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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2025

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PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio000-1677231-0987416
(State or other jurisdiction(Commission File(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)Number)Identification Number)
138 Putnam Street, PO Box 738
Marietta,Ohio45750-0738
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(740)373-3155
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, without par valuePEBOThe Nasdaq Stock Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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Item 2.02     Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On January 21, 2025 Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") issued a news release regarding its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Peoples also provided electronic presentation slides that will be used in connection with its conference call to discuss earnings. A copy of the electronic slides is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Conference Call to Discuss Earnings:
Peoples will conduct a facilitated conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2024 results of operations today at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, with members of Peoples' executive management participating. Analysts, media and individual investors are invited to participate in the conference call by calling (866) 890-9285. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call audio and earnings call presentation will be available online via the “Investor Relations” section of Peoples' website, www.peoplesbancorp.com.  Participants are encouraged to call or sign in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time to ensure participation and, if required, to download and install the necessary software. A replay of the call will be available on Peoples' website in the “Investor Relations” section for one year.

Item 8.01     Other Events

On January 21, 2025, Peoples issued a news release announcing that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share on January 20, 2025. A copy of the news release is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.


Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits

a) Financial statements of businesses acquired
No response required.

b) Pro forma financial information
No response required.

c) Exhibits
See Index to Exhibits on Page 3.



SIGNATURES


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

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PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
Date:January 21, 2025By:/s/KATIE BAILEY
Katie Bailey
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit NumberDescription
News Release issued by Peoples Bancorp Inc. on January 21, 2025
News Release issued by Peoples Bancorp Inc. on January 21, 2025
News Release issued by Peoples Bancorp Inc. on January 21, 2025
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P.O. BOX 738 - MARIETTA, OHIO - 45750NEWS RELEASE
www.peoplesbancorp.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Katie Bailey
January 21, 2025Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(740) 376-7138

PEOPLES BANCORP INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND ANNUAL RESULTS FOR 2024
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MARIETTA, Ohio - Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (NASDAQ: PEBO) today announced results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Net income totaled $26.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.76. In comparison, Peoples reported net income of $31.7 million, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.89, for the third quarter of 2024 and net income of $33.8 million, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.96, for the fourth quarter of 2023. For the full year, net income was $117.2 million in 2024
versus $113.4 million in 2023, representing earnings per diluted common share of $3.31 and $3.44, respectively.
"2024 marked the third consecutive year of record net income for Peoples," said Tyler Wilcox, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are pleased with our accomplishments for the year and remain committed to our focus on our clients, shareholders, and community in 2025."
Statement of Operations Highlights:
Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased $2.4 million, or 3%, when compared to the linked quarter driven by lower accretion income.
Net interest margin decreased to 4.15% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 4.27% for the linked quarter, driven by lower accretion income.
Accretion, net of amortization expense, contributed 23 basis points to margin for the fourth quarter, down 16 basis points from the 39 basis points of accretion, net of amortization expense, recognized in the prior quarter.
Peoples recorded a provision for credit losses of $6.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a provision for credit losses of $6.7 million for the third quarter of 2024.
The provision for credit losses was driven by net charge-offs, and negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.13 for the fourth quarter of 2024 and $0.15 for the third quarter of 2024.
Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, increased $1.2 million, or 5%, for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the linked quarter.
The increase was the result of higher swap fee income driven by customer demand.
Total non-interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased $4.4 million, or 7%, compared to the linked quarter.
The efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 59.6%, compared to 55.1% for the linked quarter.
Balance Sheet Highlights:
Period-end total loan and lease balances at December 31, 2024 increased $86.2 million, or 5% annualized, compared to at September 30, 2024.
The increase was driven by growth in commercial and industrial loans and residential real estate loans, partially offset by decreases in other commercial real estate loans and leases.
Asset quality metrics remained stable during the fourth quarter of 2024.
Criticized loans increased $3.7 million, or 1 basis point as a percent of total loans, compared to September 30, 2024 driven by loan downgrades.
Classified loans decreased $4.4 million, or 9 basis points as a percent of total loans, compared to the linked quarter, driven by paydowns and upgrades.
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Period-end total deposit balances at December 31, 2024 increased $111.9 million, or 2%, compared to at September 30, 2024.
In addition to an increase in brokered certificates of deposit of $59.1 million, core deposits were up $52.9 million compared to the linked quarter, driven by increases in non-interest bearing accounts and retail certificates of deposits.
Total loan balances were 84% of total deposit balances at December 31, 2024 and at September 30, 2024.
Impact of the Limestone Merger:
As of the close of business on April 30, 2023, Peoples completed its previously announced merger with Limestone Bancorp, Inc. (“Limestone”), a bank holding company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and the parent company of Limestone Bank, pursuant to a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) dated October 24, 2022. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Limestone merged with and into Peoples, and immediately thereafter Limestone Bank merged with and into Peoples’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Peoples Bank (collectively, the "Limestone Merger"), in a transaction valued at $177.9 million. Peoples recorded acquisition-related expenses, primarily related to the Limestone Merger, which included $1.1 million, $(0.9) million, and $(0.1) million in other non-interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Peoples recorded acquisition-related expenses of $0.2 million compared to $17.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.

