Category: Banking

  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Passage of Bills during ‘Crypto Week’

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05)

    WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statements in response to the passage of three digital asset-related pieces of legislation: the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY), Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS) Act, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.

    On the CLARITY Act:
    “For too long, our entrepreneurs and investors have faced uncertainty from federal regulators involving digital assets,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “The CLARITY Act bill finally sets the ground rules, reins in regulatory overreach, and empowers the next generation of digital market builders to thrive here in the United States, not overseas.”

    On the GENIUS Act:
    “Stablecoins present a major opportunity to modernize payments. The GENIUS Act strikes the right balance by fostering innovation while putting clear guardrails in place,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “It’s a serious, thoughtful approach to payments innovation—without handing the keys to Washington bureaucrats.”

    On the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act:
    “A government-controlled digital dollar is a direct threat to privacy, financial freedom, and the American way of life,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. That’s why I’m a proud cosponsor of the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which ensures that no federal agency can use a Central Bank Digital Currency to monitor or control how law-abiding Americans spend their money.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Cramer, Fetterman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Payment Choice

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Payment Choice Act to preserve payment options for consumers. This legislation ensures customers can use cash as a form of payment and are able to do so without being charged higher prices.

    “Cash is still legal tender in the United States, despite some businesses’ exclusive acceptance of electronic payments,” said Cramer. “Forcing the use of credit and debit cards or imposing premium prices on goods and services paid for with cash limits consumer choice. Americans should have the option of using cards or cash, but they should be the ones who make that choice.”

    “It’s simple: if you’re open for business in America, you should take U.S. dollars,” said Fetterman. “I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan Payment Choice Act with Senator Cramer because every American should be able to use paper currency if they choose. We have millions of people in this country who don’t have access to bank accounts, and they must be able to go shopping with their hard-earned dollars.”

    Ensuring cash remains a viable payment option is vital for small businesses across the country, not to mention the millions of underbanked Americans who rely on consumer choice in payment for goods and services,” said Amusement & Music Operators Association President Brian Brotsch.

    “The National ATM Council extends its sincerest thanks and appreciation to Senator Cramer and Senator Fetterman for their outstanding leadership and commitment to preserving the role of U.S. currency as legal tender and as a payment option for in-person purchases of basic goods and services,” said Bruce Renard, NAC’s Executive Director. “The continued vitality and universality of cash in America is essential to maintaining the US Dollar’s position abroad as the world’s premier fiat currency, while also preserving personal financial freedom of choice and purchasing privacy for us all here at home.”  

    While the majority of American households have access to financial services, 4.5% of U.S. households do not have a checking or savings account. Those without access to financial services are more likely to have lower incomes, less education, or be a member of a racial or ethnic minority group. Despite a decline in cash payments during the last few years, this demographic still represents nearly 20% of all payments in the U.S. economy.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Prison for Robbing Five Suburban Chicago Financial Institutions

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    CHICAGO — A man who robbed four banks and a credit union in the Chicago suburbs has been sentenced to more than seven and a half years in federal prison. 

    CHARLES LAWLER entered the financial institutions and presented demand notes while his friend, TARANDLE LEE, waited outside as the getaway driver.  Together, the pair robbed three banks and a credit union, while Lawler also robbed an additional bank by himself.

    The robberies were as follows:

    • Sept. 22, 2021: Lawler robbed BMO Harris Bank in Naperville, Ill.
    • Sept. 28, 2021: Lawler and Lee robbed Old Second Bank in Lisle, Ill.
    • Oct. 6, 2021: Lawler and Lee robbed Bank Financial in Westmont, Ill.
    • Jan. 3, 2022: Lawler and Lee robbed BMO Harris Bank in Woodridge, Ill.
    • April 14, 2022: Lawler and Lee robbed DuPage Credit Union in Downers Grove, Ill.

    Lawler, 54, of Villa Park, Ill., was arrested in 2023 and has remained detained in law enforcement custody.  He pleaded guilty to the first three robberies and stipulated to his role in the final two.  On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman sentenced Lawler to seven years and eight months in federal prison.

    Lee, 45, of Bolingbrook, Ill., was arrested in 2023 and has remained detained in law enforcement custody.  A federal jury in Chicago earlier this year convicted Lee on all four robbery counts against him.  Lee’s sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.

    Lawler’s sentence was announced by Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Douglas S. DePodesta, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI.  Valuable assistance was provided by the Downers Grove, Ill. Police Department, Bellwood, Ill. Police Department, Woodridge, Ill. Police Department, and Villa Park, Ill. Police Department.  The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alejandro G. Ortega and Jonathan L. Shih.

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  • MIL-OSI: Stifel Financial Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ST. LOUIS, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The company will host a conference call to review the results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time that same day. The conference call may include forward-looking statements.

    All interested parties are invited to listen to Stifel Chairman and CEO Ronald J. Kruszewski by dialing (866) 409-1555 and referencing participant ID 2769458. A live audio webcast of the call, as well as a presentation highlighting the company’s results, will be available through Stifel’s website, www.stifel.com. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the broadcast will be available through the above-referenced website beginning approximately one hour following the completion of the call.

    Stifel Company Information
    Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners and Miller Buckfire business divisions; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; in Canada through Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc.; and in the United Kingdom and Europe through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

    Stifel Investor Relations Contact
    Joel Jeffrey, Senior Vice President
    (212) 271-3610 direct
    investorrelations@stifel.com                                

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  • MIL-OSI: Stifel Financial Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ST. LOUIS, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The company will host a conference call to review the results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time that same day. The conference call may include forward-looking statements.

    All interested parties are invited to listen to Stifel Chairman and CEO Ronald J. Kruszewski by dialing (866) 409-1555 and referencing participant ID 2769458. A live audio webcast of the call, as well as a presentation highlighting the company’s results, will be available through Stifel’s website, www.stifel.com. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the broadcast will be available through the above-referenced website beginning approximately one hour following the completion of the call.

    Stifel Company Information
    Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners and Miller Buckfire business divisions; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; in Canada through Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc.; and in the United Kingdom and Europe through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

    Stifel Investor Relations Contact
    Joel Jeffrey, Senior Vice President
    (212) 271-3610 direct
    investorrelations@stifel.com                                

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  • MIL-OSI: Dime Honored as Lending Partner of The Year by NHSNYC

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) (the “Company” or “Dime”), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “Bank”), announced that Dime is being honored as the Lending Partner of the Year at Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City’s Bridging the Gap Gala being held on October 7th, 2025. NHSNYC is committed to increasing access to critical resources, strengthening their ability to meet the evolving needs of our shared community, and ensuring housing stability and financial security for more New Yorkers.

    ABOUT DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.

    Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for Dime Community Bank, a New York State-chartered trust company with over $14 billion in assets and the number one deposit market share among community banks on Greater Long Island (1).

    Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
    Investor Relations Contact:
    Avinash Reddy
    Senior Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
    Phone: 718-782-6200; Ext. 5909
    Email: avinash.reddy@dime.com

    ¹ Aggregate deposit market share for Kings, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk counties for community banks with less than $20 billion in assets.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
    Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated.

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  • MIL-OSI: Chemung Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ELMIRA, N.Y., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chemung Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) (Nasdaq: CHMG), the parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company (the “Bank”), today reported a net loss of $6.5 million, or $1.35 per share, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $6.0 million, or $1.26 per share, for the first quarter of 2025, and net income of $5.0 million, or $1.05 per share, for the second quarter of 2024.

    “The Corporation executed two major components of a transformational balance sheet repositioning in the second quarter by issuing subordinated debt and selling a significant portion of our securities portfolio,” said Anders M. Tomson, President and CEO of Chemung Financial Corporation. “These strategic actions strengthen our regulatory capital position, improved commercial real estate concentration ratios, and enhanced our flexibility in funding loan growth in key expansion markets while positioning the Corporation to benefit from lower funding costs beginning in the third quarter,” Tomson added.

    “Core operating results for the quarter were solid and we remain encouraged by continued success in executing on principal initiatives. These results reflect the resilience of our customer base and the disciplined approach taken by our organization,” said Tomson. “The recent addition of deposit focused team members in our growth markets will complement the strong loan pipelines we are seeing across our footprint,” concluded Tomson.

    Second Quarter Highlights:

    • The Corporation issued $45.0 million in aggregate principal Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes on June 10, 2025, due June 2035. The notes qualify as tier 2 capital at Chemung Financial Corporation.
    • Available for sale securities with a book value of $245.5 million were sold in June 2025 as part of a balance sheet repositioning in conjunction with the Corporation’s subordinated debt issuance, resulting in a realized pre-tax loss of $17.5 million. Proceeds from the sales totaled $227.3 million.
    • Non-GAAP net income and earnings per share, excluding the impact of one-time items, was $6.3 million and $1.31, respectively, for the second quarter of 2025.1
    • Net interest margin increased nine basis points, to 3.05%, for the second quarter 2025, compared to 2.96% for the first quarter 2025, partially due to the impact of the Corporation’s balance sheet repositioning on the composition of interest-earning assets.1
    • Dividends declared during the second quarter of 2025 were $0.32 per share.

    1 See the GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations.

    2nd Quarter 2025 vs 1st Quarter 2025

    Net Interest Income:
    Net interest income for the second quarter of 2025 totaled $20.8 million, compared to $19.8 million for the prior quarter, an increase of $1.0 million, or 5.0%, driven by increases of $1.3 million in interest income on loans and $0.5 million in interest income on interest-earning deposits, partially offset by a decrease of $0.5 million in interest income on taxable securities and an increase of $0.4 million in interest expense on borrowed funds.

    Interest income on loans increased largely due to an increase of $30.8 million in average balances of total loans, compared to the prior quarter, an increase of 12 basis points in the average yield on total loans, compared to the prior quarter, and the recognition of $0.1 million in interest income on the payoff of a previously nonaccrual multifamily commercial mortgage. The increase in average balances of total loans was concentrated in commercial real estate. Average balances of commercial loans increased $39.2 million, due mainly to an increase in average balances of commercial real estate loans, while average balances of consumer loans decreased $9.3 million, each compared to the prior quarter. Average balances of residential mortgage loans were roughly in line with the prior quarter. Consumer loan average balances decreased primarily due to a decrease in average balances of indirect auto loans, as the Corporation largely continued to prioritize other types of lending, although auto loan origination activity increased toward the end of the second quarter. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in average balances of home equity lines of credit, largely due to promotional efforts in the first half of 2025. The increase in the average yield on total loans was largely driven by an increase of 11 basis points in the average yield on commercial loans, which was supported by stability in benchmark interest rates in the current period and strong origination yields in recent periods. Interest income recognized on the payoff of one nonaccrual multifamily commercial mortgage positively impacted the second quarter’s average commercial loan yield by approximately two basis points, and the total average loan yield by one basis point.

    Interest income on interest-earning deposits increased mainly due to an increase of $46.2 million in average balances of interest-earning deposits, largely comprised of proceeds from the Corporation’s sale of available for sale securities in the second quarter of 2025, as well as proceeds from the Corporation’s subordinated debt issuance in the second quarter of 2025. The Corporation maintained elevated levels of deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) at the end of the second quarter, partially in anticipation of the maturity of $155.0 million of total wholesale funding early in the third quarter of 2025. A portion of remaining balances of interest-earning deposits are expected to fund loan growth across the Corporation’s markets.

    Interest income on taxable securities decreased largely due to a decrease of $51.0 million in average balances of taxable securities, compared to the prior quarter, as well as a decrease of 20 basis points in the average yield on taxable securities, compared to the prior quarter. The decrease in average balances of taxable securities was due to both normal paydown activity on mortgage-backed and SBA pooled loan securities, as well as the Corporation’s sale of available for sale securities in the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in the average yield on taxable securities primarily reflected the sale of relatively higher-yielding securities, executed to optimize sale proceeds, which generally resulted in the sale of securities which had yields above the portfolio weighted average yield prior to the sale. Additionally, an increase in amortization on SBA pooled loan securities, driven by paydown activity prior to the sale, also contributed to the decrease.

    Interest expense on borrowed funds increased primarily due to the issuance of $45.0 million in subordinated notes in the second quarter of 2025, as well as an increase of $35.5 million in average balances of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) term advances, partially offset by a decrease of $16.4 million in average balances of FHLBNY overnight advances, both compared to the prior quarter. The subordinated notes were issued at a fixed interest rate of 7.75%, which will convert to a floating interest rate of the then-current Three-Month Term SOFR rate plus a spread of 415 basis points in the second quarter of 2030. There were $0.9 million in deferred issuance costs associated with the offering. The increase in average balances of FHLBNY term advances was primarily due to decreases in average balances of other types of wholesale funding, including FHLBNY overnight advances and brokered deposits. The average cost of FHLBNY term advances was consistent with the prior quarter, while the average cost of FHLBNY overnight advances decreased three basis points compared to the prior quarter.

    Interest expense on deposits decreased by less than $0.1 million compared to the prior quarter, largely due to decreases in the average cost of customer time deposits and brokered deposits of 21 and 26 basis points, respectively, and a decrease of $20.0 million in average balances of brokered deposits, compared to the prior quarter, mostly offset by an increase of 13 basis points in the average cost of savings and money market deposits, compared to the prior quarter. The decrease in the average cost of customer time deposits was mainly due to the duration of deposits in the portfolio and the repricing of CDs issued in earlier periods as deposits were renewed or matured. The decrease in average balances of brokered deposits was partially due to an increase in average balances of other wholesale funding sources. The increase in the average cost of savings and money market deposits was primarily due to municipal deposit inflows, which tend to carry a higher cost than equivalent products for consumer or commercial clients.

    Fully taxable equivalent net interest margin was 3.05% for the current quarter, compared to 2.96% for the prior quarter. Average interest-earning assets increased $20.2 million, while average interest-bearing liabilities increased $21.2 million during the second quarter, compared to the prior quarter. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased 11 basis points to 4.83%, while the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased two basis points to 2.57%, compared to the prior quarter. Total cost of funds was 1.94% for the current quarter, compared to 1.92% for the prior quarter, an increase of two basis points.

    Provision for Credit Losses:
    Provision for credit losses was $1.1 million for the second quarter of 2025, in line with the prior quarter. The provision was largely due to growth in commercial loan balances and changes in model inputs, including FOMC forecasts for increased unemployment and a decline in GDP growth, as well as declines in modeled prepayment speeds. A majority of loan balances charged-off in the second quarter related to loans that carried full specific allocations in the Corporation’s allowance for credit losses, and therefore did not affect the provision for credit losses for the quarter. Charge-offs on loans which did not carry specific allocations were comparable to the prior quarter.

    Non-Interest Income:
    The Corporation recognized a pre-tax loss of $17.5 million on the sale of a portion of its available for sale securities portfolio in the second quarter of 2025, resulting in overall negative non-interest income of $10.7 million for the quarter, compared to positive non-interest income of $5.9 million for the prior quarter. Recurring non-interest income (see Non-GAAP reconciliations), which excludes the loss on the sale of available for sale securities and the gain on the sale of a previous branch property, increased $0.3 million compared to the prior quarter, driven by an increase in the change in fair value of equity investments of $0.2 million.

    The loss recognized on the sale of available for sale securities was a major component of the Corporation’s strategic balance sheet repositioning, where proceeds from the sale of securities are largely expected to be used to pay off more expensive wholesale funding liabilities later in 2025 and fund future loan growth. The pre-tax loss of $17.5 million represents 7.1% of the book value of securities sold as of the transaction date. The composition of securities sold included all the Corporation’s U.S. Treasury and SBA pooled-loan securities, as well as portions of the Corporation’s mortgage-backed securities and municipal bond portfolios. The weighted average book yield and weighted average life of securities sold were approximately 2.1% and three years, respectively, while the weighted average book yield and weighted average life of securities remaining were approximately 2.0% and seven years, respectively.

    The Corporation also recognized a gain of $0.6 million on the sale of its previously disclosed held for sale branch property in Ithaca, New York. As previously disclosed all operations of the branch, formerly known as the “Ithaca Station” branch, were consolidated into a nearby branch in Ithaca in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in the change in fair value of equity investments was largely due to an increase in the market value of the Corporation’s deferred compensation plan, due to improvements in financial markets during the current quarter.

    Non-Interest Expense:
    Non-interest expense for the second quarter of 2025 was $17.8 million, compared to $16.9 million for the prior quarter, an increase of $0.9 million, or 5.3%, driven by increases of $0.4 million in salaries and wages, $0.2 million in pension and other employee benefits, and $0.2 million in professional services.

    Salaries and wages increased largely due to an increase in full-time equivalent employees compared to the prior quarter, including additional staffing in the Western New York Canal Bank division and temporary summer employees, as well as an increase in salary expense attributable to the increase in the market value of the Corporation’s deferred compensation plan. Pension and other employee benefits increased primarily due to an increase in employee healthcare-related expenses, compared to the prior quarter. Professional services increased largely due to tax services related to the Corporation’s Wealth Management Group, compared to the prior quarter.

    Income Tax Expense:
    Income tax expense for the second quarter of 2025 was a tax benefit of $2.4 million, compared to income tax expense of $1.7 million for the prior quarter, a decrease of $4.1 million. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily due to the net loss on the Corporation’s sale of available for sale securities in the second quarter of 2025.

    2nd Quarter 2025 vs 2nd Quarter 2024

    Net Interest Income:
    Net interest income for the second quarter of 2025 totaled $20.8 million, compared to $17.8 million for the same period in the prior year, an increase of $3.0 million, or 16.9%, driven by increases of $1.9 million in interest income on loans and $0.5 million in interest income on interest-earning deposits, and a decrease of $1.6 million in interest expense on deposits, partially offset by a decrease of $0.7 million in interest income on taxable securities.

    Interest income on loans increased largely due to an increase of $98.7 million in average balances of total loans compared to the same period in the prior year, as well as an increase of nine basis points in the average yield on total loans compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in average balances of total loans was concentrated in commercial loans, which grew by $129.2 million compared to the same period in the prior year, largely comprised of growth in commercial real estate balances, particularly in the Bank’s Capital region and Western New York markets. The average yield on commercial loans decreased one basis point compared to the same period in the prior year, largely due to declines in benchmark interest rates on existing loans and the lower market interest rate environment on new originations.

    Average balances of residential mortgage loans increased $2.9 million while the average yield on residential mortgage loans increased 37 basis points, each compared to the same period in the prior year. Mortgage origination activity increased in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year, however overall origination volumes continue to trail levels experienced in recent years. The increase in the average yield on residential mortgages was partially driven by a shift in portfolio composition toward variable rate and construction-to-permanent mortgages, which are currently higher-yielding than fixed rate mortgages. Average balances of consumer loans decreased $33.3 million while the average yield on consumer loans increased 25 basis points, each compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in average balances was mainly due to a decrease in indirect auto origination activity, and normal portfolio turnover, as the Bank prioritized funding other types of lending over the past year. The increase in the average yield on consumer loans was primarily due to portfolio turnover in the indirect auto portfolio as older, lower-yielding balances were replaced by higher-yielding balances.

    Interest income on interest-earning deposits increased mainly due to an increase of $45.9 million in average balances of interest-earning deposits, despite a decrease of 42 basis points in the average yield on interest-earning deposits, each compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in average balances was largely due to proceeds from the Corporation’s sale of available for sale securities in the second quarter of 2025 being held as deposits at the FRBNY in advance of $155.0 million in wholesale funding maturing early in the third quarter of 2025. The decrease in the average yield on interest-earning deposits was largely due to a decrease in the Federal Funds Target Range Upper Limit of 100 basis points between the second quarter of 2024 and second quarter of 2025. Deposits held at the FRBNY receive interest at a rate 10 basis points below the Federal Funds Upper Limit.

    Interest expense on deposits decreased primarily due to a decrease of 79 basis points in the average cost of customer time deposits, as well as a decrease of 106 basis points in the average cost of brokered deposits, each compared to the same period in the prior year, resulting in a decrease of 83 basis points in the average cost of total time deposits. The decrease in the cost of customer time deposits was largely due to changes in offered terms on CD campaigns, including a shift towards shorter duration products, while the decrease in the average cost of brokered deposits was largely due to the declining market interest rate environment, which the Corporation was able to take advantage of by primarily utilizing brokered deposits with original durations of three months or less. Average balances of customer time deposits comprised 21.3% of total average deposits for the second quarter of 2025, compared to 21.9% for the second quarter of 2024. Also contributing to the decrease in interest expense on deposits were decreases of 28 basis points and seven basis points in the average cost of interest-bearing demand deposits and savings and money market deposits, respectively, compared to the same period in the prior year. Combined, these decreases resulted in a decrease of 41 basis points in the total average cost of interest-bearing deposits compared to the same period in the prior year, from 2.86% in the second quarter of 2024 to 2.45% in the second quarter of 2025. The deposit beta on total deposits was 28% between these two periods.

