Meridian Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Announces a Quarterly Dividend of $0.14 per Common Share

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MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meridian Corporation (Nasdaq: MRBK) today reported:

 Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 September 30,
2025
Income:     
Net income$5,207 $5,807 $6,659
Diluted earnings per common share 0.43  0.48  0.58
         
  • Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 was $5.2 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, a decrease of $600 thousand, or 10.3%, from the prior quarter.

  • Return on average assets and return on average equity for the third quarter of 2026 were 0.80% and 9.97%, respectively.

  • Net interest margin was 3.77%, up 8 basis points from prior quarter.

  • Non-performing loans decreased $3.8 million from June 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026 and another $2.7 million settled subsequent to September 30, 2026, resulting in a combined reduction of $6.5 million or 8%.

  • Wealth management income for the third quarter was $1.9 million, up 10.0% over prior quarter.

  • On October 29, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share, payable November 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of November 9, 2026.

Christopher J. Annas, Chairman and CEO commented:

"The Meridian team delivered a solid third quarter and strong net interest margin. Loan balances are generally flat nine months to date, but we actually booked $363 million over the period in lines of credit and term loans. Balances have been impacted partly by strategic paydowns in leasing and SBA, which totaled $43 million for the nine months, as well as competition from PE firms.

The wealth group grew quarterly pre-tax income by 35% over the third quarter of 2025 due to higher AUM, better efficiencies, and a good referral pipeline from our commercial group. Our mortgage group had a down third quarter, which is historically the most productive, as closed loans declined 27% from the prior quarter. Low housing inventory is dogging the industry with higher rates having a lesser impact. Mortgage’s quarterly pre-tax loss of $1.6 million included a non-operating $955 thousand loss on a small portfolio of mortgage loans that are fair-valued quarterly. We continue to make mortgage cost adjustments to align with volume.

We remain intensely focused on resolving non-performing loans without incurring elevated charge-offs. We had improvements in the third quarter, but this takes time and should result in stronger recoveries. We have strengthened our treasury and payments teams with experienced industry professionals in a concentrated effort to improve our deposit franchise and expect this to yield good results in 2027. Our ROA and ROE ratios remain strong despite some headwinds, and we look forward to improvement in the coming year."

Select Condensed Financial Information

 As of or for the three months ended (Unaudited)
 September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
 September 30,
2025
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Income:         
Net income$5,207  $5,807  $2,006  $7,186  $6,659 
Basic earnings per common share 0.44   0.49   0.17   0.62   0.59 
Diluted earnings per common share 0.43   0.48   0.17   0.61   0.58 
Net interest income 23,436   22,791   23,202   23,627   23,116 
          
Balance Sheet:         
Total assets$2,571,545  $2,593,176  $2,576,581  $2,561,995  $2,541,130 
Loans, net of fees and costs 2,163,832   2,177,978   2,181,575   2,170,600   2,162,845 
Total deposits 2,166,882   2,194,438   2,169,960   2,158,128   2,131,116 
Non-interest bearing deposits 253,433   246,357   243,458   245,377   239,614 
Stockholders' equity 203,628   204,810   200,225   199,716   188,029 
          
Balance Sheet Average Balances:         
Total assets$2,567,416  $2,585,821  $2,574,268  $2,588,357  $2,534,565 
Total interest earning assets 2,469,890   2,485,398   2,472,659   2,495,922   2,443,261 
Loans, net of fees and costs 2,162,950   2,180,863   2,175,938   2,200,626   2,146,651 
Total deposits 2,196,765   2,188,649   2,171,837   2,173,242   2,143,821 
Non-interest bearing deposits 261,051   252,600   250,203   256,554   253,374 
Stockholders' equity 207,190   203,901   202,577   192,799   183,242 
          
Performance Ratios (Annualized):         
Return on average assets 0.80%  0.90%  0.32%  1.10%  1.04%
Return on average equity 9.97%  11.42%  4.02%  14.79%  14.42%


Income Statement -
Third Quarter 2026 Compared to Second Quarter 2026

Third quarter net income decreased $600 thousand, or 10.3%, to $5.2 million due largely to a decrease in non-interest income of $3.2 million, and an increase in non-interest expense of $799 thousand, partially offset by a decrease of $1.8 million in the provision for credit losses, and a decrease in income tax expense of $894 thousand over the prior quarter. Detailed explanations of the major categories of income and expense follow below.

