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LINKBANCORP, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Declares Dividend

2026-01-26 16:05 ET - News Release

LINKBANCORP, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Declares Dividend

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LINKBANCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNKB) (the "Company"), the parent company of LINKBANK (the "Bank"), reported net income of $2.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to net income of $7.8 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Excluding expenses associated with the pending merger with Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. ("Burke & Herbert") and other non-core expenses, adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision net income was $11.7 million1 for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $11.0 million1 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $33.5 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, compared to $26.2 million, or $0.71 for the year ended December 31, 2024. Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 were adversely affected by increased provision expense primarily related to a specific reserve established for a single commercial credit (the "Commercial Relationship") with total exposure of $5.0 million, requiring a full impairment, with an after-tax effect of $4.0 million. The determination of this reserve resulted from concerns with the Commercial Relationship raised during the fourth quarter of 2025, leading to the identification of purported fraudulent activity in January 2026.

Additionally, the Company announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share of common stock which is expected to be paid on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 27, 2026.


 
 (1) See Appendix A - Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the computation of this Non-GAAP measure.

FULL YEAR 2025 HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Annual Earnings Grow 26.8% over Prior Year. Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2025 were $33.5 million, or $0.90 per diluted share compared to $26.2 million, or $0.71 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 26.8%. Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision net income grew 20% year over year from $34.8 million1 for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $41.8 million1 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
  • 15.7% Year over Year Increase in Tangible Book Value. Book value per share increased to $8.18 at December 31, 2025 compared to $8.16 at September 30, 2025 and $7.50 at December 31, 2024. Tangible book value per share increased to $6.201 at December 31, 2025 compared to $6.151 at September 30, 2025 and $5.361 at December 31, 2024.
  • Expanding Deposit Franchise with 10.9% Annual Growth. Total deposits at December 31, 2025 were $2.55 billion compared to $2.67 billion at September 30, 2025 and $2.45 billion at December 31, 2024, representing an annual increase of $256.3 million2, or 10.9%, adjusting for the impact of the sale of banking operations and branches in New Jersey, including related loans and deposits (the "Branch Sale") and changes in brokered deposits.
  • Robust Commercial Loan Growth. Total loans at December 31, 2025 were $2.56 billion, compared to $2.46 billion at September 30, 2025 and $2.35 billion at December 31, 2024, representing an annualized increase of $307.1 million2 or 13.1% annualized excluding the impact of the Branch Sale.
  • Strategic Merger with Burke & Herbert. On December 18, 2025, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Burke & Herbert, the parent company of Burke & Herbert Bank, under which the companies will combine in an all-stock combination, valued at approximately $354.2 million or $9.38 per share of Company common stock, based on the closing price for Burke & Herbert's common stock of $69.45 as of December 17, 2025, the day prior to the merger announcement. When the transaction is complete, the combined organization will be a leading Mid-Atlantic community banking franchise with approximately $11.0 billion in assets. Completion of the proposed transaction is subject to receiving the requisite approvals of each party's shareholders, receipt of all required regulatory approvals, and fulfillment of other customary closing conditions.

 
 (1) See Appendix A - Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the computation of this Non-GAAP measure.



 
 (2) See Loan and Deposit tables for total loan and deposit growth reconciliations.

"Overall, we were pleased with the core performance reflected in our quarterly and annual results, despite the impact of the required provision for a single commercial lending relationship," said Andrew Samuel, Chief Executive Officer of LINKBANCORP. "Annual net income reached an all-time high on strong growth in net interest income, continued progress in fee income and continued discipline in operating expenses. Looking ahead to 2026, we are excited to build on our strong organic growth, deliver exceptional service to our clients, and prepare for a successful merger with Burke & Herbert to create value for our shareholders."

Income Statement
Net interest income before the provision for credit losses for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $27.1 million compared to $26.4 million in the third quarter of 2025 and $25.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily driven by the significant growth in average earnings assets. Net interest margin was 3.74% for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 3.75% for the third quarter of 2025, and 3.85% for the fourth quarter of 2024. The spread on interest rates was stable quarter over quarter as the average loan yield decreased from 6.26% for the third quarter of 2025 to 6.22% for the fourth quarter of 2025, while the cost of funds decreased from 2.34% for the third quarter of 2025 to 2.32% for the fourth quarter of 2025. Interest income from purchase accounting accretion during the fourth quarter of 2025 was approximately $150 thousand less than that recognized in the third quarter of 2025 and $813 thousand less than the fourth quarter of 2024.

Noninterest income increased slightly quarter-over-quarter to $2.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $2.8 million for the third quarter of 2025. Year-over-year, noninterest income increased $326 thousand from $2.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Noninterest expense for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $19.5 million compared to $18.2 million for the third quarter of 2025 and $18.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase resulted primarily from an increased incentive compensation accrual, which was driven by achievement of organic growth goals, as well as a $500 thousand impairment on assets included in other expense.

Income tax expense was $1.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting an effective tax rate of 26.1% compared to $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2025, reflecting an effective tax rate of 21.7% and $2.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting an effective tax rate of 21.9%.

Balance Sheet
Total assets were $3.07 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to $3.12 billion at September 30, 2025 and $2.88 billion at December 31, 2024. Deposits and net loans as of December 31, 2025 totaled $2.55 billion and $2.53 billion, respectively, compared to deposits and net loans of $2.67 billion and $2.43 billion, respectively at September 30, 2025 and $2.36 billion and $2.23 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2024. Deposits and net loans exclude recorded balances held for sale in the Branch Sale of $93.6 million and $91.8 million, respectively, at December 31, 2024, which are reflected within liabilities held for sale and assets held for sale.

Total loans at December 31, 2025 were $2.56 billion, compared to $2.46 billion at September 30, 2025, representing an increase of $99.8 million, with the majority of the growth in commercial loans. For the full year, total loans have increased $307.1 million2 from December 31, 2024, excluding the impact of the Branch Sale, or 13.1% annualized. Total commercial loan commitments originated in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $199.4 million with funded balances of $132.7 million. The average commercial loan commitment originated during the fourth quarter of 2025 totaled approximately $1.1 million with an average outstanding funded balance of $750 thousand. Total deposits at December 31, 2025 were $2.55 billion compared to $2.67 billion at September 30, 2025, representing a decrease of $113.3 million or -4.3% annualized driven by seasonal outflows related primarily to professional services and commercial clients. For the full year, total deposits have increased $256.3 million2 from December 31, 2024, or 10.9%, adjusting for the impact of the Branch Sale and changes in brokered deposits. Noninterest bearing deposits totaled $603.7 million at December 31, 2025, down from $640.1 million at September 30, 2025. Brokered deposits decreased $40.0 million to $35.0 million at December 31, 2025. Average deposits increased $57.4 million, or 2.3%, to $2.56 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $2.50 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. This continued growth reflects our focus on developing deep relationships with our retail, professional services, and commercial clients to build a strong deposit franchise.

