Net Interest Margin Expands for Eighth Quarter to 2.87%

Net interest margin expanded for the eighth consecutive quarter. Net interest margin increased 29 basis points, from 2.58% for the first quarter of 2025 to 2.87% for the first quarter of 2026. Net interest margin grew 14 basis points when compared to 2.73% for the fourth quarter of 2025. Book value per share increased from $17.72 as of March 31, 2025 to $19.00 as of March 31, 2026, a 7.2% increase. Reports CET1 ratio 15.4%. Chris Bergstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The first quarter of 2026 marks the eighth consecutive quarter of net interest margin improvement. Of the 29 basis points of margin improvement over the last year, 14 basis points of that increase occurred during the first quarter of 2026. Increased margin and $103 million in loan growth over the last twelve months enabled the Company to grow both net income and earnings per share by 27%. Our asset quality remains outstanding. We expect the SBA to pay their guarantee and resolve our one non-accruing loan. With 16.5% total risk-based capital, we have the requisite equity to grow loans at appropriate risk-adjusted returns. Alternatively, we have ample excess capital to build upon the 103,000 shares we repurchased during the first quarter. Our priorities remain unchanged. We continue to invest in technology and personnel to cultivate new relationships and deepen existing ones. We remain focused on delivering tailored banking services and exceptional client experiences. As demonstrated by the nearly 23% increase in our share price from March 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and our increased quarterly cash dividend rate, we believe our balance sheet allows us to focus on continued growth, and drive increased returns and shareholder value."