Net Interest income

The rate/volume analysis table below analyzes dollar changes in the components of interest income and interest expense as they relate to the change in balances (volume) and the change in interest rates (rate) of tax-equivalent net interest income for the periods indicated and allocated by rate and volume. Changes in interest income and/or expense related to changes attributable to both volume and rate have been allocated proportionately based on the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the change in each category.

 Three Months Ended        
(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 $ Change % Change Change due to rate Change due to volume
Interest income:           
Cash and cash equivalents$279 $311 $(32) (10.3)% $(1) $(31)
Investment securities - taxable 1,956  1,830  126  6.9%  43   83 
Investment securities - tax exempt(1) 362  393  (31) (7.9)%  (28)  (3)
Loans held for sale 624  616  8  1.3%  6   2 
Loans held for investment 38,274  37,702  572  1.5%  734   (162)
Total loans 38,898  38,318  580  1.5%  740   (160)
Total interest income$41,495 $40,852 $643  1.6% $754  $(111)
Interest expense:           
Interest-bearing demand deposits$1,183 $1,149 $34  3.0% $53  $(19)
Money market and savings deposits 7,239  7,263  (24) (0.3)%  (10)  (14)
Time deposits 7,665  7,337  328  4.5%  175   153 
Total interest - bearing deposits 16,087  15,749  338  2.1%  218   120 
Borrowings 908  1,233  (325) (26.4)%  11   (336)
Subordinated debentures 1,022  1,007  15  1.5%  12   3 
Total interest expense 18,017  17,989  28  0.2%  241   (213)
Net interest income differential$23,478 $22,863 $615  2.69% $513  $102 
(1) Reflected on a tax-equivalent basis.          


Interest income increased $643 thousand quarter-over-quarter on a tax equivalent basis, driven mainly by an increase in the yield on loans held for investment of 9 basis points, while average balances of loans held for sale and loans held for investment declined over this period. Overall the yield on interest-earnings assets increased 8 basis points and had a positive impact of $754 thousand on interest income, while the average balance of interest earning assets decreased by $15.5 million, having a negative impact to interest income of $111 thousand. The yield on loans improved 7 basis points due to the recording of $388 thousand in previously unaccrued interest income on a $2.5 million residential mortgage non-performing loan that was returned to accrual status during the period and then was subsequently satisfied in full.

Average total loans, excluding residential loans for sale, decreased $18.0 million. The largest drivers were decreases in commercial loans, SBA loans, residential loans, and leases, which on a combined basis decreased $33.8 million on average. Partially offsetting these decreases were increases of $8.7 million in commercial real estate average balances, a $3.0 million increase in the average balance of construction loans, along with an increase in average home equity loan balances of $3.1 million.

Interest expense overall increased $28 thousand, quarter-over-quarter, as the increase in the cost of interest-bearing deposits was largely offset by a decline in average balances of certain deposit types and borrowings. Interest expense on total deposits increased $338 thousand, while interest expense on borrowings decreased $325 thousand.

The cost of interest-bearing demand deposits increased 11 basis points while time deposit costs increased by 7 basis points, driving the $218 thousand increase in interest expense on interest-bearing deposits. During the period average balances of interest-bearing checking accounts decreased $3.2 million, and money market and savings deposit balances decreased $9.3 million, while time deposit average balances increased $12.2 million, nearly netting out. Non-interest bearing deposits increased $9 million on average during the period and borrowings decreased $29.8 million on average.

Overall the net interest margin increased to 3.77%, compared to the prior quarter, driven by the increase in yield on loans held for investment, an increase in average non-interest bearing deposits, partially offset by an increase in cost of funds.

Provision for Credit Losses

For the third quarter the overall provision for credit losses fell by $1.8 million to $1.1 million, compared with $3.0 million in the second quarter. The primary reasons for the lower level of provision expense was a lower level of loan charge-offs and a decline in loan growth quarter over quarter. Charge-offs in the third quarter declined by $414 thousand help to drive down the provision.

