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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

   Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022March 31, 2023

   Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from ____________ to_____________

Commission File Number 0-11204

AmeriServ Financial, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania

    

25-1424278

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Main & Franklin Streets, P.O. Box 430, Johnstown, PA

15907-0430

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (814) 533-5300

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title Of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered

Common Stock

ASRV

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes    No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes   No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer

Accelerated Filer

Non-accelerated Filer

Smaller Reporting Company

Emerging growth Company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes    No  

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class

    

Outstanding at AugustMay 1, 20222023

Common Stock, par value $0.01

17,109,09717,147,270

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INDEX

Page No.

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

3

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) – June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 20212022

3

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) – Three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021

4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Income (Unaudited) – Three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021

5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited) – Three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021

6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) – SixThree months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021

7

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

8

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

3439

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

5455

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

55

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

55

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

55

Item 1A. Risk Factors

55

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

55

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

55

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

55

Item 5. Other Information

55

Item 6. Exhibits

56

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AmeriServ Financial, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and due from depository institutions

$

18,318

$

24,748

$

18,051

$

18,830

Interest bearing deposits

 

10,714

 

10,942

Short-term investments

 

 

5,411

Interest bearing deposits and short-term investments

 

4,116

 

4,132

Cash and cash equivalents

 

29,032

 

41,101

 

22,167

 

22,962

Investment securities:

 

  

 

  

Available for sale, at fair value

 

172,252

 

163,171

Held to maturity (fair value $55,115 on June 30, 2022 and $55,516 on December 31, 2021)

 

59,003

 

53,751

Investment securities, net of allowance for credit losses:

 

  

 

  

Available for sale, at fair value (allowance for credit losses $926 on March 31, 2023)

 

177,873

 

179,508

Held to maturity (fair value $54,957 on March 31, 2023 and $55,192 on December 31, 2022; allowance for credit losses $83 on March 31, 2023)

 

60,740

 

61,878

Loans held for sale

 

1,254

 

983

 

417

 

59

Loans

 

964,797

 

985,880

 

980,781

 

991,109

Less: Unearned income

 

464

 

826

 

321

 

343

Less: Allowance for loan losses

 

11,568

 

12,398

Less: Allowance for credit losses

 

12,132

 

10,743

Net loans

 

952,765

 

972,656

 

968,328

 

980,023

Premises and equipment:

 

 

 

 

Operating lease right-of-use asset

666

667

614

630

Financing lease right-of-use asset

2,548

2,684

2,345

2,413

Other premises and equipment, net

14,275

14,082

14,394

14,460

Accrued interest income receivable

 

4,094

 

3,984

 

5,090

 

4,804

Intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

13,611

 

13,611

 

13,611

 

13,611

Core deposit intangible

 

142

 

158

 

120

 

128

Bank owned life insurance

 

39,475

 

38,842

 

39,021

 

38,895

Net deferred tax asset

 

2,779

 

 

3,272

 

2,789

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

2,388

 

2,692

 

4,031

 

5,754

Federal Reserve Bank stock

 

2,125

 

2,125

 

2,125

 

2,125

Other assets

 

24,993

 

25,053

 

31,809

 

33,835

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,321,402

$

1,335,560

$

1,345,957

$

1,363,874

LIABILITIES

Non-interest bearing deposits

$

217,149

$

211,106

$

194,817

$

195,123

Interest bearing deposits

 

925,607

 

928,272

 

936,972

 

913,414

Total deposits

 

1,142,756

 

1,139,378

 

1,131,789

 

1,108,537

Short-term borrowings

 

 

 

52,989

 

88,641

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

34,028

 

42,653

 

16,135

 

19,765

Operating lease liabilities

679

682

627

643

Financing lease liabilities

2,791

2,899

2,625

2,680

Subordinated debt

 

26,624

 

26,603

 

26,654

 

26,644

Total borrowed funds

 

64,122

 

72,837

 

99,030

 

138,373

Net deferred tax liability

 

 

934

Other liabilities

 

8,132

 

5,862

 

9,239

 

10,786

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

1,215,010

 

1,219,011

 

1,240,058

 

1,257,696

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 26,737,916 shares issued and 17,109,097 shares outstanding on June 30, 2022; 26,710,319 shares issued and 17,081,500 shares outstanding on December 31, 2021

 

267

 

267

Treasury stock at cost, 9,628,819 shares on June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 26,776,089 shares issued and 17,147,270 shares outstanding on March 31, 2023; 26,746,436 shares issued and 17,117,617 shares outstanding on December 31, 2022

 

268

 

267

Treasury stock at cost, 9,628,819 shares on March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

Capital surplus

 

146,175

 

146,069

 

146,331

 

146,225

Retained earnings

 

63,463

 

60,005

 

65,306

 

65,486

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

 

(20,233)

 

(6,512)

 

(22,726)

 

(22,520)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

106,392

 

116,549

 

105,899

 

106,178

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

1,321,402

$

1,335,560

$

1,345,957

$

1,363,874

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

Three months ended

    

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

    

March 31, 

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

2023

    

2022

INTEREST INCOME

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Interest and fees on loans

 

$

9,725

 

$

10,283

 

$

19,221

 

$

20,610

 

 

$

12,276

 

$

9,496

Interest bearing deposits

 

1

 

3

 

2

 

4

Short-term investments

 

63

 

8

 

80

 

15

Interest bearing deposits and short-term investments

 

57

 

18

Investment securities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Available for sale

 

1,304

 

1,171

 

2,427

 

2,259

 

1,770

 

1,123

Held to maturity

 

434

 

373

 

825

 

719

 

471

 

391

Total Interest Income

 

11,527

 

11,838

 

22,555

 

23,607

 

14,574

 

11,028

INTEREST EXPENSE

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deposits

 

956

 

1,306

 

1,752

 

2,708

 

4,189

 

796

Short-term borrowings

 

3

 

 

3

 

1

 

494

 

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

156

 

227

 

332

 

464

 

82

 

176

Financing lease liabilities

25

27

51

54

24

26

Guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures

 

 

281

 

 

561

Subordinated debt

 

263

 

130

 

526

 

260

 

263

 

263

Total Interest Expense

 

1,403

 

1,971

 

2,664

 

4,048

 

5,052

 

1,261

Net Interest Income

 

10,124

 

9,867

 

19,891

 

19,559

 

9,522

 

9,767

Provision (credit) for loan losses

 

(325)

 

100

 

(725)

 

500

Net Interest Income after Provision (Credit) for Loan Losses

 

10,449

 

9,767

 

20,616

 

19,059

Provision (credit) for credit losses

 

1,179

 

(400)

Net Interest Income after Provision (Credit) for Credit Losses

 

8,343

 

10,167

NON-INTEREST INCOME

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Wealth management fees

 

2,976

 

3,022

 

6,141

 

5,894

 

2,738

 

3,165

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

263

 

224

 

535

 

425

 

266

 

272

Net gains on loans held for sale

 

35

 

122

 

130

 

617

 

26

 

95

Mortgage related fees

 

32

 

99

 

65

 

229

 

33

 

33

Net realized gains on investment securities

 

 

84

 

 

84

Gain on sale of Visa Class B shares

1,748

Bank owned life insurance

 

231

 

218

 

440

 

550

 

239

 

209

Other income

 

601

 

630

 

1,162

 

1,214

 

457

 

561

Total Non-Interest Income

 

4,138

 

4,399

 

8,473

 

9,013

 

5,507

 

4,335

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Salaries and employee benefits

 

6,963

 

6,867

 

14,368

 

13,808

 

7,175

 

7,405

Net occupancy expense

 

697

 

649

 

1,438

 

1,329

 

772

 

741

Equipment expense

 

415

 

403

 

812

 

793

 

415

 

397

Professional fees

 

1,510

 

1,396

 

2,834

 

2,710

 

1,308

 

630

Data processing and IT expense

1,078

953

Supplies, postage and freight

 

144

 

149

 

309

 

328

 

179

 

165

Miscellaneous taxes and insurance

 

349

 

312

 

672

 

604

 

339

 

323

Federal deposit insurance expense

 

130

 

155

 

275

 

310

 

125

 

145

Branch acquisition costs

 

 

193

 

 

303

Other expense

 

1,902

 

1,914

 

2,881

 

3,158

 

572

 

720

Total Non-Interest Expense

 

12,110

 

12,038

 

23,589

 

23,343

 

11,963

 

11,479

PRETAX INCOME

2,477

2,128

5,500

4,729

1,887

3,023

Provision for income taxes

496

420

1,101

940

372

605

NET INCOME

$

1,981

$

1,708

$

4,399

$

3,789

$

1,515

$

2,418

PER COMMON SHARE DATA:

Basic:

Net income

$

0.12

$

0.10

$

0.26

$

0.22

$

0.09

$

0.14

Average number of shares outstanding

17,109

17,073

17,102

17,068

17,131

17,094

Diluted:

Net income

$

0.12

$

0.10

$

0.26

$

0.22

$

0.09

$

0.14

Average number of shares outstanding

17,149

17,131

17,148

17,114

17,155

17,146

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

Three months ended

    

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

March 31, 

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

2023

    

2022

COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

  

 

  

Net income

$

1,981

$

1,708

$

4,399

$

3,789

$

1,515

$

2,418

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Other comprehensive loss

 

  

 

  

Pension obligation change for defined benefit plan

 

(5,681)

 

5,210

 

(4,518)

 

5,768

 

 

1,163

Income tax effect

 

1,193

 

(1,094)

 

949

 

(1,211)

 

 

(244)

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities arising during period

 

(5,433)

 

735

 

(12,851)

 

(773)

 

568

 

(7,418)

Income tax effect

 

1,141

 

(154)

 

2,699

 

163

 

(119)

 

1,558

Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains on available for sale securities included in net income

 

 

(84)

 

 

(84)

Fair value change for interest rate hedge

 

(829)

 

Income tax effect

 

 

18

 

 

18

 

174

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(8,780)

 

4,631

 

(13,721)

 

3,881

Comprehensive (loss) income

$

(6,799)

$

6,339

$

(9,322)

$

7,670

Other comprehensive loss

 

(206)

 

(4,941)

Comprehensive income (loss)

$

1,309

$

(2,523)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

Three months ended

    

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

March 31, 

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

2023

    

2022

COMMON STOCK

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Balance at beginning of period

$

267

$

267

$

267

$

267

$

267

$

267

New common shares issued for exercise of stock options (13 and 6,000 shares for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively and 27,597 and 14,856 shares for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively)

 

 

 

 

New common shares issued for exercise of stock options (29,653 and 27,584 shares for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively)

 

1

 

Balance at end of period

 

267

 

267

 

267

 

267

 

268

 

267

TREASURY STOCK

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Balance at beginning of period

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

Treasury stock purchased

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

 

(83,280)

CAPITAL SURPLUS

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Balance at beginning of period

 

146,162

 

145,997

 

146,069

 

145,969

 

146,225

 

146,069

New common shares issued for exercise of stock options (13 and 6,000 shares for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively and 27,597 and 14,856 shares for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively)

 

 

15

 

80

 

39

New common shares issued for exercise of stock options (29,653 and 27,584 shares for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively)

 

94

 

80

Stock option expense

 

13

 

13

 

26

 

17

 

12

 

13

Balance at end of period

 

146,175

 

146,025

 

146,175

 

146,025

 

146,331

 

146,162

RETAINED EARNINGS

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Balance at beginning of period

 

61,996

 

56,295

 

60,005

 

54,641

 

65,486

 

60,005

Net income

 

1,981

 

1,708

 

4,399

 

3,789

 

1,515

 

2,418

Cash dividend declared on common stock ($0.030 amd $0.025 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively and $0.055 amd $0.050 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively)

 

(514)

 

(426)

 

(941)

 

(853)

Cash dividend declared on common stock ($0.030 and $0.025 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively)

 

(514)

 

(427)

Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of ASU 2016-13

 

(1,181)

 

Balance at end of period

 

63,463

 

57,577

 

63,463

 

57,577

 

65,306

 

61,996

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS, NET

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Balance at beginning of period

 

(11,453)

 

(13,948)

 

(6,512)

 

(13,198)

 

(22,520)

 

(6,512)

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(8,780)

 

4,631

 

(13,721)

 

3,881

Other comprehensive loss

 

(206)

 

(4,941)

Balance at end of period

 

(20,233)

 

(9,317)

 

(20,233)

 

(9,317)

 

(22,726)

 

(11,453)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

106,392

$

111,272

$

106,392

$

111,272

$

105,899

$

113,692

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Six months ended

Three months ended

��

    

June 30, 

    

    

March 31, 

 

2022

    

2021

 

 

2023

    

2022

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income

$

4,399

$

3,789

$

1,515

$

2,418

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Provision (credit) for loan losses

 

(725)

 

500

Provision (credit) for credit losses

 

1,179

 

(400)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

1,029

 

1,021

 

526

 

508

Amortization expense of core deposit intangible

 

16

 

3

 

8

 

8

Amortization of fair value adjustment on acquired time deposits

 

(63)

 

(15)

 

(14)

 

(37)

Net amortization of investment securities

 

63

 

120

 

2

 

41

Net realized gains on investment securities available for sale

 

 

(84)

Net amortization of deferred loan fees

 

(38)

 

(241)

Net gains on loans held for sale

 

(130)

 

(617)

 

(26)

 

(95)

Net amortization of deferred loan fees

 

(396)

 

(737)

Origination of mortgage loans held for sale

 

(7,518)

 

(10,620)

 

(1,932)

 

(3,844)

Sales of mortgage loans held for sale

 

7,377

 

17,334

 

1,600

 

4,602

(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable

 

(110)

 

183

Decrease in accrued interest payable

 

(346)

 

(604)

Increase in accrued interest receivable

 

(286)

 

(400)

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable

 

184

 

(553)

Earnings on bank-owned life insurance

 

(440)

 

(550)

 

(239)

 

(209)

Deferred income taxes

 

455

 

905

 

348

 

589

Stock compensation expense

 

26

 

17

 

12

 

13

Net change in operating leases

(48)

(47)

(16)

(24)

Other, net

 

(2,541)

 

(1,347)

 

(1,033)

 

(567)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,048

 

9,251

 

1,790

 

1,809

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Purchase of investment securities — available for sale

 

(34,396)

 

(45,456)

 

(3,000)

 

(16,989)

Purchase of investment securities — held to maturity

 

(7,114)

 

(11,275)

 

(493)

 

(5,119)

Proceeds from maturities of investment securities — available for sale

 

12,427

 

21,965

 

4,295

 

7,847

Proceeds from maturities of investment securities — held to maturity

 

1,836

 

1,905

 

1,528

 

438

Proceeds from sales of investment securities — available for sale

 

 

960

Purchase of regulatory stock

 

(1,100)

 

(738)

 

(4,203)

 

(15)

Proceeds from redemption of regulatory stock

 

1,404

 

2,662

 

5,926

 

207

Long-term loans originated

 

(104,816)

 

(163,670)

 

(41,545)

 

(43,853)

Principal collected on long-term loans

 

125,814

 

143,733

 

51,773

 

50,700

Purchases of premises and equipment

 

(1,033)

 

(625)

 

(376)

 

(372)

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned and repossessed assets

 

14

 

 

1

 

Cash acquired in branch acquisition, net

 

 

40,431

Proceeds from life insurance policies

 

 

645

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(6,964)

 

(9,463)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

13,906

 

(7,156)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net increase in deposit balances

 

3,441

 

71,405

 

23,266

 

1,548

Net decrease in other short-term borrowings

 

 

(24,702)

 

(35,652)

 

Principal borrowings on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

6,220

 

Principal repayments on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

(8,625)

 

(16,840)

 

(9,850)

 

(4,790)

Principal payments on financing lease liabilities

(108)

(104)

(55)

(54)

Stock options exercised

 

80

 

39

 

94

 

80

Common stock dividend paid

 

(941)

 

(853)

 

(514)

 

(427)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(6,153)

 

28,945

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(12,069)

 

28,733

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(16,491)

 

(3,643)

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(795)

 

(8,990)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT JANUARY 1

 

41,101

 

31,504

 

22,962

 

41,101

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT JUNE 30

$

29,032

$

60,237

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT MARCH 31

$

22,167

$

32,111

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.    Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (the Company) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, AmeriServ Financial Bank (the Bank) and AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company (the Trust Company). The Bank is a Pennsylvania state-chartered full service bank with 16 locations in Pennsylvania and 1 location in Maryland. The Trust Company offers a complete range of trust and financial services and administers assets valued at $2.4 billion and $2.7$2.3 billion that are not reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.

In addition, the Parent Company is an administrative group that provides support in such areas as audit, finance, investments, loan review, general services, and marketing. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from these estimates and the differences may be material to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company’s most significant estimates relate to the allowance for loancredit losses (related to investment securities, loans, and unfunded commitments), intangible assets, income taxes, investment securities, pension, derivatives (interest rate swaps/hedges), and the fair value of financial instruments.

2.    Basis of Preparation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring entries considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. They are not, however, necessarily indicative of the results of consolidated operations for a full-year.

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

3.    RecentAdoption of Accounting PronouncementsStandards

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses:Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13), which changes and subsequent related updates. This ASU replaces the impairment modelincurred loss methodology for most financial assets. This update is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording ofrecognizing credit losses on loansand requires businesses and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. The underlying premise oforganizations to measure the update is thatcurrent expected credit losses (CECL) on financial assets measured at amortized cost, shouldincluding loans and held to maturity (HTM) securities, off-balance sheet credit exposures such as unfunded commitments, and other financial instruments. In addition, ASU 2016-13 requires credit losses on available for sale (AFS) debt securities to be presented atas an allowance rather than as a write-down when management does not intend to sell or believes that it is not more likely than not they will be required to sell. This guidance became effective on January 1, 2023 for the net amount expectedCompany. The results reported for periods beginning after January 1, 2023 are presented under ASU 2016-13 while prior period amounts continue to be collected, through an allowancereported in accordance with previously applicable accounting standards.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-13, and subsequent related updates, using the modified retrospective approach for credit losses that is deducted from theall financial assets measured at amortized cost, basis. The allowance for credit losses should reflect management’s current estimate of credit losses that are expectedincluding loans and held to occur over the remaining life of a financial asset. The income statement will be affected for the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets,maturity debt securities, as well as unfunded commitments. On January 1, 2023, the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. With certain exceptions, transition to the new requirements will be throughCompany recorded a cumulative effect adjustmentdecrease to opening retained earnings of $1.2 million, net of tax, of which $951,000 related to loans, $90,000 related to held to maturity debt securities, and $140,000 related to unfunded commitments. In addition, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-13 related to presenting other-than-temporary impairment on available for sale debt securities on January 1, 2023, though no such charges were recorded on the securities held by the Company as of the beginningdate of adoption.

It should be noted that the Company expanded the pooling utilized under the legacy incurred loss method to include additional segmentation based on risk within the loan portfolio. The following table presents the impact of the first reporting period in whichchange from the guidance is adopted. This update is effective for SEC filers that are eligibleincurred loss model to be smaller reporting companies, non-SEC filers, and all other companies to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years.

The Company, as a smaller reporting company, continues to evaluate the impact that ASU 2016-13 will have on our consolidated financial statements. We are currently working with an industry leading third-party consultant and software provider to assist us in the implementation of ASU 2016-13. Our implementation plan includes assessment and documentation of processes, internal controls and data sources; model development, documentation and validation, including loan segmentation procedures and analyzing the methodology options; and system configuration, among other things. The Company intends to adopt ASU 2016-13 effective January 1, 2023.

The allowance forcurrent expected credit losses (ACL) will be based on our historical loss experience, borrower characteristics, reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, and other relevant factors. We will also applymodel.

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qualitative factors to account for information that may not be reflected in quantitatively derived results to ensure that the ACL reflects the best estimate of current expected credit losses.

January 1, 2023

    

Pre-ASU 2016-13

    

Impact of ASU 2016-13 Adoption

    

As Reported Under ASU 2016-13

(In Thousands)

Assets

Allowance for credit losses - held to maturity securities

Municipal

$

$

3

$

3

Corporate bonds and other securities

111

111

Allowance for credit losses - held to maturity securities

$

$

114

$

114

Loans, net of unearned income

Commercial real estate (owner occupied)

$

75,158

$

6,201

$

81,359

Other commercial and industrial

153,420

(31)

153,389

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - retail

148,901

148,901

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - multi-family

106,423

106,423

Other commercial real estate (non-owner occupied)

450,744

(225,831)

224,913

Residential mortgages

297,971

(124,194)

173,777

Consumer

13,473

88,531

102,004

Loans, net of unearned income

$

990,766

$

$

990,766

Allowance for credit losses - loans

Commercial real estate (owner occupied)

$

$

1,380

$

1,380

Other commercial and industrial

2,908

2,908

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - retail

1,432

1,432

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - multi-family

1,226

1,226

Other commercial real estate (non-owner occupied)

5,972

(2,776)

3,196

Commercial (owner occupied real estate and other)

2,653

(2,653)

Residential mortgages

1,380

(355)

1,025

Consumer

85

695

780

Allocation for general risk

653

(653)

Allowance for credit losses - loans

$

10,743

$

1,204

$

11,947

Liabilities

Allowance for credit losses - unfunded commitments

$

746

$

177

$

923

Our team, underIn summary, the directionadoption of senior management, has completed the initial data gap assessment, enhancementASU 2016-13 necessitated a day one increase of existing data, finalizing the loan segmentation selections, and analyzing the methodology options regarding the calculation of expected credit losses. After analyzing our data and the nature of our portfolio in relation$1.2 million be made to the CECL transition, the team agreed to utilize the static pool analysis (cohort) method. This methodology most closely aligns with the Company’s current methodology leveraged in our incurred loss model calculation. The Company’s current methodology will be adjusted to appropriately incorporate and comply with ASU 2016-13 and, thus, offers an effective and efficient path to CECL compliance.

The static pool analysis methodology captures loans that qualify for a segment (i.e. balance of a pool of loans with similar risk characteristics) as of a point in time to form a cohort, then tracks that cohort over their remaining lives to determine their loss behavior. The remaining lifetime loss rate is then applied to current loans that qualify for the same segmentation criteria to form a remaining life expectation on current loans. The Company is working to determine preliminary expected loss estimates under the CECL methodology. However, such estimates are subject to significant change as we continue to finalize the judgmental qualitative factors. The Company will continue to make refinements to its expected credit loss estimates throughout the remainder of 2022.

Furthermore, ASU 2016-13 will necessitate that we establish an allowance for expected credit losses on our loan portfolio and a $177,000 increase to the allowance for held to maturity (HTM) debt securities. Basedcredit losses on unfunded commitments. Furthermore, based on the credit quality of the Company’s HTM debt securities portfolio, we do not expect the ACL to be significant.day one allowance for credit losses on our HTM securities portfolio totaled only $114,000. Additional disclosures regarding the allowance for credit losses are included within Note 7 – Investment Securities, Note 9 – Allowance for Credit Losses – Loans, and Note 15 – Commitments and Contingent Liabilities.

The ultimate impact of adoption onIn January 1, 2023, could be significantly different than our current expectation as our modeling processes will be significantly influenced by the composition, characteristics and quality of our loan and HTM securities portfolios as well as the prevailing economic conditions and forecasts at that time.

In March 2022, the FASB issuedCompany adopted ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASC(Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs) and Vintage Disclosures. The guidance amends ASC 326 to eliminate (ASU 2022-02), which eliminated the accounting guidance for TDRs by creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancing and restructuring activities by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. Specifically, rather than applying TDR recognition and measurement guidance, creditors will determinethe Company determines whether a modification results in a new loan or continuation of an existing loan. These amendments are intended to enhance existing disclosure requirements and introduce new requirements related to certainUpon adoption of this guidance, the Company no longer establishes a specific reserve for modifications of receivables made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. Instead, these modifications are included in their respective homogenous loan pools. Additionally, the amendments of ASC 326ASU 2022-02 require that an entitythe Company to disclose current-period gross writeoffscharge-offs by year of origination within the vintage disclosures. The vintage disclosures which requires that an entity disclosecontain the amortized cost basis of financing receivables by credit quality indicator and class of financing receivable by year of origination. TheThis guidance is only for entities that have adopted the amendmentswas applied on a prospective basis.

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4.    Revenue Recognition

ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers – Topic 606, requires the Company to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at the time the transfer of goods or services takes place. Management determined that the primary sources of revenue associated with financial instruments, including interest and fee income on loans and interest on investments, along with certain non-interest revenue sources including net realized gains (losses) on investment securities, mortgage related fees, net gains on loans held for sale, and bank owned life insurance are not within the scope of Topic 606. These sources of revenue cumulatively comprise 75.3%82.6% of the total revenue of the Company.

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Non-interest income within the scope of Topic 606 areis as follows:

Wealth management fees - Wealth management fee income is primarily comprised of fees earned from the management and administration of trusts and customer investment portfolios. The Company’s performance obligation is generally satisfied over a period of time and the resulting fees are billed monthly or quarterly, based upon the month end market value of the assets under management. Payment is generally received after month end through a direct charge to customers’ accounts. Due to this delay in payment, a receivable of $850,000 has been established as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and is included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in order to properly recognize the revenue earned but not yet received. Other performance obligations (such as delivery of account statements to customers) are generally considered immaterial to the overall transactions’ price. Commissions on transactions are recognized on a trade-date basis as the performance obligation is satisfied at the point in time in which the trade is processed. Also included within wealth management fees are commissions from the sale of mutual funds, annuities, and life insurance products. Commissions on the sale of mutual funds, annuities, and life insurance products are recognized when sold, which is when the Company has satisfied its performance obligation.
Service charges on deposit accounts - The Company has contracts with its deposit account customers where fees are charged for certain items or services. Service charges include account analysis fees, monthly service fees, overdraft fees, and other deposit account related fees. Revenue related to account analysis fees and service fees is recognized on a monthly basis as the Company has an unconditional right to the fee consideration. Fees attributable to specific performance obligations of the Company (i.e. overdraft fees, etc.) are recognized at a defined point in time based on completion of the requested service or transaction.
Other non-interest income - Other non-interest income consists of other recurring revenue streams such as safe deposit box rental fees, gain (loss) on sale of other real estate owned, ATM and VISA debit card fees, and other miscellaneous revenue streams. Safe deposit box rental fees are charged to the customer on an annual basis and recognized when billed. However, if the safe deposit box rental fee is prepaid (i.e. paid prior to issuance of annual bill), the revenue is recognized upon receipt of payment. The Company has determined that since rentals and renewals occur consistently over time, revenue is recognized on a basis consistent with the duration of the performance obligation. Gains and losses on the sale of other real estate owned are recognized at the completion of the property sale when the buyer obtains control of the real estate and all the performance obligations of the Company have been satisfied. The Company offers ATM and VISA debit cards to deposit account holders which allows our customers to access their account electronically at ATMs and POS terminals. Fees related to ATM and VISA debit card transactions are recognized when the transactions are completed and the Company has satisfied its performance obligation.

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The following presents non-interest income, segregated by revenue streams in-scope and out-of-scope of Topic 606, for the threethree-month period ending March 31, 2023 and six month periods ending June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands).

    

Three months ended

    

Six months ended

    

Three months ended

 

June 30, 

June 30, 

 

March 31, 

2022

    

2021

 

2022

    

2021

2023

    

2022

Non-interest income:

In-scope of Topic 606

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Wealth management fees

$

2,976

$

3,022

$

6,141

$

5,894

$

2,738

$

3,165

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

263

 

224

 

535

 

425

 

266

 

272

Other

 

511

 

520

 

983

 

962

 

481

 

472

Non-interest income (in-scope of topic 606)

 

3,750

 

3,766

 

7,659

 

7,281

 

3,485

 

3,909

Non-interest income (out-of-scope of topic 606)

 

388

 

633

 

814

 

1,732

 

2,022

 

426

Total non-interest income

$

4,138

$

4,399

$

8,473

$

9,013

$

5,507

$

4,335

5.    Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per share include only the weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share include the weighted average common shares outstanding and any potentially dilutive common stock equivalent shares

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in the calculation. Treasury shares are excluded for earnings per share purposes. For the three monththree-month periods ending June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, options to purchase 22,000 common shares, with an exercise price of $4.00 to $4.22, and options to purchase 12,000 common shares, with an exercise price of $4.19 to $4.22, respectively, were outstanding but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because to do so would be antidilutive. For the six month periods ending June 30, 2022 and 2021, options to purchase 12,000 common shares, with an exercise price of $4.19 to $4.22, and options to purchase 22,000 common shares, with an exercise price of $4.00 to $4.22, respectively, were outstanding but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because to do so would be antidilutive.anti-dilutive.