Net Interest Income
Net interest income was $86.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 and decreased $2.4 million when compared to the linked quarter. Net interest margin was 4.15% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 4.27% for the linked quarter. The decrease in net interest income and margin was primarily driven by a decrease in accretion income, net of amortization, from acquisitions, which more than offset the reduction in funding costs during the quarter.
Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased $1.8 million, or 2%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease in net interest income compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was driven by lower accretion and higher funding costs. Net interest margin decreased 28 basis points when compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, driven primarily by higher rates on deposits.
Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $4.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, $8.1 million for the linked quarter and $9.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, which added 23 basis points, 39 basis points and 47 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin. The decrease in accretion income for the fourth quarter of 2024 when compared to the linked quarter was primarily driven by fewer loan and lease payoffs. The decrease in accretion income for the current quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was a result of less accretion from the Limestone merger.
For the full year of 2024, net interest income increased $9.3 million, or 3%, compared to the full year of 2023, while net interest margin decreased 34 basis points to 4.21%. The increase in net interest income for the full year of 2024 was driven by increases in market interest rates and an additional four months of income from the Limestone Merger. The decrease in net interest margin for the full year of 2024 compared to the full year of 2023 was primarily driven by higher borrowing costs, which offset higher earning asset yields.
Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $25.2 million for the full year ended December 31, 2024 and for the full year ended December 31, 2023, which added 30 and 34 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin.
Provision for Credit Losses:
The provision for credit losses was $6.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $6.7 million for the linked quarter and $1.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The provision for credit losses for each of the fourth quarter and third quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by net charge-offs. The increase in the provision for credit losses for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was largely attributable to higher net charge-offs.
For the full year of 2024, the provision for credit losses was $24.8 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $15.2 million for 2023. The provision for credit losses during the full year of 2024 was mainly a result of (i) higher net charge-offs, (ii) an increase in reserves for individually analyzed loans and leases, (iii) economic forecast deterioration and (iv) loan growth. The provision for credit losses during the full year of 2023 was driven by (i) the addition of the provision for the loans acquired in the Limestone Merger, (ii) loan growth and (iii) an increase in charge-offs, partially offset by a release of reserves on individually analyzed loans and the use of updated loss drivers.
The provision for credit losses recorded represents the amount needed to maintain the appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses based on management’s quarterly estimates. The provision for credit losses negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.13 for the fourth quarter of 2024, $0.15 for the third quarter of 2024, and $0.03
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for the fourth quarter of 2023. For the full year of 2024, the provision negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.51, compared to $0.35 for the full year of 2023.
For additional information on net charge-offs, credit trends and the allowance for credit losses, see the "Asset Quality" section below.
Net Gains and Losses:
Net gains and losses include gains and losses on investment securities, asset disposals and other transactions, which are included in total non-interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $1.7 million, compared to a net loss of $0.9 million for the linked quarter, and a net loss of $2.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by a $1.2 million write-down of an other real estate owned ("OREO") property, which was acquired in a prior merger.
The net loss realized during the full year of 2024 was $3.7 million, compared to a net loss realized of $6.5 million for the full year of 2023. The net loss for the full year of 2024 was primarily driven by $1.8 million of net losses on repossessed assets and the aforementioned write-down of an OREO property. The net loss recognized in the full year of 2023 was primarily driven by a $3.6 million pre-tax ($2.9 million after-tax) net loss on the disposition of available-for-sale investment securities during the fourth quarter of 2023 and a $1.6 million write-down of an OREO property during the second quarter of 2023.
Total Non-interest Income, Excluding Net Gains and Losses:
Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased $1.2 million compared to the linked quarter. The increase in non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, was primarily impacted by increases of $1.0 million in swap fee income and $0.8 million in bank owned life insurance income ("BOLI"), partially offset by a decrease of $0.9 million in mortgage banking income. Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 24% of total revenue (defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses) compared to 22% for the linked quarter.
Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, increased $0.5 million, primarily due to a $0.7 million increase in trust and investment income and $0.6 million in other non-interest income, partially offset by a $0.6 million decrease in electronic banking income.
For the full year of 2024, total non-interest income, excluding gains and losses, increased $9.1 million, or 10%, compared to the full year of 2023. The increase was driven by (i) a $2.6 million increase in lease income, primarily attributable to operating lease income, (ii) a $2.4 million increase in trust and investment income driven by an increase in assets under administration and management, (iii) a $1.4 million increase in insurance income driven by higher contingency income and market increases for premiums, (iv) a $0.9 million increase in deposit account service charge income, and (vi) a $0.7 million increase in mortgage banking income. Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, for the full year of 2024 was 23% of total revenue (defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses) consistent with the full year of 2023.
Total Non-interest Expense:
Total non-interest expense increased $4.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the linked quarter. The increase in total non-interest expense was primarily due to an increase of $3.4 million in other non-interest expense, driven primarily by an increase of $1.7 million in acquisition-related expenses, and increases of $0.5 million in data processing expense, $0.4 million in professional fees, and $0.4 million in salaries and employee benefit costs.
Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, total non-interest expense increased $2.8 million, or 4%. The increase in total non-interest expense was primarily driven by a $1.0 million acquisition-related legal contingency accrued for in the fourth quarter of 2024 and an increase of $0.6 million in each of data processing expense and operating lease expense.
For the full year of 2024, total non-interest expense increased $7.3 million, or 3%, compared to the full year of 2023. Excluding acquisition-related expenses, non-interest expenses increased $24.1 million, or 10%, primarily due to increases of $11.8 million in salaries and employee benefits costs due to additional employees added in the Limestone Merger, and $5.7 million and $2.9 million in data processing and software expense and in net occupancy and equipment expense, respectively, due to recent growth, including through acquisitions.
The table below summarizes the amount of acquisition-related expenses for each line item that is a component of non-interest expense. Acquisition-related expenses are considered a non-core non-interest expense by Peoples. This information is used by Peoples to provide information useful to investors in understanding Peoples' operating performance and trends.
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Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
December 31September 30,December 31December 31
20242024202320242023
(Dollars in thousands)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefit costs$37,499 $37,085 $37,370 $150,041 $144,031 
Data processing and software expense6,598 6,111 6,029 25,221 21,607 
Net occupancy and equipment expense5,821 5,905 5,532 24,151 21,368 
Professional fees3,311 2,896 3,266 12,109 17,041 
Amortization of other intangible assets2,800 2,786 3,271 11,161 11,222 
Electronic banking expense1,982 1,844 1,991 7,548 7,150 
Marketing expense1,206 971 1,463 3,914 5,017 
FDIC insurance premiums1,251 1,241 1,260 4,929 4,785 
Franchise tax expense664 917 862 3,222 3,540 
Communication expense796 814 745 3,145 2,834 
Other loan expenses857 1,178 726 4,147 2,859 
Other non-interest expense7,718 4,342 5,174 24,228 25,033 
  Total non-interest expense70,503 66,090 67,689 273,816 266,487 
Acquisition-related non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefit costs — 119 16 5,827 
Data processing and software expense (234)560 (252)1,850 
Net occupancy and equipment expense36 — 78 36 109 
Professional fees76 — 530 38 6,062 
Electronic banking expense — — (100)115 
Marketing expense — 20 11 81 
Communication expense — —  
Other loan expenses —  
Other non-interest expense1,032 (658)(32)420 2,923 
  Total acquisition-related non-interest expense1,144 (892)1,276 169 16,970 
Non-interest expense excluding acquisition-related expense:
Salaries and employee benefit costs37,499 37,085 37,251 150,025 138,204 
Data processing and software expense6,598 6,345 5,469 25,473 19,757 
Net occupancy and equipment expense5,785 5,905 5,454 24,115 21,259 
Professional fees3,235 2,896 2,736 12,071 10,979 
Amortization of other intangible assets2,800 2,786 3,271 11,161 11,222 
Electronic banking expense1,982 1,844 1,991 7,648 7,035 
Marketing expense1,206 971 1,443 3,903 4,936 
FDIC insurance premiums1,251 1,241 1,260 4,929 4,785 
Franchise tax expense664 917 862 3,222 3,540 
Communication expense796 814 745 3,145 2,833 
Other loan expenses857 1,178 725 4,147 2,857 
Other non-interest expense6,686 5,000 5,206 23,808 22,110 
Total non-interest expense excluding acquisition-related expense$69,359 $66,982 $66,413 $273,647 $249,517 
The efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 59.6%, compared to 55.1% for the linked quarter and 56.0% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The efficiency ratio, adjusted for non-core items, was 58.6% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 55.7% for the linked quarter, and 54.9% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The efficiency ratio and the adjusted for non-core items efficiency ratio increased compared to the linked quarter mainly as the result of lower revenue. The
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efficiency ratio and the adjusted for non-core items efficiency ratio increased for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 due to higher non-interest expense and lower revenue. The efficiency ratio for the full year of 2024 was 58.0%, compared to 58.7% for the full year of 2023. The efficiency ratio improved compared to the prior year due to increased revenue. The efficiency ratio, adjusted for non-core items, was 57.9% for the full year of 2024, compared to 54.4% for the full year of 2023. The increase in the efficiency ratio, adjusted for non-core items, for the full year of 2024 compared to the full year of 2023 was due to higher non-interest expense. Peoples continues to focus on controlling expenses, while recognizing necessary costs in order to continue growing the business.
Income Tax Expense:
Peoples recorded income tax expense of $7.9 million with an effective tax rate of 22.7% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to income tax expense of $9.2 million with an effective tax rate of 22.5% for the linked quarter and income tax expense of $9.7 million with an effective tax rate of 22.3% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease in income tax expense when compared to the prior quarter and to the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily due to lower net income. Peoples recorded income tax expense of $32.3 million with an effective tax rate of 21.6% for the full year of 2024 and $31.8 million with an effective tax rate of 21.9% for the full year of 2023. Income tax expense was positively impacted by a $1.1 million one-time benefit recognized in the second quarter of 2024 related to a prior year amended return.
Investment Securities and Liquidity:
Peoples' investment portfolio primarily consists of available-for-sale investment securities reported at fair value and held-to-maturity investment securities reported at amortized cost. The available-for-sale investment securities balance at December 31, 2024 decreased $2.9 million when compared to at September 30, 2024, and increased $35.2 million when compared to at December 31, 2023. The balances of unrealized losses, net of tax, on available-for-sale investment securities recognized within accumulated other comprehensive loss were $111.8 million, $83.7 million, and $104.2 million at December 31, 2024, at September 30, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, respectively. The increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss was the result of the changes in the market value of available-for-sale investment securities during the period. At December 31, 2024, Peoples’ investment securities represented approximately 20.7% of total assets, compared to 20.0% at September 30, 2024, and 19.6% at December 31, 2023.
The held-to-maturity investment securities balance at December 31, 2024 increased $81.2 million when compared to at September 30, 2024 and $91.1 million when compared to at December 31, 2023. The increase when compared to the linked quarter and when compared to December 31, 2023, was primarily driven by purchases of higher yielding, longer duration securities booked as held-to-maturity. The balances of net unrealized losses on held-to-maturity investment securities were $82.9 million, $57.1 million, and $71.6 million at December 31, 2024, at September 30, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, respectively.
The effective duration of the investment portfolio as of December 31, 2024 was approximately 5.87 years. The duration of Peoples’ investments is managed as part of its Asset Liability Management program, and has the potential to impact both liquidity and capital, as mismatches in duration may require a liquidation of investment securities at market prices to meet funding needs. These assets are one component of Peoples' liquidity profile.
Peoples maintains a number of liquid and liquefiable assets, borrowing capacity, and other sources of liquidity to ensure the availability of funds. At December 31, 2024, Peoples had liquid and liquefiable assets totaling $857.1 million, which included (i) cash and cash equivalents, (ii) unpledged government and agency investment securities and (iii) unpledged non-agency investment securities that could be liquidated. At December 31, 2024, Peoples had a total borrowing capacity of $830.6 million available through the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB"), and federal funds. Additionally, at December 31, 2024, Peoples had other contingent sources of liquidity totaling $3.6 billion. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $209.1 million when compared to December 31, 2023 due to an improvement in other inputs in our aforementioned liquidity metrics, specifically unencumbered securities, driven by the migration of deposit balances to IntraFi Cash Service accounts ("ICS"), freeing up investment securities previously held as collateral against those balances, and requiring less cash to be held on the balance sheet.
Loans and Leases:
The period-end total loan and lease balances at December 31, 2024 increased $86.2 million, or 5% annualized, compared to at September 30, 2024. The increase in the period-end total loan and lease balances was primarily driven by increases of $97.5 million in commercial and industrial loans, partially offset by decreases of $26.4 million and $24.5 million in leases and other commercial real estate loans, respectively.
The period-end total loan and lease balances at December 31, 2024 increased $198.8 million compared to at December 31, 2023, primarily driven by organic growth in our commercial and industrial, and premium finance portfolios of $162.7 million and $66.3 million, respectively.
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Quarterly average total loan balances decreased $61.2 million compared to the linked quarter. The decrease in average total loan balances when compared to the linked quarter was primarily the result of decreases of (i) $15.1 million in other commercial real estate loans, (ii) $11.9 million in leases, (iii) $11.6 million in premium finance loans, (iv) $11.0 million in residential real estate loans, and (v) $10.5 million in consumer indirect loans.
Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, quarterly average loan balances in the current quarter increased $147.0 million, or 2%. The increase was driven by growth of (i) $114.8 million in commercial and industrial loans, (ii) $87.3 million in premium finance loans, and (iii) $27.3 million in home equity lines of credit, partially offset with a decrease of $62.3 million in construction loans.
Asset Quality:
Overall, asset quality remained relatively stable through the fourth quarter of 2024. Delinquency trends remained stable as loans considered current comprised 98.7%, 98.5%, and 98.6% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2024, at September 30, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, respectively. Total nonperforming assets at December 31, 2024 decreased $20.8 million, or 30%, compared to at September 30, 2024, and increased $9.6 million, or 24%, compared to at December 31, 2023. The decrease in nonperforming assets compared to the linked quarter was primarily driven by the reduction in 90+ administrative delinquency on Vantage leases. The increase in nonperforming assets compared to at December 31, 2023, was impacted by the increase of nonaccrual loans. Nonperforming assets as a percent of total loans and OREO was 0.77% at December 31, 2024, compared to 1.11% at September 30, 2024, and 0.64% at December 31, 2023.
Criticized loans, which are those categorized as special mention, substandard or doubtful, increased $3.7 million, or 2%, compared to at September 30, 2024, and increased $6.1 million, or 3%, compared to at December 31, 2023. As a percent of total loans, criticized loans were 3.80% at December 31, 2024, compared to 3.79% at September 30, 2024, and 3.82% at December 31, 2023. The increase in the amount of criticized loans compared to at September 30, 2024 was primarily driven by loan downgrades. Compared to at December 31, 2023, the increase in the amount of criticized loans was primarily driven by loan downgrades.
Classified loans, which are those categorized as substandard or doubtful, decreased $4.4 million, or 3%, compared to at September 30, 2024, and increased $8.8 million, or 7%, compared to at December 31, 2023. As a percent of total loans, classified loans were 2.03% at December 31, 2024, compared to 2.12% at September 30, 2024, and 1.95% at December 31, 2023. The decrease in classified loans compared to at September 30, 2024 was primarily driven by paydowns and upgrades. The increase in classified loans when compared to at December 31, 2023, was primarily driven by loan and lease downgrades.
Annualized net charge-offs were 0.61% of average total loans for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 0.38% for the linked quarter, and 0.23% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase relative to the linked quarter was driven by an increase in charge-offs on leases originated by our North Star Leasing business. The increase in net charge-offs during the fourth quarter of 2024 versus the prior year fourth quarter was primarily attributable to an increase in charge-offs on leases originated by our North Star Leasing business.
At December 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses decreased $3.3 million when compared to September 30, 2024, and increased $1.3 million when compared to at December 31, 2023. The decrease in the allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2024 when compared to at September 30, 2024 was primarily due to a decrease in reserves for individually analyzed loans and leases. The increase in the allowance balance at December 31, 2024 when compared to December 31, 2023 was driven by an increase in reserves for individually analyzed loans and leases, as well as loan growth. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans was 1.00% at December 31, 2024, compared to 1.06% at September 30, 2024, and 1.01% at December 31, 2023. The ratio of allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans increased to 148.13% at December 31, 2024 compared to 106.82% at September 30, 2024, and decreased compared to 192.62% at December 31, 2023.
Deposits:
As of December 31, 2024, period-end total deposits increased $111.9 million compared to at September 30, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by increases of (i) $59.1 million in brokered certificates of deposit, (ii) $54.2 million in non-interest bearing deposits, and (iii) $37.3 million in retail certificates of deposit, partially offset by a decrease of $48.4 million in governmental deposit accounts. The increase in retail certificates of deposits was due to current specials being offered, while the decrease in governmental deposit accounts was due to the seasonality of those balances. The increase in brokered deposit accounts was due to the lower-cost of funding available compared to Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") advances.
Compared to December 31, 2023, period-end deposit balances increased $442.8 million, or 6%. The increase was primarily driven by increases of $478.0 million in retail certificates of deposit, $107.6 million in money market deposit accounts, and $49.1 million in governmental deposit accounts, offset by decreases of $60.0 million, $59.2 million, $52.3
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million, and $20.5 million in non-interest bearing deposits, interest-bearing demand accounts, savings accounts, and brokered certificates of deposit, respectively. The increase in retail certificates of deposits was driven by special promotional rate offerings over the past year.
The percentages of retail deposit balances and commercial deposit balances of the total deposit balance were 79% and 21%, respectively, at December 31, 2024, and at September 30, 2024, and were 80% and 20%, respectively, at December 31, 2023.
Uninsured deposits were 26%, 27%, and 27% of total deposits at December 31, 2024, at September 30, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, respectively. Uninsured amounts are estimated based on the portion of customer account balances that exceeded the FDIC limit of $250,000. Peoples pledges investment securities against certain governmental deposit accounts, which collateralized $656.9 million, or 33%, $714.1 million, or 36%, and $788.7 million, or 40%, of the uninsured deposit balances at December 31, 2024, at September 30, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, respectively.
Average deposit balances during the fourth quarter of 2024 increased $211.4 million, or 3%, when compared to the linked quarter, and increased $509.3 million, or 7%, when compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in average deposit balances compared to the linked quarter was driven by increases of $98.9 million in brokered certificates of deposits, $48.4 million in non-interest bearing deposits, $39.0 million in retail certificates of deposits, and $38.3 million in money market accounts partially offset by decreases of $13.3 million in governmental deposits and $8.7 million in savings account deposits. Total demand deposit accounts comprised 34%, 34%, and 38% of total deposits at December 31, 2024, at September 30, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, respectively.
Stockholders' Equity:
Total stockholders' equity at December 31, 2024 decreased $13.4 million, or 1%, compared to at September 30, 2024. This change was primarily driven by an increase of $27.9 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss during the quarter and dividends paid of $14.2 million, partially offset by net income of $26.9 million. The increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss was the result of the changes in the market value of available-for-sale investment securities during the period.
Total stockholders' equity at December 31, 2024 increased $58.1 million, or 6%, compared to at December 31, 2023, which was due to net income of $117.2 million in the full year and a decrease in other comprehensive loss of $8.8 million, partially offset by dividends paid of $56.3 million.
At December 31, 2024, the tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 12.40%, compared to 12.59% at September 30, 2024, and 12.37% at December 31, 2023. The common equity tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 11.96% at December 31, 2024, compared to 11.80% at September 30, 2024, and 11.56% at December 31, 2023. The total risk-based capital ratio was 13.59% at December 31, 2024, compared to 13.49% at September 30, 2024, and 13.17% at December 31, 2023. Peoples adopted the five-year transition to phase in the impact of the adoption of the current expected credit loss ("CECL") model (accounting standard) on regulatory capital ratios. Compared to at September 30, 2024, and at December 31, 2023, total risk-based capital ratio improved due to net income during the fourth quarter of 2024, partially offset by dividends paid.
At December 31, 2024, book value per common share and tangible book value per common share, which excludes goodwill and other intangible assets, were $31.26 and $19.94, respectively, compared to $31.65 and $20.29, respectively, at September 30, 2024, and $29.83 and $18.16, respectively, at December 31, 2023. The ratio of total stockholders' equity to total assets decreased 31 basis points when compared to September 30, 2024. The tangible equity to tangible assets ratio, which excludes goodwill and other intangible assets, decreased 24 basis points when compared to at September 30, 2024. Compared to at December 31, 2023, the total stockholders' equity to total assets ratio increased from 11.50% to 12.01%, and the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio increased from 7.33% to 8.01%.
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Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples", Nasdaq: PEBO) is a diversified financial services holding company and makes available a complete line of banking, trust and investment, insurance and premium financing solutions through its subsidiaries. Headquartered in Marietta, Ohio since 1902, Peoples has established a heritage of financial stability, growth and community impact. Peoples had $9.3 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2024, and 148 locations, including 129 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Peoples' vision is to be the Best Community Bank in America.
Peoples is a member of the Russell 3000 index of United States ("U.S.") publicly-traded companies. Peoples offers services through Peoples Bank (which includes the divisions of Peoples Investment Services, Peoples Premium Finance and North Star Leasing), Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC, and Vantage Financial, LLC.


