Short-term investments


$      77,906


$        773


3.94 %

$      71,028

$       782

4.37 %

$    123,303

$    1,432

4.62 %

Investment securities (a)(b)


1,986,490


18,229


3.67 %

2,018,463

19,119

3.79 %

1,910,266

16,353

3.42 %

Loans (b)(c):

Construction


272,994


5,108


7.32 %

333,782

5,759

6.75 %

324,856

6,139

7.39 %

Commercial real estate, other


2,258,134


35,222


6.10 %

2,144,859

34,751

6.34 %

2,034,083

34,776

6.69 %

Commercial and industrial


1,500,548


24,910


6.50 %

1,428,843

25,090

6.87 %

1,259,636

23,467

7.29 %

Premium finance


260,833


4,868


7.30 %

273,730

5,820

8.32 %

277,219

5,772

8.15 %

Leases


368,453


9,663


10.26 %

390,499

9,520

9.54 %

412,686

11,528

10.93 %

Residential real estate (d)


978,507


13,143


5.37 %

990,040

13,466

5.44 %

909,719

12,125

5.33 %

Home equity lines of credit


251,730


4,771


7.52 %

245,024

4,765

7.72 %

234,189

4,669

7.93 %

Consumer, indirect


703,178


11,590


6.54 %

703,619

11,545

6.51 %

670,470

10,590

6.28 %

Consumer, direct


127,434


2,538


7.90 %

123,927

2,470

7.91 %

118,370

2,229

7.49 %

Total loans


6,721,811


111,813


6.54 %

6,634,323

113,186

6.71 %

6,241,228

111,295

7.01 %

Allowance for credit losses


(74,351)

(74,485)

(65,798)

Net loans


6,647,460

6,559,838

6,175,430

Total earning assets


8,711,856


130,815


5.92 %

8,649,329

133,087

6.07 %

8,208,999

129,080

6.20 %

Goodwill and other intangible assets


394,409

396,636

402,930

Other assets


524,509

528,305

534,128

Total assets


$ 9,630,774

$ 9,574,270

$ 9,146,057


Liabilities and Equity

Interest-bearing deposits:

Savings accounts


$    886,250


$        185


0.08 %

$    890,316

$       196

0.09 %

$    862,257

$       209

0.10 %

Governmental deposit accounts


774,267


4,278


2.19 %

787,079

4,745

2.39 %

811,633

5,233

2.56 %

Interest-bearing demand accounts


1,053,419


611


0.23 %

1,084,051

617

0.23 %

1,081,591

580

0.21 %

Money market deposit accounts


959,627


5,220


2.16 %

954,778

5,671

2.36 %

892,370

5,518

2.46 %

Retail certificates of deposit


1,999,726


17,745


3.52 %

2,007,768

18,094

3.58 %

1,904,274

20,037

4.19 %

Brokered deposits (e)


412,883


4,196


4.03 %

431,501

4,567

4.20 %

508,944

5,568

4.35 %

Total interest-bearing deposits


6,086,172


32,235


2.10 %

6,155,493

33,890

2.18 %

6,061,069

37,145

2.44 %

Short-term borrowings (e)


429,129


4,201


3.91 %

368,456

4,044

4.36 %

92,472

1,088

4.70 %

Long-term borrowings


211,244


3,064


5.74 %

229,388

3,525

6.07 %

237,835

4,025

6.69 %

Total borrowed funds


640,373


7,265


4.51 %

597,844

7,569

5.02 %

330,307

5,113

6.13 %

Total interest-bearing liabilities


6,726,545


39,500


2.33 %

6,753,337

41,459

2.44 %

6,391,376

42,258

2.63 %

Non-interest-bearing deposits


1,605,305

1,544,184

1,516,933

Other liabilities


102,419

113,981

117,151

Total liabilities


8,434,269

8,411,502

8,025,460

Stockholders’ equity


1,196,505

1,162,768

1,120,597

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity


$ 9,630,774

$ 9,574,270

$ 9,146,057

Net interest income/spread (b)


$   91,315


3.59 %

$  91,628

3.63 %

$  86,822

3.57 %

Net interest margin (b)


4.12 %

4.16 %

4.15 %

(a)

Average balances are based on carrying value.

(b)

Interest income and yields are presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis, using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.

(c)

Average balances include nonaccrual and impaired loans. Interest income includes interest earned and received on nonaccrual loans prior to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status. Loan fees included in interest income were immaterial for all periods presented.

(d)

Loans held for sale are included in the average loan balance listed. Related interest income on loans originated for sale prior to the loan being sold is included in loan interest income.

(e)

Interest related to interest rate swap transactions is included, as appropriate to the transaction, in interest expense on short-term FHLB advances and interest expense on brokered deposits for the periods presented in which FHLB advances and brokered deposits were being utilized.

 


CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST INCOME (Unaudited) — (Continued)


For the Year Ended


December 31, 2025


December 31, 2024


(Dollars in thousands)


Balance


Income/


Expense


Yield/ Cost


Balance


Income/


Expense


Yield/ Cost


Assets

Short-term investments


$            81,069


$         3,493


4.31 %

$          125,112

$           6,810

5.44 %

Investment securities (a)(b)


1,953,642


70,753


3.62 %

1,877,878

64,129

3.42 %

Loans (b)(c):

Construction


313,770


22,374


7.03 %

330,989

25,791

7.66 %

Commercial real estate, other


2,146,287


136,666


6.28 %

2,058,450

146,077

6.98 %

Commercial and industrial


1,398,410


96,637


6.82 %

1,237,068

95,609

7.60 %

Premium finance


265,302


22,016


8.18 %

259,374

22,134

8.39 %

Leases


384,519


39,668


10.17 %

416,728

47,498

11.21 %

Residential real estate (d)


974,804


51,050


5.24 %

921,725

47,017

5.10 %

Home equity lines of credit


242,509


18,458


7.61 %

227,046

18,414

8.11 %

Consumer, indirect


692,001


44,720


6.46 %

666,083

39,912

5.99 %

Consumer, direct


122,181


9,579


7.84 %

120,607

8,694

7.21 %

Total loans


6,539,783


441,168


6.68 %

6,238,070

451,146

7.14 %

Allowance for credit losses


(69,316)

(64,491)

Net loans


6,470,467

6,173,579

Total earning assets


8,505,178


515,414


6.01 %

8,176,569

522,085

6.32 %

Goodwill and other intangible assets


397,810

406,619

Other assets


521,992

539,655

Total assets


$       9,424,980

$       9,122,843


Liabilities and Equity

Interest-bearing deposits:

Savings accounts


$          886,299


$            818


0.09 %

$          882,748

$              885

0.10 %

Governmental deposit accounts


788,713


18,549


2.35 %

799,195

21,872

2.74 %

Interest-bearing demand accounts


1,067,748


2,315


0.22 %

1,089,688

2,118

0.19 %

Money market deposit accounts


941,861


21,775


2.31 %

845,547

21,434

2.53 %

Retail certificates of deposit


1,986,437


72,506


3.65 %

1,774,419

74,509

4.20 %

Brokered deposit (e)


456,594


19,202


4.21 %

492,390

21,295

4.32 %

Total interest-bearing deposits


6,127,652


135,165


2.21 %

5,883,987

142,113

2.42 %

Short-term borrowings (e)


246,823


10,142


4.11 %

301,306

15,545

5.16 %

Long-term borrowings


227,866


13,769


6.01 %

234,472

14,418

6.11 %

Total borrowed funds


474,689


23,911


5.02 %

535,778

29,963

5.57 %

Total interest-bearing liabilities


6,602,341


159,076


2.41 %

6,419,765

172,076

2.68 %

Non-interest-bearing deposits


1,555,545

1,491,019

Other liabilities


109,531

128,267

Total liabilities


8,267,417

8,039,051

Stockholders’ equity


1,157,563

1,083,792

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity


$       9,424,980

$       9,122,843

Net interest income/spread (b)


$     356,338


3.60 %

$       350,009

3.64 %

Net interest margin (b)


4.14 %

4.21 %

(a)

Average balances are based on carrying value.

(b)

Interest income and yields are presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis, using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.

(c)

Average balances include nonaccrual and impaired loans. Interest income includes interest earned and received on nonaccrual loans prior to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status. Loan fees included in interest income were immaterial for all periods presented.

(d)

Loans held for sale are included in the average loan balance listed. Related interest income on loans originated for sale prior to the loan being sold is included in loan interest income.

(e)

Interest related to interest rate swap transactions is included, as appropriate to the transaction, in interest expense on short-term FHLB advances and interest expense on brokered deposits for the periods presented in which FHLB advances and brokered deposits were being utilized.

NON-US GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited)

The following non-US GAAP financial measures used by Peoples provide information useful to investors in understanding Peoples’ operating performance and trends, and facilitate comparisons with the performance of Peoples’ peers. The following tables summarize the non-US GAAP financial measures derived from amounts reported in Peoples’ consolidated financial statements:


Three Months Ended


For the Year Ended


December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


December 31,


(Dollars in thousands)


2025


2025


2024


2025


2024


Efficiency ratio:

Total non-interest expense

$           71,294

$            69,894

$           70,503

$ 282,337

$ 273,816

Less: amortization of other intangible assets

2,210

2,211

2,800

8,845

11,161

Adjusted total non-interest expense

69,084

67,683

67,703

273,492

262,655

Total non-interest income

26,272

23,827

25,089

104,078

99,366

Less: net (loss) gain on investment securities

(77)

(2,580)

12

(2,659)

(416)

Less: net loss on asset disposals and other transactions

(1,908)

(478)

(1,746)

(3,027)

(3,310)

Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses

28,257

26,885

26,823

109,764

103,092

Net interest income

91,049

91,349

86,536

355,230

348,701

Add: fully tax-equivalent adjustment (a)

266

279

286

1,108

1,308

Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis

91,315

91,628

86,822

356,338

350,009

Adjusted revenue

$         119,572

$          118,513

$         113,645

$ 466,102

$ 453,101

Efficiency ratio

57.78 %

57.11 %

59.57 %

58.68 %

57.97 %

(a)

Tax effect is calculated using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.

 


NON-US GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited) — (Continued)


At or For the Three Months Ended


December 31,


September 30,


June 30,


March 31,


December 31,


(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


2025


2025


2025


2025


2024


Tangible equity:

Total stockholders’ equity

$     1,206,602

$     1,182,776

$     1,153,350

$     1,137,821

$     1,111,590

Less: goodwill and other intangible assets

393,319

395,535

397,785

400,099

402,422

Tangible equity

$        813,283

$        787,241

$        755,565

$        737,722

$        709,168


Tangible assets:

Total assets

$     9,649,630

$     9,623,944

$     9,540,608

$     9,246,000

$     9,254,247

Less: goodwill and other intangible assets

393,319

395,535

397,785

400,099

402,422

Tangible assets

$     9,256,311

$     9,228,409

$     9,142,823

$     8,845,901

$     8,851,825


Tangible book value per common share:

Tangible equity

$        813,283

$        787,241

$        755,565

$        737,722

$        709,168

Common shares outstanding

35,714,484

35,705,369

35,673,721

35,669,100

35,563,590

Tangible book value per common share

$            22.77

$            22.05

$            21.18

$            20.68

$            19.94


Tangible equity to tangible assets ratio:

Tangible equity

$        813,283

$        787,241

$        755,565

$        737,722

$        709,168

Tangible assets

$     9,256,311

$     9,228,409

$     9,142,823

$     8,845,901

$     8,851,825

Tangible equity to tangible assets

8.79 %

8.53 %

8.26 %

8.34 %

8.01 %

 


Three Months Ended


For the Year Ended


December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


December 31,


(Dollars in thousands)


2025


2025


2024


2025


2024


Pre-provision net revenue:

Income before income taxes

$               37,977

$               38,002

$               34,855

$         134,809

$         149,464

Add: provision for credit losses

8,050

7,280

6,267

42,162

24,787

Add: net loss on OREO

851

1,228

821

1,230

Add: net loss on investment securities

77

2,580

2,659

428

Add: net loss on other assets

210

424

446

1,231

1,916

Add: net loss on other transactions

847

54

60

975

152

Pre-provision net revenue

$               48,012

$               48,340

$               42,856

$         182,657

$         177,977

 


NON-US GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited) — (Continued)


Three Months Ended


For the Year Ended


December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


December 31,



(Dollars in thousands)


2025


2025


2024


2025


2024


Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items:

Net income

$         31,754

$         29,476

$        26,930

$  106,778

$   117,205

Add: net loss on investment securities

77

2,580

2,659

428

Less: tax effect of net loss on investment securities (a)

16

542

558

90

Less: net gain on investment securities

12

12

Add: tax effect of net gain on investment securities (a)

3

3

Add: net loss on asset disposals and other transactions

1,908

478

1,746

3,027

3,310

Less: tax effect of net loss on asset disposals and other transactions (a)

401

100

367

636

695

Add: acquisition-related expenses (benefit)

1,144

169

Less: tax effect of acquisition-related expenses (benefit) (a)

240

35

Net income adjusted for non-core items

$         33,322

$         31,892

$        29,204

$  111,270

$   120,283

Days in the period

92

92

92

365

366

Days in the year

365

365

366

365

366

Annualized net income

$       125,981

$       116,943

$      107,135

$  106,778

$   117,205

Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items

$       132,201

$       126,528

$      116,181

$  111,270

$   120,283


Return on average assets:

Annualized net income

$       125,981

$       116,943

$      107,135

$  106,778

$   117,205

Total average assets

$    9,630,774

$    9,574,270

$   9,146,057

$  9,424,980

$  9,122,843

Return on average assets

1.31 %

1.22 %

1.17 %

1.13 %

1.28 %


Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items:

Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items

$       132,201

$       126,528

$      116,181

$  111,270

$   120,283

Total average assets

$    9,630,774

$    9,574,270

$   9,146,057

$  9,424,980

$  9,122,843

Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items

1.37 %

1.32 %

1.27 %

1.18 %

1.32 %

(a)

Tax effect is calculated using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.