The Company continues to maintain strong on-balance sheet liquidity, as total cash, cash equivalents, and securities available for sale were $314.9 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $462.1 million at September 30, 2025 and $311.7 million at December 31, 2024. Available sources of liquidity remain stable, with total availability of sources of liquidity of $1.31 billion at December 31, 2025.

Shareholders' equity increased to $306.4 million at December 31, 2025 from $305.5 million at September 30, 2025. Book value per share increased to $8.18 at December 31, 2025 compared to $8.16 at September 30, 2025. Tangible book value per share increased to $6.201 at December 31, 2025 compared to $6.151 at September 30, 2025 and $5.361 at December 31, 2024, representing 15.7% growth year over year.


 
 (1) See Appendix A - Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the computation of this Non-GAAP measure.



 
 (2) See Loan and Deposit tables for total loan and deposit growth reconciliations.

Asset Quality
The Company recorded a $6.6 million provision for credit losses during the fourth quarter of 2025, $5.0 million of which related to a specific reserve for the Commercial Relationship referenced above. As noted above, the impairment resulted from concerns with the Commercial Relationship raised during the fourth quarter of 2025, leading to the identification of purported fraudulent activity in January 2026. The Company is pursuing all available sources of recovery. Based on the Company's review of the circumstances of the purported fraudulent activity involving this borrower, the Company believes this incident is an isolated occurrence and not indicative of a broader increase in exposure to fraud-related losses in connection with its lending businesses. The remaining $1.6 million in provision recorded was driven by the strong loan growth experienced in the fourth quarter.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company's non-performing assets decreased to $24.4 million, representing 0.79% of total assets, compared to $24.6 million, representing 0.79% of total assets at September 30, 2025, resulting from the successful sale of multiple properties from one credit relationship, offset by the addition of the Commercial Relationship. Loans 30-89 days past due at December 31, 2025 were $8.22 million, representing 0.32% of total loans compared to $4.73 million or 0.19% of total loans at September 30, 2025 and $2.89 million or 0.13% of total loans at December 31, 2024. The increase was driven entirely by the inclusion of the Commercial Relationship, without which loans 30-89 days past due at December 31, 2025 would have decreased to $3.24 million.

The allowance for credit losses for loans was $31.7 million, or 1.24% of total loans held for investment at December 31, 2025, compared to $25.3 million, or 1.03% of total loans held for investment at September 30, 2025. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses for loans to nonperforming assets was 129.85% at December 31, 2025, compared to 102.90% at September 30, 2025. The increase in the allowance for credit losses was primarily due to the $5.0 million specific reserve for the Commercial Relationship.

The Company recorded $57 thousand in net recoveries during the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $300 thousand in net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2025.

Capital
The Bank's regulatory capital ratios were well in excess of regulatory minimums to be considered "well capitalized" as of December 31, 2025. The Bank's Total Capital Ratio and Tier 1 Capital Ratio were 12.07% and 10.94% respectively, at December 31, 2025, compared to 12.31% and 11.39%, respectively, at September 30, 2025 and 11.55% and 10.74%, respectively, at December 31, 2024. The Company's ratio of Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets was 7.75%1 at December 31, 2025 compared to 7.56%1 at September 30, 2025 and 7.16%1 at December 31, 2024.


 
 (1) See Appendix A - Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the computation of this Non-GAAP measure.

ABOUT LINKBANCORP, Inc.

LINKBANCORP, Inc. was formed in 2018 with a mission to positively impact lives through community banking. Its subsidiary bank, LINKBANK, is a Pennsylvania state-chartered bank serving individuals, families, nonprofits and business clients throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, through 24 client solutions centers and www.linkbank.com. LINKBANCORP, Inc. common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "LNKB". For further company information, visit ir.linkbancorp.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of current or historical fact and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "projects," "may," "will," "should," and other similar expressions can be used to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the following: costs or difficulties associated with newly developed or acquired operations; changes in general economic trends, including inflation, tariffs and changes in interest rates; increased competition; changes in consumer demand for financial services; our ability to control costs and expenses; adverse developments in borrower industries and, in particular, declines in real estate values; changes in and compliance with federal and state laws that regulate our business and capital levels; our ability to raise capital as needed; and the effects of any cybersecurity breaches. In addition, factors from the proposed merger with Burke & Herbert that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Burke & Herbert and the Company; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Burke & Herbert or the Company; the possibility that the proposed transaction will not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder or other approvals are not received or other conditions to the closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all, or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated (and the risk that required regulatory approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction); the ability of Burke & Herbert and the Company to meet expectations regarding the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatments of the proposed transaction; the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of the common stock of either or both parties to the proposed transaction; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction will not be realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where Burke & Herbert and the Company do business; certain restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact the parties' ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; the possibility that the parties may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in the merger within the expected timeframes or at all and to successfully integrate the Company's operations and those of Burke & Herbert; such integration may be more difficult, time- consuming or costly than expected; revenues following the proposed transaction may be lower than expected; Burke & Herbert's and the Company's success in executing their respective business plans and strategies and managing the risks involved in the foregoing; the dilution caused by Burke & Herbert's issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with the proposed transaction; effects of the announcement, pendency or completion of the proposed transaction on the ability of Burke & Herbert and the Company to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers, and on their operating results and businesses generally; and risks related to the potential impact of general economic, political and market factors on the companies or the proposed transaction and other factors that may affect future results of Burke & Herbert and the Company; and the other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of each of Burke & Herbert's and the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and other reports Burke & Herbert and the Company file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except as required by law. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, Burke & Herbert will file a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC to register the shares of Burke & Herbert common stock to be issued in connection with the proposed transaction. The registration statement will include a joint proxy statement of Burke & Herbert and the Company, which also constitutes a prospectus of Burke & Herbert, that will be sent to shareholders of Burke & Herbert and shareholders of the Company seeking certain approvals related to the proposed transaction. Each of Burke & Herbert and the Company may file with the SEC other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any offer or sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES ARE URGED TO READ, WHEN AVAILABLE, THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4, THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BURKE & HERBERT, THE COMPANY AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and shareholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the registration statement, including the joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other relevant documents filed with the SEC containing information about Burke & Herbert and the Company, without charge, at the SEC's website www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by Burke & Herbert will be made available free of charge in the "Investor Relations" section of Burke & Herbert's website, www.burkeandherbertbank.com, under the heading "Financials." Copies of documents filed with the SEC by the Company will be made available free of charge in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website, www.linkbank.com, under the heading "Financials." The information on Burke & Herbert's or the Company's respective websites is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this press release or incorporated into other filings either company makes with the SEC.

