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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)


☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023


☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission file number 0-28364

Norwood Financial Corp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Pennsylvania		23-2828306
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

717 Main Street, Honesdale, Pennsylvania		18431
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (570) 253-1455

N/A

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:



Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share	NWFL	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check (x) whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☒
		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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): ☐ Yes ☒ No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


Class		Outstanding as of November 1, 2023
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share		8,069,350

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023


		Page Number

PART I -	CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP	3

Item 1.	Financial Statements (unaudited)	3
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	35
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	48
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	50

PART II -	OTHER INFORMATION	51

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	51
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	51
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	51
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	51
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	51
Item 5.	Other Information	51
Item 6.	Exhibits	53

Signatures		54

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)



	September 30,		December 31,
	2023		2022
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	41,141	$	28,847
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		13,005		3,019
Cash and cash equivalents		54,146		31,866
Securities available for sale, at fair value (net of allowance for credit losses of $0)		380,499		418,927
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $16,086 and $16,999)		1,594,983		1,456,946
Regulatory stock, at cost		8,843		5,418
Bank premises and equipment, net		17,254		17,924
Bank owned life insurance		46,197		43,364
Accrued interest receivable		7,759		6,917
Foreclosed real estate owned		290		346
Deferred tax assets, net		25,610		23,549
Goodwill		29,266		29,266
Other intangibles		240		306
Other assets		14,911		12,241
TOTAL ASSETS	$	2,179,998	$	2,047,070
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing demand	$	430,242	$	434,529
Interest-bearing		1,316,582		1,293,198
Total deposits		1,746,824		1,727,727
Short-term borrowings		103,881		93,215
Other borrowings		137,447		40,000
Accrued interest payable		8,605		2,653
Other liabilities		18,539		16,390
TOTAL LIABILITIES		2,015,296		1,879,985
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, no par value per share,
authorized: 5,000,000 shares; issued: none		—		—
Common stock, $0.10 par value per share,
authorized: 20,000,000 shares,
issued: 2023: 8,291,401 shares, 2022: 8,291,401 shares		829		829
Surplus		97,449		96,897
Retained earnings		137,363		130,020
Treasury stock at cost: 2023: 222,051 shares; 2022: 124,650 shares		(5,957)		(3,308)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(64,982)		(57,353)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY		164,702		167,085
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	2,179,998	$	2,047,070

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)

(dollars in thousan ds, except per share data)




	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
INTEREST INCOME
Loans receivable, including fees	$	22,021	$	17,114	$	61,881	$	48,203
Securities		2,433		2,473		7,418		6,564
Other		54		245		156		504
Total interest income		24,508		19,832		69,455		55,271
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		7,017		1,557		17,119		3,699
Short-term borrowings		1,126		88		2,702		196
Other borrowings		1,326		17		2,860		212
Total interest expense		9,469		1,662		22,681		4,107
NET INTEREST INCOME		15,039		18,170		46,774		51,164
PROVISION FOR (RELEASE OF)
CREDIT LOSS EXPENSE		882		—		(568)		600
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
PROVISION FOR (RELEASE OF) CREDIT LOSSES		14,157		18,170		47,342		50,564
OTHER INCOME
Service charges and fees		1,527		1,346		4,192		4,292
Income from fiduciary activities		246		219		688		634
Net realized (losses) gains on sales of securities		—		—		(209)		—
Gains on sales of loans, net		18		1		27		1
Gain on sales of foreclosed real estate owned		13		—		13		427
Earnings and proceeds on bank owned life insurance		328		267		770		892
Other		174		345		520		1,760
Total other income		2,306		2,178		6,001		8,006
OTHER EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits		6,083		5,553		17,893		16,824
Occupancy, furniture & equipment, net		1,242		1,191		3,818		3,704
Data processing and related operations		876		736		2,465		2,031
Taxes, other than income		167		240		490		773
Professional fees		524		354		1,132		1,336
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance		254		143		699		468
Foreclosed real estate		9		4		112		66
Amortization of intangibles		20		24		66		78
Other		2,101		1,894		5,974		5,488
Total other expenses		11,276		10,139		32,649		30,768
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		5,187		10,209		20,694		27,802
INCOME TAX EXPENSE		1,068		2,100		4,289		5,709
NET INCOME	$	4,119	$	8,109	$	16,405	$	22,093
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE	$	0.51	$	1.00	$	2.03	$	2.71
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE	$	0.51	$	1.00	$	2.03	$	2.71

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)



	Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2023		2022
Net income	$	4,119	$	8,109
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Investment securities available for sale:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		(13,586)		(25,739)
Tax effect		2,853		5,404
Reclassification of investment securities losses
recognized in net income		—		—
Tax effect		—		—
Other comprehensive loss		(10,733)		(20,335)
Comprehensive Loss	$	(6,614)	$	(12,226)



	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2023		2022
Net income	$	16,405	$	22,093
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Investment securities available for sale:
Unrealized holding (loss) gain		(9,867)		(76,340)
Tax effect		2,073		16,031
Reclassification of investment securities losses
recognized in net income		209		—
Tax effect		(44)		—
Other comprehensive loss		(7,629)		(60,309)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	8,776	$	(38,216)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)



													Accumulated
													Other
	Common Stock						Retained		Treasury Stock				Comprehensive
	Shares		Amount		Surplus		Earnings		Shares		Amount		Income (Loss)		Total
Balance, December 31, 2022		8,291,401	$	829	$	96,897	$	130,020		124,650	$	(3,308)	$	(57,353)	$	167,085
Net Income		-		-		-		16,405		-		-		-		16,405
Other comprehensive loss		-		-		-		-		-		-		(7,629)		(7,629)
Cash dividends declared ($0.87 per share)		-		-		-		(7,051)		-		-		-		(7,051)
Acquisition of treasury stock		-		-		-		-		113,526		(3,077)		-		(3,077)
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-13		-		-		-		(2,011)		-		-		-		(2,011)
Compensation expense related to restricted stock		-		-		326		-		-		-		-		326
Stock options exercised		-		-		(61)		-		(16,125)		428		-		367
Compensation expense related to stock options		-		-		287		-		-		-		-		287
Balance, September 30, 2023		8,291,401	$	829	$	97,449	$	137,363		222,051	$	(5,957)	$	(64,982)	$	164,702


													Accumulated
													Other
	Common Stock						Retained		Treasury Stock				Comprehensive
	Shares		Amount		Surplus		Earnings		Shares		Amount		Income (Loss)		Total
Balance, December 31, 2021		8,266,751	$	827	$	96,443	$	110,015		65,328	$	(1,767)	$	(256)	$	205,262
Net Income		-		-		-		22,093		-		-		-		22,093
Other comprehensive loss		-		-		-		-		-		-		(60,309)		(60,309)
Cash dividends declared ($0.84 per share)		-		-		-		(6,865)		-		-		-		(6,865)
Acquisition of treasury stock		-		-		-		-		84,668		(2,204)		-		(2,204)
Compensation expense related to restricted stock		7,500		1		271		-		-		-		-		272
Stock options exercised		1,650		-		(130)		-		(19,950)		529		-		399
Compensation expense related to stock options		-		-		201		-		-		-		-		201
Balance, September 30, 2022		8,275,901	$	828	$	96,785	$	125,243		130,046	$	(3,442)	$	(60,565)	$	158,849

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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)



													Accumulated
													Other
	Common Stock						Retained		Treasury Stock				Comprehensive
	Shares		Amount		Surplus		Earnings		Shares		Amount		Income (Loss)		Total
Balance, June 30, 2023		8,291,401	$	829	$	97,268	$	135,583		223,926	$	(6,007)	$	(54,249)	$	173,424
Net Income		-		-		-		4,119		-		-		-		4,119
Other comprehensive loss		-		-		-		-		-		-		(10,733)		(10,733)
Cash dividends declared ($0.29 per share)		-		-		-		(2,339)		-		-		-		(2,339)
Acquisition of treasury stock		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Compensation expense related to restricted stock		-		-		102		-		-		-		-		102
Stock options exercised		-		-		(17)		-		(1,875)		50		-		33
Compensation expense related to stock options		-		-		96		-		-		-		-		96
Balance, September 30, 2023		8,291,401	$	829	$	97,449	$	137,363		222,051	$	(5,957)	$	(64,982)	$	164,702


													Accumulated
													Other
	Common Stock						Retained		Treasury Stock				Comprehensive
	Shares		Amount		Surplus		Earnings		Shares		Amount		Income (Loss)		Total
Balance, June 30, 2022		8,275,901	$	828	$	96,752	$	119,414		110,084	$	(2,933)	$	(40,230)	$	173,831
Net Income		-		-		-		8,109		-		-		-		8,109
Other comprehensive loss		-		-		-		-		-		-		(20,335)		(20,335)
Cash dividends declared ($0.28 per share)		-		-		-		(2,280)		-		-		-		(2,280)
Acquisition of treasury stock		-		-		-		-		36,687		(952)		-		(952)
Compensation expense related to restricted stock		-		-		101		-		-		-		-		101
Stock options exercised		-		-		(135)		-		(16,725)		443		-		308
Compensation expense related to stock options		-		-		67		-		-		-		-		67
Balance, September 30, 2022		8,275,901	$	828	$	96,785	$	125,243		130,046	$	(3,442)	$	(60,565)	$	158,849

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)



(dollars in thousands)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	$	16,405	$	22,093
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
(Release of) Provision for credit losses		(568)		600
Depreciation		1,043		1,109
Amortization of intangible assets		66		78
Deferred income taxes		(33)		417
Net amortization of securities premiums and discounts		694		1,038
Net realized loss on sales of securities		209		—
Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies		(770)		(892)
Gain on sales and write-downs of fixed assets and foreclosed real estate owned, net		163		(379)
Net amortization of loan fees		428		(281)
Net gain on sale of loans		(27)		(1)
Mortgage loans originated for sale		3,337		(435)
Proceeds from sale of loans originated for sale		(3,310)		437
Compensation expense related to stock options		287		201
Compensation expense related to restricted stock		326		272
Increase in accrued interest receivable		(842)		(414)
Increase in accrued interest payable		5,952		222
Other, net		(251)		319
Net cash provided by operating activities		23,109		24,384
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Securities available for sale:
Proceeds from sales		3,345		—
Proceeds from maturities and principal reductions on mortgage-backed securities		24,523		32,945
Purchases		—		(130,828)
Purchase of regulatory stock		(15,242)		(1,019)
Redemption of regulatory stock		11,817		2,726
Net increase in loans		(140,442)		(76,553)
Proceeds of bank-owned life insurance		437		761
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance		(2,500)		(3,000)
Purchase of premises and equipment		(496)		(1,295)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate owned		305		1,823
Proceeds from sales of bank premises and fixed assets		1		—
Net cash used in investing activities		(118,252)		(174,440)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in deposits		19,097		12,003
Net increase in short-term borrowings		10,666		10,932
Repayments of other borrowings		(57,553)		(29,998)
Proceeds from other borrowings		155,000		—
Stock options exercised		367		399
Purchase of treasury stock		(3,077)		(2,204)
Cash dividends paid		(7,077)		(6,880)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		117,423		(15,748)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		22,280		(165,804)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD		31,866		206,681
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	54,146	$	40,877

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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (continued)




(dollars in thousands)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash payments for:
Interest on deposits and borrowings	$	16,729	$	3,885
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$	4,777	$	5,372
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing Activities:
Transfers of loans to foreclosed real estate and repossession of other assets	$	1,451	$	161
Dividends payable	$	2,340	$	2,281

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Basis of Presentation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Norwood Financial Corp (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wayne Bank (the “Bank”) and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, WCB Realty Corp., Norwood Investment Corp., and WTRO Properties, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and with instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all normal, recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company. The operating results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023 or any other future interim period.

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2023

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" and subsequent related updates. This ASU replaces the incurred loss methodology for recognizing credit losses and requires the Company to measure the current expected credit losses (“CECL”) on financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans, off-balance sheet credit exposures such as unfunded commitments, and other financial instruments. In addition, ASC 326 requires credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities to be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down when management does not intend to sell or believes that it is not more likely than not they will be required to sell. This guidance became effective on January 1, 2023 for the Bank. The results reported for periods beginning after January 1, 2023 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable accounting standards.