    Interest income on taxable securities decreased largely due to a decrease of $86.6 million in average balances of taxable securities, as well as a decrease of 21 basis points in the average yield on taxable securities, both compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in average balances was mainly attributable to $57.2 million in paydowns and maturities of available for sale securities between the second quarters of 2024 and 2025, as well as $245.5 million in sales of available for sale securities during the second quarter of 2025 as part of the Corporation’s balance sheet repositioning efforts. The decrease in the average yield on taxable securities was mainly attributable to decreases in interest rates earned on variable rate securities such as SBA loan pooled securities between the second quarters of 2024 and 2025, as well as the average yield of securities sold in the second quarter 2025 being higher than the overall average yield on the portfolio at the time of the sale.

    Fully taxable equivalent net interest margin was 3.05% for the second quarter of 2025, compared to 2.66% for the same period in the prior year. Average interest-earning assets increased $50.5 million, while average interest-bearing liabilities increased $45.8 million, compared to the same period in the prior year. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased fourteen basis points to 4.83%, while the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 37 basis points to 2.57%, compared to the same period in the prior year. Total cost of funds was 1.94% for the current quarter, compared to 2.20% for the same period in the prior year, a decrease of 26 basis points.

    Provision for Credit Losses:
    Provision for credit losses was $1.1 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $0.9 million for the same period in the prior year, an increase of $0.2 million. The increase was largely due to stronger loan growth in the second quarter of 2025, which totaled $34.8 million, compared to the same period in the prior year, as well as changes in the FOMC’s projections for increased unemployment and a decline in GDP growth during the second quarter of 2025, compared to relatively stable projections during the second quarter of 2024.

    Non-Interest Income:
    The Corporation recognized a pre-tax loss of $17.5 million on the sale of a portion of its available for sale securities portfolio in the second quarter of 2025, resulting in overall negative non-interest income of $10.7 million for the quarter, compared to positive non-interest income of $5.6 million for the same period in the prior year. Recurring non-interest income (see Non-GAAP reconciliations), which excludes the loss on the sale of available for sale securities and the gain on the sale of a previous branch property, increased $0.6 million compared to the same period in the prior year, driven by increases of $0.2 million in service charges on deposits and $0.1 million in each of wealth management group fee income and change in fair value of equity investments.

    As previously mentioned in the quarter over quarter comparison, the $17.5 million loss recognized on the sale of available for sale securities was a major component of the Corporation’s balance sheet repositioning. Additionally, the $0.6 million gain on the sale of a previous branch property was part of ongoing rationalization of the Bank’s physical distribution network. Both the increase in service charges on deposits and wealth management group fee income were largely attributable to fee schedule increases implemented in the second half of 2024. Wealth management group fee income also benefited from positive changes in financial markets during the second quarter of 2025, which was also the primary driver in the change in fair value of equity investments, resulting in an increase in the market value of assets held for the Corporation’s deferred compensation plan.

    Non-Interest Expense:
    Non-interest expense for the second quarter of 2025 was $17.8 million, compared to $16.2 million for the same period in the prior year, an increase of $1.6 million, or 9.9%, driven by increases of $0.8 million in salaries and wages, $0.3 million in data processing, and $0.2 million in professional services.

    Salaries and wages increased largely due to an increase in base salaries, including merit-based increases and additional staffing for the Corporation’s Western New York regional banking center. The increase in data processing was primarily due to an increase in core service provider expenses and additional expenses related to Canal Bank operations in Western New York. The increase in professional services was mainly due to an increase in consulting expenses, partially attributable to results-based fees related to the Corporation’s implementation of fee schedule increases in 2024.

    Income Tax Expense:
    Income tax expense for the second quarter of 2025 was a tax benefit of $2.4 million, compared to income tax expense of $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of $3.7 million. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily due to the net loss on the Corporation’s sale of available for sale securities in the second quarter of 2025.

    Asset Quality
    Non-performing loans totaled $8.2 million as of June 30, 2025, or 0.39% of total loans, compared to $9.0 million, or 0.43% of total loans as of December 31, 2024. The decrease in non-performing loans was largely due to paydown and charge-off activity in the first half of 2025. There were $1.4 million in paydowns on and payoffs of non-performing commercial loans in the first half of 2025, including the payoff of a $1.0 million non-performing multifamily commercial mortgage. Additionally, $0.8 million in non-performing commercial and industrial loan balances were charged-off in the first half of 2025. These decreases were partially offset by $0.3 million in commercial loan balances added to non-performing loans in the first half of 2025. Retail non-performing loans increased $0.7 million compared to December 31, 2024, largely concentrated in home equity and indirect auto loans. Approximately half of the total increase in non-performing retail loans related to one well-secured first lien home equity loan which was placed into nonaccrual status in the first quarter of 2025. Non-performing assets, which are comprised of non-performing loans, other real estate owned, and repossessed vehicles, were $8.4 million, or 0.30% of total assets as of June 30, 2025, compared to $9.6 million, or 0.35% of total assets as of December 31, 2024. The decrease in non-performing assets was largely due to a decrease in non-performing loans. Other real estate owned decreased to $0.1 million as of June 30, 2025 from $0.4 million as of December 31, 2024, and was comprised of only one property as of June 30, 2025, while repossessed vehicles were $0.2 million as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

    Total loan delinquencies as of June 30, 2025 decreased compared to December 31, 2024, primarily driven by a decrease in commercial loan delinquencies. As of June 30, 2025, there were less than $0.1 million in performing commercial loan balances considered to be delinquent, compared to $3.9 million as of December 31, 2024. Annualized net charge-offs to total average loans for the second quarter of 2025 were 0.19%, compared to 0.05% for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 14 basis points. Net charge-offs experienced in the second quarter of 2025 included a $0.7 million charge-off on an unsecured commercial and industrial loan which had previously carried a full allocation in the allowance for credit losses, as well as an unrelated $0.1 million partial charge-off on another commercial and industrial loan which also carried a specific allocation in the allowance for credit losses. Annualized net commercial charge-offs represented 0.20% of average balances for the second quarter of 2025. Consumer loan net charge-offs continues to be concentrated in indirect auto loans, with annualized consumer charge-offs representing 0.35% of average balances for the second quarter of 2025. Residential mortgages had an immaterial net recovery rate for the second quarter of 2025. Annualized net-charge offs for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were 0.12% of total average loan balances, compared to net charge-offs of 0.05% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of seven basis points, largely due to the $0.7 million commercial and industrial charge-off in the second quarter of 2025.

    The allowance for credit losses on loans was $22.7 million as of June 30, 2025 compared to $21.4 million as of December 31, 2024. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments, a component of other liabilities, was $0.5 million as of June 30, 2025 and $0.8 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans was partially attributable to the annual review and update to loss drivers used in the Bank’s CECL model, which resulted in higher baseline loss rates for most of the Bank’s portfolio segments. Also contributing to the increase in the allowance was year-to-date net loan growth and deterioration in FOMC forecasted data points used in modeling for national unemployment and GDP growth. Forecasts for year-end 2025 GDP growth decreased 70 basis points compared to December 31, 2024, while forecasts for year-end 2025 unemployment increased 20 basis points compared to December 31, 2024. Partially offsetting the overall increase in the allowance was a $0.8 million decrease in allowance allocations for individually analyzed loans, due to commercial net charge-offs in the first half of 2025. Provision for credit losses as a percentage of period-end loan balances was 0.05% for both the second quarter of 2025 and for the first quarter of 2025. The allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans was 1.06% as of June 30, 2025 and 1.03% as of December 31, 2024 while the allowance for credit losses on loans was 275.16% of non-performing loans as of June 30, 2025 and 238.87% as of December 31, 2024.

    Balance Sheet Activity
    Total assets were $2.852 billion as of June 30, 2025, compared to $2.776 billion as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $76.3 million, or 2.7%. This increase was driven by increases of $273.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and $61.0 million in loans, net of deferred origination fees and costs, partially offset by decreases of $244.1 million in securities available for sale and $11.0 million in accrued interest receivable and other assets.

    Cash and cash equivalents increased largely due to proceeds of $227.3 million from the Corporation’s sale of available for sale securities in the second quarter of 2025. Cash balances as of June 30, 2025 were held almost entirely at the FRBNY and the Corporation utilized a portion of these proceeds to pay off wholesale funding which matured early in the third quarter of 2025. An increase of $72.1 million in total deposits, primarily due to inflows of municipal deposits, and proceeds from the Corporation’s issuance of subordinated debt in the second quarter of 2025, also contributed to the increase in cash and cash equivalents balances.

    Loans, net of deferred origination fees and costs increased mainly due to growth in commercial real estate balances. Total commercial loan balances increased $75.5 million, or 5.0%, compared to prior year-end, comprised of an increase of $80.5 million in commercial real estate balances, partially offset by a decrease of $5.0 million in commercial and industrial balances. Year-to-date commercial loan growth was relatively evenly distributed between the Bank’s Capital Bank and Canal Bank divisions in the Albany and Buffalo markets, respectively. Residential mortgages increased $3.2 million, or 1.2%, compared to the prior year-end, with overall year-to-date origination activity as of June 30, 2025 increasing compared to the same period in the prior year. Consumer loans decreased $17.7 million, or 6.3%, compared to the prior-year end, largely due to lower levels of indirect auto loan origination activity, and a relatively fast turnover rate in the portfolio, however origination activity increased toward the end of the second quarter as a result of a decrease in interest rates offered in the indirect lending program.

    Securities available for sale decreased primarily due to the Corporation’s ongoing strategic balance sheet repositioning, which included the sale of available for sale securities with a market value totaling $227.3 million in the second quarter of 2025. The sale of securities included the Corporation’s entire portfolio of U.S Treasury and SBA pooled-loan securities, as well as portions of the mortgage-backed securities and municipal bonds portfolios. Year-to-date net paydowns and maturities on available for sale securities totaled $28.3 million, largely on mortgage-backed and SBA pooled-loan securities. Partially offsetting the overall decrease in the available for sale securities portfolio was an increase of $12.6 million in the fair value of securities, mainly due to favorable changes in interest rates compared to December 31, 2024. Accrued interest receivable and other assets decreased largely due to a decrease in the fair value of interest rate swap assets, due to changes in interest rates.

    Total liabilities were $2.618 billion as of June 30, 2025, compared to $2.561 billion as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $56.7 million, or 2.2%. This increase was driven by increases of $72.1 million in total deposits and $44.1 million in subordinated debt, net of deferred issuance costs, partially offset by decreases of $54.3 million in advances and other debt and $5.0 million in accrued interest payable and other liabilities.

    Total deposits increased $72.1 million, or 3.0%, compared to the prior year-end, largely due to increases of $44.6 million in money market deposits and $41.6 million in interest-bearing demand deposits. Increases in these deposit types were primarily attributable to seasonal inflows of municipal deposits. Total time deposits decreased $5.4 million, consisting of a decrease of $13.3 million in customer time deposits partially offset by an increase of $7.8 million in brokered deposits. The decrease in customer time deposits was partially due to the maturity of previous CD campaign offerings which were not renewed. The Bank has continued to focus on shorter-duration CD campaigns, such as six and 15-month offerings, while also introducing a 36-month option in 2025 to broaden its product offerings. All of the Corporation’s brokered deposits matured in early July 2025 and were paid off in full using a portion of the proceeds from the previously mentioned securities sale. Excluding brokered deposits, total deposits increased $64.2 million from December 31, 2024. Additionally, savings deposits decreased $7.3 million while non interest-bearing demand deposits decreased $1.4 million from December 31, 2024. Non interest-bearing deposits comprised 25.3% and 26.1% of total deposits as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

    Subordinated debt, net of deferred issuance costs, increased due to the issuance of $45.0 million in 7.75% fixed-to-floating rate notes in June 2025 in a private offering. There were $0.9 million in deferred issuance costs associated with the offering. The subordinated debt qualifies as tier 2 capital at the holding company and tier 1 capital at the Bank. Of the $45.0 million in subordinated debt issued, $37.0 million was downstreamed to the Bank, qualifying as tier 1 capital. The notes carry an original term of ten years and are redeemable by the Corporation beginning in June 2030, and beginning in June 2030 will float based on the then current Three-Month Term SOFR, plus 415 basis points. Further details regarding the offering can be found in the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 10, 2025.

    Advances and other debt decreased mainly due to increases in cash and cash equivalents and total deposits. Advances and other debt as of June 30, 2025 largely consisted of a $55.0 million two-month term advance from the FHLBNY, which matured in July 2025, whereas the composition of advances and other debt as of the prior year-end consisted primarily of FHLBNY overnight advances. The decrease in accrued interest payable and other liabilities was mainly due to a decrease in interest rate swap liabilities, due to changes in interest rates.

    Total shareholders’ equity was $235.0 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to $215.3 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $19.7 million, or 9.2%, driven by a decrease of $22.4 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss and partially offset by a decrease of $3.5 million in retained earnings. The decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss was largely due to the reclassification of a portion of losses attributable to the available for sale securities portfolio into current period earnings, due to the Corporation’s sale of available for sale securities in the second quarter of 2025, as well as an increase in the fair value of securities available for sale, mainly due to favorable changes in market interest rates. The decrease in retained earnings was mainly due to a net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, due to the Corporation’s loss on the sale of available for sale securities, and dividends declared of $3.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

    The total equity to total assets ratio was 8.24% as of June 30, 2025, compared to 7.76% as of December 31, 2024, and the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio was 7.53% as of June 30, 2025, compared to 7.02% as of December 31, 2024.1 Book value per share and tangible book value per share increased to $48.85 and $44.31, respectively, as of June 30, 2025 from $45.13 and $40.55, respectively, as of December 31, 2024.1 The Corporation’s sale of securities available for sale did not impact book value per share or tangible book value per share. As of June 30, 2025, the Bank’s capital ratios were in excess of those required to be considered well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.

    1 See the GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations

    Liquidity
    The Corporation uses a variety of resources to manage its liquidity, and management believes it has the necessary liquidity to allow for flexibility in meeting its various operational and strategic needs. These include short-term investments, cash flow from lending and investing activities, core-deposit growth, and non-core funding sources, such as time deposits of $250,000 or greater, brokered deposits, FHLBNY overnight and term advances, and FRB advances. Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis for liquidity purposes or on a long-term basis to fund asset growth. As of June 30, 2025, the Corporation’s cash and cash equivalents balance was $320.1 million, largely consisting of the proceeds from the Corporation’s sale of a portion of the available for sale securities portfolio in the second quarter of 2025. The Corporation continues to maintain an investment portfolio of securities available for sale, comprised of government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds. Although this portfolio generates interest income for the Corporation, it also serves as an available source of liquidity and capital if needed. As of June 30, 2025, the Corporation’s investment in securities available for sale was $287.3 million, $74.2 million of which was not pledged as collateral. Additionally, as of June 30, 2025, the Bank’s total advance line capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York was $170.2 million, $55.0 million of which was utilized and $115.2 million of which was available as additional borrowing capacity.

    As of June 30, 2025, uninsured deposits totaled $694.3 million, or 28.1% of total deposits, including $187.4 million of municipal deposits collateralized by pledged assets, when required. As of December 31, 2024, uninsured deposits totaled $652.3 million, or 27.2% of total deposits, including $145.6 million of municipal deposits collateralized by pledged assets, when required. Due to their fluidity, the Corporation closely monitors uninsured deposit levels when considering liquidity management strategies.

    As of June 30, 2025, the Corporation had brokered deposits totaling $100.0 million, all of which matured in early July 2025. As part of its strategic balance sheet repositioning, the Corporation did not replace the brokered deposits at maturity, reflecting its efforts to reduce reliance on wholesale funding sources. The Corporation may use brokered deposits in the future either as a secondary source in funding asset growth or as an additional source of liquidity in supporting ongoing operations.

    Other Items
    The market value of total assets under management or administration in our Wealth Management Group was $2.313 billion as of June 30, 2025, including $334.0 million of assets under management or administration for the Corporation, compared to $2.212 billion as of December 31, 2024, including $301.9 million of assets under management or administration for the Corporation, an increase of $101.0 million, or 4.5%. Excluding assets under management or administration for the Corporation, total market value of Wealth Management Group assets increased $69.0 million, or 3.7%, largely due to improvements in financial markets during 2025, largely concentrated in the second quarter 2025.

    In April 2025, the Corporation completed the sale of its previous branch property on West Buffalo Street in Ithaca, New York, resulting in a pre-tax gain on the sale of $0.6 million. Branch operations had previously been consolidated into a nearby Ithaca branch in November 2024. The gain on the sale of this property has been excluded for the purposes of calculating certain non-GAAP metrics appearing elsewhere in this press release.

    As previously announced on January 8, 2021, the Corporation’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program. Under the repurchase program, the Corporation may repurchase up to 250,000 shares of its common stock, or approximately 5% of its then outstanding shares. The repurchase program permits shares to be repurchased in open market or privately negotiated transactions, through block trades, and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of June 30, 2025, a total of 49,184 shares of common stock at a total cost of $2.0 million were repurchased by the Corporation under its share repurchase program. No shares were repurchased in the second quarter of 2025. The weighted average cost was $40.42 per share repurchased. Remaining buyback authority under the share repurchase program was 200,816 shares as of June 30, 2025.

    About Chemung Financial Corporation
    Chemung Financial Corporation is a $2.9 billion financial services holding company headquartered in Elmira, New York and operates 30 retail offices through its principal subsidiary, Chemung Canal Trust Company, a full service community bank with trust powers. Established in 1833, Chemung Canal Trust Company is the oldest locally-owned and managed community bank in New York State. Chemung Financial Corporation is also the parent of CFS Group, Inc., a financial services subsidiary offering non-traditional services including mutual funds, annuities, brokerage services, tax preparation services, and insurance.

    This press release may be found at: www.chemungcanal.com under Investor Relations.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Corporation intends its forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in this press release. All statements regarding the Corporation’s expected financial position and operating results, the Corporation’s business strategy, the Corporation’s financial plans, forecasted demographic and economic trends relating to the Corporation’s industry and similar matters are forward-looking statements. These statements can sometimes be identified by the Corporation’s use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” or “intend.” The Corporation cannot guarantee that its expectations in such forward-looking statements will turn out to be correct. The Corporation’s actual results could be materially different from expectations because of various factors, including changes in economic conditions or interest rates, credit risk, inflation, tariffs, cybersecurity risks, changes in FDIC assessments, bank failures, difficulties in managing the Corporation’s growth, competition, changes in law or the regulatory environment, and changes in general business and economic trends.