Participants in Solicitation
Burke & Herbert, the Company, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders of Burke & Herbert and shareholders of the Company in respect of the proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information regarding Burke & Herbert's directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, and certain other documents filed by Burke & Herbert with the SEC. Information regarding the Company's directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on April 17, 2025, and certain other documents filed by the Company with the SEC. Other information regarding the participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC. Free copies of these documents, when available, may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

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   LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                                                  
   
   Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)






                                                                            December 31, 2025                    September 30,  June 30,   March 31,
                                                                                                                      2025          2025        2025    December 31, 2024



 
            (In Thousands, except share and per share data)



 
            ASSETS



 Noninterest-bearing cash equivalents                                                $15,482                           $15,321    $15,319      $14,830            $13,834



 Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions                                    36,811                           178,832    139,764      205,352            152,266



 Cash and cash equivalents                                                            52,293                           194,153    155,083      220,182            166,100



 Securities available for sale, at fair value                                        262,620                           267,930    169,569      159,183            145,590



 Securities held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses                      25,485                            26,595     26,809       27,662             31,508



 Loans receivable, gross                                                           2,556,729                         2,456,977  2,356,609    2,273,941          2,255,749



 Allowance for credit losses - loans                                                (31,674)                         (25,342)  (24,651)    (26,619)          (26,435)



 Loans receivable, net                                                             2,525,055                         2,431,635  2,331,958    2,247,322          2,229,314



 Investments in restricted bank stock                                                  7,735                             4,791      4,821        4,780              5,209



 Premises and equipment, net                                                          15,957                            15,822     15,861       17,920             18,029



 Right-of-Use Asset - premises                                                        15,225                            15,632     15,410       14,537             14,913



 Bank-owned life insurance                                                            53,708                            53,263     52,943       52,507             52,079



 Goodwill and other intangible assets                                                 74,172                            75,213     76,296       77,379             79,761



 Deferred tax asset                                                                   15,952                            15,003     16,474       16,729             18,866



 Assets held for sale                                                                                                                                          94,146



 Accrued interest receivable and other assets                                         21,790                            22,334     21,330       23,288             23,263



 
            TOTAL ASSETS                                                        $3,069,992                        $3,122,371 $2,886,554   $2,861,489         $2,878,778



 
            LIABILITIES



 Deposits:



 Demand, noninterest bearing                                                        $603,728                          $640,100   $646,654     $646,002           $658,646



 Interest bearing                                                                  1,951,024                         2,027,999  1,809,755    1,787,692          1,701,936



 Total deposits                                                                    2,554,752                         2,668,099  2,456,409    2,433,694          2,360,582



 Long-term borrowings                                                                                                  40,000     40,000       40,000             40,000



 Short-term borrowings                                                               115,000                                                                    10,000



 Note payable                                                                                                                                   559                565



 Subordinated debt                                                                    62,281                            62,255     62,279       62,129             61,984



 Lease liabilities                                                                    15,564                            15,965     15,740       15,284             15,666



 Liabilities held for sale                                                                                                                                     93,777



 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities                                       15,963                            30,595     14,128       15,757             15,983



 
            TOTAL LIABILITIES                                                    2,763,560                         2,816,914  2,588,556    2,567,423          2,598,557



 
            SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



 Preferred stock



 Common stock                                                                            370                               370        370          370                370



 Surplus                                                                             266,090                           265,637    265,293      264,871            264,449



 Retained earnings                                                                    42,300                            42,157     37,107       32,507             19,947



 Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                (2,328)                          (2,707)   (4,772)     (3,682)           (4,545)



 
            TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                             306,432                           305,457    297,998      294,066            280,221



 
            TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                          $3,069,992                        $3,122,371 $2,886,554   $2,861,489         $2,878,778



 Common shares outstanding                                                        37,457,914                        37,447,026 37,441,879   37,377,342         37,370,917

                                                                         
   
        LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                                                       
   
   Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)






                                                                                                                                 Three Months Ended                    Twelve Months Ended


                                                                                                         12/31/2025                      9/30/2025  12/31/2024   12/31/2025                12/31/2024



         
            (In Thousands, except share and per share data)



         INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME



         Loans receivable, including fees                                                                  $39,123                         $37,755      $37,082      $149,951                   $146,175



         Other                                                                                               3,974                           4,269        3,224        14,638                     12,549



         Total interest and dividend income                                                                 43,097                          42,024       40,306       164,589                    158,724



         INTEREST EXPENSE



         Deposits                                                                                           13,614                          13,677       12,823        52,115                     51,033



         Other Borrowings                                                                                    1,098                             950          962         3,965                      3,977



         Subordinated Debt                                                                                   1,261                           1,011          976         4,219                      3,820



         Total interest expense                                                                             15,973                          15,638       14,761        60,299                     58,830



         NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE                                                                         27,124                          26,386       25,545       104,290                     99,894
  PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES



         Provision for credit losses                                                                         6,594                           1,003          132         8,169                        257



         NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER                                                                          20,530                          25,383       25,413        96,121                     99,637
  PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES



         NONINTEREST INCOME



         Service charges on deposit accounts                                                                 1,074                           1,120        1,339         4,311                      4,036



         Bank-owned life insurance                                                                             445                             463          433         1,772                      1,633



         Net realized gains (losses) on the sale of debt securities                                                                                                                                4



         Gain on sale of loans                                                                                 358                             157           70           719                        270



         Gain on sale of branches                                                                                                                                   11,093



         Other                                                                                               1,043                           1,065          752         4,020                      2,919



         Total noninterest income                                                                            2,920                           2,805        2,594        21,915                      8,862



         NONINTEREST EXPENSE



         Salaries and employee benefits                                                                     11,223                          10,513       10,147        43,144                     41,061



         Occupancy                                                                                           1,373                           1,356        1,368         5,501                      5,945



         Equipment and data processing                                                                       1,631                           2,063        1,884         7,789                      7,174



         Professional fees                                                                                     745                             593          531         2,553                      2,830



         FDIC insurance and supervisory fees                                                                   255                             439          687         1,830                      2,396



         Intangible amortization                                                                             1,041                           1,083        1,162         4,291                      4,778



         Merger & restructuring expenses                                                                       650                                          56           707                        914



         Advertising                                                                                           155                             128          128           603                        633



         Other                                                                                               2,466                           1,996        2,339         9,015                      9,173



         Total noninterest expense                                                                          19,539                          18,171       18,302        75,433                     74,904