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Conference Call to Discuss Earnings:
Peoples will conduct a facilitated conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2024 results of operations on January 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, with members of Peoples' executive management participating. Analysts, media and individual investors are invited to participate in the conference call by calling (866) 890-9285. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call audio and earnings conference call presentation will be available online via the "Investor Relations" section of Peoples' website, www.peoplesbancorp.com. Participants are encouraged to call or sign in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time to ensure participation and, if required, to download and install the necessary software. A replay of the call will be available on Peoples' website in the "Investor Relations" section for one year.

Use of Non-US GAAP Financial Measures:
This news release contains financial information and performance measures determined by methods other than those in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). Management uses these "non-US GAAP" financial measures in its analysis of Peoples' performance and the efficiency of its operations. Management believes that these non-US GAAP financial measures provide a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhance comparability of results with prior periods and peers. These disclosures should not be viewed as substitutes for financial measures determined in accordance with US GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-US GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Below is a listing of the non-US GAAP financial measures used in this news release:
Core non-interest expense is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the impact of acquisition-related expenses and the COVID-19 employee retention credit.
The efficiency ratio is calculated as total non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses. This ratio is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes amortization of other intangible assets and all gains and losses included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income.
The efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items is calculated as core non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses. This ratio is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the impact of acquisition-related expenses, the COVID-19 employee retention credit, and the amortization of other intangible assets and all gains and losses included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income.
Tangible assets, tangible equity, the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio and tangible book value per common share are non-US GAAP financial measures since they exclude the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on both total stockholders' equity and total assets.
Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes all gains and losses included in earnings.
Pre-provision net revenue is defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, minus total non-interest expense. This measure is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the provision for (recovery of) credit losses and all gains and losses included in net income.
Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items is calculated as annualized net income (less the after-tax impact of all gains and losses, acquisition-related expenses, and COVID-19 employee retention credit) divided by average assets. This measure is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the after-tax impact of all gains and losses and acquisition-related expenses.
Return on average tangible equity is calculated as annualized net income (less the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets) divided by average tangible equity. This measure is a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets from net income and the impact of average goodwill and other average intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on average stockholders' equity.
A reconciliation of these non-US GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable US GAAP financial measures is included at the end of this news release under the caption of "Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)."
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Safe Harbor Statement:
Certain statements made in this news release regarding Peoples' financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "may," "feel," "expect," "believe," "plan," "will," "will likely," "would," "should," "could," "project," "goal," "target," "potential," "seek," "intend," "continue," "remain," and similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of Peoples' business and operations. Additionally, Peoples' financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to:
(1)the effects of interest rate policies, changes in the interest rate environment due to economic conditions and/or the fiscal and monetary policy measures undertaken by the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve Board, including changes in the Federal Funds Target Rate, in response to such economic conditions, which may adversely impact interest rates, the interest rate yield curve, interest margins, loan demand and interest rate sensitivity;
(2)the effects of inflationary pressures on borrowers’ liquidity and ability to repay;
(3)the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of Peoples' business strategies and Peoples' ability to manage strategic initiatives, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board, the completion and successful integration of acquisitions, and the expansion of commercial and consumer lending activities;
(4)competitive pressures among financial institutions, or from non-financial institutions, which may increase significantly, including product and pricing pressures, which can in turn impact Peoples' credit spreads, changes to third-party relationships and revenues, changes in the manner of providing services, customer acquisition and retention pressures, and Peoples' ability to attract, develop and retain qualified professionals;
(5)uncertainty regarding the nature, timing, cost, and effect of legislative or regulatory changes or actions, or deposit insurance premium levels, promulgated and to be promulgated by governmental and regulatory agencies, including the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which may subject Peoples, its subsidiaries, or acquired companies to a variety of new and more stringent legal and regulatory requirements;
(6)the effects of easing restrictions on participants in the financial services industry;
(7)current and future local, regional, national and international economic conditions (including the impact of persistent inflation, supply chain issues or labor shortages, supply-demand imbalances affecting local real estate prices, high unemployment rates in the local or regional economies in which Peoples operates and/or the U.S. economy generally, an increasing federal government budget deficit, the failure of the federal government to raise the federal debt ceiling, potential or imposed tariffs, a U.S. withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, trade wars and other changes in trade regulations, changes in the relationship of the U.S. and U.S. global trading partners), and changes in the federal, state, and local governmental policy and the impact these conditions may have on Peoples, Peoples' customers and Peoples' counterparties, and Peoples' assessment of the impact, which may be different than anticipated;