    Information concerning these and other factors, including Risk Factors, can be found in the Corporation’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. These filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov, on the Corporation’s website at http://www.chemungcanal.com or upon request from the Corporate Secretary at (607) 737-3746. Except as otherwise required by law, the Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

                         
    Chemung Financial Corporation                    
    Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)                    
        June 30,   March 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   June 30,
    (in thousands)   2025   2025   2024   2024   2024
    ASSETS                    
    Cash and due from financial institutions   $ 35,825     $ 32,087     $ 26,224     $ 36,247     $ 23,184  
    Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions     284,226       21,348       20,811       44,193       47,033  
    Total cash and cash equivalents     320,051       53,435       47,035       80,440       70,217  
                         
    Equity investments     3,387       3,249       3,235       3,244       3,090  
                         
    Securities available for sale     287,335       528,327       531,442       554,575       550,927  
    Securities held to maturity     680       808       808       657       657  
    FHLB and FRB stock, at cost     6,826       8,040       9,117       4,189       5,506  
    Total investment securities     294,841       537,175       541,367       559,421       557,090  
                         
    Commercial     1,591,999       1,555,988       1,516,525       1,464,205       1,445,258  
    Residential mortgage     278,221       275,448       274,979       274,099       271,620  
    Consumer     262,194       266,200       279,915       290,650       294,594  
    Loans, net of deferred loan fees     2,132,414       2,097,636       2,071,419       2,028,954       2,011,472  
    Allowance for credit losses     (22,665 )     (22,522 )     (21,388 )     (21,441 )     (21,031 )
    Loans, net     2,109,749       2,075,114       2,050,031       2,007,513       1,990,441  
                         
    Loans held for sale     2,212       284                   381  
    Premises and equipment, net     15,438       16,222       16,375       14,915       14,731  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets     5,139       5,332       5,446       5,637       5,827  
    Goodwill     21,824       21,824       21,824       21,824       21,824  
    Accrued interest receivable and other assets     79,847       84,090       90,834       81,221       92,212  
    Total assets   $ 2,852,488     $ 2,796,725     $ 2,776,147     $ 2,774,215     $ 2,755,813  
                         
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                    
    Deposits:                    
    Non interest-bearing demand deposits   $ 624,389     $ 619,645     $ 625,762     $ 616,126     $ 619,192  
    Interest-bearing demand deposits     348,169       339,790       306,536       349,383       328,370  
    Money market deposits     639,706       625,505       595,123       630,870       613,131  
    Savings deposits     238,228       249,541       245,550       242,911       248,528  
    Time deposits     618,470       598,915       623,912       611,831       606,700  
    Total deposits     2,468,962       2,433,396       2,396,883       2,451,121       2,415,921  
                         
    Advances and other debt     58,616       88,701       112,889       53,757       83,835  
    Subordinated debt, net of deferred issuance costs     44,146                          
    Operating lease liabilities     5,319       5,516       5,629       5,820       6,009  
    Accrued interest payable and other liabilities     40,479       40,806       45,437       42,863       48,826  
    Total liabilities     2,617,522       2,568,419       2,560,838       2,553,561       2,554,591  
                         
    Shareholders’ equity                    
    Common stock     53       53       53       53       53  
    Additional paid-in capital     48,502       48,157       48,783       48,457       48,102  
    Retained earnings     244,211       252,195       247,705       243,266       239,021  
    Treasury stock, at cost     (15,095 )     (15,180 )     (16,167 )     (15,987 )     (16,043 )
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (42,705 )     (56,919 )     (65,065 )     (55,135 )     (69,911 )
    Total shareholders’ equity     234,966       228,306       215,309       220,654       201,222  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,852,488     $ 2,796,725     $ 2,776,147     $ 2,774,215     $ 2,755,813  
                         
    Period-end shares outstanding     4,810       4,807       4,771       4,774       4,772  
                                             
    Chemung Financial Corporation                        
    Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)                        
        Three Months Ended
    June 30,
     
    Percent
      Six Months Ended
    June 30,
     
    Percent
    (in thousands, except per share data)   2025   2024   Change   2025   2024   Change
    Interest and dividend income:                        
    Loans, including fees   $ 29,435     $ 27,514       7.0     $ 57,534     $ 54,712       5.2  
    Taxable securities     2,530       3,251       (22.2 )     5,553       6,808       (18.4 )
    Tax exempt securities     214       254       (15.7 )     465       512       (9.2 )
    Interest-earning deposits     855       367       133.0       1,180       573       105.9  
    Total interest and dividend income     33,034       31,386       5.3       64,732       62,605       3.4  
                             
    Interest expense:                        
    Deposits     11,076       12,711       (12.9 )     22,232       24,856       (10.6 )
    Borrowed funds     1,150       914       25.8       1,875       1,899       (1.3 )
    Total interest expense     12,226       13,625       (10.3 )     24,107       26,755       (9.9 )
                             
    Net interest income     20,808       17,761       17.2       40,625       35,850       13.3  
    Provision (credit) for credit losses     1,145       879       30.3       2,237       (1,161 )     292.7  
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses     19,663       16,882       16.5       38,388       37,011       3.7  
                             
    Non-interest income:                        
    Wealth management group fee income     2,993       2,860       4.7       5,860       5,563       5.3  
    Service charges on deposit accounts     1,114       964       15.6       2,234       1,913       16.8  
    Interchange revenue from debit card transactions     1,110       1,141       (2.7 )     2,147       2,204       (2.6 )
    Net gains (losses) on securities transactions     (17,498 )           N/M       (17,498 )           N/M  
    Change in fair value of equity investments     108       14       N/M       61       115       (47.0 )
    Net gains on sales of loans held for sale     51       39       30.8       91       71       28.2  
    Net gains (losses) on sales of other real estate owned     3       (3 )     200.0       (8 )     (3 )     (166.7 )
    Income from bank owned life insurance     8       10       (20.0 )     16       19       (15.8 )
    Other     1,406       573       145.4       2,281       1,373       66.1  
    Total non-interest income     (10,705 )     5,598       (291.2 )     (4,816 )     11,255       (142.8 )
                             
    Non-interest expense:                        
    Salaries and wages     7,579       6,823       11.1       14,788       13,839       6.9  
    Pension and other employee benefits     2,112       2,078       1.6       4,034       4,160       (3.0 )
    Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefits     (113 )     (232 )     51.3       (226 )     (464 )     51.3  
    Net occupancy     1,431       1,445       (1.0 )     2,964       2,938       0.9  
    Furniture and equipment     455       397       14.6       828       795       4.2  
    Data processing     2,563       2,297       11.6       5,097       4,870       4.7  
    Professional services     805       558       44.3       1,443       1,117       29.2  
    Marketing and advertising     351       388       (9.5 )     690       733       (5.9 )
    Other real estate owned expense     3       12       (75.0 )     14       61       (77.0 )
    FDIC insurance     434       516       (15.9 )     873       1,093       (20.1 )
    Loan expense     296       200       48.0       574       455       26.2  
    Other     1,853       1,737       6.7       3,617       3,320       8.9  
    Total non-interest expense     17,769       16,219       9.6       34,696       32,917       5.4  
                                                     
    Income before income tax expense     (8,811 )     6,261       (240.7 )     (1,124 )     15,349       (107.3 )
    Income tax expense     (2,359 )     1,274       (285.2 )     (695 )     3,312       (121.0 )
    Net income   $ (6,452 )   $ 4,987       (229.4 )   $ (429 )   $ 12,037       (103.6 )
                             
    Basic and diluted earnings per share   $ (1.35 )   $ 1.05         $ (0.09 )   $ 2.53      
    Cash dividends declared per share   $ 0.32     $ 0.31         $ 0.64     $ 0.62      
    Average basic and diluted shares outstanding     4,808       4,770           4,798       4,767      
                             
                             
    N/M – Not Meaningful                        
                             
    Chemung Financial Corporation   As of or for the Three Months Ended   As of or for the
    Six Months Ended
    Consolidated Financial Highlights (Unaudited)   June 30,   March 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
    (in thousands, except per share data)   2025   2025   2024   2024   2024   2025   2024
    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS                            
    Interest income   $ 33,034     $ 31,698     $ 32,597     $ 32,362     $ 31,386     $ 64,732     $ 62,605  
    Interest expense     12,226       11,881       12,776       13,974       13,625       24,107       26,755  
    Net interest income     20,808       19,817       19,821       18,388       17,761       40,625       35,850  
    Provision (credit) for credit losses     1,145       1,092       551       564       879       2,237       (1,161 )
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses     19,663       18,725       19,270       17,824       16,882       38,388       37,011  
    Non-interest income     (10,705 )     5,889       6,056       5,919       5,598       (4,816 )     11,255  
    Non-interest expense     17,769       16,927       17,823       16,510       16,219       34,696       32,917  
    Income before income tax expense     (8,811 )     7,687       7,503       7,233       6,261       (1,124 )     15,349  
    Income tax expense     (2,359 )     1,664       1,589       1,513       1,274       (695 )     3,312  
    Net income   $ (6,452 )   $ 6,023     $ 5,914     $ 5,720     $ 4,987     $ (429 )   $ 12,037  
                                                             
    Basic and diluted earnings per share   $ (1.35 )   $ 1.26     $ 1.24     $ 1.19     $ 1.05     $ (0.09 )   $ 2.53  
    Average basic and diluted shares outstanding     4,808       4,791       4,774       4,773       4,770       4,798       4,767  
    PERFORMANCE RATIOS                            
    Return on average assets     (0.92 %)     0.88 %     0.85 %     0.83 %     0.73 %     (0.03 %)     0.89 %
    Return on average equity     (11.29 %)     10.96 %     10.73 %     10.81 %     10.27 %     (0.38 %)     12.37 %
    Return on average tangible equity (a)     (12.48 %)     12.15 %     11.92 %     12.07 %     11.56 %     (0.42 %)     13.93 %
    Efficiency ratio (unadjusted) (e)     175.88 %     65.85 %     68.88 %     67.92 %     69.43 %     96.89 %     69.88 %
    Efficiency ratio (adjusted) (a)     65.69 %     65.64 %     68.64 %     67.69 %     69.19 %     65.67 %     69.64 %
    Non-interest expense to average assets     2.54 %     2.47 %     2.57 %     2.39 %     2.38 %     2.50 %     2.42 %
    Loans to deposits     86.37 %     86.20 %     86.42 %     82.78 %     83.26 %     86.37 %     83.26 %
    YIELDS / RATES – Fully Taxable Equivalent                                                        
    Yield on loans     5.61 %     5.49 %     5.61 %     5.65 %     5.52 %     5.55 %     5.51 %
    Yield on investments     2.27 %     2.26 %     2.29 %     2.21 %     2.27 %     2.26 %     2.31 %
    Yield on interest-earning assets     4.83 %     4.72 %     4.79 %     4.78 %     4.69 %     4.78 %     4.69 %
    Cost of interest-bearing deposits     2.45 %     2.48 %     2.67 %     2.88 %     2.86 %     2.47 %     2.80 %
    Cost of borrowings     4.90 %     4.54 %     4.74 %     5.08 %     5.04 %     4.76 %     5.10 %
    Cost of interest-bearing liabilities     2.57 %     2.55 %     2.73 %     2.97 %     2.94 %     2.56 %     2.90 %
    Cost of funds     1.94 %     1.92 %     2.04 %     2.24 %     2.20 %     1.93 %     2.16 %
    Interest rate spread     2.26 %     2.17 %     2.06 %     1.81 %     1.75 %     2.22 %     1.79 %
    Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent     3.05 %     2.96 %     2.92 %     2.72 %     2.66 %     3.00 %     2.69 %
    CAPITAL                                                        
    Total equity to total assets at end of period     8.24 %     8.16 %     7.76 %     7.95 %     7.30 %     8.24 %     7.30 %
    Tangible equity to tangible assets at end of period (a)     7.53 %     7.44 %     7.02 %     7.22 %     6.56 %     7.53 %     6.56 %
    Book value per share   $ 48.85     $ 47.49     $ 45.13     $ 46.22     $ 42.17     $ 48.85     $ 42.17  
    Tangible book value per share (a)     44.31       42.95       40.55       41.65       37.59       44.31       37.59  
    Period-end market value per share     48.47       47.57       48.81       48.02       48.00       48.47       48.00  
    Dividends declared per share     0.32       0.32       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.64       0.62  
    AVERAGE BALANCES                                                        
    Loans and loans held for sale (b)   $ 2,108,557     $ 2,077,739     $ 2,046,270     $ 2,020,280     $ 2,009,823     $ 2,093,233     $ 1,999,504  
    Interest-earning assets     2,749,856       2,729,661       2,711,995       2,699,968       2,699,402       2,739,813       2,690,230  
    Total assets     2,802,226       2,784,414       2,761,875       2,751,392       2,740,967       2,793,369       2,732,679  
    Deposits     2,432,713       2,445,597       2,446,662       2,410,735       2,419,169       2,439,119       2,410,692  
    Total equity     229,161       222,802       219,254       210,421       195,375       225,999       195,618  
    Tangible equity (a)     207,337       200,978       197,430       188,597       173,551       204,175       173,794  
    ASSET QUALITY                                                        
    Net charge-offs   $ 992     $ 262     $ 594     $ 78     $ 306     $ 1,254     $ 488  
    Non-performing loans (c)     8,237       9,881       8,954       10,545       8,195       8,237       8,195  
    Non-performing assets (d)     8,447       10,282       9,606       11,134       8,872       8,447       8,872  
    Allowance for credit losses     22,665       22,522       21,388       21,441       21,031       22,665       21,031  
    Annualized net charge-offs to average loans     0.19 %     0.05 %     0.12 %     0.02 %     0.06 %     0.12 %     0.05 %
    Non-performing loans to total loans     0.39 %     0.47 %     0.43 %     0.52 %     0.41 %     0.39 %     0.41 %
    Non-performing assets to total assets     0.30 %     0.37 %     0.35 %     0.40 %     0.32 %     0.30 %     0.32 %
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans     1.06 %     1.07 %     1.03 %     1.06 %     1.05 %     1.06 %     1.05 %
    Allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans     275.16 %     227.93 %     238.87 %     203.33 %     256.63 %     275.16 %     256.63 %
                                                             
    (a) See the GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations.
    (b) Loans and loans held for sale do not reflect the allowance for credit losses.
    (c) Non-performing loans include nonaccrual loans only.
    (d) Non-performing assets include non-performing loans plus other real estate owned and repossessed vehicles.
    (e) Efficiency ratio (unadjusted) is non-interest expense divided by the total of net interest income plus non-interest income.
                                                             
    Chemung Financial Corporation
    Average Consolidated Balance Sheets & Net Interest Income Analysis and Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income (Unaudited)
                                         
        Three Months Ended
    June 30, 2025
      Three Months Ended
    June 30, 2024
      Three Months Ended
    June 30, 2025 vs. 2024
    (in thousands)   Average
    Balance
      Interest   Yield /
    Rate
      Average
    Balance
      Interest   Yield /
    Rate
      Total
    Change
      Due to
    Volume
      Due to
    Rate
                                         
    Interest-earning assets:                                    
    Commercial loans   $ 1,568,239     $ 22,909       5.86 %   $ 1,439,085     $ 21,005       5.87 %   $ 1,904     $ 1,939     $ (35 )
    Residential mortgage loans     276,391       2,847       4.13 %     273,482       2,569       3.76 %     278       27       251  
    Consumer loans     263,927       3,727       5.66 %     297,256       3,996       5.41 %     (269 )     (453 )     184  
    Taxable securities     533,573       2,533       1.90 %     620,201       3,254       2.11 %     (721 )     (421 )     (300 )
    Tax-exempt securities     31,967       239       3.00 %     39,567       276       2.81 %     (37 )     (55 )     18  
    Interest-earning deposits     75,759       855       4.53 %     29,811       367       4.95 %     488       521       (33 )
    Total interest-earning assets     2,749,856       33,110       4.83 %     2,699,402       31,467       4.69 %     1,643       1,558       85  
                                         
    Non interest-earning assets:                                    
    Cash and due from banks     25,005               25,054                      
    Other assets     49,911               37,120                      
    Allowance for credit losses     (22,546 )             (20,609 )                    
    Total assets   $ 2,802,226             $ 2,740,967                      
                                         
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                                    
    Interest-bearing checking   $ 334,957     $ 1,297       1.55 %   $ 305,620     $ 1,391       1.83 %   $ (94 )   $ 128     $ (222 )
    Savings and money market     867,723       4,237       1.96 %     854,456       4,317       2.03 %     (80 )     68       (148 )
    Time deposits     519,181       4,536       3.50 %     529,063       5,643       4.29 %     (1,107 )     (102 )     (1,005 )
    Brokered deposits     92,826       1,006       4.35 %     101,182       1,360       5.41 %     (354 )     (105 )     (249 )
    FHLBNY overnight advances     4,381       50       4.58 %     10,824       151       5.52 %     (101 )     (79 )     (22 )
    Term advances and other debt     79,413       893       4.51 %     61,809       763       4.96 %     130       204       (74 )
    Subordinated debt     10,254       207       8.10 %               N/A     207       207        
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,908,735       12,226       2.57 %     1,862,954       13,625       2.94 %     (1,399 )     321       (1,720 )
                                         
    Non interest-bearing liabilities:                                    
    Demand deposits     618,026               628,848                      
    Other liabilities     46,304               53,790                      
    Total liabilities     2,573,065               2,545,592                      
    Shareholders’ equity     229,161               195,375                      
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,802,226             $ 2,740,967                      
                                         
    Fully taxable equivalent net interest income         20,884               17,842         $ 3,042     $ 1,237     $ 1,805  
    Net interest rate spread (1)             2.26 %             1.75 %            
    Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent (2)             3.05 %             2.66 %            
    Taxable equivalent adjustment         (76 )             (81 )                
    Net interest income       $ 20,808             $ 17,761                  
                                         
    (1) Net interest rate spread is the difference in the average yield on interest-earning assets less the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
    (2) Net interest margin is the ratio of fully taxable equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
     
    Chemung Financial Corporation
    Average Consolidated Balance Sheets & Net Interest Income Analysis and Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income (Unaudited)
                                         
        Six Months Ended
    June 30, 2025
      Six Months Ended
    June 30, 2024
      Six Months Ended
    June 30, 2025 vs. 2024
        Average
    Balance
      Interest   Yield /
    Rate
      Average
    Balance
      Interest   Yield /
    Rate
      Total
    Change
      Due to
    Volume
      Due to
    Rate
    (in thousands)                                    
    Interest-earning assets:                                    
    Commercial loans   $ 1,548,741     $ 44,605       5.81 %   $ 1,423,018     $ 41,647       5.89 %   $ 2,958     $ 3,543     $ (585 )
    Residential mortgage loans     275,960       5,548       4.05 %     275,571       5,166       3.75 %     382       6       376  
    Consumer loans     268,532       7,478       5.62 %     300,915       8,012       5.35 %     (534 )     (912 )     378  
    Taxable securities     558,952       5,559       2.01 %     626,747       6,814       2.19 %     (1,255 )     (713 )     (542 )
    Tax-exempt securities     34,846       518       3.00 %     39,916       558       2.81 %     (40 )     (76 )     36  
    Interest-earning deposits     52,782       1,180       4.51 %     24,063       573       4.79 %     607       642       (35 )
    Total interest-earning assets     2,739,813       64,888       4.78 %     2,690,230       62,770       4.69 %     2,118       2,490       (372 )
                                         
    Non interest-earning assets:                                    
    Cash and due from banks     25,527               25,154                      
    Other assets     50,083               38,893                      
    Allowance for credit losses     (22,054 )             (21,598 )                    
    Total assets   $ 2,793,369             $ 2,732,679                      
                                         
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                                    
    Interest-bearing checking   $ 335,556     $ 2,601       1.56 %   $ 306,758     $ 2,725       1.79 %   $ (124 )   $ 243     $ (367 )
    Savings and money market     863,354       8,103       1.89 %     859,785       8,583       2.01 %     (480 )     36       (516 )
    Time deposits     517,045       9,239       3.60 %     505,512       10,547       4.20 %     (1,308 )     234       (1,542 )
    Brokered deposits     102,777       2,289       4.49 %     111,295       3,001       5.42 %     (712 )     (220 )     (492 )
    FHLBNY overnight advances     12,535       285       4.58 %     22,849       639       5.53 %     (354 )     (256 )     (98 )
    Term advances and other debt     61,780       1,383       4.51 %     51,638       1,260       4.91 %     123       231       (108 )
    Subordinated debt     5,155       207       8.10 %               N/A     207       207        
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,898,202       24,107       2.56 %     1,857,837       26,755       2.90 %     (2,648 )     475       (3,123 )
                                         
    Non interest-bearing liabilities:                                    
    Demand deposits     620,387               627,342                      
    Other liabilities     48,781               51,882                      
    Total liabilities     2,567,370               2,537,061                      
    Shareholders’ equity     225,999               195,618                      
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,793,369             $ 2,732,679                      
                                         
    Fully taxable equivalent net interest income         40,781               36,015         $ 4,766     $ 2,015     $ 2,751  
    Net interest rate spread (1)             2.22 %             1.79 %            
    Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent (2)             3.00 %             2.69 %            
    Taxable equivalent adjustment         (156 )             (165 )                
    Net interest income       $ 40,625             $ 35,850                  
                                         
    (1) Net interest rate spread is the difference in the average yield on interest-earning assets less the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
    (2) Net interest margin is the ratio of fully taxable equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
     
    Chemung Financial Corporation
    Average Consolidated Balance Sheets & Net Interest Income Analysis and Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income (Unaudited)
                                         
        Three Months Ended
    June 30, 2025
      Three Months Ended
    March 31, 2025
      Three Months Ended
    June 30, 2025 vs. March 31, 2025
        Average
    Balance
      Interest   Yield /
    Rate
      Average
    Balance
      Interest   Yield /
    Rate
      Total
    Change
      Due to
    Volume
      Due to
    Rate
    (in thousands)                                    
    Interest-earning assets:                                    
    Commercial loans   $ 1,568,239     $ 22,909       5.86 %   $ 1,529,028     $ 21,696       5.75 %   $ 1,213     $ 695     $ 518  
    Residential mortgage loans     276,391       2,847       4.13 %     275,524       2,701       3.98 %     146       12       134  
    Consumer loans     263,927       3,727       5.66 %     273,187       3,751       5.57 %     (24 )     (99 )     75  
    Taxable securities     533,573       2,533       1.90 %     584,614       3,026       2.10 %     (493 )     (235 )     (258 )
    Tax-exempt securities     31,967       239       3.00 %     37,758       279       3.00 %     (40 )     (40 )      
    Interest-earning deposits     75,759       855       4.53 %     29,550       325       4.46 %     530       525       5  
    Total interest-earning assets     2,749,856       33,110       4.83 %     2,729,661       31,778       4.72 %     1,332       858       474  
                                         
    Non interest-earning assets:                                    
    Cash and due from banks     25,005               26,055                      
    Other assets     49,911               50,256                      
    Allowance for credit losses     (22,546 )             (21,558 )                    
    Total assets   $ 2,802,226             $ 2,784,414                      
                                         
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                                    
    Interest-bearing checking   $ 334,957     $ 1,297       1.55 %   $ 336,162     $ 1,303       1.57 %   $ (6 )   $ (1 )   $ (5 )
    Savings and money market     867,723       4,237       1.96 %     858,937       3,866       1.83 %     371       47       324  
    Time deposits     519,181       4,536       3.50 %     514,884       4,704       3.71 %     (168 )     48       (216 )
    Brokered deposits     92,826       1,006       4.35 %     112,840       1,283       4.61 %     (277 )     (210 )     (67 )
    FHLBNY overnight advances     4,381       50       4.58 %     20,781       236       4.61 %     (186 )     (184 )     (2 )
    Term advances and other debt     79,413       893       4.51 %     43,950       489       4.51 %     404       404        
    Subordinated debt     10,254       207       8.10 %               N/A     207       207        
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,908,735       12,226       2.57 %     1,887,554       11,881       2.55 %     345       311       34  
                                         
    Non interest-bearing liabilities:                                    
    Demand deposits     618,026               622,774                      
    Other liabilities     46,304               51,284                      
    Total liabilities     2,573,065               2,561,612                      
    Shareholders’ equity     229,161               222,802                      
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,802,226             $ 2,784,414                      
                                         
    Fully taxable equivalent net interest income         20,884               19,897         $ 987     $ 547     $ 440  
    Net interest rate spread (1)             2.26 %             2.17 %            
    Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent (2)             3.05 %             2.96 %            
    Taxable equivalent adjustment         (76 )             (80 )                
    Net interest income       $ 20,808             $ 19,817                  
                                         
    (1) Net interest rate spread is the difference in the average yield on interest-earning assets less the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
    (2) Net interest margin is the ratio of fully taxable equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
     

    Chemung Financial Corporation

    GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Unaudited)

    The Corporation prepares its Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP. See the Corporation’s unaudited consolidated balance sheets and statements of income contained within this press release. That presentation provides the reader with an understanding of the Corporation’s results that can be tracked consistently from period-to-period and enables a comparison of the Corporation’s performance with other companies’ GAAP financial statements.