         Income before income tax expense                                                                    3,911                          10,017        9,705        42,603                     33,595



         Income tax expense                                                                                    969                           2,178        2,121         9,092                      7,386



         NET  INCOME                                                                                        $2,942                          $7,839       $7,584       $33,511                    $26,209





         EARNINGS PER SHARE, BASIC                                                                           $0.08                           $0.21        $0.20         $0.90                      $0.71



          EARNINGS PER SHARE, DILUTED                                                                        $0.08                           $0.21        $0.20         $0.90                      $0.71



         WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
  OUTSTANDING,



         BASIC                                                                                          37,266,414                      37,192,313   37,045,701    37,173,548                 36,990,672



         DILUTED                                                                                        37,415,446                      37,335,646   37,166,107    37,315,644                 37,105,614

                                                             
  
  LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                                              
  
  Financial Highlights (Unaudited)




                                                                                                     For the Three Months Ended                    For the Twelve Months
                                                                                                                                                                   Ended



 
            (Dollars In Thousands, except per share data)           12/31/2025                                9/30/2025      12/31/2024   12/31/2025                  12/31/2024



 
            Operating Highlights



 Net Income                                                               $2,942                                    $7,839           $7,584       $33,511                      $26,209



 Net Interest Income                                                      27,124                                    26,386           25,545       104,290                       99,894



 Provision for Credit Losses                                               6,594                                     1,003              132         8,169                          257



 Non-Interest Income                                                       2,920                                     2,805            2,594        21,915                        8,862



 Non-Interest Expense                                                     19,539                                    18,171           18,302        75,433                       74,904



 Earnings per Share, Basic                                                  0.08                                      0.21             0.20          0.90                         0.71



 Adjusted Earnings per Share, Basic (2)                                     0.10                                      0.21             0.21          0.71                         0.73



 Earnings per Share, Diluted                                                0.08                                      0.21             0.20          0.90                         0.71



 Adjusted Earnings per Share, Diluted (2)                                   0.10                                      0.21             0.21          0.71                         0.73





 
            Selected Operating Ratios



 Net Interest Margin                                                      3.74 %                                   3.75 %          3.85 %       3.81 %                      3.88 %



 Annualized Return on Assets ("ROA")                                      0.38 %                                   1.04 %          1.06 %       1.14 %                      0.94 %



 Adjusted ROA(2)                                                          0.50 %                                   1.04 %          1.07 %       0.90 %                      0.97 %



 Annualized Return on Equity ("ROE")                                      3.78 %                                  10.33 %         10.82 %      11.28 %                      9.62 %



 Adjusted ROE(2)                                                          4.93 %                                  10.33 %         10.88 %       8.92 %                      9.89 %



 Efficiency Ratio                                                        65.03 %                                  62.25 %         65.04 %      59.77 %                     68.87 %



 Adjusted Efficiency Ratio(3)                                            61.21 %                                  62.25 %         64.84 %      63.72 %                     68.04 %



 Noninterest Income to Avg. Assets                                        0.38 %                                   0.37 %          0.36 %       0.75 %                      0.32 %



 Noninterest Expense to Avg. Assets                                       2.52 %                                   2.42 %          2.56 %       2.57 %                      2.70 %






                                                                       12/31/2025                                9/30/2025       6/30/2025    3/31/2025                  12/31/2024



 
            Financial Condition Data



 Total Assets                                                         $3,069,992                                $3,122,371       $2,886,554    $2,861,489                   $2,878,778



 Loans Receivable, Net                                                 2,525,055                                 2,431,635        2,331,958     2,247,322                    2,229,314





      Noninterest-bearing Deposits                                       603,728                                   640,100          646,654       646,002                      658,646



      Interest-bearing Deposits                                        1,951,024                                 2,027,999        1,809,755     1,787,692                    1,701,936



 Total Deposits                                                       $2,554,752                                $2,668,099       $2,456,409    $2,433,694                   $2,360,582





 
            Selected Balance Sheet Ratios



 Total Capital Ratio(1)                                                  12.07 %                                  12.31 %         12.43 %      12.61 %                     11.55 %



 Tier 1 Capital Ratio(1)                                                 10.94 %                                  11.39 %         11.51 %      11.71 %                     10.74 %



 Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio(1)                                   10.94 %                                  11.39 %         11.51 %      11.71 %                     10.74 %



 Leverage Ratio(1)                                                        9.69 %                                   9.95 %         10.34 %      10.02 %                      9.49 %



 Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets4                               7.75 %                                   7.56 %          7.89 %       7.78 %                      7.16 %



 Tangible Book Value per Share5                                            $6.20                                     $6.15            $5.92         $5.80                        $5.36





 
            Asset Quality Data



 Non-performing Assets                                                   $24,393                                   $24,627          $21,877       $26,041                      $17,173



 Non-performing Assets to Total Assets                                    0.79 %                                   0.79 %          0.76 %       0.91 %                      0.60 %



 Non-performing Loans to Total Loans                                      0.95 %                                   1.00 %          0.93 %       1.15 %                      0.76 %



 Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans ("ACLL")                            $31,674                                   $25,342          $24,651       $26,619                      $26,435



 ACLL to Total Loans                                                      1.24 %                                   1.03 %          1.05 %       1.17 %                      1.17 %



 ACLL to Nonperforming Assets                                           129.85 %                                 102.90 %        112.68 %     102.22 %                    153.93 %



 Net chargeoffs (recoveries)(6)                                            $(57)                                     $300              $40           $81                         $252




 (1) - These capital ratios have been calculated using bank-level capital



 (2) - This is a non-GAAP financial measure. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.



 (3) - The efficiency ratio, as adjusted represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income, excluding gains or losses from securities sales and merger related expenses. This is a non-GAAP financial measure. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.



 (4) - We calculate tangible common equity as total shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangibles, and we calculate tangible assets as total assets less goodwill and other intangibles. This is a non-GAAP financial measure. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.


  (5) - We calculate tangible book value per common share as total shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangibles, divided by the outstanding number of shares of our common stock at the end of the relevant period. Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP financial measure, and, as we calculate tangible book value per common share, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is book value per common share. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their
   most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.



 (6) - Charge offs for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 do not include the impact of a settlement of a purchase credit deteriorated loan ("PCD") that resulted in a net decrease to the allowance of $2.0 million, which was covered by a specific reserve established on this PCD loan at the time of acquisition.

