\n| \n 1<\/sup> Non-GAAP measure. See \u201cNon-GAAP Financial Measures\u201d for more information and see the Non-GAAP Reconciliations.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n 2 <\/sup>Core deposits include all deposits less brokered and one-way buy Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (\u201cCDARS\u201d) deposits.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\nNet Interest Income and Net Interest Margin<\/b><\/p>\n \nNet interest income was $49.4 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $48.1 million for the prior quarter. Average earning assets totaled $5.71 billion, an increase of $193.1 million from the prior quarter. The balances of average earning assets increased quarter-over-quarter, primarily from an increase in average loans and leases of $165.5 million, average federal funds sold and other earning assets of $20.5 million and average securities of $7.1 million. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $218.0 million from the prior quarter, primarily attributable to an increase in average interest-bearing deposits of $258.9 million, offset by a decrease in average borrowings of $41.0 million.<\/p>\n \nThe tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.45% for the third quarter of 2026, down from 3.52% for the prior quarter. The decrease is primarily attributable to higher funding costs, which more than offset the improvement in earning-asset yields. The yield on loans and leases, excluding loan fees, fully taxable equivalent (\u201cFTE\u201d) was 5.99% for the third quarter of 2026, compared to 5.95% for the prior quarter.<\/p>\n \nThe cost of total deposits for the third quarter of 2026 was 2.26%, compared to 2.15% in the prior quarter. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 2.81% for the third quarter of 2026, compared to 2.74% in the prior quarter. The cost of average interest-bearing deposits was 2.71% for the third quarter of 2026, compared to 2.62% for the prior quarter, an increase of 9 basis points.<\/p>\n \nThe following table presents selected interest rates and yields for the periods indicated:<\/p>\n \n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Three Months Ended<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nSep<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nJun<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nIncrease<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nSelected Interest Rates and Yields<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(Decrease)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nYield on loans and leases, excluding loan fees, FTE<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n5.95<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n0.04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nYield on loans and leases, FTE<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n6.08<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n6.07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n0.01<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nYield on earning assets, FTE<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5.72<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n5.70<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n0.02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nCost of interest-bearing deposits<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2.71<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n2.62<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n0.09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nCost of total deposits<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2.26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n2.15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n0.11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nCost of interest-bearing liabilities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2.81<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n2.74<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n0.07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nNet interest margin, FTE<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3.45<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n3.52<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n(0.07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases and Credit Quality<\/b><\/p>\n \nAt September 30, 2026, the allowance for credit losses was $45.6 million. The allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases was 0.94% as of September 30, 2026, down from 0.97% as of June 30, 2026. Provision for credit losses was $687 thousand for the third quarter, compared with $1.5 million for the prior quarter. The third-quarter provision included $1.1 million related to loans and leases, partially offset by a $371 thousand release of the reserve for unfunded commitments.<\/p>\n \nThe following table presents detailed information related to the provision for credit losses for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands)<\/i>:<\/p>\n\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Three Months Ended<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nSep<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nJun<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nIncrease<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAllowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases Rollforward<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(Decrease)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nBeginning balance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n45,252<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n43,950<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,302<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nCharge-offs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(782<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(658<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(124<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nRecoveries<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n121<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n105<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nNet charge-offs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(661<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(553<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(108<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nProvision for credit losses (1)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,058<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,855<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(797<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nEnding balance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n45,649<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n45,252<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n397<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAllowance for credit losses to total loans and leases<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.94<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.97<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(0.03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n \n\n| \n (1)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \nThe current quarter-ended and prior quarter-ended provision excludes an unfunded commitments release of $371 thousand and $392 thousand, respectively. At September 30, 2026, and June 30, 2026, the unfunded commitment liability totaled $3.7 million and $4.1 million, respectively.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n \nNonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of total loans and leases was 0.28% as of September 30, 2026, and 0.25% as of June 30, 2026. Total nonperforming assets (which include nonaccrual loans and leases, loans and leases past due 90 days or more and still accruing, other real estate owned and other repossessed assets) as a percentage of total assets was 0.25% as of September 30, 2026, and 0.23% as of June 30, 2026.<\/p>\n \nThe following table presents detailed information related to credit quality for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands)<\/i>:<\/p>\n\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n As of Three Months Ended<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nSep<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nJun<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nIncrease<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nCredit Quality<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(Decrease)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nNonaccrual loans and leases<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n13,602<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n11,474<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,128<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nLoans and leases past due 90 days or more and still accruing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nTotal nonperforming loans and leases<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n13,602<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n11,474<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,128<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOther real estate owned<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOther repossessed assets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,072<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,754<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(682<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nTotal nonperforming assets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n15,674<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n14,228<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,446<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nNonperforming loans and leases to total loans and leases<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nNonperforming assets to total assets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n Noninterest Income<\/b><\/p>\n \nNoninterest income increased by $245 thousand to $8.1 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $7.9 million for the prior quarter. The third quarter increase was primarily attributable to increases in service charges on deposit accounts and mortgage banking income.