Three months ended

Six months ended

Three months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

March 31, 

    

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

    

2023

    

2022

(In thousands, except per share data)

(In thousands, except per share data)

Numerator:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net income

$

1,981

$

1,708

$

4,399

$

3,789

$

1,515

$

2,418

Denominator:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic)

 

17,109

 

17,073

 

17,102

 

17,068

 

17,131

 

17,094

Effect of stock options

 

40

 

58

 

46

 

46

 

24

 

52

Weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted)

 

17,149

 

17,131

 

17,148

 

17,114

 

17,155

 

17,146

Earnings per common share:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Basic

$

0.12

$

0.10

$

0.26

$

0.22

$

0.09

$

0.14

Diluted

 

0.12

 

0.10

 

0.26

 

0.22

 

0.09

 

0.14

6.    Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

On a consolidated basis, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from depository institutions, interest bearing deposits and short-term investments in both money market funds and commercial paper. The Company made $600,000 inno income tax payments in the first sixthree months of 2022 compared to 0 income tax payments in the same 2021 period.2023 and 2022. The Company made total interest payments of $3,010,000$4,868,000 in the first sixthree months of 20222023 compared to $4,625,000$1,814,000 in the same 20212022 period. The Company had $14,000 non-cash transfers to other real estate owned (OREO) and repossessed assets in the first six months of 2022 compared to 0 non-cash transfers in the same 2021 period. During the first six months of 2022, the Company entered into a new operating lease related to an office location and recorded a right-of-use asset and lease liability of $45,000. During the first six months of 2021, the Company did not enter into any new lease agreements.

7.    Investment Securities

The cost basis and fair valuesAs a result of investmentthe adoption of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as of January 1, 2023, the Company had non-cash transactions associated with the day one adjustments necessary to record the adoption. Specifically, the adoption of this accounting standard necessitated that a day one increase of $1.2 million be made to the allowance for credit losses on our loan portfolio. Furthermore, ASU 2016-13 necessitated that the Company establish an allowance for expected credit losses for held to maturity (HTM) debt securities. Based upon the credit quality of the Company’s HTM debt securities are summarized as follows:

Investmentportfolio, the day one allowance for credit losses on our HTM securities availableportfolio totaled $114,000. Finally, the adoption of CECL led to the recognition of a day one increase of $177,000 for sale (AFS):the Company’s unfunded loan commitments.

June 30, 2022

GROSS

GROSS

UNREALIZED

UNREALIZED

FAIR

    

COST BASIS

    

GAINS

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

(IN THOUSANDS)

U.S. Agency

$

10,009

$

$

(723)

$

9,286

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

 

97,467

 

58

 

(8,144)

 

89,381

Municipal

 

21,543

 

36

 

(1,046)

 

20,533

Corporate bonds

 

54,329

 

136

 

(1,413)

 

53,052

Total

$

183,348

$

230

$

(11,326)

$

172,252

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7.    Investment Securities

Securities are classified at the time of purchase as investment securities held to maturity (HTM):

June 30, 2022

GROSS

GROSS

UNREALIZED

UNREALIZED

FAIR

    

COST BASIS

    

GAINS

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

(IN THOUSANDS)

U.S. Agency

$

2,500

$

$

(313)

$

2,187

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

15,709

27

(1,383)

14,353

Municipal

 

34,287

 

64

 

(2,185)

 

32,166

Corporate bonds and other securities

 

6,507

 

 

(98)

 

6,409

Total

$

59,003

$

91

$

(3,979)

$

55,115

Investmentif it is management’s intent and the Company has the ability to hold the securities until maturity. These held to maturity securities are carried on the Company’s books at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount which is computed using the level yield method which approximates the effective interest method. Alternatively, securities are classified as available for sale (AFS):if it is management’s intent at the time of purchase to hold the securities for an indefinite period of time and/or to use the securities as part of the Company’s asset/liability management strategy. Securities classified as available for sale include securities which may be sold to effectively manage interest rate risk exposure, prepayment risk, and other factors (such as liquidity requirements). These available for sale securities are reported at fair value with unrealized aggregate appreciation/depreciation excluded from income and credited/charged to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within shareholders’ equity on a net of tax basis. Realized gains or losses on securities sold are computed upon the adjusted cost of the specific securities sold. Additionally, the Company holds equity securities which are comprised of mutual funds held within a rabbi trust for the executive deferred compensation plan. Such securities are reported at fair value within other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized holding gains and losses on equity securities are included in earnings.

December 31, 2021

GROSS

GROSS

UNREALIZED

UNREALIZED

FAIR

    

COST BASIS

    

GAINS

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

(IN THOUSANDS)

U.S. Agency

$

7,371

$

86

$

(70)

$

7,387

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

 

80,136

 

1,202

 

(1,171)

 

80,167

Municipal

 

20,066

 

851

 

(25)

 

20,892

Corporate bonds

 

53,843

 

1,028

 

(146)

 

54,725

Total

$

161,416

$

3,167

$

(1,412)

$

163,171

Allowance for Credit Losses – Held to Maturity Securities

InvestmentThe Company measures expected credit losses on held to maturity debt securities, which are comprised of U.S. government agency and mortgage-backed securities as well as taxable municipal, corporate, and other bonds. The Company’s agency and mortgage-backed securities are issued by U.S. government entities and agencies and are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major rating agencies, and have a long history of no credit losses. As such, no allowance for credit losses has been established for these securities. The allowance for credit losses on the taxable municipal, corporate, and other bonds within the held to maturity securities portfolio is calculated using the probability of default/loss given default (PD/LGD) method. The calculation is completed on a quarterly basis using the default studies provided by an industry leading source. At March 31, 2023, the allowance for credit losses on the held to maturity securities portfolio totaled $83,000.

The allowance for credit losses on held to maturity debt securities is included within investment securities held to maturity (HTM):on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded within provision (credit) for credit losses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Accrued interest receivable on held to maturity debt securities totaled $411,000 at March 31, 2023 and is included within accrued interest income receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. This amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses. Held to maturity debt securities are typically classified as non-accrual when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about the further collectability of principal or interest. When held to maturity debt securities are placed on non-accrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed. The Company had no held to maturity debt securities in non-accrual status at March 31, 2023.

Allowance for Credit Losses – Available for Sale Securities

December 31, 2021

GROSS

GROSS

UNREALIZED

UNREALIZED

FAIR

COST BASIS

    

GAINS

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

(IN THOUSANDS)

U.S. Agency

    

$

2,500

$

$

(11)

$

2,489

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

    

10,556

203

(115)

10,644

Municipal

 

33,188

 

1,734

 

(103)

 

34,819

Corporate bonds and other securities

 

7,507

 

64

 

(7)

 

7,564

Total

$

53,751

$

2,001

$

(236)

$

55,516

Maintaining investment quality is a primary objective of the Company’s investment policy which, subject to certain limited exceptions, prohibits the purchase of any investment security below a Moody’s Investor’s Service or Standard & Poor’s rating of “A.” At June 30, 2022, 52.2% of the portfolio was rated “AAA” as compared to 47.1% at December 31, 2021. Approximately 13.3% of the portfolio was either rated below “A” or unrated at June 30, 2022 as compared to 14.7% at December 31, 2021.

The Company sold 0 AFS securities during the second quarter or first six months of 2022. Total proceeds from the sale of AFS securities for the second quarter and first six months of 2021 were $960,000 resulting in $84,000 of gross investment security gains.

The carrying value of securities, bothmeasures expected credit losses on available for sale debt securities when the Company does not intend to sell, or when it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For available for sale debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Company considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and heldadverse conditions specifically related to maturity, pledgedthe security, among other factors. If this evaluation indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to secure publicbe collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost, a credit loss exists and trust deposits was $122,240,000 at June 30, 2022 and $122,574,000 at Decemberan allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, equal to the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. At March 31, 2021.2023, the allowance for credit losses on the available for sale securities portfolio totaled $926,000.

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The allowance for credit losses on available for sale debt securities is included within investment securities available for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded within provision (credit) for credit losses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Losses are charged against the allowance when the Company believes the collectability of an available for sale security is in jeopardy or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.

Accrued interest receivable on available for sale debt securities totaled $1.2 million at March 31, 2023 and is included within accrued interest income receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. This amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses. Available for sale debt securities are typically classified as non-accrual when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about the further collectability of principal or interest. When available for sale debt securities are placed on non-accrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed. It should be noted that the Company had one available for sale debt security in non-accrual status at March 31, 2023 totaling $926,000 with an associated allowance for credit losses of $926,000.

Credit Losses on Investment Securities – Prior to adopting ASU 2016-13

The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 effective January 1, 2023. Financial statement amounts related to investment securities recorded as of December 31, 2022 and for the period ending March 31, 2022 are presented in accordance with the accounting policies described in the following tables present information concerning investments withparagraphs.

Available for sale and held to maturity securities are reviewed quarterly for possible other than temporary impairment. The review includes an analysis of the facts and circumstances of each individual investment such as the expectation for that security’s performance, the creditworthiness of the issuer, and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the security to recovery. The term other than temporary is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value are not necessarily favorable or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment.

Declines in the fair value of securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are separated into (a) the amount of the total other than temporary impairment related to a decrease in cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security (the credit loss) and (b) the amount of the total other than temporary impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other than temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total other than temporary impairment related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

At December 31, 2022, the Company believes the unrealized losses as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):

Total investment securities:

June 30, 2022

LESS THAN 12 MONTHS

12 MONTHS OR LONGER

TOTAL

FAIR

UNREALIZED

FAIR

UNREALIZED

FAIR

UNREALIZED

    

VALUE

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

    

LOSSES

U.S. Agency

$

10,599

$

(911)

$

874

$

(125)

$

11,473

$

(1,036)

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

78,840

(6,307)

15,874

(3,220)

94,714

(9,527)

Municipal

 

42,300

(3,052)

1,591

(179)

43,891

(3,231)

Corporate bonds and other securities

 

41,606

(1,446)

1,436

(65)

43,042

(1,511)

Total

$

173,345

$

(11,716)

$

19,775

$

(3,589)

$

193,120

$

(15,305)

Total investment securities:

December 31, 2021

LESS THAN 12 MONTHS

12 MONTHS OR LONGER

TOTAL

FAIR

UNREALIZED

FAIR

UNREALIZED

FAIR

UNREALIZED

    

VALUE

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

    

LOSSES

U.S. Agency

$

7,419

$

(81)

$

$

$

7,419

$

(81)

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

45,422

(972)

6,691

(314)

52,113

(1,286)

Municipal

 

7,832

(128)

7,832

(128)

Corporate bonds and other securities

 

14,558

(92)

2,439

(61)

16,997

(153)

Total

$

75,231

$

(1,273)

$

9,130

$

(375)

$

84,361

$

(1,648)

The unrealized losseson certain securities within the investments portfolio are primarily a result of increases in market yields from the time of purchase. In general, as market yields rise, the value of securities will decrease; as market yields fall, the fair value of securities will increase. There are 376 positions that are considered temporarily impaired at June 30, 2022. Management generally views changes in fair value caused by changes in interest rates as temporary; therefore, these securities have not been classified as other-than-temporarilyother than temporarily impaired. Management has also concluded that based on current information we expect to continue to receive scheduled interest payments as well as the entire principal balance. Furthermore, management does not intend to sell these securities and does not believe it will be required to sell these securities before they recover in value or mature.

The interest rate environment and market yields can also have a significant impact on the yield earned on mortgage-backed securities (MBS). Prepayment speed assumptions are an important factor to consider when evaluating the returns on an MBS. Generally, as interest rates decline, borrowers have more incentive to refinance into a lower rate, so prepayments will rise. Conversely, as interest rates increase, prepayments will decline. When an MBS is purchased at a premium, the yield will decrease as prepayments increase and the yield will increase as prepayments decrease. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had low premium risk as the book value of our mortgage-backed securities purchased at a premium was only 100.9% of the par value.

Contractual maturities of securities at June 30, 2022 are shown below (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. The weighted average duration of the total investment securities portfolio at June 30, 2022 is 52.0 months and is higher than the duration at December 31, 2021 which was 41.5 months. The duration remains within our internally established guideline to not exceed 60 months which we believe is appropriate to maintain proper levels of liquidity, interest rate risk, market valuation sensitivity and profitability.

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Total investment securities:

June 30, 2022

Available for sale

Held to maturity

    

Cost Basis

    

Fair Value

    

Cost Basis

    

Fair Value

Within 1 year

$

5,427

$

5,426

$

200

$

201

After 1 year but within 5 years

 

36,336

 

35,632

 

12,555

 

12,372

After 5 years but within 10 years

 

51,117

 

48,844

 

24,299

 

22,908

Over 10 years

 

90,468

 

82,350

 

21,949

 

19,634

Total

$

183,348

$

172,252

$

59,003

$

55,115

8.    Loans

The loan portfolio of the Company consists of the following (in thousands):

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Commercial:

Commercial and industrial

$

133,854

$

134,182

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

���

2,242

17,311

Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate (1)

 

87,781

99,644

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate (1)

 

432,831

430,825

Real estate − residential mortgage (1)

 

292,592

287,996

Consumer

 

15,033

15,096

Loans, net of unearned income

$

964,333

$

985,054

(1)Real estate construction loans constituted 5.1% and 5.6% of the Company’s total loans, net of unearned income as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Loan balances at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are net of unearned income of $464,000 and $826,000, respectively. The unearned income balance at June 30, 2022 includes $55,000 of unrecognized fee income from the PPP loan originations compared to $386,000 at December 31, 2021.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a fluid situation and continues to evolve, impacting the way many businesses operate. The pandemic and its associated impacts on trade (including supply chains and export levels), travel, employee productivity, unemployment, inflation, and consumer spending has resulted in less economic activity and significant volatility and disruption. Certain loans within our commercial and commercial real estate portfolios have been disproportionately adversely affected by the pandemic.

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The cost basis and fair values of investment securities are summarized as follows:

Investment securities available for sale (AFS):

March 31, 2023

GROSS

GROSS

ALLOWANCE

UNREALIZED

UNREALIZED

FOR CREDIT

FAIR

    

COST BASIS

    

GAINS

    

LOSSES

LOSSES

    

VALUE

(IN THOUSANDS)

U.S. Agency

$

12,713

$

1

$

(1,158)

$

$

11,556

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

 

100,428

 

80

 

(11,872)

 

88,636

Municipal

 

20,837

 

3

 

(1,503)

 

19,337

Corporate bonds

 

63,162

 

8

 

(3,900)

(926)

 

58,344

Total

$

197,140

$

92

$

(18,433)

$

(926)

$

177,873

Investment securities held to maturity (HTM):

March 31, 2023

GROSS

GROSS

ALLOWANCE

UNREALIZED

UNREALIZED

FAIR

FOR CREDIT

    

COST BASIS

    

GAINS

    

LOSSES

VALUE

    

LOSSES

(IN THOUSANDS)

U.S. Agency

$

2,500

$

$

(418)

$

2,082

$

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

18,831

8

(2,036)

16,803

Municipal

 

33,983

 

1

 

(3,206)

 

30,778

 

3

Corporate bonds and other securities

 

5,426

 

 

(132)

 

5,294

 

80

Total

$

60,740

$

9

$

(5,792)

$

54,957

$

83

Investment securities available for sale (AFS):

December 31, 2022

GROSS

GROSS

UNREALIZED

UNREALIZED

FAIR

    

COST BASIS

    

GAINS

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

(IN THOUSANDS)

U.S. Agency

$

11,797

$

1

$

(1,265)

$

10,533

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

 

102,631

 

64

 

(12,710)

 

89,985

Municipal

 

20,837

 

 

(1,799)

 

19,038

Corporate bonds

 

63,152

 

30

 

(3,230)

 

59,952

Total

$

198,417

$

95

$

(19,004)

$

179,508

Investment securities held to maturity (HTM):

December 31, 2022

GROSS

GROSS

UNREALIZED

UNREALIZED

FAIR

COST BASIS

    

GAINS

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

(IN THOUSANDS)

U.S. Agency

    

$

2,500

$

$

(432)

$

2,068

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

    

18,877

8

(2,212)

16,673

Municipal

 

33,993

 

2

 

(3,880)

 

30,115

Corporate bonds and other securities

 

6,508

 

 

(172)

 

6,336

Total

$

61,878

$

10

$

(6,696)

$

55,192

The Company sold no AFS securities during the first quarter of 2023 and 2022.

The carrying value of securities, both available for sale and held to maturity, pledged to secure public and trust deposits was $131,913,000 at March 31, 2023 and $134,002,000 at December 31, 2022.

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The interest rate environment and market yields can have a significant impact on the yield earned on mortgage-backed securities (MBS). Prepayment speed assumptions are an important factor to consider when evaluating the returns on an MBS. Generally, as interest rates decline, borrowers have more incentive to refinance into a lower rate, so prepayments will rise. Conversely, as interest rates increase, prepayments will decline. When an MBS is purchased at a premium, the yield will decrease as prepayments increase and the yield will increase as prepayments decrease. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had low premium risk as the book value of our mortgage-backed securities purchased at a premium was only 100.9% of the par value.

Contractual maturities of securities at March 31, 2023 are shown below (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. The weighted average duration of the total investment securities portfolio at March 31, 2023 is 54.6 months and is shorter than the duration at December 31, 2022 which was 56.0 months. The duration remains within our internally established guideline to not exceed 60 months which we believe is appropriate to maintain proper levels of liquidity, interest rate risk, market valuation sensitivity and profitability.

Total investment securities:

March 31, 2023

Available for sale

Held to maturity

    

Cost Basis

    

Fair Value

    

Cost Basis

    

Fair Value

Within 1 year

$

6,385

$

6,328

$

2,425

$

2,386

After 1 year but within 5 years

 

48,222

 

46,066

 

12,381

 

11,889

After 5 years but within 10 years

 

47,646

 

42,248

 

25,687

 

22,853

Over 10 years

 

94,887

 

83,231

 

20,247

 

17,829

Total

$

197,140

$

177,873

$

60,740

$

54,957

The following table provides information regarding our potential COVID-19 risk concentrationssummarizes the available for commercialsale debt securities in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded as of March 31, 2023, aggregated by security type and commercial real estate loans by industry type at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021length of time in a continuous loss position (in thousands).:

June 30, 2022

Paycheck

Commercial loans

Commercial loans

Commercial

Protection

secured by owner

secured by non-owner

    

and industrial

    

Program

    

occupied real estate

    

occupied real estate

    

Total

1-4 unit residential

$

14

$

$

$

7,695

$

7,709

Multifamily/apartments/student housing

 

 

 

230

 

75,476

 

75,706

Office

 

40,696

 

 

8,267

 

26,121

 

75,084

Retail

 

7,371

 

 

15,300

 

145,239

 

167,910

Industrial/manufacturing/warehouse

 

67,318

 

 

19,069

 

62,877

 

149,264

Hotels

 

 

270

 

 

41,701

 

41,971

Eating and drinking places

 

371

 

1,972

 

4,736

 

1,372

 

8,451

Personal care

 

1,037

 

 

 

2,685

 

3,722

Amusement and recreation

 

77

 

 

3,857

 

5

 

3,939

Mixed use

 

 

 

4,140

 

51,443

 

55,583

Other

 

16,970

 

 

32,182

 

18,217

 

67,369

Total

$

133,854

$

2,242

$

87,781

$

432,831

$

656,708

December 31, 2021

Paycheck

Commercial loans

Commercial loans

Commercial

Protection

secured by owner

secured by non-owner

    

and industrial

    

Program

    

occupied real estate

    

occupied real estate

    

Total

1-4 unit residential

$

1,246

$

$

96

$

8,565

$

9,907

Multifamily/apartments/student housing

 

 

 

245

 

73,912

 

74,157

Office

 

37,386

 

203

 

8,644

 

28,500

 

74,733

Retail

 

7,253

 

444

 

20,439

 

148,668

 

176,804

Industrial/manufacturing/warehouse

 

74,508

 

5,940

 

21,468

 

44,316

 

146,232

Hotels

 

154

 

1,764

 

 

42,425

 

44,343

Eating and drinking places

 

484

 

6,591

 

4,537

 

1,752

 

13,364

Personal care

 

1,197

 

173

 

 

4,315

 

5,685

Amusement and recreation

 

92

 

53

 

5,402

 

12

 

5,559

Mixed use

 

 

 

4,031

 

62,088

 

66,119

Other

 

11,862

 

2,143

 

34,782

 

16,272

 

65,059

Total

$

134,182

$

17,311

$

99,644

$

430,825

$

681,962

March 31, 2023

LESS THAN 12 MONTHS

12 MONTHS OR LONGER

TOTAL

FAIR

UNREALIZED

FAIR

UNREALIZED

FAIR

UNREALIZED

    

VALUE

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

    

LOSSES

    

VALUE

    

LOSSES

U.S. Agency

$

2,448

$

(48)

$

8,107

$

(1,110)

$

10,555

$

(1,158)

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

26,473

(1,161)

56,993

(10,711)

83,466

(11,872)

Municipal

 

3,358

(85)

15,216

(1,418)

18,574

(1,503)

Corporate bonds

 

26,749

(1,412)

26,586

(2,488)

53,335

(3,900)

Total

$

59,028

$

(2,706)

$

106,902

$

(15,727)

$

165,930

$

(18,433)

Paycheck Protection Program

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, was signed into law onAt March 27, 2020, and provides emergency economic relief to individuals and businesses impacted by31, 2023, within the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act and subsequent legislation authorized the Small Business Administration (SBA) to temporarily guarantee loans under a new 7(a) program called the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). As a qualified SBA lender,available for sale debt securities portfolio, the Company was automatically authorizedhad four U.S. Agency, 45 U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities, 11 municipal, and 45 corporate bonds that have been in a gross unrealized loss position for less than 12 months with depreciation of 4.4% from its amortized cost basis. Additionally, at March 31, 2023, within the available for sale debit securities portfolio, the Company had ten U.S. Agency, 104 U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities, 47 municipal, and 49 corporate bonds that have been in a gross unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months with depreciation of 12.8% from its amortized cost basis.

These unrealized losses are primarily a result of increases in market yields from the time of purchase. In general, as market yields rise, the value of securities will decrease; as market yields fall, the fair value of securities will increase. Management generally views changes in fair value caused by changes in interest rates as temporary; therefore, no provision for credit losses has been recorded for these securities. Management has also concluded that based on current information we expect to originate PPP loans.

An eligible business could apply for a PPP loan upcontinue to the lesser of: (1) 2.5 times its average monthly payroll costs; or (2) $10.0 million. PPP loans have: (a) an interest rate of 1.0%; (b) a two-year (if originated prior to June 5, 2020) or five-year (if originated after June 5, 2020) loan term to maturity; and (c) principal andreceive scheduled interest payments deferred for six months fromas well as the date of disbursement. The SBA will guarantee 100% of the PPP loans made to eligible borrowers pursuant to standards as defined by the SBA. The entire principal amount of the borrower’s PPP loan, including any accrued interest, is eligiblebalance. Furthermore, management does not intend to sell these securities and does not believe it will be reduced by the loan forgiveness amount under the PPP so long as employee and compensation levels of the business are maintained and at least 60% of the loan proceeds are used for payroll expenses, with the remaining loan proceeds being used for other qualifying expenses such as interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities.required to sell these securities before they recover in value or mature.

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The Company recorded a $926,000 provision for credit losses on available for sale debt securities during the first quarter of 2023. The recognition of the loss resulted from a subordinated debt investment issued by Signature Bank which was closed by banking regulators on March 12, 2023. In a press release issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), it was disclosed that unsecured debt holders of the institution will not be protected. Management reviewed the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed by Signature Bank, which was filed on March 1, 2023, and determined that no circumstances existed to indicate that the debt security held by the Company was impaired as of December 31, 2022. Specifically, as of December 31, 2022, Signature Bank had total assets of $110.4 billion, net income of $1.3 billion for the year then ended, and demonstrated strong regulatory capital ratios. As of March 31, 2023, the corporate security was placed in non-accrual status and approximately $17,000 of unpaid interest previously credited to income was reversed.

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses on held to maturity debt securities by major security type for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (in thousands).

Three months ended March 31, 2023

Balance at

Impact of Adopting

Charge-

Provision

Balance at

December 31, 2022

ASU 2016-13

Offs

Recoveries

(Credit)

March 31, 2023

U.S. Agency

    

$

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

Municipal

3

3

Corporate bonds and other securities

111

(31)

80

Total

$

$

114

$

$

$

(31)

$

83

As stated previously, the Company’s agency and mortgage-backed securities are issued by U.S. government entities and agencies and are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major rating agencies, and have a long history of no credit losses. As such, no allowance for credit losses has been established for these securities. The allowance for credit losses on the taxable municipal, corporate, and other bonds within the held to maturity securities portfolio is calculated using the PD/LGD method. The calculation is completed on a quarterly basis using the default studies provided by an industry leading source.

Maintaining investment quality is a primary objective of the Company’s Investment Policy which, subject to certain limited exceptions, prohibits the purchase of any investment security below a Moody’s Investor’s Service or Standard & Poor’s rating of “A.” The Company monitors the credit ratings of its debt securities on a quarterly basis. At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 52.5% of the total investment securities portfolio was rated “AAA”. Approximately 14.2% of the total investment securities portfolio was either rated below “A” or unrated at March 31, 2023 as compared to 14.7% at December 31, 2022.

Specifically, the following table summarizes the amortized cost of held to maturity debt securities at March 31, 2023, aggregated by credit quality indicator (in thousands).

March 31, 2023

Credit Rating

AAA/AA/A

BBB/BB/B

Unrated

Total

U.S. Agency

    

$

2,500

$

    

$

    

$

2,500

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

18,831

18,831

Municipal

33,983

33,983

Corporate bonds and other securities

4,010

1,416

5,426

Total

$

59,324

$

$

1,416

$

60,740

The Company had no held to maturity debt securities in non-accrual status or past due 90 days still accruing interest at March 31, 2023. The underlying issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments on the securities.

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8.    Loans

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are stated at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, net of any deferred fees or costs and an allowance for credit losses. Accrued interest receivable on loans totaled $3.5 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 which is reported in accrued interest income receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the yield (interest income) over the contractual life of the loan.

The segments of the Company’s loan portfolio are disaggregated into classes that allows management to monitor risk and performance. The loan classes used are consistent with the internal reports evaluated by the Company’s management and Board of Directors to monitor risk and performance within various segments of its loan portfolio. The commercial loan segment includes both the owner occupied commercial real estate loan and the other commercial and industrial loan classes. The commercial real estate loan segment includes the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan classes of retail, multi-family, and other. The residential mortgage loan segment is comprised of first lien amortizing residential mortgage loans while the consumer loan segment consists primarily of home equity loans secured by residential real estate, installment loans, and overdraft lines of credit associated with customer deposit accounts.

The loan portfolio of the Company consists of the following (in thousands):

March 31, 2023

Commercial:

Commercial real estate (owner occupied) (1)

$

77,805

Other commercial and industrial

150,438

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied):

 

Retail (1)

154,454

Multi-family (1)

98,945

Other (1)

223,526

Residential mortgages

 

175,211

Consumer

 

100,081

Loans, net of unearned income

$

980,460

December 31, 2022

Commercial:

Commercial and industrial

$

153,398

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

22

Commercial real estate (owner occupied) (1)

 

75,158

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) (1)

 

450,744

Residential mortgages (1)

 

297,971

Consumer

 

13,473

Loans, net of unearned income

$

990,766

(1)Real estate construction loans constituted 3.2% and 4.7% of the Company’s total loans, net of unearned income as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Loan balances at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are net of unearned income of $321,000 and $343,000, respectively.

9. Allowance for Credit Losses – Loans

The allowance for credit losses (ACL) is a valuation reserve established and maintained by charges against income and is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans.

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Loans, or portions thereof, are charged-off against the ACL when they are deemed uncollectible. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off.

The ACL is an estimate of expected credit losses, measured over the contractual life of a loan, that considers our historical loss experience, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. Determination of an appropriate ACL is inherently subjective and may have significant changes from period to period. The methodology for determining the ACL has two main components: evaluation of expected credit losses for certain groups of homogeneous loans that share similar risk characteristics and evaluation of loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The Company has aligned our segmentation to the quarterly Call Report. This allowed the Company to use not only our data, but also peer institutions to supplement loss observations in determining our qualitative adjustments. Some further sub-segmenting was performed on the commercial and industrial (C&I) and commercial real estate (CRE) portfolios based on collateral type. The Company has identified the following portfolio segments:

C&I and CRE Owner Occupied – Real Estate
C&I and CRE Owner Occupied – Other
CRE Non-Owner Occupied – Retail
CRE Non-Owner Occupied – Multi-Family
CRE Non-Owner Occupied – Other
Residential Mortgages
Consumer

The Company is utilizing the static pool analysis (cohort) method for our CECL model. The static pool analysis methodology captures loans that qualify for a segment (i.e. balance of a pool of loans with similar risk characteristics) as of a point in time to form a cohort, then tracks that cohort over their remaining lives to determine their loss behavior. The remaining lifetime loss rate is then applied to current loans that qualify for the same segmentation criteria to form a remaining life expectation on current loans. Once historical cohorts are established, the loans in each individual cohort are tracked over their remaining lives for loss and recovery events. Each cohort is evaluated individually and as a result, a loss may be counted in several different quarterly cohort periods, as long as the specific loan existed in the population of each of those cohort periods.

