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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001558370-23-003990

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-K

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**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20221231

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000810958
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 232451943
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-16084
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23738143

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 90-92 MAIN ST
- **CITY:** WELLSBORO
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 16901
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 877-838-2517

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- **STREET 1:** 90-92 MAIN ST
- **CITY:** WELLSBORO
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 16901

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-K**

**(Mark One)**

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022

**OR**

**☐ 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: 0-16084

**CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION**

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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| PENNSYLVANIA | 23-2451943 |
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90-92 MAIN STREET, WELLSBORO, PA 16901

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

570-724-3411

(Registrant's telephone number including area code)

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

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| **Title of Each Class** | **Trading Symbol** | **Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered** |
| Common Stock Par Value $1.00 | CZNC | NASDAQ Capital Market |

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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ◻ No ⌧

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ◻ No ⌧

Indicate by check mark 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 (Section 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 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 has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ◻

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to § 240.10D-1(b). ◻

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

The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates at June 30, 2022, the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $358,448,836.

The number of shares of common stock outstanding at March 10, 2023 was 15,562,881.

**DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE**

Portions of the registrant's proxy statement for the annual meeting of its shareholders to be held April 20, 2023 are incorporated by reference into Parts III and IV of this report.

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| [Part I:](#PARTI_710643) |  |
| [Item 1. Business](#ITEM1BUSINESS_906272) | 3-5 |
| [Item 1A. Risk Factors](#ITEM1ARISKFACTORS_768803) | 5-8 |
| [Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments](#ITEM1BUNRESOLVEDSTAFFCOMMENTS_968364) | 8 |
| [Item 2. Properties](#ITEM2PROPERTIES_98441) | 9 |
| [Item 3. Legal Proceedings](#ITEM3LEGALPROCEEDINGS_714284) | 9 |
| [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure](#ITEM4MINESAFETYDISCLOSURE_496958) | 9 |
| [Part II.](#PARTII_612164) |  |
| [Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](#ITEM5MARKETFORREGISTRANTSCOMMONEQUITYREL) | 9-12 |
| [Item 6. Reserved](#ITEM6SELECTEDFINANCIALDATA_572776) | 12 |
| [Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#ITEM7MANAGEMENTSDISCUSSIONANDANALYSISOFF) | 12-38 |
| [Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](#ITEM7A) | 39-41 |
| [Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](#Item8) | 42-97 |
| [Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](#ITEM9CHANGESINANDDISAGREEMENTSWITHACCOUN) | 98 |
| [Item 9A. Controls and Procedures](#ITEM9ACONTROLSANDPROCEDURES_179914) | 98 |
| [Item 9B. Other Information](#ITEM9BOTHERINFORMATION_48279) | 99 |
| [Part III:](#PARTIII_761528) |  |
| [Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](#ITEM10DIRECTORSEXECUTIVEOFFICERSANDCORPO) | 99 |
| [Item 11. Executive Compensation](#ITEM11EXECUTIVECOMPENSATION_819710) | 99 |
| [Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](#ITEM12SECURITYOWNERSHIPOFCERTAINBENEFICI) | 99 |
| [Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](#ITEM13CERTAINRELATIONSHIPSANDRELATEDTRAN) | 99 |
| [Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services](#ITEM14PRINCIPALACCOUNTANTFEESANDSERVICES) | 99 |
| [Part IV:](#PARTIV_570029) |  |
| [Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](#ITEM15EXHIBITSANDFINANCIALSTATEMENTSCHED) | 100-104 |
| [Signatures](#SIGNATURES_23869) | 105 |

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#### PART I

#### ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Citizens & Northern Corporation ("Corporation") is a holding company whose principal activity is community banking. The Corporation's principal office is located in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. The largest subsidiary is Citizens & Northern Bank ("C&N Bank" or the "Bank"). The Corporation's other wholly-owned subsidiaries are Citizens & Northern Investment Corporation and Bucktail Life Insurance Company ("Bucktail"). Citizens & Northern Investment Corporation was formed in 1999 to engage in investment activities. Bucktail reinsures credit and mortgage life and accident and health insurance on behalf of C&N Bank.

Over the past few years, the Corporation has been employing a growth strategy. Prior to 2019, substantially all of the Corporation's operations were conducted in its legacy markets in the Northern tier/Northcentral region of Pennsylvania and Southern tier of New York. Subsequently, the Corporation has expanded into Southeastern Pennsylvania by acquisitions and Southcentral Pennsylvania by opening new branches. The Corporation acquired Covenant Financial, Inc. ("Covenant"), effective July 1, 2020. Covenant was the parent company of Covenant Bank, a commercial bank which operated a community bank office in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and another in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Covenant acquisition followed the 2019 acquisition of Monument Bancorp, Inc. ("Monument"), a commercial bank with offices in Bucks County. In Southcentral Pennsylvania, in 2021, the Corporation converted the lending office in York, Pennsylvania to a full-service branch and established a new branch in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mainly as a result of the acquisitions and subsequent growth in the newer markets, the Corporation's consolidated total assets at December 31, 2022 of $2.5 billion were up 90% from the corresponding total at December 31, 2018. Similarly, gross loans of $1.7 billion at December 31, 2022 were up 110% from December 31, 2018 and total deposits of $2.0 billion were up 93% from December 31, 2018.

C&N Bank is a Pennsylvania banking institution that was formed by the consolidation of Northern National Bank of Wellsboro and Citizens National Bank of Towanda in 1971. C&N Bank has held its current name since May 6, 1975, at which time C&N Bank changed its charter from a national bank to a Pennsylvania bank. The Bank has expanded its presence over the past several decades through a series of mergers as well as by opening new branch and lending offices and providing access to banking services via the internet and through ATMs. At December 31, 2022, the Bank had 29 branch offices, including 22 in the Northern tier/Northcentral region of Pennsylvania, 1 in the Southern tier of New York State, 4 in Southeastern Pennsylvania (3 in Bucks County and 1 in Chester County) and 2 in Southcentral Pennsylvania (York and Lancaster). In addition to its branch locations, the Bank has a lending office in Elmira, New York.

