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Source: SB Financial Group, Inc. October 22, 2026 09:00 ET SB Financial Group AnnouncesThird Quarter 2026 Results DEFIANCE, Ohio, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SB Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBFG) (“SB Financial” or the“Company”), a diversi ed nancial services company providing full-service community banking, mortgage banking,wealth management, private client and title insurance services today reported earnings for the quarter endedSeptember 30, 2026. Third Quarter 2026 Highlights compared to the third quarter of the prior year and linked quarter include: GAAP net income and Diluted Earnings per Share (“DEPS”) were $3.9 million, or $0.63 per DEPS, a slight declinefrom the $4.0 million, or $0.64 per DEPS in the prior-year quarter. Total loans reached $1.22 billion, re ecting an increase of $108.2 million, or 9.7 percent, from the prior-year quarterand an improvement of $29.2 million, or 2.5 percent, from the linked quarter. The performance this quarter marksSBFG's tenth consecutive quarter of expansion in our loan portfolio. Total deposits climbed to $1.38 billion, increasing by $120.3 million, or 9.5 percent, from the prior year quarter, anddown $8.3 million, or 0.6 percent, from the linked quarter. Tangible book value (“TBV”) per common share nished the quarter at $18.65, climbing $1.44 per share, or 8.3percent, from $17.21 in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted tangible book value excluding AOCI advanced to $23.03 atquarter end. Nine months ended September 30, 2026 Highlights compared to the same period of the prior-year: GAAP net income increased to $12.7 million, a 26.7 percent expansion compared to $10.1 million reported for theprevious nine months, and diluted EPS was $2.04, an improvement of 31.1 percent from $1.56, same period lastyear. Net interest income rose to $39.1 million, representing a 9.4 percent improvement from the $35.7 million reportedin the prior-year period. Noninterest income increased by 7.1 percent to $14.4 million compared to $13.4 million reported in the previousnine months. Noninterest expense expanded, increasing by 4.1 percent to $37.2 million from $35.8 million in the prior-yearperiod. YTD operating leverage was strong at 1.7 times. Earnings Highlights Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended ($ in thousands, except per share &ratios) Sep. 2026Sep. 2025 %Change Sep. 2026Sep. 2025 %Change Operating revenue $ 18,075$ 16,578 9.0%$53,440$ 49,140 8.8% Interest income 20,526 18,809 9.1% 59,653 54,648 9.2% Interest expense 7,102 6,475 9.7% 20,563 18,907 8.8% Net interest income 13,424 12,334 8.8% 39,090 35,741 9.4% Provision for credit losses 127 124 -2.4% 640 1,108 -42.2% Noninterest income 4,651 4,244 9.6% 14,350 13,399 7.1% Noninterest expense 13,157 11,498 14.4% 37,223 35,760 4.1% Net income 3,946 4,046 -2.5% 12,739 10,056 26.7% Adjusted Earnings per diluted share 0.63 0.68 -7.4% 1.99 1.67 19.2% Earnings per diluted share 0.63 0.64 -1.6% 2.04 1.56 30.8% Adjusted Return on Avg. Assets 0.95% 1.13% -15.9% 1.03% 0.96% 7.3% Return on average assets 0.96% 1.07% -10.3% 1.06% 0.90% 17.8% Adjusted Return on Avg. Equity 10.44% 12.79% -18.4% 11.34% 10.84% 4.6%
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Return on average equity 10.53% 12.08% -12.8% 11.62% 10.15% 14.5% "Net income for the third quarter of 2026 was stable at $3.9 million, a 2.5 percent decrease from the prior-year quarter,with GAAP DEPS of $0.63, a decrease of 1.6 percent," said Mark A. Klein, Chairman, President, and Chief ExecutiveOf cer. While our bottom-line results were slightly lower compared to the prior year, this marks our 63rd consecutivequarter of pro tability. Our performance this quarter re ects the continued resilience of our core community bankingoperations—highlighted by our tenth consecutive quarter of loan growth—and dynamic contributions from our fee-based business lines, which helped mitigate the impact of elevated operating expenses and broader economicpressures. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Total operating revenue for the third quarter of 2026 was $18.1 million, an increase of 9.0 percent year-over-year andslightly improved from the linked quarter. This revenue growth was primarily driven by steady gains in our loanportfolio and resilience in noninterest income categories. Net interest income was $13.4 million for the third quarter of2026, an increase from $12.3 million in the third quarter of 2025 and $13.0 million in the second quarter of 2026. Totalinterest income rose to $20.5 million, propelled by robust loan volume and repricing dynamics. Total interest expensewas $7.1 million, a 9.7 percent increase from the prior-year period as deposit costs adjusted to the current rateenvironment. As a result, net interest margin was 3.50 percent, expanding 2 basis points from the third quarter of 2025. Total loans increased $108.2 million, or 9.7 percent, from the prior-year quarter and $29.2 million, or 2.5 percent, from thelinked quarter. Total deposits at quarter end expanded $120.3 million, or 9.5 percent, year-over-year to $1.38 billion,anchored by durable core customer relationships and ongoing deposit gathering initiatives across our footprint, despitea minor linked-quarter decrease of $8.3 million. Overall quarterly performance demonstrated disciplined balance sheetmanagement, robust credit quality, and the strategic resilience of our diversi ed revenue streams. Mortgage Loan Business Net mortgage banking revenue for the quarter reached $1.8 million, an increase of $293,000 from the prior-yearquarter. Loan servicing fees added $946,000 for the quarter, an increase from the prior-year period. The OMSRvaluation adjustment for the third quarter of 2026 was a recapture of $43,000, compared to a negative adjustment of$301,000 in the third quarter of 2025. Mortgage Banking ($ in thousands) Sep. 2026Jun. 2026Mar. 2026Dec. 2025 Sep. 2025Prior YearGrowth Mortgage originations $ 77,678$ 79,346$ 65,768$ 72,398$ 67,609 $ 10,069 Mortgage sales 66,529 70,253 53,420 70,361 66,408 121 Mortgage servicing portfolio 1,517,593 1,504,657 1,482,052 1,479,982 1,470,360 47,233 Mortgage servicing rights 16,204 15,953 15,728 15,254 15,347 857 Revenue Loan servicing fees 946 934 928 928 914 32 OMSR amortization (472) (497) (529) (572) (455) (17) Net administrative fees 474 437 399 356 459 15 OMSR valuation adjustment 43 (54) 452 (157) (301) 344 Net loan servicing fees 517 383 851 199 158 359 Gain on sale of mortgages 1,262 1,541 978 1,272 1,328 (66) Mortgage banking revenue, net $ 1,779$ 1,924$ 1,829$ 1,471$ 1,486 $ 293 Noninterest Income and Noninterest Expense Total noninterest income for the third quarter of 2026 was $4.7 million, up 9.6 percent from the $4.2 million reported inthe third quarter of 2025. The year-over-year expansion was driven primarily by higher net mortgage banking revenue,supported by increased loan servicing fees of $946,000 and a positive OMSR valuation recapture, alongside steady,consistent contributions from our Wealth Management and Title Insurance divisions. "The resilience of our fee basedrevenue stream validates our diversi ed business model, as cross-functional referral strategies continue to anchor ourabove median level of growth," Klein noted. Noninterest Income/NoninterestExpense ($ in thousands, except ratios) Sep. 2026Jun. 2026Mar. 2026Dec. 2025Sep. 2025Prior YearGrowth Noninterest Income (NII) $ 4,651 $ 4,987$ 4,712$ 3,708$ 4,244 $ 407 NII / Total Revenue 25.7% 27.8% 27.0% 22.6% 25.6% 0.1%
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NII / Average Assets 1.1% 1.2% 1.2% 1.0% 1.1% 0.0% Total Revenue Growth 9.0% 4.5% 13.3% 6.3% 15.9% -6.9% Noninterest Expense (NIE) $ 13,157$ 12,137$ 11,929$ 11,239$ 11,498 $ 1,659 Ef ciency Ratio 72.5% 67.3% 68.1% 68.1% 69.0% 3.5% NIE / Average Assets 3.2% 3.0% 3.1% 2.9% 3.0% 0.2% Net Noninterest Expense/Avg. Assets -2.1% -1.8% -1.9% -1.9% -1.9% -0.2% Total Expense Growth 14.4% 2.4% -3.9% 2.1% 4.5% 9.9% Noninterest expense for the third quarter of 2026 increased 14.4 percent to $13.2 million from $11.5 million in the prior-year quarter, driven by an increase of $1.14 million in salaries and employee bene ts, which totaled $7.3 