    In addition to analyzing the Corporation’s results on a reported basis, management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, because it believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide information to investors about the underlying operational performance and trends of the Corporation and, therefore, facilitate a comparison of the Corporation with the performance of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures used by the Corporation may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

    The SEC has adopted Regulation G, which applies to all public disclosures, including earnings releases, made by registered companies that contain “non-GAAP financial measures.” Under Regulation G, companies making public disclosures containing non-GAAP financial measures must also disclose, along with each non-GAAP financial measure, certain additional information, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the closest comparable GAAP financial measure and a statement of the Corporation’s reasons for utilizing the non-GAAP financial measure as part of its financial disclosures. The SEC has exempted from the definition of “non-GAAP financial measures” certain commonly used financial measures that are not based on GAAP. When these exempted measures are included in public disclosures, supplemental information is not required. The following measures used in this Report, which are commonly utilized by financial institutions, have not been specifically exempted by the SEC and may constitute “non-GAAP financial measures” within the meaning of the SEC’s rules, although we are unable to state with certainty that the SEC would so regard them.

    Fully Taxable Equivalent Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

    Net interest income is commonly presented on a tax-equivalent basis. That is, to the extent that some component of the institution’s net interest income, which is presented on a before-tax basis, is exempt from taxation (e.g., is received by the institution as a result of its holdings of state or municipal obligations), an amount equal to the tax benefit derived from that component is added to the actual before-tax net interest income total. This adjustment is considered helpful in comparing one financial institution’s net interest income to that of other institutions or in analyzing any institution’s net interest income trend line over time, to correct any analytical distortion that might otherwise arise from the fact that financial institutions vary widely in the proportions of their portfolios that are invested in tax-exempt securities, and that even a single institution may significantly alter over time the proportion of its own portfolio that is invested in tax-exempt obligations. Moreover, net interest income is itself a component of a second financial measure commonly used by financial institutions, net interest margin, which is the ratio of net interest income to average interest-earning assets. For purposes of this measure as well, fully taxable equivalent net interest income is generally used by financial institutions, as opposed to actual net interest income, again to provide a better basis of comparison from institution to institution and to better demonstrate a single institution’s performance over time. The Corporation follows these practices.

                            As of or for the
        As of or for the Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
        June 30,   March 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
    (in thousands, except ratio data)   2025   2025   2024   2024   2024   2025   2024
    NET INTEREST MARGIN – FULLY TAXABLE EQUIVALENT                            
    Net interest income (GAAP)   $20,808     $19,817     $19,821     $18,388     $17,761     $40,625     $35,850  
    Fully taxable equivalent adjustment     76       80       88       83       81       156       165  
    Fully taxable equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)   $20,884     $19,897     $19,909     $18,471     $17,842     $40,781     $36,015  
                                 
    Average interest-earning assets (GAAP)   $2,749,856     $2,729,661     $2,711,995     $2,699,968     $2,699,402     $2,739,813     $2,690,230  
                                 
    Net interest margin – fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP)     3.05 %     2.96 %     2.92 %     2.72 %     2.66 %     3.00 %     2.69 %
                                                             

    Efficiency Ratio

    The unadjusted efficiency ratio is calculated as non-interest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income and non-interest income). The adjusted efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure which represents the Corporation’s ability to turn resources into revenue and is calculated as non-interest expense divided by total revenue (fully taxable equivalent net interest income and non-interest income), adjusted for one-time occurrences and amortization. This measure is meaningful to the Corporation, as well as investors and analysts, in assessing the Corporation’s productivity measured by the amount of revenue generated for each dollar spent.

                            As of or for the
        As of or for the Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
        June 30,   March 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
    (in thousands, except ratio data)   2025   2025   2024   2024   2024   2025   2024
    EFFICIENCY RATIO                            
    Net interest income (GAAP)   $20,808     $19,817     $19,821     $18,388     $17,761     $40,625     $35,850  
    Fully taxable equivalent adjustment     76       80       88       83       81       156       165  
    Fully taxable equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)   $20,884     $19,897     $19,909     $18,471     $17,842     $40,781     $36,015  
                                 
    Non-interest income (GAAP)   $(10,705 )   $5,889     $6,056     $5,919     $5,598     $(4,816 )   $11,255  
    Less: net (gains) losses on security transactions     17,498                               17,498        
    Less: (gain) loss on sale of branch property (net of tax)     (629 )                             (629 )      
    Adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP)   $6,164     $5,889     $6,056     $5,919     $5,598     $12,053     $11,255  
                                 
    Non-interest expense (GAAP)   $17,769     $16,927     $17,823     $16,510     $16,219     $34,696     $32,917  
                                 
    Efficiency ratio (unadjusted)     175.88 %     65.85 %     68.88 %     67.92 %     69.43 %     96.89 %     69.88 %
    Efficiency ratio (adjusted)     65.69 %     65.64 %     68.64 %     67.69 %     69.19 %     65.67 %     69.64 %
                                                             

    Tangible Equity and Tangible Assets (Period-End)

    Tangible equity, tangible assets, and tangible book value per share are each non-GAAP financial measures. Tangible equity represents the Corporation’s stockholders’ equity, less goodwill and intangible assets. Tangible assets represents the Corporation’s total assets, less goodwill and other intangible assets. Tangible book value per share represents the Corporation’s tangible equity divided by common shares at period-end. These measures are meaningful to the Corporation, as well as investors and analysts, in assessing the Corporation’s use of equity.

                            As of or for the
        As of or for the Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
        June 30,   March 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
    (in thousands, except per share and ratio data)   2025   2025   2024   2024   2024   2025   2024
    TANGIBLE EQUITY AND TANGIBLE ASSETS                            
    (PERIOD END)                            
    Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP)   $ 234,966     $ 228,306     $ 215,309     $ 220,654     $ 201,222     $ 234,966     $ 201,222  
    Less: intangible assets     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )
    Tangible equity (non-GAAP)   $ 213,142     $ 206,482     $ 193,485     $ 198,830     $ 179,398     $ 213,142     $ 179,398  
                                 
    Total assets (GAAP)   $ 2,852,488     $ 2,796,725     $ 2,776,147     $ 2,774,215     $ 2,755,813     $ 2,852,488     $ 2,755,813  
    Less: intangible assets     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )
    Tangible assets (non-GAAP)   $ 2,830,664     $ 2,774,901     $ 2,754,323     $ 2,752,391     $ 2,733,989     $ 2,830,664     $ 2,733,989  
                                 
    Total equity to total assets at end of period (GAAP)     8.24 %     8.16 %     7.76 %     7.95 %     7.30 %     8.24 %     7.30 %
    Book value per share (GAAP)   $ 48.85     $ 47.49     $ 45.13     $ 46.22     $ 42.17     $ 48.85     $ 42.17  
                                 
    Tangible equity to tangible assets at end of period (non-GAAP)     7.53 %     7.44 %     7.02 %     7.22 %     6.56 %     7.53 %     6.56 %
    Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)   $ 44.31     $ 42.95     $ 40.55     $ 41.65     $ 37.59     $ 44.31     $ 37.59  
                                                             

    Tangible Equity (Average)

    Average tangible equity and return on average tangible equity are each non-GAAP financial measures. Average tangible equity represents the Corporation’s average stockholders’ equity, less average goodwill and intangible assets for the period. Return on average tangible equity measures the Corporation’s earnings as a percentage of average tangible equity. These measures are meaningful to the Corporation, as well as investors and analysts, in assessing the Corporation’s use of equity.

                            As of or for the
        As of or for the Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
        June 30,   March 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
    (in thousands, except ratio data)   2025   2025   2024   2024   2024   2025   2024
    TANGIBLE EQUITY (AVERAGE)                            
    Total average shareholders’ equity (GAAP)   $ 229,161     $ 222,802     $ 219,254     $ 210,421     $ 195,375     $ 225,999     $ 195,618  
    Less: average intangible assets     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )     (21,824 )
    Average tangible equity (non-GAAP)   $ 207,337     $ 200,978     $ 197,430     $ 188,597     $ 173,551     $ 204,175     $ 173,794  
                                 
    Return on average equity (GAAP)     (11.29 %)     10.96 %     10.73 %     10.81 %     10.27 %     (0.38 %)     12.37 %
    Return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP)     (12.48 %)     12.15 %     11.92 %     12.07 %     11.56 %     (0.42 %)     13.93 %
                                                             

    Adjustments for Certain Items of Income or Expense

    In addition to disclosures of certain GAAP financial measures, including net income, EPS, ROA, and ROE, we may also provide comparative disclosures that adjust these GAAP financial measures for a particular period by removing from the calculation thereof the impact of certain transactions or other material items of income or expense occurring during the period, including certain nonrecurring items. The Corporation believes that the resulting non-GAAP financial measures may improve an understanding of its results of operations by separating out any such transactions or items that may have had a disproportionate positive or negative impact on the Corporation’s financial results during the particular period in question. In the Corporation’s presentation of any such non-GAAP (adjusted) financial measures not specifically discussed in the preceding paragraphs, the Corporation supplies the supplemental financial information and explanations required under Regulation G.

                            As of or for the
        As of or for the Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
        June 30,   March 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
    (in thousands, except per share and ratio data)   2025   2025   2024   2024   2024   2025   2024
    NON-GAAP NET INCOME                            
    Reported net income (GAAP)   $ (6,452 )   $ 6,023     $ 5,914     $ 5,720     $ 4,987     $ (429 )   $ 12,037  
    Net (gains) losses on security transactions (net of tax)     13,237                               13,237        
    Net (gain) loss on sale of branch property (net of tax)     (463 )                             (463 )      
    Net income (non-GAAP)   $ 6,322     $ 6,023     $ 5,914     $ 5,720     $ 4,987     $ 12,345     $ 12,037  
                                 
    Average basic and diluted shares outstanding     4,808       4,791       4,774       4,773       4,770       4,798       4,767  
                                 
    Reported basic and diluted earnings per share (GAAP)   $ (1.35 )   $ 1.26     $ 1.24     $ 1.19     $ 1.05     $ (0.09 )   $ 2.53  
    Reported return on average assets (GAAP)     (0.92 %)     0.88 %     0.85 %     0.83 %     0.73 %      (0.03 %)     0.89 %
    Reported return on average equity (GAAP)     (11.29 %)     10.96 %     10.73 %     10.81 %     10.27 %     (0.38 %)     12.37 %
                                 
    Basic and diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)   $ 1.31     $ 1.26     $ 1.24     $ 1.19     $ 1.05     $ 2.57     $ 2.53  
    Return on average assets (non-GAAP)     0.90 %     0.88 %     0.85 %     0.83 %     0.73 %     0.89 %     0.89 %
    Return on average equity (non-GAAP)     11.07 %     10.96 %     10.73 %     10.81 %     10.27 %     11.02 %     12.37 %
                                                             

    For further information contact:
    Dale M. McKim, III, EVP and CFO
    dmckim@chemungcanal.com
    Phone: 607-737-3714

    Category: Financial

    Source: Chemung Financial Corp

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  • MIL-OSI: South Plains Financial, Inc. Announces 7% Increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LUBBOCK, Texas, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Plains Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPFI) (“South Plains”), the parent company of City Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share of common stock, a 7% increase from the most recent quarterly cash dividend declared in April 2025. The dividend is payable on August 11, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 28, 2025.

    About South Plains Financial, Inc.

    South Plains is the bank holding company for City Bank, a Texas state-chartered bank headquartered in Lubbock, Texas. City Bank is one of the largest independent banks in West Texas and has additional banking operations in the Dallas, El Paso, Greater Houston, the Permian Basin, and College Station, Texas markets, and the Ruidoso, New Mexico market. South Plains provides a wide range of commercial and consumer financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in its market areas. Its principal business activities include commercial and retail banking, along with investment, trust and mortgage services. Please visit https://www.spfi.bank for more information.

    Contact:

    Mikella Newsom, Chief Risk Officer and Secretary
      investors@city.bank
      (866) 771-3347
       
       

    Source: South Plains Financial, Inc.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bank OZK Announces Record Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bank OZK (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: OZK) today announced that net income available to common stockholders for the second quarter of 2025 was a record $178.9 million, a 3.1% increase from $173.5 million for the second quarter of 2024. For the first six months of 2025, net income available to common stockholders was $346.8 million, a 0.5% increase from $345.0 million for the first six months of 2024. Diluted earnings per common share (“EPS”) for the second quarter of 2025 were a record $1.58, a 3.9% increase from $1.52 for the second quarter of 2024. EPS for the first six months of 2025 were $3.05, a 0.7% increase from $3.03 for the first six months of 2024.

    George Gleason, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “One of our goals for 2025 is to improve on our record 2024 net income and EPS. Our strong results for the first half of the year put us in a great position to achieve that goal. Our talented, entrepreneurial and veteran team is well suited for the very dynamic environment in which we operate today. Our excellent results for the quarter included record net income, record EPS, record net interest income, excellent growth in loans and deposits, and solid asset quality. These results demonstrate our team’s ability to proactively and effectively manage the various challenges of this environment while capitalizing on numerous opportunities.”

    MANAGEMENT COMMENTS, FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT AND CONFERENCE CALL

    In connection with this release, the Bank released its management comments on its quarterly results and a financial supplement, which are available at the Bank’s investor relations website.

    Management will conduct a conference call to take questions at 7:30 a.m. CT (8:30 a.m. ET) on Friday, July 18, 2025. Interested parties may access the conference call live via webcast on the Bank’s investor relations website, or may participate via telephone by registering using this online form. Upon registration, all telephone participants will receive the dial-in number along with a unique PIN number that can be used to access the call. A replay of the conference call webcast will be archived on the Bank’s website for at least 30 days.

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) is a regional bank providing innovative financial solutions delivered by expert bankers with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Established in 1903, Bank OZK conducts banking operations in over 250 offices in nine states including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, New York, California and Mississippi and had $41.5 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2025. For more information, visit ozk.com.

    The Bank files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy materials, and other information required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), copies of which are available electronically at the FDIC’s website and are also available on the Bank’s investor relations website at ir.ozk.com. Use this online form to receive automated email notifications for these materials.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This press release and other communications by the Bank and its management may include certain statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as “anticipates,” “targets,” “expects,” “hopes,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “goals,” “believes,” “continue” and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Forward-looking statements represent the Bank’s current expectations, plans or forecasts of its future results, revenues, liquidity, net interest income, provision for credit losses, expenses, efficiency ratio, capital measures, strategy, deposits, assets, and future business and economic conditions more generally, and other future matters. These statements are not guarantees of future results or performance and involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and are often beyond the Bank’s control. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any of these forward-looking statements.

         
    Investor Contact:   Jay Staley (501) 906-7842
    Media Contact:   Michelle Rossow (501) 906-3922
         

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: ACP Statement on Lengthy New Review Procedures from DOI for Energy Projects

    Source: American Clean Power Association (ACP)

    Headline: ACP Statement on Lengthy New Review Procedures from DOI for Energy Projects

    WASHINGTON, D.C., July 17, 2025 – The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet in response to the announcement of new lengthy review procedures from the Department of the Interior targeting solar and wind development: 
    “The recently released memo from the Interior Department is a bewildering departure from the Administration’s promise to bring down energy prices and make America competitive in the race against China for AI and data centers.     
    “In stark contradiction to the Administration’s commitment to tackling bureaucracy, this directive adds three new layers of needless process and unprecedented political review to the construction of domestic energy projects. The Secretary of the Interior will apparently now be personally reviewing thousands of documents and permit applications for everything from the location and types of fences to the grading of access roads on construction sites across the country.  
    “This intentional effort to slow energy production comes at the worst possible moment. U.S. electricity demand is projected to surge 35-50% by 2040, with data centers alone requiring over 100 GW of new capacity. To meet this demand, America needs a true ‘all of the above’ strategy, which includes additional natural gas and intense efforts to accelerate geothermal and advanced nuclear technologies.   
    “Clean energy represented 93% of new capacity added to the grid last year because these sources are the best way to meet demand right now. It’s basic economics that cutting off the fastest and most affordable energy available to the grid just as demand surges will constrain our energy supply and lead to significant cost increases for American businesses and families.   
    “This isn’t oversight. It’s obstruction that will needlessly harm the fastest growing sources of electric power. The move is particularly confounding as we look to the Administration to support bipartisan efforts in Congress to streamline permitting for all sources of American energy.”   
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  • MIL-OSI Economics: UK gives CHF 850,000 to boost developing economies’ capacity to negotiate trade deals

    Source: World Trade Organization

    Over the past 10 years, the Global Trust Fund has covered on average 50 per cent of the costs allocated to trade-related training activities designed for government officials from developing economies. Services, agriculture and trade facilitation are among the broad range of areas covered.

    The UK Ambassador to the WTO, Simon Manley, said: “The UK is pleased to be working with the WTO’s Global Trust Fund to ensure that trade in services – and in particular the Trade in Services for Development initiative – helps developing countries harness the benefits of this sector for job creation and economic development. As the fastest-growing area of international trade, services offer a key pathway for these countries to better integrate into the multilateral trading system.”

    The Trade in Services for Development initiative is an Aid for Trade work programme developed jointly by the WTO and the World Bank to help developing economies and LDCs benefit more fully from the economic growth and development opportunities resulting from services trade.

    WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: “We are grateful to the UK for generously supporting the WTO’s efforts to boost the trading and negotiating capacities of developing economies and LDCs. This support will help government officials translate the international market opportunities undergirded by WTO rules into concrete benefits for businesses and people in their home countries.”

    Overall, the UK has contributed over CHF 14 million (close to GBP 13 million) to the various WTO trust funds over more than 20 years.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Big milestone for the future of quantum computing. We are delivering the world’s first operational deployment of a Level 2 quantum computer, powered by our stack and in partnership with Atom Computing. Congrats to EIFO, Novo Nordisk Foundation and QuNorth.

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: Big milestone for the future of quantum computing. We are delivering the world’s first operational deployment of a Level 2 quantum computer, powered by our stack and in partnership with Atom Computing. Congrats to EIFO, Novo Nordisk Foundation and QuNorth.

    Powerful things can happen when Nordic vision and global collaboration come together. Today, Denmark’s – and Europe’s – quantum ambitions take a bold step forward with the launch of QuNorth. In this new initiative, the EIFO and Novo Nordisk Foundation together invest €80 million to establish QuNorth. Its mission is to acquire, build and operate the world’s most powerful commercial quantum computer. This computer will be called Magne, inspired by a figure of strength in Norse mythology.  We are so proud that this computer will be delivered by Microsoft and Atom Computing and that Magne will be the first operational deployment anywhere in the world of a Level 2 machine powered by logical qubits. This is a milestone moment for the quantum industry as we step past the era of Level 1 NISQ machines and into a new era of increasingly powerful reliable quantum computation. I am also proud that our partnership with QuNorth reflects trust in Microsoft’s quantum expertise and exemplifies our deep roots and commitment to Denmark, the Nordic region, and Europe’s success. It mirrors our mission to help develop vibrant quantum ecosystems through technology-forward investments. Magne will provide quantum startups, academic and research institutions, and the private sector with the latest quantum capabilities, which promise to accelerate innovation and drive further economic growth. At Microsoft, we stand behind milestones like this that represent what we deeply value: advancing technology in ways that matter for our partners and that enable further innovation. QuNorth and Magne are clear examples of what can be achieved when the right people, institutions and ideas come together. I am excited to see QuNorth and Magne come to life over the coming months! #QuantumComputing #Innovation #Microsoft #MicrosoftQuantum #Magne

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Statement on Passage of the GENIUS Act by the House of Representatives

    Source: Securities and Exchange Commission

    I would like to congratulate the House of Representatives on passing the GENIUS Act and commend the work both the House and Senate put into this important legislation. Advancement of this bill to President Trump’s desk marks a historic milestone for crypto entrepreneurs, financial market participants, and everyday Americans. I would like to thank Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, Senator Cynthia Lummis, and my longtime friend Senator Bill Hagerty, who sponsored this legislation, for their leadership in advancing this much-needed legislation.