C&N Bank provides an extensive range of banking services, including deposit and loan products for personal and commercial customers. The Bank also provides wealth management services through its trust department and C&N Financial Services, LLC ("CNFS"). The trust department offers a wide range of financial services, such as 401(k) plans, retirement planning, estate planning, estate settlements and asset management. CNFS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, is a licensed insurance agency that provides insurance products to individuals and businesses and through its broker-dealer division, offers mutual funds, annuities, educational savings accounts and other investment products through registered agents. CNFS's operations are not significant in relation to the total operations of the Corporation.

Northern Tier Holding LLC, acquires, holds and disposes of real property acquired by the Bank. C&N Bank is the sole member of Northern Tier Holding LLC.

All phases of the Bank's business are competitive. The Bank competes with online financial institutions, local commercial banks headquartered in our market areas and other commercial banks with branches in our market area. Many of the online financial institutions and some of the banks that have branches in our market areas are larger in overall size. With respect to lending activities and attracting deposits, the Bank also competes with savings banks, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, regulated small loan companies and credit unions. Also, the Bank competes with mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and other investment vehicles for deposits. C&N Bank competes with insurance companies, investment counseling firms, mutual funds and other business firms and individuals for trust, investment management, brokerage and insurance services. The Bank is generally competitive with all financial institutions in our service areas with respect to interest rates paid on time and savings deposits, service charges on deposit accounts and interest rates charged on loans. The Bank serves a diverse customer base and is not economically dependent on any small group of customers or on any individual industry.

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At December 31, 2022, C&N Bank had total assets of $2,439,371,000, total deposits of $2,016,666,000 and net loans outstanding of $1,723,425,000.

Most activities of the Corporation and its subsidiaries are regulated by federal or state agencies. The primary regulatory relationships are described as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The Corporation is a bank holding company formed under the provisions of Section 3 of the Federal Reserve Act. The Corporation is under the direct supervision of the Federal Reserve and must comply with the reporting requirements of the Federal Bank Holding Company Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● C&N Bank is a state-chartered, nonmember bank, supervised by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The Pennsylvania Department of Insurance regulates CNFS's insurance activities. Brokerage products are offered through third party networking agreements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Bucktail is incorporated in the state of Arizona and supervised by the Arizona Department of Insurance.

A copy of the Corporation's annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current events reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports, will be furnished without charge upon written request to the Corporation's Treasurer at P.O. Box 58, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Copies of these reports will be furnished as soon as reasonably possible after they are filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information is also available through the Corporation's web site at www.cnbankpa.com

**Human Capital**

The Corporation's Board of Directors and executive leadership team have established the following mission, vision and values:

**Mission**: Creating value through lifelong relationships with our customers, teammates, shareholders and communities.

**Vision**: Every customer says "C&N is the ONLY bank I need."

**Values**: Teamwork, Respect, Responsibility and Accountability, Excellence, Integrity, Client Focus, Have Fun.

We recognize that our ability to create value on a consistent basis is highly dependent upon the effectiveness of our team.

The Corporation's key human capital management objectives are to attract and retain diverse raw and seasoned talent that fits our values and culture. Our talent strategy focuses on acquiring new employees through branding and outreach programs, developing employees though a robust onboarding program, ongoing training, and performance management, and retaining employees through recognition, engagement, and an attractive total rewards package.

***Diversity and Inclusion***

At C&N Bank, we are committed to creating value through relationships. At the heart of this mission is a promise of excellence in service to all people, as demonstrated by our commitment to equity of opportunity, inclusion and our fostering of a spirit of belonging. We live our values of respect, integrity and excellence by creating access and providing support to help our diverse constituents of customers, teammates, shareholders and communities in achieving their financial goals. We embrace inclusion of all of our stakeholders as an important component of our vision to be the ONLY bank our customers need.

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***Compensation and Benefits***

The Corporation offers competitive compensation to attract and retain talent. Our generous total rewards package includes market-competitive salary, bonuses or sales commissions, short-term and long-term equity incentives, healthcare and retirement benefits, and paid time off. Employees have regular performance reviews and salary raises commensurate with performance. Employees have access to a holistic suite of items within our employee assistance program that caters to physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing for the employee and their family.

***Training and Development***

The Corporation provides a robust training and development program that supports our culture, prepares employees for their immediate role, develops them for long term success at the Bank and supports personal enrichment. We offer functional training, culture building exercises, personal development, C&N Bank history, C&N Bank integration and ongoing technical training throughout each year. Employees also have access to additional educational and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and certification programs.

***Communication and Engagement***

At C&N, we believe in the importance of employee communication and engagement. We utilize several methods to foster engagement, including activities such as Employee Recognition programs, Service Anniversary Awards, Bank wide monthly calls, semi-annual Bank wide events, annual employee surveys, focus groups, daily huddles, and the Giving Back, Giving Together community service program. We believe keeping our team well informed, connected, and appreciated adds to the success of our organization.

#### ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The Corporation is subject to the many risks and uncertainties applicable to all banking companies, as well as risks specific to the Corporation's geographic locations. Although the Corporation seeks to effectively manage risks, and maintains a level of equity that exceeds the banking regulatory agencies' thresholds for being considered "well capitalized" (see Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements), management cannot predict the future and cannot eliminate the possibility of credit, operational or other losses. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from management's expectations. Some of the Corporation's significant risks and uncertainties are discussed below.

**Risk Related to Acquisition Activity –** As described in Item 1, the Corporation has completed acquisitions of banking companies in 2020 and 2019 (Covenant and Monument) and expanded its geographic footprint to Southeastern and Southcentral Pennsylvania. Further, management intends to continue to pursue additional acquisition opportunities. Potential acquisitions may disrupt the Corporation's business and dilute shareholder value. We regularly evaluate merger and acquisition opportunities and conduct due diligence activities related to possible transactions with other financial institutions and financial service companies. Acquiring other banks, businesses, or branches involves various risks commonly associated with acquisitions, including: potential exposure to unknown or contingent liabilities of the target company, exposure to potential asset quality issues of the target company, difficulty and expense of integrating the operations and personnel of the target company, potential disruption to the Corporation's business, potential diversion of management's time and attention, the possible loss of key employees and customers of the target company, difficulty in estimating the value of the target company and potential changes in banking or tax laws or regulations that may affect the target company. Acquisitions may involve the payment of a premium over book and market values, and, therefore, some dilution of the Corporation's tangible book value and net income per share of common stock may occur in connection with any future transaction. Furthermore, failure to realize the expected revenue projections, cost savings, increases in geographic or product presence, and/or other projected benefits from recent or future acquisitions could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition or results of operations.