Non-interest income

The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:

 Three Months Ended    
(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 $ Change % Change
Mortgage banking income(1)$4,937  $6,229 $(1,292) (20.7)%
Wealth management income 1,877   1,706  171  10.0%
SBA loan income (312)  615  (927) (150.7)%
Earnings on investment in life insurance 292   245  47  19.2%
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment (955)  65  (1,020) (1569.2)%
Other 866   1,023  (157) (15.3)%
Total non-interest income$6,705  $9,883 $(3,178) (32.2)%
(1) Includes fair value change on mortgages held for sale and related hedging derivatives.


Total non-interest income decreased $3.2 million, or 32.2%, quarter-over-quarter as mortgage banking income decreased $1.3 million, there was a decrease of $1.0 million in the fair value of loans held-for-investment, and SBA loan income decreased $927 thousand.

The drivers of the decrease in mortgage banking income were a decline of $47.4 million in total mortgage loans sold, combined with a decrease of 10 basis points in the margin on sales. There was also a $1.0 million unfavorable change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment due largely to the rapid rise in the 10 year U.S. Treasury rate from June 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026.

SBA loan income decreased $927 thousand due to the decrease in SBA loans sold. $1.5 million of SBA loans were sold during the quarter-ended September 30, 2026 with a gross gain of $110 thousand, compared to $11.9 million in SBA loans sold for the quarter-ended June 30, 2026 with a gross gain of $946 thousand, a decrease in gain of $837 thousand. The decline in SBA loan income was also impacted by an increase in amortization expense period over period.

Wealth management income was $1.9 million for the quarter, up 10.0% from the prior quarter due to the double digit improvement in stock market indices at the end of the prior quarter, which drives a large percentage of fee income calculations.

Non-interest expense

The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

 Three Months Ended    
(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 $ Change % Change
Salaries and employee benefits$13,619 $13,193 $426  3.2%
Occupancy and equipment 1,221  1,172  49  4.2%
Professional fees 1,272  1,164  108  9.3%
Data processing and software 2,216  2,018  198  9.8%
Advertising and promotion 934  1,317  (383) (29.1)%
Pennsylvania bank shares tax 233  246  (13) (5.3)%
Other 3,531  3,117  414  13.3%
Total non-interest expense$23,026 $22,227 $799  3.6%


Salaries and benefits increased $426 thousand primarily due to an increase in salaries and health insurance costs for bank and wealth segments. Professional fees increased $108 thousand due to legal expenses related to non-performing loans, and data processing and software expense increased $198 thousand due to an increase in customer transaction volume quarter over quarter.

Advertising and promotion costs decreased $383 thousand, reflecting a decrease in special events in the current quarter, as the prior quarter is generally seasonally higher. Other expense increased $414 thousand largely due to an increase in OREO expenses.

Income Taxes

We recorded a $778 thousand income tax provision for the quarter-ended September 30, 2026, compared to $1.7 million for the quarter-end June 30, 2026. The effective tax rate was 13.0% for the quarter-ended September 30, 2026 compared to 22.4% for the quarter-ended June 30, 2026. This decrease in effective tax rate was primarily driven by the impact of $10 million in renewable energy tax credits purchased during the quarter, which reduced the third quarter income tax expense by approximately $600 thousand.

Balance Sheet - September 30, 2026 Compared to June 30, 2026

Total assets decreased $21.6 million, or 0.8%, to $2.6 billion as of September 30, 2026 from $2.6 billion as of June 30, 2026.

Total portfolio loans decreased $13.7 million, or 0.6% quarter-over-quarter. While there was growth of $27.1 million in construction and land development loans and $4.3 million in home equity lines and loans, these increases were offset by declines of $13.9 million in commercial mortgage loans, $10.7 million in small business loans, $9.7 million in commercial, industrial & other finance receivables, and $6.5 million in lease balances.

Total deposits decreased $27.6 million, or 1.3% quarter-over-quarter, led by an decrease of $34.6 million in interest-bearing deposits. Money market accounts and savings accounts decreased a combined $96.0 million, with $52 million of collateralized deposits being migrated from money market accounts to certificates of deposit products for customer efficiency. Non-interest bearing accounts increased $7.1 million or 2.9%, while interest bearing demand deposits increased $9.0 million, and borrowings increased $7.2 million, or 6.7% quarter-over-quarter.

Total stockholders’ equity decreased by $1.2 million from June 30, 2026, to $203.6 million as of September 30, 2026. Changes to equity for the quarter included net income of $5.2 million, partially offset by dividends paid of $1.7 million, and a decrease of $5.0 million in other comprehensive income. The tangible common equity ratio (TCE) increased to 7.80% and the Community Bank Leverage Ratio for the Bank increased 21 basis points to 9.93% as of September 30, 2026.

Asset Quality Summary

Non-performing loans decreased $3.8 million, or 4.6%, to $78.3 million as of September 30, 2026 compared to $82.1 million at June 30, 2026, with the major drivers of this decline from land development loans ($1.8 million), SBA loans ($1.0 million), and commercial mortgage loans ($807 thousand). The decrease in land development loans was the result of a $1.8 million loan being reclassified to loans held for sale as of September 30, 2026 due to pending note sale, while the decrease in commercial mortgage non-performing loans was the result of the reclassification of a loan relationship out of non-performing as these loans were in the process of collection as of September 30, 2026. The decline in non-performing SBA loans was partly due to an increase in charge-offs during the third quarter, combined with a lower level of SBA loans added to non-performing loan category in the third quarter, compared to the second quarter. SBA loans make up $23.6 million of total non-performing loans, with $13.6 million, or 57.6%, guaranteed by the SBA. The SBA portfolio was subject to the Fed's rapid rate increase with 48.1%, of total non-performing SBA loans having been originated in 2020-2021 when rates were over 500 basis points lower.

The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans as of September 30, 2026 was 3.55%, down from 3.68% as of June 30, 2026, due to the decrease in non-performing loans detailed above. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans, excluding the guaranteed portion of the SBA portfolio (a non-GAAP measure) was 2.93% as of September 30, 2026. As of September 30, 2026 there were specific reserves of $3.0 million against individually evaluated loans, a decrease of $237 thousand from June 30, 2026. Non-performing loans decreased $3.8 million from June 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026 and another $2.7 million settled subsequent to September 30, 2026, a combined reduction of $6.5 million or 8%.

Net charge-offs decreased to $1.9 million, or 0.09% of total average loans for the third quarter, compared to net charge-offs of $2.6 million, or 0.12%, for the second quarter. Third quarter charge-offs were driven by $934 thousand in SBA loans, $1.2 million in finance receivables, $413 thousand of small ticket equipment leases, and $125 thousand in commercial loans. Partially offsetting third quarter charge-offs were recoveries of $739 thousand mainly between SBA loans, finance receivables, and leases.

The ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans held for investment was 0.96% as of September 30, 2026, compared to 0.99% reported as of June 30, 2026. The decline in this coverage ratio was due to a large percentage of charge-offs for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 being against loans that were specifically reserved for in prior quarters.

About Meridian Corporation

Meridian Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Meridian Corporation, is an innovative community bank serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Florida. Through its 17 offices, including banking branches and mortgage locations, Meridian offers a full suite of financial products and services. Meridian specializes in business and industrial lending, retail and commercial real estate lending, electronic payments, and wealth management solutions through Meridian Wealth Partners. Meridian also offers a broad menu of high-yield depository products supported by robust online and mobile access. For additional information, visit our website at www.meridianbanker.com. Member FDIC.

“Safe Harbor” Statement

In addition to historical information, this press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to Meridian Corporation’s strategies, goals, beliefs, expectations, estimates, intentions, capital raising efforts, financial condition and results of operations, future performance and business. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “pro forma,” “looking forward,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” or similar expressions generally indicate a forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which, in whole or in part, are beyond Meridian Corporation’s control). Numerous competitive, economic, regulatory, legal and technological factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, credit losses and the credit risk of our commercial and consumer loan products; changes in the level of charge-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, or ACL, including the timing of third-party appraisals and loan valuations from lead financial institutions in which we are a loan participant; cyber-security concerns; rapid technological developments and changes, including the development and use of artificial intelligence in business processes, services, and products; increased competitive pressures; changes in spreads on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities; changes in general economic conditions and conditions within the securities markets; escalating tariff and other trade policies and the resulting impacts on market volatility and global trade; the impact of uncertain or changing political conditions or any current or future federal government shutdown and uncertainty regarding the federal government's debt limit; geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of terrorism, actions taken by the United States or other governments in response to acts or threats of terrorism and military conflicts, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which could impact economic conditions in the United States; unanticipated changes in our liquidity position; unanticipated changes in regulatory and governmental policies impacting interest rates and financial markets; legislation affecting the financial services industry as a whole, and Meridian Corporation, in particular; changes in accounting policies, practices or guidance; developments affecting the industry and the soundness of financial institutions and further disruption to the economy and U.S. banking system; among others, could cause Meridian Corporation’s financial performance to differ materially from the goals, plans, objectives, intentions and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements. Meridian Corporation cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive, and neither such factors nor any such forward-looking statement takes into account the impact of any future events. All forward-looking statements and information set forth herein are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions as of the date hereof and speak only as of the date they are made. For a more complete discussion of the assumptions, risks and uncertainties related to our business, you are encouraged to review Meridian Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that update or provide information in addition to the information included in the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings, if any. Meridian Corporation does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Meridian Corporation or by or on behalf of Meridian Bank.

  
MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL RATIOS (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
  
 Three Months Ended
 September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
 September 30,
2025
Earnings and Per Share Data:         
Net income$5,207  $5,807  $2,006  $7,186  $6,659 
Basic earnings per common share$0.44  $0.49  $0.17  $0.62  $0.59 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.43  $0.48  $0.17  $0.61  $0.58 
Common shares outstanding 11,937   11,924   11,879   11,826   11,517 
          
Performance Ratios:         
Return on average assets(2) 0.80%  0.90%  0.32%  1.10%  1.04%
Return on average equity(2) 9.97   11.42   4.02   14.79   14.42 
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent)(2) 3.77   3.69   3.82   3.77   3.77 
Yield on earning assets (tax-equivalent)(2) 6.67   6.59   6.69   6.82   7.01 
Cost of funds(2) 3.08   3.08   3.04   3.23   3.42 
Efficiency ratio 76.39%  68.03%  66.66%  63.25%  65.15%
          
Asset Quality Ratios:         
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans 0.09%  0.12%  0.35%  0.16%  0.09%
Non-performing loans to total loans 3.55   3.68   2.64   2.50   2.53 
Non-performing assets to total assets 3.23   3.40   2.51   2.38   2.32 
Allowance for credit losses to:         
Total loans and other finance receivables 0.96   0.99   0.97   0.99   1.01 
Total loans and other finance receivables (excluding loans at fair value)(1) 0.96   0.99   0.98   1.00   1.01 
Non-performing loans 26.42%  26.15%  36.23%  39.18%  39.37%
          
Capital Ratios:         
Book value per common share$17.06  $17.18  $16.86  $16.89  $16.33 
Tangible book value per common share$16.78  $16.89  $16.57  $16.59  $16.02 
Total equity/Total assets 7.92%  7.90%  7.77%  7.80%  7.40%
Tangible common equity/Tangible assets - Corporation(1) 7.80   7.78   7.65   7.67   7.27 
Tangible common equity/Tangible assets - Bank(1) 9.64   9.51   9.38   9.41   9.16 
Tier 1 leverage ratio - Bank 9.93   9.72   9.58   9.50   9.41 
Common tier 1 risk-based capital ratio - Bank 10.87   10.65   10.52   10.66   10.52 
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio - Bank 10.87   10.65   10.52   10.66   10.52 
Total risk-based capital ratio - Bank 11.83%  11.64%  11.51%  11.65%  11.54%
(1) See Non-GAAP reconciliation in the Appendix        
(2) Annualized         


    
MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
    
 Three Months Ended NineMonths Ended
 September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 September 30,
2025
 September 30,
2026
 September 30,
2025
Interest income:         
Loans and other finance receivables, including fees$38,898  $38,318 $40,477 $115,360  $115,723
Securities - taxable 1,956   1,830  1,895  5,633   5,380
Securities - tax-exempt 320   321  325  964   933
Cash and cash equivalents 279   311  412  988   1,452
Total interest income 41,453   40,780  43,109  122,945   123,488
Interest expense:         
Deposits 16,087   15,749  17,418  47,059   51,587
Borrowings and subordinated debentures 1,930   2,240  2,575  6,457   7,850
Total interest expense 18,017   17,989  19,993  53,516   59,437
Net interest income 23,436   22,791  23,116  69,429   64,051
Provision for credit losses 1,130   2,968  2,850  11,591   11,865
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 22,306   19,823  20,266  57,838   52,186
Non-interest income:         
Mortgage banking income(1) 4,937   6,229  5,802  15,281   15,314
Wealth management income 1,877   1,706  1,610  5,312   4,637
SBA loan income (312)  615  1,431  453   4,167
Earnings on investment in life insurance 292   245  246  809   708
Net gain (loss) on sale of MSRs —   —  —  (159)  415
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment (955)  65  213  (929)  573
Other 866   1,023  651  2,858   2,751
Total non-interest income 6,705   9,883  9,953  23,625   28,565
Non-interest expense:         
Salaries and employee benefits 13,619   13,193  13,613  39,198   38,177
Occupancy and equipment 1,221   1,172  991  3,576   3,366
Professional fees 1,272   1,164  1,092  3,410   3,019
Data processing and software 2,216   2,018  1,865  6,207   5,050
Advertising and promotion 934   1,317  877  2,943   2,933
Pennsylvania bank shares tax 233   246  254  737   792
Other 3,531   3,117  2,854  9,340   8,309
Total non-interest expense 23,026   22,227  21,546  65,411   61,646
Income before income taxes 5,985   7,479  8,673  16,052   19,105
Income tax expense 778   1,672  2,014  3,032   4,455
Net income$5,207  $5,807 $6,659 $13,020  $14,650
          
Basic earnings per common share$0.44  $0.49 $0.59 $1.10  $1.30
Diluted earnings per common share$0.43  $0.48 $0.58 $1.07  $1.28
          
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 11,900   11,859  11,325  11,857   11,252
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 12,222   12,174  11,540  12,183   11,458
(1) Includes FV change on mortgages HFS and related hedging derivatives


          
MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
          
 September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
 September 30,
2025
Assets:         
Cash and due from banks$11,868  $11,209  $12,458  $10,358  $12,605 
Interest-bearing deposits at other banks 16,709   24,998   15,811   25,420   27,384 
Cash and cash equivalents 28,577   36,207   28,269   35,778   39,989 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value 203,602   200,552   196,012   193,457   194,268 
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost 32,395   32,445   32,494   32,544   32,593 
Equity investments 2,061   2,146   2,137   2,166   2,150 
Commercial loans held for sale 1,791   —   —   —   — 
Mortgage loans held for sale 42,076   54,898   38,960   33,762   28,016 
Loans and other finance receivables, net of fees and costs 2,163,832   2,177,978   2,181,575   2,170,600   2,162,845 
Allowance for credit losses (20,690)  (21,463)  (21,252)  (21,573)  (21,794)
Loans and other finance receivables, net of the allowance for credit losses 2,143,142   2,156,515   2,160,323   2,149,027   2,141,051 
Restricted investment in bank stock 7,129   7,484   7,699   7,811   8,350 
Bank premises and equipment, net 12,261   12,437   12,298   12,402   12,413 
Bank owned life insurance 31,497   31,205   30,959   30,687   30,421 
Accrued interest receivable 11,836   10,680   11,015   10,724   10,944 
OREO and other repossessed assets 4,853   6,081   6,009   5,997   3,714 
Deferred income taxes 6,103   4,535   4,548   4,215   4,989 
Servicing assets 3,307   3,642   3,694   3,932   3,845 
Goodwill 899   899   899   899   899 
Intangible assets 2,410   2,461   2,512   2,563   2,614 
Other assets 37,606   30,989   38,753   36,031   24,874 
Total assets$2,571,545  $2,593,176  $2,576,581  $2,561,995  $2,541,130 
          
Liabilities:         
Deposits:         
Non-interest bearing$253,433  $246,357  $243,458  $245,377  $239,614 
Interest bearing:         
Interest checking 160,206   151,235   157,151   157,360   151,973 
Money market and savings deposits 937,082   1,033,043   1,013,533   1,023,290   996,126 
Time deposits 816,161   763,803   755,818   732,101   743,403 
Total interest-bearing deposits 1,913,449   1,948,081   1,926,502   1,912,751   1,891,502 
Total deposits 2,166,882   2,194,438   2,169,960   2,158,128   2,131,116 
Borrowings 115,219   108,032   120,838   117,338   137,265 
Subordinated debentures 49,736   49,705   49,675   49,853   49,822 
Accrued interest payable 4,666   5,587   6,620   6,531   7,095 
Other liabilities 31,414   30,604   29,263   30,429   27,803 
Total liabilities 2,367,917   2,388,366   2,376,356   2,362,279   2,353,101 
          
Stockholders’ equity:         
Common stock 13,940   13,927   13,882   13,830   13,521 
Surplus 91,397   91,137   90,885   90,352   85,122 
Treasury stock (26,079)  (26,079)  (26,079)  (26,079)  (26,079)
Unearned common stock held by ESOP (1,232)  (1,232)  (1,232)  (1,232)  (1,006)
Retained earnings 136,149   132,614   128,472   128,124   122,376 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (10,547)  (5,557)  (5,703)  (5,279)  (5,905)
Total stockholders’ equity 203,628   204,810   200,225   199,716   188,029 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$2,571,545  $2,593,176  $2,576,581  $2,561,995  $2,541,130 


  
MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND SEGMENT INFORMATION (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
  
 Three Months Ended
 September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
 September 30,
2025
Interest income$41,453 $40,780 $40,712 $42,826 $43,109
Interest expense 18,017  17,989  17,510  19,199  19,993
Net interest income 23,436  22,791  23,202  23,627  23,116
Provision for credit losses 1,130  2,968  7,493  3,287  2,850
Non-interest income 6,705  9,883  7,037  10,615  9,953
Non-interest expense 23,026  22,227  20,158  21,658  21,546
Income before income tax expense 5,985  7,479  2,588  9,297  8,673
Income tax expense 778  1,672  582  2,111  2,014
Net Income$5,207 $5,807 $2,006 $7,186 $6,659
          
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 11,900  11,859  11,811  11,543  11,325
Basic earnings per common share$0.44 $0.49 $0.17 $0.62 $0.59
          
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 12,222  12,174  12,153  11,771  11,540
Diluted earnings per common share$0.43 $0.48 $0.17 $0.61 $0.58
               


 Segment Information
 ThreeMonths EndedSeptember 30, 2026 ThreeMonths EndedSeptember 30, 2025
(dollars in thousands)Bank Wealth Mortgage Total Bank Wealth Mortgage Total
Net interest income$23,239  $59  $138  $23,436  $22,972  $43  $101  $23,116 
Provision for credit losses 1,130   —   —   1,130   2,850   —   —   2,850 
Net interest income after provision 22,109   59   138   22,306   20,122   43   101   20,266 
Non-interest income 855   1,877   3,973   6,705   2,363   1,610   5,980   9,953 
Non-interest expense 16,029   1,247   5,750   23,026   14,831   1,141   5,574   21,546 
Income before income taxes$6,935  $689  $(1,639) $5,985  $7,654  $512  $507  $8,673 
Efficiency ratio 67%  64%  140%  76%  59%  69%  92%  65%
                
 NineMonths EndedSeptember 30, 2026 NineMonths EndedSeptember 30, 2025
(dollars in thousands)Bank Wealth Mortgage Total Bank Wealth Mortgage Total
Net interest income$68,910  $177  $342  $69,429  $63,701  $116  $234  $64,051 
Provision for credit losses 11,591   —   —   11,591   11,865   —   —   11,865 
Net interest income after provision 57,319   177   342   57,838   51,836   116   234   52,186 
Non-interest income 4,098   5,313   14,214   23,625   7,304   4,638   16,623   28,565 
Non-interest expense 45,042   3,415   16,954   65,411   42,639   2,908   16,099   61,646 
Income before income taxes$16,375  $2,075  $(2,398) $16,052  $16,501  $1,846  $758  $19,105 
Efficiency ratio 62%  62%  116%  70%  60%  61%  96%  67%
                

MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
APPENDIX: NON-GAAP MEASURES (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

Meridian believes that non-GAAP measures are meaningful because they reflect adjustments commonly made by management, investors, regulators and analysts. The non-GAAP disclosure have limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed as a substitute for performance and financial condition measures determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Meridian’s results as reported under GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.