    Blockchain and crypto asset technologies have the potential to revolutionize America’s financial infrastructure and deliver new efficiencies, cost reductions, transparency, and risk mitigation for the benefit of all Americans. Innovators experimenting with these exciting technologies deserve clear rules of the road, which the GENIUS Act provides for payment stablecoins. Over the coming months and years, I look forward to watching the market leverage the regulatory framework provided by the GENIUS Act to go to market with payment stablecoins solutions that make transactions quicker, cheaper, and safer—all while maintaining robust risk safeguards.

    Financial innovation is critical for making the U.S. the best and most secure place in the world to invest and do business. This is an important step to spur innovation by providing the crypto industry with clear rules of the road. Today’s passage of the GENIUS Act sends a powerful message that this Administration is charting a new course. I look forward to continuing to work to make America—already the world’s leader in financial market innovation—the center of crypto asset innovation as well.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EIB Group backs more than €15 billion in new investment

    Source: European Investment Bank

    EIB

    • EIB and EIF Boards approve €15.5 billion for transport, housing, education, energy and business investment
    • EIB strengthening support for water resilience

    The European Investment Bank Group approved a total of €15.5 billion in new financing to back business growth and corporate innovation, improve transport and energy connectivity, invest in housing and strengthen water resilience.

    The decisions were made at the July board meetings of the EIB and the European Investment Fund this week. The EIB Board endorsed €14.5 billion in fresh financing and the EIF Board authorised €1 billion in new funding to support the green transition, back venture capital and private equity investment and strengthen private credit and infrastructure funds.

    “These investments are about building the future – from clean energy, safe water and smarter transport to better housing, education and innovation,” said EIB Group President Nadia Calviño. “As the EU’s financing arm, the EIB Group is delivering on Europe’s priorities.”

    EIB Group Water Resilience Programme welcomed

    The EIB Board welcomed plans to strengthen targeted financing to address water resilience worldwide.

    The EIB Group is the world’s largest multilateral financier for water investment. The new EIB Group Water Resilience Programme has been developed in coordination with the European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy and is expected to mobilise €40 billion of global water investment over the next three years. It will increase access to clean and safe water, enhance the water resilience of communities and strengthen the competitiveness of the EU water sector.

    New projects to update water and wastewater networks in Greece and the Netherlands were also approved.

    Improving transport

    The EIB agreed to back new rail investment in Estonia, Germany and Italy, to improve road connections in Poland, Romania and Moldova and to enhance airport energy efficiency in France, Germany and Spain.

    Enhancing energy networks and energy efficiency

    New energy projects approved will strengthen electricity grids in France, Germany and South America, improve industrial energy efficiency in Portugal and accelerate biofuel production in Italy.

    Investing in affordable and energy efficient housing

    The Board approved three housing projects, enabling streamlined financing for the construction of energy-efficient homes, the energy-efficiency renovation of existing buildings and the installation of solar panels in Germany and backing the construction and refurbishment of affordable housing across Portugal.

    Backing business growth and innovation

    New financing approved by the EIB will support companies in Croatia, Italy, Poland and Spain, innovation in the Western Balkans and the reforestation of degraded forests and wetlands across Africa as well as private-sector investment by North African and Middle Eastern businesses. This includes support as part of the third pillar of the European Commission’s Multiannual Comprehensive Programme for Palestine.

    Financing for critical raw material recycling in Germany, low-carbon fertiliser production in South America, innovative waste-treatment plants across Spain and pharmaceutical innovation across Europe was also endorsed.

    The EIF transactions agreed this week include €278 million in new debt operations and €725 million in venture capital, private equity and private credit transactions. They will support private-sector clean energy, decarbonisation and biodiversity preservation investment. This includes EIF backing for funds that enable biotech companies to grow, support sustainable business investments and bolster early-stage venture capital.

    Strengthening European security and defence

    In March this year, the EIB Group agreed to expand its eligibility criteria for security and defence investment.

    The EIB and EIF Boards approved a revised list of excluded activities, broadening eligibilities and clarifying technical details to support increased financing for selected security and defence projects. These adjustments follow a thorough market assessment that identified funding needs within the EU industry while safeguarding the Group’s financing capacity.

    Background information  

    The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. Built around eight core priorities, we finance investments that contribute to EU policy objectives by bolstering climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, cohesion, agriculture and bioeconomy, social infrastructure, the capital markets union, and a stronger Europe in a more peaceful and prosperous world. 

    The EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), signed nearly €89 billion in new financing for over 900 high-impact projects in 2024, boosting Europe’s competitiveness and security.   

    All projects financed by the EIB Group are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, as pledged in our Climate Bank Roadmap. Almost 60% of the EIB Group’s annual financing supports projects directly contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and a healthier environment.   

    Fostering market integration and mobilising investment, the Group supported a record of over €100 billion in new investment for Europe’s energy security in 2024 and mobilised €110 billion in growth capital for startups, scale-ups and European pioneers.Approximately half of the EIB’s financing within the European Union is directed towards cohesion regions, where per capita income is lower than the EU average. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Rand Paul Reintroduces Audit the Fed Bill

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Rand Paul

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

    July 17th, 2025

    Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Rand Paul (R-KY) has reintroduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, famously known as ‘Audit the Fed” legislation to require a full audit of the Federal Reserve’s operations and increase congressional oversight of its decision-making. In conjunction with the bill’s reintroduction, Senator Paul also released the latest edition of his Waste Report, which exposed the Federal Reserve’s $600 million cost overrun on renovations to its Washington, D.C. headquarters—now projected to cost taxpayers $2.5 billion in total. The report underscores the lack of transparency and accountability at the Fed, which remains exempt from a full audit by Congress or the Government Accountability Office.

    “No institution holds more power over the future of the American economy and the value of our savings than the Federal Reserve,” said Dr. Paul. “It’s long past time for Congress to stop shirking its duty and hold the Federal Reserve accountable.”

    “It is Congress’ duty to hold the Fed accountable,” said Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). “For too long, the Federal Reserve has operated behind closed doors while making decisions that impact the American economy. Throughout my service in Congress, I have worked to audit the Fed, and this legislation is necessary to shine a light on the Fed’s operations and provide transparency to Congress and American taxpayers.”

    “Idahoans deserve to know what the Federal Reserve is doing to our nation’s economy,” said Senator Jim Risch (R-ID). “Congress must hold the Fed accountable and pull back the curtain on the actions of this unelected Washington establishment.”

    “I support this effort to provide more transparency to the American people and more insight into how the Federal Reserve operates. This bill is a common-sense step towards good government,” said Senator Todd Young (R-IN).

    The Federal Reserve Transparency Act would require the independent Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a complete audit of the Board of Governors and the Federal Reserve Banks within one year of enactment and to report its findings to Congress within 90 days of completing the audit.

    The legislation is also cosponsored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rick Scott (R- FL), and John Barrasso (R-WY).

    The bill is supported by the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, Frontiers of Freedom Institute, and Young Americans for Liberty.

     Read the bill HERE. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Murphy Statement On the Killing of Sayfollah Mussallet In the West Bank

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy

    July 17, 2025

    WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the violent killing of Sayfollah Mussallet, an American citizen, in the West Bank:  
    “The brutal killing of Sayfollah Mussallet, an American citizen visiting his family in the West Bank, is an appalling crime. The Netanyahu government must thoroughly investigate and hold accountable the settlers responsible for allegedly beating this young man to death. The incident occurred amid an almost complete breakdown of law and order in the territory, allowing extremist settler groups to drive Palestinians off their land at an alarming rate as part of an organized strategy to remake the territorial map by force. My heart breaks for Sayfollah’s family and friends as they mourn this horrible loss, and I urge the Netanyahu government to take action to stop this illegal activity and bring the perpetrators to justice.”

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Israel: Netanyahu considering early election but can he convince people he’s winning the war?

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Brian Brivati, Visiting Professor of Contemporary History and Human Rights, Kingston University

    Benjamin Netanyahu’s fragile coalition is fracturing. Gil Cohen Magen / Shutterstock

    One of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties, Shas, has announced it will resign from prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The party said its decision was made due to the government’s failure to pass a bill exempting ultra-Orthodox students from military service.

    Its exit increases the political pressure on Netanyahu. Days earlier, six members of another ultra-Orthodox coalition partner, the United Torah Judaism party, also quit the government citing the same concerns. The moves leave Netanyahu with a minority in parliament, which will make it difficult for his government to function.

    Opposition leader Yair Lapid says the government now “has no authority”, and has called for a new round of elections. But even before these developments, Netanyahu was reportedly considering calling an early election in a bid to remain in power despite his unpopularity.

    To win another term he would, in my view, have to spin a narrative of victory on three fronts: securing the release of the hostages, defeating Hamas and delivering regional security. It is a tall order.

    In his visit to Washington in early July, Netanyahu emphasised his pursuit of a ceasefire in Gaza that facilitates the return of the remaining hostages held by Hamas.

    Israelis have grown increasingly weary of the war, with recent surveys showing popular support for ending it if this brings back those still held captive. A ceasefire that sees hostages released would probably help Netanyahu generate support during an election campaign.

    But Netanyahu has insisted that, while he wants to reach a hostage-ceasefire deal, he will not agree to one “at any price”. This indicates not only Israel’s refusal to compromise on security but also that any deal Netanyahu does make – whether or not it sees the release of all the hostages – will be presented as a victory to Israeli voters.

    To provide the electorate with further hope of an end to the fighting, Netanyahu will also have to claim that the military campaign in Gaza is nearing its goals. Senior military officials stated recently that they have “almost fully achieved” their objectives – namely, defeating Hamas.


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    Netanyahu has, so far, prolonged the war to remain in power. But he will now need to spin the military campaign as a victory if he wants to win votes. This will be especially hard as critics like Yitzhak Brik, a retired Israeli general, claim that the number of Hamas fighters is now back to its pre-war level.

    The hard-right members of Netanyahu’s government add another dimension to this equation. His two ultranationalist coalition partners, Jewish Power and Religious Zionism, oppose ending the war entirely. They insist on fighting Hamas to the finish.

    Netanyahu will most likely want to keep his options open during an election campaign to then form a coalition with whatever he can pull together at the time. He may calculate that a short-term pause in fighting to free hostages can be spun as a victory to win votes, after which military operations could resume to appease hardliners if he needs them.

    A final part of Netanyahu’s electoral strategy will be to push the message that he has delivered regional security. He has declared the war with Iran in June a success, saying “we sent Iran’s nuclear program down the drain”.

    And Israel has also continued its campaign of strikes to assert its military dominance in the region, the latest in Syria and Lebanon.

    Slim peace prospects

    Observers warn that Netanyahu’s approach is about political survival, and will come at the expense of long-term peace prospects for Israelis and Palestinians. According to New York Times, he seems to be “kicking the Palestinian issue once again down the road”.

    Indeed, part of Netanyahu’s mooted strategy for claiming victory in Gaza involves supporting a constrained political outcome for the Palestinians that ends the fighting without Israel conceding on core issues.

    In this scenario, the Gaza Strip would be carved up and demilitarised under prolonged Israeli security oversight. Some areas would be annexed by Israel. Remaining parts of Gaza, along with fragments of the West Bank, would be handed over to an interim authority to create the appearance of a nascent Palestinian state.

    The goal would be to declare that Israel has facilitated Palestinian statehood – but strictly on Israel’s terms – while eliminating Hamas’s rule in Gaza. The reality would probably be a designed chaos to force as many Palestinians as possible to leave.

    Such a state, lacking full sovereignty and territorial continuity, would fall far short of the independent state that Palestinians seek. Crucially, this imposed outcome would also bypass substantive negotiation of issues like borders, refugees and Jerusalem, which both Israel and Palestine claim as their capital.

    Palestinian leaders would almost certainly reject a curtailed state. And if they did not then ordinary Palestinians – reeling from the war’s devastation – are unlikely to view it as a just peace. A new cycle of violence would probably begin and the Palestinian population will have been heavily concentrated into restricted spaces that would be wide open to Israeli bombardment.




    Read more:
    Netanyahu’s occupation plan for Gaza means more suffering for Palestinians and less security for Israel


    As Netanyahu weighs pulling the election trigger, he is effectively writing the next chapter of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The outcome of this manoeuvring is highly uncertain.

    If his three-pronged victory narrative convinces Israeli voters, he could return to power with a fresh mandate and perhaps a retooled coalition. He might seek a broader unity government after an election, sidelining his most hardline partners in favour of centrist voices to navigate post-war diplomacy.

    But if the public deems his victories hollow or indeed false, an election could sweep him out of office. This would open the door for opposition leaders who may take a different approach to Gaza and the Palestinians.

    Brian Brivati is executive director of the Britain Palestine Project. He is writing this article in a personal capacity.

    ref. Israel: Netanyahu considering early election but can he convince people he’s winning the war? – https://theconversation.com/israel-netanyahu-considering-early-election-but-can-he-convince-people-hes-winning-the-war-261141

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Will Donald Trump get Vladimir Putin (before Maga gets Trump)?

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor

    This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.


    You know when the Kremlin is worried about something – it starts talking about nuclear weapons. And so it was, just two days after Donald Trump revealed he had decided to lift his administration’s pause on the supply of US-made weapons to Ukraine, that Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, raised Russia’s nuclear doctrine. In response to a handy question from a friendly reporter as to whether Russia’s nuclear doctrine was still active, Peskov said: “Russia’s nuclear doctrine remains in effect, and thus, all its provisions continue to apply.”

    By saying “all its provisions”, he was emphasising the changes made in December last year which significantly lowered the bar for Russia to use its nuclear deterrent. It states that Russia “reserves the right to employ nuclear weapons” in response to nuclear weapons or “other types of weapons of mass destruction” against itself or its allies.

    Whether Putin and his team consider the sorts of weapons the US is prepared to allow Ukraine to use against Russia as weapons of mass destruction is not clear as yet. The US president specifically said that a fresh supply of Patriot systems was already en route to Ukraine from Germany. But he also hinted that other more offensive weapons could also be in the mix. And in a July 4 phone call he is reported to have asked the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, whether he could hit Moscow or St Petersburg, to which Zelensky replied: “Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons.”

    Trump is reported to have gone on to say that it was important to “make [Russians] feel the pain”.

    At the beginning of the week, the US president was also keen for Russia to feel the economic pain of indirect sanctions, with 100% tariffs promised against any country buying Russia’s oil. Could this be a turning point?


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    Interesting question, says David Dunn. Dunn, professor of international relations at the University of Birmingham, says Trump’s decision – if he follows through with it – pretty much brings the US back in line with its policy under the Biden administration. Particularly now that Trump appears to have ruled out, for the time being, allowing Ukraine to use long-range offensive missiles against targets in Moscow.

    As Dunn points out, there’s no sense that Trump has changed his overall tack on what he is looking for from Putin: a ceasefire, rather than, as Biden repeatedly insisted, a settlement that respects Ukrainian sovereignty and restores the land occupied illegally by Russian troops.

    Meanwhile the economic pain he promised to inflict on Russia has been scheduled to begin in 50 days. This – as many commentators have been quick to point out – has irresistible echoes of his off-again, on-again tariff regime. So will these sanctions actually happen?




    Read more:
    What Trump’s decision to send more weapons to Ukraine will mean for the war


    The Russian stock market certainly wasn’t that worried. Shortly after trump made his announcement, the Moscow stock exchange increased by 2.7% and the rouble strengthened. Oil markets also appear to have relaxed, suggesting traders see no imminent risks. Maybe this is another case of “Taco” (Trump always chickens out)?

    Patrick O’Shea, an international relations and global governance specialist at the University of Glasgow, believes that the markets’ reaction is more than just indifference to what Trump was threatening. It was relief.

    “Trump’s threat isn’t just non-credible, the positive market reaction in Russia suggests it is a gift for Moscow,” O’Shea writes. “The 50-day ultimatum is seen not as a deadline but as a reprieve, meaning nearly two months of guaranteed inaction from the US.”

    What has not been widely reported in the UK is that a bipartisan bill making its way through the US congress would have been far more punitive that anything Trump is threatening. Now this has been paused pending Trump’s initiative in 50 days’ time.




    Read more:
    Why Russia is not taking Trump’s threats seriously


    Back in Europe, meanwhile, Ukraine’s allies got together in Rome last weekend to discuss what will be needed to rebuild the war-torn country and how to raise the necessary funds. Stefan Wolff was watching proceedings and believes that while countries in the “coalition of the willing” are ready to open their coffers to help Ukraine get back on its feet, the funds so far pledged will not touch the sides.

    Ukraine’s allies at the conference have pledged more than €10 billion (£8.7 billion). But, Wolff – an expert in international relations at the University of Birmingham who has contributed regular analysis of the war in Ukraine – points out that this sum looks minuscule alongside the World Bank’s latest assessment that Ukraine will need at least US$524 billion (£388 billion) over the next decade to fund its recovery.

    There have been some fairly upbeat forecasts about Ukraine’s potential for growth. The IMF forecasts growth for Ukraine of between 2% and 3% for 2025, which is likely to grow to over 4% in 2026 and 2027. But it cautions that this will not happen without considerable overseas support. And an end to the war. Neither is certain anytime soon.




    Read more:
    Over €10 billion has now been pledged for Ukraine’s recovery. It’s nowhere near enough


    Maga moves – but will Trump take responsiblity?

    To Washington, where the US president is having what would probably count as the worst week of his second administration so far. Large sections of his faithful Maga base are in almost open revolt at his seeming reluctance to release what have become known as the “Epstein files”. You may remember he littered his election campaign last year with dark hints about the revelations the files must surely contain about the possible involvement of the rich and powerful in child-sex exploitation. But this week he essentially said it was old news, which was “pretty boring”, adding that “I think, really, only pretty bad people, including fake news, want to keep something like that going.”

    This is not only at odds with what he spent much of 2024 saying. It also flies in the face of what his own attorney general, Pam Bondi, said in February when she said Epstein’s client list was “sitting on [her] desk right now to review”. Now of course, the justice department says there is no list. This is not what much of his base wants to hear.

    Rob Dover, an intelligence specialist at the University of Hull who has researched conspiracy theories and the people who obsess about them, says this is a dangerous moment for the Trump presidency. He points to Maga unrest over Trump’s decision to bomb Iran and to resume military aid to Ukraine, both of which appear to contradict his pledge to keep the US out of foreign conflicts. Trump’s “big beautiful bill”, which has cut medicaid and other benefits to the poorest people in the US, will also inflict hurt on many is his base. Even his recent musing that he agrees with his health secretary’s questionable assertion that Coca-Cola should be made with sugar cane not corn syrup to “make America healthy again” is sure to anger corn farmers in the Midwest, another core Trump constituency.

    “Maga is not a uniform group in belief or action. But if Trump loses either the loyalty of some or they refuse to flex their beliefs as they have done before, it will be politically dangerous for him,” Dover concludes.




    Read more:
    Trump’s changing stance on Epstein files is testing the loyalty of his Maga base


    Trouble brewing in Bosnia

    I had the great good fortune to visit Sarajevo in December last year where I spent a few days exploring, taking a walking tour of the old town and a wider tour of the whole city which took us across the notional border with the Republika Srpska, one of the two main constituent parts of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Sarajevo: a beautiful but troubled city.
    Julian Nyča via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-NC-SA

    The country was created by the Dayton accord, bringing an end to the ethnic conflict in the mid-1990s that saw whole populations displaced as ethnic Serbs and Croats sought to create new pure mini-states by expelling mainly Muslim Bosniaks.

    When visiting, I felt a pervading sense that the two parts of the new country sit uncomfortably next to each other – and in recent months the friction has intensified considerably. Birte Julia Gippert of the University of Liverpool, who has researched extensively the conflict in the Balkans and the attempts to bring peace to the region, explains how the situation has become so tense.




    Read more:
    Bosnia and Herzegovina in crisis as Bosnian-Serb president rallies for secession


    Why is Israel bombing Syria?

    Conflict in Syria escalated again this week, with Israeli warplanes launching airstrikes against government buildings in Damascus this week. A Netanyahu government minister, Amichai Chikli, referred to Syria’s leader, Ahmed al-Shara, as “a terrorist, a barbaric murderer who should be eliminated without delay”.