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The following tables summarize the rollforward of the allowance for credit losses by loan portfolio segment for the three-month periods ending March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands).

Three months ended March 31, 2023

Balance at

Impact of Adopting

Charge-

Provision

Balance at

December 31, 2022

ASU 2016-13

Offs

Recoveries

(Credit)

March 31, 2023

Commercial real estate (owner occupied)

    

$

$

1,380

    

$

    

$

6

    

$

(66)

    

$

1,320

Other commercial and industrial

2,908

1

(36)

2,873

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - retail

1,432

54

1,486

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - multi-family

1,226

1

(81)

1,146

Other commercial real estate (non-owner occupied)

5,972

(2,776)

4

(3)

3,197

Commercial (owner occupied real estate and other)

 

2,653

(2,653)

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

1,380

(355)

 

 

2

 

5

 

1,032

Consumer

 

85

695

 

(139)

 

9

 

428

 

1,078

Allocation for general risk

 

653

(653)

 

 

��

 

 

Total

$

10,743

$

1,204

$

(139)

$

23

$

301

$

12,132

Three months ended March 31, 2022

Balance at

Charge-

Provision

Balance at

December 31, 2021

Offs

Recoveries

(Credit)

March 31, 2022

Commercial

    

$

3,071

    

$

(72)

    

$

    

$

252

    

$

3,251

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied)

 

6,392

 

 

13

 

(475)

 

5,930

Residential mortgages

 

1,590

 

 

8

 

(133)

 

1,465

Consumer

 

113

 

(45)

 

20

 

11

 

99

Allocation for general risk

 

1,232

 

 

 

(55)

 

1,177

Total

$

12,398

$

(117)

$

41

$

(400)

$

11,922

The Company recorded a $301,000 provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to a $400,000 provision recovery recorded in the first quarter of 2022, representing a $701,000 unfavorable shift between years. The increased first quarter 2023 provision for credit losses in the loan portfolio was necessary due to risk rating, non-accrual, and charge-off activity. Specifically, an increased historical loss rate within the consumer loan pool resulted in a significant increase in the allocated allowance for credit losses despite contraction within the portfolio since the beginning of the year. Non-performing assets decreased from $5.2 million at December 31, 2022 to $4.6 million at March 31, 2023 primarily due to a decrease in non-accrual residential mortgage loans. Overall, non-performing assets remain well controlled at 0.47% of total loans. The Company experienced net loan charge-offs of $116,000, or 0.05% of total average loans, in the first quarter of 2023 which is only slightly higher than net charge-offs of $76,000, or 0.03% of total average loans, in first quarter of 2022. In addition, PPP allowed certain eligible borrowers that previously receivedsummary, the allowance for credit losses on our loan portfolio provided 264% coverage of non-performing assets, and 1.24% of total loans, on March 31, 2023, compared to 207% coverage of non-performing assets, and 1.08% of total loans, on December 31, 2022.

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Historical credit loss experience is the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. The Company applies historical loss rates to pools of loans with similar risk characteristics. After consideration of the historic loss calculation, management applies qualitative adjustments to reflect the current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts not already captured in the historical loss information at the balance sheet date. Our reasonable and supportable forecast adjustment is based on a PPPblend of peer and Company data as well as management judgment. Including peer data addresses the Company’s lack of loss history in some pools of loans. For periods beyond our reasonable and supportable forecast period of two years, loss expectations revert to the long-run historical mean. The qualitative adjustments for current conditions are based upon the following factors:

changes in lending policies and procedures;
changes in economic conditions;
changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio;
staff experience;
changes in volume and severity of delinquency, non-performing loans, and classified loans;
changes in the quality of the Company’s loan review system;
trends in underlying collateral value;
concentration risk; and
external factors: competition, legal, regulatory.

These modified historical loss rates are multiplied by the outstanding principal balance of each loan to applycalculate a required reserve. Ultimately, 67% of the first quarter of 2023 general reserve represented qualitative adjustment with 33% representing quantitative reserve.

In accordance with ASU 2016-13, the Company will evaluate individual loans for expected credit losses when those loans do not share similar risk characteristics with loans evaluated using a second draw loan withcollective (pooled) basis. In contrast to legacy accounting standards, this criterion is broader than the same generalimpairment concept and management may evaluate loans terms described above.individually even when no specific expectation of collectability is in place. Loans will not be included in both collective and individual analysis. The maximum loan amountindividual analysis will establish a specific reserve for loans in scope. It should be noted that there is a review threshold of a second draw PPP loan was 2.5 times,$150,000 or 3.5 timesmore for borrowersloans being subject to individual evaluation within the hospitality industry, the average monthly 2019 or 2020 payroll costs up to $2.0 million. Eligibility for a second draw PPP loan wasconsumer and residential mortgage segments.

Specific reserves are established based on the following criteria: (a) borrower previously received a first draw PPP loan and usedthree acceptable methods for measuring the full amount for only authorized expenditures; (b) borrower has 300ACL: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate; 2) the loan’s observable market price; or less employees; and (c) borrower can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020. The PPP loan program expired on May 31, 2021 for originating new loans.

As3) the fair value of June 30, 2022, the Company had 4 PPP loans outstanding totaling $2.2 million and has recorded a total of $136,000 and $376,000 of processing fee income and interest income from PPP lending activity incollateral when the second quarter and first six months of 2022, respectively. Also, there is approximately $55,000 of PPP processing fees that will be amortized into income over the time period that the loans remain on our balance sheet or until the PPP loan is forgiven, at which timecollateral dependent. The method is selected on a loan-by-loan basis, with management primarily utilizing either the remaining fee will be recognized immediately as income.discounted cash flows or the fair value of collateral method. The evaluation of the need and amount of a specific allocation of the allowance is made on a quarterly basis.

The need for an updated appraisal on collateral dependent loans is determined on a case-by-case basis. The useful life of an appraisal or evaluation will vary depending upon the circumstances of the property and the economic conditions in the marketplace. A new appraisal is not required if there is an existing appraisal which, along with other information, is sufficient to determine a reasonable value for the property and to support an appropriate and adequate allowance for credit losses. At a minimum, annual documented reevaluation of the property is completed by the Bank’s internal Collections and Assigned Risk Department to support the value of the property.

When reviewing an appraisal associated with an existing real estate collateral dependent transaction, the Bank’s Chief Credit Officer must determine if there have been material changes to the underlying assumptions in the appraisal which affect the original estimate of value. Some of the factors that could cause material changes to reported values include:

the passage of time;
the volatility of the local market;
the availability of financing;
natural disasters;
the inventory of competing properties;

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9.  Allowance for Loan Losses

The following tables summarize the rollforward of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands).

Three months ended June 30, 2022

Balance at

Charge-

Provision

Balance at

March 31, 2022

Offs

Recoveries

(Credit)

June 30, 2022

Commercial

    

$

3,251

    

$

    

$

    

$

(93)

    

$

3,158

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

 

5,930

 

 

13

 

(227)

 

5,716

Real estate-residential mortgage

 

1,465

 

(23)

 

4

 

27

 

1,473

Consumer

 

99

 

(41)

 

18

 

26

 

102

Allocation for general risk

 

1,177

 

 

 

(58)

 

1,119

Total

$

11,922

$

(64)

$

35

$

(325)

$

11,568

Three months ended June 30, 2021

Balance at

Charge-

Provision

Balance at

March 31, 2021

Offs

Recoveries

(Credit)

June 30, 2021

Commercial

    

$

3,572

    

$

(25)

    

$

    

$

(13)

    

$

3,534

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

 

5,448

 

 

11

 

76

 

5,535

Real estate-residential mortgage

 

1,329

 

 

29

 

30

 

1,388

Consumer

 

121

 

(11)

 

17

 

(4)

 

123

Allocation for general risk

 

1,161

 

 

 

11

 

1,172

Total

$

11,631

$

(36)

$

57

$

100

$

11,752

Six months ended June 30, 2022

Balance at

Charge-

Provision

Balance at

December 31, 2021

Offs

Recoveries

(Credit)

June 30, 2022

Commercial

    

$

3,071

    

$

(72)

    

$

0

    

$

159

    

$

3,158

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

 

6,392

 

0

 

26

 

(702)

 

5,716

Real estate-residential mortgage

 

1,590

 

(23)

 

12

 

(106)

 

1,473

Consumer

 

113

 

(86)

 

38

 

37

 

102

Allocation for general risk

 

1,232

 

0

 

0

 

(113)

 

1,119

Total

$

12,398

$

(181)

$

76

$

(725)

$

11,568

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Six months ended June 30, 2021

Balance at

Charge-

Balance at

December 31, 2020

Offs

Recoveries

Provision

June 30, 2021

Commercial

    

$

3,472

    

$

(147)

    

$

17

    

$

192

    

$

3,534

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

 

5,373

 

0

 

24

 

138

 

5,535

Real estate-residential mortgage

 

1,292

 

(17)

 

34

 

79

 

1,388

Consumer

 

115

 

(35)

 

31

 

12

 

123

Allocation for general risk

 

1,093

 

0

 

0

 

79

 

1,172

Total

$

11,345

$

(199)

$

106

$

500

$

11,752

The Company recorded a $325,000 loan loss provision recovery in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to a $100,000 provision expense recorded in the second quarter of 2021. For the first six months of 2022, the Company recorded a $725,000 provision recovery compared to a $500,000 provision expense recorded in the first six months of 2021, representing a $1.2 million favorable shift between years. The 2022 provision recovery reflects improved credit quality for the overall portfolio due to several loan upgrades, a reduced loan portfolio size due to increased payoff activity, and lower levels of criticized assets. As demonstrated historically, the Company continues its strategic conviction that a strong allowance for loan losses is needed, which has proven to be essential given the support provided to certain borrowers as they fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, we believe that non-performing assets remain well controlled, and such assets totaled $3.2 million, or 0.34% of total loans, at June 30, 2022 compared to $3.3 million, or 0.34% of total loans, at December 31, 2021. It should be noted that the 100% SBA guarantee on PPP loans minimizes the level of credit risk associated with the loans. As a result, such loans are assigned a 0% risk weight for purposes of calculating the Bank’s risk-based capital ratios. Therefore, it was deemed appropriate to not allocate any portion of the loan loss reserve for the PPP loans.

The Company continues to experience low net loan charge-offs, which were $105,000, or 0.02% of total average loans, in the first six months of 2022 and is relatively consistent with net loan charge-offs of $93,000, or 0.02% of total average loans, in the first six months of 2021. Even though the Company recognized a loan loss provision recovery during the first half of the year, the balance of the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2022 is only slightly lower than the balance of the allowance at June 30, 2021 by $184,000, or 1.6%. The allowance for loan losses provided 357% coverage of non-performing assets, and 1.20% of total loans, at June 30, 2022, compared to 373% coverage of non-performing assets, and 1.26% of total loans, at December 31, 2021.

The following tables summarize the loan portfolio and allowance for loan loss by the primary segments of the loan portfolio (in thousands).

At June 30, 2022

Commercial Loans

Secured by

Non-Owner

Real Estate-

Occupied

Residential

Allocation for

    

Commercial

    

Real Estate

    

Mortgage

    

Consumer

    

General Risk

    

Total

Loans:

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

2,087

$

5

$

0

$

0

 

  

$

2,092

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

221,790

 

432,826

 

292,592

 

15,033

 

  

 

962,241

Total loans

$

223,877

$

432,831

$

292,592

$

15,033

 

  

$

964,333

Allowance for loan losses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Specific reserve allocation

$

612

$

5

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

617

General reserve allocation

 

2,546

 

5,711

 

1,473

 

102

 

1,119

 

10,951

Total allowance for loan losses

$

3,158

$

5,716

$

1,473

$

102

$

1,119

$

11,568

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At December 31, 2021

Commercial Loans

Secured by

Non-Owner

Real Estate-

Occupied

Residential

Allocation for

    

Commercial

    

Real Estate

    

Mortgage

    

Consumer

    

General Risk

    

Total

Loans:

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

2,165

$

5

$

0

$

0

 

  

$

2,170

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

248,972

 

430,820

 

287,996

 

15,096

 

  

 

982,884

Total loans

$

251,137

$

430,825

$

287,996

$

15,096

 

  

$

985,054

Allowance for loan losses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Specific reserve allocation

$

628

$

5

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

633

General reserve allocation

 

2,443

 

6,387

 

1,590

 

113

 

1,232

 

11,765

Total allowance for loan losses

$

3,071

$

6,392

$

1,590

$

113

$

1,232

$

12,398

The segments of the Company’s loan portfolio are disaggregated into classes that allows management to monitor risk and performance. The loan classes used are consistent with the internal reports evaluated by the Company’s management and Board of Directors to monitor risk and performance within various segments of its loan portfolio. The commercial loan segment includes both the commercial and industrial and the owner occupied commercial real estate loan classes while the remaining segments are not separated into classes as management monitors risk in these loans at the segment level. The residential mortgage loan segment is comprised of first lien amortizing residential mortgage loans and home equity loans secured by residential real estate. The consumer loan segment consists primarily of installment loans and overdraft lines of credit connected with customer deposit accounts.

Management evaluates for possible impairment any individual loan in the commercial or commercial real estate segment that is in non-accrual status or classified as a Troubled Debt Restructure (TDR). In addition, consumer and residential mortgage loans with a balance of $150,000 or more are evaluated for impairment. Loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Once the determination has been made that a loan is impaired, the determination of whether a specific allocation of the allowance is necessary is measured by comparing the recorded investment in the loan to the fair value of the loan using one of three methods: (a) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (b) the loan’s observable market price; or (c) the fair value of the collateral less selling costs for collateral dependent loans. The method is selected on a loan-by-loan basis, with management primarily utilizing either the discounted cash flows or the fair value of collateral method. The evaluation of the need and amount of a specific allocation of the allowance and whether a loan can be removed from impairment status is made on a quarterly basis. The Company’s policy for recognizing interest income on impaired loans does not differ from its overall policy for interest recognition.

The need for an updated appraisal on collateral dependent loans is determined on a case-by-case basis. The useful life of an appraisal or evaluation will vary depending upon the circumstances of the property and the economic conditions in the marketplace. A new appraisal is not required if there is an existing appraisal which, along with other information, is sufficient to determine a reasonable value for the property and to support an appropriate and adequate allowance for loan losses. At a minimum, annual documented reevaluation of the property is completed by the Bank’s internal Collections and Assigned Risk Department to support the value of the property.

When reviewing an appraisal associated with an existing real estate collateral dependent transaction, the Bank’s internal Collections and Assigned Risk Department must determine if there have been material changes to the underlying

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assumptions in the appraisal which affect the original estimate of value. Some of the factors that could cause material changes to reported values include:

the passage of time;
the volatility of the local market;
the availability of financing;
natural disasters;
the inventory of competing properties;
new improvements to, or lack of maintenance of, the subject property or competing properties upon physical inspection by the Bank;
changes in underlying economic and market assumptions, such as material changes in current and projected vacancy, absorption rates, capitalization rates, lease terms, rental rates, sales prices, concessions, construction overruns and delays, zoning changes, etc.; and/or
environmental contamination.

The value of the property is adjusted to appropriately reflect the above listed factors and the value is discounted to reflect the value impact of a forced or distressed sale, any outstanding senior liens, any outstanding unpaid real estate taxes, transfer taxes and closing costs that would occur with sale of the real estate. If the Collections and Assigned Risk Department personnel determineChief Credit Officer determines that a reasonable value cannot be derived based on available information, a new appraisal is ordered. The determination of the need for a new appraisal, versus completion of a property valuation by the Bank’s Collections and Assigned Risk Department personnel, rests with the Collections and Assigned Risk DepartmentChief Credit Officer and not the originating account officer.

The following tables present impaired loans bysummarize the loan portfolio segment, segregated by thoseand allowance for which a specific allowance was required and those for which a specific allowance was not necessary.credit losses (in thousands).

At June 30, 2022

At March 31, 2023

IMPAIRED

    

Commercial real estate (owner occupied)

    

Other commercial and industrial

    

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - retail

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - multi-family

    

Other commercial real estate (non-owner occupied)

    

Residential mortgages

    

Consumer

    

Total

LOANS WITH

IMPAIRED LOANS WITH

NO SPECIFIC

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE

ALLOWANCE

TOTAL IMPAIRED LOANS

 

UNPAID

 

RECORDED

 

RELATED

 

RECORDED

 

RECORDED

 

PRINCIPAL

    

INVESTMENT

    

ALLOWANCE

    

INVESTMENT

    

INVESTMENT

    

BALANCE

 

(IN THOUSANDS)

Commercial

$

2,087

$

612

$

0

$

2,087

$

2,254

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

5

5

0

5

26

Total impaired loans

$

2,092

$

617

$

0

$

2,092

$

2,280

Loans:

Individually evaluated

$

$

1,971

$

$

$

1,554

$

 

$

$

3,525

Collectively evaluated

 

77,805

 

148,467

 

154,454

98,945

 

221,972

 

175,211

 

100,081

 

976,935

Total loans

$

77,805

$

150,438

$

154,454

$

98,945

$

223,526

$

175,211

 

$

100,081

$

980,460

Allowance for credit losses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Specific reserve allocation

$

$

416

$

$

$

3

$

$

$

419

General reserve allocation

 

1,320

 

2,457

 

1,486

1,146

 

3,194

 

1,032

 

1,078

 

11,713

Total allowance for credit losses

$

1,320

$

2,873

$

1,486

$

1,146

$

3,197

$

1,032

$

1,078

$

12,132

At December 31, 2021

At December 31, 2022

IMPAIRED

Commercial

LOANS WITH

real estate

Residential

Allocation for

IMPAIRED LOANS WITH

NO SPECIFIC

    

Commercial

    

(non-owner occupied)

    

mortgages

    

Consumer

    

general risk

    

Total

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE

ALLOWANCE

TOTAL IMPAIRED LOANS

UNPAID

RECORDED

RELATED

RECORDED

RECORDED

PRINCIPAL

    

INVESTMENT

    

ALLOWANCE

    

INVESTMENT

    

INVESTMENT

    

BALANCE

 

(IN THOUSANDS)

Commercial

$

2,165

$

628

$

0

$

2,165

$

2,260

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

5

5

0

5

27

Total impaired loans

$

2,170

$

633

$

0

$

2,170

$

2,287

Loans:

Individually evaluated

$

1,989

$

1,586

$

$

 

  

$

3,575

Collectively evaluated

 

226,589

 

449,158

 

297,971

 

13,473

 

  

 

987,191

Total loans

$

228,578

$

450,744

$

297,971

$

13,473

 

  

$

990,766

Allowance for credit losses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Specific reserve allocation

$

520

$

3

$

$

$

$

523

General reserve allocation

 

2,133

 

5,969

 

1,380

 

85

 

653

 

10,220

Total allowance for credit losses

$

2,653

$

5,972

$

1,380

$

85

$

653

$

10,743

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by class of loans (in thousands).

Collateral Type

March 31, 2023

Real Estate

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied):

 

Other

$

1,554

Total

$

1,554

Allowance for Loan Losses – Prior to adopting ASU 2016-13

Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13), the Company calculated our allowance for loan losses (ALL) using an incurred loss methodology. The following policy related to the ALL in prior periods.

As a financial institution, which assumes lending and credit risks as a principal element of its business, the Company anticipates that credit losses will be experienced in the normal course of business. Accordingly, the Company consistently applies a comprehensive methodology and procedural discipline to perform an analysis which is updated on a quarterly basis at the Bank level to determine both the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and the necessary provision for loan losses to be charged against earnings.

The segments of the Company’s loan portfolio are disaggregated into classes that allows management to monitor risk and performance. The loan classes used are consistent with the internal reports evaluated by the Company’s management and Board of Directors to monitor risk and performance within various segments of its loan portfolio. The commercial loan segment includes both the commercial and industrial and the owner occupied commercial real estate loan classes while the remaining segments are not separated into classes as management monitors risk in these loans at the segment level. The residential mortgage loan segment is comprised of first lien amortizing residential mortgage loans and home equity loans secured by residential real estate. The consumer loan segment consists primarily of installment loans and overdraft lines of credit connected with customer deposit accounts.

The allowance consists of three elements: (1) an allowance established on specifically identified problem loans, (2) formula driven general reserves established for loan categories based upon historical loss experience and other qualitative factors, and (3) a general risk reserve which provides support for variance from our assessment of the qualitative factors, provides protection against credit risks resulting from other inherent risk factors contained in the Company’s loan portfolio, and recognizes the model and estimation risk associated with the specific and formula driven allowances. The qualitative factors used in the formula driven general reserves are evaluated quarterly (and revised if necessary) by the Company’s management to establish allocations which accommodate each of the risk factors.

Management reviews the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis using a defined, consistently applied process in order to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the ALL. Specifically, this methodology includes:

Review of all impaired commercial and commercial real estate loans to determine if any specific reserve allocations are required on an individual loan basis. In addition, consumer and residential mortgage loans with a balance of $150,000 or more are evaluated for impairment and specific reserve allocations are established, if applicable. All required specific reserve allocations are based on careful analysis of the loan’s performance, the related collateral value, cash flow considerations and the financial capability of any guarantor. For impaired loans the measurement of impairment may be based upon (1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (2) the observable market price of the impaired loan; or (3) the fair value of the collateral of a collateral dependent loan.
The application of formula driven reserve allocations for all commercial and commercial real estate loans by using a three-year migration analysis of net losses incurred within each risk grade for the entire commercial loan portfolio. The difference between estimated and actual losses is reconciled through the nature of the migration analysis.

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The application of formula driven reserve allocations to consumer and residential mortgage loans which are based upon historical net charge-off experience for those loan types. The residential mortgage loan and consumer loan allocations are based upon the Company’s three-year historical average of actual loan net charge-offs experienced in each of those categories.
The application of formula driven reserve allocations to all outstanding loans is based upon review of historical losses and qualitative factors, which include but are not limited to, economic trends, delinquencies, levels of non-accrual and TDR loans, concentrations of credit, trends in loan volume, experience and depth of management, examination and audit results, effects of any changes in lending policies and trends in policy, financial information and documentation exceptions. Pass rated credits are segregated from criticized and classified credits for the application of qualitative factors.
Management recognizes that there may be events or economic factors that have occurred affecting specific borrowers or segments of borrowers that may not yet be fully reflected in the information that the Company uses for arriving at reserves for a specific loan or portfolio segment. Therefore, the Company believes that there is estimation risk associated with the use of specific and formula driven allowances.

After completion of this process, a formal meeting of the Loan Loss Reserve Committee is held to evaluate the adequacy of the reserve.

When it is determined that the prospects for recovery of the principal of a loan have significantly diminished, the loan is charged-off against the allowance account; subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance account. In addition, non-accrual and large delinquent loans are reviewed monthly to determine potential losses.

The Company’s policy is to individually review, as circumstances warrant, its commercial and commercial mortgage loans to determine if a loan is impaired. At a minimum, credit reviews are mandatory for all commercial and commercial mortgage loan relationships with aggregate balances in excess of $1,000,000 within a 12-month period. The Company defines classified loans as those loans rated substandard or doubtful. The Company has also identified three pools of small dollar value homogeneous loans which are evaluated collectively for impairment. These separate pools are for small business relationships with aggregate balances of $250,000 or less, residential mortgage loans and consumer loans. Individual loans within these pools are reviewed and evaluated for specific impairment if factors such as significant delinquency in payments of 90 days or more, bankruptcy, or other negative economic concerns indicate impairment.

The ALL is maintained to support loan growth and cover charge-offs from the loan portfolio. The ALL is based on management’s continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, the amount of non-performing loans, and past and anticipated loss experience.

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Non-Performing Assets

Non-performing assets are comprised of (i) loans which are on a non-accrual basis, (ii) loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments, and (iii) other real estate owned (OREO – real estate acquired through foreclosure and in-substance foreclosures) and repossessed assets.

Loans will be transferred to non-accrual status when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in evaluating the loan include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. The following table presents the average recorded investment in impairednon-accrual loans, loans past due over 90 days still accruing interest, and related interest income recognized for the periods indicatedOREO and repossessed assets by portfolio class (in thousands).

At March 31, 2023

    

Non-accrual with no ACL

    

Non-accrual with ACL

    

Total non-accrual

    

Loans past due over 90 days still accruing

OREO and repossessed assets

    

Total non-performing assets

Commercial real estate (owner occupied)

$

$

$

$

$

$

Other commercial and industrial

1,971

1,971

1,971

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - retail

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - multi-family

Other commercial real estate (non-owner occupied)

1,551

3

1,554

1,554

Residential mortgages

724

724

724

Consumer

312

312

38

350

Total

$

1,551

$

3,010

$

4,561

$

$

38

$

4,599

Three months ended

Six months ended

    

June 30, 

June 30, 

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

Average impaired balance:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Commercial

$

2,107

$

2,420

$

2,126

$

1,895

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

 

5

 

8

 

5

 

8

Average investment in impaired loans

$

2,112

$

2,428

$

2,131

$

1,903

Interest income recognized:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Commercial

$

0

$

1

$

$

13

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

0

Interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans

$

0

$

1

$

$

13

It should be noted that the Company has elected to exclude accrued interest receivable from the measurement of its ACL. When a loan is placed in non-accrual status, any outstanding interest is reversed against interest income.

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually to classify the loans as to credit risk.

Management uses a nine-point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first six categories are considered not criticized. The first five “Pass”pass categories are aggregated, while the Pass-6, Special Mention, Substandardpass-6, special mention, substandard and Doubtfuldoubtful categories are disaggregated to separate pools. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The Special Mentionspecial mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are potentially weak, resulting in an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a Substandardsubstandard classification. Loans in the Substandardsubstandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt, and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. Loans in the doubtful category have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. All loans greater than 90 days past due, or for which any portion of the loan represents a specific allocation of the allowance for loancredit losses are placed in Substandardsubstandard or Doubtful.doubtful.

To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed, the Company has a structured loan rating process, which dictates that, at a minimum, credit reviews are mandatory for all commercial and commercial mortgage loan relationships with aggregate balances in excess of $1,000,000 within a 12-month period. Generally, consumer and residential mortgage loans are included in the Pass pass

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categories unless a specific action, such as bankruptcy, delinquency, or death occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit event. The Company’s commercial relationship managers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans in their portfolios at origination and on an ongoing basis. Risk ratings are assigned by the account officer, but require independent review and rating concurrence from the Company’s internal Loan Review Department. The Loan Review Department is an experienced, independent function which reports directly to the Board’s Audit Committee. The scope of commercial portfolio coverage by the Loan Review Department is defined and presented to the Audit Committee for approval on an annual basis. The approved scope of coverage for the year ending December 31, 20222023 requires review of approximately 40%30% of the commercial loan portfolio.

In addition to loan monitoring by the account officer and Loan Review Department, the Company also requires presentation of all credits rated Pass-6pass-6 with aggregate balances greater than $2,000,000, all credits rated Special Mentionspecial mention or Substandardsubstandard with aggregate balances greater than $250,000, and all credits rated Doubtfuldoubtful with aggregate balances greater than $100,000 on an individual basis to the Company’s Loan Loss Reserve Committee on a quarterly basis. Additionally, the Asset Quality Task Force, which is a group comprised of senior level personnel, meets monthly to monitor the status of problem loans.

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The following table presents the classes of the commercial and commercial real estate loan portfolios summarized by the aggregate Passpass and the criticized categories of Special Mention, Substandardspecial mention, substandard and Doubtfuldoubtful within the internal risk rating system.