**Credit Risk from Lending Activities -** A significant source of risk is the possibility that losses will be sustained because borrowers, guarantors and related parties may fail to perform in accordance with the terms of their loan agreements. Most of the Corporation's loans are secured, but some loans are unsecured. With respect to secured loans, the collateral securing the repayment of these loans may be insufficient to cover the obligations owed under such loans. Collateral values may be adversely affected by changes in economic, environmental and other conditions, including declines in the value of real estate, changes in interest rates, changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government, wide-spread disease, terrorist activity, environmental contamination and other external events.

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In addition, collateral appraisals that are out of date or that do not meet industry recognized standards may create the impression that a loan is adequately collateralized when it is not. The Corporation has adopted underwriting and credit monitoring procedures and policies, including regular reviews of appraisals and borrower financial statements, that management believes are appropriate to mitigate the risk of loss. Also, as discussed further in the "Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis, the Corporation attempts to estimate the amount of losses that may be inherent in the portfolio through a quarterly evaluation process that includes several members of management and that addresses specifically identified problem loans, as well as other quantitative data and qualitative factors. Such risk management and accounting policies and procedures, however, may not prevent unexpected losses that could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

**Interest Rate Risk -** Business risk arising from changes in interest rates is an inherent factor in operating a banking organization. The Corporation's assets are predominantly long-term, fixed-rate loans and debt securities. Funding for these assets comes principally from deposits with no stated maturities, term deposits and borrowed funds. Accordingly, there is an inherent risk of lower future earnings or decline in fair value of the Corporation's financial instruments when interest rates change.

Moreover, the Federal Reserve lowered the Federal Funds rate in 2020 and maintained a rate of 0% to 0.25% throughout 2021 while injecting massive amounts of liquidity into the nation's monetary system. In 2022, the Federal Reserve changed course, raising the Federal Funds rate several times to a range of 4.25% to 4.50% at December 31, 2022 and then to 4.50% to 4.75% on February 1, 2023. The Federal Reserve's rate increases, along with an accompanying tightening of the money supply, have been conducted in an effort to contain inflation.

Significant fluctuations in interest rates, including fluctuations in interest rates triggered by the Federal Reserve's actions, could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

**Limited Geographic Diversification -** The Corporation grants commercial, residential and personal loans to customers primarily in the Corporation's legacy markets of the Northern tier/Northcentral regions of Pennsylvania and Southern tier of New York and in Southeastern and Southcentral Pennsylvania. Although the Corporation has a diversified loan portfolio, a significant portion of its debtors' ability to honor their contracts is dependent on the local economic conditions within these regions. Deterioration in economic conditions could adversely affect the quality of the Corporation's loan portfolio and the demand for its products and services, and accordingly, could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

**Competition -** All phases of the Corporation's business are competitive. Some competitors are much larger in total assets and capitalization than the Corporation, have greater access to capital markets and can offer a broader array of financial services. There can be no assurance that the Corporation will be able to compete effectively in its markets. Furthermore, developments increasing the nature or level of competition could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

**Inability to Attract and Develop Qualified Personnel** – The Corporation believes that our future success will depend in large part on our ability to attract, develop and retain highly qualified management, lending, financial, technological, marketing, sales, and support personnel. Competition for qualified personnel is intense and we cannot ensure success in attracting or retaining qualified personnel. There may be only a limited number of persons with the requisite skills to serve in these positions, and it may be increasingly difficult for us to hire personnel over time. Our ability to retain key officers and employees may be further impacted by legislation and regulation affecting the financial services industry. For example, legislation and bank regulatory action that places restrictions on executive compensation at, and the pay practices of, financial institutions may further impact our ability to compete for talent with other industries that are not subject to the same limitations as financial institutions. Any inability to attract, develop and retain significant numbers of qualified management and other personnel would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

**Cyber Security Risks and Technology Dependence –** In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation collects and stores sensitive data, including proprietary business information and personally identifiable information of our customers and employees in systems and on networks. In some cases, this confidential or proprietary information is collected, compiled, processed, transmitted or stored by third parties on our behalf. The secure processing, maintenance and use of this information is critical to operations and our business strategy.

The Corporation has invested in accepted technologies, and continually reviews processes and practices that are designed to protect our networks, computers and data from damage or unauthorized access, and maintains an information security risk insurance policy. On an

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on-going basis the Corporation assesses its cyber security procedures and controls and performs network penetration tests on at least an annual basis. All employees receive monthly information security awareness training.

Despite these security measures, the Corporation's computer systems and infrastructure or those of third parties used by us to compile, process or store such information may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers or breached due to employee error, malfeasance, or other disruptions. A breach of any kind could compromise systems and the information stored there could be accessed, damaged or disclosed. A breach in security could result in legal claims, regulatory penalties, disruption in operations, and damage to the Corporation's reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

**Government Regulation and Monetary Policy -** The Corporation and the banking industry are subject to extensive regulation and supervision under federal and state laws and regulations. The requirements and limitations imposed by such laws and regulations limit the way the Corporation conducts its business, undertakes new investments and activities and obtains financing. These regulations are designed primarily for the protection of the deposit insurance funds and consumers and not to benefit the Corporation's shareholders. Financial institution regulation has been the subject of significant legislation in recent years and may be the subject of further significant legislation in the future, none of which is in the control of the Corporation. Significant new laws or changes in, or repeals of, existing laws could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Further, federal monetary policy, particularly as implemented through the Federal Reserve System, significantly affects short-term interest rates and credit conditions, and any unfavorable change in these conditions could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

**Bank Secrecy Act and Related Laws and Regulations -** These laws and regulations have significant implications for all financial institutions. In recent years, they have increased due diligence requirements and reporting obligations for financial institutions, created new crimes and penalties, and required the federal banking agencies, in reviewing merger and other acquisition transactions, to consider the effectiveness of the parties to such transactions in combating money laundering activities. Even innocent noncompliance and inconsequential failure to follow the regulations could result in significant fines or other penalties, which could have a material adverse impact on the Corporation's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

**The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh -** Through its subsidiary (C&N Bank), the Corporation is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB-Pittsburgh), which is one of 11 regional Federal Home Loan Banks. The Corporation has a line of credit with the FHLB-Pittsburgh that is secured by a blanket lien on its loan portfolio. Access to this line of credit is critical if a funding need arises. However, there can be no assurance that the FHLB-Pittsburgh will be able to provide funding when needed, nor can there be assurance that the FHLB-Pittsburgh will provide funds specifically to the Corporation should its financial condition deteriorate and/or regulators prevent that access. The inability to access this source of funds could have a materially adverse effect on the Corporation's financial flexibility if alternate financing is not available at acceptable interest rates. The failure of the FHLB-Pittsburgh or the FHLB system in general, may materially impair the Corporation's ability to meet short- and long-term liquidity needs or to meet growth plans.