The Bank adopted this guidance, and subsequent related updates, using the modified retrospective approach for all financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans, available-for-sale debt securities and unfunded commitments. On January 1, 2023, the Bank recorded a cumulative effect decrease to retained earnings of $1,751,000 related to loans, $260,000 related to unfunded commitments, and $0 related to available-for-sale securities.

The Bank adopted the provisions of ASC 326 related to financial assets purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) that were previously classified as purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) and accounted for under ASC 310-30 using the prospective transition approach. In accordance with the standard, management did not reassess whether PCI assets met the criteria of PCD assets as of the date of adoption. On January 1, 2023, the amortized cost basis of the PCD assets were adjusted to reflect the addition of $250,000 of the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”).

The Bank adopted the provisions of ASC 326 related to presenting other-than-temporary impairment on available-for-sale debt securities prior to January 1, 2023 using the prospective transition approach, though no such charges had been recorded on the securities held by the Bank as of the date of adoption.

The impact of the change from the incurred loss model to the current expected credit loss model is detailed below (in thousands).



			January 1, 2023
			Pre-adoption		Adoption Impact		As Reported
Assets
	ACL on debt securities available for sale	$	-	$	-	$	-
	ACL on loans
	Residential real estate		2,833		(1,545)		1,288
	Commercial real estate		8,293		5,527		13,820
	Agricultural		259		(200)		59
	Construction		409		388		797
	Commercial loans		2,445		(1,156)		1,289
	Other agricultural loans		124		3		127
	Consumer		2,636		(551)		2,085

Liabilities
	ACL for unfunded commitments		-		329		329
		$	16,999	$	2,795	$	19,794

Purchased Credit Deteriorated (“PCD”) Loans

The Bank has purchased loans, some of which have experienced more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination. A loan is considered a PCD loan if, at acquisition, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. PCD loans are recorded at the amount paid. An allowance for credit losses is determined using the same methodology as other loans held for investment. The initial allowance for credit losses determined on a collective basis is allocated to individual loans. The sum of the loan’s purchase price and allowance for credit losses becomes its initial amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the par value of the loan is a noncredit discount or premium, which is amortized into interest income over the life of the loan. Subsequent changes to the allowance for credit losses are recorded through credit loss expense.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans

The allowance for credit losses is a valuation reserve established and maintained by charges against income and is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans, or portions thereof, are charged off against the ACL when they are deemed uncollectible. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off.

The ACL is an estimate of expected credit losses, measured over the contractual life of a loan, that considers our historical loss experience, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. Determination of an appropriate ACL is inherently subjective and may have significant changes from period to period.

The methodology for determining the ACL has two main components: evaluation of expected credit losses for certain groups of homogeneous loans that share similar risk characteristics and evaluation of loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The Company’s loan portfolio is segmented by loan types that have similar risk characteristics and behave similarly during economic cycles.

Historical credit loss experience is the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. We apply historical loss rates to pools of loans with similar risk characteristics. After consideration of the historic loss calculation, management applies qualitative adjustments to reflect the current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts not already reflected in the historical loss information at the balance sheet date. Our reasonable and supportable forecast adjustment is based on a preferred group of

macroeconomic indicators used to create projections of economic conditions, obtained from the St. Louis Federal Reserve economic database. The Company selected nine metrics which was correlated with the bank and its peer group’s historical loss patterns. The adjustments are then weighted for relevance before applying to each pool. Future macroeconomic forecast adjustments are then obtained using an eight-quarter moving average for each metric for the reasonable and supportable period. Each quarter, management reviews the recommended adjustment factors and applies any additional adjustments based on local and current conditions

The Bank has elected to exclude accrued interest receivable from the measurement of its ACL. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, any outstanding accrued interest is reversed against interest income.

The ACL for individual loans begins with the use of normal credit review procedures to identify whether a loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with other pooled loans and therefore, should be individually assessed. We evaluate all commercial loans that meet the following criteria: (1) when it is determined that foreclosure is probable, (2) substandard, doubtful and nonperforming loans when repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, (3) when it is determined by management that a loan does not share similar risk characteristics with other loans. Specific reserves are established based on the following three acceptable methods for measuring the ACL: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate; 2) the loan’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral when the loan is collateral dependent. Our individual loan evaluations consist primarily of the fair value of collateral method because most of our loans are collateral dependent. Collateral values are discounted to consider disposition costs when appropriate. A specific reserve is established or a charge-off is taken if the fair value of the loan is less than the loan balance.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures

The Bank estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Bank is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Bank. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is adjusted through credit loss expense. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life.

Allowance for Credit Losses – Available for Sale Securities

The Bank measures expected credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities when the Bank does not intend to sell, or when it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security's amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For available-for-sale debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Bank evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Bank considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this evaluation indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, equal to the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Economic forecast data is utilized to calculate the present value of expected cash flows. The Bank obtains its forecast data through a subscription to a widely recognized and relied upon company who publishes various forecast scenarios. Management evaluates the various scenarios to determine a reasonable and supportable scenario, and utilizes a single scenario in the model. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

The allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities is included within Investment securities available-for-sale on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded within Provision for credit losses on the consolidated statement of income. Losses are charged against the allowance when the Bank believes the collectability of an available-for-sale security is in jeopardy or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.

Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $1,787,000 at September 30, 2023 and is included within accrued interest receivable on the consolidated balance sheet. This amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses. Available-for-sale debt securities are typically classified as nonaccrual when the contractual payment of principal or

interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about the further collectability of principal or interest. When available-for-sale debt securities are placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed.

2. Revenue Recognition

Under ASC Topic 606, management determined that the primary sources of revenue emanating from interest and dividend income on loans and investments along with noninterest revenue resulting from investment security gains, loan servicing, gains on the sale of loans sold and earnings on bank-owned life insurance are not within the scope of this Topic.

The following presents noninterest income, segregated by revenue streams in-scope and out-of-scope of Topic 606, for the three and nine months ended September 30:



	Three months ended
	September 30,
(dollars in thousands)
Noninterest Income	2023		2022
In-scope of Topic 606:
Service charges on deposit accounts	$	108	$	107
ATM fees		120		127
Overdraft fees		334		305
Safe deposit box rental		23		24
Loan related service fees		146		104
Debit card fees		591		624
Fiduciary activities		246		219
Commissions on mutual funds and annuities		167		31
Gains on sales of other real estate owned		13		—
Other income		174		345
Noninterest Income (in-scope of Topic 606)		1,922		1,886
Out-of-scope of Topic 606:
Net realized gains (losses) on sales of securities		—		—
Loan servicing fees		38		24
Gains on sales of loans		18		1
Earnings on and proceeds from bank-owned life insurance		328		267
Noninterest Income (out-of-scope of Topic 606)		384		292
Total Noninterest Income	$	2,306	$	2,178



	Nine months ended
	September 30,
(dollars in thousands)
Noninterest Income	2023		2022
In-scope of Topic 606:
Service charges on deposit accounts	$	322	$	312
ATM fees		332		340
Overdraft fees		995		909
Safe deposit box rental		71		70
Loan related service fees		430		626
Debit card fees		1,726		1,879
Fiduciary activities		688		634
Commissions on mutual funds and annuities		228		98
Gains on sales of other real estate owned		13		427
Other income		520		1,760
Noninterest Income (in-scope of Topic 606)		5,325		7,055
Out-of-scope of Topic 606:
Net realized gains (losses) on sales of securities		(209)		—
Loan servicing fees		88		58
Gains on sales of loans		27		1
Earnings on and proceeds from bank-owned life insurance		770		892
Noninterest Income (out-of-scope of Topic 606)		676		951
Total Noninterest Income	$	6,001	$	8,006

3. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options and restricted stock, and are determined using the treasury stock method.

The following table sets forth the weighted average shares outstanding used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share.





(in thousands)	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,
	2023	2022	2023	2022
Weighted average shares outstanding	8,069	8,158	8,115	8,187
Less: Unvested restricted shares	(42)	(40)	(43)	(38)
Basic EPS weighted average shares outstanding	8,027	8,118	8,072	8,149
Basic EPS weighted average shares outstanding	8,027	8,118	8,072	8,149
Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares	6	16	6	17
Diluted EPS weighted average shares outstanding	8,033	8,134	8,078	8,166

For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, there were 166,100 stock options that were anti-dilutive and thereby excluded from the earnings per share calculations based upon the closing price of the Company’s common stock of $25.76 per share as of September 30, 2023.

For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022, there were 108,100 stock options that were anti-dilutive and thereby excluded from the earnings per share calculations based upon the closing price of Norwood common stock of $26.58 per share as of September 30, 2022.

4. Stock-Based Compensation

During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, 2,500 stock options were granted. As of September 30, 2023, there was $96,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options granted in 2022 and 2023 under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, which will be fully amortized by December 31, 2023. Compensation costs related to stock options amounted to $287,000 and $201,000 during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023 is as follows:



		Weighted
		Average Exercise		Weighted Average		Aggregate
		Price		Remaining		Intrinsic Value
	Options	Per Share		Contractual Term		($000)
Outstanding at January 1, 2023	218,975	$	28.70	6.8	Yrs.	$	1,100
Granted	2,500		29.60	9.5
Exercised	(16,125)		22.76	5.1
Forfeited	(4,500)		33.53	9.2
Outstanding at September 30, 2023	200,850	$	29.07	6.1	Yrs.	$	193
Exercisable at September 30, 2023	164,850	$	28.16	5.5	Yrs.	$	193

Intrinsic value represents the amount by which the market price of the stock on the measurement date exceeded the exercise price of the option. The market price was $25.76 per share as of September 30, 2023 and $33.44 per share as of December 31, 2022.

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:



	2023			2022
		Weighted-Average				Weighted-Average
	Number of	Grant Date		Number of	Grant Date
	Restricted Stock	Fair Value		Restricted Stock	Fair Value
Non-vested, January 1,	44,460	$	30.12	32,030	$	26.76
Granted	—		—	7,500		25.71
Vested	(3,000)		25.71	—		—
Forfeited	—		—	—		—
Non-vested, September 30,	41,460	$	30.44	39,530	$	28.99

The expected future compensation expense relating to the 41,460 shares of non-vested restricted stock outstanding as of September 30, 2023 is $968,000. This cost will be recognized over the remaining vesting period of 4.25 years. Compensation costs related to restricted stock amounted to $326,000 and $272,000 during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

5. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands) by component net of tax for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:




	Unrealized gains (losses) on
	available for sale
	securities (a)
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	(57,353)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification		(7,794)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		165
Total other comprehensive loss		(7,629)
Balance as of September 30, 2023	$	(64,982)


	Unrealized gains (losses) on
	available for sale
	securities (a)
Balance as of December 31, 2021	$	(256)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification		(60,309)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-
Total other comprehensive loss		(60,309)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	$	(60,565)


	Unrealized gains (losses) on
	available for sale
	securities (a)
Balance as of June 30, 2023	$	(54,249)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification		(10,733)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-
Total other comprehensive loss		(10,733)
Balance as of September 30, 2023	$	(64,982)


	Unrealized gains (losses) on
	available for sale
	securities (a)
Balance as of June 30, 2022	$	(40,230)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification		(20,335)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-
Total other comprehensive loss		(20,335)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	$	(60,565)

(a)All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.

The following table presents significant amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:



	Amount Reclassified
	From Accumulated
	Other
	Comprehensive
	Income (Loss) (a)				Affected Line Item in
	Three months ended				Consolidated
	September 30,				Statements
Details about other comprehensive income	2023		2022		of Income
Unrealized losses on available for sale securities	$	—	$	—	Net realized (losses) gains on sales of securities
Tax effect		—		—	Income tax expense
	$	—	$	—

	Nine months ended
	September 30,
	2023		2022
Unrealized losses on available for sale securities	$	(209)	$	—	Net realized (losses) gains on sales of securities
Tax effect		44		—	Income tax expense
	$	(165)	$	—

(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to net income

6. Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments and Guarantees

The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets.