At June 30, 2022

SPECIAL

    

PASS

    

MENTION

    

SUBSTANDARD

    

DOUBTFUL

    

TOTAL

(IN THOUSANDS)

Commercial and industrial

$

127,901

$

$

5,953

$

$

133,854

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

2,242

2,242

Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate

 

86,774

 

 

1,007

 

 

87,781

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

 

411,962

 

10,199

 

10,665

 

5

 

432,831

Total

$

628,879

$

10,199

$

17,625

$

5

$

656,708

At March 31, 2023

Revolving

Revolving

Loans

Loans

At December 31, 2021

Amortized

Converted

SPECIAL

Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year

Cost

to

    

PASS

    

MENTION

    

SUBSTANDARD

    

DOUBTFUL

    

TOTAL

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

    

2020

    

2019

    

Prior

    

Basis

    

Term

    

Total

(IN THOUSANDS)

(IN THOUSANDS)

Commercial and industrial

$

125,079

$

6,722

$

738

$

1,643

$

134,182

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

17,311

17,311

Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate

 

98,271

 

297

 

1,076

 

 

99,644

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

 

399,104

 

19,322

 

12,394

 

5

 

430,825

Commercial real estate (owner occupied)

Pass

$

185

$

7,161

$

16,399

$

8,840

$

13,641

$

29,350

$

1,277

$

$

76,853

Special Mention

Substandard

952

952

Doubtful

Total

$

639,765

$

26,341

$

14,208

$

1,648

$

681,962

$

185

$

7,161

$

16,399

$

8,840

$

13,641

$

30,302

$

1,277

$

$

77,805

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Other commercial and industrial

Pass

$

2,210

$

40,699

$

15,050

$

7,062

$

9,644

$

24,592

$

46,462

$

$

145,719

Special Mention

Substandard

1,550

3,169

4,719

Doubtful

Total

$

2,210

$

40,699

$

15,050

$

7,062

$

9,644

$

26,142

$

49,631

$

$

150,438

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - retail

Pass

$

15,954

$

25,837

$

33,951

$

23,771

$

9,512

$

44,790

$

639

$

$

154,454

Special Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Total

$

15,954

$

25,837

$

33,951

$

23,771

$

9,512

$

44,790

$

639

$

$

154,454

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - multi-family

Pass

$

3,357

$

16,730

$

18,675

$

12,325

$

12,003

$

34,387

$

343

$

$

97,820

Special Mention

Substandard

1,003

122

1,125

Doubtful

Total

$

3,357

$

16,730

$

18,675

$

13,328

$

12,003

$

34,509

$

343

$

$

98,945

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Other commercial real estate (non-owner occupied)

Pass

$

5,050

$

30,771

$

50,221

$

22,293

$

23,602

$

58,673

$

5,883

$

$

196,493

Special Mention

138

155

8,102

8,395

Substandard

7,047

11,389

199

18,635

Doubtful

3

3

Total

$

5,050

$

30,771

$

50,221

$

22,431

$

30,804

$

78,167

$

6,082

$

$

223,526

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Total by risk rating

 

Pass

$

26,756

$

121,198

$

134,296

$

74,291

$

68,402

$

191,792

$

54,604

$

$

671,339

Special Mention

138

155

8,102

8,395

Substandard

1,003

7,047

14,013

3,368

25,431

Doubtful

3

3

Total

$

26,756

$

121,198

$

134,296

$

75,432

$

75,604

$

213,910

$

57,972

$

$

705,168

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

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At December 31, 2022

SPECIAL

    

PASS

    

MENTION

    

SUBSTANDARD

    

DOUBTFUL

    

TOTAL

(IN THOUSANDS)

Commercial and industrial

$

148,361

$

$

5,037

$

$

153,398

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

22

22

Commercial real estate (owner occupied)

 

74,187

 

 

971

 

 

75,158

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied)

 

423,486

 

11,015

 

16,240

 

3

 

450,744

Total

$

646,056

$

11,015

$

22,248

$

3

$

679,322

It is generally the policy of the Bank that the outstanding balance of any residential mortgage or home equity loan that exceeds 90-days past due as to principal and/or interest is transferred to non-accrual status and an evaluation is completed to determine the fair value of the collateral less selling costs, unless the balance is minor. A charge downcharge-down is recorded for any deficiency balance determined from the collateral evaluation. The remaining non-accrual balance is reported as impaired with no specific allowance. It is generally the policy of the Bank that the outstanding balance of any unsecured consumer loan that exceeds 90-days past due as to principal and/or interest is charged off.charged-off. Loans past due 90 days or more and loans in non-accrual status are considered non-performing. The following tables present the performing and non-performing outstanding balances of the residential mortgage and consumer loan portfolio classes.

At March 31, 2023

Revolving

Revolving

Loans

Loans

At June 30, 2022

Amortized

Converted

    

NON-

 

Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year

Cost

to

    

PERFORMING

    

PERFORMING

    

TOTAL

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

    

2020

    

2019

    

Prior

    

Basis

    

Term

    

Total

 (IN THOUSANDS)

(IN THOUSANDS)

Real estate – residential mortgage

$

291,454

$

1,138

$

292,592

Residential mortgages

Performing

$

1,074

$

11,880

$

65,100

$

46,870

$

7,833

$

41,730

$

$

$

174,487

Non-performing

724

724

Total

$

1,074

$

11,880

$

65,100

$

46,870

$

7,833

$

42,454

$

$

$

175,211

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Consumer

 

15,023

 

10

15,033

Performing

$

3,290

$

23,834

$

11,627

$

4,054

$

1,533

$

5,925

$

49,309

$

197

$

99,769

Non-performing

17

50

49

174

22

312

Total

$

306,477

$

1,148

$

307,625

$

3,307

$

23,834

$

11,627

$

4,104

$

1,582

$

6,099

$

49,331

$

197

$

100,081

Current period gross charge-offs

$

3

$

35

$

17

$

$

$

84

$

$

$

139

Total by payment performance

 

Performing

$

4,364

$

35,714

$

76,727

$

50,924

$

9,366

$

47,655

$

49,309

$

197

$

274,256

Non-performing

17

50

49

898

22

1,036

Total

$

4,381

$

35,714

$

76,727

$

50,974

$

9,415

$

48,553

$

49,331

$

197

$

275,292

Current period gross charge-offs

$

3

$

35

$

17

$

$

$

84

$

$

$

139

At December 31, 2021

At December 31, 2022

    

    

NON-

 

    

    

NON-

 

    

PERFORMING

    

PERFORMING

    

TOTAL

    

PERFORMING

    

PERFORMING

    

TOTAL

 (IN THOUSANDS)

 (IN THOUSANDS)

Real estate – residential mortgage

$

286,843

$

1,153

$

287,996

Residential mortgages

$

296,401

$

1,570

$

297,971

Consumer

 

15,096

 

0

15,096

 

13,457

 

16

13,473

Total

$

301,939

$

1,153

$

303,092

$

309,858

$

1,586

$

311,444

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Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following tables present the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and non-accrual loans.

At June 30, 2022

At March 31, 2023

90 DAYS

30 – 59

60 – 89

PAST DUE

30 – 59

60 – 89

DAYS

DAYS

90 DAYS

TOTAL

TOTAL

AND STILL

DAYS

DAYS

90 DAYS

TOTAL

TOTAL

    

CURRENT

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

LOANS

    

ACCRUING

    

CURRENT

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

LOANS

(IN THOUSANDS)

(IN THOUSANDS)

Commercial and industrial

$

133,613

$

200

$

41

$

0

$

241

$

133,854

$

0

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

2,242

0

0

0

0

2,242

0

Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate

 

87,777

 

4

0

 

0

 

4

87,781

 

0

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

 

432,078

 

753

0

 

0

 

753

432,831

 

0

Real estate – residential mortgage

 

290,338

 

684

302

 

1,268

 

2,254

292,592

 

205

Commercial real estate (owner occupied)

$

77,805

$

$

$

$

$

77,805

Other commercial and industrial

150,138

250

50

300

150,438

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - retail

 

154,454

 

 

 

154,454

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) - multi-family

 

98,945

 

 

 

98,945

Other commercial real estate (non-owner occupied)

215,382

8,144

8,144

223,526

Residential mortgages

 

173,177

 

1,340

95

 

599

 

2,034

175,211

Consumer

 

14,729

 

283

11

 

10

 

304

15,033

 

0

 

99,270

 

548

155

 

108

 

811

100,081

Total

$

960,777

$

1,924

$

354

$

1,278

$

3,556

$

964,333

$

205

$

969,171

$

10,282

$

250

$

757

$

11,289

$

980,460

At December 31, 2021

    

90 DAYS

30 – 59

60 – 89

PAST DUE

DAYS

DAYS

90 DAYS

TOTAL

TOTAL

AND STILL

    

CURRENT

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

LOANS

    

ACCRUING

(IN THOUSANDS)

Commercial and industrial

$

133,918

$

14

$

250

$

0

$

264

$

134,182

$

0

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

17,311

0

0

0

0

17,311

0

Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate

 

99,454

 

0

190

 

0

 

190

99,644

 

0

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

 

428,790

 

2,035

0

 

0

 

2,035

430,825

 

0

Real estate – residential mortgage

 

283,178

 

2,449

1,240

 

1,129

 

4,818

287,996

 

0

Consumer

 

14,938

 

151

7

 

0

 

158

15,096

 

0

Total

$

977,589

$

4,649

$

1,687

$

1,129

$

7,465

$

985,054

$

0

An allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) is maintained to support loan growth and cover charge-offs from the loan portfolio. The ALL is based on management’s continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, past and anticipated loss experience, and the amount of non-performing loans.

Loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment are analyzed with general allowances being made as appropriate. For general allowances, historical loss trends are used in the estimation of losses in the current portfolio. These historical loss amounts are complemented by consideration of other qualitative factors.

Management tracks the historical net charge-off activity at each risk rating grade level for the entire commercial portfolio and at the aggregate level for the consumer, residential mortgage and small business portfolios. A historical charge-off factor is calculated utilizing a rolling 12 consecutive historical quarters for the commercial portfolios. This historical charge-off factor for the consumer, residential mortgage and small business portfolios is based on a three-year historical average of actual loss experience.

The Company uses a comprehensive methodology and procedural discipline to maintain an ALL to absorb inherent losses in the loan portfolio. The Company believes this is a critical accounting policy since it involves significant estimates and judgments. The allowance consists of three elements: (1) an allowance established on specifically

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identified problem loans, (2) formula driven general reserves established for loan categories based upon historical loss experience and other qualitative factors which include delinquency, non-performing and TDR loans, loan trends, economic trends, concentrations of credit, trends in loan volume, experience and depth of management, examination and audit results, effects of any changes in lending policies, and trends in policy, financial information, and documentation exceptions, and (3) a general risk reserve which provides support for variance from our assessment of the previously listed qualitative factors, provides protection against credit risks resulting from other inherent risk factors contained in the Company’s loan portfolio, and recognizes the model and estimation risk associated with the specific and formula driven allowances. The qualitative factors used in the formula driven general reserves are evaluated quarterly (and revised if necessary) by the Company’s management to establish allocations which accommodate each of the listed risk factors.

“Pass” rated credits are segregated from “Criticized” and “Classified” credits for the application of qualitative factors.

Management reviews the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis using a defined, consistently applied process in order to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the ALL. When information confirms all or part of specific loans to be uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the ALL.

10.  Non-Performing Assets Including Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDR)

The following table presents information concerning non-performing assets including TDR (in thousands, except percentages):

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Non-accrual loans:

Commercial and industrial

$

2,087

$

2,165

Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate

5

5

Real estate – residential mortgage

 

1,138

 

1,153

Consumer

10

Total

 

3,240

 

3,323

Total non-performing assets including TDR

$

3,240

$

3,323

Total non-performing assets as a percent of loans, net of unearned income, other real estate owned and repossessed assets

 

0.34

%  

 

0.34

%

The Company had $205,000 of loans at June 30, 2022 compared to 0 loans at December 31, 2021 past due 90 days or more which were accruing interest.

Consistent with accounting and regulatory guidance, the Bank recognizes a TDR when the Bank, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that would not normally be considered. Regardless of the form of concession granted, the Bank’s objective in offering a TDR is to increase the probability of repayment of the borrower’s loan.

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The Company had 0 loans modified as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2022. The following table details the loan modified as a TDR during the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands).

Loans in non-accrual status

# of Loans

    

Current Balance

    

Concession Granted

Commercial and industrial

1

$

464

Subsequent modification of a TDR - Extension of maturity date with a below market interest rate

The Company had 0 loans modified as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2021. The following table details the loan modified as a TDR during the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands).

Loans in non-accrual status

# of Loans

    

Current Balance

    

Concession Granted

At December 31, 2022

    

30 – 59

60 – 89

DAYS

DAYS

90 DAYS

TOTAL

TOTAL

    

CURRENT

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

PAST DUE

    

LOANS

(IN THOUSANDS)

Commercial and industrial

 

1

$

486

 

Subsequent modification of a TDR - Extension of maturity date with a below market interest rate

$

152,314

$

797

$

287

$

$

1,084

$

153,398

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

22

22

Commercial real estate (owner occupied)

 

74,960

 

198

 

 

198

75,158

Commercial real estate (non-owner occupied)

 

446,809

 

3,935

 

 

3,935

450,744

Residential mortgages

 

295,790

 

489

422

 

1,270

 

2,181

297,971

Consumer

 

13,290

 

60

114

 

9

 

183

13,473

Total

$

983,185

$

5,479

$

823

$

1,279

$

7,581

$

990,766

All TDRs are individually evaluated for impairment and a related allowance is recorded, as needed. The specific ALL reserve for loans modified as TDRs was $126,000 and $132,000 as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

The Company had 0 loans that were classified as TDRs or were subsequently modified during each 12-month period prior to the current reporting periods, which begin January 1, 2021 and 2020 (six-month periods) and April 1, 2021 and 2020 (three-month periods), respectively, and that subsequently defaulted during these reporting periods.

The Company is unaware of any additional loans which are required to either be charged-off or added to the non-performing asset totals disclosed above.

Loan Modifications Related to COVID-19Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty

Under section 4013 of

Occasionally, the CARES Act,Company modifies loans less than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 will be considered current for COVID-19 modifications. Ato borrowers experiencing financial institution can then suspend the requirements under GAAP for loan modifications related to COVID-19 that would otherwise be categorized as a TDR, and suspend any determination of a loan modifieddifficulty as a result of COVID-19 as being a TDR,our loss mitigation activities. A variety of solutions are offered to borrowers, including the requirement to determine impairment for accounting purposes and reporting the loan as past due. Financial institutions wishing to utilize this authority must make a policy election, which applies to any COVID-19 modification made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of either December 31, 2020modifications that may result in principal forgiveness, interest rate reductions, term extensions, payment delays, or the 60th day after the end of the COVID-19 national emergency so long as the loan was current on payments as of December 31, 2019. The suspension of TDR identification and accounting triggered by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was extended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, signed into law on December 27, 2020. The period established by Section 4013 of the CARES Act was extended to the earlier of January 1, 2022 or 60 days after the date on which the national COVID-19 emergency terminates. Additionally, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has confirmed that short-term modifications made on a good-faith basis in response to COVID-19 to loan customers who were current prior to any relief are not TDRs.combinations thereof.

Principal forgiveness includes principal and accrued interest forgiveness. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amount of forgiveness is charged-off against the ACL.
Interest rate reductions include modifications where the interest rate is reduced and interest is deferred.
Term extensions extend the original contractual maturity date of the loan.
Payment delays consist of modifications where we expect to collect the contractual amounts due, but result in a delay in the receipt of payments specified under the original loan terms. We generally consider payment delays to be insignificant when the delay is three months or less.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company remains committed to prudently working with and supporting our borrowers that have been hardest hit by the pandemic by granting them loan payment modifications. The following table presents information comparing loans which were subject to a loan modification related to COVID-19, as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Note that the percentage of outstanding loans presented below was calculated based

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on loan totals excluding PPP loans. Management believes that this method more accurately reflectsThe following table summarizes the concentrationamortized cost basis, as of COVID-19 related modifications withinMarch 31, 2023, of loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the loan portfolio.three months ended March 31, 2023 (in thousands).

At June 30, 2022

At December 31, 2021

Three months ended March 31, 2023

    

% of Outstanding

 

    

    

% of Outstanding

 

Term Extension

Balance

Non-PPP Loans

 

Balance

Non-PPP Loans

 

    

Amortized Cost Basis

    

% of Total Class of Loans

    

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

 

CRE/Commercial

$

4,934

 

0.7

%

$

7,488

 

1.1

%

Home Equity/Consumer

 

6

 

 

57

 

0.1

Residential Mortgage

 

229

 

0.1

 

203

 

0.1

Other commercial and industrial

$

439

0.29

%

Total

$

5,169

 

0.5

$

7,748

 

0.8

$

439

At March 31, 2023, the Company had no unfunded loan commitments associated with the loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.

The balancefollowing table describes the financial effect of loanthe modifications relatedmade to COVID-19 at June 30, 2022 represents a decrease of $2.6 million, or 33.3%, fromborrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the balancethree months ended March 31, 2023.

Term Extension

Loan Type

Financial Effect

Other commercial and industrial

Provided five month expiration date extension on non-accrual line of credit under which availability has been eliminated

The Company had no loans which were modified for COVID-19 at Decemberto borrowers experiencing financial difficulty which subsequently defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2021.2023. In addition, this current level of borrowers requesting payment deferrals is down sharply from its peak level of approximately $200 million that occurred at June 30, 2020. As a result of these loan modifications, the Company has recorded $504,000 of accrued interest income that has not been received as of June 30, 2022.

Borrower requested modifications primarily consistclosely monitors the performance of the deferralloans that are modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of principal and/or interest payments for a periodits modification efforts. As of threeMarch 31, 2023, the modified loan described in the tables above was current as to six months. payments.

The following table presentsdetails the composition ofloan modified as a TDR during the types of payment relief that have been granted.three-month period ended March 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands).

At June 30, 2022

At December 31, 2021

Number of Loans

    

Balance

    

Number of Loans

    

Balance

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

Type of Payment Relief

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest only payments

3

$

4,934

 

6

$

3,768

Complete payment deferrals

2

 

235

 

5

 

3,980

Total

5

$

5,169

 

11

$

7,748

Management continues to carefully monitor asset quality with a particular focus on customers that have requested payment deferrals during this difficult economic time. Deferral extension requests were considered based upon the customer’s needs and their impacted industry, borrower and guarantor capacity to service debt, and issued regulatory guidance. At June 30, 2022, the COVID-19 related modifications within the commercial real estate and commercial loan portfolios are to 3 borrowers in the hospitality and personal care industries, with loans totaling approximately $4.9 million. In order to properly monitor the increased credit risk associated with the modified loans, the Asset Quality Task Force is meeting at least monthly to review these particular relationships, receiving input from the business lenders regarding their ongoing discussions with the borrowers.

Loans in non-accrual status

    

# of Loans

    

Current Balance

    

Concession Granted

Commercial and industrial

 

1

$

472

 

Subsequent modification of a TDR - Extension of maturity date with a below market interest rate

11.10.  Short-Term Borrowings and Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

Total short-term and Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) borrowings and advances consist of the following (in thousands, except percentages):

At June 30, 2022

 

At March 31, 2023

 

Weighted

 

Weighted

 

Type

Maturing

Amount

Average Rate

 

Maturing

Amount

Average Rate

 

Open Repo Plus

    

Overnight

    

$

0

    

0

%

    

Overnight

    

$

52,989

    

5.15

%

FHLB Advances

 

2022

 

14,263

 

1.83

 

2023

 

5,718

 

1.73

 

2023

 

15,568

 

1.59

 

2024

 

4,197

 

1.19

 

2024

 

4,197

 

1.19

 

2025

 

 

 

2026

 

2,220

 

4.05

 

2027

 

4,000

 

3.91

Total FHLB advances

 

  

 

34,028

 

1.64

 

  

 

16,135

 

2.45

Total short-term and FHLB borrowings

 

  

$

34,028

 

1.64

%

 

  

$

69,124

 

4.52

%

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At December 31, 2021

 

At December 31, 2022

 

Weighted

 

Weighted

 

Type

Maturing

Amount

Average Rate

 

Maturing

Amount

Average Rate

 

Open Repo Plus

    

Overnight

    

$

0

    

0

%

    

Overnight

    

$

88,641

    

4.45

%

FHLB Advances

 

2022

 

22,888

 

1.88

 

2023

 

15,568

 

1.59

 

2023

 

15,568

 

1.59

 

2024

 

4,197

 

1.19

 

2024

 

4,197

 

1.19

Total FHLB advances

 

  

 

42,653

 

1.71

 

  

 

19,765

 

1.50

Total short-term and FHLB borrowings

 

  

$

42,653

 

1.71

%

 

  

$

108,406

 

3.91

%

The rate on Open Repo Plus advances can change daily, while the rates on the advances are fixed until the maturity of the advance. All FHLB stock along with an interest in certain residential mortgage, commercial real estate, and commercial and industrial loans with an aggregate statutory value equal to the amount of the advances are pledged as collateral to the FHLB of Pittsburgh to support these borrowings.

12.11.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table presents the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):

Three months ended June 30, 2022

Three months ended June 30, 2021

Three months ended March 31, 2023

Three months ended March 31, 2022

    

Net

    

    

    

Net

    

    

    

Net

    

    

    

    

Net

    

    

Unrealized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Gains and

Gains and

Gains and

Gains and

Losses on

Defined

Losses on

Defined

Losses on

Defined

Losses on

Defined

Investment

Benefit

Investment

Benefit

Investment

Interest

Benefit

Investment

Benefit

Securities 

Pension

Securities 

Pension

Securities 

Rate

Pension

Securities 

Pension

AFS(1)

Items(1)

Total(1)

AFS(1)

Items(1)

Total(1)

AFS(1)

Hedge(1)

Items(1)

Total(1)

AFS(1)

Items(1)

Total(1)

Beginning balance

$

(4,474)

$

(6,979)

$

(11,453)

$

2,348

$

(16,296)

$

(13,948)

$

(14,938)

$

$

(7,582)

$

(22,520)

$

1,386

$

(7,898)

$

(6,512)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

 

(4,292)

 

(5,577)

 

(9,869)

 

581

 

2,953

 

3,534

 

449

 

(636)

 

 

(187)

 

(5,860)

 

524

 

(5,336)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

1,089

 

1,089

 

(66)

 

1,163

 

1,097

 

 

(19)

 

 

(19)

 

 

395

 

395

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(4,292)

 

(4,488)

 

(8,780)

 

515

 

4,116

 

4,631

 

449

 

(655)

 

 

(206)

 

(5,860)

 

919

 

(4,941)

Ending balance

$

(8,766)

$

(11,467)

$

(20,233)

$

2,863

$

(12,180)

$

(9,317)

$

(14,489)

$

(655)

$

(7,582)

$

(22,726)

$

(4,474)

$

(6,979)

$

(11,453)

(1)Amounts in parentheses indicate debits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Six months ended June 30, 2022

Six months ended June 30, 2021

    

Net

    

    

    

Net

    

    

    

Unrealized

Unrealized

Gains and

Gains and

Losses on

Defined

Losses on

Defined

Investment

Benefit

Investment

Benefit

Securities 

Pension

Securities 

Pension

AFS(1)

Items(1)

Total(1)

AFS(1)

Items(1)

Total(1)

Beginning balance

$

1,386

$

(7,898)

$

(6,512)

$

3,539

$

(16,737)

$

(13,198)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

 

(10,152)

 

(4,945)

 

(15,097)

 

(610)

 

2,903

 

2,293

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

1,376

 

1,376

 

(66)

 

1,654

 

1,588

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(10,152)

 

(3,569)

 

(13,721)

 

(676)

 

4,557

 

3,881

Ending balance

$

(8,766)

$

(11,467)

$

(20,233)

$

2,863

$

(12,180)

$

(9,317)

The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

Amount reclassified from accumulated

other comprehensive loss(1)

For the three

For the three

Details about accumulated other

months ended

months ended

Affected line item in the

comprehensive loss components

    

March 31, 2023

    

March 31, 2022

    

statement of operations

Interest rate hedge

$

(24)

$

Interest expense - Deposits

5

Provision for income taxes

$

(19)

$

 

Amortization of estimated defined benefit pension plan loss(2)

$

$

500

 

Other expense

 

 

(105)

 

Provision for income taxes

$

$

395

 

Total reclassifications for the period

$

(19)

$

395

 

(1)Amounts in parentheses indicate debits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(1) Amounts in parentheses indicate credits.

(2) These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 16 for additional details).

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The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):

Amount reclassified from accumulated

other comprehensive loss(1)

For the three

For the three

Details about accumulated other

months ended

months ended

Affected line item in the

comprehensive loss components

    

June 30, 2022

    

June 30, 2021

    

statement of operations

Realized gains on sale of securities

$

$

(84)

Net realized gains on investment securities

18

Provision for income taxes

$

$

(66)

 

Amortization of estimated defined benefit pension plan loss(2)

$

1,378

$

1,472

 

Other expense

 

(289)

 

(309)

 

Provision for income taxes

$

1,089

$

1,163

 

Total reclassifications for the period

$

1,089

$

1,097

 

(1) Amounts in parentheses indicate credits.

(2) These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 17 for additional details).

Amount reclassified from accumulated

other comprehensive loss(1)

For the six

For the six

Details about accumulated other

months ended

months ended

Affected line item in the

comprehensive loss components

    

June 30, 2022

    

June 30, 2021

    

statement of operations

    

Realized gains on sale of securities

$

$

(84)

Net realized gains on investment securities

18

Provision for income taxes

$

$

(66)

 

Amortization of estimated defined benefit pension plan loss(2)

$

1,742

$

2,094

 

Other expense

 

(366)

 

(440)

 

Provision for income taxes

$

1,376

$

1,654

 

Total reclassifications for the period

$

1,376

$

1,588

 

(1) Amounts in parentheses indicate credits.

(2) These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 17 for additional details).

13.12.  Regulatory Capital

The Company is subject to various capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. For a more detailed discussion, see the Capital Resources section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A).

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total, common equity tier 1, and tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and tier 1 capital to average assets. Additionally, under Basel III rules, the decision was made to opt-out of including accumulated other comprehensive income in regulatory capital. As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the

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Bank was categorized as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action promulgated by the Federal Reserve. The Company believes that no conditions or events have occurred that would change this conclusion as of such date. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total capital, common equity tier 1 capital, tier 1 capital, and tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table.

At June 30, 2022

 

At March 31, 2023

 

TO BE WELL

 

TO BE WELL

 

MINIMUM

CAPITALIZED

 

MINIMUM

CAPITALIZED

 

REQUIRED

UNDER

 

REQUIRED

UNDER

 

FOR

PROMPT

 

FOR

PROMPT

 

CAPITAL

CORRECTIVE

 

CAPITAL

CORRECTIVE

 

ADEQUACY

ACTION

 

ADEQUACY

ACTION

 

COMPANY

BANK

PURPOSES

REGULATIONS*

 

COMPANY

BANK

PURPOSES

REGULATIONS*

 

    

AMOUNT

    

RATIO

    

AMOUNT

    

RATIO

    

RATIO

    

RATIO

    

AMOUNT

    

RATIO

    

AMOUNT

    

RATIO

    

RATIO

    

RATIO

 

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT RATIOS)

 

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT RATIOS)

Total Capital (To Risk Weighted Assets)

$

151,904

 

14.33

%  

$

135,810

 

12.87

%  

8.00

%  

10.00

%

$

154,669

 

14.17

%  

$

138,505

 

12.73

%  

8.00

%  

10.00

%

Tier 1 Common Equity (To Risk Weighted Assets)

 

112,872

 

10.65

 

123,402

 

11.69

 

4.50

 

6.50

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (To Risk Weighted Assets)

 

114,894

 

10.52

 

125,384

 

11.52

 

4.50

 

6.50

Tier 1 Capital (To Risk Weighted Assets)

 

112,872

 

10.65

 

123,402

 

11.69

 

6.00

 

8.00

 

114,894

 

10.52

 

125,384

 

11.52

 

6.00

 

8.00

Tier 1 Capital (To Average Assets)

 

112,872

 

8.40

 

123,402

 

9.28

 

4.00

 

5.00

 

114,894

 

8.46

 

125,384

 

9.33

 

4.00

 

5.00

At December 31, 2021

 

At December 31, 2022

 

TO BE WELL

 

TO BE WELL

 

MINIMUM

CAPITALIZED

 

MINIMUM

CAPITALIZED

 

REQUIRED

UNDER

 

REQUIRED

UNDER

 

FOR

PROMPT

 

FOR

PROMPT

 

CAPITAL

CORRECTIVE

 

CAPITAL

CORRECTIVE

 

ADEQUACY

ACTION

 

ADEQUACY

ACTION

 

COMPANY

BANK

PURPOSES

REGULATIONS*

 

COMPANY

BANK

PURPOSES

REGULATIONS*

 

    

AMOUNT

    

RATIO

    

AMOUNT

    

RATIO

    

RATIO

    

RATIO

    

AMOUNT

    

RATIO

    

AMOUNT

    

RATIO

    

RATIO

    

RATIO

 

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT RATIOS)

 

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT RATIOS)

Total Capital (To Risk Weighted Assets)

$

149,177

 

14.04

%  

$

133,881

 

12.66

%  

8.00

%  

10.00

%

$

153,092

 

13.87

%  

$

136,767

 

12.44

%  

8.00

%  

10.00

%

Tier 1 Common Equity (To Risk Weighted Assets)

 

109,292

 

10.29

 

120,656

 

11.41

 

4.50

 

6.50

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (To Risk Weighted Assets)

 

114,959

 

10.41

 

125,278

 

11.39

 

4.50

 

6.50

Tier 1 Capital (To Risk Weighted Assets)

 

109,292

 

10.29

 

120,656

 

11.41

 

6.00

 

8.00

 

114,959

 

10.41

 

125,278

 

11.39

 

6.00

 

8.00

Tier 1 Capital (To Average Assets)

 

109,292

 

8.17

 

120,656

 

9.12

 

4.00

 

5.00

 

114,959

 

8.52

 

125,278

 

9.39

 

4.00

 

5.00

*Applies to the Bank only.