(8)Peoples may issue equity securities in connection with future acquisitions, which could cause ownership and economic dilution to Peoples' current shareholders;
(9)changes in prepayment speeds, loan originations, levels of nonperforming assets, delinquent loans, charge-offs, and customer and other counterparties' performance and creditworthiness generally, which may be less favorable than expected in light of recent inflationary pressures and continued elevated interest rates, and may adversely impact the amount of interest income generated;
(10)Peoples may have more credit risk and higher credit losses to the extent there are loan concentrations by location or industry of borrowers or collateral;
(11)future credit quality and performance, including expectations regarding future credit losses and the allowance for credit losses;
(12)changes in accounting standards, policies, estimates or procedures may adversely affect Peoples' reported financial condition or results of operations;
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(13)the impact of assumptions, estimates and inputs used within models, which may vary materially from actual outcomes, including under the CECL model;
(14)adverse changes in the conditions and trends in the financial markets, including recent inflationary pressures, which may adversely affect the fair value of securities within Peoples' investment portfolio, the interest rate sensitivity of Peoples' consolidated balance sheet, and the income generated by Peoples' trust and investment activities;
(15)the volatility from quarter to quarter of mortgage banking income, whether due to interest rates, demand, the fair value of mortgage loans, or other factors;
(16)Peoples' ability to receive dividends from Peoples' subsidiaries;
(17)Peoples' ability to maintain required capital levels and adequate sources of funding and liquidity;
(18)the impact of larger or similar-sized financial institutions encountering problems, such as the failure in 2024 of Republic First Bank, and closures in 2023 of Silicon Valley Bank in California, Signature Bank in New York and First Republic Bank in California, which may adversely affect the banking industry and/or Peoples' business generation and retention, funding and liquidity, including Peoples’ continued ability to grow deposits or maintain adequate deposit levels, and may further result in potential increased regulatory requirements, increased reputational risk and potential impacts to macroeconomic conditions;