The Corporation owns common stock of the FHLB-Pittsburgh to qualify for membership in the FHLB system and access services from the FHLB-Pittsburgh. The FHLB-Pittsburgh faces a variety of risks in its operations including interest rate risk, counterparty credit risk, and adverse changes in its regulatory framework. In addition, the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks are jointly liable for the consolidated obligations of the FHLB system. To the extent that one FHLB cannot meet its obligations, other FHLBs can be called upon to make required payments. Such risks affecting the FHLB-Pittsburgh could adversely impact the value of the Corporation's investment in the common stock of the FHLB-Pittsburgh and/or affect its access to credit.

**Soundness of Other Financial Institutions -** In addition to the FHLB-Pittsburgh, the Corporation maintains other credit facilities that provide it with additional liquidity. These facilities include secured and unsecured borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank and third-party commercial banks. The Corporation believes that it maintains a strong liquidity position and that it is well positioned to withstand foreseeable market conditions. However, legal agreements with counterparties typically include provisions allowing them to restrict or terminate the Corporation's access to these credit facilities with or without advance notice and at their sole discretion.

Financial institutions are interconnected because of trading, clearing, counterparty, and other relationships. Financial market conditions have been negatively impacted in the past and such disruptions or adverse changes in the Corporation's results of operations or financial condition could, in the future, have a negative impact on available sources of liquidity. Such a situation may arise due to circumstances that are outside the Corporation's control, such as general market disruptions or operational problems affecting the Corporation or third parties. The Corporation's efforts to monitor and manage liquidity risk may not be successful or sufficient to deal with dramatic or

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unanticipated reductions in available liquidity. In such events, the Corporation's cost of funds may increase, thereby reducing net interest income, or the Corporation may need to sell a portion of its securities and/or loan portfolio, which, depending upon market conditions, could necessitate realizing a loss.

**Securities Markets –** The fair value of the Corporation's available-for-sale debt securities, as well as the revenues the Corporation earns from its wealth management services, are sensitive to price fluctuations and market events.

Declines in the values of the Corporation's securities holdings, combined with adverse changes in the expected cash flows from these investments, would negatively impact their value for liquidity management purposes and could result in other-than-temporary impairment charges. At December 31, 2022, the fair value of the Corporation's available-for-sale debt securities portfolio was $63.8 million, or 11.3%, less than the amortized cost basis. The unrealized decrease in fair value was consistent with the significant increases in market interest rates that occurred in 2022, and there were no credit-related declines in fair value and no other-than-temporary losses recorded at December 31, 2022. Further increases in interest rates would cause the fair value of the available-for-sale debt securities portfolio to decrease further. For additional information regarding debt securities, see the "Securities" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis and Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.

The Corporation's trust revenue is determined, in part, from the value of the underlying investment portfolios. Accordingly, if the values of those investment portfolios decrease, whether due to factors influencing U.S. or international securities markets, in general, or otherwise, the Corporation's revenue could be negatively impacted. In addition, the Corporation's ability to sell its brokerage services is dependent, in part, upon consumers' level of confidence in securities markets.

**Mortgage Banking** – Since 2009, the Corporation has originated and sold residential mortgage loans to the secondary market through the MPF Xtra program. Since 2014, the Corporation has also originated and sold residential mortgage loans to the secondary market through the MPF Original program. Both of these programs are administered by the Federal Home Loan Banks of Pittsburgh and Chicago. At December 31, 2022, the total outstanding balance of residential mortgages sold and serviced through the two programs amounted to $325,677,000. The Corporation must strictly adhere to the MPF Xtra and MPF Original program guidelines for origination, underwriting and servicing loans, and failure to do so may result in the Corporation being forced to repurchase loans or being dropped from the program. As of December 31, 2022, the total outstanding balance of residential mortgage loans the Corporation has repurchased as a result of identified instances of noncompliance amounted to $1,515,000. If the volume of such forced repurchases of loans were to increase significantly, or if the Corporation were to be dropped from the programs, it could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

**Coronavirus Outbreak** – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in the international and U.S. economies as well as the Corporation's local economy.

Given the ongoing and dynamic nature of the circumstances, it is difficult to predict the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, and there is no guarantee that the Corporation's efforts to address any adverse impacts of the coronavirus will be effective. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of new variants of the coronavirus and actions taken to contain the coronavirus or its impact.

The effect of COVID-19 and related events, including those described above and those not yet known or knowable, could have a negative effect on the Corporation's business prospects, financial condition and results of operations, as a result of quarantines; market volatility; market downturns; changes in consumer behavior; business closures; deterioration in the credit quality of borrowers or the inability of borrowers to satisfy their obligations (and any related forbearances or restructurings that may be implemented); changes in the value of collateral securing outstanding loans; changes in the value of the investment securities portfolio; effects on key employees, including operational management personnel and those charged with preparing, monitoring and evaluating the Corporation's financial reporting and internal controls; and declines in the demand for loans and other banking services and products.

#### ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.

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#### ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
A summary of the Corporation's operating properties is as follows:

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|  | **Number**<br>**of**<br>**Locations** | **Number of**<br>**Owned**<br>**Properties** | **Number of**<br>**Leased**<br>**Properties** |
| Branches | 29 | 23 | 6 |
| Branches closed in 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Limited Purpose Office-Lending | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Administrative/Multi-purpose | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ancillary Facilities | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 28 | 8 |

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#### ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Corporation and the Bank are involved in various legal proceedings incidental to their business. Management believes the aggregate liability, if any, resulting from such pending and threatened legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition or results of operations.

#### ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

#### PART II

#### ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

#### QUARTERLY SHARE DATA
Trades of the Corporation's stock are executed through various brokers who maintain a market in the Corporation's stock. The Corporation's stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market with the trading symbol CZNC. As of December 31, 2022, there were 2,086 shareholders of record of the Corporation's common stock.

The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices of the common stock and dividends declared per quarter during 2022 and 2021.

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|  | **2022** | **2022** | **2022** | **2021** | **2021** | **2021** |
|  | <br>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;High**  | <br>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Low**  | **Dividend** <br>**Declared** <br>**per**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Quarter**  | <br>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;High**  | <br>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Low**  | **Dividend** <br>**Declared** <br>**per**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Quarter**  |
| First quarter | $27.50 | $23.82 | $0.28 | $24.99 | $18.98 | $0.27 |
| Second quarter | 25.20 | 23.21 | 0.28 | 25.69 | 23.00 | 0.28 |
| Third quarter | 25.77 | 23.29 | 0.28 | 25.97 | 23.73 | 0.28 |
| Fourth quarter | 25.20 | 22.67 | 0.28 | 27.99 | 24.52 | 0.28 |

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Future dividend payments will depend upon maintenance of a strong financial condition, future earnings and capital and regulatory requirements. Also, the Corporation and C&N Bank are subject to restrictions on the amount of dividends that may be paid without approval of banking regulatory authorities. These restrictions are described in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements.

Effective February 18, 2021, the Corporation amended its treasury stock repurchase program. Under the amended program, the Corporation is authorized to repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares of the Corporation's common stock, or 6.25% of the Corporation's issued

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and outstanding shares at February 18, 2021. As of December 31, 2022, 674,700 shares have been repurchased for a total cost of $16,587,000, at an average price of $24.58 per share under the repurchase program. As permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements and subject to market conditions and other factors, purchases may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing prices, or through privately negotiated transactions.

Consistent with the previously approved program, the Board of Directors' February 18, 2021 approval provides that: (1) the treasury stock repurchase program, as amended to increase the repurchase authorization to 1,000,000 shares, shall be effective when publicly announced and shall continue thereafter until suspended or terminated by the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion; and (2) all shares of common stock repurchased pursuant to the program shall be held as treasury shares and be available for use and reissuance for purposes as and when determined by the Board of Directors including, without limitation, pursuant to the Corporation's Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan and its equity compensation program.

The following table sets forth a summary of purchases by the Corporation, in the open market, of its equity securities during the fourth quarter 2022:

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| <br>**Period** | <br>**Total Number**<br>**of Shares**<br>**Purchased** | <br>**Average**<br>**Price Paid**<br>**per Share** | **Total Number of**<br>**Shares**<br>**Purchased**<br>**as Part of**<br>**Publicly**<br>**Announced**<br>**Plans**<br>**or Programs** | **Maximum**<br>**Number of**<br>**Shares that May**<br>**Yet**<br>**be Purchased**<br>**Under**<br>**the Plans or**<br>**Programs** |
| October 1 - 31, 2022 | 0 | $N/A | 674700 | 325300 |
| November 1 - 30, 2022 | 0 | $N/A | 674700 | 325300 |
| December 1 - 31, 2022 | 0 | $N/A | 674700 | 325300 |

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#### PERFORMANCE GRAPH
Set forth below is a chart comparing the Corporation's cumulative return to stockholders against the cumulative return of the Russell 2000 Index and the Corporation's peer group indices (the NASDAQ Bank Index and a Legacy Peer Group Index of similar banking organizations selected by the Corporation) for the five-year period commencing December 31, 2017 and ended December 31, 2022. The NASDAQ Bank Index has been selected to replace the existing Peer Group Index of similar-size banking organizations selected by the Corporation in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Management believes the NASDAQ Bank Index is a more stable peer group that will not require changes in composition from year-to-year as the Corporation's size and complexity of operations changes.

The index values are market-weighted dividend-reinvestment numbers, which measure the total return for investing $100.00 five years ago. This meets Securities & Exchange Commission requirements for showing dividend reinvestment share performance over a five-year period and measures the return to an investor for placing $100.00 into a group of bank stocks and reinvesting any and all dividends into the purchase of more of the same stock for which dividends were paid.

![Graphic](cznc-20221231x10k001.jpg)

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| | **Period Ending** | **Period Ending** | **Period Ending** | **Period Ending** | **Period Ending** | **Period Ending** |
| <br>***Index*** | **12/31/17** | **12/31/18** | **12/31/19** | **12/31/20** | **12/31/21** | **12/31/22** |
| Citizens & Northern Corporation | 100.00 | 114.94 | 128.54 | 95.41 | 131.72 | 120.72 |
| Russell 2000 Index | 100.00 | 88.99 | 111.70 | 134.00 | 153.85 | 122.41 |
| Peer Group (NASDAQ Bank Index) | 100.00 | 83.83 | 104.26 | 96.44 | 137.82 | 115.38 |
| Legacy Peer Group | 100.00 | 91.23 | 108.46 | 87.78 | 118.96 | 118.90 |

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*Legacy Peer Group includes all publicly traded SEC filing Commercial Banks & Thrifts within NJ, NY, OH, PA, MD, and WV with assets between 0.5 times and 2.0 times CZNC as of 9/30/2022.*

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#### EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
The following table sets forth information concerning the Stock Incentive Plan and Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan, both of which have been approved by the Corporation's shareholders. The figures shown in the table below are as of December 31, 2022.

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>**Number of**<br>**Securities to be**<br>**Issued Upon**<br>**Exercise of**<br>**Outstanding**<br>**Options** | <br>**Weighted-**<br>**average**<br>**Exercise**<br>**Price of**<br>**Outstanding**<br>**Options** | **Number of**<br>**Securities**<br>**Remaining**<br>**for Future**<br>**Issuance Under**<br>**Equity Compen-**<br>**sation Plans** |
| **Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders** | 10564 | $20.45 | 139648 |
| **Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders** | 0  | N/A | 0  |

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More details related to the Corporation's equity compensation plans are provided in Notes 1 and 13 to the consolidated financial statements.