million,re ecting higher incentive costs and medical expenses. Data processing fees for the quarter stood at $1.12 millioncompared to $723,000 in the prior-year quarter, while marketing expenses increased to $358,000 from $174,000 in3Q25. Both of these categories re ect higher costs related to several pending client and product conversions. Theseincreases were partially offset by disciplined reductions in other expenses, which declined $95,000, and employeeexpenses, which decreased $41,000 from the prior-year period. “Our core ef ciency ratio for the third quarter of 2026was 72.46 percent, compared to 69.00 percent in the third quarter of 2025 and 67.32 percent in the linked quarter,”stated Mr. Klein. “While overhead was elevated this quarter, our fundamental focus on positive operating leverage anddisciplined expense management remains a vital pillar as we proactively fund expansion across our growth markets.” Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2026, SB Financial reported total assets of $1.61 billion, representing an increase of $69.1 million fromDecember 31, 2025, and $118.2 million, or 7.9 percent, from September 30, 2025. The year-over-year asset growth wasprimarily driven by steady organic loan generation across our commercial and real estate lines. Cash and due frombanks increased by $17.4 million from the prior-year period to $102.4 million, normalizing during the quarter as fundswere strategically deployed into the loan portfolio. Key balance-sheet metrics for the quarter included a loan-to-depositratio of 88.1 percent and a loan-to-asset ratio of 75.5 percent, both of which remained well-aligned with our targetoperating bands. Total deposits at quarter end reached $1.38 billion, an increase of $120.3 million, or 9.5 percent, from the prior-yearquarter, supported by a competitive community banking footprint and durable client retention efforts. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits totaled $270.0 million, accounting for 19.5 percent of the total deposit portfolio. Shareholders’equity nished the period at $144.3 million, representing an increase of $7.4 million, or 5.4 percent from the prior-yearperiod, providing a solid foundation for ongoing organic loan growth initiatives. During the third quarter of 2026, SB Financial repurchased approximately 6,700 shares of its common stock, re ecting ameasured approach to capital allocation and ongoing evaluation of corporate priorities during the period. TheCompany remains committed to a prudent capital allocation strategy, supporting shareholder returns throughdividends and share buybacks while preserving the nancial exibility to fund organic expansion, strategic initiatives,and capital stability. “In summary, as we enter the nal quarter of 2026, SB Financial continues to operate from a position of fundamentalstrength, anchored by robust capital levels, exceptional credit quality, and a durable core deposit franchise,” stated Mr.Klein. “Achieving our tenth consecutive quarter of loan expansion demonstrates the strength of our relationship-basedcommunity banking model and localized lending expertise. Meanwhile, our nonperforming assets remain near historiclows at 0.27 percent of total assets, backed by strong reserve coverage that re ects our unyielding commitment todisciplined credit administration. Positioned with a resilient deposit base, growing fee-generating business lines, andcareful overhead control, we remain focused on nishing 2026 with strong momentum and driving long-term value forour shareholders.” Loan Balances ($ in thousands, except ratios) Sep. 2026 Jun. 2026Mar. 2026 Dec. 2025 Sep. 2025 AnnualGrowth Commercial $ 106,915$ 111,128$ 112,226$ 113,878$ 117,581 $(10,666) % of Total 8.8% 9.3% 9.5% 9.6% 10.6% -9.1% Commercial RE 640,127 611,274 601,556 596,983 535,307 104,820 % of Total 52.5% 51.4% 50.9% 50.6% 48.2% 19.6% Agriculture 83,804 81,341 78,569 76,514 65,150 18,654 % of Total 6.9% 6.8% 6.7% 6.5% 5.9% 28.6% Residential RE 294,321 295,481 299,741 304,741 309,140 (14,819) % of Total 24.1% 24.8% 25.4% 25.8% 27.8% -4.8% Consumer & Other 93,622 90,335 89,043 88,475 83,367 10,255 % of Total 7.7% 7.6% 7.5% 7.5% 7.5% 12.3% Total Loans $1,218,789$1,189,559$1,181,135$1,180,591 $1,110,545$108,244 Total Growth Percentage 9.7% Deposit Balances