(19)Peoples' ability to secure confidential information and deliver products and services through the use of computer systems and telecommunications networks, including those of Peoples' third-party vendors and other service providers, which may prove inadequate, and could adversely affect customer confidence in Peoples and/or result in Peoples incurring a financial loss;
(20)any misappropriation of the confidential information which Peoples possesses could have an adverse impact on Peoples' business and could result in regulatory actions, litigation and other adverse effects;
(21)Peoples' ability to anticipate and respond to technological changes, and Peoples' reliance on, and the potential failure of, a number of third-party vendors to perform as expected, including Peoples' primary core banking system provider, which can impact Peoples' ability to respond to customer needs and meet competitive demands;
(22)operational issues stemming from and/or capital spending necessitated by the potential need to adapt to industry changes in information technology systems on which Peoples and Peoples' subsidiaries are highly dependent;
(23)changes in consumer spending, borrowing and saving habits, whether due to changes in retail distribution strategies, consumer preferences and behavior, changes in business and economic conditions, legislative or regulatory initiatives, or other factors, which may be different than anticipated;
(24)the adequacy of Peoples' internal controls and risk management program in the event of changes in strategic, reputational, market, economic, operational, cybersecurity, compliance, legal, asset/liability repricing, liquidity, credit and interest rate risks associated with Peoples' business;
(25)the impact on Peoples' businesses, personnel, facilities or systems of losses related to acts of fraud, theft, misappropriation or violence;
(26)the impact on Peoples' businesses, as well as on the risks described above, of various domestic or international widespread natural or other disasters including severe weather events, pandemics, cybersecurity attacks, system failures, civil unrest, military or terrorist activities or international conflicts (including Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East);
(27)the potential deterioration of the U.S. economy due to financial, political or other shocks;
(28)the potential influence on the U.S. financial markets and economy from the effects of climate change, including any enhanced regulatory, compliance, credit and reputational risks and costs;
(29)the impact on Peoples' businesses and operating results of any costs associated with obtaining rights in intellectual property claimed by others and adequately protecting Peoples' intellectual property;
(30)risks and uncertainties associated with Peoples' entry into new geographic markets and risks resulting from Peoples' inexperience in these new geographic markets;
(31)Peoples' ability to integrate the Limestone Merger, which may be unsuccessful, or may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected;
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(32)the risk that expected revenue synergies and cost savings from the Limestone Merger may not be fully realized or realized within the expected time frame;
(33)changes in laws or regulations imposed by Peoples' regulators impacting Peoples' capital actions, including dividend payments and share repurchases;
(34)the vulnerability of Peoples' network and online banking portals, and the systems of parties with whom Peoples contracts, to unauthorized access, computer viruses, phishing schemes, spam attacks, human error, natural disasters, power loss and other security breaches;
(35)regulatory and legal matters, including the failure to resolve any outstanding matters on a timely basis and the potential of new regulatory matters, litigation, or other legal actions, which may result in, among other things, additional costs, fines, penalties, restrictions on our business activities, reputational harm, or other adverse consequences;
(36)Peoples' business may be adversely affected by increased political and regulatory scrutiny of corporate environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices;
(37)the effect of a fall in stock market prices on the asset and wealth management business; and
(38)other risk factors relating to the banking industry or Peoples as detailed from time to time in Peoples' reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including those risk factors included in the disclosures under the heading "ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS" of Peoples' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Peoples encourages readers of this news release to understand forward-looking statements to be strategic objectives rather than absolute targets of future performance. Peoples undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by applicable legal requirements. Copies of documents filed with the SEC are available free of charge at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov and/or from Peoples' website - www.peoplesbancorp.com under the “Investor Relations” section.
As required by U.S. GAAP, Peoples is required to evaluate the impact of subsequent events through the issuance date of its December 31, 2024 consolidated financial statements as part of its Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC. Accordingly, subsequent events could occur that may cause Peoples to update its critical accounting estimates and to revise its financial information from the estimates and information contained in this news release.
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PER COMMON SHARE DATA AND SELECTED RATIOS (Unaudited)
At or For the Three Months EndedAt or For the Year Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31,
20242024202320242023
PER COMMON SHARE:
Earnings per common share:
   Basic$0.77 $0.90 $0.97 $3.34 $3.46 
   Diluted0.76 0.89 0.96 3.31 3.44 
Cash dividends declared per common share0.40 0.40 0.39 1.59 1.55 
Book value per common share (a)31.26 31.65 29.83 31.26 29.83 
Tangible book value per common share (a)(b)19.94 20.29 18.16 19.94 18.16 
Closing price of common shares at end of period$31.69 $30.09 $33.76 $31.69 $33.76 
SELECTED RATIOS:
Return on average stockholders' equity (c)9.56 %11.46 %13.39 %10.81 %12.05 %
Return on average tangible equity (c)(d)16.15 %19.40 %24.45 %18.61 %21.96 %
Return on average assets (c)1.17 %1.38 %1.52 %1.28 %1.37 %
Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items (c)(e)1.27 %1.38 %1.64 %1.32 %1.61 %
Efficiency ratio (f)(h)59.57 %55.10 %55.98 %57.97 %58.70 %
Efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items (g)(h)58.57 %55.87 %54.87 %57.93 %54.37 %
Net interest margin (c)(h)4.15 %4.27 %4.43 %4.21 %4.55 %
Dividend payout ratio (i)52.79 %44.74 %41.75 %48.06 %45.93 %
(a)Data presented as of the end of the period indicated.
(b)Tangible book value per common share represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the balance sheet impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on stockholders' equity. Additional information regarding the calculation of this ratio is included at the end of this news release under the caption of "Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)."
(c)Ratios are presented on an annualized basis.
(d)Return on average tangible equity represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets from net income and it excludes the balance sheet impact of average goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on average stockholders' equity. Additional information regarding the calculation of this ratio is included at the end of this news release under the caption of "Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)."
(e)Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the after-tax impact of all gains and losses, acquisition-related expenses, and COVID-19 employee retention credit. Additional information regarding the calculation of this ratio is included at the end of this news release under the caption of "Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)."
(f)The efficiency ratio is defined as total non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus total non-interest income (excluding all gains and losses). This ratio represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes amortization of other intangible assets, and all gains and losses included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income. Additional information regarding the calculation of this ratio is included at the end of this news release under the caption of "Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)."
(g)The efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items is defined as core non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus total non-interest income (excluding all gains and losses). This ratio represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the impact of acquisition-related expenses, COVID-19 employee retention credit, and all gains and losses included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income. Additional information regarding the calculation of this ratio is included at the end of this news release under the caption of "Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)."
(h)Interest income and yields are presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis, using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
(i)This ratio is calculated based on dividends declared during the period divided by net income for the period.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months EndedYear Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31,
20242024202320242023
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Total interest income$128,793 $133,620 $125,244 $520,776 $439,403 
Total interest expense42,257 44,708 36,875 172,075 100,029 
Net interest income86,536 88,912 88,369 348,701 339,374 
Provision for credit losses6,267 6,735 1,285 24,787 15,174 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses80,269 82,177 87,084 323,914 324,200 
Non-interest income:
Electronic banking income6,267 6,359 6,835 25,142 25,210 
Trust and investment income5,033 4,882 4,374 19,513 17,160 
Deposit account service charges4,502 4,520 4,490 17,584 16,682 
Insurance income4,523 4,271 4,337 19,401 18,016 
Lease income3,200 3,046 3,470 10,408 7,844 
Bank owned life insurance income1,219 460 1,227 4,216 4,151 
Mortgage banking income173 1,051 338 1,788 1,078 
Net gain (loss) on investment securities12 (74)(1,592)(416)(3,700)
Net loss on asset disposals and other transactions(1,746)(795)(619)(3,310)(2,837)
Other non-interest income1,906 1,074 1,274 5,040 3,809 
  Total non-interest income25,089 24,794 24,134 99,366 87,413 
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefit costs37,499 37,085 37,370 150,041 144,031 
Data processing and software expense6,598 6,111 6,029 25,221 21,607 
Net occupancy and equipment expense5,821 5,905 5,532 24,151 21,368 
Professional fees3,311 2,896 3,266 12,109 17,041 
Amortization of other intangible assets2,800 2,786 3,271 11,161 11,222 
Electronic banking expense1,982 1,844 1,991 7,548 7,150 
FDIC insurance expense1,251 1,241 1,260 4,929 4,785 
Other loan expenses857 1,178 726 4,147 2,859 
Franchise tax expense664 917 862 3,222 3,540 
Communication expense796 814 745 3,145 2,834 
Marketing expense1,206 971 1,463 3,914 5,017 
Other non-interest expense7,718 4,342 5,174 24,228 25,033 
  Total non-interest expense70,503 66,090 67,689 273,816 266,487 
  Income before income taxes34,855 40,881 43,529 149,464 145,126 
Income tax expense7,925 9,197 9,704 32,259 31,763 
    Net income$26,930 $31,684 $33,825 $117,205 $113,363 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Cont.)
Three Months EndedYear Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31,
20242024202320242023
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:
Net income available to common shareholders$26,930 $31,684 $33,825 $117,205 $113,363 
Less: Dividends paid on unvested common shares212 216 143 786 531 
Less: Undistributed loss allocated to unvested common shares48 63 79 227 269 
Net earnings allocated to common shareholders$26,670 $31,405 $33,603 $116,192 $112,563 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding34,819,062 34,793,704 34,794,313 34,779,548 32,533,086 
Effect of potentially dilutive common shares453,003 405,679 295,512 367,806 227,722 
Total weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding35,272,065 35,199,383 35,089,825 35,147,354 32,760,808 
Earnings per common share – basic$0.77 $0.90 $0.97 $3.34 $3.46 
Earnings per common share – diluted$0.76 $0.89 $0.96 $3.31 $3.44 
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.40 $0.40 $0.39 $1.59 $1.55 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic34,819,062 34,793,704 34,794,313 34,779,548 32,533,086 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted35,272,065 35,199,383 35,089,825 35,147,354 32,760,808 
Common shares outstanding at the end of period35,563,590 35,538,607 35,314,745 35,563,590 35,314,745 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,December 31,
20242023
(Dollars in thousands)(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents:
  Cash and due from banks$108,721 $111,680 
  Interest-bearing deposits in other banks108,943 315,042 
    Total cash and cash equivalents217,664 426,722 
Available-for-sale investment securities, at fair value (amortized cost of
 $1,229,382 at December 31, 2024 and $1,184,288 at December 31, 2023) (a)
1,083,555 1,048,322 
Held-to-maturity investment securities, at amortized cost (fair value of
  $691,991 at December 31, 2024 and $612,022 at December 31, 2023) (a)
774,800 683,657 
Other investment securities, at cost60,132 63,421 
    Total investment securities (a)1,918,487 1,795,400 
Loans and leases, net of deferred fees and costs (b)6,358,003 6,159,196 
Allowance for credit losses(63,348)(62,011)
    Net loans and leases6,294,655 6,097,185 
Loans held for sale2,348 1,866 
Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation103,669 103,856 
Bank owned life insurance143,710 140,554 
Goodwill363,199 362,169 
Other intangible assets39,223 50,003 
Other assets171,292 179,627 
    Total assets$9,254,247 $9,157,382 
Liabilities
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing$1,507,661 $1,567,649 
Interest-bearing6,087,418 5,584,648 
    Total deposits7,595,079 7,152,297 
Short-term borrowings188,600 601,121 
Long-term borrowings238,073 216,241 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities120,905 134,189 
    Total liabilities$8,142,657 $8,103,848 
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred shares, no par value, 50,000 shares authorized, no shares issued at December 31, 2024 or at December 31, 2023
 — 
Common shares, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 36,782,601 shares issued at December 31, 2024 and 36,736,041 shares issued at December 31, 2023, including shares in treasury
866,844 865,227 
Retained earnings 388,109 327,237 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred income taxes(110,385)(101,590)
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,323,297 common shares at December 31, 2024 and 1,511,348 common shares at December 31, 2023
(32,978)(37,340)
    Total stockholders' equity1,111,590 1,053,534 
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$9,254,247 $9,157,382 
(a)Available-for-sale investment securities and held-to-maturity investment securities are presented net of allowance for credit losses of $0 and $237, respectively, as of December 31, 2024 and $0 and $238, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.
(b)Also referred to throughout this document as "total loans" and "loans held for investment."
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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
December 31,September 30,June 30,March 31,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20242024202420242023
Loan Portfolio
Construction$328,388 $320,094 $340,601 $314,687 $364,019 
Commercial real estate, other2,156,013 2,180,491 2,195,979 2,243,780 2,196,957 
Commercial and industrial1,347,645 1,250,152 1,258,063 1,214,615 1,184,986 
Premium finance269,435 286,983 293,349 238,962 203,177 
Leases406,598 433,009 430,651 422,694 414,060 
Residential real estate835,101 777,542 789,344 781,888 791,095 
Home equity lines of credit232,661 233,109 227,608 221,079 208,675 
Consumer, indirect669,857 677,056 675,054 650,228 666,472 
Consumer, direct111,052 112,198 113,655 113,588 128,769 
Deposit account overdrafts1,253 1,205 1,067 1,306 986 
    Total loans and leases$6,358,003 $6,271,839 $6,325,371 $6,202,827 $6,159,196 
Total acquired loans and leases (a)$1,559,172 $1,585,552 $1,686,784 $1,757,169 $1,825,129 
    Total originated loans and leases$4,798,831 $4,686,287 $4,638,587 $4,445,658 $4,334,067 
Total Investment Securities $1,918,487 $1,829,995 $1,883,865 $1,858,911 $1,795,400 
Deposit Balances
Non-interest-bearing deposits (b)$1,507,661 $1,453,441 $1,472,697 $1,468,363 $1,567,649 
Interest-bearing deposits:
  Interest-bearing demand accounts (b)1,085,158 1,065,912 1,083,512 1,107,712 1,144,357 
  Retail certificates of deposit1,921,415 1,884,139 1,812,874 1,680,413 1,443,417 
  Money market deposit accounts883,128 894,690 869,159 859,961 775,488 
  Governmental deposit accounts775,782 824,136 766,337 825,170 726,713 
  Savings accounts866,959 864,935 880,542 901,493 919,244 
  Brokered deposits554,976 495,904 412,653 483,444 575,429 
    Total interest-bearing deposits$6,087,418 $6,029,716 $5,825,077 $5,858,193 $5,584,648 
    Total deposits$7,595,079 $7,483,157 $7,297,774 $7,326,556 $7,152,297 
Total demand deposits (b)$2,592,819 $2,519,353 $2,556,209 $2,576,075 $2,712,006 
Asset Quality
Nonperforming assets (NPAs):
  Loans 90+ days past due and accruing $8,637 $27,578 $7,592 $7,662 $6,716 
  Nonaccrual loans34,129 34,807 33,669 31,361 25,477 
    Total nonperforming loans (NPLs) (f)42,766 62,385 41,261 39,023 32,193 
  Other real estate owned (OREO)6,170 7,397 7,409 7,238 7,174 
Total NPAs (f)$48,936 $69,782 $48,670 $46,261 $39,367 
Criticized loans (c)$241,302 $237,627 $239,943 $256,565 $235,239 
Classified loans (d)128,815 133,241 120,180 147,518 120,027 
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of NPLs (f)148.13 %106.82 %160.56 %166.11 %192.62 %
NPLs as a percent of total loans (f)0.67 %0.99 %0.65 %0.63 %0.52 %
NPAs as a percent of total assets (f)0.53 %0.76 %0.53 %0.50 %0.43 %
NPAs as a percent of total loans and OREO (f)0.77 %1.11 %0.77 %0.74 %0.64 %
Criticized loans as a percent of total loans (c)3.80 %3.79 %3.79 %4.14 %3.82 %
Classified loans as a percent of total loans (d)2.03 %2.12 %1.90 %2.38 %1.95 %
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans1.00 %1.06 %1.05 %1.05 %1.01 %
Total demand deposits as a percent of total deposits (b)34.14 %33.67 %35.03 %35.16 %37.92 %
Capital Information (e)(g)(i)
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (h)11.96 %11.80 %11.74 %11.69 %11.56 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio12.40 %12.59 %12.53 %12.50 %12.37 %
Total risk-based capital ratio (tier 1 and tier 2)13.59 %13.49 %13.44 %13.40 %13.17 %
Leverage ratio9.73 %9.86 %9.56 %9.43 %9.48 %
Common equity tier 1 capital$833,210 $821,192 $799,710 $780,018 $766,692 
Tier 1 capital864,056 875,800 854,050 834,090 820,496 
Total capital (tier 1 and tier 2)946,724 938,474 916,073 894,663 873,226 
Total risk-weighted assets$6,967,659 $6,958,225 $6,814,149 $6,674,196 $6,630,945 
Total stockholders' equity to total assets12.01 %12.31 %11.68 %11.46 %11.50 %
Tangible equity to tangible assets (j)8.01 %8.25 %7.61 %7.37 %7.33 %
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(a)Includes all loans and leases acquired and purchased in 2012 and thereafter.
(b)The sum of non-interest-bearing deposits and interest-bearing demand accounts is considered total demand deposits.
(c)Includes loans categorized as special mention, substandard, or doubtful.
(d)Includes loans categorized as substandard or doubtful.
(e)Data presented as of the end of the period indicated.
(f)Nonperforming loans include loans 90+ days past due and accruing, renegotiated loans and nonaccrual loans. Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and OREO.
(g)December 31, 2024 data based on preliminary analysis and subject to revision.
(h)Peoples' capital conservation buffer was 5.59% at December 31, 2024, 5.49% at September 30, 2024, 5.66% at June 30, 2024, 5.60% at March 31, 2024, 5.38% and at December 31, 2023, compared to required capital conservation buffer of 2.50%
(i)Peoples has adopted the five-year transition to phase in the impact of the adoption of CECL on regulatory capital ratios.
(j)This ratio represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the balance sheet impact of intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on both total stockholders' equity and total assets. Additional information regarding the calculation of this ratio is included at the end of this news release under the caption of "Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)."
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PROVISION FOR (RECOVERY OF) CREDIT LOSSES INFORMATION
Three Months EndedYear Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31,
20242024202320242023
(Dollars in thousands)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Provision for credit losses
Provision for credit losses$6,014 $6,279 $1,048 $23,524 $14,236 
Provision for checking account overdrafts253 456 237 1,263 938 
  Total provision for credit losses$6,267 $6,735 $1,285 $24,787 $15,174 
Net Charge-Offs
Gross charge-offs$10,040 $6,591 $4,750 $25,112 $11,480 
Recoveries454 507 1,261 1,889 2,933 
  Net charge-offs$9,586 $6,084 $3,489 $23,223 $8,547 
Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries) by Type
Construction$ $— $— $ $
Commercial real estate, other195 (100)(529)304 (351)
Commercial and industrial78 258 542 610 299 
Premium finance51 33 43 181 98 
Leases7,619 3,697 1,994 14,578 3,635 
Residential real estate99 (58)(47)34 (22)
Home equity lines of credit 4 109 
Consumer, indirect1,153 1,634 1,104 5,627 3,543 
Consumer, direct142 143 130 628 343 
Deposit account overdrafts249 475 249 1,257 884 
  Total net charge-offs$9,586 $6,084 $3,489 $23,223 $8,547 
As a percent of average total loans (annualized)0.61 %0.38 %0.23 %0.37 %0.15 %