#### ITEM 6. RESERVED

#### ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Certain statements in this section and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are forward-looking statements. Citizens & Northern Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the Corporation) intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are not historical facts, are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, business objectives and expectations, and are generally identifiable by the use of words such as, "should", "likely", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "target", "forecast", and "goal". These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, may be beyond management's control and could cause results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors which could have a material, adverse impact on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation include, but are not limited to, the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal Reserve Board and the U.S. Government, particularly related to changes in interest rates

● changes in general economic conditions

● the Corporation's credit standards and its on-going credit assessment processes might not protect it from significant credit losses

● legislative or regulatory changes

● downturn in demand for loan, deposit and other financial services in the Corporation's market area

● increased competition from other banks and non-bank providers of financial services

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● technological changes and increased technology-related costs

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● information security breach or other technology difficulties or failures

● changes in accounting principles, or the application of generally accepted accounting principles

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● failure to achieve merger-related synergies and difficulties in integrating the business and operations of acquired institutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● the effect of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and related events

These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

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#### EARNINGS OVERVIEW
**2022 vs. 2021**

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $26,618,000, or $1.71 per diluted share as compared to 2021 net income of $30,554,000 or $1.92 per share. Significant variances were as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Net interest income of $83,128,000 in 2022 was up $5,189,000 over the 2021 total. The net interest margin increased to 3.77% in 2022 from 3.69% in 2021. The net interest spread increased 0.02%, as the average yield on earning assets increased 0.20% to 4.19% and the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities increased 0.18% to 0.62%. Interest income from available-for-sale debt securities, on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, increased $3,610,000 in 2022 as compared to 2021, as the average balance (at amortized cost) of available-for-sale debt securities increased $168.2 million. Total interest and fees on loans increased $4,289,000 in 2022 as compared to 2021. Interest and fees on loans included $1,852,000 in 2022 and $231,000 in 2021 from repayments received on purchased credit impaired loans in excess of previous carrying amounts. Total interest and fees from the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans were $958,000 in 2022, a decrease of $5,572,000 from the 2021 total of $6,530,000. Accretion and amortization of purchase accounting adjustments had a net positive impact on net interest income of $1,621,000 in 2022 as compared to a net positive impact of $2,659,000 in 2021. Average outstanding loans increased $31.3 million, despite a reduction in average PPP loans of $89.2 million. Average loans, excluding PPP loans, were up $120.6 million (8.0%) in 2022 as compared to 2021. Average total deposits increased $75.0 million (3.9%) in 2022 as compared to 2021.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The provision for loan losses of $7,255,000 for 2022 was higher than the 2021 provision by $3,594,000. In 2022, the provision includes the impact of partial charge-offs totaling $3,942,000 on a commercial real estate secured participation loan to a borrower in the health care industry. In total, the provision for 2022 includes $3,890,000 related to specific loans (net charge-offs of $4,177,000 and net decrease in specific allowances on loans of $287,000), an increase of $3,036,000 in the collectively determined portion of the allowance and a $329,000 increase in the unallocated portion. In comparison, the provision for loan losses in 2021 includes $1,324,000 related to specific loans (net charge-offs of $1,509,000 and a decrease in specific allowances on loans of $185,000), an increase of $2,251,000 in the collectively determined portion of the allowance and an $86,000 increase in the unallocated portion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Noninterest income decreased $1,449,000, or 5.6% in 2022 from 2021. Significant variances include the following:

Net gains from sales of loans of $757,000 decreased $2,671,000 reflecting a reduction in volume of residential mortgage loans sold.

Trust revenue of $6,994,000 decreased $240,000 reflecting the impact of market value depreciation of assets under management.

Brokerage and insurance revenue of $2,291,000 increased $431,000 due to commissions on higher transaction volumes for the year.

Service charges on deposit accounts of $5,019,000 increased $386,000 as the volume of consumer and business overdraft and other activity increased partially offset by the impact of refunds resulting from updated regulatory guidance on certain consumer overdraft fees.

Interchange revenue from debit card transactions of $4,148,000 increased $293,000, reflecting an increase in transaction volumes.

Loan servicing fees, net of $960,000 increased $266,000, reflecting growth in volume of residential mortgage loans sold with servicing retained. Further, the fair value of servicing rights increased $126,000 in 2022 as compared to a decrease of $68,000 in 2021 mainly due to changes in assumptions related to prepayments of mortgage loans.

Other noninterest income of $3,699,000 increased $119,000, including increases in income from interest rate swap fees on commercial loans of $268,000, credit card interchange income of $107,000 and dividend income from Federal Home Loan

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Bank stock of $83,000. Offsetting decreases include a $147,000 reduction in income from title agencies and an increase in unrealized fair value depreciation on a marketable equity security of $83,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Noninterest expense increased $5,483,000, or 8.8% in 2022 over 2021. Significant variances included the following:

Salaries and employee benefits of $41,833,000 increased $4,230,000, including an increase in base salaries expense of $3.8 million reflecting merit-based salary increases and an increase in number of personnel related to expansion of the Southcentral PA market with the opening of an office in Lancaster. Additional increases include an increase in health care expense of $658,000 due to higher claims on the Corporation's partially self-insured plan, $327,000 related to savings, retirement and pension plan contribution expenses, $249,000 related to payroll taxes and $131,000 due to a lower portion of payroll costs capitalized (added to the carrying value of loans) due to the higher volume of PPP loans originated in 2021. Decreases include a reduction in estimated cash and stock-based incentive compensation expense of $822,000 consistent with a comparison of the Corporation's earnings performance to that of defined peer groups and a reduction in severance expense of $232,000

Data processing and telecommunications of $6,806,000 increased $903,000, including the impact of increases in software licensing and maintenance costs as well as costs related to enhancements of data management capabilities.

Net occupancy and equipment expense of $5,533,000 increased $549,000, including accelerated depreciation expense of $329,000 related to the closure of two branches in November 2022.

Automated teller machine and interchange expense increased $168,000 reflecting increased volume of activity.

Professional fees of $1,601,000 decreased $238,000, mainly due to decreases in recruiting services and PPP loan processing-related professional fees.