                                                          
          
            LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                                        
 
            Net Interest Margin - Linked Quarter-To-Date (Unaudited)




                                                                                                                            
   
 For the Three Months Ended


                                                                                                December 31, 2025                                                        September 30, 2025



 
            
              (Dollars in thousands)           Avg Bal                                   Interest                 Yield/                       Avg Bal                     Interest       Yield/
                                                                                                                                   Rate                                                                    Rate
                                                                                                                 (2)                                                                               (2)



 Int. Earn. Cash                                              $90,179                                           $672               2.96 %                      $190,584                           $1,893     3.94 %



 Securities



 Taxable (1)                                                  247,687                                          2,950               4.73 %                       162,865                            2,089     5.09 %



 Tax-Exempt                                                    44,550                                            474               4.22 %                        42,763                              363     3.37 %



 Total Securities                                             292,237                                          3,424               4.65 %                       205,628                            2,452     4.73 %



 Total Cash Equiv. and Investments                            382,416                                          4,096               4.25 %                       396,212                            4,345     4.35 %



 Total Loans (3)                                            2,497,355                                         39,123               6.22 %                     2,393,119                           37,755     6.26 %



 
            Total Earning Assets                          2,879,771                                         43,219               5.95 %                     2,789,331                           42,100     5.99 %



 Other Assets                                                 191,711                                                                                          194,442



 
            Total Assets                                 $3,071,482                                                                                       $2,983,773



 Interest bearing demand                                     $644,650                                          3,643               2.24 %                      $592,572                            3,498     2.34 %



 Money market demand                                          633,856                                          3,597               2.25 %                       635,450                            3,985     2.49 %



 Time deposits                                                630,472                                          6,374               4.01 %                       623,505                            6,194     3.94 %



 Total Borrowings                                             182,877                                          2,359               5.12 %                       153,493                            1,961     5.07 %



 Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities                         2,091,855                                         15,973               3.03 %                     2,005,020                           15,638     3.09 %



 Non Interest-Bearing Deposits                                635,055                                                                                          646,608



 
            Total Cost of Funds                           2,726,910                                         15,973               2.32 %                     2,651,628                           15,638     2.34 %



 Other Liabilities                                             35,907                                                                                           31,044



 
            Total Liabilities                             2,762,817                                                                                        2,682,672



 
            Shareholders' Equity                            308,665                                                                                          301,101



 
            Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity     $3,071,482                                                                                       $2,983,773



 
            Net Interest Income/Spread (FTE)                                                               27,246               2.92 %                                                        26,462     2.90 %



 
            Tax-Equivalent Basis Adjustment                                                                 (122)                                                                              (76)



 
            Net Interest Income                                                                           $27,124                                                                            $26,386



 
            Net Interest Margin                                                                                                3.74 %                                                                  3.75 %


 
 (1) Taxable income on securities includes income from available for sale securities and income from certificates of deposits with other banks.



 
 (2) Income stated on a tax equivalent basis which is a non-GAAP measure and reconciled to GAAP at the bottom of the table



 
 (3) Includes the balances of nonaccrual loans

                                                          
          
        LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                                        
     
        Net Interest Margin - Quarter-To-Date (Unaudited)




                                                                                                                  
      
 For the Three Months Ended December 31,


                                                                                                                               2025                                                           2024



 
            
              (Dollars in thousands)           Avg Bal                                Interest                    Yield/                             Avg Bal   Interest            Yield/
                                                                                                                                   Rate                                                             Rate
                                                                                                              (2)                                                                      (2)



 Int. Earn. Cash                                              $90,179                                        $672                  2.96 %                            $128,802         $1,300          4.02 %



 Securities



 Taxable (1)                                                  247,687                                       2,950                  4.73 %                             138,168          1,540          4.43 %



 Tax-Exempt                                                    44,550                                         474                  4.22 %                              44,958            486          4.30 %



 Total Securities                                             292,237                                       3,424                  4.65 %                             183,126          2,026          4.40 %



 Total Cash Equiv. and Investments                            382,416                                       4,096                  4.25 %                             311,928          3,326          4.24 %



 Total Loans (3)                                            2,497,355                                      39,123                  6.22 %                           2,327,829         37,082          6.34 %



 
            Total Earning Assets                          2,879,771                                      43,219                  5.95 %                           2,639,757         40,408          6.09 %



 Other Assets                                                 191,711                                                                                                202,693



 
            Total Assets                                 $3,071,482                                                                                             $2,842,450



 Interest bearing demand                                     $644,650                                       3,643                  2.24 %                            $537,856          3,043          2.25 %



 Money market demand                                          633,856                                       3,597                  2.25 %                             567,593          3,139          2.20 %



 Time deposits                                                630,472                                       6,374                  4.01 %                             607,231          6,641          4.35 %



 Total Borrowings                                             182,877                                       2,359                  5.12 %                             153,117          1,938          5.04 %



 Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities                         2,091,855                                      15,973                  3.03 %                           1,865,797         14,761          3.15 %



 Non Interest-Bearing Deposits                                635,055                                                                                                665,276



 
            Total Cost of Funds                           2,726,910                                      15,973                  2.32 %                           2,531,073         14,761          2.32 %



 Other Liabilities                                             35,907                                                                                                 32,493



 
            Total Liabilities                             2,762,817                                                                                              2,563,566



 
            Shareholders' Equity                            308,665                                                                                                278,884



 
            Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity     $3,071,482                                                                                             $2,842,450



 
            Net Interest Income/Spread (FTE)                                                            27,246                  2.92 %                                            25,647          2.94 %



 
            Tax-Equivalent Basis Adjustment                                                              (122)                                                                    (102)



 
            Net Interest Income                                                                        $27,124                                                                   $25,545



 
            Net Interest Margin                                                                                                3.74 %                                                           3.85 %


 
 (1) Taxable income on securities includes income from available for sale securities and income from certificates of deposits with other banks.



 
 (2) Income stated on a tax equivalent basis which is a non-GAAP measure and reconciled to GAAP at the bottom of the table



 
 (3) Includes the balances of nonaccrual loans

                                                          
         
        LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                                        
     
        Net Interest Margin - Year-To-Date (Unaudited)




                                                                                                                
     
 For the Twelve Months Ended December 31,


                                                                                                                             2025                                                           2024



 
            
              (Dollars in thousands)           Avg Bal                               Interest                   Yield/                             Avg Bal   Interest            Yield/
                                                                                                                                 Rate                                                             Rate
                                                                                                             (2)                                                                     (2)



 Int. Earn. Cash                                             $126,531                                     $4,633                 3.66 %                            $111,790         $4,890          4.37 %



 Securities



 Taxable (1)                                                  176,647                                      8,608                 4.87 %                             128,140          6,206          4.84 %



 Tax-Exempt                                                    43,468                                      1,768                 4.07 %                              43,134          1,839          4.26 %