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
December 31,September 30,June 30,March 31,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20242024202420242023
Trust assets under administration and management$2,061,267 $2,124,320 $2,071,832 $2,061,402 $2,021,249 
Brokerage assets under administration and management1,614,189 1,608,368 1,567,775 1,530,954 1,473,814 
Mortgage loans serviced for others346,189 347,719 341,298 348,937 356,784 
Employees (full-time equivalent) 1,479 1,496 1,489 1,498 1,478 

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CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST INCOME (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2024September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands)BalanceIncome/
Expense
Yield/ CostBalanceIncome/
Expense
Yield/ CostBalanceIncome/
Expense
Yield/ Cost
Assets
Short-term investments$123,303 $1,432 4.62 %$57,436 $954 6.60 %$58,037 $901 6.16 %
Investment securities (a)(b)1,910,266 16,353 3.42 %1,897,701 16,397 3.46 %1,768,033 14,266 3.23 %
Loans (b)(c):
Construction 324,856 6,139 7.39 %330,779 6,654 7.87 %387,147 7,396 7.48 %
Commercial real estate, other2,034,083 34,776 6.69 %2,049,150 37,640 7.19 %2,014,824 38,076 7.39 %
Commercial and industrial1,259,636 23,467 7.29 %1,254,709 24,730 7.71 %1,144,857 22,722 7.77 %
Premium finance277,219 5,772 8.15 %288,841 6,052 8.20 %189,882 3,781 7.79 %
Leases412,686 11,528 10.93 %424,549 11,922 10.99 %400,258 11,505 11.25 %
Residential real estate (d)909,719 12,125 5.33 %920,703 12,110 5.26 %941,102 11,233 4.77 %
Home equity lines of credit234,189 4,669 7.93 %231,760 4,836 8.30 %206,847 4,088 7.84 %
Consumer, indirect670,470 10,590 6.28 %681,002 10,372 6.06 %672,042 9,316 5.50 %
Consumer, direct118,370 2,229 7.49 %120,941 2,271 7.47 %137,258 2,325 6.72 %
Total loans6,241,228 111,295 7.01 %6,302,434 116,587 7.27 %6,094,217 110,442 7.12 %
Allowance for credit losses(65,798)(66,154)(62,241)
Net loans6,175,430 6,236,280 6,031,976 
Total earning assets8,208,999 129,080 6.20 %8,191,417 133,938 6.44 %7,858,046 125,609 6.29 %
Goodwill and other intangible assets402,930 405,022 411,616 
Other assets534,128 546,298 556,993 
Total assets$9,146,057 $9,142,737 $8,826,655 
Liabilities and Equity
Interest-bearing deposits:
Savings accounts$862,257 $209 0.10 %$870,914 $227 0.10 %$939,549 $228 0.10 %
Governmental deposit accounts811,633 5,233 2.56 %824,918 5,960 2.87 %750,030 4,844 2.56 %
Interest-bearing demand accounts1,081,591 580 0.21 %1,072,850 591 0.22 %1,145,841 373 0.13 %
Money market deposit accounts892,370 5,518 2.46 %854,075 5,609 2.61 %751,503 4,212 2.22 %
Retail certificates of deposit1,904,274 20,037 4.19 %1,865,312 20,151 4.30 %1,336,440 12,079 3.59 %
Brokered deposits (e)508,944 5,568 4.35 %410,035 4,713 4.57 %575,203 7,865 5.42 %
Total interest-bearing deposits6,061,069 37,145 2.44 %5,898,104 37,251 2.51 %5,498,566 29,601 2.14 %
Short-term borrowings (e)92,472 1,088 4.70 %318,752 4,050 5.07 %412,923 4,781 4.60 %
Long-term borrowings237,835 4,025 6.69 %234,779 3,407 5.75 %194,558 2,493 5.11 %
Total borrowed funds330,307 5,113 6.13 %553,531 7,457 5.36 %607,481 7,274 4.76 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities6,391,376 42,258 2.63 %6,451,635 44,708 2.76 %6,106,047 36,875 2.40 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits1,516,933 1,468,498 1,570,110 
Other liabilities117,151 122,848 147,983 
Total liabilities8,025,460 8,042,981 7,824,140 
Stockholders’ equity1,120,597 1,099,756 1,002,515 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$9,146,057 $9,142,737 $8,826,655 
Net interest income/spread (b)$86,822 3.57 %$89,230 3.68 %$88,734 3.89 %
Net interest margin (b)4.15 %4.27 %4.43 %






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CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST INCOME (Unaudited) -- (Continued)
Year Ended
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands)BalanceIncome/
Expense
Yield/ CostBalanceIncome/
Expense
Yield/ Cost
Assets
Short-term investments$125,112 $6,810 5.44 %$57,464 $2,763 4.81 %
Investment securities (a)(b)1,877,878 64,129 3.42 %1,812,331 54,938 3.03 %
Loans (b)(c):
Construction 330,989 25,791 7.66 %347,317 27,833 7.90 %
Commercial real estate, other2,058,450 146,077 6.98 %1,757,676 120,479 6.76 %
Commercial and industrial1,237,068 95,609 7.60 %1,052,647 79,449 7.44 %
Premium finance 259,374 22,134 8.39 %168,077 12,155 7.13 %
Leases416,728 47,498 11.21 %371,809 42,931 11.39 %
Residential real estate (d)921,725 47,017 5.10 %913,069 43,647 4.78 %
Home equity lines of credit227,046 18,414 8.11 %194,415 14,722 7.57 %
Consumer, indirect666,083 39,912 5.99 %656,736 33,263 5.06 %
Consumer, direct120,607 8,694 7.21 %128,707 8,726 6.78 %
Total loans6,238,070 451,146 7.14 %5,590,453 383,205 6.79 %
Allowance for credit losses(64,491)(57,391)
Net loans6,173,579 5,533,062 
Total earning assets8,176,569 522,085 6.32 %7,402,857 440,906 5.90 %
Goodwill and other intangible assets406,619  384,172 
Other assets539,655  511,748 
Total assets$9,122,843 $8,298,777 
Liabilities and Equity
Interest-bearing deposits:
Savings accounts$882,748 $885 0.10 %$1,034,713 $1,394 0.13 %
Governmental deposit accounts799,195 21,872 2.74 %709,887 12,252 1.73 %
Interest-bearing demand accounts1,089,688 2,118 0.19 %1,156,953 1,605 0.14 %
Money market deposit accounts845,547 21,434 2.53 %684,015 9,986 1.46 %
Retail certificates of deposit1,774,419 74,509 4.20 %948,310 25,198 2.66 %
Brokered deposit (e)492,390 21,295 4.32 %483,483 21,712 4.49 %
Total interest-bearing deposits5,883,987 142,113 2.42 %5,017,361 72,147 1.44 %
Short-term borrowings (e)301,306 15,545 5.16 %461,467 19,722 4.27 %
Long-term borrowings234,472 14,418 6.11 %143,616 8,160 5.68 %
Total borrowed funds535,778 29,963 5.57 %605,083 27,882 4.59 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities6,419,765 172,076 2.68 %5,622,444 100,029 1.78 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits1,491,019   1,598,009 
Other liabilities128,267   137,527 
Total liabilities8,039,051 7,357,980 
Stockholders’ equity1,083,792 940,797 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$9,122,843 $8,298,777 
Net interest income/spread (b)$350,009 3.64 %$340,877 4.12 %
Net interest margin (b)4.21 %  4.55 %
(a)Average balances are based on carrying value.
(b)Interest income and yields are presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis, using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
(c)Average balances include nonaccrual and impaired loans. Interest income includes interest earned and received on nonaccrual loans prior to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status. Loan fees included in interest income were immaterial for all periods presented.
(d)Loans held for sale are included in the average loan balance listed. Related interest income on loans originated for sale prior to the loan being sold is included in loan interest income.
(e)Interest related to interest rate swap transactions is included, as appropriate to the transaction, in interest expense on short-term FHLB advances and interest expense on brokered deposits for the periods presented in which FHLB advances and brokered deposits were being utilized.