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

A summary of the Bank’s financial instrument commitments is as follows:



(in thousands)	September 30,
	2023		2022
Commitments to grant loans	$	88,184	$	101,466
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit		162,207		145,636
Standby letters of credit		13,616		12,934
	$	264,007	$	260,036

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer and generally consists of real estate.

The Bank does not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure, other than its standby letters of credit. Standby letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Generally, all letters of credit, when issued, have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as those that are involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank, generally, holds collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting these commitments. Management believes that the proceeds obtained through a liquidation of collateral and the enforcement of guarantees would be sufficient to cover the potential amount of future payments required under the corresponding guarantees.

7. Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, approximate fair value, and allowance for credit losses of securities available for sale were as follows:



	September 30, 2023
			Gross		Gross			Allowance
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			for Credit	Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Losses	Value
	(In Thousands)
Available for Sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	43,182	$	-	$	(3,291)	$	-	$	39,891
U.S. Government agencies		21,355		-		(3,305)		-		18,050
States and political subdivisions		151,953		-		(33,412)		-		118,541
Mortgage-backed securities-
government sponsored entities		246,996		-		(42,979)		-		204,017
Total debt securities	$	463,486	$	-	$	(82,987)	$	-	$	380,499




	December 31, 2022
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In Thousands)
Available for Sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	45,066	$	-	$	(3,212)	$	41,854
U.S. Government agencies		21,266		-		(2,943)		18,323
States and political subdivisions		157,524		2		(29,674)		127,852
Mortgage-backed securities-government
sponsored entities		268,400		-		(37,502)		230,898
Total debt securities	$	492,256	$	2	$	(73,331)	$	418,927

The following tables summarize debt securities available for sale in a loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by security type and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands):




	September 30, 2023
	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
U.S. Treasury securities	$	-	$	-	$	39,891	$	(3,291)	$	39,891	$	(3,291)
U.S. Government agencies		-		-		18,050		(3,305)		18,050		(3,305)
States and political subdivisions		3,557		(86)		114,984		(33,326)		118,541		(33,412)
Mortgage-backed securities-government sponsored entities		-		-		204,017		(42,979)		204,017		(42,979)
	$	3,557	$	(86)	$	376,942	$	(82,901)	$	380,499	$	(82,987)



	December 31, 2022
	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
U.S. Treasury securities	$	25,733	$	(849)	$	16,121	$	(2,363)	$	41,854	$	(3,212)
U.S. Government agencies		8,321		(885)		10,002		(2,058)		18,323		(2,943)
States and political subdivisions		66,680		(11,194)		57,367		(18,480)		124,047		(29,674)
Mortgage-backed securities-government sponsored entities		102,361		(10,639)		128,537		(26,863)		230,898		(37,502)
	$	203,095	$	(23,567)	$	212,027	$	(49,764)	$	415,122	$	(73,331)

At September 30, 2023, the Company had 8 debt securities in an unrealized loss position in the less than twelve months category and 333 debt securities in the twelve months or more category. In Management’s opinion the unrealized losses reflect changes in interest rates subsequent to the acquisition of specific securities. The Company concluded that the decline in the value of these securities was not indicative of a credit loss. The Company did not recognize any credit losses on these available for sale debt securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, or other-than-temporary impairment charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The Company does not have the intent to sell the securities and it is more likely than not that it will not have to sell the securities before recovery of its cost basis.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities as of September 30, 2023 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


	Available for Sale
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
		(In Thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	13,011	$	12,855
Due after one year through five years		44,329		40,605
Due after five years through ten years		67,853		52,653
Due after ten years		91,297		70,369
		216,490		176,482
Mortgage-backed securities-government sponsored entities		246,996		204,017
	$	463,486	$	380,499

Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on sales of securities available for sale were as follows (in thousands):



	Three Months				Nine Months
	Ended September 30,				Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Gross realized gains	$	—	$	—	$	4	$	—
Gross realized losses		—		—		(213)		—
Net realized gains (losses)	$	—	$	—	$	(209)	$	—
Proceeds from sales of securities	$	—	$	—	$	3,345	$	—

Securities with a carrying value of $299,141,000 and $378,472,000 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

8. Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses

Set forth below is selected data relating to the composition of the loan portfolio at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):



	September 30, 2023				December 31, 2022
Real Estate Loans:
Residential	$	316,139	19.6	%	$	298,813	20.3	%
Commercial		688,485	42.7			651,544	44.2
Agricultural		66,767	4.2			68,915	4.7
Construction		41,305	2.6			32,469	2.2
Commercial loans		205,014	12.7			187,257	12.7
Other agricultural loans		32,740	2.0			35,277	2.4
Consumer loans to individuals		260,828	16.2			200,149	13.5
Total loans		1,611,278	100.0	%		1,474,424	100.0	%
Deferred fees, net		(209)				(479)
Total loans receivable		1,611,069				1,473,945
Allowance for credit losses		(16,086)				(16,999)
Net loans receivable	$	1,594,983			$	1,456,946

Foreclosed assets acquired in settlement of loans are carried at fair value less estimated costs to sell and are included in foreclosed real estate owned on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, foreclosed real estate owned totaled $290,000 and $346,000, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, there was one addition to the foreclosed real estate category, with a carrying value of $290,000, and three sales of properties with a carrying value of $292,000. Additionally, the company recognized a write-down on one property in the amount of $54,000 based on the realizable value of the property. As of September 30, 2023, the Company has initiated formal foreclosure proceedings on three properties classified as consumer residential mortgages with an aggregate carrying value of $203,000.

The following table shows the amount of loans in each category that were individually and collectively evaluated for credit loss:



	Real Estate Loans
									Commercial			Other	Consumer
	Residential		Commercial			Agricultural	Construction		Loans			Agricultural	Loans		Total
September 30, 2023	(In thousands)
Individually evaluated	$	575	$	2,222	$	—	$	—	$	7,071	$	—	$	668	$	10,536
Collectively evaluated		315,564		686,263		66,767		41,305		197,943		32,740		260,160		1,600,742
Total Loans	$	316,139	$	688,485	$	66,767	$	41,305	$	205,014	$	32,740	$	260,828	$	1,611,278

The following table shows the amount of loans in each category that were individually and collectively evaluated for impairment at the dates indicated:



	Real Estate Loans
									Commercial			Other	Consumer
	Residential		Commercial			Agricultural	Construction		Loans			Agricultural	Loans		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2022
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	-	$	402	$	—	$	-	$	61	$	—	$	-	$	463
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality		567		2,049		2,034		-		1,640		—		-		6,290
Collectively evaluated for impairment		298,246		649,093		66,881		32,469		185,556		35,277		200,149		1,467,671
Total Loans	$	298,813	$	651,544	$	68,915	$	32,469	$	187,257	$	35,277	$	200,149	$	1,474,424

The following table includes the recorded investment and unpaid principal balances for impaired loans with the associated allowance amount, if applicable.



			Unpaid
	Recorded		Principal		Associated
	Investment		Balance		Allowance
December 31, 2022				(in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
Real Estate Loans:
Commercial	$	402	$	402	$	—
Commercial Loans		11		11		—
Subtotal		413		413		—

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial Loans		50		50		50
Subtotal		50		50		50
Total:
Real Estate Loans:
Commercial		402		402		—
Commercial Loans		61		61		50
Total Impaired Loans	$	463	$	463	$	50

The following table presents the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the related amount of interest income recognized during the three-month period ended September 30, 2022 (in thousands):



		Average Recorded		Interest Income
		Investment		Recognized
	2022		2022
Real Estate Loans:
Commercial	$	—	$	18
Commercial Loans		13		—
Total	$	13	$	18

The following table presents the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the related amount of interest income recognized during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022 (in thousands):




	Average Recorded			Interest Income
	Investment			Recognized
		2022			2022
Real Estate Loans:
Commercial		$	825		$	55
Commercial Loans			14			3
Total		$	839		$	58

Management uses an eight point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first four categories are considered not criticized, and are aggregated as “Pass” rated. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The Special Mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are potentially weak, resulting in an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a Substandard classification. Loans in the Substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt, and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. All loans greater than 90 days past due are considered Substandard. Any portion of a loan that has been charged off is placed in the Loss category.

To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed, the Bank has a structured loan rating process with several layers of internal and external oversight. Generally, consumer and residential mortgage loans are included in the Pass categories unless a specific action, such as nonperformance, repossession, or death occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit event. The Company’s Loan Review Department is responsible for the timely and

accurate risk rating of the loans on an ongoing basis. Every credit which must be approved by Loan Committee or the Board of Directors is assigned a risk rating at time of consideration. Loan Review, in conjunction with a third-party consultant, also annually reviews all criticized credits and relationships of $1,500,000 and over to re-affirm risk ratings.

Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and nonaccrual loans as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):



	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due and still accruing			Non-accrual	Total Past Due and Non-Accrual		Total Loans
September 30, 2023
Real Estate loans
Residential	$	314,588	$	957	$	19	$	-	$	575	$	1,551	$	316,139
Commercial		685,293		970		-		-		2,222		3,192		688,485
Agricultural		66,767		-		-		-		-		-		66,767
Construction		41,285		20		-		-		-		20		41,305
Commercial loans		197,498		445		-		-		7,071		7,516		205,014
Other agricultural loans		32,740		-				-		-		-		32,740
Consumer loans		259,489		516		155		-		668		1,339		260,828
Total	$	1,597,660	$	2,908	$	174	$	-	$	10,536	$	13,618	$	1,611,278



	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due and still accruing			Non-accrual	Total Past Due and Non-Accrual			Purchased Credit Impaired Loans	Total Loans
December 31, 2022
Real Estate loans
Residential	$	297,350	$	187	$	223	$	-	$	486	$	896	$	567	$	298,813
Commercial		648,688		405		-		-		402		807		2,049		651,544
Agricultural		66,751		130		-				-		130		2,034		68,915
Construction		32,469		-		-		-		-		-		-		32,469
Commercial loans		185,485		71		-		-		61		132		1,640		187,257
Other agricultural loans		35,277		-		-				-		-		-		35,277
Consumer loans		198,893		853		239		-		164		1,256		-		200,149
Total	$	1,464,913	$	1,646	$	462	$	-	$	1,113	$	3,221	$	6,290	$	1,474,424

Management reviews the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis using a defined, consistently applied process in order to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the allowance for credit losses. When information confirms all or part of specific loans to be uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the allowance.

