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Stock Performance: Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (BRBS) has seen an 8.6% increase in stock value over the past three months, outperforming the industry and the S&P 500, despite challenges in the banking sector.

Recent Developments: The company received a notification terminating a Consent Order from its regulator and reported improved third-quarter results, driven by increased net interest income and effective cost-control measures.

Strategic Focus: BRBS is de-risking its balance sheet by exiting fintech-related deposits and reducing non-core loan exposure, aiming to enhance traditional banking growth and improve asset quality.

Market Position: While facing competition from larger banks and fintechs, BRBS's community banking model in Virginia and North Carolina supports steady growth, although its higher valuation compared to peers suggests limited upside potential unless core growth and profitability continue to improve.

Financial Performance: AmeriServ Financial, Inc. reported a net income of $2.54 million for Q3 2025, a 115% increase from $1.18 million in Q3 2024, with earnings per share rising from $0.07 to $0.15. For the nine-month period, net income reached $4.17 million, up 56.3% from the previous year.

Revenue Growth: The increase in revenue was driven by a significant rise in net interest income, which grew by $4.8 million or 18.2% year-over-year, attributed to improved net interest margins and effective balance sheet management.

Expense Management: Non-interest expenses decreased by 3.9% for the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, despite a slight increase in Q3 expenses, indicating effective cost control measures by the company.

Dividends and Future Outlook: The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, reflecting a 4% annualized yield. Management anticipates continued improvement in net interest margins and overall financial performance due to favorable monetary policy changes.