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NON-US GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited)
The following non-US GAAP financial measures used by Peoples provide information useful to investors in understanding Peoples' operating performance and trends, and facilitate comparisons with the performance of Peoples' peers. The following tables summarize the non-US GAAP financial measures derived from amounts reported in Peoples' consolidated financial statements:
Three Months EndedYear Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20242024202320242023
Core non-interest expense:
Total non-interest expense$70,503 $66,090 $67,689 $273,816 $266,487 
Less: acquisition-related expenses (benefit)1,144 (892)1,276 169 16,970 
Less: pension settlement charges— — — — 2,424 
Add: COVID -19 Employee Retention Credit— — — — 548 
Core non-interest expense$69,359 $66,982 $66,413 $273,647 $247,641 
Three Months EndedYear Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20242024202320242023
Efficiency ratio:
Total non-interest expense$70,503 $66,090 $67,689 $273,816 $266,487 
Less: amortization of other intangible assets2,800 2,786 3,271 11,161 11,222 
Adjusted total non-interest expense67,703 63,304 64,418 262,655 255,265 
Total non-interest income25,089 24,794 24,134 99,366 87,413 
Less: net gain (loss) on investment securities12 (74)(1,592)(416)(3,700)
Less: net loss on asset disposals and other transactions(1,746)(795)(619)(3,310)(2,837)
Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses26,823 25,663 26,345 103,092 93,950 
Net interest income86,536 88,912 88,369 348,701 339,374 
Add: fully tax-equivalent adjustment (a)286 318 365 1,308 1,503 
Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis86,822 89,230 88,734 350,009 340,877 
Adjusted revenue$113,645 $114,893 $115,079 $453,101 $434,827 
Efficiency ratio59.57 %55.10 %55.98 %57.97 %58.70 %
Efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items:
Core non-interest expense$69,359 $66,982 $66,413 $273,647 $247,641 
Less: amortization of other intangible assets2,800 2,786 3,271 11,161 11,222 
Adjusted core non-interest expense66,559 64,196 63,142 262,486 236,419 
Adjusted revenue$113,645 $114,893 $115,079 $453,101 $434,827 
Efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items58.57 %55.87 %54.87 %57.93 %54.37 %
(a) Tax effect is calculated using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
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NON-US GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited) -- (Continued)
At or For the Three Months Ended
December 31,September 30,June 30,March 31,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)20242024202420242023
Tangible equity:
Total stockholders' equity$1,111,590 $1,124,972 $1,077,833 $1,062,002 $1,053,534 
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets402,422 403,922 406,417 409,285 412,172 
Tangible equity$709,168 $721,050 $671,416 $652,717 $641,362 
Tangible assets:
Total assets$9,254,247 $9,140,471 $9,226,461 $9,270,774 $9,157,382 
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets402,422 403,922 406,417 409,285 412,172 
Tangible assets$8,851,825 $8,736,549 $8,820,044 $8,861,489 $8,745,210 
Tangible book value per common share:
Tangible equity$709,168 $721,050 $671,416 $652,717 $641,362 
Common shares outstanding35,563,590 35,538,607 35,498,977 35,486,234 35,314,745 
Tangible book value per common share$19.94 $20.29 $18.91 $18.39 $18.16 
Tangible equity to tangible assets ratio:
Tangible equity$709,168 $721,050 $671,416 $652,717 $641,362 
Tangible assets$8,851,825 $8,736,549 $8,820,044 $8,861,489 $8,745,210 
Tangible equity to tangible assets8.01 %8.25 %7.61 %7.37 %7.33 %
Three Months EndedYear Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20242024202320242023
Pre-provision net revenue:
Income before income taxes$34,855 $40,881 $43,529 $149,464 $145,126 
Add: provision for credit losses6,267 6,735 1,285 24,787 15,174 
Add: net loss on OREO1,228 — 1,230 1,623 
Add: net loss on investment securities— 74 1,592 416 3,700 
Add: net loss on other assets458 764 586 1,928 1,143 
Add: net loss on other transactions 60 28 33 152 71 
Less: net gain on investment securities12— — — — 
Pre-provision net revenue$42,856 $48,484 $47,025 $177,977 $166,837 

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NON-US GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited) -- (Continued)
Three Months EndedYear Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20242024202320242023
Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items:
Net income$26,930 $31,684 $33,825 $117,205 $113,363 
Add: net loss on investment securities— 74 1,592 416 3,700 
Less: tax effect of net loss on investment securities (a)— 16 334 87 777 
Less: net gain on investment securities12 — — — — 
Add: tax effect of net gain on investment securities (a)— — — — 
Add: net loss on asset disposals and other transactions1,746 795 619 3,310 2,837 
Less: tax effect of net loss on asset disposals and other transactions (a)367 167 130 695 596 
Add: acquisition-related expenses (benefit)1,144 (892)1,276 169 16,970 
Less: tax effect of acquisition-related expenses (benefit) (a)240 (187)268 35 3,564 
Add: pension settlement charges— — — — 2,424 
Less: tax effect of pension settlement charges (a)— — — — 509 
Less: COVID -19 Employee Retention Credit— — — — 548 
Add: tax effect of COVID -19 Employee Retention Credit (a)— — — — 115 
Net income adjusted for non-core items$29,204 $31,665 $36,580 $120,283 $133,415 
Days in the period92 92 92 366 365 
Days in the year366 366 365 366 365 
Annualized net income$107,135 $126,047 $134,197 $117,205 $113,363 
Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items$116,181 $125,972 $145,127 $120,283 $133,415 
Return on average assets:
Annualized net income$107,135 $126,047 $134,197 $117,205 $113,363 
Total average assets$9,146,057 $9,142,737 $8,826,655 $9,122,843 $8,298,777 
Return on average assets1.17 %1.38 %1.52 %1.28 %1.37 %
Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items:
Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items$116,181 $125,972 $145,127 $120,283 $133,415 
Total average assets$9,146,057 $9,142,737 $8,826,655 $9,122,843 $8,298,777 
Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items1.27 %1.38 %1.64 %1.32 %1.61 %
(a) Tax effect is calculated using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.

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NON-US GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited) -- (Continued)
For the Three Months EndedYear Ended
December 31,September 30,December 31,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20242024202320242023
Annualized net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets:
Net income $26,930 $31,684 $33,825 $117,205 $113,363 
Add: amortization of other intangible assets2,800 2,786 3,271 11,161 11,222 
Less: tax effect of amortization of other intangible assets (a)588 585 687 2,344 2,357 
Net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets$29,142 $33,885 $36,409 $126,022 $122,228 
Days in the period92 92 92 366 365 
Days in the year366 366 365 366 365 
Annualized net income$107,135 $126,047 $134,197 $117,205 $113,363 
Annualized net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets$115,934 $134,803 $144,449 $126,022 $122,228 
Average tangible equity:
Total average stockholders' equity$1,120,597 $1,099,756 $1,002,515 $1,083,792 $940,797 
Less: average goodwill and other intangible assets402,930 405,022 411,616 406,619 384,172 
Average tangible equity$717,667 $694,734 $590,899 $677,173 $556,625 
Return on average stockholders' equity ratio:
Annualized net income$107,135 $126,047 $134,197 $117,205 $113,363 
Average stockholders' equity$1,120,597 $1,099,756 $1,002,515 $1,083,792 $940,797 
Return on average stockholders' equity9.56 %11.46 %13.39 %10.81 %12.05 %
Return on average tangible equity ratio:
Annualized net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets$115,934 $134,803 $144,449 $126,022 $122,228 
Average tangible equity$717,667 $694,734 $590,899 $677,173 $556,625 
Return on average tangible equity16.15 %19.40 %24.45 %18.61 %21.96 %
(a) Tax effect is calculated using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
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1 Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 21, 2025


 
1 Statements in this presentation which are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include discussions of the strategic plans and objectives or anticipated future performance and events of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (“Peoples”). The information contained in this presentation should be read in conjunction with Peoples’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”), Peoples’ Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, and Peoples’ earnings release for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 (the “Fourth Quarter Earnings Release”), included in Peoples’ current report on Form 8-K furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on January 21, 2025, each of which is available on the SEC’s website (sec.gov) or at Peoples’ website (peoplesbancorp.com). Peoples expects to file its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”) with the SEC on or about February 27, 2025. As required by U.S. generally excepted accounting principles, Peoples is required to evaluate the impact of subsequent events through the issuance date of its December 31, 2024, consolidated financial statements as part of its 2024 Form 10-K. Accordingly, subsequent events could occur that may cause Peoples to update its critical accounting estimates and to revise its financial information from that which is contained in this presentation. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements, which are not historical fact, involve risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the 2023 Form 10-K under the section “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A and in the Fourth Quarter Earning Release. As such, actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements made in this presentation. Management believes that the expectations in these forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of management’s knowledge of Peoples’ business and operations. Peoples disclaims any responsibility to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this presentation. Safe Harbor Statement


 
1 This presentation contains financial information and performance measures determined by methods other than those in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). Management uses these “non-US GAAP” financial measures in its analysis of Peoples’ performance and the efficiency of its operations. Management believes that these non-US GAAP financial measures provide a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhance comparability of results with prior periods and peers. These disclosures should not be viewed as substitutes for financial measures determined in accordance with US GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-US GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. A reconciliation of these non-US GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable US GAAP financial measures is included under the caption “Non-US GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)” at the end of the Fourth Quarter Earnings Release. Use of Non-US GAAP Financial Measures


 
2 • Tangible equity to tangible assets improved 68 basis points to 8.01% • Book value and tangible book value per share grew to $31.26 and $19.94, respectively • Improvement in the mix of the loan portfolio, with growth in commercial and industrial reducing commercial real estate as a percent of total loans • Stable levels of criticized loans • Deposit growth of $443 million, or 6% Net income grew to $117.2 million, or $3.31 of diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for 2024 – Net interest income improved 3% – Net interest margin continued to outperform most peers at 4.21% – Fee-based income growth of 10% – Efficiency ratio of 58.0% 2024 Financial Highlights


 
3 Loans Balances by Segment 29% 12% 22% 11% 21% 5% Consumer loans Owner occupied commercial real estate Non-owner occupied commercial real estate Specialty finance Commercial and industrial Construction Loan Balances and Yields (Dollars in billions) $1.83 $1.76 $1.69 $1.59 $1.56 $4.33 $4.45 $4.64 $4.69 $4.80 7.12% 7.13% 7.16% 7.27% 7.01% Acquired loans and leases Originated loans and leases Quarterly loan yield 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 9/30/2024 12/31/2024 – Total loan balances grew 5% annualized compared to September 30, 2024 – At December 31, 2024, 47% of loans were fixed rate, with the remaining 53% at a variable rate Loans


 
4 North Star Leasing 1.54% 1.65% 6.72% 14.43% 14.49% 14.31% Net Charge-Off Rate Net Yield 2022 2023 2024 – While our North Star Leasing business has experienced higher net charge-off levels, the risk-adjusted return is still within our appetite, and also provides a diversified revenue stream – The historical average net charge-off rate for North Star Leasing in 2019 and prior years was between 4% and 5%, and stimulus funds lowered the net charge-off rate in recent years – The North Star gross portfolio yield (before accounting adjustments) is around 20% – The return on assets for North Star Leasing for the full year of 2024 and 2023 was over 6% – North Star Leasing balances comprised only 3% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2024 North Star Leasing North Star Leasing by Segment 18% 11% 9% 8%7% 6% 41% Restaurant Titled - Vocational TItled - Trucking/Trailer/Fleet Brewery/Distillery Heavy Equipment Manufacturing - Production Other


 
5 Asset Quality Metrics 3.82% 4.14% 3.79% 3.79% 3.80% 1.95% 2.38% 1.90% 2.12% 2.03% 1.01% 1.05% 1.05% 1.06% 1.00% 0.43% 0.50% 0.53% 0.76% 0.53% Criticized loans as a % of total loans Classified loans as a % of total loans Allowance for credit losses as a % of total loans Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 9/30/2024 12/31/2024 Asset quality metrics improved during the fourth quarter of 2024 – Nonperforming assets declined as a result of reductions in administrative past due leases and premiums received from carriers for Premium Finance past due accounts – Classified loans declined over $4 million compared to September 30, 2024 – Criticized loans were relatively stable compared to the linked quarter-end – As of December 31, 2024, 98.7% of our loan portfolio was considered “current”, compared to 98.5% at September 30, 2024 Asset Quality


 
6 Net interest income declined 3% compared to the linked quarter, and was attributable to lower accretion income – Accretion income declined $3.2 million – Accretion income added 23 basis points to net interest margin, compared to 39 basis points for the linked quarter – Excluding accretion, net interest margin expanded For the full year of 2024, net interest margin declined compared to 2023, and was driven by the timing of deposit cost increases, primarily due to retail CD promotions Net Interest Income (Dollars in Thousands) $88,369 $88,912 $86,536 $339,374 $348,701 4Q 2023 3Q 2024 4Q 2024 Full Year 2023 Full Year 2024 Quarterly Net Interest Margin ("NIM") 4.53% 4.54% 4.70% 4.44% 4.18% 4.18% 4.27% 4.15% 0.13% 0.24% 0.52% 0.47% 0.32% 0.28% 0.39% 0.23% Net interest margin Accretion impact 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 1Q 2024 2Q 2024 3Q 2024 4Q 2024 Accretion Income (Dollars in Thousands) $9,347 $8,061 $4,856 $25,169 $25,171 4Q 2023 3Q 2024 4Q 2024 Full Year 2023 Full Year 2024 Net Interest Income


 
7 Non-interest income grew 1% compared to the linked quarter – Commercial loan swap fee income increased $1 million, coupled with improved bank owned life insurance income, which was partially offset by lower mortgage banking income – Non-interest income included a $1.2 million loss on an other real estate owned property recorded during the fourth quarter of 2024 For the full year of 2024, non-interest income increased 14% – Increases were experienced in nearly all lines – This was impacted by the full year recognition of the Limestone Merger during 2024 (merged April 30, 2023) Non-Interest Income (Dollars in Thousands) $24,134 $24,794 $25,089 $87,413 $99,366 4Q 2023 3Q 2024 4Q 2024 Full Year 2023 Full Year 2024 Non-Interest Income


 
8 – Core non-interest expense increased 4% compared to the linked quarter – Core non-interest expense was higher for the full year of 2024 due to the larger footprint and ongoing operating costs of the Limestone Merger Core Non-Interest Expense (Dollars in Thousands) $66,413 $66,982 $69,359 $247,641 $273,647 4Q 2023 3Q 2024 4Q 2024 Full Year 2023 Full Year 2024 Non-Core Non-Interest Expense (Dollars in Thousands) $1,276 $(892) $1,144 $18,846 $169 4Q 2023 3Q 2024 4Q 2024 Full Year 2023 Full Year 2024 Efficiency Ratio 56.0% 55.1% 59.6% 58.7% 58.0% 4Q 2023 3Q 2024 4Q 2024 Full Year 2023 Full Year 2024 Efficiency Ratio, Adjusted for Non-Core Expenses 54.9% 55.9% 58.6% 54.4% 57.9% 4Q 2023 3Q 2024 4Q 2024 Full Year 2023 Full Year 2024 Non-Interest Expense


 
9 Deposit Balances by Segment 20% 14% 25% 12% 10% 12% 7% Non-interest-bearing deposits Interest-bearing demand accounts Retail certificates of deposit Money market deposit accounts Governmental deposit accounts Savings accounts Brokered deposits Deposit Balances and Costs (Dollars in billions) $1.57 $1.47 $1.47 $1.45 $1.51 $5.58 $5.86 $5.83 $6.03 $6.09 1.67% 1.85% 1.94% 2.01% 2.01% Non-interest-bearing deposits Interest-bearing deposits Quarterly deposit cost 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 9/30/2024 12/31/2024 Fourth quarter 2024 deposits increased $53 million compared to the linked quarter, excluding brokered CDs – Growth in retail CDs and non-interest bearing checking accounts contributed most of the growth – Our brokered CDs grew $59 million, and were used as a lower-cost funding source than Federal Home Loan Bank advances At December 31, 2024, 79% of our deposits were to retail customers (comprised of consumers and small businesses), while the remaining 21% were to commercial customers – Our average retail customer deposit relationship was $26,000 at quarter-end, while our median was around $2,500 Deposits


 
10 Capital Metrics 11.56% 11.69% 11.74% 11.80% 11.96% 12.37% 12.50% 12.53% 12.59% 12.40% 13.17% 13.40% 13.44% 13.49% 13.59% 9.48% 9.43% 9.56% 9.86% 9.73% 7.33% 7.37% 7.61% 8.25% 8.01% Common equity tier 1 capital ratio Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio Total risk-based capital ratio Leverage ratio Tangible equity to tangible assets 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 9/30/2024 12/31/2024 We continue to have strong regulatory capital ratios which have benefited from earnings outpacing dividends The tangible equity to tangible assets continues to fluctuate due to changes in accumulated other comprehensive losses Capital


 
11 A high level look at our expectations for 2025: Operating Leverage – Generating positive operating leverage for 2025, compared to 2024 Net Interest Income – Assuming another 50 basis point rate reduction by the Federal Reserve, spread over the first nine months of 2025, we anticipate our net interest margin to stabilize between 4.00% and 4.20% Non-Interest Income Excluding Gains and Losses – Growth in the mid-to-high single digits compared to 2024 results Non-Interest Expense – Quarterly core non-interest expense of between $69 to $71 million for the second, third and fourth quarters of 2025, with the first quarter of 2025 being higher due to our annual expenses we typically recognize during the first quarter of each year Loans/Asset Quality – Loan growth will be between 4% and 6% for the full year of 2025, compared to 2024 – Provision for credit losses is expected to be at a similar quarterly run rate compared to 2024, with a modest reduction in our net charge-off rate compared to 2024 2025 Outlook


 

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P.O. BOX 738 - MARIETTA, OHIO - 45750NEWS RELEASE
www.peoplesbancorp.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Katie Bailey
January 21, 2025
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(740) 376-7138

PEOPLES BANCORP INC. DECLARES
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
_____________________________________________________________________

MARIETTA, Ohio - The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (“Peoples”) (Nasdaq: PEBO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per common share on January 20, 2025, payable on February 18, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 3, 2025.
This dividend represents a payout of approximately $14.2 million, or 52.8% of Peoples’ reported fourth quarter 2024 earnings. Based on the closing stock price of Peoples’ common shares of $31.30 on January 17, 2025, the quarterly dividend produces an annualized yield of 5.11%.
Peoples Bancorp Inc. is a diversified financial services holding company and makes available a complete line of banking, trust and investment, insurance and premium financing solutions through its subsidiaries. Peoples Bank has been headquartered in Marietta, Ohio since 1902. Peoples has established a heritage of financial stability, growth and community impact. Peoples had $9.3 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2024, and 148 locations, including 129 full-service bank branches in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Peoples is a member of the Russell 3000 index of U.S. publicly-traded companies. Learn more about Peoples at www.peoplesbancorp.com.

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