 Pre-Provision Net Revenue Reconciliation
 Three Months Ended NineMonths Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data, Unaudited)September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 September 30,
2025
 September 30,
2026
 September 30,
2025
Income before income tax expense$5,985 $7,479 $8,673 $16,053 $19,105
Provision for credit losses 1,130  2,968  2,850  11,591  11,865
Pre-provision net revenue$7,115 $10,447 $11,523 $27,644 $30,970


 Pre-Provision Net Revenue Reconciliation
 Three Months Ended NineMonths Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data, Unaudited)September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 September 30,
2025
 September 30,
2026
 September 30,
2025
Bank$8,065  $9,387 $10,504 $27,966  $28,366
Wealth 689   574  512  2,075   1,846
Mortgage (1,639)  486  507  (2,398)  758
Pre-provision net revenue$7,115  $10,447 $11,523 $27,643  $30,970


 Allowance For Credit Losses (ACL) to Loans and Other Finance Receivables, Excluding Loans at Fair Value
 September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
 September 30,
2025
Allowance for credit losses (GAAP)$20,690  $21,463  $21,252  $21,573  $21,794 
          
Loans and other finance receivables (GAAP) 2,163,832   2,177,978   2,181,575   2,170,600   2,162,845 
Less: Loans at fair value (13,330)  (13,619)  (14,090)  (14,396)  (14,454)
Loans and other finance receivables, excluding loans at fair value (non-GAAP)$2,150,502  $2,164,359  $2,167,485  $2,156,204  $2,148,391 
          
ACL to loans and other finance receivables (GAAP) 0.96%  0.99%  0.97%  0.99%  1.01%
ACL to loans and other finance receivables, excluding loans at fair value (non-GAAP) 0.96%  0.99%  0.98%  1.00%  1.01%


 Non-performing Loans, Excluding the Guaranteed Portion of SBA Loans
 September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
 September 30,
2025
Non-performing loans (GAAP)$78,314  $82,073  $58,659  $55,060  $55,357 
Less: Guaranteed portion of SBA loans classified as non-performing (13,573)  (12,906)  (12,906)  (13,177)  (11,811)
Non-performing loans, excluding guaranteed portion of SBA loans (non-GAAP)$64,741   69,167   45,753  $41,883   43,546 
          
Total loans and leases (1)$2,205,908   2,232,876   2,220,535  $2,204,362   2,190,861 
          
Non-performing loans to total loans and leases (GAAP) 3.55%  3.68%  2.64%  2.50%  2.53%
Non-performing loans (excluding guaranteed portion of SBA loans) to total loans and leases (non-GAAP) 2.93%  3.10%  2.06%  1.90%  1.99%


 Tangible Common Equity Ratio Reconciliation - Corporation
 September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
 September 30,
2025
Total stockholders' equity (GAAP)$203,628  $204,810  $200,225  $199,716  $188,029 
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets (3,309)  (3,360)  (3,411)  (3,462)  (3,513)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) 200,319   201,450   196,814   196,254   184,516 
          
Total assets (GAAP) 2,571,545   2,593,176   2,576,581   2,561,995   2,541,130 
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets (3,309)  (3,360)  (3,411)  (3,462)  (3,513)
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$2,568,236  $2,589,816  $2,573,170  $2,558,533  $2,537,617 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio - Corporation (non-GAAP) 7.80%  7.78%  7.65%  7.67%  7.27%


 Tangible Common Equity Ratio Reconciliation - Bank
 September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
 September 30,
2025
Total stockholders' equity (GAAP)$250,415  $249,468  $244,621  $244,064  $236,038 
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets (3,309)  (3,360)  (3,411)  (3,462)  (3,513)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) 247,106   246,108   241,210   240,602   232,525 
          
Total assets (GAAP) 2,567,645   2,591,551   2,575,135   2,560,485   2,541,395 
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets (3,309)  (3,360)  (3,411)  (3,462)  (3,513)
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$2,564,336  $2,588,191  $2,571,724  $2,557,023  $2,537,882 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio - Bank (non-GAAP) 9.64%  9.51%  9.38%  9.41%  9.16%
          
 Tangible Book Value Reconciliation
 September 30,
2026
 June 30,
2026
 March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
 September 30,
2025
Book value per common share$17.06  $17.18  $16.86  $16.89  $16.33 
Less: Impact of goodwill /intangible assets 0.28   0.29   0.29   0.30   0.31 
Tangible book value per common share$16.78  $16.89  $16.57  $16.59  $16.02 



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