 Total Securities                                             220,115                                     10,376                 4.71 %                             171,274          8,045          4.70 %



 Total Cash Equiv. and Investments                            346,646                                     15,009                 4.33 %                             283,064         12,935          4.57 %



 Total Loans (3)                                            2,392,590                                    149,951                 6.27 %                           2,290,618        146,175          6.38 %



 
            Total Earning Assets                          2,739,236                                    164,960                 6.02 %                           2,573,682        159,110          6.18 %



 Other Assets                                                 192,063                                                                                              205,568



 
            Total Assets                                 $2,931,299                                                                                           $2,779,250



 Interest bearing demand                                     $582,618                                    $13,396                 2.30 %                            $476,686        $10,344          2.17 %



 Money market demand                                          595,229                                     13,619                 2.29 %                             579,232         12,981          2.24 %



 Time deposits                                                596,161                                     25,100                 4.21 %                             617,894         27,708          4.48 %



 Total Borrowings                                             187,859                                      8,184                 4.36 %                             149,572          7,797          5.21 %



 Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities                         1,961,867                                     60,299                 3.07 %                           1,823,384         58,830          3.23 %



 Non Interest-Bearing Deposits                                640,536                                                                                              653,966



 
            Total Cost of Funds                          $2,602,403                                    $60,299                 2.32 %                          $2,477,350        $58,830          2.37 %



 Other Liabilities                                             31,938                                                                                               29,515



 
            Total Liabilities                            $2,634,341                                                                                           $2,506,865



 
            Shareholders' Equity                           $296,958                                                                                             $272,385



 
            Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity     $2,931,299                                                                                           $2,779,250



 
            Net Interest Income/Spread (FTE)                                                          104,661                 2.95 %                                           100,280          2.95 %



 
            Tax-Equivalent Basis Adjustment                                                             (371)                                                                   (386)



 
            Net Interest Income                                                                      $104,290                                                                  $99,894



 
            Net Interest Margin                                                                                              3.81 %                                                           3.88 %


 
 (1) Taxable income on securities includes income from available for sale securities and income from certificates of deposits with other banks.



 
 (2) Income stated on a tax equivalent basis which is a non-GAAP measure and reconciled to GAAP at the bottom of the table



 
 (3) Includes the balances of nonaccrual loans

                                         
 
           LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                         
 
           Loans Receivable Detail (Unaudited)





 
            (In Thousands)                December 31, 2025                             September 30,  June 30, 2025   March 31,
                                                                                                2025                          2025     December 31, 2024



  Agriculture and farmland loans                      $61,611                                    $62,098         $61,996      $66,684             $67,741



  Construction loans                                  172,917                                    155,542         140,976      136,421             158,296



  Commercial & industrial loans                       275,824                                    266,765         259,877      257,302             252,163



  Commercial real estate loans



       Multifamily                                    244,554                                    236,534         231,469      215,916             217,331



       Owner occupied                                 545,837                                    522,674         502,515      472,895             493,906



       Non-owner occupied                             771,537                                    730,740         681,521      645,793             658,615



  Residential real estate loans



       First liens                                    377,108                                    377,226         375,879      378,420             399,476



       Second liens and lines of credit                87,051                                     84,395          81,194       79,905              78,410



  Consumer and other loans                             17,062                                     17,645          17,525       17,097              17,087



  Municipal loans                                       2,767                                      2,816           2,917        3,012               3,886


                                                     2,556,268                                  2,456,435       2,355,869    2,273,445           2,346,911



 Deferred costs                                           461                                        542             740          496                 645



 
            Total loans receivable                2,556,729                                  2,456,977       2,356,609    2,273,941           2,347,556



 Less: Loans held for sale                                                                                                                     91,807



 Loans Held for Investment                         $2,556,729                                 $2,456,977      $2,356,609   $2,273,941          $2,255,749

             
          
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            Loan Growth Calculation Excluding Branch Sale (Unaudited)





   
            (In Thousands)                                                    December 31,
                                                                                           2025



    Total Loans at December 31, 2025                                                $2,556,729



    Total Loans at December 31, 2024                                                 2,347,556



    Year-to-date Change                                                                209,173



    Net Book Value of Loans Sold                                                        97,952



    Loan Growth Excluding Branch Sale                                                  307,125



    Annualized Growth Rate                                                             13.08 %

                         
          
            LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                    
          
            Investments in Securities Detail (Unaudited)




                                                                                                         December 31, 2025



 
            (In Thousands)                                                              Amortized               Net              Fair
                                                                                         Cost             Unrealized
                                                                                                             Gains            Value
                                                                                                           (Losses)



 
            Available for Sale:



 US Government Agency securities                                                             $11,337                    $292         $11,629



 Obligations of state and political subdivisions                                              49,892                 (2,378)         47,514



 Mortgage-backed securities in government-sponsored entities                                 203,984                   (935)        203,049



 Other securities                                                                                434                     (6)            428


                                                                                             $265,647                $(3,027)       $262,620




                                                                                            Amortized         Net Unrealized     Fair Value               Allowance for
                                                                                         Cost         Losses                                  Credit Losses



 
            Held to Maturity:



 Corporate debentures                                                                        $12,250                  $(367)        $11,883                       $(391)



 Structured mortgage-backed securities                                                        13,626                   (298)         13,328


                                                                                              $25,876                  $(665)        $25,211                       $(391)




                                                                                                         December 31, 2024



 
            (In Thousands)                                                              Amortized               Net              Fair
                                                                                         Cost             Unrealized
                                                                                                             Gains            Value
                                                                                                           (Losses)



 
            Available for Sale:



 US Government Agency securities                                                             $13,017                     $56         $13,073



 Obligations of state and political subdivisions                                              51,254                 (4,053)         47,201



 Mortgage-backed securities in government-sponsored entities                                  88,289                 (3,506)         84,783



 Other securities                                                                                542                     (9)            533


                                                                                             $153,102                $(7,512)       $145,590




                                                                                           Amortized         Net Unrealized     Fair Value               Allowance for
                                                                                         Cost         Losses                                  Credit Losses



 
            Held to Maturity:



 Corporate debentures                                                                        $15,250                  $(984)        $14,266                       $(459)



 Structured mortgage-backed securities                                                        16,717                   (699)         16,018


                                                                                              $31,967                $(1,683)        $30,284                       $(459)

                                   
        
            LINKBANCORP, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                     
          
            Deposits Detail (Unaudited)





 
            (In Thousands)         December 31, 2025                               September 30, 2025   June 30, 2025   March 31,
                                                                                                                              2025      December 31, 2024



 Demand, noninterest-bearing                  $603,728                                          $640,100         $646,654     $646,002             $686,510