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13.  Derivative Hedging Instruments

The Company can use various interest rate contracts, such as interest rate swaps, caps, floors and swaptions to help manage interest rate and market valuation risk exposure, which is incurred in normal recurrent banking activities. The Company can use derivative instruments, primarily interest rate swaps, to manage interest rate risk and match the rates on certain assets by hedging the fair value of certain fixed rate debt, which converts the debt to variable rates and by hedging the cash flow variability associated with certain variable rate debt by converting the debt to fixed rates.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

To accommodate the needs of our customers and support the Company’s asset/liability positioning, we may enter into interest rate swap agreements with customers and a large financial institution that specializes in these types of transactions. These arrangements involve the exchange of interest payments based on the notional amounts. The Company entered into floating rate loans and fixed rate swaps with our customers. Simultaneously, the Company entered into offsetting fixed rate swaps with this large financial institution. In connection with each swap transaction, the Company agrees to pay interest to the customer on a notional amount at a variable interest rate and receive interest from the customer on the same notional amount at a fixed interest rate. At the same time, the Company agrees to pay the large financial institution the same fixed interest rate on the same notional amount and receive the same variable interest rate on the same notional amount. These transactions allow the Company’s customers to effectively convert a variable rate loan to a fixed rate. Because the Company acts as an intermediary for its customers, changes in the fair value of the underlying derivative contracts offset each other and do not significantly impact the Company’s results of operations.

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These swaps are considered free-standing derivatives and are reported at fair value within other assets and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Disclosures related to the fair value of the swap transactions can be found in Note 18.17.

The following table summarizes the interest rate swap transactions that impacted the Company’s first sixthree months of 20222023 and 20212022 performance (in thousands, except percentages).

At June 30, 2022

At March 31, 2023

INCREASE

INCREASE

AGGREGATE

WEIGHTED

(DECREASE)

AGGREGATE

WEIGHTED

(DECREASE)

NOTIONAL

AVERAGE RATE

REPRICING

IN INTEREST

NOTIONAL

AVERAGE RATE

REPRICING

IN INTEREST

HEDGE TYPE

AMOUNT

RECEIVED/(PAID)

FREQUENCY

EXPENSE

HEDGE TYPE

AMOUNT

RECEIVED/(PAID)

FREQUENCY

EXPENSE

Swap assets

    

N/A

    

$

65,138

    

2.95

%  

Monthly

    

$

(396)

    

N/A

    

$

65,770

    

6.99

%  

Monthly

    

$

437

Swap liabilities

 

N/A

 

(65,138)

 

(2.95)

 

Monthly

 

396

 

N/A

 

(65,770)

 

(6.99)

 

Monthly

 

(437)

Net exposure

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

$

 

%

  

$

At June 30, 2021

At March 31, 2022

INCREASE

INCREASE

AGGREGATE

WEIGHTED

(DECREASE)

AGGREGATE

WEIGHTED

(DECREASE)

NOTIONAL

AVERAGE RATE

REPRICING

IN INTEREST

NOTIONAL

AVERAGE RATE

REPRICING

IN INTEREST

HEDGE TYPE

AMOUNT

RECEIVED/(PAID)

FREQUENCY

EXPENSE

HEDGE TYPE

AMOUNT

RECEIVED/(PAID)

FREQUENCY

EXPENSE

Swap assets

    

N/A

    

$

54,551

    

2.59

%  

Monthly

    

$

(380)

    

N/A

    

$

66,756

    

2.64

%  

Monthly

    

$

(250)

Swap liabilities

 

N/A

 

(54,551)

 

(2.59)

 

Monthly

 

380

 

N/A

 

(66,756)

 

(2.64)

 

Monthly

 

250

Net exposure

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

$

 

%

  

$

Risk Participation Agreement

The Company entered into a risk participation agreement (RPA) with the lead bank of a commercial real estate loan arrangement. As a participating bank, the Company guarantees the performance on a borrower-related interest rate swap contract. The Company has no obligations under the RPA unless the borrower defaults on their swap transaction with the lead bank and the swap is a liability to the borrower. In that instance, the Company has agreed to pay the lead bank a pre-determined percentage of the swap’s value at the time of default. In exchange for providing the guarantee, the Company received an upfront fee from the lead bank.

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RPAs are derivative financial instruments and are recorded at fair value. These derivatives are not designated as hedges and therefore, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings with a corresponding offset within other liabilities. Disclosures related to the fair value of the RPA can be found in Note 18.17. The notional amount of the risk participation agreement outstanding at June 30,March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $2.3$2.0 million and $2.7$2.1 million, respectively.

Interest Rate Hedge

The Company has entered into an interest rate swap with a notional value of $50 million in order to hedge the interest rate risk associated with certain floating-rate time deposit accounts. The hedge transaction allows the Company to add stability to interest expense and manage its exposure to interest rate movements. This interest rate swap is designated as a cash flow hedge and involves the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed payments.

For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss (within Shareholders’ Equity), net of tax, with a corresponding offset within other liabilities. Disclosures related to the fair value of the interest rate hedge can be found in Note 17. Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the effective portion of changes in the fair value are subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. The Company assesses the effectiveness of the hedging relationship by comparing the changes in cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in cash flows of the designated hedged transactions. The Company did not recognize any hedge ineffectiveness in earnings during the period ended March 31, 2023.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on certain of the Company’s variable rate time deposit accounts. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company had $24,000 of gains, which resulted in a decrease to interest expense. In the twelve months that follow March 31, 2023, the Company estimates that approximately $300,000 will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense. This reclassified amount could differ from amounts actually recognized due to changes in interest rates and the potential execution of additional other hedges. As of March 31, 2023, the maximum length of time over which forecasted transactions are hedged is three years.

The following table summarizes the effect of the effective portion of the Company’s cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (in thousands).

Three months ended March 31, 2023

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

Amount Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss on Derivative

Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations of Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Compreshensive Loss

Interest rate hedge

$

(829)

    

Interest expense - Deposits

    

$

(24)

Total

$

(829)

 

$

(24)

The Company monitors and controls all derivative products with a comprehensive Board of Directors approved Hedging Policy. This policy permits a total maximum notional amount outstanding of $500 million for interest rate swaps, interest rate caps/floors, and swaptions. All hedge transactions must be approved in advance by the Investment Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) of the Board of Directors, unless otherwise approved, as per the terms, within the Board of Directors approved Hedging Policy. The Company had no caps or floors outstanding at June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021. None of the Company's derivatives are designated as hedging instruments.2022.

15.14.  Segment Results

The financial performance of the Company is also monitored by an internal funds transfer pricing profitability measurement system which produces line of business results and key performance measures. The Company’s major business units include community banking, wealth management, and investment/parent. The reported results reflect the

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underlying economics of the business segments. Expenses for centrally provided services are allocated based upon the cost and estimated usage of those services. The businesses are match-funded and interest rate risk is centrally managed and accounted for within the investment/parent business segment. The key performance measure the Company focuses on for each business segment is net income contribution.

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The community banking segment includes both retail and commercial banking activities. Retail banking includes the deposit-gathering branch franchise and lending to both individuals and small businesses. Lending activities include residential mortgage loans, direct consumer loans, and small business commercial loans. Commercial banking to businesses includes commercial loans, business services, and CRE loans. The wealth management segment includes the Trust Company, West Chester Capital Advisors (WCCA), our registered investment advisory firm, and Financial Services. Wealth management activities include personal trust products and services such as personal portfolio investment management, estate planning and administration, custodial services and pre-need trusts. Also, institutional trust products and services such as 401(k) plans, defined benefit and defined contribution employee benefit plans, and individual retirement accounts are included in this segment. Financial Services include the sale of mutual funds, annuities, and insurance products. The wealth management businesses also include the union collective investment funds (ERECT funds) which are designed to use union pension dollars in construction projects that utilize union labor. The investment/parent includes the net results of investment securities and borrowing activities, general corporate expenses not allocated to the business segments, interest expense on corporate debt, and centralized interest rate risk management. Inter-segment revenues were not material.

The contribution of the major business segments to the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 were as follows (in thousands):

Three months ended

Six months ended

Three months ended

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

March 31, 2023

Total revenue

Net income (loss)

Total revenue

Net income (loss)

Total revenue

Net income (loss)

Community banking

    

$

12,421

    

$

2,947

    

$

24,571

    

$

6,134

    

$

13,358

    

$

3,668

    

Wealth management

 

2,993

 

510

 

6,179

 

1,233

 

2,746

 

448

Investment/Parent

 

(1,152)

 

(1,476)

 

(2,386)

 

(2,968)

 

(1,075)

 

(2,601)

Total

$

14,262

$

1,981

$

28,364

$

4,399

$

15,029

$

1,515

Three months ended

Six months ended

Three months ended

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

March 31, 2022

Total revenue

Net income (loss)

Total revenue

Net income (loss)

Total revenue

Net income (loss)

Community banking

    

$

12,930

    

$

2,938

    

$

26,090

    

$

6,258

    

$

12,150

    

$

3,187

    

Wealth management

 

3,041

 

734

 

5,928

 

1,396

 

3,186

 

723

Investment/Parent

 

(1,705)

 

(1,964)

 

(3,446)

 

(3,865)

 

(1,234)

 

(1,492)

Total

$

14,266

$

1,708

$

28,572

$

3,789

$

14,102

$

2,418

16.15.  Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

The Company had various outstanding commitments to extend credit approximating $236.1 million and $216.6$227.6 million along with standby letters of credit of $12.1$8.7 million and $13.1$9.0 million as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to these commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by their contractual amounts. The Bank uses the same credit and collateral policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as for all other lending.

The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which it is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is adjusted through the provision (credit) for credit losses line on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life. The carrying amount of the reservesallowance for AmeriServ obiligationscredit losses for the Company’s obligations related to unfunded commitments and standby letters of credit, which is reported in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $840,000$906,000 at June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and $989,000$746,000 at December 31, 2021.2022.

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Additionally, the Company is also subject to a number of asserted and unasserted potential claims encountered in the normal course of business. In the opinion of the Company, neither the resolution of these claims nor the funding of these credit commitments will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

17.16.  Pension Benefits

The Company has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain employees who work at least 1,000 hours per year. The participants have a vested interest in their accrued benefit after five full years of service. The benefits of the plan are based upon the employee’s years of service and average annual earnings for the highest five consecutive calendar years during the final ten-year period of employment. Plan assets are primarily debt securities

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(including (including U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, corporate notescorporates and bonds), listed common stocks (including shares of AmeriServ Financial, Inc. common stock which is limited to 10% of the plan’s assets), mutual funds, and short-term cash equivalent instruments. The net periodic pension cost for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 were as follows (in thousands):

Three months ended

Six months ended

    

June 30, 

June 30, 

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST:

  

 

  

  

 

  

Service cost

$

363

$

427

$

727

$

854

Interest cost

 

349

 

225

 

697

 

450

Expected return on plan assets

 

(1,045)

 

(992)

 

(2,091)

 

(1,985)

Amortization of net loss

 

364

 

621

 

728

 

1,243

Settlement charge

 

1,014

 

851

 

1,014

 

851

Net periodic pension cost

$

1,045

$

1,132

$

1,075

$

1,413

Three months ended

    

March 31, 

2023

    

2022

COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST:

  

 

  

Service cost

$

258

$

387

Interest cost

 

435

 

273

Expected return on plan assets

 

(1,034)

 

(1,050)

Amortization of net loss

 

 

500

Net periodic pension (benefit) cost

$

(341)

$

110

The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is included in salaries and employee benefits and all other components of net periodic benefit cost are included in other expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company recognized a $1,014,000 settlement charge in connection with its defined benefitreduced pension planexpense in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to an $851,000 settlement charge recognized in2023 reflects the same periodsretirement of last year. A settlement charge must be recognized whenmany employees over the total dollar amount of lump sum distributions paid from the pension plan to retired employees exceeds a threshold of expected annual service and interest costs in the current year. So far in 2022, all but one employee that retired have electedpast two years who chose to take a lump sum distribution as opposed to collectingpayment instead of receiving future monthly annuity payments since the value of the lump sums continued to be elevated this year due to the low level of interest rates in late 2021 when these lump sums were calculated. It is anticipated that the Company will be required to recognize additional settlement charges through year end as more people retire. However, the amounts of these future settlement charges are difficult to estimate. It is important to note that since the retired employees have chosen to take the lump sum payments, thesepayments. These individuals are no longer included in the pension plan. Therefore, we expect thatplan which therefore favorably impacts the Company’s normal annualbasic pension expense should be lower in the future, which has been evident so far in 2022 as the normal amount of pension expense required to be recognized is lower than the 2021 level.expense.

The accrued pension liability, which had a positive (debit) balance of $15.9$21.7 million and $19.5$21.3 million, was reclassified to other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The balance of the accrued pension liability continues to be a positive value as a result of Company contributions to the plan and the revaluation of the obligation due to the recognition of the settlement charge.obligation.

The Company implemented a soft freeze of its defined benefit pension plan to provide that non-union employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 and union employees hired on or after January 1, 2014 are not eligible to participate in the pension plan. Instead, such employees are eligible to participate in a qualified 401(k) plan. This change was made to help reduce pension costs in future periods.

18.17.  Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments

The following disclosures establish a hierarchal disclosure framework associated with the level of pricing observability utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three broad levels defined within this hierarchy are as follows:

Level I:   Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.

Level II:   Pricing inputs are other than the quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities includes items for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently and items that are fair-valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

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Level III:   Assets and liabilities that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These items do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded on a Recurring Basis

Equity securities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs. These securities are mutual funds held within a rabbi trust for the Company's executive deferred compensation plan. The mutual funds held are open-end funds that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These funds are required to publish their daily net asset value and to transact at that price.

Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quoted market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things. It should be noted that available for sale securities are reported at fair value, net of any related allowance for credit losses.

The fair values of the simultaneous interest rate swaps and the interest rate hedge used for interest rate risk management and the risk participation agreement associated with a commercial real estate loan are based on an external derivative valuation model using data inputs from similar transactions as of the valuation date and classified Level 2.

The following table presents the assets and liabilities measured and reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis at their fair value as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands).

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2022

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2023

    

TOTAL

    

(LEVEL 1)

    

(LEVEL 2)

    

(LEVEL 3)

    

TOTAL

    

(LEVEL 1)

    

(LEVEL 2)

    

(LEVEL 3)

Equity securities (1)

$

482

$

482

$

$

$

465

$

465

$

$

Available for sale securities:

U.S. Agency

 

9,286

 

 

9,286

 

 

11,556

 

 

11,556

 

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

89,381

89,381

88,636

88,636

Municipal

 

20,533

 

 

20,533

 

 

19,337

 

 

19,337

 

Corporate bonds

 

53,052

 

 

53,052

 

 

58,344

 

 

58,344

 

Interest rate swap asset (1)

 

4,527

 

 

4,527

 

 

4,837

 

 

4,837

 

Interest rate swap liability (2)

 

(4,527)

 

 

4,527

 

 

(4,813)

 

 

(4,813)

 

Interest rate hedge (2)

 

(828)

 

 

(828)

 

Risk participation agreement (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2022

    

TOTAL

    

(LEVEL 1)

    

(LEVEL 2)

    

(LEVEL 3)

    

TOTAL

    

(LEVEL 1)

    

(LEVEL 2)

    

(LEVEL 3)

Equity securities (1)

$

526

$

526

$

$

$

502

$

502

$

$

Available for sale securities:

U.S. Agency

 

7,387

 

 

7,387

 

 

10,533

 

 

10,533

 

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

80,167

80,167

89,985

89,985

Municipal

 

20,892

 

 

20,892

 

 

19,038

 

 

19,038

 

Corporate bonds

 

54,725

 

 

54,725

 

 

59,952

 

 

59,952

 

Interest rate swap asset (1)

 

1,226

 

 

1,226

 

 

6,992

 

 

6,992

 

Interest rate swap liability (2)

 

(1,226)

 

 

(1,226)

 

 

(6,872)

 

 

(6,872)

 

Risk participation agreement (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)Included within other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)Included within other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Assets Measured and Recorded on a Non-Recurring Basis

Loans considered impaired are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired

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Assets Measured and Recorded on a Non-Recurring Basis

The Company evaluates individual loans for expected credit losses when those loans do not share similar risk characteristics with loans evaluated using a collective (pooled) basis. Individually evaluated loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if the repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on observable market data which at times are discounted using unobservable inputs. At June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021, impaired2022, individually evaluated loans evaluated using the collateral method with a carrying value of $5,000$1.6 million were reduced by a specific valuation allowance totaling $5,000$3,000 resulting in a net fair value of 0.$1.6 million.

Other real estate owned is measured at fair value based on appraisals, less estimated costs to sell at the date of foreclosure. The Bank’s internal Collections and Assigned Risk Department estimates the fair value of repossessed assets, such as vehicles and equipment, using a formula driven analysis based on automobile or other industry data, less estimated costs to sell at the time of repossession. Valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell. Income and expenses from operations and changes in valuation allowance are included in the net expenses from OREO and repossessed assets.

Assets measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands, except range data):

Fair Value Measurements

June 30, 2022

TOTAL

(LEVEL 1)

(LEVEL 2)

(LEVEL 3)

Impaired loans

$

$

$

$

Fair Value Measurements

March 31, 2023

(LEVEL 1)

    

(LEVEL 2)

    

(LEVEL 3)

Individually evaluated loans

$

1,551

$

$

$

1,551

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets

 

38

 

 

 

38

Fair Value Measurements

December 31, 2021

TOTAL

(LEVEL 1)

(LEVEL 2)

(LEVEL 3)

Impaired loans

$

$

$

$

Fair Value Measurements

December 31, 2022

    

TOTAL

    

(LEVEL 1)

    

(LEVEL 2)

    

(LEVEL 3)

Impaired loans

$

1,583

$

$

$

1,583

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets

 

39

 

 

 

39

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Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

Valuation

Unobservable

June 30, 2022

Fair Value

Techniques

Input

Range (Wgtd Avg)

Impaired loans

$

Appraisal of

Appraisal

100% (100%)

collateral (1)

adjustments (2)

Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

 

Valuation

Unobservable

March 31, 2023

    

Fair Value

    

Techniques

    

Input

    

Range (Wgtd Avg)

 

Individually evaluated loans

$

1,551

 

Appraisal of

 

Appraisal

 

0% to 100% (0.2%)

collateral (1)

adjustments (2)

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets

 

38

 

Appraisal of

 

Appraisal

 

52% (52%)

 

  

 

collateral (1)

 

adjustments (2)

 

Liquidation

15% (15%)

expenses

Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

Valuation

Unobservable

December 31, 2021

Fair Value

Techniques

Input

Range (Wgtd Avg)

Impaired loans

$

Appraisal of

Appraisal

100% (100%)

collateral (1)

adjustments (2)

Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

 

Valuation

Unobservable

December 31, 2022

    

Fair Value

    

Techniques

    

Input

    

Range (Wgtd Avg)

 

Impaired loans

    

$

1,583

 

Appraisal of

 

Appraisal

 

0% to 100% (0.2%)

    

 

 

collateral (1)

 

adjustments (2)

 

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets

    

 

39

 

Appraisal of

 

Appraisal

 

52% (52%)

collateral (1)

adjustments (2)

Liquidation

10% to 39% (11%)

expenses

(1)Fair Value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable. Also includes qualitative adjustments by management and estimated liquidation expenses.
(2)Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

For the Company, as for most financial institutions, approximately 90% of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments. Many of the Company’s financial instruments, however, lack an available trading market characterized by a willing buyer and willing seller engaging in an exchange transaction. Therefore, significant estimates and present value calculations were used by the Company for the purpose of this disclosure.

Fair values have been determined by the Company using independent third party valuations that use the best available data (Level 2) and an estimation methodology (Level 3) the Company believes is suitable for each category of financial instruments. Management believes that cash and cash equivalents, bank owned life insurance, regulatory stock, accrued interest receivable and payable, deposits with no stated maturities, and short-term borrowings have fair values which approximate the recorded carrying values. The fair value measurements for all of these financial instruments are Level 1 measurements.

The estimated fair values based on U.S. GAAP measurements and recorded carrying values at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 for the remaining financial instruments not required to be reported at fair value were as follows:

March 31, 2023

    

Carrying 

    

    

    

    

Value

Fair Value

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

(IN THOUSANDS)

FINANCIAL ASSETS:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investment securities – HTM

$

60,740

$

54,957

$

$

52,050

$

2,907

Loans held for sale

 

417

435

435

 

 

Loans, net of allowance for credit losses and unearned income

 

968,328

914,351

 

 

914,351

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deposits with stated maturities

298,095

294,692

294,692

All other borrowings (1)

 

42,789

 

41,008

 

 

 

41,008

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The estimated fair values based on U.S. GAAP measurements and recorded carrying values at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 for the remaining financial instruments not required to be measured or reported at fair value were as follows:

June 30, 2022

    

Carrying 

    

    

    

    

Value

Fair Value

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

(IN THOUSANDS)

FINANCIAL ASSETS:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investment securities – HTM

$

59,003

$

55,115

$

$

52,190

$

2,925

Loans held for sale

 

1,254

1,275

1,275

 

 

Loans, net of allowance for loan loss and unearned income

 

952,765

905,246

 

 

905,246

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deposits with stated maturities

281,985

283,162

283,162

All other borrowings (1)

 

60,652

 

58,855

 

 

 

58,855

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2022

    

Carrying 

    

Carrying 

Value

    

Fair Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Value

    

Fair Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

(IN THOUSANDS)

(IN THOUSANDS)

FINANCIAL ASSETS:

Investment securities – HTM

$

53,751

$

55,516

$

$

52,523

$

2,993

$

61,878

$

55,192

$

$

52,323

$

2,869

Loans held for sale

 

983

1,022

1,022

 

 

 

59

57

57

 

 

Loans, net of allowance for loan loss and unearned income

 

972,656

969,681

 

 

969,681

Loans, net of allowance for credit losses and unearned income

 

980,023

938,188

 

 

938,188

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deposits with stated maturities

292,325

294,280

294,280

286,004

281,297

281,297

All other borrowings(1)

 

69,256

 

69,506

 

 

 

69,506

 

46,409

 

44,759

 

 

 

44,759

(1)All other borrowings include advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and subordinated debt.

Changes in assumptions or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on these estimated fair values. The Company’s remaining assets and liabilities which are not considered financial instruments have not been valued differently than has been customary under historical cost accounting.

Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (“MD&A”)

…..2022 SECOND QUARTER SUMMARY OVERVIEW…..AmeriServ Financial, Inc. reported second quarter 2022 net income of $1,981,000, or $0.12 per diluted common share. This earnings performance was a $273,000, or 16.0%, increase from the second quarter of 2021 when net income totaled $1,708,000, or $0.10 per diluted common share. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported net income of $4,399,000, or $0.26 per diluted common share. This represents an 18.2% increase in earnings per share from the six-month period of 2021 when net income totaled $3,789,000, or $0.22 per diluted common share. The improved earnings performance in 2022 reflects the full benefit of several important strategic actions that our company executed in 2021 along with the successful management of our asset quality throughout the pandemic.

It is common knowledge that the first six months of 2022 has been a period of extreme economic volatility. But in this very demanding six months, AmeriServ has been remarkably stable. Loan growth has trailed expectations, but deposit totals have been quite stable, so liquidity has been a very real positive. The loan portfolio itself has continued to be strong even while it has been declining. This continued strength has permitted the Company to reduce the allowance for loan losses. Thus, the balance sheet remained strong with increasing regulatory capital levels. In this unusually volatile time, the strengthening of the balance sheet is indeed very timely.

The wealth management group has also been especially active in their clients’ best interests. Pathroad Account client assets have already been moved to cash to limit losses from the bear market. Meanwhile, our team is actively rebalancing the investment strategy program to be ready to quickly take advantage of the eventual turnaround in the markets. We

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believe in the long-term viability of the market and the wealth management Pathroad Account investment strategy. Our goal is to provide our clients with the opportunity for gains as soon as the turnaround begins. Patience is the watchword for the moment.

The residual effects of the pandemic period continue to be with us. To protect our staff members, we’ve enacted a hybrid work from home policy for those job functions that can be performed remotely. But all controls and safeguards are in place to be certain that AmeriServ remains a totally safe and sound financial institution for our customers.

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022MARCH 31, 2023 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021MARCH 31, 2022

…..PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW…..The following table summarizes some of the Company’s key performance indicators (in thousands, except per share and ratios).

    

Three months ended

    

Three months ended

 

    

Three months ended

    

Three months ended

 

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2021

 

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2022

 

Net income

$

1,981

$

1,708

$

1,515

$

2,418

Diluted earnings per share

 

0.12

 

0.10

 

0.09

 

0.14

Return on average assets (annualized)

 

0.59

%  

 

0.51

%

 

0.45

%  

 

0.73

%

Return on average equity (annualized)

 

7.10

%  

 

6.46

%

 

5.85

%  

 

8.48

%

The Company reported net income of $1,981,000,$1,515,000, or $0.12$0.09 per diluted common share. This earnings performance represented a $273,000,$903,000, or 16.0%37.3%, increasedecrease from the secondfirst quarter of 20212022 when net income totaled $1,708,000,$2,418,000, or $0.10$0.14 per diluted common share. The Company continued its positive earnings momentum in the second quarter of 2022 and again posted increased earnings when compared to the 2021 results. AmeriServ Financial continues to benefit from our diversified revenue streams due to strong levels of loans, deposits, and fee income from our wealth management business.

Second quarter earnings results reflect the impact of continued strengthening asset quality, which enabled the Company to recognizeOverall, a loan loss provision recovery during the second quarter of 2022. Overall, the increasedecrease to net interest income due to continued pressure from increasing deposit costs, along with the loan lossa higher provision recovery,for credit losses and increased non-interest expense, more than offset a lowergreater level of non-interest income and higher non-interest expense resulting in an improvedthe lower level of earnings performance forin the secondfirst quarter of 2022.2023.

The benefits of maintaining a strong relationship focused community bank are evident during periods of market volatility and financial uncertainty. Since the end of 2022, the Company has seen an increase of $23.3 million, or 2.1%, in deposits which demonstrates customer confidence and the strength and loyalty of our core deposit base. As a result, our liquidity position continues to be strong. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2023, the Company further increased our already sound level of regulatory capital and continued to maintain high asset quality supported by appropriate reserves.

…..NET INTEREST INCOME AND MARGIN…..The Company’s net interest income represents the amount by which interest income on earning assets exceeds interest paid on interest bearing liabilities. Net interest income is a primary source of the Company’s earnings, and it is affected by interest rate fluctuations as well as changes in the

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amount and mix of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. The following table compares the Company’s net interest income performance for the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 to the secondfirst quarter of 20212022 (in thousands, except percentages):

    

Three

    

Three

    

    

    

    

 

    

Three

    

Three

    

    

    

    

 

months ended

months ended

 

months ended

months ended

 

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2021

Change

% Change

 

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2022

Change

% Change

 

Interest income

$

11,527

$

11,838

$

(311)

 

(2.6)

%

$

14,574

$

11,028

$

3,546

 

32.2

%

Interest expense

 

1,403

 

1,971

 

(568)

 

(28.8)

 

5,052

 

1,261

 

3,791

 

300.6

Net interest income

$

10,124

$

9,867

$

257

 

2.6

$

9,522

$

9,767

$

(245)

 

(2.5)

Net interest margin

 

3.23

%

 

3.13

%

 

0.10

%

  N/M

 

3.03

%

 

3.14

%

 

(0.11)

%

  N/M

N/M — not meaningful

The Company’sCompany's net interest income in the secondfirst quarter of 2022 increased2023 decreased by $257,000,$245,000, or 2.6%2.5%, from the prior year’s secondyear's first quarter while the net interest margin of 3.23%3.03% for the secondfirst quarter of 2022 improved by ten basis points when compared to2023 represents an eleven-basis point decrease from the first quarter of 2022. The decrease in net interest margin of 3.13% forincome reflects total interest expense increasing to a higher level than the second quarter of 2021.increase in interest income. The Company has also benefittedcontinues to benefit from theincreased yields on total loans and investment securities due to a higher U.S. Treasury yield curve as interest rates have increased due toand the Federal Reserve’s action to tighten monetary policy in their effort to tame decades high inflation. The higherHowever, similar to what is occurring across the banking industry, the increased national interest rates have favorably impacted the Company’s financial performance, particularlyrecently caused total deposit and borrowing costs to increase to a higher degree, resulting in lower net interest income in the second quarter of 2022. The termination of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) caused a reduced level of loan fee income and was the primary

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factor causing total interest income to decrease between the second quarter of 2022 and last year’s second quarter. However, the Company’s 2022 financial performance has been favorably impacted by the strategic actions taken by management in 2021 to lower funding costs. Therefore, deposit and borrowing interest expense declined by more than the decrease in total interest income, resulting in net interest income improving in the second quarter of 2022 compared to last year’s second quarter.margin compression.