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($ in thousands, except ratios) Sep. 2026 Jun. 2026Mar. 2026 Dec. 2025 Sep. 2025 AnnualGrowth Non-Int DDA $270,029$258,576$248,239$254,063$246,725$ 23,304 % of Total 19.5% 18.6% 18.1% 19.4% 19.5% 9.4% Interest DDA 205,459 206,593 215,594 202,501 194,420 11,039 % of Total 14.9% 14.9% 15.7% 15.5% 15.4% 5.7% Savings 312,212 325,675 333,662 296,484 290,111 22,101 % of Total 22.6% 23.4% 24.3% 22.7% 23.0% 7.6% Money Market 322,395 315,363 300,028 280,896 261,953 60,442 % of Total 23.3% 22.7% 21.9% 21.5% 20.7% 23.1% Time Deposits 272,769 284,940 274,300 273,300 269,313 3,456 % of Total 19.7% 20.5% 20.0% 20.9% 21.3% 1.3% Total Deposits $1,382,864$1,391,147$1,371,823$1,307,244$1,262,522$120,342 Total Growth Percentage 9.5% Asset Quality As of September 30, 2026, SB Financial continued to focus on maintaining strong asset quality metrics. Nonperformingassets totaled $4.3 million, representing 0.27 percent of total assets, an improvement of $574,000 compared to $4.9million, or 0.32 percent of total assets, in the prior-year quarter, and relatively stable compared to the linked-quarterbalance of $4.4 million, or 0.27 percent of total assets. Total nonaccruing loans declined signi cantly to $3.2 million from$4.6 million in the prior-year period, while foreclosed properties and repossessed assets stood at $1.1 million. The allowance for credit losses remained strong at 1.34 percent of total loans, providing 508.9 percent coverage ofnonperforming loans—a substantial increase from 345.4 percent in 3Q25 and consistent with 470.3 percent in thelinked quarter, re ecting a conservative approach to risk management. Annualized net loan charge-offs to averageloans remained exceptionally modest at less than 1 basis point, improving from 6 basis points in the linked quarter andcomparable to less than 1 basis point in the prior year quarter, with net charge-offs totaling $17,000. “Our asset quality metrics embody our commitment to disciplined risk management within a dynamic economicenvironment,” stated Mr. Klein. “With nonperforming assets down year-over-year and our allowance providing over 500percent coverage of nonperforming loans, our reserve position underscores the inherent quality of our loan portfolioand the strength of our client relationships. We remain dedicated to balancing our conservative credit discipline withproactive support for high-quality loan growth across all nine of our major markets.” Nonperforming Assets AnnualChange($ in thousands, except ratios) Sep. 2026Jun. 2026Mar. 2026Dec. 2025Sep. 2025 Commercial & Agriculture $ 1,054$ 1,304$ 1,359$ 2,256$ 2,243$ (1,189) % of Total Com./Ag. loans 0.55% 0.68% 0.71% 1.18% 1.23% -53.0% Commercial RE 195 339 668 771 778 (583) % of Total CRE loans 0.03% 0.06% 0.11% 0.13% 0.15% -74.9% Residential RE 1,493 1,476 1,439 1,322 1,400 93 % of Total Res. RE loans 0.51% 0.50% 0.48% 0.43% 0.45% 6.6% Consumer & Other 476 367 233 230 195 281 % of Total Con./Oth. loans 0.51% 0.41% 0.26% 0.26% 0.23% 144.1% Total Nonaccruing Loans 3,218 3,486 3,699 4,579 4,616 (1,398) % of Total loans 0.26% 0.29% 0.31% 0.39% 0.42% -30.3% Foreclosed Assets and Other Assets 1,061 936 974 104 237 824 Total Change (%) N/M Total Nonperforming Assets $ 4,279$ 4,422$ 4,673$ 4,683$ 4,853$ (574) % of Total assets 0.27% 0.27% 0.29% 0.30% 0.32% -11.83% Webcast and Conference Call The Company will hold the third quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast on October 22, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.EST. Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing 1-888-338-9469. The webcast can be accessed atir.yourstatebank.com. An audio replay of the call will be available on the Company’s website. About SB Financial Group Headquartered in De ance, Ohio, SB Financial is a diversi ed nancial services holding company for the State Bank &Trust Company (State Bank) and SBFG Title, LLC dba Peak Title (Peak Title). State Bank provides a full range of