 Demand, interest-bearing                      658,523                                           677,496          576,050      577,170              537,546



 Money market and savings                      617,534                                           656,727          580,143      553,240              553,807



 Time deposits, $250 and over                  210,105                                           201,648          177,897      166,441              167,165



 Time deposits, other                          429,862                                           417,128          400,665      387,226              405,493



 Brokered deposits                              35,000                                            75,000           75,000      103,615              103,615


                                              2,554,752                                         2,668,099        2,456,409    2,433,694            2,454,136



 Less: Deposits held for sale                                                                                                                    93,554



 Total deposits                             $2,554,752                                        $2,668,099       $2,456,409   $2,433,694           $2,360,582






                               
 
         Average Deposits Detail, for the Three Months Ended (Unaudited)





 
            (In Thousands)         December 31, 2025                               September 30, 2025   June 30, 2025   March 31,
                                                                                                                              2025      December 31, 2024



 Demand, noninterest-bearing                  $635,055                                          $646,608         $628,962     $649,440             $665,276



 Demand, interest-bearing                      644,650                                           592,572          547,177      545,475              537,856



 Money market and savings                      633,856                                           635,450          553,294      555,663              567,593



 Time deposits                                 630,472                                           599,048          575,205      576,366              568,615



 Brokered deposits                              11,467                                            24,457           34,117       56,283               38,616



 Total deposits                             $2,555,500                                        $2,498,135       $2,338,755   $2,383,227           $2,377,956


 Balances in table above include deposits held for sale for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

                  
          
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            Core Deposit Growth Calculation Excluding Branch Sale (Unaudited)





 
            (In Thousands)                                                                December 31, 2025



  Total Deposits at December 31, 2025                                                              $2,554,752



  Less:  Brokered Deposits at December 31, 2025                                                      (35,000)



  Total Core Deposits at December 31, 2025                                                         $2,519,752





  Total Deposits at December 31, 2024                                                              $2,454,136



  Less:  Brokered Deposits at December 31, 2024                                                     (103,615)



  Total Core Deposits at December 31, 2024                                                         $2,350,521





  Year-to-date Change in Core Deposits                                                                169,231



  Net Book Value of Deposits Sold                                                                      87,086



  Deposit Growth Excluding Branch Sale                                                                256,317



  Annualized Growth Rate                                                                              10.90 %

Appendix A - Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This document contains supplemental financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company's performance. These measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP basis measures nor should they be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP. Management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures that exclude the impact of specified items provide useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the Company's financial condition and results. Non-GAAP measures are not formally defined under GAAP, and other entities may use calculation methods that differ from those used by us. As a complement to GAAP financial measures, our management believes these non-GAAP financial measures assist investors in comparing the financial condition and results of operations of financial institutions due to the industry prevalence of such non-GAAP measures. See the tables below for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.


   
            
              
                Adjusted Return on Average Assets

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                                                                                              For the Three Months Ended                 For the Twelve Months Ended



   
            (Dollars in thousands)                                            12/31/2025             9/30/2025      12/31/2024   12/31/2025                     12/31/2024



   Net income                                                                         $2,942                 $7,839           $7,584       $33,511                         $26,209



   Average assets                                                                  3,071,482              2,983,773        2,842,450     2,931,299                       2,779,250



   
            Return on average assets (annualized)                                 0.38 %                1.04 %          1.06 %       1.14 %                         0.94 %



   Net income                                                                         $2,942                 $7,839           $7,584        33,511                          26,209



   Gain on sale of branches                                                                                                            (11,093)



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                          2,440



   Transaction bonus accrual                                                                                                                490



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                          (108)



   Board restructuring accrual                                                                                                              381



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                           (84)



   Net (gains) losses on sale or impairment of assets                                    500                                                 500                             (4)



   Tax effect(1)                                                                       (110)                                              (110)                              1



   Merger & restructuring expenses                                                       650                                     56           707                             914



   Tax effect(1)                                                                       (143)                                  (12)        (156)                          (192)



   Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP)                                                     $3,839                 $7,839           $7,628       $26,478                          26,928



   Average assets                                                                 $3,071,482             $2,983,773       $2,842,450    $2,931,299                       2,779,250



   
            Adjusted return on average assets (annualized)                        0.50 %                1.04 %          1.07 %       0.90 %                         0.97 %

     (Non-GAAP)


 (1) Tax effect was 22% for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, and 21% for all other periods


   
            
              
                Adjusted Return on Average Shareholders' Equity

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                                                                                                            For the Three Months Ended                 For the Twelve Months Ended



   
            (Dollars in thousands)                                                          12/31/2025             9/30/2025      12/31/2024   12/31/2025                     12/31/2024



   Net income                                                                                       $2,942                 $7,839           $7,584       $33,511                         $26,209



   Average shareholders' equity                                                                    308,665                301,101          278,884       296,958                         272,385



   
            Return on average shareholders' equity (annualized)                                 3.78 %               10.33 %         10.82 %      11.28 %                         9.62 %



   Net income                                                                                       $2,942                 $7,839           $7,584       $33,511                         $26,209



   Gain on sale of branches                                                                                                                          (11,093)



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                                        2,440



   Transaction bonus accrual                                                                                                                              490



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                                        (108)



   Board restructuring accrual                                                                                                                            381



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                                         (84)



   Merger & restructuring expenses                                                                     650                                     56           707                             914



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                     (143)                                  (12)        (156)                          (192)



   Net (gains) losses on sale or impairment of assets                                                  500                                                 500                             (4)



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                     (110)                                              (110)                              1



   Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP)                                                                   $3,839                 $7,839           $7,628       $26,478                         $26,928



   Average shareholders' equity                                                                   $308,665               $301,101         $278,884      $296,958                        $272,385



   
            Adjusted return on average shareholders' equity (annualized)                        4.93 %               10.33 %         10.88 %       8.92 %                         9.89 %

     (Non-GAAP)


 (1) Tax effect was 22% for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, and 21% for all other periods


   
            
              
                Adjusted Earnings Per Share

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                                                                                        For the Three Months Ended                    For the Twelve Months
                                                                                                                                                      Ended



   
            (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)               12/31/2025             9/30/2025      12/31/2024   12/31/2025                  12/31/2024



   
            GAAP-Based Earnings Per Share, Basic                             $0.08                  $0.21            $0.20         $0.90                        $0.71



   
            GAAP-Based Earnings Per Share, Diluted                           $0.08                  $0.21            $0.20         $0.90                        $0.71



   Net Income                                                                   $2,942                 $7,839           $7,584       $33,511                      $26,209



   Gain on sale of branches                                                                                                      (11,093)



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                    2,440



   Transaction bonus accrual                                                                                                          490