    Mixed up in all this is sectarian fighting in southern Syria was has been going on sporadically since al-Shara took power at the end of last year. But, as Ali Mamouri of Deakin University explains, Israel wants to see the emergence of a federal Syria, which the new regime has ruled out. It also want to retain influence in the region and secure its northern border with Syria.

    While a ceasefire is in place for now, Mamouri sees the situation as extremely fragile with further clashes “not only possible but highly probable”.

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    ref. Will Donald Trump get Vladimir Putin (before Maga gets Trump)? – https://theconversation.com/will-donald-trump-get-vladimir-putin-before-maga-gets-trump-261416

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Germany announces €10 million euro investment in Africa’s development

    Source: Government of South Africa

    Germany announces €10 million euro investment in Africa’s development

    German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has announced that Germany will provide an initial contribution of €10 million towards the Group of Twenty (G20) Compact for Africa initiative, which promotes private investment in Africa.

    “This is not only a strategic investment, it is one that can boost the growth, create business opportunities and reduce pressure on public budgets in important Member States,” Klingbeil said on Thursday in Durban during the G20 Finance Track Meeting. 

    Established under the German G20 Presidency in 2017, the initiative’s primary objective is to increase attractiveness of private investment through substantial improvements of the macro, business and financing frameworks.

    Under the G20 Finance Track, the Compact for Africa is governed through the G20 Africa Advisory Group (AAG), co-chaired by Germany and South Africa. 

    The African Development Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank Group coordinate the initiative. 

    “To help these partners, with the support of the Compact with Africa, Germany will provide an initial contribution of €10 million to the World Bank’s Trust Fund this year.

    “We are convinced that this is a worthwhile investment and we will be pleased to see other G20 members to join us, therefore, we call on all G20 partners to consider making their own contribution to the World Bank Trust Fund to help ensure the Compact’s long term success.

    “Only through our joint efforts we can truly unlock the potential of the Compact with Africa and make a lasting impact for the benefit of our African partners and the global community,” Germany’s Vice-Chancellor said.

    According to Klingbeil, Compact members have higher levels of foreign direct investments.

    “It is important to recognise the initiative’s full potential impact is still emerging, partly due to unexpected external challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and global uncertainties.

    “This highlights the necessities for continued political and financial commitment to unlock the Compact’s full potential for sustainable and inclusive growth across Africa,” he said.

    The German Vice-Chancellor emphasised that Germany’s new government wants to deepen its engagement with South African partners.

    “We will continue to provide strong support with the Compact but more generally we also want to engage in new thinking about development partnerships.

    “The German government has committed itself to establish a new North-South Commission to set up an international forum where experts from politics, civil society, business and research can meet on a regular basis to search for new and efficient solutions. I envision the independent experts from relevant areas from all parts of the world coming together on a regular basis,” he said.

    The new German government agreed to establish a new North-South Commission to jointly suggest new North-South policies for a multipolar world.

    Klingbeil stressed the importance of the Global North and Global South working together on equal footing while also highlighting the need for equitable partnerships and mutual respect between developed and developing nations. 

    “It’s important that we don’t have a platform where the North is telling the South what to do. We have to come together on the same level to find common answers to address the challenges we are facing in the world.

    “At the same time, we will continue to make use of the existing instruments of the G20 Compact with Africa is one of them, it’s dynamic and results driven initiative that demonstrates the power of partnerships and peer to peer learning,” Klingbeil said.

    Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana indicated that the Compact for Africa has grown into a dynamic initiative that has mobilised over $191 million dollars in private capital, supported by the development of bankable projects and improved access to services for over 13.5 million people.

    “It has also fostered a peer learning network among participating countries supported by institutions like the African Centre for Economic Research and provided a structured framework for reform through regular monitoring and technical assistance.

    “As we look ahead, the success of the Compact with Africa will depend on our collective commitment. We must ensure that this initiative remains country-owned, reform driven and result orientated,” the Minister said.

    Godongwana called on governments, multilateral institutions and the private sector to create enabling conditions for sustainable development and inclusive growth.

    “Africa’s development trajectory is at a crossroad, while the continent is rich in opportunity, it continues to face significant challenges ranging from infrastructure deficit and climate vulnerability to constrained fiscal space and limited access to long term private capital

    “In this context, the compact with Africa initiative remains a promising platform for fostering reformed driven investment partnership between African countries and the private sector,” he said.

    South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency on 1 December 2024, which runs to 30 November 2025, under the theme: “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability”. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Sherman Announces $14.5 Million in Funding for Valley & Westside Projects Advanced by Key Congressional Panel

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA)

    Sherman Oaks, CA – Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) announced today his requests of $14.5 million in federal funds for projects that will address vital needs across the San Fernando Valley and Westside of Los Angeles have been advanced by a key Congressional panel.

    Two relevant subcommittees of the House Committee on Appropriations voted to approve all 15 of the community projects Congressman Sherman submitted for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations process. The underlying legislation will now proceed to a vote by the full membership of the Appropriations Committee before the whole House of Representatives can consider the measure. Funding Members’ community projects in FY2026 will require full-year spending bills rather than a Continuing Resolution. Should FY2026 spending bills pass the House with community projects included, these same bills must also pass the Senate before they can be signed into law.

    The projects include:

    Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) – Santa Monica Mountains Brush Clearance & Wildfire Mitigation
    Committee Approved Amount: $1,031,000

    Lands within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) are in need of habitat restoration, in particular brush clearance and the removal of invasive plant species. This project is critical to reducing wildfire risk and preserving the wildlife habitat.

    City of Los Angeles – The Crisis and Incident Response through Community – Led Engagement Program
    Committee Approved Amount: $2,062,000
    The funding will be used to help to expand the Crisis and Incident Response through Community-led Engagement (CIRCLE) program, a 24/7 unarmed response program that deploys trained teams to address non-urgent LAPD calls related to unhoused individuals.

    California State University, Northridge – High Bay Structural Test Lab
    Committee Approved Amount: $1,031,000
    The technology and equipment in this 1,100-square-foot lab will expand research opportunities, through testing on structural systems using different types of loads that reflect real-world conditions. In addition, the laboratory provides workforce training to CSUN students in STEM pathways as the lab’s projects has real-world applications.

    Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles – Community Security Initiative Program
    Committee Approved Amount: $1,031,000
    The funding will be used to strengthen the security of Jewish schools, synagogues, camps, groups, and organizations. 

    Labor Community Services Food Bank Equipment Upgrades
    Committee Approved Amount: $1,200,000
    The funding will be used for modernizing and upgrading the Labor Community Services (LCS) Food Bank Warehouse equipment to serve the Los Angeles community. 

    Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs – West Los Angeles VA Modular Home Construction
    Committee Approved Amount: $850,000
    Los Angeles County will partner with West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs for the acquisition and installation of modular housing to serve as temporary housing under the VA’s Care, Treatment, and Rehabilitative Services (CTRS) Program.

    Los Angeles Fire Department Station Renovations 
    Committee Approved Amount: $2,000,000
    The funding will be used to improve several of the 20 fire stations in California’s 32nd Congressional District. 

    City of Los Angeles – Grancell Village Affordable Senior Housing Project
    Committee Approved Amount: $850,000
    The funding will be used to build affordable senior housing units at Grancell Village campus in Reseda, supporting low-income and disabled seniors.

    Los Angeles Pierce College – Community Engagement and Enrichment Center
    Committee Approved Amount: $250,000
    The funding will be used to create the Pierce College Community Engagement & Enrichment Center, which will provide underserved populations of the San Fernando Valley with a safe and enriching environment.

    Los Angeles Police Department – West LA Real Time Crime Center
    Committee Approved Amount: $1,031,000
    The funding will be used to install a Real Time Crime Center in the West Los Angeles LAPD Division and expand the camera network around the community to reduce burglaries.

    Los Angeles River Greenway Studio City Habitat Restoration, Beautification, and Safety Project
    Committee Approved Amount: $250,000 
    The project will occur along the south bank of the Los Angeles River from Whitsett Avenue to Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Studio City and include new, native landscaping to replace existing, non-native plants. The project will also install public lighting, both along the path and along access pathways and seating areas.

    Malibu Canyon Road and Kanan Dume Road Tunnel Lighting Upgrade Project 
    Committee Approved Amount: $250,000
    The project will result in enhanced visibility and improve driver safety conditions for the tunnels along Malibu Canyon Road, Kanan Road, and Kanan Dume Road.

    Sepulveda Basin Pedestrian Safety & Access Improvements
    Committee Approved Amount: $850,000
    The project will provide new and enhanced pedestrian pathways into the Sepulveda Basin recreation area, providing car-free access to LA28 Olympic Games venues. 

    Southwest Valley Park Improvements – City of Los Angeles
    Committee Approved Amount: $850,000
    The funding will be used to improve parks in the City of Los Angeles. 

    Beit T’Shuvah – Combatting Crime Through Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Education and Prevention Program
    Committee Approved Amount: $1,039,000
    This project seeks to reduce the prevalence of drug-related crime in Los Angeles County, Congressional District 32, through addiction treatment, prevention, and education opportunities.

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  • MIL-OSI: Landsbankinn hf.: Landsbankinn’s results for the first half of 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Landsbankinn’s profit in the first half of 2025 amounted to ISK 18.3 billion after tax, ISK 10.4 billion thereof in the second quarter. 
    • Annualised ROE was 11.5% as compared with 10.5% for the same period the previous year. 
    • The net interest margin as a ratio of average total asset position was 2.9% and the net interest margin of domestic households was 2.1% during the period. 
    • Net interest income amounted to ISK 32.5 billion and net fee and commission income was ISK 6.2 billion.  
    • TM’s performance in the period 28 February to 30 June 2025 from insurance contracts was ISK 925 million, thereof ISK 655 million in the second quarter. The combined ratio of TM, 93.2%, is the combined claims ratio, cost-income ratio and reinsurance ratio calculated based on income from insurance contracts in the first half of 2025. 
    • The cost-income ratio was 35.8%, compared with 33.1% for the same period of 2024. 
    • The total capital ratio was 24.0% at the end of the period. The Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) of the Central Bank of Iceland sets the total capital requirement at 20.4%. 
    • In February, the Bank finalised the sale of Additional Tier 1 securities (AT1) in the amount of USD 100 million. This was the Bank’s inaugural AT1 issuance. The Bank also issued senior non-preferred bonds in the amount of NOK 500 million and SEK 1,300 million. There was considerable over-demand for the bonds. 
    • The Bank’s AGM on 19 March 2025 approved payment of a dividend of ISK 18.9 million to shareholders. Total dividend paid by the Bank since 2013 will amount to ISK 210.6 billion at the end of the year. 
    • Settlement of the purchase by Landsbankinn of TM tryggingar hf. and delivery took place 28 February 2025 and the Bank assumed operation of the company as of that date. The Annual General Meeting of TM, held on 29 April 2025, approved a motion from the Board of Directors to pay a dividend to shareholders for the operating year 2024 in the amount of ISK 2.5 million.   
    • At the end of April, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings announced an upgrade of the Bank’s credit rating, from BBB+ to A-. This is the highest credit rating Landsbankinn has achieved since 2014, when S&P started rating the Bank. 

    Lilja Björk Einarsdóttir, CEO of Landsbankinn: 

     “The Bank’s strong half-year results reflect its solid position. A broad range of services contributes to stable and sound operations, and continuous improvements enhance customer satisfaction. Significant market volatility in the past three months has impacted returns from investment assets but fee and commission income increased year-over-year. Defaults have not increased despite persistently high interest rates, which is encouraging. 

    There has been a noticeable slowdown in the Bank’s mortgage lending, alongside reduced demand for non-indexed mortgages. On the other hand, corporate lending has grown steadily. There is strong growth in deposits and market funding has also been successful. The Bank’s issuance of EUR 300 million in green bonds in June was at the most favourable terms it has received in many years, following an upgrade to the Bank’s credit rating. With this issuance, all of the Bank’s general bond issues in euros are now green. 

    The integration of TM into the Landsbankinn group is progressing well. We have made several organisational changes and operations to best leverage the group’s strengths and the results so far are promising. Our focus is on increasing TM’s market share in the insurance sector by boosting insurance sales through Landsbankinn’s distribution network, as well as maintaining TM’s strong customer relationships, particularly with corporate clients. 

    Landsbankinn recently advertised for sale the beautiful and historic building at Austurstræti 11, along with three adjacent properties. The sales process has not yet concluded and emphasis is being placed on conducting it carefully and professionally. The Bank has a long-standing history in the city centre, as does TM, which in June moved its main office operations back down-town, to Kalkofnsvegur. At the same time, 24 TM employees transferred to the Bank and TM’s branch was merged with Landsbankinn’s branch at Reykjastræti 6. As is the case with Landsbréf, TM shares various services with Landsbankinn. Close cooperation within the group is key to achieving success and continuing to provide excellent customer service. By leveraging all our strengths to support our customers, we contribute to a prosperous future for them and for society as a whole.” 

    Landsbankinn’s financial calendar 

    • Q3 2025 23 October 2025 
    • Annual results 2025 29 January 2026 

    For further information contact:

    Public Relations, pr@landsbankinn.is

    Investor Relations, ir@landsbankinn.is

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Africa’s financial sovereignty: Mobilizing institutional capital for development and resilience

    Source: APO

    As global capital flows evolve and development assistance dwindles, Africa finds itself at a critical point. On 28 May, during the African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings (www.AfDB.org), senior leaders, policymakers and financial experts gathered to chart a new course for the continent’s financial future – one based on mobilizing and deploying African resources and ingenuity.

    Organized by the Bank Group’s Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department, in collaboration with the Bank’s Making Finance Work for Africa initiative, this side event brought together leading African experts in a conversation moderated by Victor Oladokun, Senior Advisor to the President of the African Development Bank Group for Communication and Stakeholder Engagement.

    With a 10 percent decline in development assistance and a 12 percent drop in foreign direct investment to USD 40 billion {in what period, and what’s the source of the data?}, the urgency of mobilizing domestic resources is pressing. The continent faces an annual infrastructure funding gap of between USD 68 billion and USD 108 billion, while attracting only 2 percent of global investment in this sector {Source?}.

    “The real question is not whether the capital exists – it does. The question is how to mobilize it on a large scale for productive, high-impact investments,” said Solomon Quaynor, the African Development Bank Group’s Vice-President for Private Sector, Infrastructure & Industrialization.

    He added, “Africa is not poor. Our institutional investors – pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and even central banks – together manage more than USD 2.1 trillion in assets. If just 5 percent of these funds were directed towards infrastructure and the private sector, it would unlock more than USD 100 billion in long-term capital for the continent.”

    Partnerships and innovation

    The event highlighted some innovative African-led models for mobilizing institutional capital. For example, InfraCredit Nigeria, a pioneering credit enhancement institution, has secured more than USD 300 million in long-term financing in local currency for infrastructure projects.

    “The real risk associated with infrastructure assets is often overestimated. We have not recorded any losses on a portfolio of more than 20 projects in 12 sectors in eight years,” said Chinua Azubike, CEO of InfraCredit.

    Tafara Ethiopis, Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC, the World Bank’s private-sector arm) for Africa, emphasized the need to strengthen the bankability of projects through more effective risk-sharing mechanisms. “It is essential to calibrate the distribution of risks and benefits between the public and private sectors properly to make projects bankable,” he said.

    Speakers also identified obstacles to mobilizing institutional capital and proposed solutions. Boitumelo Mosako, CEO of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), highlighted the central role of good governance and rigorous project preparation in lowering risk and improving investor confidence.

    The Director General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Timi Agama, stressed the importance of building trust through regulatory reforms, investor protection and financial education.

    Denis Charles Kouassi, CEO of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Social Security Fund, underscored the importance of aligning pension funds with national development priorities, saying, All the income we generate is reinvested directly into the national economy to finance our services and boost growth.”

    A call for collective action

    The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department of the African Development Bank Group is leading several initiatives aimed at mobilizing African institutional capital, including through instruments such as the Capital Markets Development Trust Fund, and strategic partnerships with regional and global stakeholders.

    “Yes, we need governance and accountability. But as Africans, we also need to learn to trust each other,” said Mosako.

    “The moment calls for vision. It also calls for innovation. And above all, it calls for action,” Quaynor affirmed, in his concluding remarks. “Let us pool our capital, our ideas, and our will, to build an Africa where infrastructure becomes a lever for prosperity, not a drag on it.”

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

    To view photos from this session, click here (https://apo-opa.co/4f1e4og).

    About the African Development Bank Group:
    The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s leading development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). Represented in 41 African countries, with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and social progress of its 54 regional member countries. For more information: www.AfDB.org

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Focus Session – Advancing TARGET Services with DLT transactions: Welcome Address

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Welcome address
    The Eurosystem launched a strategy to settle transactions recorded on distributed ledger technology (DLT) using central bank money. The initiative follows a two-track approach – Pontes and Appia – and will be built on the exploratory work on new technologies for wholesale central bank money settlement done with market participants in 2024. Learn more about how this strategy supports the wider EU policies and contributes to a harmonised and integrated European financial ecosystem.

    Dimitri Pattyn, Deputy Director General, ECB

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB1ccdH_4ts

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Focus Session – Advancing TARGET Services with DLT transaction: Findings from the Exploratory work

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Findings from the exploratory work
    The Eurosystem tested three interoperability-type solutions in 2024 together with 64 participants which conducted 50 trials and experiments, with the aim of exploring the potential use of DLT to settle wholesale financial transactions. Learn more about the results of the exploratory work and the lessons learnt.

    Paul Gardin, Market Infrastructure Expert, ECB

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5BUSsIIRio

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Focus Session – Advancing TARGET Services with DLT transactions: Short-term track: Pontes

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Short-term track: Pontes
    Deep dive into one of the tracks – Pontes which will provide a short-term offering to the market – including a pilot phase. It will offer euro central bank money settlement, linking market DLT platforms and TARGET Services to settle financial transactions. Learn more about the project roadmap and how you can be involved.

    George Kalogeropoulos, Deputy Head of Division, ECB

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZCxnDyxJhs

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Focus Session – Advancing TARGET Services with DLT transactions: Long-term track: Appia

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Long-term track: Appia
    The ECB will provide insights on its work on the long-term integrated ecosystem using DLT, the collaboration with public and private stakeholders, and the international dimension.

    Holger Neuhaus, Head of Division, ECB

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpALWGpS15w

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Focus Session – Advancing TARGET Services with DLT transactions: Closing remarks

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Closing remarks
    Dimitri Pattyn, Deputy Director General, ECB

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaB0tn30VnQ

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  • MIL-OSI: Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 17.7.2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Siili Solutions Plc       Announcement  17.7.2025
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 17.7.2025  
         
    In the Helsinki Stock Exchange    
         
    Trade date           17.7.2025  
    Bourse trade         Buy  
    Share                  SIILI  
    Amount             720 Shares
    Average price/ share    6,7000 EUR
    Total cost            4 824,00 EUR
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc now holds a total of 31 698 shares
    including the shares repurchased on 17.7.2025  
         
    The share buybacks are executed in compliance with Regulation 
    No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council (MAR) Article 5
    and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
         
    On behalf of Siili Solutions Plc    
         
    Nordea Bank Oyj    
         
    Sami Huttunen Ilari Isomäki  
         
    Further information:    
    CFO Aleksi Kankainen    
    Email: aleksi.kankainen@siili.com    
    Tel. +358 50 584 2029    
         
    www.siili.com    

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  • MIL-OSI: What Higher Rates Haven’t Changed: The Role of Smart Credit – and Smarter Relationships

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a high-rate environment, business lending has become more selective, but not impossible. For banks and borrowers who focus on fundamentals, communication, and long- term planning, financing is still getting done. To help make sense of what’s changing (and what still works), we spoke with Brian R. Monson, Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Credit Officer at First American Bank.

    With more than two decades of experience in commercial credit and underwriting, Brian offers timely insights into borrower behavior, what banks are really looking for right now, and why strong relationships still make the biggest difference.

    Q: How has the rise in interest rates changed the lending landscape?

    Brian: When rates spiked, many business owners did what you’d expect: they paused and reassessed. Loan payments were suddenly much higher. Deals that made sense a year ago didn’t pencil out the same way. So, sponsors started bringing in more equity, valuations came down, and people got more cautious.

    We saw a slowdown in loan demand across the board. Businesses crave certainty, and when that’s in short supply, they tend to wait.

    Q: Are you still seeing strong lending activity in certain cases?

    Brian: Absolutely. While the volume of deals has slowed, the fundamentals haven’t changed. We’re still making loans every day to companies that are well-managed, financially sound, and planning ahead. What’s different now is that credit decisions require more context. Numbers matter, but the story behind those numbers matters more.

    Q: What kind of factors do you look at beyond the financials?