<\/p>\n \nThe following table presents detailed information related to noninterest income for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands)<\/i>:<\/p>\n\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Three Months Ended<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nSep<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nJun<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nIncrease<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nNoninterest Income<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(Decrease)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nService charges on deposit accounts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,001<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,881<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n120<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nGain on sale of securities, net<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n54<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(54<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nMortgage banking income<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n916<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n109<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nInvestment services<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,747<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,724<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nInterchange and debit card transaction fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,747<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,676<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n71<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOther<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,611<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,635<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nTotal noninterest income<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n8,131<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n7,886<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n245<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n Noninterest Expense<\/b><\/p>\n \nNoninterest expense increased $2.4 million to $36.4 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $34.0 million for the prior quarter. The increase was driven primarily by a $1.0 million increase in other real estate and loan related expenses, a $601 thousand increase in salaries and employee benefits, and higher professional services and other expenses.<\/p>\n \nThe following table presents detailed information related to noninterest expense for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands)<\/i>:<\/p>\n\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Three Months Ended<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nSep<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nJun<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nIncrease<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nNoninterest Expense<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(Decrease)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nSalaries and employee benefits<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n21,616<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n21,015<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n601<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOccupancy and equipment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3,513<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3,351<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n162<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nFDIC insurance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n906<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n920<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOther real estate and loan related expenses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,800<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n806<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n994<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAdvertising and marketing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n504<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n408<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n96<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nData processing and technology<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,692<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,683<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nProfessional services<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,541<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,366<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n175<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAmortization of intangibles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n450<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n454<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOther<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3,334<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,952<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n382<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nTotal noninterest expense<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n36,356<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n33,955<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,401<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n Income Tax Expense<\/b><\/p>\n \nIncome tax expense was $1.9 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared with $4.2 million for the prior quarter. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $2.6 million tax benefit recognized in connection with the Company\u2019s purchase of transferable energy tax credits during the quarter.<\/p>\n Balance Sheet Trends<\/b><\/p>\n \nTotal assets at September 30, 2026, were $6.32 billion compared to $5.86 billion at December 31, 2025. The $460.0 million increase was primarily attributable to increases in loans and leases of $493.1 million, and increases in other assets of $44.6 million, partially offset by a $99.5 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents.<\/p>\n \nTotal liabilities were $5.74 billion at September 30, 2026, compared to $5.31 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $431.2 million. Total deposits increased $423.4 million, which was driven primarily by increases in money market and savings deposits of $321.5 million, interest-bearing demand deposits of $117.6 million, and time deposits of $127.1 million, offset by a decline in noninterest-bearing demand deposits of $142.8 million. In addition, other liabilities increased by $10.3 million and borrowings decreased by $2.7 million.<\/p>\n \nShareholders’ equity at September 30, 2026, totaled $581.3 million, an increase of $28.8 million from December 31, 2025. The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily driven by net income of $48.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, offset by an increase of $16.9 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss and dividends paid of $4.5 million. Tangible book value per common share1<\/sup> was $28.50 at September 30, 2026, compared to $26.85 at December 31, 2025. Tangible common equity1<\/sup> as a percentage of tangible assets1<\/sup> was 7.83% at September 30, 2026, compared with 7.93% at December 31, 2025.<\/p>\n\nThe following table presents selected balance sheet information for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands)<\/i>:<\/p>\n\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nSep<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nDec<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nIncrease<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nSelected Balance Sheet Information<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(Decrease)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nTotal assets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n6,320,798<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5,860,810<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n459,988<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | <\/tr>\n \n| \n \nTotal liabilities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5,739,542<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5,308,318<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n431,224<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nTotal equity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n581,256<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n552,492<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n28,764<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nSecurities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n676,011<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n662,003<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n14,008<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nLoans and leases<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4,856,692<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4,363,582<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n493,110<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nDeposits<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5,576,210<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5,152,789<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n423,421<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n Conference Call Information<\/b><\/p>\n \nSmartFinancial issued this earnings release for the third quarter of 2026 on Monday, October 19, 2026, and will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. To access this interactive teleconference, dial (833) 461-5787 and enter the Meeting ID: 955 254 100<\/b>. A link to a replay of the conference call will be available on the Company\u2019s webpage through October 21, 2027. Conference call materials will be published on the Company\u2019s webpage located at https:\/\/www.smartfinancialinc.com\/CorporateProfile<\/a>, at 9:00 a.m. ET prior to the conference call.<\/p>\n\n\n| ________________<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n 1<\/sup> Non-GAAP measure. See \u201cNon-GAAP Financial Measures\u201d for more information and see the Non-GAAP Reconciliations.