principles that have guided us since 1979. With assets totaling $4.2 billion, we enter 2026 stronger than ever. Our results reflect consistent growth in earnings, sound credit quality, strong capital and liquidity positions, and a stable, core deposit base. More im- portantly, they indicate a deliberate strategy—one centered on prudent risk management, relationship-driven banking, and long-term value creation rather than short-term gains. Throughout the year, we remained disciplined in our approach to growth. We continued to focus on high-qual- ity lending opportunities, maintained conservative underwriting standards, and proactively managed interest rate and liquidity risk. As a result, asset quality metrics remained strong, and our balance sheet continues to provide flexibility in a wide range of economic scenarios. In an industry often tempt- ed to chase yield or scale, we believe our measured approach is a competi- tive advantage. The financial services industry is con- tinually evolving, which necessitates a proactive approach by management. We continue to invest strategically in the long term future of the Bank— enhancing our digital capabilities, strengthening cybersecurity, modern- izing internal systems, and developing the next generation of leaders. These investments are designed to ensure we can meet the evolving needs of our customers while maintaining the per-
LETTER from the President
Dear Shareholders, 2025 was a year that underscored the importance of discipline, focus, and strong fundamentals. Against a backdrop of elevated interest rates, economic uncertainty, and continued industry consolidation, our Bank delivered another year of strong per- formance while remaining true to the
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