    Brian: We take a holistic view. Are receivables being collected on time? Are vendors getting paid within terms? Is the business managing liquidity effectively? These are the kinds of operational details that tell us how a company is run. And in a tighter environment, they’re more important than ever.

    Some sectors, like logistics, are under more pressure. It’s a capital-intensive industry, and with softer freight volumes and equipment devaluations, many operators are struggling. But being in a high-risk industry doesn’t automatically make a borrower risky. It just means we have to structure the deal the right way and really understand what’s going on behind the scenes.

    Q: What kinds of financing does First American Bank typically provide?

    Brian: We finance two things: capital goods and time gaps. That means if you’re buying long-term assets like equipment, or if you need working capital to bridge the gap between inventory purchases and customer payments – we can help.

    What we don’t finance are losses, non-operating activities, or distributions that lack reasonably foreseeable resolution. That’s something we’re upfront about. Being clear on how the financing will be used protects both the bank and the borrower.

    Q: What support do you offer for businesses that don’t have deep internal finance teams?

    Brian: A lot of our clients are owner-led or family-run businesses. They might not have a CFO or a formal advisory team. So, they rely on us for guidance, not just capital. That’s where we really differentiate ourselves. Our bankers know their industries. They’ve seen similar situations before, and they can help clients navigate decisions beyond just the loan itself.

    We don’t make 30,000-foot credit decisions. And we don’t walk away from borrowers just because they don’t fit a rigid profile.

    Q: Can you give an example of how a relationship made a difference for a client?

    Brian: I worked with a company in the automotive manufacturing space who was doing great: profitable, growing, well-run. But their national bank cut ties with them overnight because they didn’t like the sector. No conversation. Just a blanket exit strategy.

    We took the time to understand their business. We saw their long-term performance. We stepped in. That client is still with us today.

    Those are the moments where a real banking relationship matters. And it becomes even more important when something goes wrong, whether that’s a lost customer, a delayed receivable, or a temporary cash crunch. We want to be the first call our clients make, not the last.

    Q: What does risk-based lending look like in practice right now?

    Brian: It’s about being thoughtful and intentional. We ask the right questions, get clarity on the borrower’s business model, and structure loans to support long-term health. It’s not just about getting to “yes” or “no,” it’s about understanding how the credit will perform over time and making sure we’re aligned with the client’s goals.

    Interest rates will continue to fluctuate. The economy will shift. But strong fundamentals, transparent conversations, and long-term thinking – that’s what always works.

    Looking for a banking partner who understands your business?

    Our relationship-first approach to lending is built for long-term growth. Connect with a business banker to learn more today.

    Disclaimers: This information is for educational purposes only. It is not legal or tax advice. For legal or tax advice, you should consult your own legal, tax, and investment advisors.   

    First American Bank is a Member FDIC.

    About First American Bank
    First American Bank is the largest privately held bank in Illinois, with over $7 billion in assets and 61 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida. Family-owned and operated since the 1960s, the bank offers a full range of financial services, including personal banking, business lending, and trust and wealth management. Known for combining community bank service with large-scale capabilities, First American Bank is committed to long-term relationships, financial stability, and delivering tailored solutions that help customers thrive.

    Media Contact: 
    Teresa Lee 
    305-631-6400 
    tlee@firstambank.com 

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  • MIL-OSI: Westamerica Bancorporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the second quarter 2025 of $29.1 million and diluted earnings per common share (“EPS”) of $1.12. Second quarter 2025 results compare to first quarter 2025 net income of $31.0 million and EPS of $1.16.

    “Westamerica’s second quarter 2025 results benefited from the Company’s low-cost operating principles. The annualized cost of funding interest-earning loans, bonds and cash was 0.22 percent for the second quarter 2025. The Company recognized no provision for credit losses in the second quarter 2025. At June 30, 2025, nonperforming assets were $5.0 million and the allowance for credit losses on loans was $13.8 million. Westamerica operated efficiently, spending 39 percent of its revenue on operating costs in the second quarter 2025”, said Chairman, President and CEO David Payne. “Second quarter 2025 results generated an annualized 11.2 percent return on average common equity. Westamerica paid a $0.46 per common share dividend during the second quarter 2025, and retired 773 thousand common shares using its share repurchase plan. Westamerica’s capital ratios remain at historically high levels exceeding the highest regulatory guidelines,” concluded Payne.

    Net interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent (FTE) basis was $54.6 million for the second quarter 2025, compared to $56.4 million for the first quarter 2025. The annualized yield earned on loans, bonds and cash for the second quarter 2025 was 4.07 percent, compared to 4.14 percent for the first quarter 2025. The annualized cost of funding interest-earning loans, bonds and cash was 0.22 percent for the second quarter 2025, compared to 0.24 percent for the first quarter 2025.

    The Company provided no provision for credit losses in the second quarter 2025 compared to a $550 thousand reversal of provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2025. The allowance for credit losses on loans was $13.8 million at June 30, 2025 compared to $13.9 million at March 31, 2025.

    Noninterest income for the second quarter 2025 totaled $10.3 million compared to $10.3 million for the first quarter 2025.

    Noninterest expenses were $25.5 million for the second quarter 2025 and $25.1 million for the first quarter 2025. The increase in noninterest expense is primarily due to higher salaries and benefits expense due to more business days in the second quarter 2025 compared to the first quarter 2025 and higher occupancy and equipment expense.

    The income tax provision (FTE) for the second quarter 2025 was $10.3 million compared to $11.1 million for the first quarter 2025.

    Westamerica Bancorporation’s wholly owned subsidiary Westamerica Bank, operates commercial banking and trust offices throughout Northern and Central California.

    Westamerica Bancorporation Web Address: www.westamerica.com

    For additional information contact:
    Westamerica Bancorporation
    1108 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
    Robert A. Thorson – Investor Relations Contact
    707-863-6090
    investments@westamerica.com 

    FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

    The following appears in accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

    This press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company, including descriptions of plans or objectives of its management for future operations, products or services, and forecasts of its revenues, earnings or other measures of economic performance. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.”

    Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors — many of which are beyond the Company’s control — could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those described in the forward-looking statements. The Company’s most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the annual report for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed on Form 10-K and quarterly report for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 filed on Form 10-Q, describe some of these factors, including certain credit, interest rate, operational, liquidity and market risks associated with the Company’s business and operations. Other factors described in these reports include changes in business and economic conditions, competition, fiscal and monetary policies, disintermediation, cyber security risks, legislation including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, and mergers and acquisitions.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date forward looking statements are made.

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    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS        
    June 30, 2025        
               
    1. Net Income Summary.        
        (in thousands except per-share amounts)
            %  
        Q2’2025 Q2’2024 Change Q1’2025
      Net Interest and Loan Fee        
      Income (FTE) $ 54,562   $ 64,100   -14.9 % $ 56,390  
      Reversal of Provision        
      for Credit Losses         n/m   (550 )
      Noninterest Income   10,315     10,500   -1.8 %   10,321  
      Noninterest Expense   25,529     26,130   -2.3 %   25,127  
      Income Before Taxes (FTE)   39,348     48,470   -18.8 %   42,134  
      Income Tax Provision (FTE)   10,282     13,008   -21.0 %   11,097  
      Net Income $ 29,066   $ 35,462   -18.0 % $ 31,037  
               
      Average Common Shares        
      Outstanding   25,889     26,680   -3.0 %   26,642  
      Diluted Average Common        
      Shares Outstanding   25,889     26,681   -3.0 %   26,642  
               
      Operating Ratios:        
      Basic Earnings Per Common        
      Share $ 1.12   $ 1.33   -15.8 % $ 1.16  
      Diluted Earnings Per        
      Common Share   1.12     1.33   -15.8 %   1.16  
      Return On Assets (a)   1.93 %   2.18 %     2.03 %
      Return On Common        
      Equity (a)   11.2 %   14.4 %     11.9 %
      Net Interest Margin (FTE) (a)   3.85 %   4.15 %     3.90 %
      Efficiency Ratio (FTE)   39.3 %   35.0 %     37.7 %
               
      Dividends Paid Per Common        
      Share $ 0.46   $ 0.44   4.5 % $ 0.44  
      Common Dividend Payout        
      Ratio   41 %   33 %     38 %
               
            %  
        6/30’25YTD 6/30’24YTD Change  
      Net Interest and Loan Fee        
      Income (FTE) $ 110,952   $ 130,194   -14.8 %  
      (Reversal of) Provision        
      for Credit Losses   (550 )   300   n/m  
      Noninterest Income   20,636     20,597   0.2 %  
      Noninterest Expense   50,656     52,229   -3.0 %  
      Income Before Taxes (FTE)   81,482     98,262   -17.1 %  
      Income Tax Provision (FTE)   21,379     26,383   -19.0 %  
      Net Income $ 60,103   $ 71,879   -16.4 %  
               
      Average Common Shares        
      Outstanding   26,263     26,677   -1.6 %  
      Diluted Average Common        
      Shares Outstanding   26,263     26,678   -1.6 %  
               
      Operating Ratios:        
      Basic Earnings Per Common        
      Share $ 2.29   $ 2.69   -14.9 %  
      Diluted Earnings Per        
      Common Share   2.29     2.69   -14.9 %  
      Return On Assets (a)   1.98 %   2.21 %    
      Return On Common        
      Equity (a)   11.6 %   14.8 %    
      Net Interest Margin (FTE) (a)   3.87 %   4.23 %    
      Efficiency Ratio (FTE)   38.5 %   34.6 %    
               
      Dividends Paid Per Common        
      Share $ 0.90   $ 0.88   2.3 %  
      Common Dividend Payout        
      Ratio   39 %   33 %    
               
    2. Net Interest Income.        
        (dollars in thousands)
            %  
        Q2’2025 Q2’2024 Change Q1’2025
      Interest and Loan Fee        
      Income (FTE) $ 57,751   $ 69,407   -16.8 % $ 59,786  
      Interest Expense   3,189     5,307   -39.9 %   3,396  
      Net Interest and Loan Fee        
      Income (FTE) $ 54,562   $ 64,100   -14.9 % $ 56,390  
               
      Average Earning Assets $ 5,652,443   $ 6,145,626   -8.0 % $ 5,794,836  
      Average Interest-Bearing        
      Liabilities   2,693,505     3,001,786   -10.3 %   2,770,099  
               
      Yield on Earning Assets        
      (FTE) (a)   4.07 %   4.50 %     4.14 %
      Cost of Funds (a)   0.22 %   0.35 %     0.24 %
      Net Interest Margin (FTE) (a)   3.85 %   4.15 %     3.90 %
      Interest Expense /        
      Interest-Bearing        
      Liabilities (a)   0.48 %   0.71 %     0.50 %
      Net Interest Spread (FTE) (a)   3.59 %   3.79 %     3.64 %
               
            %  
        6/30’25YTD 6/30’24YTD Change  
      Interest and Loan Fee        
      Income (FTE) $ 117,537   $ 138,502   -15.1 %  
      Interest Expense   6,585     8,308   -20.7 %  
      Net Interest and Loan Fee        
      Income (FTE) $ 110,952   $ 130,194   -14.8 %  
               
      Average Earning Assets $ 5,723,246   $ 6,132,497   -6.7 %  
      Average Interest-Bearing        
      Liabilities   2,731,590     2,978,676   -8.3 %  
               
      Yield on Earning Assets        
      (FTE) (a)   4.11 %   4.50 %    
      Cost of Funds (a)   0.24 %   0.27 %    
      Net Interest Margin (FTE) (a)   3.87 %   4.23 %    
      Interest Expense /        
      Interest-Bearing        
      Liabilities (a)   0.49 %   0.56 %    
      Net Interest Spread (FTE) (a)   3.62 %   3.94 %    
               
    3. Loans & Other Earning Assets.        
        (average volume, dollars in thousands)
            %  
        Q2’2025 Q2’2024 Change Q1’2025
               
      Total Assets $ 6,042,100   $ 6,549,203   -7.7 % $ 6,187,321  
      Total Earning Assets   5,652,443     6,145,626   -8.0 %   5,794,836  
      Total Loans   762,216     838,016   -9.0 %   789,935  
      Commercial Loans   115,943     133,605   -13.2 %   120,189  
      Commercial Real Estate        
      Loans   488,960     487,209   0.4 %   497,379  
      Consumer Loans   157,313     217,202   -27.6 %   172,367  
      Total Investment Securities   4,236,303     4,944,191   -14.3 %   4,395,565  
      Debt Securities Available for        
      Sale   3,400,199     4,079,896   -16.7 %   3,553,755  
      Debt Securities Held to        
      Maturity   836,104     864,295   -3.3 %   841,810  
      Total Interest-Bearing Cash   653,924     363,419   79.9 %   609,336  
               
      Loans / Deposits   15.7 %   16.1 %     15.9 %
               
            %  
        6/30’25YTD 6/30’24YTD Change  
               
      Total Assets $ 6,114,310   $ 6,537,562   -6.5 %  
      Total Earning Assets   5,723,246     6,132,497   -6.7 %  
      Total Loans   775,999     845,785   -8.3 %  
      Commercial Loans   118,054     133,514   -11.6 %  
      Commercial Real Estate        
      Loans   493,146     488,099   1.0 %  
      Consumer Loans   164,799     224,172   -26.5 %  
      Total Investment Securities   4,315,494     5,021,365   -14.1 %  
      Debt Securities Available for        
      Sale   3,476,553     4,152,185   -16.3 %  
      Debt Securities Held to        
      Maturity   838,941     869,180   -3.5 %  
      Total Interest-Bearing Cash   631,753     265,347   138.1 %  
               
      Loans / Deposits   15.8 %   16.0 %    
               
    4. Deposits, Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities & Equity.    
        (average volume, dollars in thousands)
            %  
        Q2’2025 Q2’2024 Change Q1’2025
               
      Total Deposits $ 4,841,803   $ 5,202,620   -6.9 % $ 4,958,554  
      Noninterest Demand   2,245,077     2,485,023   -9.7 %   2,293,059  
      Interest-Bearing Transaction   908,367     981,703   -7.5 %   935,054  
      Savings   1,611,845     1,642,806   -1.9 %   1,649,631  
      Time greater than $100K   27,306     34,721   -21.4 %   29,460  
      Time less than $100K   49,208     58,367   -15.7 %   51,350  
      Total Short-Term Borrowings   96,779     284,189   -65.9 %   104,604  
      Bank Term Funding Program        
      Borrowings       200,000   n/m    
      Securities Sold under        
      Repurchase Agreements   96,779     84,189   15.0 %   104,604  
      Shareholders’ Equity   1,037,185     990,927   4.7 %   1,055,925  
               
      Demand Deposits /        
      Total Deposits   46.4 %   47.8 %     46.2 %
      Transaction & Savings        
      Deposits / Total Deposits   98.4 %   98.2 %     98.4 %
               
            %  
        6/30’25YTD 6/30’24YTD Change  
               
      Total Deposits $ 4,899,856   $ 5,290,840   -7.4 %  
      Noninterest Demand   2,268,936     2,508,702   -9.6 %  
      Interest-Bearing Transaction   921,637     1,019,998   -9.6 %  
      Savings   1,630,633     1,667,261   -2.2 %  
      Time greater than $100K   28,377     35,427   -19.9 %  
      Time less than $100K   50,273     59,452   -15.4 %  
      Total Short-Term Borrowings   100,670     196,538   -48.8 %  
      Bank Term Funding Program        
      Borrowings       131,291   n/m  
      Securities Sold under        
      Repurchase Agreements   100,670     65,247   54.3 %  
      Shareholders’ Equity   1,046,504     978,384   7.0 %  
               
      Demand Deposits /        
      Total Deposits   46.3 %   47.4 %    
      Transaction & Savings        
      Deposits / Total Deposits   98.4 %   98.2 %    
               
    5. Interest Yields Earned & Rates Paid.        
        (dollars in thousands)  
        Q2’2025  
        Average Income/ Yield (a) /  
        Volume Expense Rate (a)  
               
      Interest & Loan Fee Income Earned:        
      Total Earning Assets (FTE) $ 5,652,443   $ 57,751   4.07 %  
      Total Loans (FTE)   762,216     10,591   5.57 %  
      Commercial Loans (FTE)   115,943     1,833   6.34 %  
      Commercial Real Estate        
      Loans   488,960     6,452   5.29 %  
      Consumer Loans   157,313     2,306   5.88 %  
      Total Investments (FTE)   4,236,303     39,887   3.75 %  
      Total Debt Securities        
      Available for Sale (FTE)   3,400,199     31,354   3.67 %  
      Corporate Securities   1,945,959     12,898   2.65 %  
      Collateralized Loan        
      Obligations   792,914     12,405   6.19 %  
      Agency Mortgage Backed        
      Securities   273,083     2,334   3.42 %  
      Securities of U.S.        
      Government Sponsored        
      Entities   311,923     2,777   3.56 %  
      Obligations of States and        
      Political Subdivisions        
      (FTE)   62,093     506   3.26 %  
      Other Debt Securities        
      Available for Sale (FTE)   14,227     434   12.21 %  
      Total Debt Securities Held to        
      Maturity (FTE)   836,104     8,533   4.08 %  
      Agency Mortgage Backed        
      Securities   51,839     304   2.35 %  
      Corporate Securities   737,787     7,816   4.24 %  
      Obligations of States and        
      Political Subdivisions        
      (FTE)   46,478     413   3.56 %  
      Total Interest-Bearing Cash   653,924     7,273   4.40 %  
               
      Interest Expense Paid:        
      Total Earning Assets   5,652,443     3,189   0.22 %  
      Total Interest-Bearing        
      Liabilities   2,693,505     3,189   0.48 %  
      Total Interest-Bearing        
      Deposits   2,596,726     3,045   0.47 %  
      Interest-Bearing Transaction   908,367     44   0.02 %  
      Savings   1,611,845     2,950   0.73 %  
      Time less than $100K   49,208     37   0.30 %  
      Time greater than $100K   27,306     14   0.21 %  
      Total Short-Term Borrowings   96,779     144   0.60 %  
      Securities Sold under        
      Repurchase Agreements   96,779     144   0.60 %  
               
      Net Interest Income and        
      Margin (FTE)   $ 54,562   3.85 %  
               
        Q2’2024  
        Average Income/ Yield (a) /  
        Volume Expense Rate (a)  
      Interest & Loan Fee Income Earned:        
      Total Earning Assets (FTE) $ 6,145,626   $ 69,407   4.50 %  
      Total Loans (FTE)   838,016     11,441   5.49 %  
      Commercial Loans (FTE)   133,605     2,418   7.28 %  
      Commercial Real Estate        
      Loans   487,209     6,014   4.96 %  
      Consumer Loans   217,202     3,009   5.57 %  
      Total Investments (FTE)   4,944,191     53,005   4.27 %  
      Total Debt Securities        
      Available for Sale (FTE)   4,079,896     44,236   4.31 %  
      Corporate Securities   2,090,829     14,366   2.75 %  
      Collateralized Loan        
      Obligations   1,347,475     24,620   7.23 %  
      Agency Mortgage Backed        
      Securities   241,391     1,465   2.43 %  
      Securities of U.S.        
      Government sponsored        
      entities   309,395     2,777   3.59 %  
      Obligations of States and        
      Political Subdivisions        
      (FTE)   72,319     543   3.01 %  
      U.S. Treasury Securities   4,260     54   5.08 %  
      Other Debt Securities        
      Available for Sale (FTE)   14,227     411   11.55 %  
      Total Debt Securities Held to        
      Maturity (FTE)   864,295     8,769   4.06 %  
      Agency Mortgage Backed        
      Securities   70,804     401   2.27 %  
      Corporate Securities   730,978     7,815   4.28 %  
      Obligations of States and        
      Political Subdivisions        
      (FTE)   62,513     553   3.54 %  
      Total Interest-Bearing Cash   363,419     4,961   5.40 %  
               
      Interest Expense Paid:        
      Total Earning Assets   6,145,626     5,307   0.35 %  
      Total Interest-Bearing        
      Liabilities   3,001,786     5,307   0.71 %  
      Total Interest-Bearing        
      Deposits   2,717,597     2,460   0.36 %  
      Interest-Bearing Transaction   981,703     69   0.03 %  
      Savings   1,642,806     2,322   0.57 %  
      Time less than $100K   58,367     49   0.34 %  
      Time greater than $100K   34,721     20   0.23 %  
      Total Short-Term Borrowings   284,189     2,847   4.02 %  
      Bank Term Funding Program        
      Borrowings   200,000     2,692   5.40 %  
      Securities Sold under        
      Repurchase Agreements   84,189     155   0.74 %  
               