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\nAbout SmartFinancial, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n \nSmartFinancial, Inc., based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is the bank holding company for SmartBank. SmartBank is a full-service commercial bank founded in 2007, with branches across Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and Georgia and a loan production office in Tennessee. Recruiting the best people, delivering exceptional client service, strategic branching, and a disciplined approach to lending have contributed to SmartBank\u2019s success. More information about SmartFinancial can be found on its website: www.smartfinancialinc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\nNon-GAAP Financial Measures<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Statements included in this earnings release include measures not recognized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (\u201cGAAP\u201d) and therefore are considered Non-GAAP financial measures (\u201cNon-GAAP\u201d) and should be read along with the accompanying tables, which provide a reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures. SmartFinancial management uses several Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios derived therefrom in its analysis of the Company’s performance, including:<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n (1)<\/sup> Operating earnings<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n (11)<\/sup> Operating return on average assets<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (2)<\/sup> Operating revenue<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n (12)<\/sup> Operating PPNR return on average assets<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (3)<\/sup> Operating noninterest income<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n (13)<\/sup> Operating return on average shareholders\u2019 equity<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (4)<\/sup> Operating noninterest expense<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n (14)<\/sup> Return on average tangible common equity<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (5)<\/sup> Operating pre-provision net revenue (\u201cPPNR\u201d) earnings<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n (15)<\/sup> Operating return on average tangible common equity<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (6)<\/sup> Tangible common equity<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n (16)<\/sup> Operating noninterest income\/average assets<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (7)<\/sup> Average tangible common equity<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n (17)<\/sup> Operating noninterest expense\/average assets<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (8)<\/sup> Tangible book value per common share<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n (18)<\/sup> Tangible common equity to tangible assets<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (9)<\/sup> Tangible assets<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n (19)<\/sup> Operating earnings per common share<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (10)<\/sup> Operating efficiency ratio<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n A detailed reconciliation and definition of these items and the ratios derived therefrom is available in the Non-GAAP reconciliations.<\/i><\/p>\n Management believes that Non-GAAP financial measures provide additional useful information that allows investors to evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and provide meaningful comparisons to its peers. Management also believes these Non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ ability to compare period-to-period financial results and allow investors and Company management to view our operating results excluding the impact of items that are not reflective of the underlying operating performance.<\/i><\/p>\n Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider SmartFinancial’s performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the Company. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the results or financial condition as reported under GAAP.<\/i><\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n This news release may contain statements that are based on management\u2019s current estimates or expectations of future events or future results, and that may be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not historical in nature and can generally be identified by such words as \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cseek,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d and similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results of SmartFinancial to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, among others,<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n| \n (1)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n risks associated with our growth strategy, including a failure to implement our growth plans or an inability to manage our growth effectively;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (2)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n claims and litigation arising from our business activities and from the companies we acquire, which may relate to contractual issues, environmental laws, fiduciary responsibility, and other matters;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (3)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n general risks related to our disposition, merger and acquisition activity, including risks associated with our pursuit of future acquisitions or sales;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (4)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n changes in management\u2019s plans for the future;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (5)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n prevailing, or changes in, economic or political conditions (including those resulting from the current administration and Congress), particularly in our market areas, including the effects of declines in the real estate market, high unemployment rates, inflationary pressures, elevated interest rates and slowdowns in economic growth, as well as the financial stress on borrowers as a result of the foregoing;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (6)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n our ability to anticipate interest rate changes and manage interest rate risk (including the impact of higher interest rates on macroeconomic conditions, competition, and the cost of doing business and the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our financial projections, models and guidance);<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (7)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n tariffs or trade wars (including reduced consumer spending, lower economic growth or recession, reduced demand for U.S. exports, disruptions to supply chains, and decreased demand for other banking products and services);<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (8)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n uncertain duration of trade conflicts and the magnitude of the impact that proposed tariffs may have on our customers\u2019 businesses;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (9)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n increased technology and cybersecurity risks, including generative artificial intelligence risks;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (10)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n the impact of a failure in, or breach of, our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with whom we do business, including as a result of cyber-attacks or an increase in the incidence or severity of fraud, illegal payments, security breaches or other illegal acts impacting us and our customers;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (11)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n credit risk associated with our lending activities;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (12)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n changes in loan demand, real estate values, or competition;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (13)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n developments in our mortgage banking business, including loan modifications, general demand, and the effects of judicial or regulatory requirements or guidance;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (14)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (15)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n changes in applicable laws, rules, or regulations;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (16)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n adverse results from current or future litigation, regulatory examinations or other legal and\/or regulatory actions;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (17)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n potential impacts of any adverse developments in the banking industry, including the impacts on customer confidence, deposit outflows, liquidity and the regulatory response thereto;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (18)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n significant turbulence or a disruption in the capital or financial markets and the effect of a fall in stock market prices on our investment securities;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (19)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n the effects of war or other conflicts;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (20)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n the impact of government actions or inactions, including a prolonged shutdown of the federal government; and<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (21)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n other general competitive, economic, political, and market factors, including those affecting our business, operations, pricing, products, or services.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n These and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in SmartFinancial\u2019s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K, in each case filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d) and available on the SEC\u2019s website (www.sec.gov<\/a>). Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. SmartFinancial disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release, which speak only as of the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.<\/i><\/p>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |