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Q3 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE SUPPLEMENT October 22, 2026 1 NASDAQ: FRBA
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements, either express or implied, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding First Bank’s future financial and business performance, business and growth strategy , projected plans, objectives for our business, products and risk management, integration of the acquired businesses and anticipated results related thereto, ourability to recognize anticipated operational efficiencies, our market presence and desirability of the markets we operate in, competition in our markets, our competitive strength, consumer behavior and relative expectations, our share repurchase programs, anticipated changes in statutes, regulations or regulatory policies applicable to us and their impacts on our business, and other projections based on macroeconomic and industry conditions and trends, which are inherently unreliable due to the multiple factors that impact economic trends, and any such variations may be material. Such forward-looking statements are based on various facts and derived utilizing important assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about First Bank, any of which may change over time and some of which may be beyond First Bank’s control. Statements preceded by , followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes, ” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “projects,” “estimates,” “plans” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “could” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts, although not all forward-looking statements include the foregoing. Further , certain important factors that could affect First Bank’s future results and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: whether First Bank can: successfully implement its growth strategy , including identifying acquisition targets,consummating and integrating suitable acquisitions and realizing anticipated efficiencies, sustain its internal growth rate, and provide competitive products and services that appeal to its customers and target markets; difficult market conditions and unfavorable economic trends in the United States generally , and particularly in the market areas in which First Bank operates and in which its loans are concentrated, including the effects of inflation, declines in housing markets and public sentiment regarding the financial services industry; the chance that we may experience material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls in the future; an increase in unemployment levels and slowdowns in economic growth; First Bank’s level of nonperforming assets and the costs associated with resolving any problem loans including litigation and other costs; changes in market interest rates may increase funding costs or reduce earning asset yields thus reducing margin; the impact of changes in interest rates, both up and down, and the credit quality and strength of underlying collateral and the effect of such changes on the market value of First Bank’s investment securities portfolio; decreases in the value of securities and other assets, adequacy of loan loss reserves, or deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments; operational risks, including, but not limited to, cybersecurity incidents, fraud, natural disasters and public health emergencies; the extensive federal and state regulation, supervision and examination governing almost every aspect of First Bank’s operations, including the effect of any changes in regulations affecting financial institutions and expenses associated with complying with such regulations; uncertainties in tax estimates and valuations, including due to changes in state and federal tax law; First Bank’s ability to comply with applicable capital and liquidity requirements, including the ability to generate liquidity internally or raise capital on favorable terms, including continued access to the debt and equity capital markets; and possible changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies, accounting standards, laws and regulations and other activities of governments, agencies, and similar organizations. For discussion of these and other risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including the important factors that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in First Bank'sAnnual Report on Form 10-K and any updates to those risk factors set forth in First Bank’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or Current Reports on Form 8-K. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if First Bank’s underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what First Bank anticipates. Accordingly , you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and First Bank does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, included in this communication are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement should also be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that First Bank or persons acting on First Bank’s behalf may issue. MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA This presentation references certain market, industry and demographic data, forecasts and other statistical information. First Bank has obtained this data, forecasts and information from various independent, third-party industry sources and publications. Nothing in the data, forecasts or information used or derived from third-party sources should be construed as advice. Some data and other information are also based on First Bank’s good faith estimates, which are derived from management’s review of industry publications and surveys and independent sources. First Bank believes that these sources and estimates are reliable but has not independently verified them. Statements as to First Bank’s market position are based on market data currently available. These estimates involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on assumptions that are subject to change. Legal Disclaimer 2 NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION This presentation contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). These non-GAAP measures include tangible book value per share and return on average tangible equity, the efficiency ratio and adjusted measures, which exclude the effects of certain merger-related expenses and other one-time gains or expenses. Management uses these “non-GAAP” measures in its analysis of First Bank’s performance. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures allow for better comparability of period to period operating performance. Additionally, First Bank believes this information is utilized by regulators and market analysts to evaluate a company’s financial condition and therefore, such information is useful to investors. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP , nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures used in this presentation to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is provided in the Appendix to this presentation.
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Investment Highlights Well-positioned balance sheet I Limited interest rate risk: I Short-duration loan portfolio and small bond portfolio I Well-managed asset quality profile: I Long-term track record of low levels of non-performing loans and delinquencies with robust reserve levels, ensuring a solid buffer against potential credit losses and economic uncertainty I Strong capital levels available to fund organic growth, dividends and/or share buybacks Recent investments create diversification benefits and future financial upside I Private Equity and ABL units are reaching scale and are expected to support C&I loan growth and enhance overall loan portfolio diversification. I Newer branches continue to build customer relationships, drive deposit growth and progress toward sustained profitability. I Shifted excess liquidity into low-risk investments, primarily MBS, to enhance yields while maintaining adequate liquidity and reducing higher-cost borrowings. Strong earnings profile I Better than peer average efficiency ratio1 supports our ability to succeed in a challenging rate environment I ROAA above 1% in 18 of the previous 20 quarters, excluding periods impacted by M&A expenses I Robust opportunity to continue to leverage our franchise to grow earnings, dividends, and tangible book value per share Board and management team think like owners I Experienced team with significant ownership stake and shareholder mindset I Comprehensive M&A strategy I Employee incentives aligned with shareholders Attractive entry point Highlighted as a top investment idea by investment bank research groups Attractive franchise in robust commercial and community banking markets that are dominated by larger players Attractive valuation 1. Peer banks include 18 NJ and P A public banks under $10B in assets, source S&P Capital IQ Pro. 3
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Q3 2026 Snapshot ROAA 1.18%1 ROAE 10.50%1 ROATE 11.79%1,2 Net Income $12.2 million BV per share $18.61 Tangible BV per share $16.592 Diluted EPS $0.49 NIM 3.74%1,3 Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 10.21% Efficiency Ratio 52.37%2 Investment Grade Credit Ratings Kroll Bond Rating Agency BBB+ 1. Annualized 2. Non-GAAP financial measures that we believe provide management and investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance and condition. See accompanying table, "Non-GAAP Financial Measures," for calculation and reconciliation. 3. Tax equivalent using a federal income tax rate of 21%. $4.05 Billion in Assets $3.42 Billion in Loans $3.37 Billion in Deposits 26 Network of 26 branches across the densely populated and wealthy NYC- Philadelphia corridor and Palm Beach County, FL 13% of all US small businesses in footprint $448B of US deposits in footprint 4
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START-UP MODE I Traditional community bank model I Reconnected with banking network I Established solid foundation I Strong loan growth 2008-2012 2013-2019 QUEST FOR IMPROVED SCALE I Maintained traditional community banking model I Geographic expansion I Disciplined M&A 2023-Present EVOLUTION INTO MIDDLE MARKET COMMERCIAL BANK I Continued commercial focus I Expanded middle market commercial banking capabilities I Improved digital banking capabilities I Expanded Treasury Management products and services 2020-2022 FOCUSED ON DEPOSITS AND PROFITABILITY I Top quartile financial performance I Poised for next evolutionary step I Improved treasury management I Moderate loan growth yielded high quality assets with lower funding costs Our Continuing Evolution 5 FROM SMALL COMMUNITY BANK TO MIDDLE MARKET COMMERCIAL BANK
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STRONG PERFORMANCE1 CORE COMMUNITY BANK SPECIALIZED BUSINESS UNITS STRATEGIC M&A A Business Model and Core Values That Generate Results 6 I Relationship-driven community bank model, with resiliency and value validated during the recent market turbulence I Highly experienced and invested leadership team I Ideal geographic location in the densely populated, high-wealth New York to Philadelphia corridor I Disciplined acquisition strategy with a demonstrated ability to integrate transactions while growing EPS and tangible book value per share (TBVPS) I Earnings benefits from economies of scale and cost savings I Better than peer average performance in key areas: I Efficiency Ratio I Three-year average ROAA I Three-year average NPAs / Assets I Noninterest Expense / Average Assets I Core profitability profile improvement driven by strong recent growth led by our newer business units 1. Peer banks include 18 NJ and P A public banks under $10B in assets, source S&P Capital IQ Pro. I Private Equity Fund Banking I Asset-Based Lending I Small Business and Government Banking I Consumer and Residential Lending CORE VALUES I Customer Focused I Integrity I Outcome Orientation I Ownership Mindset
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Central NJ organic expansion Track Record of Profitable Organic Growth and Accretive M&A 7 (1) Employees shown as full-time equivalents (FTEs). (2) 2023 Net Income and Diluted EPS are adjusted. These adjusted numbers are non-GAAP financial measures that we believe provide management and investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance and condition. See accompanying table, "Non- GAAP Financial Measures," for calculation and reconciliation. (3) Q3 2026 Annualized * Dollars in thousands Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) IPO and Heritage acquisition *
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Disciplined M&A Strategy Has Driven Growth and Enhanced Our Franchise Value 8 DATE CLOSED March 2014 September 2017 April 2018 September 2019 July 2023 ASSETS ACQUIRED (IN MILLIONS) $132.3 $196.0 $118.1 $190.2 $953.8 BRANCHES ACQUIRED 3 4 2 2 8 PRIMARY MARKET LOCATION Morris County, NJ Bucks County, PA Burlington County, NJ Mercer County, NJ Southeastern PA Heritage Community Bank
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Specialized Business Units Continue to Diversify Our Loan Mix 9 SMALL BUSINESS LENDING I Small business portfolio includes Small Business Administration (SBA) and our small business express loan portfolio I Diversified small business lending drives CRA success I “Preferred lender” status with the SBA accelerates loan decisions PRIVATE EQUITY BANKING I Providing resources and solutions for private equity funds and their portfolio companies I Offering financing and comprehensive cash management products and deposit accounts I Loans primarily based on maximum cash flow leverage of 3.0x or lower ASSET BASED LENDING I Flexible asset-based solutions provided for: financing of inventory, receivables, capital improvements, recapitalizations, acquisitions, equipment and real estate I Disciplined underwriting standards with no factoring or other types of off balance-sheet lending 17508 532 *T otal loans excluding deferred loan fees and costs. Certain percentage totals may not total 100% due to rounding. Dollars in millions. CONSUMER/RESIDENTIAL LENDING I Offering traditional mortgages, home equity lines and personal loans
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Strong EPS Drives TBVPS Expansion During 2025 and into 2026 10 EPS is diluted earnings per share. Adjusted diluted EPS, excluding primarily the impact of the Malvern Bank acquisition, would have been $1.64 in 2023. Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe provides management and investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance and condition. See accompanying table, "Non-GAAP Financial Measures," for calculation and reconciliation. (1) Q3 2026 Annualized Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe provides management and investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance and condition. See accompanying table, "Non-GAAP Financial Measures," for calculation and reconciliation. 7.5% CAGR 16.5% CAGR (1)
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Strong Financial Performance Compared to Peers 11 Peer banks include 18 NJ and P A public banks under $10B in assets, source S&P Capital IQ Pro. (1) Q3 2026 QTD Annualized. (2) Peer data shown as Q2 2026 QTD Annualized. I ROAA outperformed our peers in 4 of the last 7 years I First Bank results were impacted by merger-related expenses in 2019 and 2023 in which peers outperformed PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS I Exceptional expense management I Superior net interest margin I 2019 and 2023 results impacted by acquisition costs DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE (1) (1) (2) (2)
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Solid Geographic Diversification Within Our Attractive Footprint 12 Deposit mark et share, rank, population and Median HH data in the table above as of 6/30/26. Data sources are Claritas & S&P Global Mark et Intelligence. Deposit totals on this slide do not include deposits maintained in our online and internal administrative branches. I Wealthy, densely populated markets in the New York – Philadelphia corridor I Tremendous opportunities for growth in our markets I One of the most attractive markets for small businesses in the country I Footprint includes more than 5 million residents and potential customers * * Deposits types representing less than 1% are excluded from the chart Certain percentage totals may not total 100% due to rounding. Deposits in Deposit Market Market Market Median Market 9/30/2026 Share Population HHI County Rank Branches ($000) (%) (Actual) ($) Mercer 6 5 808,942 5.37 396,236 101,310 Morris 17 2 431,493 1.46 527,573 145,692 Somerset 12 1 186,889 1.25 362,139 152,240 Hunterdon 11 1 159,544 3.02 132,381 145,344 Burlington 13 2 155,069 1.09 479,621 111,564 Middlesex 13 1 140,771 1.30 314,233 107,541 Gloucester 28 1 118,052 0.21 901,961 116,859 Essex 25 1 130,121 0.37 894,352 89,274 Union 28 1 75,810 0.04 604,369 113,069 Monmouth 23 1 25,637 0.00 646,774 129,329 NJ Chester 12 5 445,820 2.96 567,759 131,634 Bucks 24 3 211,877 0.65 649,824 118,900 Delaware 21 1 43,148 0.32 587,220 93,565 PAFL Palm Beach 43 1 41,311 0.04 1,608,481 96,974
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Growing Core Deposits 13 I Deposit initiatives are at the forefront of our growth strategy, with sales teams focused on core deposit generation I Deposits increased $43 million during Q3 2026 as we continued to focus on building new deposit relationships and optimizing the existing portfolio I The percentage of noninterest- bearing deposits to total deposits remained relatively consistent during Q3 2026, while the annualized cost of deposits declined 23 basis points compared with 2025. Certain percentage totals may not total 100% due to rounding. (1) YTD annualized 11.2% CAGR (1)
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Stable and Relationship- Driven Core Deposit Base 14 AVERAGE DEPOSIT ACCOUNT SIZE BY CUSTOMER TYPE As of September 30, 2026 Commercial $128,000 Consumer $44,000 Government Banking $1.43 million
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15 I Growing C&I loans to further diversify the loan portfolio, creating new deposit growth channels I Continually building out enterprise risk management function, including enhanced stress testing capabilities I Commitment to proven lending model has resulted in steady, stable and profitable growth Portfolio Is Well-Diversified Across Key Commercial Categories *Total loans excluding deferred loan fees and costs. Certain percentage totals may not total 100% due to rounding. 10.7% CAGR
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Balanced Geographic Diversification Within Our Footprint 16 TOTAL LOANS BY GEOGRAPHY As of September 30, 2026 ($ in Millions) *CREI includes multi-family. Consumer and other includes residential, consumer and all other loans. Geographic diversification is based on the location of business for C&I. Certain percentage totals may not total 100% due to rounding. Total loans excluding deferred loan fees and costs. Total Loans $3,426M
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I NPAs/Assets below peers in 7 of the last 10 years I NPAs/Assets 10-year average of 0.59% compared to 0.61% peer average I NPLs/Total Loans below peers in 8 of the last 10 years I NCOs/Avg Loans 10-year average of 0.07% compared to 0.04% peer average Long-Term Track Record of Stable Asset Quality 17 Peer banks include 18 NJ and P A public banks under $10B in assets, source S&P Capital IQ Pro. NCOs for 2024 exclude a $5.5 million PCD loan charge-off which was reserved for through purchase accounting marks at the time of the Malvern acquisition. (1) Q3 Annualized (2) Peer data shown as of 6/30/26. (3) Peer data shown as of 6/30/26 YTD Annualized CREDIT QUALITY HIGHLIGHTS (2) (3) (1) (2)
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I Criticized Loans/Total Loans below peers in 6 of the last 10 years I Criticized loans/Total Loans 10-year average of 2.15% compared to 2.31% peer average I Criticized Loans/Total Capital below peers in 5 of the last 10 years Long-Term Track Record of Stable Asset Quality 18 *Peers include 14 public NJ and PA banks under $10B in assets, source S&P Capital IQ Pro. (1) Peer data as of 6/30/26 CREDIT QUALITY HIGHLIGHTS (1) (1) DRIVERS OF CREDIT QUALITY I Conservative underwriting continues to result in stable credit quality I Minimal exposure to highest risk industries I Strong portfolio management identifies early warning indicators and proactively engages the loan workout group early in the credit review process
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I C&I and CREO loans represent 44% of total loans I Loan breakdown: I 49% CREO vs. 51% C&I I C&I includes working capital lines of credit, machinery and equipment loans, acquisition financing, commercial mortgages, among others I Real Estate, rental and leasing includes companies engaged in renting or leasing real estate C&I and CREO Loans are Well-Diversified Across Industry Segments 19 *Loan data as of 9/30/26. Commercial (C&I and CREO) Loan Segments ($ in millions) Manufacturing 161 Retail Trade 143 Wholesale Trade 143 Food Services 118 Real Estate, Rental and Leasing 117 Finance and Insurance 113 C onstruction 99 Other Services, Except Public Admin 92 Transportation and Warehousing 85 Professional, Scientific, Tech 77 Healthcare 73 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 59 Administrative and Support 54 Educational Services 53 All other Sectors 50 Information 24 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 15 Equipment rental and leasing 12 Accommodations 10 Public Administration 3 Mining 2 Management of C ompanies 1 Total 1,504$
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Well-Diversified CREI Portfolio 20 I No direct office exposure in downtown business districts in NYC or Philadelphia I No NYC rent-controlled multi-family Loans as of 9/30/26. “Other” includes loans to restaurants ($10.7 million in outstanding balances at 9/30/26). Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Office Loans By Region $ in millions Eastern PA $87.3 Central New Jersey 64.6 Northern New Jersey 27.9 Southern New Jersey 6.8 Florida 1.9 All Other Areas 0.7 Total $189.2 RETAIL, MULTI-FAMILY AND INDUSTRIAL COMPRISE THE LARGEST SEGMENTS
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Ample Available Liquidity 21 AVAILABLE LIQUIDITYI Rigorous stress testing is performed quarterly and includes both systemic and bank-specific scenarios I Quarterly liquidity stress testing indicated sufficient liquidity under the modeled severe scenarios I Enhanced liquidity during 2026 with a focus on on- balance-sheet liquidity and off-balance sheet options led by additional FRB borrowing capacity supported by incremental asset pledging I Additional commercial loans available to be pledged at the FHLB and FRB if needed to boost available liquidity 1. Cash and cash equivalents exclude restricted cash. September 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Cash and cash equivalents1 $206,071 $301,440 Borrowing capacity with FHLBNY $353,679 $375,446 Borrowing capacity with FRB $897,700 $133,494 Borrowing capacity with other banks $90,000 $85,000 Unpledged securities (market value) $79,064 $74,542 Available liquidity $1,626,514 $969,922 ($ in thousands)
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I NII has limited exposure to changes in interest rates 22 Strong and Stable Net Interest Margin in Varying Rate Environments (1) The table above sets forth First Bank’s exposure to interest rate risk as measured by the change in NII for the next twelve months with a static balance sheet under various interest rate shocks as of September 30, 2026. (2) Peer banks include 18 NJ and PA public banks under $10B in assets, source S&P Capital IQ Pro. Peer data as of YTD 6/30/26 annualized. (3) Q3 Annualized (1) (2) (1) (3)
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Prudent underwriting has contributed to limited credit issues, while credit metrics have remained stable I Long-term track record for strong asset quality performance and robust reserve levels throughout various economic environments I Strong recent third-party loan reviews Limited interest rate risk I Q3 2026 IRR models show minimal interest rate risk while management has focused on positioning the balance sheet for success in various interest rate environments Risk Mitigation is an Integral Part of Our Strategy 23 Stable capital stress test results I Under a severely adverse case scenario with a static balance sheet, the Bank maintained capital ratios well above all minimum capital ratios I Stress test losses mitigated by limited exposure to highest risk asset classes I The Bank’s strong core earnings offset credit losses in severely adverse stress scenario, minimizing capital impact Subordinated debt issuance and earnings enhance capital levels I Completed $35 million subordinated debt issuance in June 2025 I Subordinated debt issuance and retained earnings contributed to higher regulatory capital ratios and increased capital- management flexibility in 2026
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures 25 For the quarter end September 30, 2026. (1) Annualized. (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
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26 Year E nded 12/31/2023 Adjusted diluted earnings per share, Adjusted return on average assets, and Adjusted return on average equity Net income 20,897$ Add: Merger-related expenses (1) 6,358 Add: Credit loss expense on acquired loan portfolio (1) 4,323 Add (subtract): Losses (gains) on sale of loans, net (1) 3,312 Add: Losses on sale of investment securities, net (1) 1,303 Adjusted net income 36,193$ Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 22,072,616 Average assets 3,177,571$ Average equity 327,291$ Average Tangible Equity 291,276$ Adjusted diluted earnings per share 1.64$ A djusted diluted earnings per share 1.64$ Adjusted return on average assets 1.14% Adjusted return on average equity 11.06% Adjusted return on average tangible equity 12.43% (1) Tax-effected using a federal income tax rate of 21% (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Non-GAAP Financial Measures