Total average loans in the secondfirst quarter of 2023 compare favorably to the 2022 are lower than the 2021 secondfirst quarter average by $14.5$6.9 million, or 1.5%0.7%. ImprovedExcluding PPP loans, which still existed on the balance sheet in 2022, total average loans in the first quarter of 2023 exceeded last year’s first quarter by $19.0 million, or 2.0%. First quarter 2023 loan pipelines resulted in increased production has been slower than the more recent 2022 fourth quarter but is consistent with the level of production experienced during the secondfirst quarter of 2022. Loan pipelines continue to be strong, but customers have delayed fundings which are expected to increase in the second quarter. Overall, the strong level of production experienced throughout 2022, butwhich more than offset a higher than typical level of payoff activity, more than offset the new production. However, given the core loan growth experienced during 2021 and excluding PPP loans,resulted in total average loans incomparing favorably to the secondfirst quarter of 2022 exceed the 2021 second quarter average by $41.3 million, or 4.4%, as growth of2022. Growth in commercial real estate (CRE), residential mortgage,& industrial loans (C&I) and home equity loans more than offset a decrease indecreased residential mortgage and consumer loans. Commercial real estate (CRE) volume remained relatively consistent, increasing slightly. Overall, the level of commercial & industrial loans. Residential mortgage loan production was down in the second quarter of 2022 when compared to last year’s second quarter. Refinance transactions have been severely impactedhigher interest rate environment along with the quick escalation of interest rates since the beginning of 2022. Residential mortgage loan production totaled $6.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 and was 76.2% lower than the production level of $28.0 million achieved in the second quarter of 2021. Total PPP loans averaged $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, representing a decrease of $55.8 million, or 92.2%, from the second quarter of last year. Additionally, on an end of period basis, the total amount of PPP loans is only $2.2 million as we continue to work with our customers through the SBA forgiveness process. Overall, despite the higher average volumes of CRE, residential mortgage,C&I and home equity loans, resulted in total loan interest income declinedimproving by $558,000,$2.8 million, or 5.4%29.3%, infor the 2022 secondfirst quarter of 2023 when compared to the 2021 second quarter. This decrease is primarily due to the Company recording a total of $136,000 of processing fee income and interest income from PPP lending activity in the 2022 second quarter, which is $629,000, or 82.2%, lower than PPP income in the secondfirst quarter of 2021. Finally, on an end of period basis at June 30, 2022, excluding totallast year. This increase occurred despite a $240,000 reduction in PPP loans, the total loan portfolio is approximately $18.6 million, or 2.0%, higher from the June 30, 2021 level.

related income.

Total investment securities averaged $240.6$266.0 million for the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 which is $28.3$44.5 million, or 13.3%20.1%, higher than the $212.3$221.5 million average for the first quarter of last year’s second quarter.year. The increase reflects additional securities purchased primarily during 2022 as the increased U.S. Treasury yield curve increased and becameresulted in a more favorable market for securities purchasing activity so far in 2022. The two-year to ten-year portion of the yield curve increased by approximately 135 to 230 basis points since the beginning of the year, with shorter yields in that range increasing to a higher degree than the longer yields.activity. Overall, the higher rates resulted in yields for new federal agency mortgage-backed securities and federal agency bonds improving and exceeding the overall average yield of the existing securities portfolio. Management purchased more of these investments for our portfolio and, therefore, was able to more profitably deploy a portion of the increased liquidity on our balance sheet intocausing interest income from the securities portfolio to increase by $727,000, or 48.0%, this year. So far in 2023, purchases of securities have slowed as opposedmore funds have been allocated to leaving thesethe loan portfolio and the Company has been controlling the amount of overnight borrowed funds. The rising national interest rates caused the rate on overnight borrowed funds to be in low yieldingline with or exceed the yield on the typical types of federal funds sold. This redeploymentagency mortgage-backed securities that are normally purchased. While yields on new security purchases still exceed the overall average yield of funds contributed to totalthe existing securities growingportfolio, the shrinking and in some cases negative spread between years. Management also continued to purchase taxable municipalsovernight borrowings and corporatethe yield on new securities to maintain a well-diversified portfolio.caused the slowdown in purchasing activity. Overall, the 2023 first quarter average balance of total interest earning assets for the secondincreased since last year’s first quarter of 2022 was $7.9average by $9.3 million, or 0.6%0.7%, lower than the second quarter of 2021 while total interest income decreasedincreased by $311,000,$3.5 million, or 2.6%32.2%, between years.since the first quarter of 2022.

Although reduced from its high levels when government stimulus initially impactedSince the economy,end of the first quarter of 2022 and due to a combination of increased investment in securities, loan growth and total deposits modestly declining, short-term investments and bank deposits demonstrated a lower average balance in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year’s first quarter by $42.2 million, 90.6%. Despite this decline, the Company’s liquidity position remains strong. We will continue to carefully monitor our liquidity position continues to be strong as totaland short-term investments averaged $28.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, which is lower than it has been trending over the past several quarters dueas we expect deposits related to the additional investment in the securities portfolio. In addition, uncertainty remains regarding the duration that the increased funds from government stimulus will remain on the balance sheet. Diligent monitoring and management of our short-term investment position remains a priority. Continued loan growth and prudent investment in securities are critical to achieve the best return on the Company’s liquid funds with management expectingprograms to continue to be active with new security purchasesdecline during the remainder of 2022 given the increase in interest rates.

2023.

On the liability side of the balance sheet, total deposits have demonstrated stability over the past year as indicated by the second quarter 2022 average balance being only $2.0 million, or 0.2%, lower than the second quarter 2021 average balance. Deposit volumes continue to reflect the favorable impact of government stimulus which provided support to many Americans and financial assistance to municipalities and school districts during the pandemic. Deposit volumes were also favorably impacted by the Company’s successful business development efforts and the Somerset County branch acquisition, which was completed in late May 2021. Overall, the loan to deposit ratio averaged 84.0% in the

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secondOn the liability side of the balance sheet, total average deposits for the first quarter of 2023 are $9.7 million, or 0.8%, lower than the 2022 first quarter average. The modest decrease since last year’s first quarter is reflective of a portion of the funds from the government stimulus programs leaving the balance sheet and also reflects greater pricing competition in the market to retain deposits because of the increasing national interest rates. Since early March 2023 when two large bank failures occurred, customer fear of contagion within the industry caused deposit flight, especially uninsured deposits, from certain banks to other financial services providers. Despite this turmoil, AmeriServ Financial’s core deposit base continued to demonstrate the strength and stability that has been experienced for many years. Total deposits in fact grew during the first quarter of 2023 by $23.3 million, or 2.1%, on an end of period basis since December 31, 2022 demonstrating what we believe is customer confidence in our bank. In addition to its strong, loyal core deposit base, the Company has several other sources of liquidity including a significant unused borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank, overnight lines of credit at correspondent banks and access to the Federal Reserve Discount Window. The loan to deposit ratio averaged 85.8% in the first quarter of 2023, which indicates that the Company has ample capacity to continue to grow its loan portfolio and is strongly positioned to support our customers and our community during times of economic volatility.

Total interest expense forin the secondfirst quarter of 2022 decreased2023 increased by $568,000,$3.8 million, or 28.8%300.6%, when compared to the secondfirst quarter of 2021,2022, due to lower levels of bothhigher deposit and borrowingshort-term borrowings interest expense. Deposit interest expense was lowerhigher by $350,000,$3.4 million, or 26.8%426.3%, despite the first quarter 2023 average volume of total interest bearing deposits remaining relatively consistent with the 2022 first quarter average, growing by $5.3 million, or 0.6%. The late third quarter 2021 maturity of a large, high-cost institutional deposit, which was replaced by lower cost funds fromimpact that the branch acquisition, resulted in significant interest expense savings. The higher national interest rates this year did resulthad on deposit costs combined with increased market competition to retain and attract deposits contributes to net interest margin compression. The rising national interest rates resulted in total deposit interest expense increasing between the first and second quarters of 2022 as certain deposit products, particularly public funds, that are tied to a market index, repricedrepricing upward with the move in national interest rates causing interest expense to increase. For interest rate risk management purposes and in an effort to offset a portion of the unfavorable impact that rising funding costs are having on net interest income, management executed a $50 million interest rate hedge in February 2023 to fix the cost of certain deposits that are indexed and move with short-term interest rates. Specifically, ourThis transaction brought the Company’s variability of net interest income to a more neutral position. Overall, total deposit cost averaged 0.33%1.48% in the secondfirst quarter of 2022,2023, which is five120 basis points higher than total deposit cost of 0.28% in the first quarter of 2022; but still compares favorably to total deposit cost of 0.45% in the second quarter of 2021, representing a decrease of 12 basis points. Overall, management believes that total deposit cost will continue to rise given the expectation of additional short-term interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve throughout 2022. However, given the Company’s strong liquidity position, along with that of the banking industry, we expect that future deposit rate increases will occur in a controlled manner.

Total borrowings interest expense decreasedincreased by $218,000,$398,000, or 32.8%85.6%, when comparingbetween the secondfirst quarter of 2022 to last year’s second quarter.2023 and the first quarter of 2022. The decrease between yearsincrease results from the favorable impact that the higher national interest rates had on overnight borrowings cost as well as the Company utilizing more overnight borrowed funds so far in 2023. Total overnight borrowings averaged $40.7 million in the first quarter of 2023 after no overnight borrowings were utilized during the August 2021 subordinated debt offering which was used to replace higher cost debt. This transaction effectively lowered debt cost on these long-term funds by nearly 4.0%. This savings is recognized even though the sizefirst quarter of the new subordinated debt is $7.0 million higher than the debt instruments it replaced. The remaining portion of the favorable variance in borrowings2022. Borrowings interest expense between the second quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2021 is due towas favorably impacted by reduced interest expense from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) borrowings.term borrowings, which declined by $94,000, or 53.4%. The average balance of total short-term and FHLB term borrowings iswas lower in the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 by $12.8$23.5 million, or 25.3%57.1%, as the strength of the Company’s liquidity position allowsallowed management to let higher cost FHLB term advances mature during 2022 and not be replaced. However, given the inversion in the yield curve, FHLB term advances have rates that are lower than the cost of overnight borrowed funds. Therefore, management began replacing matured FHLB term advances during the first quarter of 2023.

The table that follows provides an analysis of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis (non-GAAP) for the three monththree-month periods ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 setting forth (i) average assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity, (ii) interest income earned on interest earning assets and interest expense paid on interest bearing liabilities, (iii) average yields earned on interest earning assets and average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities, (iv) the Company’s interest rate spread (the difference between the average yield earned on interest earning assets and the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities), and (v) the Company’s net interest margin (net interest income as a percentage of average total interest earning assets). For purposes of this table, loan balances include non-accrual loans, and interest income on loans includes loan fees or amortization of such fees which have been deferred, as well as interest recorded on certain non-accrual loans as cash is received.deferred. Regulatory stock is included within available for sale investment securities for this analysis. Additionally, a tax rate of 21% was used to compute tax-equivalent interest income and yields (non-GAAP). The tax equivalent adjustments to interest income on loans and municipal securities for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $3,000 and 2021 was $4,000, and $5,000, respectively, which is reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure at the bottom of the table. Differences between the net interest spread and margin from a GAAP basis to a tax-equivalent basis were not material.

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Three months ended June 30March 31 (In thousands, except percentages)

    

2022

    

2021

    

2023

    

2022

Interest

Interest

Interest

Interest

Average

Income/

Yield/

Average

Income/

Yield/

Average

Income/

Yield/

Average

Income/

Yield/

Balance

Expense

Rate

Balance

Expense

Rate

Balance

Expense

Rate

Balance

Expense

Rate

Interest earning assets:

    

  

    

  

    

    

  

    

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

    

  

    

    

  

Loans and loans held for sale, net of unearned income

$

976,995

$

9,729

3.95

%

$

991,527

$

10,288

 

4.12

%  

$

986,493

$

12,279

4.99

%

$

979,548

$

9,500

 

3.89

%  

Short-term investments and bank deposits

 

28,684

 

64

0.89

 

50,357

11

 

0.09

 

4,376

 

57

5.20

 

46,531

18

 

0.15

Investment securities – AFS

 

180,881

 

1,304

2.89

 

162,282

1,171

 

2.89

 

204,262

 

1,770

3.47

 

166,068

1,123

 

2.71

Investment securities – HTM

 

59,734

 

434

2.91

 

50,050

373

 

2.98

 

61,734

 

471

3.05

 

55,391

391

 

2.82

Total investment securities

 

240,615

 

1,738

2.89

 

212,332

1,544

 

2.91

 

265,996

 

2,241

3.37

 

221,459

1,514

 

2.74

Total interest earning assets/interest income

 

1,246,294

 

11,531

3.69

 

1,254,216

11,843

 

3.77

 

1,256,865

 

14,577

4.66

 

1,247,538

11,032

 

3.55

Non-interest earning assets:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and due from banks

 

17,882

  

 

17,770

 

  

 

16,412

  

 

17,765

 

  

Premises and equipment

 

17,395

  

 

17,805

 

  

 

17,849

  

 

17,376

 

  

Other assets

 

80,729

  

 

75,267

 

  

 

75,052

  

 

81,563

 

  

Allowance for loan losses

 

(12,070)

  

 

(11,876)

 

  

Allowance for credit losses

 

(12,147)

  

 

(12,511)

 

  

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,350,230

  

$

1,353,182

 

  

$

1,354,031

  

$

1,351,731

 

  

Interest bearing liabilities:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Interest bearing deposits:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Interest bearing demand

$

229,394

$

127

0.22

%

$

213,968

$

59

 

0.11

%

$

226,724

$

860

1.54

%

$

229,273

$

69

 

0.12

%

Savings

 

139,963

 

34

0.09

 

125,545

43

 

0.14

 

132,520

 

32

0.10

 

135,887

33

 

0.09

Money markets

 

291,998

 

241

0.33

 

269,814

170

 

0.25

 

297,602

 

1,456

1.98

 

291,139

160

 

0.22

Time deposits

 

284,935

 

554

0.78

 

339,331

1,034

 

1.22

 

294,518

 

1,841

2.54

 

289,745

534

 

0.75

Total interest bearing deposits

 

946,290

 

956

0.41

 

948,658

1,306

 

0.55

 

951,364

 

4,189

1.79

 

946,044

796

 

0.34

Short-term borrowings

 

1,500

 

3

0.83

 

 

 

40,719

 

494

4.86

 

 

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

36,190

 

156

1.82

 

50,469

227

 

1.83

 

17,690

 

82

1.89

 

41,195

176

 

1.80

Guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures

 

 

 

13,085

281

 

8.57

Subordinated debt

 

27,000

 

263

3.90

 

7,650

130

 

6.80

 

27,000

 

263

3.90

 

27,000

263

 

3.90

Lease liabilities

 

3,475

 

25

2.91

 

3,766

27

 

2.85

 

3,277

 

24

2.94

 

3,532

26

 

2.87

Total interest bearing liabilities/interest expense

 

1,014,455

    

 

1,403

 

0.55

1,023,628

    

1,971

0.77

    

 

1,040,050

    

 

5,052

 

1.96

1,017,771

    

1,261

0.50

    

Non-interest bearing liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Demand deposits

 

216,596

 

  

 

216,223

 

  

 

 

197,878

 

  

 

212,895

 

  

 

Other liabilities

 

7,281

 

  

 

7,322

 

  

 

 

11,011

 

  

 

5,407

 

  

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

111,898

 

  

 

106,009

 

  

 

 

105,092

 

  

 

115,658

 

  

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

1,350,230

 

  

$

1,353,182

 

  

 

$

1,354,031

 

  

$

1,351,731

 

  

 

Interest rate spread

 

 

 

3.14

 

  

3.00

 

 

 

 

2.70

 

  

3.05

 

Net interest income/ Net interest margin (non-GAAP)

 

10,128

3.23

%

 

9,872

3.13

%  

 

9,525

3.03

%

 

9,771

3.14

%  

Tax-equivalent adjustment

 

(4)

 

  

 

(5)

 

 

(3)

 

  

 

(4)

 

Net Interest Income (GAAP)

$

10,124

 

  

 

$

9,867

 

$

9,522

 

  

 

$

9,767

 

…..PROVISION FOR LOANCREDIT LOSSES…..The Company recorded a $325,000 loan loss$1,179,000 expense for the provision recoveryfor credit losses in the secondfirst quarter of 2023 after recognizing a $400,000 benefit in the first quarter of 2022 as compared toresulting in a $100,000net unfavorable change of $1.6 million. Included in the 2023 provision expense inwas the second quarterrecognition of 2021. The 2022 provision recovery reflects improved credit qualitya $926,000 loss from a subordinated debt investment with Signature Bank which was closed by banking regulators on March 12, 2023. In a press release issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), it was disclosed that unsecured debt holders of the institution will not be protected. Management reviewed the Form 10-K for the overall portfolio dueyear ended December 31, 2022 filed by Signature Bank, which was filed on March 1, 2023, and determined that no circumstances existed to several loan upgrades, a reduced loan portfolio size due to increased payoff activity including one substandard credit, and lower levels of criticized assets. As demonstrated historically,indicate that the debt security held by the Company continues its strategic conviction that a strong allowance for loan losses is needed, which has proven to be essential given the support provided to certain borrowerswas impaired as they fully recover from theof year-end. Specifically, as of December 31, 2022, Signature

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COVID-19 pandemic.Bank had total assets of $110.4 billion, net income of $1.3 billion for the year then ended, and demonstrated strong regulatory capital ratios.

The remainder of the increase in the provision for credit losses was due to the recognition of a $301,000 provision for credit losses for the loan portfolio which more than offset a $31,000 provision recovery for credit losses in the HTM securities portfolio. A $17,000 provision recovery for credit losses related to unfunded commitments was also recorded. The first quarter 2023 provision for credit losses in the loan portfolio was necessary due to risk rating, non-accrual and charge-off activity. Total classified asset levels exhibited an increase during the first quarter of 2023 due to the downgrade of one commercial real estate loan. Non-performing assets decreased from $5.2 million at December 31, 2022 to $4.6 million at March 31, 2023 primarily due to a decrease in non-accrual residential mortgage loans. Overall, we believe that non-performing assets remain well controlled totaling $3.2 million, or 0.34%at 0.47% of total loans, on June 30, 2022.loans. The Company experienced net loan charge-offs of $29,000,$116,000, or 0.01%0.05% of total average loans, in the secondfirst quarter of 2022 compared to2023 which is only slightly higher than net loan recoveriescharge-offs of $21,000,$76,000, or 0.01%0.03% of total average loans, in the secondfirst quarter of 2021.

The Company remains committed to prudently working with our borrowers that have been hardest hit by the pandemic by granting them loan payment modifications. On June 30, 2022, loans totaling approximately $5.2 million, or only 0.5% of total loans, were on a payment modification plan. These loans include three commercial borrowers in the hospitality and personal care industries. Management continues to carefully monitor asset quality with a particular focus on these customers that have requested payment deferrals. The Asset Quality Task Force is meeting at least monthly to review these particular relationships, receiving input from the business lenders regarding their ongoing discussions with the borrowers.2022. In summary, the allowance for loan losses provided 357%264% coverage of non-performing assets, and 1.20%1.24% of total loans, on June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, compared to 373%207% coverage of non-performing assets, and 1.26%1.08% of total loans, on December 31, 2021.2022.

…..NON-INTEREST INCOME…..Non-interest income for the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 totaled $4.1$5.5 million and decreasedincreased by $261,000,$1.2 million, or 5.9%27.0%, from the secondfirst quarter of 20212022 performance. Factors contributing to the lowerhigher level of non-interest income for the quarter included:

AmeriServ Financial Bank sold all 7,859 shares of the Class B common stock of Visa, Inc. that it owned for a sale price of $1.7 million. The shares had no carrying value on the balance sheet and, as the Bank had no historical cost basis in the shares, the entire sale price was recognized as a gain. The Company believes that this was an $87,000, or 71.3%, decrease in net gainsappropriate time to capture the gain on loans held for salethese shares due to the lower level of residential mortgage loan production which reflects a reduced level of mortgage loan refinance activity due tocurrent volatility and future uncertainty in the quick escalation of interest rates. The reduced level of mortgage loan production also caused mortgage related fees to decline by $67,000, or 67.7%;
the Company recognized an $84,000 gain on investment security sales in 2021 as compared to this year when no securities were sold;financial markets;
a $46,000,$427,000, or 1.5%13.5%, decrease in wealth management fees due to the unfavorable impactmarket conditions for both equity securities and bonds which have reduced the market value of the declining equity markets which was partially offset bywealth management assets. Also, new customer business development.growth has only partially offset the unfavorable impact of market conditions on fee income. The fair market value of wealth management assets declined since the fourthfirst quarter of 20212022 by $339.9$278.6 million, or 12.5%10.6%, and totaled $2.4 billion at June 30, 2022;March 31, 2023;
a $104,000, or 18.5%, decrease in other income due to the recognition of a credit valuation adjustment to the market value of the interest rate swap contracts that the Company executed to accommodate the needs of certain borrowers while managing our interest rate risk position; and
a $39,000,$69,000, or 17.4%72.6%, increasedecrease in service chargesnet gains on deposit accountsloans held for sale as consumers are more active this year, increasing their spending habits.the limited housing supply along with rate volatility continues to unfavorably impact residential mortgage loan production. Over the course of the past 18 months, mortgage rates have doubled, which has adversely affected affordability for borrowers across all income and housing pricing levels. Mortgage pipelines continue to be well below pre-pandemic and historic low interest rate levels.

…..NON-INTEREST EXPENSE…..Non-interest expense for the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 totaled $12.1$12.0 million and increased by $72,000,$484,000, or 0.6%4.2%, from the prior year’s secondfirst quarter. Factors contributing to the higher level of non-interest expense for the quarter included:

no additional costs related to the branch acquisition were recognized during the second quarter of 2022 after $193,000 of expense was recognized during the second quarter of 2021;
the Company was required to recognize a settlement charge in connection with its defined benefit pension plan in the second quarter of 2022, which is explained in Note 17, Pension Benefits. The amount of the 2022 charge was $1,014,000 which is $163,000,$678,000, or 19.2%, higher than the $851,000 settlement charge recognized in the second quarter of 2021;
a $114,000, or 8.2%107.6%, increase in professional fees due primarily to higher legal$599,000 of additional costs within our wealth management group;related to an ongoing proxy contest with an activist shareholder;
a $96,000,$230,000, or 1.4%3.1%, increasedecline in salaries and employee benefits expense. Within total salaries and employee benefits expense, salaries cost increasedcosts are higher by $359,000$235,000, or 5.0%, due to merit increases and a higher level of full-time equivalent employees (FTEs), which are up by ten FTEs. Also, there as the Company filled certain open positions that were additional increases to health care costs and other employee benefits. Partially offsetting these higher costs within salaries and benefits was lower incentivevacant in the first

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compensationquarter of last year. The higher salaries cost was more than offset by $109,000 due to the reduced level of loan production and a $64,000 decline in pension service cost;cost by $129,000, or 33.3%, and lower incentive compensation; and
a $48,000,$125,000, or 7.4%13.1%, increase in net occupancydata processing and IT expense due to increased utilities cost along with maintenancesoftware costs from our core data provider and repair expense which was primarilyadditional expenses related to the new branch office.monitoring our computing and network environment.

…..INCOME TAX EXPENSE…..The Company recorded an income tax expense of $496,000,$372,000, or an effective tax rate of 19.7%, in the first quarter of 2023. This compares to an income tax expense of $605,000, or an effective tax rate of 20.0%, infor the secondfirst quarter of 2022. This compares to an

…..SEGMENT RESULTS.…..The community banking segment reported a net income tax expensecontribution of $420,000, or an effective tax rate of 19.7%, for$3,668,000 in the secondfirst quarter of 2021.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

…..PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW…..2023 which was $481,000 higher than the net income contribution in the first quarter of 2022. The following table summarizes someincrease between time periods results from the strength that this segment provides to the Company which was determined by a thorough funds transfer pricing analysis. In short, a funds transfer pricing analysis determines how funding (deposits) and use of this funding (loans) by each segment contributes to the overall profitability of the Company’s key performance indicators (in thousands, except per share and ratios).

    

Six months ended

Six months ended

    

June 30, 2022

    

June 30, 2021

    

Net income

$

4,399

$

3,789

Diluted earnings per share

 

0.26

 

0.22

Return on average assets

 

0.66

%  

 

0.58

%  

Return on average equity

 

7.80

 

7.24

ForCompany by providing an estimated positive or negative dollar value of the six-month period ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported net income of $4,399,000, or $0.26 per diluted common share. This earnings performance was a $610,000, or 16.1%, improvement from the six-month period of 2021 when net income totaled $3,789,000, or $0.22 per diluted common share. The earnings per share performance for the six-month period of 2022 increased 18.2% when comparedsegment’s contribution to the six-month period of 2021. The improved earnings performance in 2022 reflectsCompany. Overall, the full benefit of several important strategic actionsfunds transfer pricing analysis indicated that the Company executed in 2021 along withcommunity banking segment provided a $2.0 million benefit to the successful management of our asset quality throughoutCompany. Despite the pandemic. Overall,benefit that community banking provides, this segment was unfavorably impacted from net interest margin compression as total deposit interest expense increased to a higher level than the increase to nettotal loan interest income, along with the loan loss provision recovery, more than offsetincome. This segment continues to benefit from increased yields on loans due to a lower level of non-interest income and higher non-interest expense resulting in an improved earnings performance for the first six months of 2022.

…..NET INTEREST INCOME AND MARGIN….. The following table compares the Company’s net interest income performance for the first six months of 2022 to the first six months of 2021 (in thousands, except��percentages):

    

Six months ended

Six months ended

    

    

    

 

    

June 30, 2022

    

June 30, 2021

    

Change

% Change

 

 

Interest income

$

22,555

$

23,607

$

(1,052)

 

(4.5)

%

Interest expense

 

2,664

 

4,048

 

(1,384)

 

(34.2)

Net interest income

$

19,891

$

19,559

$

332

 

1.7

Net interest margin

 

3.19

%  

 

3.18

%  

 

0.01

%

  N/M

N/M — not meaningful

The Company’s net interest income in the first six months of 2022 increased by $332,000, or 1.7%, when compared to the first six months of 2021. The Company’s net interest margin of 3.19% for the first half of 2022 improved by one basis point from the prior year’s first six-month time period. While the size of the Company’s balance sheet remains high by historical standards, both total loans and total deposits have demonstrated stabilization since the second half of last year which corresponds with the conclusion of the government stimulus programs. The 2022 financial performance has been favorably impacted by the strategic actions taken by management in 2021 to lower funding costs. The Company has also benefitted from the higher U.S. Treasury yield curve as interest rates have increased due toand the Federal Reserve’s action to tighten monetary policy in their effort to tame decades high inflation. The higherpolicy. However, the increased national

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interest rates have favorably impactedrecently caused total deposit costs to increase to a higher degree. The Company benefitted from a higher level of total average loans in the Company’s financial performance, particularly net interestfirst quarter of 2023. Growth in commercial & industrial loans (C&I) and home equity loans more than offset decreased residential mortgage and consumer loans. Commercial real estate (CRE) volume remained relatively consistent, increasing slightly. This segment did benefit from an additional $187,000 of total loan charge income which partially offset a decline in PPP processing fees and interest. The Company recognized $240,000 of PPP related income in the secondfirst quarter of 2022 and did not recognize any PPP related income in 2023. Overall, total loan interest income improved by $2.8 million, or 29.3%, for the first quarter of 2023 when compared to the first quarter of 2022. Specifically,last year. Deposit interest expense was higher by $3.4 million, or 426.3%, despite the first quarter 2023 average volume of total interest bearing deposits remaining relatively consistent with the 2022 first quarter average, growing by $5.3 million, or 0.6%. The impact that the higher national interest rates caused totalhad on deposit costs combined with increased market competition to retain and attract deposits contributed to net interest income to increasemargin compression. This segment was unfavorably impacted by the Company recording $301,000 of expense for the allowance for credit losses on our loan portfolio in the first quarter of 2023 compared to a higher level than$400,000 recovery for loan losses in last year’s first quarter. This was discussed previously in the corresponding increase in total interest expense. In comparisonProvision for Credit Losses section within this document. Non-interest income was unfavorably impacted by the recognition of a $96,000 credit valuation adjustment to 2021, the terminationmarket value of the PPP causedinterest rate swap contracts that the Company executed to accommodate the needs of certain commercial borrowers while managing our interest rate risk position. Also, unfavorably impacting non-interest income was a $1.3 million reduction in thereduced level of loan feesale gain income and was the primary factor causing total interest income to decrease for the first six months of 2022 when comparedby $69,000 due to the same time period from last year. Deposit and borrowing interestlower level of residential mortgage loan production in 2023. Non-interest expense, declined by more thanwithin the decrease to total interest income, resulting in net interest income improving for the first half of 2022 compared to the prior year’s first six-month time period. Financial results also reflect the impact of continued strengthening of our asset quality, which enabled the Company to recognize a loan loss provision recovery during the first six months of 2022.