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                    (108)



   Board restructuring accrual                                                                                                        381



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                     (84)



   Merger & restructuring expenses                                                 650                                     56           707                          914



   Tax effect(1)                                                                 (143)                                  (12)        (156)                       (192)



   Net (gains) losses on sale or impairment of assets                              500                                                 500                          (4)



   Tax effect(1)                                                                 (110)                                              (110)                           1



   Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP)                                               $3,839                 $7,839           $7,628       $26,478                      $26,928



   
            Adjusted Earnings per Share, Basic (Non-GAAP)                    $0.10                  $0.21            $0.21         $0.71                        $0.73



   
            Adjusted Earnings per Share, Diluted (Non-GAAP)                  $0.10                  $0.21            $0.21         $0.71                        $0.73


 (1) Tax effect was 22% for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, and 21% for all other periods


   
            
              
                Adjusted Pre-tax, Pre-provision Net Income (Non-GAAP)

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                                                                                                                  For the Three Months Ended                   For the Twelve Months
                                                                                                                                                                               Ended



   
            (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)                                         12/31/2025             9/30/2025      12/31/2024   12/31/2025                 12/31/2024



   
            Net Income (GAAP)                                                                         $2,942                 $7,839           $7,584       $33,511                     $26,209



   Gain on sale of branches                                                                                                                                (11,093)



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                                              2,440



   Transaction bonus accrual                                                                                                                                    490



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                                              (108)



   Board restructuring accrual                                                                                                                                  381



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                                                                               (84)



   Net (gains) losses on sale or impairment of assets                                                        500                                                 500                         (4)



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                           (110)                                              (110)                          1



   Merger & restructuring expenses                                                                           650                                     56           707                         914



   Tax effect(1)                                                                                           (143)                                  (12)        (156)                      (192)



   
            Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP)                                                             3,839                  7,839            7,628        26,478                      26,928



   Income tax expense                                                                                        969                  2,178            2,121         9,092                       7,386



    Provision for credit losses                                                                            6,594                  1,003              132         8,169                         257



   Tax effect included in Adjusted Net Income                                                                253                                     12       (1,982)                        191



   
            Adjusted Pre-tax, Pre-provision Net Income (Non-GAAP)                                    $11,655                $11,020           $9,893       $41,757                     $34,762


 (1) Tax effect was 22% for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, and 21% for all other periods


          
            
              
                Tangible Common Equity and Tangible Book Value

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            (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)                                  12/31/2025 9/30/2025  6/30/2025   3/31/2025    12/31/2024


                                                        Tangible Common Equity

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          Total shareholders' equity                                                                    $306,432   $305,457    $297,998     $294,066       $280,221



          Adjustments:



          Goodwill                                                                                      (58,806)  (58,806)   (58,806)    (58,806)      (58,806)



          Other intangible assets                                                                       (15,366)  (16,407)   (17,490)    (18,573)      (20,955)



          Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP)                                                             $232,260   $230,244    $221,702     $216,687       $200,460



          Common shares outstanding                                                                   37,457,914 37,447,026  37,441,879   37,377,342     37,370,917



          
            Book value per common share                                                         $8.18      $8.16       $7.96        $7.87          $7.50



          
            Tangible book value per common share                                                $6.20      $6.15       $5.92        $5.80          $5.36

            (Non-GAAP)



          
            
              
                Tangible Assets

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          Total assets                                                                                $3,069,992 $3,122,371  $2,886,554   $2,861,489     $2,878,778



          Adjustments:



          Goodwill                                                                                      (58,806)  (58,806)   (58,806)    (58,806)      (58,806)



          Other intangible assets                                                                       (15,366)  (16,407)   (17,490)    (18,573)      (20,955)



          Tangible assets (Non-GAAP)                                                                  $2,995,820 $3,047,158  $2,810,258   $2,784,110     $2,799,017



          
            Tangible common equity to tangible                                                 7.75 %    7.56 %     7.89 %      7.78 %        7.16 %
assets (Non-GAAP)


 
            Return on Tangible Common Equity


                                                                        For the Three Months Ended For the Twelve Months Ended



 (Dollars in thousands)                                                                12/31/2025                  12/31/2025



 Net income                                                                                $2,942                      $33,511





 Average shareholders' equity                                                             308,665                      296,958



 Adjustments:



 Goodwill                                                                                (58,806)                    (58,806)



 Other intangible assets                                                                 (16,020)                    (15,366)



 
            Average tangible common equity (Non-GAAP)                                  $233,839                     $222,786





 
            Return on tangible common equity (annualized) (Non-GAAP)                     4.99 %                     15.04 %


   
            
              
                Adjusted Efficiency Ratio

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                                                                                      For the Three Months Ended                 For the Twelve Months Ended



   
            (Dollars in thousands)                                    12/31/2025             9/30/2025      12/31/2024   12/31/2025                     12/31/2024



   
            GAAP-based efficiency ratio                                  65.03 %               62.25 %         65.04 %      59.77 %                        68.87 %



   Net interest income                                                       $27,124                $26,386          $25,545      $104,290                         $99,894



   Noninterest income                                                          2,920                  2,805            2,594        21,915                           8,862



   Less: Gain on sale of branches                                                                                              (11,093)



   Less: net gains (losses) on sale of securities                                                                                                                  (4)



   Adjusted revenue (Non-GAAP)                                                30,044                 29,191           28,139       115,112                         108,752



   Total noninterest expense                                                  19,539                 18,171           18,302        75,433                          74,904



   Less: Merger & restructuring expenses                                         650                                     56           707                             914



   Less: Transaction bonus accrual                                                                                                  490



   Less: Board restructuring accrual                                                                                                381



   Less:  Impairment of assets                                                   500                                                 500



   Adjusted non-interest expense                                             $18,389                $18,171          $18,246       $73,355                         $73,990



   
            Efficiency ratio, as adjusted (Non-GAAP)                     61.21 %               62.25 %         64.84 %      63.72 %                        68.04 %


 
            Adjusted noninterest expense (Non-GAAP)


                                                                  
         
  For the Three Months Ended



 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)        12/31/2025   9/30/2025                     6/30/2025   3/31/2025    12/31/2024



 
            Noninterest expense - GAAP                 $19,539      $18,171                        $18,065      $19,658        $18,302



 Merger & restructuring expenses                             650                                         16           41             56



 Transaction bonus accrual                                                                                         490



 Board restructuring accrual                                                                                       381



 Impairment of assets                                        500



 
            Adjusted noninterest expense (Non-GAAP)    $18,389      $18,171                        $18,049      $18,746        $18,246

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Director, Corporate Development
717.678.7935
IR@LINKBANCORP.COM

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