 


NON-US GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited) — (Continued)


For the Three Months Ended


For the Year Ended


December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


December 31,


(Dollars in thousands)


2025


2025


2024


2025


2024


Annualized net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets:

Net income

$         31,754

$        29,476

$        26,930

$      106,778

$       117,205

Add: amortization of other intangible assets

2,210

2,211

2,800

8,845

11,161

Less: tax effect of amortization of other intangible assets (a)

464

464

588

1,857

2,344

Net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets

$         33,500

$        31,223

$        29,142

$      113,766

$       126,022

Days in the period

92

92

92

365

366

Days in the year

365

365

366

365

366

Annualized net income

$       125,981

$      116,943

$      107,135

$      106,778

$       117,205

Annualized net income excluding amortization of other
intangible assets

$       132,908

$      123,874

$      115,934

$      113,766

$       126,022


Average tangible equity:

Total average stockholders’ equity

$    1,196,505

$   1,162,768

$   1,120,597

$   1,157,563

$    1,083,792

Less: average goodwill and other intangible assets

394,409

396,636

402,930

397,810

406,619

Average tangible equity

$       802,096

$      766,132

$      717,667

$      759,753

$       677,173


Return on average stockholders’ equity ratio:

Annualized net income

$       125,981

$      116,943

$      107,135

$      106,778

$       117,205

Average stockholders’ equity

$    1,196,505

$   1,162,768

$   1,120,597

$   1,157,563

$    1,083,792

Return on average stockholders’ equity

10.53 %

10.06 %

9.56 %

9.22 %

10.81 %


Return on average tangible equity ratio:

Annualized net income excluding
amortization of other intangible assets

$       132,908

$      123,874

$      115,934

$      113,766

$       126,022

Average tangible equity

$       802,096

$      766,132

$      717,667

$      759,753

$       677,173

Return on average tangible equity

16.57 %

16.17 %

16.15 %

14.97 %

18.61 %

(a)

Tax effect is calculated using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.

 

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Solidion Technology Awarded Its Third Grant From The U.S. Army STTR Program

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Grant Proceeds Will Accelerate Research Into Advanced Fiber-based Electronic Battery Systems

DALLAS, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology Inc. (“Solidion” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STI), an advanced battery technology solutions provider, was notified by the U.S. Department of War/Army STTR Program that it has been awarded a grant to develop an advanced fiber-based electronic battery system built on a coaxial carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn architecture. This marks the third grant Solidion has received in the last six months.

The Company previously announced that it had received the prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), for innovation in Electrochemical Graphitization in Molten Salts (E-GRIMS) as well as a grant to advance research and development of Electrochemical Manufacturing of High-Performance Graphite Based on Biomass-Derived Carbon funded by ARPA-E, the Advanced Research Projects Agency, from their highly competitive OPEN program and to scale up the synthesis of a carbon-nanosphere material that will be used as an anti-corrosive additive in molten-salts-based heat transfer fluids for advanced molten salt nuclear reactors.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF SOLIDION’S THIRD GOVERNMENT GRANT

  • Collaboration: Research to be conducted jointly with The University of Texas at Dallas

  • Diversification: This innovation is a flexible, rechargeable lithium-ion battery in fiber form: a CNT yarn serves as both the structural core and current collector of the anode, integrated with Solidion’s silicon (Si) as the high-capacity anode material.

Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology, stated:

“Advancements in advanced fiber based electronic battery systems are a part of the larger commitment by the Department of War to innovate and collaborate with cutting edge U.S. companies such as Solidion.”

About Solidion Technology, Inc.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with pilot production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, Solidion’s (NASDAQ: STI) core business includes manufacturing of battery materials and components, as well as development and production of next-generation batteries for energy storage systems, including including UPS systems serving the artificial intelligence (AI) data center market and electric vehicles for ground, aerospace, and sea transportation. Solidion holds a portfolio of over 525 patents, covering innovations such as high-capacity, silane gas free and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies.

For more information, please visit www.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

Forward-Looking Statements

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