Total loans averaged $978.3 millioncommunity banking segment, in the first half of 2022 which was $8.4 million, or 0.9%, lower than the 2021 first six-month average. As previously mentioned, improved loan pipelines have resulted in increased production during the second quarter of 2022, but a higher than typical level of payoff activity2023 compares favorably to last year’s first quarter as reduced pension expense, explained in Note 16, and lower incentive compensation more than offset higher salaries cost. This segment also benefitted from reduced FDIC insurance expense by $20,000.

The wealth management segment’s net income contribution decreased by $275,000 in the new production causing total loan amounts to decrease since the endfirst quarter of 2023 from the first quarter of 2022. However, givenThe decrease reflects the core loanunfavorable market conditions for both equity securities and bonds which have reduced the market value of wealth management assets. Also, new customer business growth experienced during 2021has only partially offset the unfavorable impact of market conditions on fee income. The fair market value of wealth management assets declined since the first quarter of 2022 by $278.6 million, or 10.6%, and excluding PPP loans, total average loanstotaled $2.4 billion at March 31, 2023. Partially offsetting this decline were lower levels of incentive compensation, pension costs and professional fees.

The investment/parent segment reported a net loss of $2,601,000 in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 exceed2023 which is greater than the 2021 first six months average by $45.3 million, or 4.9%, as growthnet loss of CRE, residential mortgage, and home equity loans more than offset a decrease in the level of commercial & industrial loans. Residential mortgage loan production totaled $15.3 million$1,492,000 in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 and was 73.4% lower thanby $1,109,000. The funds transfer pricing analysis within this segment caused the production level of $57.7loss reported within this segment to be $1.1 million achieved in the first half of 2021 as refinance transactions have been severely impacted with the quick escalation of interest rates since the beginning of 2022. Overall, despite the higher average volumes of CRE, residential mortgage, and home equity loans, total loan interest income declined by $1.4 million, or 6.7%, for the first six months of 2022 when compared to the first six months of last year. This decrease is primarily due to the Company recording a total of $376,000 of processing feesinverted yield curve and interest income from PPP loans in the first half of 2022, which is $1.3 million, or 77.4%, lower than PPP income in the first half of 2021.

Total investment securities averaged $231.0 million for the first six months of 2022, which is $29.6 million, or 14.7%, higher than the $201.4 million average for the first six months from last year. As mentioned in the quarterly performance comparison of this MD&A, theaccelerated increase in the U.S. Treasury yield curve has resulted in a more favorable market for securities purchasing activity so far in 2022. Overall, the higher rates resulted in yields for new federal agency mortgage-backed securities and federal agency bonds improving and exceeding the overall average yield of the existing securities portfolio. Management purchased more of these investments and was able to redeploy the cash flow from the excess payoff activity from the loan portfolio and also more profitably utilize a portion of the increased liquidityfunding costs on our balance sheet into the securities portfolio. This redeployment of funds contributed to total securities growing between years. Management also continued to purchase taxable municipals and corporate securities to maintain a well-diversified portfolio.

Although reduced from its high levels when government stimulus initially impacted the economy, our liquidity position continues to be strong as total short-term investments averaged $37.6 million in the first half of 2022, which is $3.0 million, or 7.4%, lower than the 2021 six-month average. Diligent monitoring and management of our short-term investment position remains a priority. Continued loan growth and prudent investment in securities are critical to achieve the best return on the Company’s liquid funds with management expecting to continue to be active with new security purchases during the remainder of 2022 given the increase in interest rates. Overall, through the first six months of 2022, the average balance of total interest earning assets was $18.2 million, or 1.5%, higher than the first six-month average of 2021 while total interest income decreased by $1.1 million, or 4.5%, between years despite the increased average volume.

Total interest expense for the first six months of 2022 decreased by $1.4 million, or 34.2%, when compared to the first six months of 2021, due to lower levels of both deposit and borrowing interest expense. Through six months, total average deposits are $26.8 million, or 2.4% higher compared to the first six months of 2021. Deposit interest expense in 2022 was lower by $956,000, or 35.3%, despite the higher year to date average volume of total deposits. The deposit growth reflects new deposit inflows as well as the loyalty of the bank’s core deposit base.sheet. Also, the late third quarter 2021 maturity of a large, high-cost institutional deposit, which was replaced by lower cost funds from the branch acquisition, resulted in significant interest expense savings. Specifically, our total deposit cost averaged 0.30% in the first half of 2022 compared to 0.48% in the first half of 2021, representing a decrease of 18 basis points. Total borrowings interest expense in the first six months of 2022 is lower by $428,000, or 31.9%, compared to the same time

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frame in 2021. As previously mentioned, the decrease between years results from the favorable impact of the August 2021 subordinated debt offering which was used to replace higher cost debt. The remaining portion of the favorable variance in borrowings interest expense between the first six months of 2022 and the first six months of 2021 is due to reduced interest expense from FHLB borrowings. The average balance of total short-term and FHLB borrowings was lower in the first half of 2022 by $15.9 million, or 28.7%, as strength of the Company’s liquidity position allows management to let higher cost FHLB term advances mature and not be replaced.

The table that follows provides an analysis of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis (non-GAAP) for the six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. For a detailed discussion of the components and assumptions included in the table, see the paragraph before the quarterly table on page 37. The tax equivalent adjustments to interest income on loans and municipal securities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $7,000 and $10,000, respectively, which is reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure at the bottom of the table. Differences between the net interest spread and margin from a GAAP basis to a tax-equivalent basis were not material.

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Six months ended June 30 (In thousands, except percentages)

    

2022

    

2021

Interest

Interest

Average

Income/

Yield/

Average

Income/

Yield/

Balance

Expense

Rate

Balance

Expense

Rate

Interest earning assets:

    

  

    

  

    

    

  

    

    

  

Loans and loans held for sale, net of unearned income

$

978,272

$

19,228

3.92

%

$

986,702

$

20,620

 

4.17

%  

Short-term investments and bank deposits

 

37,608

 

82

0.43

 

40,605

19

 

0.09

Investment securities – AFS

 

173,474

 

2,427

2.80

 

154,100

2,259

 

2.93

Investment securities – HTM

 

57,563

 

825

2.87

 

47,289

719

 

3.04

Total investment securities

 

231,037

 

3,252

2.82

 

201,389

2,978

 

2.96

Total interest earning assets/interest income

 

1,246,917

 

22,562

3.62

 

1,228,696

23,617

 

3.85

Non-interest earning assets:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and due from banks

 

17,824

  

 

17,921

 

  

Premises and equipment

 

17,386

  

 

17,894

 

  

Other assets

 

81,145

  

 

72,763

 

  

Allowance for loan losses

 

(12,291)

  

 

(11,729)

 

  

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,350,981

  

$

1,325,545

 

  

Interest bearing liabilities:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Interest bearing deposits:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Interest bearing demand

$

229,333

$

196

0.17

%

$

204,970

$

119

 

0.12

%

Savings

 

137,925

 

67

0.10

 

120,588

81

 

0.14

Money markets

 

291,569

 

401

0.28

 

263,548

342

 

0.26

Time deposits

 

287,340

 

1,088

0.76

 

339,275

2,166

 

1.29

Total interest bearing deposits

 

946,167

 

1,752

0.37

 

928,381

2,708

 

0.59

Short-term borrowings

 

750

 

3

0.83

 

590

1

 

0.12

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

38,691

 

332

1.74

 

54,709

464

 

1.71

Guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures

 

 

 

13,085

561

 

8.57

Subordinated debt

 

27,000

 

526

3.90

 

7,650

260

 

6.80

Lease liabilities

 

3,504

 

51

2.91

 

3,803

54

 

2.84

Total interest bearing liabilities/interest expense

 

1,016,112

    

 

2,664

 

0.53

1,008,218

    

4,048

0.81

    

Non-interest bearing liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Demand deposits

 

214,745

 

  

 

205,764

 

  

 

Other liabilities

 

6,346

 

  

 

6,093

 

  

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

113,778

 

  

 

105,470

 

  

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

1,350,981

 

  

$

1,325,545

 

  

 

Interest rate spread

 

 

 

3.09

 

  

3.04

 

Net interest income/ Net interest margin (non-GAAP)

 

19,898

3.19

%

 

19,569

3.18

%  

Tax-equivalent adjustment

 

(7)

 

  

 

(10)

 

Net Interest Income (GAAP)

$

19,891

 

  

 

$

19,559

 

…..PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES…..For the first six months of 2022, the Company recorded a $725,000 provision recovery for loan losses compared to a $500,000 provision expense recorded in the first six months of 2021 resulting in a net favorable change of $1.2 million. The 2022 provision recovery reflects improved credit quality for the overall portfolio due to several loan upgrades, a reduced loan portfolio size, and lower levels of criticized assets. The Company continues to experience low net loan charge-offs, which were $105,000, or 0.02% of total average loans, in the first half of 2022 and is relatively consistent with net loan charge-offs of $93,000, or 0.02% of total average loans, for

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the first half of 2021. Even though the Company recognized a loan loss provision recovery during the first half of the year, the balance in the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2022 is only slightly lower than the balance of the allowance at June 30, 2021 by $184,000, or 1.6%.

…..NON-INTEREST INCOME….. Non-interest income for the first six months of 2022 totaled $8.5 million and decreased by $540,000, or 6.0%, from the first six months of 2021 performance. Factors contributing to the lower levelgreater loss within this segment was the recognition of non-interest income fora $926,000 loss from a subordinated debt investment with Signature Bank (previously discussed in the six-month period included:

a $487,000, or 78.9%, decrease in net gains on loans held for sale due to the lower level of residential mortgage loan production which reflects a reduced level of mortgage loan refinance activity due to the quick escalation of interest rates. The reduced level of mortgage loan production also caused mortgage related fees to decline by $164,000, or 71.6%;
a $247,000, or 4.2%, increase in wealth management fees as the continued strong performance of our wealth management group actively working with clients and adding new business through the first quarter of 2022 more than offset the negative impact that the declining equity markets had on wealth management fees during the second quarter of 2022;
a $110,000, or 25.9%, increase in service charges on deposit accounts as consumers are more active this year, increasing their spending habits;
a $110,000, or 20.0%, decrease in revenue from bank owned life insurance (BOLI) after the Company received a death claim in 2021; and
the Company recognized an $84,000 gain on investment security sales in 2021 as compared to this year when no securities were sold.

…..NON-INTEREST EXPENSE….. Non-interest expense for the first six months of 2022 totaled $23.6 million and increased by $246,000, or 1.1%, from the prior year’s first six months. Factors contributing to the higher level of non-interest expense for the six-month period included:

a $560,000, or 4.1%, increase in salaries and employee benefits expense. Within total salaries & benefits expense, salaries cost increased by $727,000 due to merit increases and a higher level of full-time equivalent employees. Also, there were additional increases to health care costs and other employee benefits. Partially offsetting these higher costs within salaries & benefits was lower incentive compensation by $215,000 due to the reduced level of loan production and a $127,000 decline in pension service cost;
no additional costs related to the branch acquisition were recognized in 2022 after $303,000 of expense was recognized in 2021;
a $277,000, or 8.8%, decrease in other expense due to the impact of a $149,000 credit for the unfunded commitment reserve in the first half of 2022 after $56,000 of expense was recognized in the first half of last year, resulting in a $205,000 favorable shift;
the Company was required to recognize a settlement charge in connection with its defined benefit pension plan in 2022, which is explained in Note 17, Pension Benefits. The amount of the 2022 charge was $1,014,000 which is $163,000, or 19.2%, higher than the $851,000 settlement charge recognized in 2021;
a $124,000, or 4.6%, increase in professional fees due primarily to higher legal costs within our wealth management group; and
a $109,000, or 8.2%, increase in net occupancy expense due to increased utilities cost along with maintenance and repair expense which was primarily related to the new branch office.

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…..INCOME TAX EXPENSE…..The Company recorded an income tax expenseMD&A) and $599,000 of $1.1 million, or an effective tax rate of 20.0%, in the first six months of 2022. This comparesadditional legal and professional fees related to an income tax expense of $940,000, or an effective tax rate of 19.9%, for the first six months of 2021.

…..SEGMENT RESULTS.…..The community banking segment reported a net income contribution of $2,947,000 in the second quarter of 2022 which was consistent with the second quarter of last year, exceeding by $9,000. For the six month time period the community banking segment’s net income contribution of $6,134,000 was $124,000 lower than the first six months of 2021. The increase in the quarterly comparison results from the higher national interest rates having a favorable impact on the Company’s financial performance, particularly net interest income in the second quarter of 2022. The decline for the six month time period is due to a lower level of total revenue which more than offset the favorable impact from the recognition of the loan loss provision recovery in the first half of 2022 as well as reduced non-interest expense. Net interest income declined for the six month time period as the reduction to total interest income more than offset the reduction to total interest expense. The primary reason for the lower level of total interest income was due to a reduction in PPP processing fees and interest income as well as a lower level of total loan charges in the first six months of 2022 which combined were $1,536,000 lower when compared to the first six months of 2021. However, the higher national interest rates alongongoing proxy contest with an increased balance of average total loans excluding PPP loans resulted in an additional $148,000 of loan interest income. This segment continues to benefit from the strong production of both commercial real estate loans and residential real estate loans that occurred throughout 2021, which resulted in the six month average balance for both of these loan categories exceeding the 2021 average by $52.0 million. Total interest income from CRE and residential mortgage loans was $393,000 higher through six months of 2022 when compared to the first six months of 2021. Also, favorably impacting net interest income and partially offsetting the lower level of total interest income was lower deposit cost in 2022 despite total deposit cost increasing between the first and second quarters of 2022 because of the higher national interest rates. Total deposit interest expense decreased between years due to management’s action in 2021 to lower pricing of several deposit products. The decrease to total deposit interest expense occurred even though total average deposits in the first half of 2022 exceeded the 2021 first half average by $26.8 million. This segment was also favorably impacted by management electing to replace the third quarter of 2021 maturity of a high cost, large institutional deposit with the additional lower cost deposits obtained from the 2021 Somerset County branch acquisition. Overall, total deposit interest expense is $956,000 lower between years. This segment was also favorably impacted by the Company recording a $725,000 loan loss provision revovery in the first half of 2022 compared to a $500,000 provision expense in first half of 2021. This was discussed previously in the Provision for Loan Losses section within this document. Non-interest income was unfavorably impacted by a reduced level of loan sale gain income by $487,000 due to the lower level of residential mortgage loan production in 2022, which also caused mortgage related fees to decline by $164,000 in the first half of 2022.activist shareholder. This segment was also unfavorably impacted by lower levels$400,000 of income from bank owned life insurance (BOLI). Overall, theseadditional borrowings interest expense due to the higher average balance of short-term borrowed funds. These unfavorable items more than offset the favorable impact of higher service charges on deposit accounts by $110,000. Non-interest expense in$1.7 million gain recognized from the first half of 2022 compares favorably to the same time period in 2021 due to lower miscellaneous expense after the Company had additional costs for the the branch acquisition in the first half of 2021 while there were no such costs in 2022. This segment was also favorably impacted by reduced incentive compensation and the Company recognizing a credit to the unfunded commitment reserve of $149,000 after $56,000 of expense was recognized in the first half of last year, resulting in a $205,000 favorable shift. These favorable items were partially offset by higher salaries cost as well as the Company recognizing a settlement charge on its defined benefit pension plan, which was discussed previously in the MD&A.

The wealth management segment’s net income contribution was $510,000 in the second quarter of 2022 which was $224,000 lower than the second quarter of 2021. Through six months, the wealth management segment’s net income contribution was $1,233,000 which was $163,000 lower than the net income contribution for the first six months of 2021. The decrease in both time periods between years reflects the unfavorable impactsale of the declining equity markets on wealth management fee income which was partially offset by new customer business growth. Also contributing to the decline in both time periods between years were higher levels of legal fees, total employee costs and meals & travel related expenses for business development. Overall, the fair market value of wealth management assets declined since the fourth quarter of 2021 by $339.9 million, or 12.5%, and totaled $2.4 billion at June 30, 2022.

The investment/parent segment reported a net loss of $1,476,000 in the second quarter of 2022 and a net loss of $2,968,000 for the first half of 2022 which is a lower loss by $488,000 than the second quarter of 2021 and a lower loss by $897,000 than the first half of 2021. The reduced loss results from lower borrowings interest expense primarily due to

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the favorable impact7,859 shares of the 2021 subordinated debt offering which was used to replace higher cost debt. This transaction effectively lowered debt cost on long-term funds by nearly 4.0%. The remaining portionClass B common stock of Visa Inc. that the favorable variance in borrowings interest expense between years is due to reduced interest expense from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) borrowings. Finally,owned and also contributing to the reduced loss in this segment, was an increase inincreased level of interest income from theinvestment securities portfolio due toand short-term investments by $766,000 as the higher average volume of total securities. The increase to the U.S. Treasury yield curveinterest rates resulted in an improved yields for federal agency mortgage-backed securities and federal agency bonds making purchases of these investments more attractive. Therefore, management was able to more profitably deploy a portion of the increased liquidity on our balance sheet into the securities portfolio.overall total portfolio yield.

…..BALANCE SHEET…..The Company’s total consolidated assets were $1.3 billion at June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, which decreased by $14.2$17.9 million, or 1.1%1.3%, from the December 31, 20212022 asset level. This change was related, primarily, to decreased levels of cashinvestment securities, loans, and cash equivalents and loans which were partially offset by an increased level ofother assets. Specifically, investment securities. Specifically, cash and cash equivalentssecurities decreased $12.1$2.8 million, or 29.4%1.1%, as the U.S. Treasury yield curve increasedpurchasing activity slowed during the first halfquarter of 2023 as the year allowing managementCompany controlled the amount of its overnight borrowed funds due to purchasethe shrinking and in some cases negative spread between overnight borrowings and the yield on new securities. In addition, contributing to the investment securities decrease was the recognition of a $926,000 allowance for credit losses on a subordinated debt instrument with Signature Bank which was determined to more profitably deploy a portion ofbe other than temporarily impaired after the increased liquidityinstitution was closed by banking regulators on the Company’s balance sheet. This redeployment of funds contributed to total investment securities growing by $14.3 million, or 6.6%.March 12, 2023. Loans, net of unearned fees, anddecreased $10.3 million, or 1.0%, as loan production slowed during the first quarter of 2023. Loan pipelines continue to be strong, but customers have delayed fundings. Further, the allowance for credit losses on our loan portfolio increased $1.4 million, or 12.9%, due primarily to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as of January 1, 2023 which necessitated a day one increase of $1.2 million be made to the allowance. Partially offsetting the decrease in loans was a $358,000 increase in residential mortgage loans held for salesale. Other assets decreased by $20.5$2.0 million, or 2.1%6.0%, as improved loan pipelines resulteddue to a decrease in increased production during the second quartermarket value of 2022, but a higher than typical level of payoff activity more than offset the new production.Company’s interest rate swap transactions.

Total deposits increased by $3.4$23.3 million, or 0.3%2.1%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022.2023. This reflects new deposit inflows as well asdemonstrates customer confidence and the strength and loyalty of the Company’sour core deposit base. Deposit volumes were favorably impacted by the government stimulus which provided support to many Americans and financial assistance to municipalities and schools districts during the pandemic. However, with government stimulus ending in 2021, deposit balances have demonstrated stabilization. As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the 25 largest depositors represented 17.9%20.5% of total deposits, which is a slight decreasean increase from December 31, 20212022 when it was 18.9%18.8%. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the estimated amount of uninsured deposits was $340.7 million and $316.5 million, respectively. The estimate of uninsured deposits was done at the single account level and does not take into account total customer balances in the Bank. It should be noted that approximately 50% of these uninsured deposits relate to public funds from municipalities, government entities, and school districts which by law are required to be collateralized by investment securities or FHLB letters of credit to protect these depositor funds. Total borrowings have decreased by $8.7 million,$39.3 millon, or 12.0%28.4%, since year-end 2021. The decrease2022. This change was driven by a lower level ofdecrease in both short-term borrowings and FHLB term advances. Specifically, short-term borrowings decreased by $35.7 million, or 40.2%, while FHLB term advances decreased by $8.6$3.6 million, or 20.2%, and totaled $34.0 million at June 30, 2022. The current strong liquidity position has allowed18.4%. Given the Company to let higher costinversion in the yield curve, FHLB term advances mature and not be replaced. However,have rates that are lower than the Company does continue to utilize thecost of overnight borrowed funds. Therefore, management began replacing matured FHLB term advances to help manage interest rate risk.during the first quarter of 2023.

The Company’s total shareholders’ equity decreased by $10.2 million,$279,000, or 8.7%0.3%, overduring the first sixthree months of 2022.2023. The decrease in capital during the first half of 2022 is the result of the negative impact on accumulated other comprehensive loss dueCompany’s first quarter earnings performance being more than offset by the cumulative effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2016-13 and our common stock dividend payments to shareholders. In addition, the reduced market value ofadjustment on the available for sale investment securities portfolio. Additionally, the revaluation of the pension obligation resulting from a drop in the value of the pension plan assetsinterest rate hedge had a negative impact on accumulated other comprehensive loss. These decreasesloss which more than offset the Company’s improved first six months earnings performance.value of the investment securities portfolio.

The Company continues to be considered well capitalized for regulatory purposes with a total capital ratio of 14.33%14.17%, and a common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 10.65%10.52% at June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. See the discussion of the Basel III capital requirements under the Capital Resources section below. As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company’s book value per common share was $6.22$6.18 and its tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) was $5.41.$5.38(1). When compared to DecemberMarch 31, 2021,2022, book value per common share declined by $0.60$0.47 per common share and tangible book value per common share declined by $0.61$0.46 per common share. The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) was 7.08% at June 30, 2022 and decreased by 70 basis points when compared to December 31, 2021. The decrease in tangible book value and tangible common equity ratio relate to the previously discussed increasedecline in the accumulated other comprehensive loss.

The tangible common equity ratioCompany’s book value and tangible book value per share are consideredin the first quarter of 2023 compared to be non-GAAP measures and are calculated by dividing tangible equity by tangible assets or shares outstanding. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide information to investors that is usefullast year’s first quarter reflects a decrease in understanding its financial condition.  This non-GAAP data should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, and is not a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results.  Limitations associated with non-GAAP financial measures include the risks that persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items included in these measures, and, because not all companies use the same calculation of tangible common equity and tangible assets, this presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures calculated by other companies. The following table sets forth the calculationfair value of the Company’s available for sale investment securities by $12.7 million due to higher interest rates. Note that there was a slight decrease to accumulated other comprehensive loss within total equity since December 31, 2022, as an improvement in market value of the Company’s available for sale investment securities portfolio was more than offset by a negative market value adjustment for an interest rate hedge. There was no required revaluation of the net pension liability during the first

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quarter of 2023. The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 6.92%(1) at March 31, 2023 and tangible book value per share at June 30, 2022 andincreased by seven basis points when compared to December 31, 2021 (in thousands, except share and ratio data):2022.

June 30, 

    

December 31, 

    

2022

2021

    

Total shareholders’ equity

$

106,392

 

$

116,549

 

Less: Intangible assets

 

13,753

 

 

13,769

 

Tangible common equity

 

92,639

 

 

102,780

 

Total assets

 

1,321,402

 

 

1,335,560

 

Less: Intangible assets

 

13,753

 

 

13,769

 

Tangible assets

 

1,307,649

 

1,321,791

Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)

 

7.08

%

 

7.78

%

Total shares outstanding

 

17,109,097

 

17,081,500

Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)

$

5.41

$

6.02

(1) Non-GAAP financial information, see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” later in this MD&A.

…..LOAN QUALITY…..The following table sets forth information concerning the Company’s loan delinquency, non-performing assets, and classified assets (in thousands, except percentages):

    

June 30, 

    

December 31, 

    

June 30, 

2022

2021

2021

Total accruing loan delinquency (past due 30 to 89 days)

 

$

2,228

 

$

6,336

 

$

1,904

Total non-accrual loans

 

3,240

 

3,323

 

3,713

Total non-performing assets including TDRs*

 

3,240

 

3,323

 

3,727

Accruing loan delinquency, as a percentage of total loans, net of unearned income

 

0.23

%

0.64

%

0.19

%

Non-accrual loans, as a percentage of total loans, net of unearned income

 

0.34

 

0.34

 

0.37

Non-performing assets, as a percentage of total loans, net of unearned income, and other real estate owned and repossessed assets*

 

0.34

 

0.34

 

0.38

Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets*

 

0.25

 

0.25

 

0.27

As a percent of average loans, net of unearned income:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Annualized net charge-offs

 

0.02

 

 

0.02

Annualized provision for loan losses

 

(0.15)

 

0.11

 

0.10

Total classified loans (loans rated substandard or doubtful)**

$

18,778

$

17,009

$

10,002

    

March 31, 

    

December 31, 

    

March 31, 

2023

2022

2022

Total accruing loan delinquency (past due 30 to 89 days)

 

$

10,501

 

$

6,296

 

$

4,285

Total non-accrual loans

 

4,561

 

5,161

 

3,401

Total non-performing assets*

 

4,599

 

5,200

 

3,401

Accruing loan delinquency, as a percentage of total loans, net of unearned income

 

1.07

%

0.64

%

0.44

%

Non-accrual loans, as a percentage of total loans, net of unearned income

 

0.46

 

0.52

 

0.35

Non-performing assets, as a percentage of total loans, net of unearned income, and other real estate owned and repossessed assets*

 

0.47

 

0.52

 

0.35

Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets*

 

0.34

 

0.38

 

0.26

As a percent of average loans, net of unearned income:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Annualized net charge-offs

 

0.05

 

0.17

 

0.03

Annualized provision for credit losses - loans

 

0.12

 

0.01

 

(0.17)

Total classified loans (loans rated substandard or doubtful)**

$

26,471

$

23,837

$

20,790

*

Non-performing assets are comprised of (i) loans that are on a non-accrual basis, (ii) loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest and principal payments, (iii) performing loans classified as a troubled debt restructuring and (iv)(iii) other real estate owned and repossessed assets.

**

Total classified loans include non-performing residential mortgage and consumer loans.

Overall, the Company continued to maintain good asset quality in the first sixthree months of 20222023 as evidenced by low levels of non-accrual loans, non-performing assets, and loan delinquency levels that continue to be near or below 1% of total loans. The decreaseincrease in accruing loan delinquency is primarily attributable to a decreasean increase in commercial real estate and residential mortgage loan delinquency and,delinquency. The decrease in non-accrual loans, as well as non-performing assets, reflects a decline in non-accrual residential mortgage loans which was partially offset by the transfer of a small business loan to a lesser extent, commercial loan delinquency.non-accrual status. The increase in classified loans is the result of thea risk rating downgrade of a commercial and industrial loan relationship which was partially offset by the payoff of a substandard credit during the first half of 2022.real estate loan.

The Company remains committed to prudently working with and supporting our borrowers that have been hardest hit by the pandemic by granting them loan payment modifications. Management continues to carefully monitor asset quality with a particular focus on customers that have requested payment deferrals. The Asset Quality Task Force meets at least monthly to review these particular relationships, receiving input from the business lenders regarding their ongoing discussions with the borrowers. See the disclosures regarding COVID-19 related modifications within the Non-Performing Assets Including Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDR) footnote.

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We also continue to closely monitor the loan portfolio given the number of relatively large-sized commercial and commercial real estate loans within the portfolio. As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the 25 largest credits represented 22.5%22.2% of total loans outstanding, which represents a slight increase from the second quarter of 2021December 31, 2022 when it was 22.1%21.7%.