The following table presents the allowance for credit losses by the classes of the loan portfolio:


(In thousands)	Residential Real Estate		Commercial Real Estate			Agricultural		Construction	Commercial			Other Agricultural	Consumer		Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2022	$	2,833	$	8,293	$	259	$	409	$	2,445	$	124	$	2,636	$	16,999
Impact of adopting ASC 326		(1,545)		5,527		(200)		388		(1,156)		3		(551)		2,466
Charge Offs		(6)		(154)		-		-		(2,147)		-		(692)		(2,999)
Recoveries		6		12		-		-		20		-		64		102
(Release of) Provision for credit losses		45		(3,689)		(26)		45		1,848		(44)		1,339		(482)
Ending balance, September 30, 2023	$	1,333	$	9,989	$	33	$	842	$	1,010	$	83	$	2,796	$	16,086
Ending balance individually evaluated	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Ending balance collectively evaluated	$	1,333	$	9,989	$	33	$	842	$	1,010	$	83	$	2,796	$	16,086



(In thousands)	Residential Real Estate		Commercial Real Estate			Agricultural		Construction	Commercial			Other Agricultural	Consumer		Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2021	$	2,175	$	10,878	$	-	$	133	$	1,490	$	-	$	1,766	$	16,442
Charge Offs		(120)		(1)		-		-		(16)		-		(249)		(386)
Recoveries		122		80		-		-		36		-		37		275
Provision for loan losses		736		(2,354)		220		186		910		123		779		600
Ending balance, September 30, 2022	$	2,913	$	8,603	$	220	$	319	$	2,420	$	123	$	2,333	$	16,931
Ending balance individually evaluated ‎for impairment	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Ending balance collectively evaluated ‎for impairment	$	2,913	$	8,603	$	220	$	319	$	2,420	$	123	$	2,333	$	16,931


(In thousands)	Residential Real Estate		Commercial Real Estate			Farmland		Construction	Commercial			Other Agricultural	Consumer		Total
Beginning balance, June 30, 2023	$	1,264	$	11,253	$	55	$	819	$	1,281	$	86	$	2,725	$	17,483
Charge Offs		-		-		-		-		(2,000)		-		(384)		(2,384)
Recoveries		-		3		-		-		14		-		18		35
(Release of) Provision for credit losses		69		(1,267)		(22)		23		1,715		(3)		437		952
Ending balance, September 30, 2023	$	1,333	$	9,989	$	33	$	842	$	1,010	$	83	$	2,796	$	16,086



(In thousands)	Residential Real Estate		Commercial Real Estate			Farmland		Construction	Commercial			Other Agricultural	Consumer		Total
Beginning balance, June 30, 2022	$	2,740	$	9,155	$	218	$	242	$	2,504	$	112	$	2,046	$	17,017
Charge Offs		-		(1)		-		-		(1)		-		(115)		(117)
Recoveries		4		-		-		-		13		-		14		31
Provision for loan losses		169		(551)		2		77		(96)		11		388		-
Ending balance, September 30, 2022	$	2,913	$	8,603	$	220	$	319	$	2,420	$	123	$	2,333	$	16,931

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded a release of provision for credit losses totaling $482,000 despite total charge-offs of $2,999,000. Factors impacting the release include a $2,466,000 increase in the allowance for credit losses due to the adoption of ASC 326, and changes in the cumulative loss rates applied to the respective loan pools due to loss activity being added or subtracted with the passage of time. Variances in Qualitative Factors and Economic Factors also impacted the allowance for credit losses.

The cumulative loss rate used as the basis for the estimate of credit losses is comprised of the Company’s historical loss experience. The Company chose to apply qualitative factors based on “quantitative metrics” which link the quantifiable metrics to historical changes in the qualitative factor categories. The Company also chose to apply economic projections to the model. A select group of economic indicators was utilized which was then correlated to the historical loss experience of the Company and its peers. Based on the correlation results, the economic adjustments are then weighted for relevancy and applied to the individual loan pools.

The following table presents the carrying value of loans on nonaccrual status and loans past due over 90 days still accruing interest (in thousands):


		Nonaccrual		Nonaccrual				Loans Past Due
		with no		with		Total		Over 90 Days		Total
	ACL		ACL		Nonaccrual		Still Accruing		Nonperforming
September 30, 2023
Real Estate loans
Residential	$	575	$	-	$	575	$	-	$	575
Commercial		2,222		-		2,222		-		2,222
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-
Construction		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial loans		7,071		-		7,071		-		7,071
Other agricultural loans		-		-		-		-		-
Consumer loans		668		-		668		-		668
Total	$	10,536	$	-	$	10,536	$	-	$	10,536

Based on the most recent analysis performed, the following table presents the recorded investment in non-homogenous pools by internal risk rating systems (in thousands):


														Revolving		Revolving
	Term Loans Amortized Costs Basis by Origination Year													Loans		Loans
														Amortized		Converted
September 30, 2023		2023		2022		2021		2020		2019		Prior		Cost Basis		to Term		Total
Commercial real estate
Risk Rating
Pass	$	63,900	$	130,901	$	115,171	$	77,750	$	73,789	$	197,656	$	16,115	$	-	$	675,282
Special Mention		1,000		414		243		1,341		-		6,184		-		-		9,182
Substandard		-		284		-		1,453		-		2,284		-		-		4,021
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	64,900	$	131,599	$	115,414	$	80,544	$	73,789	$	206,124	$	16,115	$	-	$	688,485

Commercial real estate
Current period gross charge-offs	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	112	$	42	$	-	$	-	$	154

Real Estate - Agriculture
Risk Rating
Pass	$	2,218	$	12,581	$	5,506	$	8,839	$	8,361	$	26,291	$	741	$	-	$	64,537
Special Mention		-		-		-		-		-		493		-		-		493

Substandard		-		507		-		1,041		-		189		-		-		1,737
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	2,218	$	13,088	$	5,506	$	9,880	$	8,361	$	26,973	$	741	$	-	$	66,767

Real Estate - Agriculture
Current period gross charge-offs	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-

Commercial loans
Risk Rating
Pass	$	53,035	$	45,809	$	25,867	$	11,173	$	11,646	$	17,491	$	28,742	$	-	$	193,763
Special Mention		577		1,471		281		159		35		197		1,114		-		3,834
Substandard		-		-		405		3,463		-		49		3,500		-		7,417
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	53,612	$	47,280	$	26,553	$	14,795	$	11,681	$	17,737	$	33,356	$	-	$	205,014

Commercial loans
Current period gross charge-offs	$	-	$	32	$	24	$	2,050	$	-	$	41	$	-	$	-	$	2,147

Other agricultural loans
Risk Rating
Pass	$	2,071	$	5,510	$	3,424	$	3,023	$	2,777	$	4,532	$	10,848	$	-	$	32,185
Special Mention		-		-		3		185		93		-		155		-		436
Substandard		-		-		-		-		119		-		-		-		119
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	2,071	$	5,510	$	3,427	$	3,208	$	2,989	$	4,532	$	11,003	$	-	$	32,740

Other agricultural loans
Current period gross charge-offs	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-

Total
Risk Rating
Pass	$	121,224	$	194,801	$	149,968	$	100,785	$	96,573	$	245,970	$	56,446	$	-	$	965,767
Special Mention		1,577		1,885		527		1,685		128		6,874		1,269		-		13,945
Substandard		-		791		405		5,957		119		2,522		3,500		-		13,294
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	122,801	$	197,477	$	150,900	$	108,427	$	96,820	$	255,366	$	61,215	$	-	$	993,006

The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate Pass and the criticized categories of Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss within the internal risk rating system as of December 31, 2022 (in thousands):



			Special				Doubtful
	Pass		Mention		Substandard		or Loss		Total
December 31, 2022
Commercial real estate loans	$	646,775	$	1,079	$	3,690	$	—	$	651,544
Real estate - agricultural		66,444		368		2,103		—		68,915
Commercial loans		186,966		184		107		—		187,257
Other agricultural loans		34,071		556		650		—		35,277
Total	$	934,256	$	2,187	$	6,550	$	—	$	942,993

The Company monitors the credit risk profile by payment activity for residential and consumer loan classes. Loans past due over 90 days and loans on nonaccrual status are considered nonperforming. Nonperforming loans are reviewed monthly. The following table presents the carrying value of residential and consumer loans based on payment activity (in thousands):


														Revolving		Revolving
	Term Loans Amortized Costs Basis by Origination Year													Loans		Loans
														Amortized		Converted
September 30, 2023		2023		2022		2021		2020		2019		Prior		Cost Basis		to Term		Total
Residential real estate
Payment Performance
Performing	$	21,935	$	60,944	$	58,600	$	36,483	$	16,836	$	91,136	$	29,630	$	-	$	315,564
Nonperforming		-		-		-		-		57		450		68		-		575
Total	$	21,935	$	60,944	$	58,600	$	36,483	$	16,893	$	91,586	$	29,698	$	-	$	316,139

Residential real estate
Current period gross charge-offs	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	6	$	-	$	-	$	6

Construction
Payment Performance
Performing	$	11,877	$	18,649	$	6,221	$	1,612	$	1,870	$	769	$	307	$	-	$	41,305
Nonperforming		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	11,877	$	18,649	$	6,221	$	1,612	$	1,870	$	769	$	307	$	-	$	41,305

Construction
Current period gross charge-offs	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-

Consumer loans to individuals
Payment Performance
Performing	$	109,441	$	83,098	$	27,191	$	16,110	$	11,980	$	11,127	$	1,213	$	-	$	260,160
Nonperforming		28		499		67		31		43		-		-		-		668
Total	$	109,469	$	83,597	$	27,258	$	16,141	$	12,023	$	11,127	$	1,213	$	-	$	260,828

Consumer loans to individuals
Current period gross charge-offs	$	7	$	462	$	132	$	29	$	37	$	11	$	14	$	-	$	692

Total
Payment Performance
Performing	$	143,253	$	162,691	$	92,012	$	54,205	$	30,686	$	103,032	$	31,150	$	-	$	617,029
Nonperforming		28		499		67		31		100		450		68		-		1,243
Total	$	143,281	$	163,190	$	92,079	$	54,236	$	30,786	$	103,482	$	31,218	$	-	$	618,272

For residential real estate loans, construction loans and consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on the performance of the individual credits. The following table presents the recorded investment in the loan classes based on payment activity as of December 31, 2022 (in thousands):



	Performing		Nonperforming		Total
December 31, 2022
Residential real estate loans	$	298,327	$	486	$	298,813
Construction		32,469		—		32,469
Consumer loans to individuals		199,985		164		200,149
Total	$	530,781	$	650	$	531,431

Occasionally, the Bank modifies loans to borrowers in financial distress by providing principal forgiveness, term extension, an other-than-insignificant payment delay or interest rate reduction. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amount of forgiveness is charged-off against the allowance for credit losses.

In some cases, the Bank provides multiple types of concessions on one loan. Typically, one type of concession, such as a term extension, is granted initially. If the borrower continues to experience financial difficulty, another concession, such as principal forgiveness, may be granted. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, there were no modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.

The Company’s primary business activity as of September 30 2023 was with customers located in northeastern Pennsylvania and the New York counties of Delaware, Sullivan, Ontario, Otsego and Yates. Accordingly, the Company has extended credit primarily to commercial entities and individuals in this area whose ability to repay their loans is influenced by the region’s economy.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company considered its concentration of credit risk to be acceptable. The highest concentrations are in commercial rentals with $146.4 million of loans outstanding, or 9.1% of total loans outstanding, and residential rentals with loans outstanding of $121.9 million, or 7.6% of loans outstanding. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized charge offs of $6,000 on commercial rentals and $44,000 on residential rentals.

9. Operating Leases

The Company leases eight office locations and one back-office facility under operating leases. Several assumptions and judgments were made when applying the requirements of Topic 842 to the Company’s existing lease commitments, including the allocation of consideration in the contracts between lease and nonlease components, determination of the lease term, and determination of the discount rate used in calculating the present value of the lease payments.

The Company has elected to account for the variable nonlease components, such as common area maintenance charges, utilities, real estate taxes, and insurance, separately from the lease component. Such variable nonlease components are reported in net occupancy expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income when paid. These variable nonlease components were excluded from the calculation of the present value of the remaining lease payments, therefore, they are not included in other assets and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The lease cost associated with the operating leases for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, amounted to $541,000 and $454,000 respectively.

Certain of the Company’s leases contain options to renew the lease after the initial term. Management considers the Company’s historical pattern of exercising renewal options on leases and the positive performance of the leased locations, when determining whether it is reasonably certain that the leases will be renewed. If management concludes that there is reasonable certainty about the renewal option, it is included in the calculation of the remaining term of each applicable lease. The discount rate utilized in calculating the present value of the remaining lease payments for each lease was the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“Federal Home Loan Bank”) advance rate corresponding to the remaining maturity of the lease. The following table presents the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for the leases outstanding at September 30, 2023.