      Net Interest Income and        
      Margin (FTE)   $ 64,100   4.15 %  
               
    6. Noninterest Income.        
        (dollars in thousands except per-share amounts)
            %  
        Q2’2025 Q2’2024 Change Q1’2025
      Service Charges on Deposit        
      Accounts $ 3,368   $ 3,469   -2.9 % $ 3,381  
      Merchant Processing        
      Services   2,687     2,733   -1.7 %   2,733  
      Debit Card Fees   1,664     1,706   -2.5 %   1,581  
      Trust Fees   867     811   6.9 %   899  
      ATM Processing Fees   482     540   -10.7 %   463  
      Other Service Fees   450     450   0.0 %   429  
      Life Insurance Gains   106       n/m   102  
      Other Noninterest Income   691     791   -12.6 %   733  
      Total Noninterest Income $ 10,315   $ 10,500   -1.8 % $ 10,321  
               
      Operating Ratios:        
      Total Revenue (FTE) $ 64,877   $ 74,600   -13.0 % $ 66,711  
      Noninterest Income /        
      Revenue (FTE)   15.9 %   14.1 %     15.5 %
      Service Charges /        
      Avg. Deposits (a)   0.28 %   0.27 %     0.28 %
      Total Revenue (FTE) Per        
      Avg. Common Share (a) $ 10.05   $ 11.25   -10.6 % $ 10.16  
               
            %  
        6/30’25YTD 6/30’24YTD Change  
      Service Charges on Deposit        
      Accounts $ 6,749   $ 6,939   -2.7 %  
      Merchant Processing        
      Services   5,420     5,240   3.4 %  
      Debit Card Fees   3,245     3,249   -0.1 %  
      Trust Fees   1,766     1,605   10.0 %  
      ATM Processing Fees   945     1,131   -16.4 %  
      Other Service Fees   879     888   -1.0 %  
      Life Insurance Gains   208       n/m  
      Other Noninterest Income   1,424     1,545   -7.8 %  
      Total Noninterest Income $ 20,636   $ 20,597   0.2 %  
               
      Operating Ratios:        
      Total Revenue (FTE) $ 131,588   $ 150,791   -12.7 %  
      Noninterest Income /        
      Revenue (FTE)   15.7 %   13.7 %    
      Service Charges /        
      Avg. Deposits (a)   0.28 %   0.26 %    
      Total Revenue (FTE) Per        
      Avg. Common Share (a) $ 10.10   $ 11.37   -11.1 %  
               
    7. Noninterest Expense.        
        (dollars in thousands)
            %  
        Q2’2025 Q2’2024 Change Q1’2025
               
      Salaries and Related Benefits $ 12,303   $ 12,483   -1.4 % $ 12,126  
      Occupancy and Equipment   5,154     5,158   -0.1 %   5,038  
      Outsourced Data Processing   2,709     2,511   7.9 %   2,697  
      Limited Partnership        
      Operating Losses   915     1,440   -36.5 %   915  
      Professional Fees   386     362   6.6 %   395  
      Courier Service   687     686   0.1 %   688  
      Other Noninterest Expense   3,375     3,490   -3.3 %   3,268  
      Total Noninterest Expense $ 25,529   $ 26,130   -2.3 % $ 25,127  
               
      Operating Ratios:        
      Noninterest Expense /        
      Avg. Earning Assets (a)   1.81 %   1.71 %     1.76 %
      Noninterest Expense /        
      Revenues (FTE)   39.3 %   35.0 %     37.7 %
               
            %  
        6/30’25YTD 6/30’24YTD Change  
               
      Salaries and Related Benefits $ 24,429   $ 25,069   -2.6 %  
      Occupancy and Equipment   10,192     10,198   -0.1 %  
      Outsourced Data Processing   5,406     5,047   7.1 %  
      Limited Partnership        
      Operating Losses   1,830     2,880   -36.5 %  
      Professional Fees   781     764   2.2 %  
      Courier Service   1,375     1,335   3.0 %  
      Other Noninterest Expense   6,643     6,936   -4.2 %  
      Total Noninterest Expense $ 50,656   $ 52,229   -3.0 %  
               
      Operating Ratios:        
      Noninterest Expense /        
      Avg. Earning Assets (a)   1.78 %   1.71 %    
      Noninterest Expense /        
      Revenues (FTE)   38.5 %   34.6 %    
               
    8. Allowance for Credit Losses.        
        (dollars in thousands)
            %  
        Q2’2025 Q2’2024 Change Q1’2025
               
      Average Total Loans $ 762,216   $ 838,016   -9.0 % $ 789,935  
               
      Beginning of Period        
      Allowance for Credit        
      Losses on Loans (ACLL) $ 13,914   $ 15,879   -12.4 % $ 14,780  
      Reversal of Provision for        
      Credit Losses         n/m   (550 )
      Net ACLL (Losses)        
      Recoveries   (127 )   73   n/m   (316 )
      End of Period ACLL $ 13,787   $ 15,952   -13.6 % $ 13,914  
               
      Gross ACLL Recoveries /        
      Gross ACLL Losses   87 %   105 %     82 %
      Net ACLL (Losses)        
      Recoveries/        
      Avg. Total Loans (a)   -0.07 %   0.04 %     -0.16 %
               
            %  
        6/30’25YTD 6/30’24YTD Change  
               
      Average Total Loans $ 775,999   $ 845,785   -8.3 %  
               
      Beginning of Period ACLL $ 14,780   $ 16,867   -12.4 %  
      (Reversal of) Provision for        
      Credit Losses   (550 )   300   n/m  
      Net ACLL Losses   (443 )   (1,215 ) -63.5 %  
      End of Period ACLL $ 13,787   $ 15,952   -13.6 %  
               
      Gross ACLL Recoveries /        
      Gross ACLL Losses   83 %   66 %    
      Net ACLL Losses /        
      Avg. Total Loans (a)   -0.12 %   -0.29 %    
               
        (dollars in thousands)
            %  
        6/30/25 6/30/24 Change 3/31/25
      Allowance for Credit Losses        
      on Loans $ 13,787   $ 15,952   -13.6 % $ 13,914  
      Allowance for Credit Losses        
      on Held to Maturity        
      Securities   1     1   0.0 %   1  
      Total Allowance for Credit        
      Losses $ 13,788   $ 15,953   -13.6 % $ 13,915  
               
      Allowance for Unfunded        
      Credit Commitments $ 201   $ 201   0.0 % $ 201  
               
    9. Credit Quality.        
        (dollars in thousands)
            %  
        6/30/25 6/30/24 Change 3/31/25
      Nonperforming Loans:        
      Nonperforming Nonaccrual        
      Loans $   $ 971   n/m $  
      Performing Nonaccrual        
      Loans   4,553       n/m    
      Total Nonaccrual Loans   4,553     971   368.9 %    
      Accruing Loans 90+ Days        
      Past Due   411     580   -29.1 %   277  
      Total Nonperforming Loans $ 4,964   $ 1,551   220.1 % $ 277  
               
      Total Loans Outstanding $ 748,264   $ 831,842   -10.0 % $ 771,030  
               
      Total Assets   5,825,069     6,312,145   -7.7 %   5,966,624  
               
      Loans:        
      Allowance for Credit Losses        
      on Loans $ 13,787   $ 15,952   -13.6 % $ 13,914  
      Allowance for Credit Losses        
      on Loans / Loans   1.84 %   1.92 %     1.80 %
      Nonperforming Loans /        
      Total Loans   0.66 %   0.19 %     0.04 %
               
    10. Liquidity.        
               
      At June 30, 2025, the Company had $626,437 thousand in cash balances. During the twelve months ending June 30, 2026, the Company expects to receive $288,000 thousand in principal payments from its debt securities. If additional operational liquidity is required, the Company can pledge debt securities as collateral for borrowing purposes; at June 30, 2025, the Company’s debt securities which qualify as collateral for borrowing totaled $3,522,823 thousand. In the ordinary course of business, the Company pledges debt securities as collateral for certain depository customers; at June 30, 2025, the Company had pledged $715,788 thousand in debt securities for depository customers. In the ordinary course of business, the Company pledges debt securities as collateral for borrowing from the Federal Reserve Bank; at June 30, 2025, the Company had pledged $703,398 thousand in debt securities at the Federal Reserve Bank. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company’s average borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank and correspondent banks were $-0- thousand and $-0- thousand, respectively, and at June 30, 2025, the Company had no borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank or other correspondent banks. At June 30, 2025, the Company had access to borrowing from the Federal Reserve up to $703,398 thousand based on collateral pledged at June 30, 2025. At June 30, 2025, the Company’s estimated unpledged collateral qualifying debt securities totaled $1,683,788 thousand. Debt securities eligible as collateral are shown at market value.
               
              (in thousands)
              6/30/25
      Debt Securities Eligible as        
      Collateral:        
      Corporate Securities       $ 2,517,133  
      Collateralized Loan        
      Obligations rated AAA         257,649  
      Obligations of States and        
      Political Subdivisions         106,428  
      Agency Mortgage Backed        
      Securities         339,710  
      Securities of U.S. Government        
      Sponsored Entities         301,903  
      Total Debt Securities Eligible        
      as Collateral       $ 3,522,823  
               
      Debt Securities Pledged        
      as Collateral:        
      Debt Securities Pledged        
      at the Federal Reserve Bank       ($ 703,398 )
      Deposits by Public Entities         (715,788 )
      Securities Sold under        
      Repurchase Agreements         (412,956 )
      Other         (6,893 )
      Total Debt Securities Pledged        
      as Collateral       ($ 1,839,035 )
               
      Estimated Debt Securities        
      Available to Pledge       $ 1,683,788  
               
    11. Capital.        
        (in thousands, except per-share amounts)
            %  
        6/30/25 6/30/24 Change 3/31/25
               
      Shareholders’ Equity $ 921,783   $ 815,600   13.0 % $ 923,138  
      Total Assets   5,825,069     6,312,145   -7.7 %   5,966,624  
      Shareholders’ Equity/        
      Total Assets   15.82 %   12.92 %     15.47 %
      Shareholders’ Equity/        
      Total Loans   123.19 %   98.05 %     119.73 %
      Tangible Common Equity        
      Ratio   14.03 %   11.21 %     13.71 %
      Common Shares Outstanding   25,587     26,683   -4.1 %   26,360  
      Common Equity Per Share $ 36.03   $ 30.57   17.9 % $ 35.02  
      Market Value Per Common        
      Share   48.44     48.53   -0.2 %   50.63  
               
        (shares in thousands)
            %  
        Q2’2025 Q2’2024 Change Q1’2025
      Share Retirements (Issuances):        
      Total Shares Retired   773       n/m   361  
      Average Retirement Price $ 49.61   $   n/m $ 50.96  
      Net Shares Retired (Issued)   773     (5 ) n/m   348  
               
            %  
        6/30’25YTD 6/30’24YTD Change  
               
      Total Shares Retired   1,134     4   n/m  
      Average Retirement Price $ 49.88   $ 45.58   n/m  
      Net Shares Retired (Issued)   1,121     (12 ) n/m  
             
    12. Period-End Balance Sheets.        
        (unaudited, dollars in thousands)
            %  
        6/30/25 6/30/24 Change 3/31/25
      Assets:        
      Cash and Due from Banks $ 626,437   $ 486,124   28.9 % $ 727,336  
               
      Debt Securities Available for        
      Sale:        
      Corporate Securities   1,792,021     1,855,618   -3.4 %   1,802,791  
      Collateralized Loan        
      Obligations   780,147     1,255,110   -37.8 %   822,111  
      Agency Mortgage Backed        
      Securities   291,543     222,806   30.9 %   250,844  
      Securities of U.S.        
      Government Sponsored        
      Entities   301,903     291,206   3.7 %   299,722  
      Obligations of States and        
      Political Subdivisions   60,835     69,758   -12.8 %   60,581  
      U.S. Treasury Securities       4,820   n/m    
      Total Debt Securities        
      Available for Sale   3,226,449     3,699,318   -12.8 %   3,236,049  
               
      Debt Securities Held to        
      Maturity:        
      Agency Mortgage Backed        
      Securities   49,878     67,777   -26.4 %   53,528  
      Corporate Securities   738,846     732,049   0.9 %   737,146  
      Obligations of States and        
      Political Subdivisions (1)   45,715     61,042   -25.1 %   48,674  
      Total Debt Securities        
      Held to Maturity (1)   834,439     860,868   -3.1 %   839,348  
               
      Loans   748,264     831,842   -10.0 %   771,030  
      Allowance For Credit Losses        
      on Loans   (13,787 )   (15,952 ) -13.6 %   (13,914 )
      Total Loans, net   734,477     815,890   -10.0 %   757,116  
               
      Premises and Equipment, net   25,850     26,275   -1.6 %   25,722  
      Identifiable Intangibles, net   19     234   -91.9 %   72  
      Goodwill   121,673     121,673   0.0 %   121,673  
      Other Assets   255,725     301,763   -15.3 %   259,308  
               
      Total Assets $ 5,825,069   $ 6,312,145   -7.7 % $ 5,966,624  
               
      Liabilities and Shareholders’        
      Equity:        
      Deposits:        
      Noninterest-Bearing $ 2,175,841   $ 2,459,467   -11.5 % $ 2,241,802  
      Interest-Bearing Transaction   894,774     936,186   -4.4 %   920,461  
      Savings   1,603,974     1,646,781   -2.6 %   1,633,445  
      Time   72,946     89,006   -18.0 %   78,387  
      Total Deposits   4,747,535     5,131,440   -7.5 %   4,874,095  
               
      Bank Term Funding        
      Program Borrowings       200,000   n/m    
      Securities Sold under        
      Repurchase Agreements   101,210     100,167   1.0 %   113,219  
      Total Short-Term        
      Borrowed Funds   101,210     300,167   -66.3 %   113,219  
               
      Other Liabilities   54,541     64,938   -16.0 %   56,172  
      Total Liabilities   4,903,286     5,496,545   -10.8 %   5,043,486  
               
      Shareholders’ Equity:        
      Common Equity:        
      Paid-In Capital   456,964     474,618   -3.7 %   470,844  
      Accumulated Other        
      Comprehensive Loss   (116,747 )   (197,300 ) -40.8 %   (136,768 )
      Retained Earnings   581,566     538,282   8.0 %   589,062  
      Total Shareholders’ Equity   921,783     815,600   13.0 %   923,138  
               
      Total Liabilities and        
      Shareholders’ Equity $ 5,825,069   $ 6,312,145   -7.7 % $ 5,966,624  
               
    13. Income Statements.        
        (unaudited, in thousands except per-share amounts)
            %  
        Q2’2025 Q2’2024 Change Q1’2025
      Interest and Loan Fee Income:        
      Loans $ 10,523   $ 11,354   -7.3 % $ 10,669  
      Equity Securities   195     175   11.4 %   195  
      Debt Securities Available        
      for Sale   31,028     43,927   -29.4 %   33,430  
      Debt Securities Held to        
      Maturity   8,448     8,655   -2.4 %   8,494  
      Interest-Bearing Cash   7,273     4,961   46.6 %   6,703  
      Total Interest and Loan        
      Fee Income   57,467     69,072   -16.8 %   59,491  
               
      Interest Expense:        
      Transaction Deposits   44     69   -36.2 %   46  
      Savings Deposits   2,950     2,322   27.0 %   3,128  
      Time Deposits   51     69   -26.1 %   55  
      Bank Term Funding Program        
      Borrowings       2,692   n/m    
      Securities Sold under        
      Repurchase Agreements   144     155   -6.7 %   167  
      Total Interest Expense   3,189     5,307   -39.9 %   3,396  
               
      Net Interest and Loan        
      Fee Income   54,278     63,765   -14.9 %   56,095  
               
      Reversal of Provision for        
      Credit Losses         n/m   (550 )
               
      Noninterest Income:        
      Service Charges on Deposit        
      Accounts   3,368     3,469   -2.9 %   3,381  
      Merchant Processing        
      Services   2,687     2,733   -1.7 %   2,733  
      Debit Card Fees   1,664     1,706   -2.5 %   1,581  
      Trust Fees   867     811   6.9 %   899  
      ATM Processing Fees   482     540   -10.7 %   463  
      Other Service Fees   450     450   0.0 %   429  
      Life Insurance Gains   106       n/m   102  
      Other Noninterest Income   691     791   -12.6 %   733  
      Total Noninterest Income   10,315     10,500   -1.8 %   10,321  
               
      Noninterest Expense:        
      Salaries and Related Benefits   12,303     12,483   -1.4 %   12,126  
      Occupancy and Equipment   5,154     5,158   -0.1 %   5,038  
      Outsourced Data Processing   2,709     2,511   7.9 %   2,697  
      Limited Partnership        
      Operating Losses   915     1,440   -36.5 %   915  
      Professional Fees   386     362   6.6 %   395  
      Courier Service   687     686   0.1 %   688  
      Other Noninterest Expense   3,375     3,490   -3.3 %   3,268  
      Total Noninterest Expense   25,529     26,130   -2.3 %   25,127  
               
      Income Before Income Taxes   39,064     48,135   -18.8 %   41,839  
      Income Tax Provision   9,998     12,673   -21.1 %   10,802  
      Net Income $ 29,066   $ 35,462   -18.0 % $ 31,037  
               
      Average Common Shares        
      Outstanding   25,889     26,680   -3.0 %   26,642  
      Diluted Average Common        
      Shares Outstanding   25,889     26,681   -3.0 %   26,642  
               
      Per Common Share Data:        
      Basic Earnings $ 1.12   $ 1.33   -15.8 % $ 1.16  
      Diluted Earnings   1.12     1.33   -15.8 %   1.16  
      Dividends Paid   0.46     0.44   4.5 %   0.44  
               
            %  
        6/30’25YTD 6/30’24YTD Change  
      Interest and Loan Fee Income:        
      Loans $ 21,192   $ 22,678   -6.6 %  
      Equity Securities   390     349   11.7 %  
      Debt Securities Available        
      for Sale   64,458     90,170   -28.5 %  
      Debt Securities Held to        
      Maturity   16,942     17,377   -2.5 %  
      Interest-Bearing Cash   13,976     7,244   92.9 %  
      Total Interest and Loan        
      Fee Income   116,958     137,818   -15.1 %  
               
      Interest Expense:        
      Transaction Deposits   90     188   -52.1 %  
      Savings Deposits   6,078     4,239   43.4 %  
      Time Deposits   106     139   -23.7 %  
      Bank Term Funding Program        
      Borrowings       3,535   n/m  
      Securities Sold under        
      Repurchase Agreements   311     207   50.2 %  
      Total Interest Expense   6,585     8,308   -20.7 %  
               
      Net Interest and Loan        
      Fee Income   110,373     129,510   -14.8 %  
               
      (Reversal of) Provision        
      for Credit Losses   (550 )   300   n/m  
               
      Noninterest Income:        
      Service Charges on Deposit   6,749     6,939   -2.7 %  
      Accounts        
      Merchant Processing        
      Services   5,420     5,240   3.4 %  
      Debit Card Fees   3,245     3,249   -0.1 %  
      Trust Fees   1,766     1,605   10.0 %  
      ATM Processing Fees   945     1,131   -16.4 %  
      Other Service Fees   879     888   -1.0 %  
      Life Insurance Gains   208       n/m  
      Other Noninterest Income   1,424     1,545   -7.8 %  
      Total Noninterest Income   20,636     20,597   0.2 %  
               
      Noninterest Expense:        
      Salaries and Related Benefits   24,429     25,069   -2.6 %  
      Occupancy and Equipment   10,192     10,198   -0.1 %  
      Outsourced Data Processing   5,406     5,047   7.1 %  
      Limited Partnership        
      Operating Losses   1,830     2,880   -36.5 %  
      Professional Fees   781     764   2.2 %  
      Courier Service   1,375     1,335   3.0 %  
      Other Noninterest Expense   6,643     6,936   -4.2 %  
      Total Noninterest Expense   50,656     52,229   -3.0 %  
               
      Income Before Income Taxes   80,903     97,578   -17.1 %  
      Income Tax Provision   20,800     25,699   -19.1 %  
      Net Income $ 60,103   $ 71,879   -16.4 %  
               
      Average Common Shares        
      Outstanding   26,263     26,677   -1.6 %  
      Diluted Average Common        
      Shares Outstanding   26,263     26,678   -1.6 %  
               
      Per Common Share Data:        
      Basic Earnings $ 2.29   $ 2.69   -14.9 %  
      Diluted Earnings   2.29     2.69   -14.9 %  
      Dividends Paid   0.90     0.88   2.3 %  
               
      Footnotes and Abbreviations:        
      (1) Debt Securities Held To Maturity and Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions are net of related reserve for expected credit losses of $1 thousand at June 30, 2025, March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2024.
               
      (FTE) Fully Taxable Equivalent. The Company presents its net interest margin and net interest income on a FTE basis using the current statutory federal tax rate. Management believes the FTE basis is valuable to the reader because the Company’s loan and investment securities portfolios contain a portion of municipal loans and securities that are federally tax exempt. The Company’s tax exempt loans and securities composition may not be similar to that of other banks, therefore in order to reflect the impact of the federally tax exempt loans and securities on the net interest margin and net interest income for comparability with other banks, the Company presents its net interest margin and net interest income on a FTE basis.
               
      (a) Annualized        
               

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