…..ALLOWANCE FOR LOANCREDIT LOSSES…..The following table sets forth the allowance for loancredit losses and certain ratios for the periods ended (in thousands, except percentages):

    

June 30, 

    

December 31, 

    

June 30, 

 

    

March 31, 

    

December 31, 

    

March 31, 

 

2022

2021

2021

 

2023

2022

2022

 

Allowance for loan losses

$

11,568

$

12,398

$

11,752

Allowance for loan losses as

 

  

 

  

 

  

a percentage of each of the following:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Allowance for credit losses - loans

$

12,132

$

10,743

$

11,922

Allowance for credit losses - loans as a percentage of each of the following:

 

  

 

  

 

  

total loans, net of unearned income

 

1.20

%  

 

1.26

%  

 

1.18

%

 

1.24

%  

 

1.08

%  

 

1.22

%

total accruing delinquent loans

 

  

 

  

 

  

(past due 30 to 89 days)

 

519.21

 

195.68

 

617.23

total non-accrual loans

 

357.04

 

373.10

 

316.51

 

265.99

 

208.16

 

350.54

total non-performing assets

 

357.04

 

373.10

 

315.32

 

263.80

 

206.60

 

350.54

Allowance for credit losses - securities

$

1,009

$

$

Allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments

906

 

746

 

948

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…..LIQUIDITY…..The Company’s liquidity position continues to be strong duestrong. Total average deposits are $9.7 million, or 0.8%, lower when compared to effective business development efforts as well as management’s ability to retain the significant influx2022 first quarter average. The modest decrease is reflective of deposits that resulteda portion of the funds from the government stimulus programs. Also, deposit levels were positively impactedprograms leaving the balance sheet and also reflects greater pricing competition in the secondmarket to retain deposits because of the increasing national interest rates. AmeriServ Financial’s core deposit base continued to demonstrate the strength and stability that has been experienced for many years. This was true especially during the recent turmoil in the banking industry caused by the failure of two large banks in March of this year and customer fear of contagion within the industry caused deposit flight, especially uninsured deposits, from certain banks to other financial services providers. Total deposits actually grew during the first quarter of 20212023 by the Somerset County branch acquisition which more than offset the third quarter 2021 maturity of the high cost, institutional deposit.$23.3 million, or 2.1%, since year end 2022 demonstrating customer confidence in our bank. In addition the Company’sto its strong, loyal core deposit base, continues to prove to be a source of strength for the Company during periodshas several other sources of market volatility. Asliquidity including a result, through six months, total average deposits are $26.8 million, or 2.4%, higher comparedsignificant unused borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank, overnight lines of credit at correspondent banks and access to the first six months of 2021. Total deposits have demonstrated stability overFederal Reserve Discount Window. Overall, deposit volumes continue to remain at a high level by historical standards in relation to the past year as indicated bylevels experienced prior to the second quarter 2022 average balance being only $2.0 million, or 0.2%, lower than the second quarter 2021 average balance.pandemic. Deposit volumes continue to reflectdemonstrate stability since the favorable impactsecond half of government stimulus which provided support to many Americans and financial assistance to municipalities and school districts during the pandemic. Deposit volumes were also favorably impacted by the Company’s successful business development efforts.2021. The core deposit base is adequate to fund the Company’s operations. Cash flow from maturities, prepayments and amortization of securities is used to help fund loan growth.

Average short-term investments declineddemonstrated a lower average balance in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year’s first quarter by $42.2 million, or 90.6%. Despite this decline, the Company’s liquidity position remains strong. The average balance of FHLB term borrowings was lower in the first quarter of 2023 by $23.5 million, or 57.1%, as the strength of the Company’s liquidity position allowed management to let FHLB term advances mature during 2022 and not be replaced. However, given the inversion in the yield curve, FHLB term advances have rates that are lower than the cost of overnight borrowed funds. Therefore, management began replacing matured FHLB term advances during the first halfquarter of 2022 but continue to be higher than they have been historically. Although eased somewhat by the additional investment in the securities portfolio, the2023. The challenge remains as to the uncertainty regarding the duration that these increased fundsthe higher than historical level of deposits will remain on the balance sheet which will be determined by customer behavior as the economic conditions change. Diligent monitoring and management of our short-term investment position and our level of overnight borrowed funds remains a priority. Continued loan growth and prudent investment in securities are critical to achieve the best return on the remaining liquidnormal level of earning asset cash flow that occurs each month. So far in 2023, purchases of securities have slowed as more funds with management expectinghave been allocated to continue to be active with new security purchases in the second halfloan portfolio and we have been controlling the amount of 2022 given the increase in interest rates. On an end of period basis, at June 30, 2022, total interest bearing deposits and short-term investments decreased by $5.6 million since December 31, 2021. Given the increase to national interest rates experienced so far during 2022, a portion of the increased balance sheet liquidity was invested in additional securities to more profitably deploy the increased liquidity. In addition,overnight borrowed funds. First quarter 2023 loan production duringhas been slower than the more recent 2022 was more than offset by a higher than typicalfourth quarter due to loan payoffs exceeding originations. However, loan production is consistent with the level of payoff activity causing total loans to decrease sinceproduction experienced during the endfirst quarter of the 2021 by $20.7 million.2022. We strive to operate our loan to deposit ratio in a range of 80% to 100%. The Company’s loan to deposit ratio averaged 84.0%85.8% in the secondfirst quarter of 2022,2023, which indicates that the Company has ample capacity to continue to grow its loan portfolio and is strongly positioned to support our customers and our community during times of economic volatility. We are also well positioned to service our existing loan pipeline and grow our loan to deposit ratio while remaining within our guideline parameters.

Liquidity can also be analyzed by utilizing the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash and cash equivalents decreased modestly by $12.1 million$795,000 from December 31, 2021,2022, to $29.0$22.2 million at June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, due to $7.0 million of net cash used in investing activities and $6.2$16.5 million of net cash used in financing activities more than offsetting $1.1$13.9 million of net cash provided by investing activities and $1.8 million of net cash provided by operating activities. Within investing activities, cash advanced for new loans originated totaled $104.8$41.5 million and was $21.0$10.2 million lower than the $125.8$51.8 million of cash received from loan principal payments. Within financing activities, total short-term borrowings decreased by $35.7 million, total FHLB borrowings decreased by $8.6$3.6 million while total deposits increased by $3.4

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$23.3 million. Within operating activities, $7.5$1.9 million of mortgage loans held for sale were originated while $7.4$1.6 million of mortgage loans were sold into the secondary market.

The holding company had $9.5$9.1 million of cash, short-term investments, and investment securities at June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, which represents a $149,000 increase$495,000 decrease from the holding company’s cash position since the end of the fourth quarter of 2021.December 31, 2022. Dividend payments from our subsidiaries also provide ongoing cash to the holding company. At June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, our subsidiary Bank had $12.5$11.9 million of cash available for immediate dividends to the holding company under applicable regulatory formulas. Management follows a policy that limits dividend payments from the Trust Company to 75% of annual net income. Overall, we believe that the holding company has sufficient liquidity to meet its subordinated debt interest payments and its new increased dividend payout level with respect to its common stock.

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reducing assets or increasing liabilities. Sources of asset liquidity are provided by short-term investments, interest bearing deposits with banks, and federal funds sold. These assets totaled $29.0$22.2 million and $41.1$23.0 million at June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. Maturing and repaying loans, as well as the monthly cash flow associated with mortgage-backed securities and security maturities are other significant sources of asset liquidity for the Company.

Liability liquidity can be met by attracting deposits with competitive rates, using repurchase agreements, buying federal funds, or utilizing the facilities of the Federal Reserve or the FHLB systems. The Company utilizes a variety of these methods of liability liquidity. Additionally, the Company’s subsidiary bank is a member of the FHLB, which provides the opportunity to obtain short-short-term to longer-term advances based upon the Company’s investment in certain residential mortgage, commercial real estate, and commercial and industrial loans. At June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company had $390$318 million of overnight borrowing availability at the FHLB, $42 million of short-term borrowing availability at the Federal Reserve Bank and $35 million of unsecured federal funds lines with correspondent banks. The Company believes it has ample liquidity available to fund outstanding loan commitments if they were fully drawn upon.

…..CAPITAL RESOURCES…..The Bank meaningfully exceeds all regulatory capital ratios for each of the periods presented and is considered well capitalized. The Company’s common equity tier 1 capital ratio was 10.65%10.52%, the tier 1 capital ratio was 10.65%10.52%, and the total capital ratio was 14.33%14.17% at June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The Company’s tier 1 leverage ratio was 8.40%8.46% at June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. We anticipate that we will maintain our strong capital ratios throughout the remainder of 2022.2023. There is a particular emphasis on ensuring that the subsidiary bank has appropriate levels of capital to support its non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan concentration, which stood at 342%340% of regulatory capital at June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.

Our focus is on preserving capital to support customer lending and allow the Company to take advantage of business opportunities as they arise. We currently believe that we have sufficient capital and earnings power to continue to pay our common stock cash dividend at its increasedcurrent rate of $0.03 per quarter. While the Company has frequently executed common stock buyback programs in the past, we presently do not have one in place due to the drop in our tangible common equity ratio to 6.92%(1) as a result of the decline in value of our AFS securities portfolio. At June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company had approximately 17.1 million common shares outstanding.

The Basel III capital standards establish the minimum capital levels in addition to the well capitalized requirements under the federal banking regulations prompt corrective action. The capital rules also impose a 2.5% capital conservation buffer (CCB) on top of the three minimum risk-weighted asset ratios. Banking institutions that fail to meet the effective minimum ratios once the CCB is taken into account will be subject to constraints on capital distributions, including dividends and share repurchases, and certain discretionary executive compensation. The severity of the constraints depends on the amount of the shortfall and the institution’s “eligible retained income” (four quarter trailing net income, net of distributions and tax effects not reflected in net income). The Company and the Bank meet all capital requirements, including the CCB, and continue to be committed to maintaining strong capital levels that exceed regulatory requirements while also supporting balance sheet growth and providing a return to our shareholders.

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Under the Basel III capital standards, the minimum capital ratios are:

MINIMUM CAPITAL RATIO

 

MINIMUM

PLUS CAPITAL

 

    

CAPITAL RATIO

    

CONSERVATION BUFFER

 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

4.5

%  

7.0

%

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 

6.0

 

8.5

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

 

8.0

 

10.5

Tier 1 capital to total average consolidated assets

 

4.0

 

  

(1) Non-GAAP financial information, see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” later in this MD&A.

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…..INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY…..The following table presents an analysis of the sensitivity inherent in the Company’s net interest income and market value of portfolio equity. The interest rate scenarios in the table compare the Company’s base forecast, which was prepared using a flat interest rate scenario, to scenarios that reflect immediate interest rate changes of 100 and 200 basis points. Note that we suspended the 200 basis point downward rate shock since it has little value due to the absolute low level of interest rates. Each rate scenario contains unique prepayment and repricing assumptions that are applied to the Company’s existing balance sheet that was developed under the flat interest rate scenario.

VARIABILITY OF

    

CHANGE IN

 

NET INTEREST

MARKET VALUE OF

INTEREST RATE SCENARIO

    

INCOME

    

PORTFOLIO EQUITY

    

VARIABILITY OF NET INTEREST INCOME

    

CHANGE IN MARKET VALUE OF PORTFOLIO EQUITY

200 bp increase

2.4

%  

4.7

%  

0.7

%  

4.1

%  

100 bp increase

 

1.1

 

4.0

 

0.4

 

2.9

100 bp decrease

 

(2.1)

 

(6.9)

 

(0.4)

 

(5.4)

200 bp decrease

 

(1.6)

 

(14.0)

The Company believes that its overall interest rate risk position is well controlled. The execution of a $50 million interest rate hedge, during the first quarter of 2023, to fix the cost of certain deposits that are indexed and move with short-term interest rates brought the Company’s variability of net interest income to a more neutral position. The variability of net interest income is positive in the upward rate shocks due to the Company’s short duration investment securities portfolio and the scheduled repricing of loans tied to an index, such as SOFR or prime. Also, the Company will continue its disciplined approach to price its core deposit accounts in a controlled but competitive manner. The variability of net interest income is negative in the 100 basis point downward rate scenarioscenarios as the Company has more exposure to assets repricing downward to a greater extent than liabilities due to the absolute low level of interest rates.liabilities. The fed funds rate is currently at a targeted range of 1.50%4.75% to 1.75%5.00% as the Federal Reserve took action several timestwice in 2022the first quarter of 2023 to increase the rate a total of 15050 basis points. Further, there is an expectation of additional short-term interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve throughout the remainder of 2022. The market value of portfolio equity increases in the upward rate shocks due to the improved value of the Company’s core deposit base. Negative variability of market value of portfolio equity occurs in the downward rate shockshocks due to a reduced value for core deposits.

…..OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS…..The Company incurs off-balance sheet risks in the normal course of business in order to meet the financing needs of its customers. These risks derive from commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such commitments and standby letters of credit involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The Company had various outstanding commitments to extend credit approximating $236.1 million and standby letters of credit of $12.1$8.7 million as of June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to these commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by their contractual amounts. The Company uses the same credit and collateral policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as for all other lending.

..RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES…..The tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share are considered to be non-GAAP measures and are calculated by dividing tangible equity by tangible assets or shares outstanding. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide information to investors that is useful in understanding its financial condition. This non-GAAP data should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, and is not a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. Limitations associated with non-GAAP financial measures include the risks that persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items included in these measures, and, because not all companies use the same calculation of tangible common equity and tangible assets, this presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures calculated by other companies.

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The following table sets forth the calculation of the Company’s tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands, except share and ratio data):

March 31, 

    

December 31, 

    

2023

2022

Total shareholders’ equity

$

105,899

 

$

106,178

 

Less: Intangible assets

 

13,731

 

 

13,739

 

Tangible common equity

 

92,168

 

 

92,439

 

Total assets

 

1,345,957

 

 

1,363,874

 

Less: Intangible assets

 

13,731

 

 

13,739

 

Tangible assets

 

1,332,226

 

1,350,135

Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)

 

6.92

%

 

6.85

%

Total shares outstanding

 

17,147,270

 

17,117,617

Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)

$

5.38

$

5.40

..CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES…..The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Accounting and reporting policies for the pension liability, allowance for loancredit losses (related to investment securities, loans, and unfunded commitments), intangible assets, income taxes, and investment securitiesderivatives (interest rate swaps/hedge) are deemed critical because they involve the use of estimates and require significant management judgments. Application of assumptions different than those used by the Company could result in material changes in the Company’s financial position or results of operation.

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ACCOUNT — Pension liability

BALANCE SHEET REFERENCE — Other assets

INCOME STATEMENT REFERENCE — Salaries and employee benefits and Other expense

DESCRIPTION

Pension costs and liabilities are dependent on assumptions used in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include discount rates, benefits earned, interest costs, expected return on plan assets, mortality rates, and other factors. In accordance with GAAP, actual results that differ from the assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods and, therefore, generally affect recognized expense and the recorded obligation of future periods. While management believes that the assumptions used are appropriate, differences in actual experience or changes in assumptions may affect the Company’s pension obligations and future expense. Additionally, pension expense can also be impacted by settlement accounting charges if the amount of employee selected lump sum distributions exceed the total amount of service and interest component costs of the net periodic pension cost in a particular year. Our pension benefits are described further in Note 1716 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

ACCOUNT — Allowance for LoanCredit Losses

BALANCE SHEET REFERENCE — Investment securities, net of allowance for credit losses, Allowance for loancredit losses – loans, Other liabilities

INCOME STATEMENT REFERENCE — Provision (credit) for loancredit losses

DESCRIPTION

Effective January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13) and subsequent related updates. This standard replaces the incurred loss methodology for recognizing credit losses and requires the Company to measure the current expected credit losses (CECL) on financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans and held to maturity (HTM) securities, and off-balance sheet credit exposures such as unfunded commitments. In addition, ASU 2016-13 requires credit losses on available for sale (AFS) debt securities to be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down when management does not intend to sell or believes that it is not more likely than not they will be required to sell the security.

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Company’s agency and mortgage-backed securities are issued by U.S. government entities and agencies and are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major rating agencies, and have a long history of no credit losses. As such, no allowance for credit losses has been established for these securities. The allowance for credit losses on the taxable municipal, corporate, and other bonds within the held to maturity securities portfolio is calculated using the PD/LGD method. The calculation is completed on a quarterly basis using the default studies provided by an industry leading source.

The Company measures expected credit losses on available for sale debt securities when the Company does not intend to sell, or when it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For available for sale debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Company considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this evaluation indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, equal to the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis.

The allowance for credit losses (ACL) is a valuation reserve established and maintained by charges against income and is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans, or portions thereof, are charged-off against the ACL when they are deemed uncollectible.

The ACL is an estimate of expected credit losses, measured over the contractual life of a loan, that considers our historical loss experience, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. Determination of an appropriate ACL is inherently subjective and may have significant changes from period to period. The methodology for determining the ACL has two main components: evaluation of expected credit losses for certain groups of homogeneous loans that share similar risk characteristics and evaluation of loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans.

The allowance for credit losses is calculated with the objective of maintaining reserve levels believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated probablecurrent expected credit losses. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the credit portfolio and other relevant factors. However, this quarterly evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates, including, among others, likelihood of customer default, loss given default, exposure at default, the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, value of collateral, estimated losses on consumer loans and residential mortgages, and general amounts for historical loss experience.estimates. This process also considers economic conditions, uncertainties in estimating lossesfor a reasonable and inherent risks in the various credit portfolios.supportable forecast period of two years. All of these factors may be susceptible to significant change. Also, the allocation of the allowance for credit losses to specific loan pools is based on historical loss trends and management’s judgment concerning those trends.

Commercial and commercial real estate loans are the largest category of credits and the most sensitive to changes in assumptions and judgments underlying the determination of the allowance for loan losses. Approximately $8.9 million, or 77%, of the total allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2022 has been allocated to these two loan categories. This allocation also considers other relevant factors such as actual versus estimated losses, economic trends, delinquencies, levels of non-performing and troubled debt restructured (TDR) loans, concentrations of credit, trends in loan volume, experience and depth of management, examination and audit results, effects of any changes in lending policies and trends in policy, financial information and documentation exceptions. To the extent actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provision for loancredit losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods.

The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which it is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life.

ACCOUNT — Intangible assets

BALANCE SHEET REFERENCE — Intangible assets

INCOME STATEMENT REFERENCE — Other expense

DESCRIPTION

The Company considers our accounting policies related to goodwill and core deposit intangible to be critical because the assumptions or judgment used in determining the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in past acquisitions are subjective and complex. As a result, changes in these assumptions or judgment could have a significant impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

The fair value of acquired assets and liabilities, including the resulting goodwill and core deposit intangible, was based either on quoted market prices or provided by other third party sources, when available. When third party information was not available, estimates were made in good faith by management primarily through the use of internal

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susceptible to significant changes. The Company routinely utilizes the services of an independent third party that is regarded within the banking industry as an expert in valuing core deposits to monitor the ongoing value and changes in the Company’s core deposit base. These core deposit valuation updates are based upon specific data provided from statistical analysis of the Company’s own deposit behavior to estimate the duration of these non-maturity deposits combined with market interest rates and other economic factors.

Goodwill arising from business combinations represents the value attributable to unidentifiable intangible elements in the business acquired. The Company’s goodwill relates to value inherent in the banking and wealth management businesses, and the value is dependent upon the Company’s ability to provide quality, cost-effective services in the face of free competition from other market participants on a regional basis. This ability relies upon continuing investments in processing systems, the development of value-added service features and the ease of use of the Company’s services. As such, goodwill value is supported ultimately by revenue that is driven by the volume of business transacted and the loyalty of the Company’s deposit and customer base over a longer time frame. The quality and value of a Company’s assets is also an important factor to consider when performing goodwill impairment testing. A decline in earnings as a result of a lack of growth or the inability to deliver cost-effective value added services over sustained periods can lead to the impairment of goodwill.

Goodwill, which has an indefinite useful life, is tested for impairment at least annually and written down and charged to results of operations only in periods in which the recorded value is more than the estimated fair value. The core deposit intangible, which is a wasting asset, is amortized and reported in other expense for a period of ten years using the sum of the years digits amortization method.

ACCOUNT — Income Taxes

BALANCE SHEET REFERENCE — Net deferred tax asset and Net deferred tax liability

INCOME STATEMENT REFERENCE — Provision for income taxes

DESCRIPTION

The provision for income taxes is the sum of income taxes both currently payable and deferred. The changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the changes in differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the basis of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates that management estimates will be in effect when the differences reverse. This income tax review is completed on a quarterly basis.

In relation to recording the provision for income taxes, management must estimate the future tax rates applicable to the reversal of tax differences, make certain assumptions regarding whether tax differences are permanent or temporary and the related timing of the expected reversal. Also, estimates are made as to whether taxable operating income in future periods will be sufficient to fully recognize any gross deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely, we must increase our provision for taxes by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that we estimate will not ultimately be recoverable. Alternatively, we may make estimates about the potential usage of deferred tax assets that decrease our valuation allowances. As of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we believe that all of the deferred tax assets recorded on our balance sheet will ultimately be recovered and that no valuation allowances were needed.

In addition, the calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. We recognize liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. If we ultimately determine that payment of these amounts is unnecessary, we reverse the liability and recognize a tax benefit during the period in which we determine that the liability is no longer necessary. We record an additional charge in our provision for taxes in the period in which we determine that the recorded tax liability is less than we expect the ultimate assessment to be.

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ACCOUNT — Investment SecuritiesDerivatives (interest rate swaps/hedges)

BALANCE SHEET REFERENCE — Investment securitiesOther assets and Other liabilities

INCOME STATEMENT REFERENCE — Net realized gains on investment securitiesOther income

DESCRIPTION

Available-for-saleThe Company periodically enters into derivative instruments to meet the financing, interest rate and held-to-maturity securities are reviewed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment. equity risk management needs of its customers or the Bank.

The review includes an analysis ofCompany recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the factsConsolidated Balance Sheets and circumstances of each individual investment suchmeasures those instruments at fair value. For derivatives designated as the severity of loss, the length of time the fair value has been below cost, the expectation for that security’s performance, the creditworthiness of the issuer and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the security to recovery. A declinehedges, changes in value that is considered to be other-than-temporary is recorded as a loss within non-interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. At June 30, 2022, the unrealized losses in the available-for-sale securities portfolio were comprised of securities issued by government agencies or government sponsored agencies and certain high quality corporate and taxable municipal securities. The Company believes the unrealized losses are primarily a result of increases in market yields from the time of purchase. In general, as market yields rise, the value of securities will decrease; as market yields fall, the fair value of securities will increase. Management generally views changesthe derivative and hedged item related to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. Changes in fair value caused by changesof derivatives designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges, to the extent they are effective as hedges, are recorded in other comprehensive loss, net of deferred taxes and are subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. Any hedge ineffectiveness would be recognized in the income statement line item pertaining to the hedged item.

To accommodate the needs of our customers and support the Company’s asset/liability positioning, we may enter into interest rates as temporary; therefore,rate swap agreements with customers and a large financial institution that specializes in these securities have not been classified as other-than-temporarily impaired. Management has also concludedtypes of transactions. The Company enters into offsetting positions to minimize interest rate and equity risk to the Company. These derivative financial instruments are reported at fair value with any resulting gain or loss recorded in current period earnings in amounts that basedoffset. These instruments and their offsetting positions are recorded in other assets and other liabilities on current information we expect to continue to receive scheduled interest payments as well as the entire principal balance. Furthermore, management does not intend to sell these securities and does not believe it will be required to sell these securities before they recover in value.Consolidated Balance Sheets.

…..FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT…..

THE STRATEGIC FOCUS:

AmeriServ Financial is committed to increasing shareholder value by striving for consistently improving financial performance; providing our customers with products and exceptional service for every step in their lifetime financial journey; cultivating an employee atmosphere rooted in trust, empowerment and growth; and serving our communities through employee involvement and a philanthropic spirit. We will strive to provide our shareholders with consistently improved financial performance; the products, services and know-how needed to forge lasting banking for life customer relationships; a work environment that challenges and rewards staff; and the manpower and financial resources needed to make a difference in the communities we serve. Our strategic initiatives will focus on these four key constituencies:

Shareholders — We strive to increase earnings per share; identifying and managing revenue growth and expense control; and managing risk. Our goal is to increase value for AmeriServ shareholders by growing earnings per share and narrowing the financial performance gap between AmeriServ and its peer banks. We try to return earnings to shareholders through a combination of dividends and share repurchases (none currently authorized) subject to maintaining sufficient capital to support balance sheet growth and economic uncertainty. We strive to educate our employee base as to the meaning/importance of earnings per share as a performance measure. We will develop a value added combination for increasing revenue and controlling expenses that is rooted in developing and offering high-quality financial products and services; an existing branch network; electronic banking capabilities with 24/7 convenience; and providing truly exceptional customer service. We will explore branch consolidation opportunities and further leverage union affiliated revenue streams, prudently manage the Company’s risk profile to improve asset yields and increase profitability and continue to identify and implement technological opportunities and advancements to drive efficiency for the holding company and its affiliates.
Customers — The Company expects to provide exceptional customer service, identifying opportunities to enhance the Banking for Life philosophy by providing products and services to meet the financial needs in every step through a customer’s life cycle, and further defining the role technology plays in anticipating and satisfying customer needs. We anticipate providing leading banking systems and solutions to improve and enhance customers’ Banking for Life experience. We will provide customers with a comprehensive offering of

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meet the needs of the next generation of AmeriServ customers without abandoning the needs of our existing demographic.
Staff — We are committed to developing high-performing employees, establishing and maintaining a culture of trust and effectively and efficiently managing staff attrition. We will employ a work force succession plan to manage anticipated staff attrition while identifying and grooming high performing staff members to assume positions with greater responsibility within the organization. We will employ technological systems and solutions to provide staff with the tools they need to perform more efficiently and effectively.
Communities — We will continue to promote and encourage employee community involvement and leadership while fostering a positive corporate image. This will be accomplished by demonstrating our commitment to the communities we serve through assistance in providing affordable housing programs for low-to-moderate-income families; donations to qualified charities; and the time and talent contributions of AmeriServ staff to a wide-range of charitable and civic organizations.

This Form 10-Q contains various forward-looking statements and includes assumptions concerning the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates, intentions, operations, future results, and prospects, including statements that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations, are subject to risk and uncertainties and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q, even if subsequently made available on our website or otherwise, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Form 10-Q. In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company provides the following cautionary statement identifying important factors (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) which could cause the actual results or events to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by the forward-looking statements and related assumptions.

Such factors include the following: (i) the effect of changing regional and national economic conditions; (ii) the effects of trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve; (iii) significant changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds; (iv) inflation, stock and bond market, and monetary fluctuations; (v) credit risks of commercial, real estate, consumer, and other lending activities; (vi) changes in federal and state banking and financial services laws and regulations;regulations and supervisory actions by such regulators, including bank failures; (vii) the presence in the Company’s market area of competitors with greater financial resources than the Company; (viii) the timely development of competitive new products and services by the Company and the acceptance of those products and services by customers and regulators (when required); (ix) the willingness of customers to substitute competitors’ products and services for those of the Company and vice versa; (x) changes in consumer spending and savings habits; (xi) unanticipated regulatory or judicial proceedings; (xii) potential risks and uncertainties also include those relating to the durationimpact of the COVID-19 outbreak and its variants and actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to containin response; (xiii) expense and reputational impact on the outbreak or to treatCompany as a result of its impact, including the distributionongoing proxy contest; and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines; and (xiii)(xiv) other external developments which could materially impact the Company’s operational and financial performance.

The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive, and neither such list nor any forward-looking statement takes into account the impact that any future acquisition may have on the Company and on any such forward-looking statement.

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Item 3…..QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK…..

The Company manages market risk, which for the Company is primarily interest rate risk, through its asset liability management process and committee, see further discussion in Interest Rate Sensitivity section of the MD&A.

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Item 4…..CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES…..

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and the operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer along with the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, are effective.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls. Effective January 1, 2023, AmeriServ Financial Inc. adopted CECL. The Company designed new controls and modified existing controls as part of this adoption. These additional controls over financial reporting included controls over model creation and design, model governance, assumptions, and expanded controls over loan level data. There have beenwere no other changes in AmeriServ Financial Inc.’sthe Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f)) that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or isare reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II   Other Information

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

There are no material proceedings to which the Company or any of our subsidiaries are a party or by which, to the Company’s knowledge, we, or any of our subsidiaries, are threatened. All legal proceedings presently pending or threatened against the Company or our subsidiaries involve routine litigation incidental to our business or that of the subsidiary involved and are not material in respect to the amount in controversy.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not Applicable

Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5.   Other Information

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Item 6.   Exhibits

3.1

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation as amended through August 11, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-176869) filed on September 16, 2011).

3.2

Bylaws, as amended and restated on April 2, 2020 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current report on Form 8-K filed on April 6, 2020).

15.1

Report of S.R. Snodgrass, P.C. regarding unaudited interim financial statement information.

15.2

Awareness Letter of S.R. Snodgrass, P.C.

31.1

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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Includes the following financial and related information from AMERISERV FINANCIAL, INC.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of and for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited), (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Income (unaudited), (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited), (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited), and (vi) Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q formatted in Inline XBRL.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

AmeriServ Financial, Inc.

Registrant

Date: August 10, 2022May 12, 2023

/s/ Jeffrey A. Stopko

Jeffrey A. Stopko

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 10, 2022May 12, 2023

/s/ Michael D. Lynch

Michael D. Lynch

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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