Other noninterest expense totaled $8,221,000, a decrease of $134,000 from 2021. Within this category, significant variances included the following:

● There was a net reduction in other operational losses of $348,000 in 2022 as compared to expense of $199,000 in 2021. In 2022, there was a reduction in expense resulting from abatement of Trust Department tax compliance penalties for which expense was recorded in 2020 and a favorable outcome on appeal of a Trust Department state tax reporting matter for which expense was also recorded in 2020.

● There was a reduction in expense related to credit losses on off balance sheet exposures related to residential mortgage loans sold of $172,000 in 2022 as compared to a provision for credit losses of $135,000 in 2021.

● The allowance for SBA claim adjustments decreased, reflecting more favorable claim results than previously estimated, resulting in a reduction in expense of $367,000 in 2022 as compared to a reduction in expense of $236,000 in 2021.

● Travel and entertainment expenses totaled $457,000 in 2022, an increase of $236,000 over 2021, as the volume of travel and related costs for meetings with customers and internal meetings increased.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The income tax provision of $5,732,000, or 17.7% of pre-tax income for the year ended December 31, 2022, decreased $1,401,000 from $7,133,000, or 18.9% of pre-tax income for the year ended December 31, 2021. The lower provision in 2022 includes the impact of a reduction in pre-tax income. The lower effective tax rate in 2022 includes the impact of higher tax-exempt interest as a percentage of pre-tax income, a larger permanent difference (deduction) related to restricted stock compensation and the benefit of a $340,000 reduction in expense from the reversal of tax penalties being non-deductible.

**2021 vs. 2020**

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $30,554,000, or $1.92 per diluted share as compared to 2020 net income of $19,222,000 or $1.30 per share. Effective July 1, 2020, the Corporation acquired Covenant Financial, Inc. ("Covenant"). In 2020, the Corporation incurred pre-tax merger-related expenses related to the Covenant transaction of $7.7 million. In the fourth quarter 2020, the Corporation incurred a pre-tax loss of $1.6 million on prepayment of long-term borrowings (Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh advances) with outstanding balances totaling $48.0 million. The borrowings included several advances maturing in 2022 through 2024 with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.77% and a weighted-average duration of 2.3 years. Excluding the impact of merger-related expenses and loss on prepayment of borrowings, adjusted (non-U.S. GAAP) earnings for 2020 would be $26,648,000 or $1.80 per share.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of the Corporation's 2021 and 2020 earnings results under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) to comparative non-U.S. GAAP results excluding merger-related expenses and loss on prepayment of borrowings. Management believes disclosure of 2021 and 2020 earnings results, adjusted to exclude the impact of these items, provides useful information to investors for comparative purposes.

**RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND**

**DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE TO NON-U.S.**

**GAAP MEASURE**

(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

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|  | **Year Ended December 31, 2021** | **Year Ended December 31, 2021** | **Year Ended December 31, 2021** | **Year Ended December 31, 2021** | **Year Ended December 31, 2020** | **Year Ended December 31, 2020** | **Year Ended December 31, 2020** | **Year Ended December 31, 2020** |
|  | **Income**<br>**Before**<br>**Income**<br>**Tax**<br>**Provision** | <br><br>**Income**<br>**Tax**<br>**Provision** | <br><br>**Net**<br>**Income** | **Diluted**<br>**Earnings**<br>**per**<br>**Common**<br>**Share** | **Income**<br>**Before**<br>**Income**<br>**Tax**<br>**Provision** | <br>**Income**<br>**Tax**<br>**Provision** | <br>**Net**<br>**Income** | **Diluted**<br>**Earnings**<br>**per**<br>**Common**<br>**Share** |
| Earnings Under U.S. GAAP | $37687 | $7133 | $30554 | $1.92 | $23212 | $3990 | $19222 | $1.30 |
| Add: Merger-Related Expenses (1) | 0  | 0  | 0  |  | 7708 | 1574 | 6134 |  |
| Add: Loss on Prepayment of Borrowings (1) | 0  | 0  | 0  |  | 1636  | 344  | 1292  |  |
| Adjusted Earnings (Non-U.S. GAAP) | $37687 | $7133 | $30554 | $1.92 | $32556 | $5908 | $26648 | $1.80 |

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(1) Income tax has been allocated based on a marginal income tax rate of 21%. The effect on the income tax provision is adjusted for the estimated nondeductible portion of the expenses.

Other significant variances were as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Net interest income was up $10,374,000 (15.4%) in 2021 over 2020, reflecting growth mainly attributable to the Covenant acquisition that closed July 1, 2020. In 2021, annual average outstanding loans totaled $1.597 billion, an increase of $151.7 million over 2020, annual average interest-bearing cash and due from banks of $156.2 million were up $75.6 million, annual average available-for-sale debt securities of $390.2 million were up $61.7 million, and annual average total deposits of $1.905 billion were up $319.0 million, while annual average borrowed funds were lower by $42.4 million. The net interest margin was 3.69% for 2021, unchanged from 2020. The average yield on earning assets in 2021 was down 0.22% from 2020, while the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities was down 0.28% between periods. Accretion and amortization of purchase accounting adjustments had a net positive impact on net interest income of $2,659,000 for 2021 as compared to a net positive impact of $3,272,000 for 2020.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The provision for loan losses of $3,661,000 for 2021 was lower than the 2020 provision by $252,000. In 2021, the provision included the impact of partial charge-offs totaling $1,463,000 on a commercial loan. In total, the provision for 2021 included a net charge of $1,324,000 related to specific loans (net charge-offs of $1,509,000 offset by a net decrease in specific allowances on loans of $185,000), an increase of $2,251,000 in the collectively determined potion of the allowance and an $86,000 increase in the unallocated allowance. In comparison, the 2020 provision of $3,913,000 included the impact of a charge-off of $2,219,000 on one commercial loan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Noninterest income increased $1,513,000, or 6.2% in 2021 over 2020. Significant variances include the following:

Trust revenue totaled $7,234,000 in 2021, an increase of $913,000 over 2020, reflecting the impact of growth in average trust assets under management including the impact of market value appreciation.

Interchange revenue from debit card transactions totaled $3,855,000, an increase of $761,000 over 2020, reflecting an increase in transaction volumes.