	Operating
Weighted-average remaining term		9.7
Weighted-average discount rate		2.76%

The following table presents the undiscounted cash flows due related to operating leases as of September 30, 2023, along with a reconciliation to the discounted amount recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:


Undiscounted cash flows due (in thousands)		Operating

2023	$	164
2024		664
2025		680
2026		524
2027		401
2028 and thereafter		2,414
Total undiscounted cash flows		4,847
Discount on cash flows		704
Total lease liabilities	$	4,143

10. Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In accordance with fair value accounting guidance, the Company measures, records, and reports various types of assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Those assets and liabilities are presented in the sections entitled “Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis” and “Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis”. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2 – Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The methods of determining the fair value of assets and liabilities presented in this note are consistent with our methodologies disclosed in Note 16 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are as follows:



	Fair Value Measurement Using
	Reporting Date
Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
September 30, 2023	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Available for Sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	39,891	$	-	$	39,891	$	-
U.S. Government agencies		18,050		-		18,050		-
States and political subdivisions		118,541		-		118,541		-
Mortgage-backed securities-government
sponsored entities		204,017		-		204,017		-
Interest rate derivatives		1,631		-		1,631		-

LIABILITIES
Interest rate derivatives		1,631		-		1,631		-

Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
December 31, 2022	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Available for Sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	41,854	$	-	$	41,854	$	-
U.S. Government agencies		18,323		-		18,323		-
States and political subdivisions		127,852		-		127,852		-
Mortgage-backed securities-government
sponsored entities		230,898		-		230,898		-
Interest rate derivatives		1,464		-		1,464		-

LIABILITIES
Interest rate derivatives		1,464		-		1,464		-

Securities:

The fair value of securities available for sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by obtaining quoted market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1), or matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices. For certain securities which are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, and such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence (Level 3). In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Management’s best estimate consists of both internal and external support on certain Level 3 investments. Internal cash flow models using a present value formula that includes assumptions market participants would use along with indicative exit pricing obtained from broker/dealers (where available) are used to support fair values of certain Level 3 investments, if applicable.

Interest Rate Swaps:

The fair value of interest rate swaps is based upon the present value of the expected future cash flows using the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) swap curve, the basis for the underlying interest rate. To price interest rate swaps, cash flows are first projected for each payment date using the fixed rate for the fixed side of the swap and the forward rates for the floating side of the swap. These swap cash flows are then discounted to time zero using SOFR zero-coupon interest rates. The sum of the present value of both legs is the fair market value of the interest rate swap. These valuations have been derived from our third party vendor’s proprietary models rather than actual market quotations. The proprietary models are based upon financial principles and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable.

Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are as follows:



			Fair Value Measurement Using Reporting Date

(In thousands)

Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
September 30, 2023
Individually analyzed loans held for investment	$	10,535	$	-	$	-	$	10,535
Foreclosed Real Estate Owned		290		-		-		290
December 31, 2022
Impaired Loans	$	413	$	-	$	-	$	413
Foreclosed Real Estate Owned		346		-		-		346

Individually analyzed loans held for investment:

The Company measures impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.

As of September 30, 2023, the fair value of individually analyzed loans held for investment was $10,535,000 which included five loan relationships that did not require an ACL since the estimated realizable value of the collateral exceeded the recorded investment in the loan. As of September 30, 2023, the Company has recognized charge-offs against the allowance for credit losses on these individually analyzed loans held for investment in the amount of $2,000,000.

As of December 31, 2022, the fair value investment in impaired loans totaled $413,000 which included three loan relationships that did not require a valuation allowance since either the estimated realizable value of the collateral or the discounted cash flows exceeded the recorded investment in the loan. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has recognized charge-offs against the allowance for loan losses on these impaired loans in the amount of $0 over the life of the loans. As of December 31, 2022, the fair value investment in impaired loans included one loan relationships with a carrying value of $50,000 that required a valuation allowance of $50,000 since the estimated realizable value of the collateral did not support the recorded investment in the loan. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has recognized charge-offs against the allowance for loan losses on this impaired loan in the amount of $0 over the life of the loan.

Foreclosed real estate owned:

Real estate properties acquired through loan foreclosures, or by deed in lieu of loan foreclosure are to be sold and are carried at fair value less estimated cost to sell. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised value of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. These assets are included in Level 3 fair value based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:



	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(dollars in thousands)	Fair Value Estimate		Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
September 30, 2023
Individually analyzed loans held for investment	$	10,535	Appraisal of collateral(1)	Appraisal adjustments(2)	10%-21.69% (20.52%)
Foreclosed real estate owned	$	290	Appraisal of collateral(1)	Liquidation Expenses(2)	39.79% (39.79%)



	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(dollars in thousands)	Fair Value Estimate		Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
December 31, 2022
Impaired loans	$	413	Appraisal of collateral(1)	Appraisal adjustments(2)	0%-10.0% (8.92%)

Foreclosed real estate owned	$	346	Appraisal of collateral(1)	Liquidation Expenses(2)	7.00% (7.00%)

(1)Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally include various Level 3 inputs which are not identifiable, less any associated allowance.

(2)Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.

Assets and Liabilities Not Required to be Measured or Reported at Fair Value

The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Loans receivable (carried at cost):

The fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans. Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal. Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.

Mortgage servicing rights (generally carried at cost)

The Company utilizes a third party provider to estimate the fair value of certain loan servicing rights. Fair value for the purpose of this measurement is defined as the amount at which the asset could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation.

Deposit liabilities (carried at cost):

The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Other borrowings (carried at cost):

Fair values of FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. These prices obtained from this active market represent a fair value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.

The estimated fair values of the Bank’s financial instruments not required to be measured or reported at fair value were as follows at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. (In thousands)



	Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2023
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (1)	$	54,146	$	54,146	$	54,146	$	-	$	-
Loans receivable, net		1,594,983		1,535,456		-		-		1,535,456
Mortgage servicing rights		191		497		-		-		497
Regulatory stock (1)		8,843		8,843		8,843		-		-
Bank owned life insurance (1)		46,197		46,197		46,197		-		-
Accrued interest receivable (1)		7,759		7,759		7,759		-		-
Financial liabilities:
Deposits		1,746,824		1,745,168		1,121,581		-		623,587
Short-term borrowings (1)		103,881		103,881		103,881		-		-
Other borrowings		137,447		135,652		-		-		135,652
Accrued interest payable (1)		8,605		8,605		8,605		-		-
Off-balance sheet financial instruments:
Commitments to extend credit and ‎outstanding letters of credit		-		-		-		-		-



	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2022
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (1)	$	31,866	$	31,866	$	31,866	$	-	$	-
Loans receivable, net		1,456,946		1,418,300		-		-		1,418,300
Mortgage servicing rights		213		498		-		-		498
Regulatory stock (1)		5,418		5,418		5,418		-		-
Bank owned life insurance (1)		43,364		43,364		43,364		-		-
Accrued interest receivable (1)		6,917		6,917		6,917		-		-
Financial liabilities:
Deposits		1,727,727		1,727,184		1,223,958		-		503,226
Short-term borrowings (1)		93,215		93,215		93,215		-		-
Other borrowings		40,000		40,074		-		-		40,074
Accrued interest payable (1)		2,653		2,653		2,653		-		-
Off-balance sheet financial instruments:
Commitments to extend credit and ‎outstanding letters of credit		-		-		-		-		-

(1)This financial instrument is carried at cost, which approximates the fair value of the instrument.

11. Interest Rate Swaps

The Company enters into interest rate swaps that allow our commercial loan customers to effectively convert a variable-rate commercial loan agreement to a fixed-rate commercial loan agreement. Under these agreements, the Company enters into a variable-rate loan agreement with a customer in addition to an interest rate swap agreement, which serves to effectively swap the customer’s variable-rate into a fixed-rate. The Company then enters into a corresponding swap agreement with a third party in order to economically hedge its exposure through the customer agreement. The interest rate swaps with both the customers and third parties are not designated as hedges under FASB ASC 815 and are not marked to market through earnings. As the interest rate swaps are structured to offset each other, changes to the underlying benchmark interest rates considered in the valuation of these instruments do not result in an impact to earnings; however, there may be fair value adjustments related to credit quality variations between counterparties, which may impact earnings as required by FASB ASC 820. There was no effect on earnings in any periods presented. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, based upon the swap contract values, the company pledged cash in the amount of $350,000 as collateral for its interest rate swaps with a third-party financial institution. The fair value of the swaps as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $1,631,000 and $1,464,000, respectively.

Summary information regarding these derivatives is presented below


(Amounts in thousands)
	Notional Amount								Fair Value
		September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022		Interest Rate Paid		Interest Rate Received		September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Customer interest rate swap

Maturing November, 2030	$	6,238	$	6,513	Term SOFR + Margin			Fixed	$	993	$	889
Maturing December, 2030		4,100		4,297	Term SOFR + Margin			Fixed		638		575

Total	$	10,338	$	10,810					$	1,631	$	1,464


Third party interest rate swap

Maturing November, 2030	$	6,238	$	6,513		Fixed	Term SOFR + Margin		$	993	$	889
Maturing December, 2030		4,100		4,297		Fixed	Term SOFR + Margin			638		575

Total	$	10,338	$	10,810					$	1,631	$	1,464

The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.


	(Amounts in thousands)
	Assets			Liabilities
	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
September 30, 2023
Interest rate derivatives	Other assets	$	1,631	Other liabilities	$	1,631

December 31, 2022
Interest rate derivatives	Other assets		1,464	Other liabilities		1,464

12. New and Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)”. The ASU provided optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendment only applies to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of the reference rate reform. The ASU is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Furthermore, in December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, “Deferral of the Sunset Date of Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)”. This ASU extends the sunset date of ASC Topic 848 (Reference Rate Reform) to December 31, 2024, in response to the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) extension of the intended cessation date of LIBOR in the United States. The Company evaluated the impact of this standard, and believes that its adoption will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-02, "Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)". The ASU allows entities to elect the proportional amortization method, on a tax-credit-program-by-tax-credit-program basis, for all equity investments in tax credit programs meeting the eligibility criteria in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 323-740-25-1. While the ASU does not significantly alter the existing eligibility criteria, it does provide clarifications to address existing interpretive issues. It also prescribes specific information reporting entities must disclose about tax credit investments each period. This ASU is

effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2023, for public business entities, or January 1, 2024 for the Company. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may include certain forward-looking statements based on current management expectations. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may”, “will”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “continue”, or similar terms or variations on those terms, or the negative of those terms. The actual results of the Company could differ materially from those management expectations. This includes statements regarding general economic conditions, public health crisis such as the governmental, social and economic effects of the COVID 19 pandemic, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government, changes in tax policies, rates and regulations of federal, state and local tax authorities and failure to integrate or profitably operate acquired businesses. Additional potential factors include changes in interest rates, the rate of inflation, deposit flows, cost of funds, demand for loan products and financial services, competition and changes in the quality or composition of loan and investment portfolios of the Company. Other factors that could cause future results to vary from current management expectations include changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, and other economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, markets, products, services and prices, instability in the banking system, the potential for a recessionary economy and any adverse impact resulting from the COVID 19 pandemic. Further description of the risks and uncertainties to the business are included in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

During 2022, the Federal Reserve took unprecedented action during the year to restrain inflation and improve the stability of the economy by raising the target federal funds rate several times from 25 basis points in the beginning of the year to 75 basis points toward the end of the year and brought the benchmark interest rates up by a collective 4.50 percent. During the first quarter 2023, the Federal Reserve increased the target federal funds rate another 0.25 percent and further increased the target federal funds rate another 0.25 percent in May 2023. At its June 2023 meeting, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the first time since March 2022, in order to give themselves time to assess the still developing effects of previous increases in interest rates and borrowing costs. However, on July 26, 2023, the Federal Reserve increased the target funds rate another 0.25 percent. At its policy meeting in September 2023, the Federal Reserve again left its target federal funds rate unchanged (5.25%-5.50%). The Federal Reserve has indicated that it may further increase the target federal funds rate in 2023 in an attempt to reduce inflation. Any substantial or unexpected change in market interest rates could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. As inflation increases and market interest rates rise, the value of our investment securities, particularly those with longer maturities, would decrease, although this effect can be less pronounced for floating rate instruments. In addition, inflation generally increases the cost of goods and services we use in our business operations, such as electricity and other utilities, which increases our non-interest expenses. Furthermore, our customers are also affected by inflation and the rising costs of goods and services used in their households and businesses, which could have a negative impact on their ability to repay their loans with us. In addition, recent bank failures have led to a greater focus by institutions, investors and regulators on the on-balance sheet liquidity of and funding sources for financial institutions, the composition of its deposits, including the amount of uninsured deposits, the amount of accumulated other comprehensive loss, capital levels and interest rate risk management. If we are unable to adequately manage our liquidity, deposits, capital levels and interest rate risk, it may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

The majority of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature, and therefore, differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories. However, inflation does have an impact on the Company, particularly with respect to the growth of total assets and noninterest expenses, which tend to rise during periods of general inflation. Risks also exist due to supply and demand imbalances, employment shortages, the interest rate environment, and geopolitical tensions. It is reasonably foreseeable that estimates made in the financial statements could be materially and adversely impacted in the near term as a result of these conditions, including expected credit losses on loans and the fair value of financial instruments that are carried at fair value.

Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Critical Accounting Policies

Note 2 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 (included in Item 8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022) lists significant accounting policies used in the development and presentation of its financial statements. This discussion and analysis, the significant accounting policies, and other financial statement disclosures identify and address key variables and other qualitative and quantitative factors that are necessary for an understanding and evaluation of the Company and its results of operations. See Note 1, "Basis of Presentation" for additional information on the adoption of ASC 326, which changes the methodology under which management calculates its reserve for loans and investment securities, now referred to as the allowance for credit losses. Management considers the measurement of the allowance for credit losses to be a critical accounting policy.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for credit losses, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the fair value of financial instruments, and the determination of goodwill impairment. Please refer to the discussion of the allowance for credit losses calculation under “Changes in Financial Condition - Loans” below.

Deferred income taxes reflect temporary differences in the recognition of the revenue and expenses for tax reporting and financial statement purposes, principally because certain items are recognized in different periods for financial reporting and tax return purposes. Although realization is not assured, the Company believes that it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets will be realized.

The fair value of financial instruments is based upon quoted market prices, when available. For those instances where a quoted price is not available, fair values are based upon observable market based parameters as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation is applied consistently over time.

In connection with acquisitions, the Company recorded goodwill in the amount of $29.3 million, representing the excess of amounts paid over the fair value of net assets of the institutions acquired in purchase transactions, at its fair value at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is tested and deemed impaired when the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. The value of the goodwill can change in the future. We expect the value of the goodwill to decrease if there is a significant decrease in the franchise value of the Company or the Bank. If an impairment loss is determined in the future, we will reflect the loss as an expense for the period in which the impairment is determined, leading to a reduction of our net income for that period by the amount of the impairment loss.

Changes in Financial Condition

General

Total assets as of September 30, 2023 were $2.180 billion compared to $2.047 billion as of December 31, 2022. The increase was due primarily to a $138.0 million increase in loans receivable.

Securities

The fair value of securities available for sale as of September 30, 2023 was $380.5 million compared to $418.9 million as of December 31, 2022. In Management’s opinion the unrealized losses reflect changes in interest rates subsequent to the acquisition of specific securities. The Company concluded that the decrease in the value of these securities was not indicative of a credit loss. The Company did not recognize any credit losses on these available for sale debt securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, or other-than-temporary impairment charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Company does not have the intent to sell the securities and it is more likely than not that it will not have to sell the securities before recovery of its cost basis.

Loans

Loans receivable totaled $1.595 billion at September 30, 2023 compared to $1.457 billion as of December 31, 2022. The $138.0 million increase in loans receivable during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was due primarily to an $36.9 million increase in commercial real estate loans, a $17.8 million increase in commercial loans and a $60.7 million increase in consumer loans.

The allowance for credit losses totaled $16,086,000 as of September 30, 2023, and represented 1.00% of total loans outstanding, compared to $16,999,000, or 1.15% of total loans outstanding, at December 31, 2022. The Company had net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 of $2,897,000, compared to $111,000 in the corresponding period in 2022, primarily

due to a $2,284,000 increase in commercial loan charge-offs and a $443,000 increase in consumer loan charge-offs. The increase in commercial loan charge-offs includes a $2,000,000 write down on one credit relationship due to the customers inability to make current payments, and based on management’s evaluation of the collateral value. The increase in consumer loan charge-offs was due primarily to losses on indirect automobile dealer financing loans. The Company’s management assesses the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses on a quarterly basis. Based on management’s best judgement, the qualitative factors are applied to the final adjusted loss rate each quarter. Management considers the allowance for credit losses adequate at September 30, 2023 based on the Company’s criteria. However, there can be no assurance that the allowance for credit losses will be adequate to cover significant losses, if any, which might be incurred in the future.

As of September 30, 2023, non-performing loans totaled $10,536,000 or 0.66% of total loans compared to $1,113,000, or 0.08%, of total loans at December 31, 2022. The increase in non-performing loans as of September 30, 2023, is due primarily to the inclusion of approximately $1.5 million of previously classified purchased credit-impaired loans in conjunction with the adoption of “CECL”, and a $7,010,000 increase in commercial loans, which includes $6,956,000 due to one commercial relationship. At September 30, 2023, non-performing assets totaled $10,826,000, or .50%, of total assets, compared to $1,459,000, or 0.07%, of total assets at December 31, 2022.

The following table sets forth information regarding non-performing loans and foreclosed real estate at the dates indicated:



(dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2023			December 31, 2022
Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:
Real Estate
Residential	$	575		$	486
Commercial		2,222			402
Agricultural		—			—
Construction		—			—
Commercial and financial loans		7,071			61
Other agricultural loans		—			—
Consumer loans to individuals		668			164
Total non-accrual loans		10,536			1,113
Accruing loans which are contractually
past due 90 days or more		—			—
Total non-performing loans		10,536			1,113
Foreclosed real estate		290			346
Total non-performing assets	$	10,826		$	1,459

Purchased credit impaired loans (a)	$	N/A		$	6,290

Allowance for credit losses	$	16,086		$	16,999

Coverage of non-performing loans (a) (b)		153%	%		1,527%	%
Non-performing loans to total loans(a)		0.66	%		0.08	%
Non-performing loans to total assets(a)		0.48	%		0.05	%
Non-performing assets to total assets(a)		0.50	%		0.07	%

(a) Purchased impaired loans are loans obtained in acquisition transactions that as of the acquisition date were specifically identified as displaying signs of credit deterioration and for which the Company did not expect to collect all contractually required principal and interest payments. Prior to 2023, those loans were impaired at the date of acquisition, were recorded at estimated fair value and were generally delinquent in payments. The Company estimated the timing and amount of expected cash flows in excess of the estimated fair value and established an accretable discount on the acquisition date relating to these impaired loans that is recognized in interest income.

(b) Prior to 2023, loans acquired with specific evidence of deterioration in credit quality, a specific credit fair value adjustment is established at the date of acquisition and will not impact the allowance for loan losses unless actual losses exceed the established fair value adjustment.

Deposits

During the nine-months ended September 30, 2023, total deposits increased $19.1 million due primarily to a $121.5 million increase in certificates of deposit. The increase in certificates of deposit was due to a migration from lower costing non-maturity deposit balances, as well as new money resulting from deposit promotions. All other deposit categories decreased $102.4 million, net.

The following table sets forth deposit balances as of the dates indicated:



(dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Non-interest bearing demand	$	430,242	$	434,529
Interest-bearing demand		248,046		237,891
Money market deposit accounts		211,792		273,165
Savings		231,502		278,372
Time deposits <$250,000		400,086		290,147
Time deposits >$250,000		225,156		213,623
Total	$	1,746,824	$	1,727,727

Borrowings

Short-term borrowings increased $10.7 million to $103.9 million at September 30, 2023, compared to $93.2 million at December 31, 2022, due primarily to an increase in overnight borrowings to fund liquidity needs.

Other borrowings as of September 30, 2023, were $137.4 million compared to $40.0 million as of December 31, 2022. Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings increased $67.4 million during the period due primarily as a source to fund loan growth. Two new term borrowings, totaling $30.0 million, that were initiated under the Federal Reserve Long-Term Funding Program, also contributed to the increase.

Other borrowings consisted of the following:



(dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Notes with the FHLB:
Amortizing fixed rate borrowing due December 2023 at 5.08%	$	10,191	$	40,000
Fixed rate borrowing due April 2025 at 4.26%		20,000		—
Amortizing fixed rate borrowing due September 2025 at 5.67%		5,000
Fixed rate borrowing due April 2026 at 4.04%		20,000		—
Amortizing fixed rate borrowing due May 2027 at 4.37%		27,701		—
Fixed rate borrowing due July 2028 at 4.49%		10,000
Amortizing fixed rate borrowing due July 2028 at 4.70%		14,555
	$	107,447	$	40,000

Notes with the Federal Reserve Bank
Fixed rate borrowing due March 2024 at 4.83%		10,000		—
Fixed rate borrowing due September 2024 at 5.55%		20,000
	$	30,000	$	—

Stockholders’ Equity and Capital Ratios

As of September 30, 2023, total stockholders’ equity was $164.7 million, compared to $167.1 million as of December 31, 2022. Total stockholders’ equity increased $16.4 million due to net income, offset partially by $7.1 million of dividends declared and a decrease of $ 7.6 million in the fair value of securities in the available-for-sale portfolio, net of tax. The decrease in fair value of securities is the result of a change in interest rates and spreads, which may impact the value of the securities. Because of interest rate volatility, the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income could materially fluctuate for each interim and year-end period.

Regulatory Capital Requirements. The Federal Reserve has adopted regulatory capital rules pursuant to which it assesses the adequacy of capital in examining and supervising a bank holding company and in analyzing applications to it under the Bank Holding Company Act (“BHCA”). The Federal Reserve’s capital rules are similar to those imposed on the Bank by the FDIC. The Federal Reserve’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement, however, exempts from the regulatory capital requirements bank holding

companies with less than $3.0 billion in consolidated assets that are not engaged in significant non-banking or off-balance sheet activities and that do not have a material amount of debt or equity securities registered with the SEC. As long as their bank subsidiaries are well capitalized, such bank holding companies need only maintain a pro forma debt to equity ratio of less than 1.0 in order to pay dividends and repurchase stock and to be eligible for expedited treatment on applications.

A comparison of the Company’s consolidated regulatory capital ratios is as follows:



	September 30, 2023	December 31, 2022
Tier 1 Capital
(To average assets)	9.18%	9.36%
Tier 1 Capital
(To risk-weighted assets)	11.91%	12.49%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
(To risk-weighted assets)	11.91%	12.49%
Total Capital
(To risk-weighted assets)	12.79%	13.58%

The Bank is required to comply with applicable capital adequacy rules adopted by the FDIC and other federal bank regulatory agencies (the “Basel III Capital Rules”). The Basel III Capital Rules apply to all depository institutions as well as to all top-tier bank and savings and loan holding companies that are not subject to the Federal Reserve Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement.

Under the Basel III Capital Rules, banks are required to meet four minimum capital standards: (1) a “Tier 1” or “core” capital leverage ratio equal to at least 4% of total adjusted assets; (2) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio equal to 4.5% of risk-weighted assets; (3) a Tier 1 risk-based ratio equal to 6% of risk-weighted assets; and (4) a total capital ratio equal to 8% of total risk-weighted assets. Common equity Tier 1 capital is defined as common stock instruments, retained earnings, any common equity Tier 1 minority interest and, unless the bank has made an “opt-out” election, accumulated other comprehensive income, net of goodwill and certain other intangible assets. Tier 1 or core capital is defined as common equity Tier 1 capital plus certain qualifying subordinated interests and grandfathered capital instruments. Total capital consists of Tier 1 capital plus Tier 2 or supplementary capital items, which include allowances for loan losses in an amount of up to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets, qualifying subordinated instruments and certain grandfathered capital instruments. An institution’s risk-based capital requirements are measured against risk-weighted assets, which equal the sum of each on-balance-sheet asset and the credit-equivalent amount of each off-balance-sheet item after being multiplied by an assigned risk weight. Risk weightings range from 0% for cash to 100% for property acquired through foreclosure, commercial loans, and certain other assets to 150% for exposures that are more than 90 days past due or are on nonaccrual status and certain commercial real estate facilities that finance the acquisition, development or construction of real property.

In addition to the above minimum requirements, the Basel III Capital Rules require banks and covered financial institution holding companies to maintain a capital conservation buffer of at least 2.5% of risk-weighted assets over and above the minimum risk-based capital requirements. Institutions that do not maintain the required capital buffer will become subject to progressively more stringent limitations on the percentage of earnings that can be paid out in dividends or used for stock repurchases and on the payment of discretionary bonuses to senior executive management. The capital buffer requirement effectively raises the minimum required risk-based capital ratios to 7% for Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, 8.5% for Tier 1 Capital and 10.5% for Total Capital on a fully phased-in basis. The Company and the Bank were in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements as of September 30, 2023.

In December 2018, the Federal Reserve announced that a banking organization that experiences a reduction in retained earnings due to the CECL adoption as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which CECL is adopted may elect to phase in the regulatory capital impact of adopting CECL. Transitional amounts are calculated for the following items: retained earnings, temporary difference deferred tax assets and credit loss allowances eligible for inclusion in regulatory capital. When calculating regulatory capital ratios, 25% of the transitional amounts are phased in during the first year. An additional 25% of the transitional amounts are phased in over each of the next two years and at the beginning of the fourth year, the day-one effects of CECL are completely reflected in regulatory capital.

The Company adopted the transition guidance applied these effects to regulatory capital in the first quarter of 2023 upon adoption of CECL. See Note 1, "Basis of Presentation" for additional information on the adoption of CECL.

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $54.1 million in the form of cash, due from banks and short-term deposits with other institutions. In addition, the Company had total securities available for sale of $380.5 million which could be used for liquidity needs. Total liquidity of $434.6 million as of September 30, 2023, represents 19.9% of total assets, compared to $450.8 million and 22.0% of total assets as of December 31, 2022. The Company also monitors other liquidity measures,

all of which were within the Company’s policy guidelines as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Based upon these measures, the Company believes its liquidity is adequate.

Capital Resources

The Company has a line of credit commitment from Atlantic Community Bankers Bank for $7,000,000 which expires June 30, 2024. There were no borrowings under this line as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The Company has a line of credit commitment available which has no stated expiration date from PNC Bank for $16,000,000. There were no borrowings under this line as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The Bank’s maximum borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank was approximately $671,613,000 as of September 30, 2023, of which $144,037,000 was outstanding in the form of borrowings as of September 30, 2023. As of December 31, 2022, the maximum borrowing capacity was $655,344,000, of which $82,264,000 of borrowings was outstanding as of December 31, 2022. Additionally, as of September 30, 2023, the Bank had secured Letters of Credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank in the amount of $146,450,000 as collateral for specific municipal deposits. These Letters of Credit reduce the availability under the maximum borrowing capacity. As of December 31, 2022, there was $92,900,000 outstanding in the form of Letters of Credit. Advances and Letters of Credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank are secured by qualifying assets of the Bank.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This report contains or references fully taxable-equivalent (fte) interest income and net interest income, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Interest income (fte) and net interest income (fte) are derived from GAAP interest income and net interest income using an assumed tax rate of 21%. We believe the presentation of interest income (fte) and net interest income (fte) ensures comparability of interest income and net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. Interest income (fte) and Net interest income (fte) is reconciled to GAAP interest income and net interest income on pages 41 and 45. Fully taxable equivalent interest income and net interest income is also reflected in the table on pages 42 and 46. Although the Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ understanding of our business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP measures.

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Results of Operations

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

Consolidated Average Balance Sheets with Resultant Interest and Rates



(Tax-Equivalent Basis,	Three Months Ended September 30,
dollars in thousands)	2023						2022
	Average				Average		Average				Average
	Balance		Interest		Rate		Balance		Interest		Rate
	(2)		(1)		(3)		(2)		(1)		(3)
Assets
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits with banks	$	3,675	$	54		5.88%	$	47,114	$	245		2.08%
Securities available for sale:
Taxable		406,962		2,052		2.02		426,861		2,016		1.89
Tax-exempt (1)		70,219		483		2.75		79,727		577		2.89
Total securities available for sale (1)		477,181		2,535		2.12		506,588		2,593		2.05
Loans receivable (1) (4) (5)		1,589,474		22,104		5.56		1,412,232		17,193		4.87
Total interest-earning assets		2,070,330		24,693		4.77		1,965,934		20,031		4.08
Non-interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		27,910						25,576
Allowance for credit losses		(17,262)						(16,996)
Other assets		65,863						74,583
Total non-interest earning assets		76,511						83,163
Total Assets	$	2,146,841					$	2,049,097
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand and money market	$	439,255	$	1,647		1.50	$	555,596	$	351		0.25
Savings		238,493		77		0.13		294,512		52		0.07
Time		611,607		5,293		3.46		481,640		1,154		0.96
Total interest-bearing deposits		1,289,355		7,017		2.18		1,331,748		1,557		0.47
Short-term borrowings		116,470		1,126		3.87		68,510		88		0.51
Other borrowings		116,700		1,326		4.54		2,074		17		3.28
Total interest-bearing liabilities		1,522,525		9,469		2.49		1,402,332		1,662		0.47
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits		425,216						450,737
Other liabilities		23,876						16,630
Total non-interest bearing liabilities		449,092						467,367
Stockholders' equity		175,224						179,398
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	2,146,841					$	2,049,097
Net interest income/spread (tax equivalent basis)				15,224		2.28%				18,369		3.61%
Tax-equivalent basis adjustment				(185)						(199)
Net interest income			$	15,039					$	18,170
Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis)						2.94%						3.74%

(1)Interest and yields are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a marginal tax rate of 21%.

(2)Average balances have been calculated based on daily balances.

(3)Annualized

(4)Loan balances include non-accrual loans and are net of unearned income.

(5)Loan yields include the effect of amortization of deferred fees, net of costs.

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Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table shows the fully taxable equivalent effect of changes in volumes and rates on interest income and interest expense.


	Increase/(Decrease)
	Three months ended September 30, 2023 Compared to
	Three months ended September 30, 2022
	Variance due to
	Volume		Rate		Net

	(dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits with banks	$	(249)	$	58	$	(191)
Securities available for sale:
Taxable		(98)		134		36
Tax-exempt securities		(68)		(26)		(94)
Total securities		(166)		108		(58)
Loans receivable		2,324		2,587		4,911
Total interest-earning assets		1,909		2,753		4,662
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand and money market		(355)		1,651		1,296
Savings		(2,966)		2,991		25
Time		940		3,199		4,139
Total interest-bearing deposits		(2,381)		7,841		5,460
Short-term borrowings		332		706		1,038
Other borrowings		1,020		289		1,309
Total interest-bearing liabilities		(1,029)		8,836		7,807
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)	$	2,938	$	(6,083)	$	(3,145)

Changes in net interest income that could not be specifically identified as either a rate or volume change were allocated proportionately to changes in volume and changes in rate.

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2022

General

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, net income totaled $4,119,000 compared to net income of $8,109,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was due primarily to a $3,131,000 decrease in net interest income and an increase of $882,000 in the provision for credit losses. Earnings per share for the three-months ended September 30, 2023 were $0.51 per share for basic shares and fully diluted shares, compared to $1.00 per share for basic shares and for fully diluted shares for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The resulting annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average equity for the three months ended September 30, 2023 were 0.76% and 9.33%, respectively, compared to 1.57% and 17.93%, respectively, for the same period in 2022.

The following table sets forth changes in net income:



(dollars in thousands)	Three months ended
	September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2022
Net income three months ended September 30, 2022	$	8,109
Change due to:
Net interest income		(3,131)
Provision for credit losses		(882)
Net gains on sales of securities and loans		17
Service charges and fees		181
Earnings and proceeds on bank-owned life insurance		61
Other income		(131)
Salaries and employee benefits		(530)
Occupancy, furniture and equipment		(51)
All other expenses		(556)
Income tax expense		1,032
Net income three months ended September 30, 2023	$	4,119

Net Interest Income

Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis (fte) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $15,224,000 which was $3,145,000 lower than the comparable period in 2022. The decrease in net interest income was due primarily to a $7,807,000 increase in total interest expense, which was slightly offset by a $4,662,000 increase in total interest income (fte). The (fte) net interest spread and net interest margin were 2.28% and 2.94%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 3.61% and 3.74%, respectively, for the same period in 2022. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” described above on page 40.

For the three-months ended September 30, 2023, interest income (fte) totaled $24,693,000 with a yield on average earning assets of 4.77% compared to $20,031,000 and 4.08% for the 2022 period. Average loans increased $177.2 million during the three-months ended September 30, 2023, over the comparable period of 2022, while average securities decreased $29.4 million. Average earning assets totaled $2.070 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $104.4 million, over the average for the same period in 2022. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” described above on page 40.

Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $9,469,000 at an average cost of 2.49% compared to $1,662,000 and 0.47%, respectively, for the same period in 2022. The increase in interest expense during the three-months ended September 30, 2023 reflects the overall higher level of market interest rates. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the average cost of time deposits, which is the most significant component of funding costs, increased 2.50% compared to the same three-month period of last year, while short-term borrowing costs increased 3.36% and other borrowing costs increased 1.26% compared to the same three-month period of last year.

Provision for Credit Losses

The Company had a provision for credit losses of $882,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $0 of provision expense for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The increased provision for credit losses reflects an increase in total charge-offs. The Company makes provisions for or releases of credit losses in an amount necessary to maintain the allowance

for credit losses at an acceptable level under the current expected credit loss methodology analysis. The Company recorded a net charge-off of $2,349,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net charge-off of $86,000 for the similar period in 2022. At September 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses related to loans receivable represented 1.00% of loans receivable. Additionally, at September 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses related to loans receivable represented 153% of non-performing loans.

Other Income

Other income totaled $2,306,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $2,178,000 for the same period in 2022. The increase was due primarily to an increased level of service charges and fees, along with an increase in earnings and proceeds on bank-owned life insurance.. All other categories of other income decreased $114,000, net, during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Other Expense

Other expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $11,276,000 which was $1,137,000, or 11.2%, higher than the same period of 2022, due primarily to a $530,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $170,000 increase in professional fees, and a $140,000 increase in data processing expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2023. All other categories of other expense increased $297,000, net, during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense totaled $1,068,000 for an effective tax rate of 20.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $2,100,000 for an effective tax rate of 20.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Results of Operations

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

Consolidated Average Balance Sheets with Resultant Interest and Rates



(Tax-Equivalent Basis,	Nine Months Ended September 30,
dollars in thousands)	2023						2022
	Average				Average		Average				Average
	Balance		Interest		Rate		Balance		Interest		Rate
	(2)		(1)		(3)		(2)		(1)		(3)
Assets
Interest-earning assets:
Interest bearing deposits with banks	$	3,917	$	156		5.31%	$	100,195	$	504		0.67%
Securities available for sale:
Taxable		414,527		6,264		2.01		398,686		5,221		1.75
Tax-exempt (1)		70,783		1,461		2.75		78,287		1,700		2.90
Total securities available for sale (1)		485,310		7,725		2.12		476,973		6,921		1.93
Loans receivable (1) (4) (5)		1,552,242		62,128		5.34		1,384,586		48,416		4.66
Total interest-earning assets		2,041,469		70,009		4.57		1,961,754		55,841		3.80
Non-interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		26,242						24,532
Allowance for loan losses		(18,592)						(16,792)
Other assets		66,781						85,488
Total non-interest earning assets		74,431						93,228
Total Assets	$	2,115,900					$	2,054,982
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand and money market	$	467,184	$	3,765		1.07	$	538,925	$	779		0.19
Savings		255,982		259		0.13		302,938		167		0.07
Time		587,520		13,095		2.97		487,898		2,753		0.75
Total interest-bearing deposits		1,310,686		17,119		1.74		1,329,761		3,699		0.37
Short-term borrowings		104,785		2,702		3.44		66,663		196		0.39
Other borrowings		82,752		2,860		4.61		13,009		212		2.17
Total interest-bearing liabilities		1,498,223		22,681		2.02		1,409,433		4,107		0.39
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits		421,056						441,914
Other liabilities		21,678						15,822
Total non-interest bearing liabilities		442,734						457,736
Stockholders' equity		174,943						187,813
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	2,115,900					$	2,054,982
Net interest income/spread (tax equivalent basis)				47,328		2.55%				51,734		3.41%
Tax-equivalent basis adjustment				(554)						(570)
Net interest income			$	46,774					$	51,164
Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis)						3.09%						3.52%

Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table shows the fully taxable equivalent effect of changes in volumes and rates on interest income and interest expense.



	Increase/(Decrease)
	Nine months ended September 30, 2023 Compared to
	Nine months ended September 30, 2022
	Variance due to
	Volume		Rate		Net
	(dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits with banks	$	(603)	$	255	$	(348)
Securities available for sale:
Taxable		238		805		1,043
Tax-exempt securities		(158)		(81)		(239)
Total securities		80		724		804
Loans receivable		6,292		7,420		13,712
Total interest-earning assets		5,769		8,399		14,168
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand and money market		(498)		3,484		2,986
Savings		(39)		131		92
Time		1,912		8,430		10,342
Total interest-bearing deposits		1,375		12,045		13,420
Short-term borrowings		729		1,777		2,506
Other borrowings		1,627		1,021		2,648
Total interest-bearing liabilities		3,731		14,843		18,574
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)	$	2,038	$	(6,444)	$	(4,406)

Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2022

General

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net income totaled $16,405,000 compared to net income of $22,093,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was due primarily to a $4,390,000 decrease in net interest income and a $2,005,000 decrease in total other income, net. A $1,168,000 decrease in the provision for credit loss expense offset a portion of the reduced income. Earnings per share for the nine-months ended September 30, 2023 were $2.03 per share for basic shares and fully diluted shares, compared to $2.71 per share for basic shares and for fully diluted shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The resulting annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were 1.04% and 12.54%, respectively, compared to 1.44% and 15.73%, respectively, for the same period in 2022.

The following table sets forth changes in net income:




(dollars in thousands)	Nine months ended
	September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2022
Net income nine months ended September 30, 2022	$	22,093
Change due to:
Net interest income		(4,390)
Provision for credit losses		1,168
Service charges and fees		(100)
Net gains on sales of securities and loans		(183)
Net gains on sales of foreclosed real estate owned		(414)
Earnings and proceeds on bank-owned life insurance		(122)
Other income		(1,186)
Salaries and employee benefits		(1,069)
Occupancy, furniture and equipment		(114)
Data processing related		(434)
Professional fees		204
All other expenses		(468)
Income tax expense		1,420
Net income nine months ended September 30, 2023	$	16,405

Net Interest Income

Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis (fte) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $47,328,000 which was $4,406,000 lower than the comparable period in 2022. The decrease in net interest income was due primarily to an $18,574,000 increase in total interest expense, which was slightly offset by a $14,168,000 increase in in total interest income (fte). The (fte) net interest spread and net interest margin were 2.55% and 3.09%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 3.41% and 3.52%, respectively, for the same period in 2022. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” described above on page 40.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, interest income (fte) totaled $70,009,000 with a yield on average earning assets of 4.57% compared to $55,841,000 and 3.80% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Average loans increased $167.7 million during the nine-months ended September 30, 2023, over the comparable period of 2022, while average securities increased $8.3 million during the 2023 nine month period. Average earning assets totaled $2.041 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $79.7 million, over the average for the same period in 2022. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” described above on page 40.

Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $22,681,000 at an average cost of 2.02% compared to $4,107,000 and 0.39%, respectively, for the same period in 2022. The increase in interest expense during the nine-months ended September 30, 2023 reflects the overall higher level of market interest rates. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the average cost of time deposits, which is the most significant component of funding costs, increased 2.22% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, while short-term borrowing costs increased 3.05% and other borrowing costs increased 2.44% compared to the same nine-month period of 2022.

Provision for Credit Losses

The Company released a portion of the allowance for credit losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which resulted in a release of credit loss expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 of $568,000, compared to a $600,000 provision expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. In addition, the Company recorded a release of credit loss expense of $86,000 related to off-balance sheet commitments for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Company makes provisions for credit losses in an amount necessary to maintain the allowance for credit losses at an acceptable level. The Company recorded a net charge-off of $2,897,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net charge-off of $111,000 for the similar period in 2022. At September 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses related to loans receivable represented 1.00% of loans receivable. Additionally, at September 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses related to loans receivable represented 153% of non-performing loans.

Other Income

Other income totaled $6,001,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $8,006,000 for the same period in 2022. The decrease was due primarily to $1,104,000 of income recognized in 2022 on payoffs of purchased impaired loans that were carried at a discount. Gains on sales of foreclosed real estate owned decreased $414,000, while all other categories of other income decreased $487,000, net.

Other Expense

Other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $32,649,000 which was $1,881,000, or 6.1%, higher than the same period of 2022, due primarily to a $1,069,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits. All other categories of other expense increased $812,000, net.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense totaled $4,289,000 for an effective tax rate of 20.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $5,709,000 for an effective tax rate of 20.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market Risk

Interest rate sensitivity and the repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities are managed by the Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO). The principal objective of ALCO is to maximize net interest income within acceptable levels of risk, which are established by policy. Interest rate risk is monitored and managed by using financial modeling techniques to measure the impact of changes in interest rates.

Net interest income, which is the primary source of the Company’s earnings, is impacted by changes in interest rates and the relationship of different interest rates. To manage the impact of the rate changes, the balance sheet must be structured so that repricing opportunities exist for both assets and liabilities at approximately the same time intervals. The Company uses net interest simulation to assist in interest rate risk management. The process includes simulating various interest rate environments and their impact on net interest income. As of September 30, 2023, the level of net interest income at risk in a rising or declining 200 basis point change in interest rates was within the Company’s policy limits. The Company’s policy allows for a decrease of no more than 10% of net interest income for a ± 200 basis point shift in interest rates.

Imbalance in repricing opportunities at a given point in time reflects interest-sensitivity gaps measured as the difference between rate-sensitive assets (RSA) and rate-sensitive liabilities (RSL). These are static gap measurements that do not take into account any future activity, and as such are principally used as early indications of potential interest rate exposures over specific intervals.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had a negative 90-day interest sensitivity gap of $45.4 million or 2.1% of total assets, compared to the $46.7 million interest sensitivity gap, or 2.3% of total assets, as of December 31, 2022. At September 30, 2023, rate-sensitive assets repricing within 90 days increased $22.0 million since December 31, 2022 due to a $10.0 million increase in interest-bearing deposits with banks, and a $9.6 million increase in loans repricing. Rate-sensitive liabilities repricing within 90 days increased $20.7 million since year end due primarily to a $35.5 million increase in time deposits. A negative gap means that rate-sensitive liabilities are greater than rate-sensitive assets at the time interval. This would indicate that in a rising rate environment, the cost of interest-bearing liabilities in the 90-day time frame could increase faster than the yield on interest-earning assets. The repricing intervals are managed by ALCO strategies, including adjusting the average life of the investment portfolio, pricing of deposit liabilities to attract longer term time deposits, loan pricing to encourage variable rate products and evaluation of loan sales of long-term fixed rate mortgages.

Certain interest-bearing deposits with no stated maturity dates are included in the interest-sensitivity table below. The balances allocated to the respective time periods represent an estimate of the total outstanding balance that has the potential to migrate through withdrawal or transfer to time deposits, thereby impacting the interest-sensitivity position of the Company. The estimates were derived from an independently prepared non-maturity deposit study for the Bank which addressed the various deposit types and their pricing sensitivity to movements in market interest rates. The process involved analyzing correlations between product rates and market rates over a ten-year period. The Company believes the study provides pertinent data to support the assumptions used in modeling non-maturity deposits.

September 30, 2023

Rate Sensitivity Table

(dollars in thousands)



	3 Months		3-12 Months		1 to 3 Years		Over 3 Years		Total
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits	$	13,005	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	13,005
Securities		10,593		32,898		77,648		259,360		380,499
Loans Receivable		228,416		250,787		554,382		577,484		1,611,069
Total RSA	$	252,014	$	283,685	$	632,030	$	836,844	$	2,004,573
Non-maturity interest-bearing deposits	$	107,253	$	106,009	$	282,272	$	195,806	$	691,340
Time Deposits		125,779		374,975		115,817		8,671		625,242
Borrowings		64,381		62,022		94,203		20,722		241,328
Total RSL	$	297,413	$	543,006	$	492,292	$	225,199	$	1,557,910
Interest Sensitivity Gap	$	(45,399)	$	(259,321)	$	139,738	$	611,645	$	446,663
Cumulative Gap		(45,399)		(304,720)		(164,982)		446,663
RSA/RSL-cumulative		84.74%		63.74%		87.62%		128.67%

December 31, 2022

Interest Sensitivity Gap	$	(46,676)	$	(158,452)	$	27,463	$	647,143	$	469,478
Cumulative Gap		(46,676)		(205,128)		(177,665)		469,478
RSA/RSL-cumulative		83.1%		70.3%		85.0%		138.5%

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “Commission”) rules and forms.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Not applicable.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Sales and Use of Proceeds

(a) Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities. Not Applicable.

(b) Use of Proceeds. Not Applicable

(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. Set forth below is information regarding the Company’s stock repurchases during the quarter ended September 30, 2023.


	Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
							Maximum Number
					Total Number of		(or Approximate
	Total				Shares (or Units)		Dollar Value) of Shares
	Number		Average		Purchased as Part of		(or Units)
	of Shares		Price Paid		Publicly		that May Yet Be
	(or Units)		Per Share		Announced Plans		Purchased Under the
	Purchased		(or Unit)		or Programs *		Plans or Programs
July 1 – 31, 2023		-	$	-		-		274,094
August 1 – 31, 2023		-		-		-		274,094
September 1 – 30, 2023		-		-		-		274,094
Total		-	$	-		-		274,094

*On March 30, 2021, the Company announced a share repurchase program for up to approximately 5% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, or approximately 400,000 shares, in the open market, in accordance with all applicable securities laws and regulations, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. On March 19, 2008, the Company announced its intention to repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common stock (approximately 226,050 split-adjusted shares) in the open market. On November 10, 2011, the Company announced that it had increased the number of shares which may be repurchased under its open-market program to 5% of its currently outstanding shares, or approximately 270,600 split-adjusted shares. Both share repurchase programs are currently in effect.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5. Other Information

The Bank was recently notified by its third-party information technology service provider of a data security incident that involved unauthorized access to a number of its financial institution clients’ customer data, including the Bank’s customer information, in one of their file transfer applications, MOVEit. The vulnerability discovered in MOVEit did not involve any of the Bank’s internal systems and did not impact the Bank’s ability to service its customers. The incident involved vulnerabilities discovered in MOVEit Transfer, a file transfer software used by the Bank’s vendor to support services it provides to the Bank and other financial institutions. MOVEit is a commonly used secure Managed File Transfer (MFT) software, which supports file transfer activities used by thousands of organizations around the world, including government agencies and major financial firms.

The Bank’s service provider launched an investigation into the nature and scope of the MOVEit vulnerability’s impact on its systems and discovered that the unauthorized activity in the MOVEit Transfer environment occurred between May 27 and 31, 2023, which was before the existence of this vulnerability was publicly disclosed. During that time, unauthorized actors obtained the Bank’s vendor files transferred by MOVEit. These files included the Bank and other financial institution customer information.

The Company does not believe this incident will have a material impact on its business, operations or consolidated financial statements.

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Item 6. Exhibits



No.	Description
3(i)	Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Norwood Financial Corp⁽¹⁾
3(ii)	Bylaws of Norwood Financial Corp⁽²⁾
4.0	Specimen Stock Certificate of Norwood Financial Corp⁽³⁾
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of CEO
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of CFO
32	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
101	The following materials from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
101.INS	Inline XBRL Instance Document (The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document)
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

(1)Incorporated by reference into this document from Exhibit 3(i) to the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 13, 2020.

(2)Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3(ii) to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 8, 2020.

(3)Incorporated herein by reference into this document from the identically numbered Exhibits to the Company’s Form 10, Registration Statement initially filed in paper with the Commission on April 29, 1996, Registration No. 0-28364.

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 thereunto duly authorized.



		NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

Date: November 14, 2023	By:	/s/ James O. Donnelly
		James O. Donnelly
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)


Date: November 14, 2023		/s/ William S. Lance
		William S. Lance
		Executive Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP - Quarter Report: 2023 September (Form 10-Q)

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