Loan servicing fees, net, totaled $694,000, an increase of $755,000 over the 2020 total of negative $61,000 (a decrease in revenue). The net increase reflects growth in volume of residential mortgage loans sold with servicing retained. Further, the fair value of servicing rights decreased $68,000 in 2021 as compared to a reduction in fair value of $576,000 in 2020 mainly due to changes in assumptions related to prepayments of mortgage loans.

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Service charges on deposit accounts totaled $4,633,000, an increase of $402,000 over 2020, as consumer and business activity increased.

Brokerage and insurance revenue totaled $1,860,000, an increase of $374,000 over 2020, due to commissions on higher transaction volume.

Other noninterest income totaled $3,580,000, an increase of $225,000 over 2020. Within this category, significant variances included the following:

● Income from realization of tax credits of $772,000 was $268,000 higher in 2021 as compared to 2020 due to higher PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program donations.

● Credit card interchange income of $434,000 increased $144,000 due to higher transaction volume.

● Fee income for providing credit enhancement on mortgage loans sold of $348,000 increased $122,000.

● Other noninterest income decreased $272,000 as the Corporation recognized income of $279,000 in 2020 from a life insurance arrangement in which benefits were split between the Corporation and heirs of a former employee.

● Dividend income from Federal Home Loan Bank stock of $514,000 decreased $140,000.

Net gains from sales of loans totaled $3,428,000, a decrease of $1,975,000 from 2020, reflecting a decrease in volume of mortgage loans sold, resulting mainly from lower refinancing activity and overall market conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Noninterest expense increased $6,863,000, or 12.3% in 2021 over 2020, excluding merger-related expenses and loss on prepayment of borrowings. Significant variances included the following :

Salaries and employee benefits expense totaled $37,603,000, an increase of $4,541,000 over 2020, reflecting the inclusion of the former Covenant operations for twelve months in 2021 as compared to six months in 2020, as well as increases in lending, human resources, information technology and other personnel needed to accommodate growth, and increases in health care expense due to higher claims on the Corporation's partially self-insured plan.

Data processing and telecommunications expenses totaled $5,903,000, an increase of $587,000 over 2020, including the impact of growth related to the Covenant acquisition, increased costs from outsourced support services and other increases in software licensing and maintenance costs.

Professional fees expense totaled $2,243,000, an increase of $551,000 over 2020, mainly due to increases in recruiting services and PPP loan processing professional fees.

Net occupancy and equipment expense totaled $4,984,000, an increase of $523,000, primarily reflecting an increase due to the Covenant acquisition.

Pennsylvania shares tax expense totaled $1,951,000, an increase of $262,000, reflecting the increase in in C&N Bank's stockholder's equity.

Automated teller machine and interchange expense totaled $1,433,000, an increase of $202,000, reflecting increased volume of activity.

Other noninterest expense totaled $8,355,000, an increase of $197,000 over 2020. Within this category, significant variances included the following:

● FDIC insurance expense of $581,000 increased $258,000.

● Business development expenses of $452,000 increased $220,000, due primarily to an increase in public relations expense.

● Donations expense of $847,000 increased $208,000, mainly due to an increase in donations associated with the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.

● Other increases include legal fees and expenses of $83,000, bank insurance of $56,000, accounting and auditing expense of $51,000, and credit card reward redemption expense of $50,000.

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● Other operational losses of $199,000 decreased $405,000, including a reduction in charges principally related to Trust Department tax compliance and preparation matters.

● Gains on other real estate properties totaled $100,000 in 2021 as compared to net losses of $146,000 in 2020.

● The allowance for SBA claim adjustments decreased, reflecting more favorable claim results than previously estimated, resulting in a reduction in expense of $236,000 in 2021 as compared to a reduction in expense of $70,000 in 2020.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The income tax provision was $7,133,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, up from $3,990,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. Pre-tax income was $14,475,000 higher in 2021 as compared to 2020. The effective tax rate was 18.9% for 2021, higher than the 17.2% effective tax rate for 2020. The tax benefit of tax-exempt interest income was 2.4% of pre-tax income in 2021 as compared to a 3.5% benefit in 2020.

More detailed information concerning the Corporation's earnings results are provided in other sections of Management's Discussion and Analysis.

**ACQUISITION OF COVENANT FINANCIAL, INC.** 

**The Corporation's acquisition of Covenant was completed July 1, 2020. Covenant was the parent company of Covenant Bank, which operated banking offices in Bucks and Chester Counties of Pennsylvania. Pursuant to the transaction, Covenant merged with and into the Corporation and Covenant Bank merged with and into C&N Bank. Total purchase consideration was $63.3 million, including common stock with a fair value of $41.6 million and cash of $21.7 million. The acquisition of Covenant followed the acquisition of Monument Bancorp, Inc. ("Monument") on April 1, 2019. Monument was the parent company of Monument Bank, with banking and lending offices in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The total transaction value of the Monument acquisition was $42.7 million.**

**In connection with the Covenant acquisition, effective July 1, 2020, the Corporation recorded goodwill of $24.1 million and a core deposit intangible asset of $3.1 million. Assets acquired included loans valued at $464.2 million, cash and due from banks of $97.8 million, bank-owned life insurance valued at $11.2 million and securities valued at $10.8 million. Liabilities assumed included deposits valued at $481.8 million, borrowings valued at $64.0 million and subordinated debt valued at $10.1 million. The assets purchased and liabilities assumed in the acquisition were recorded at their preliminary estimated fair values at the time of closing subject to adjustment for up to one year subsequent to the acquisition. There were no adjustments to the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Covenant acquisition subsequent to December 31, 2020.**

#### CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The presentation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect many of the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

**Allowance for Loan Losses** – A material estimate that is particularly susceptible to significant change is the determination of the allowance for loan losses. The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses that represents management's estimate of the losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date and recorded as a reduction of the investment in loans. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate and reasonable. Notes 1 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements provide an overview of the process management uses for evaluating and determining the allowance for loan losses, and additional discussion of the allowance for loan losses is provided in a separate section later in Management's Discussion and Analysis. Given the very subjective nature of identifying and valuing loan losses, it is likely that well-informed individuals could make materially different assumptions, and could, therefore calculate a materially different allowance value. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, changes in economic conditions may necessitate revisions in future years. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination.

As described more fully in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2023, the Corporation is adopting Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), as modified by subsequent ASUs, the required change in accounting for credit losses on loans receivable from an incurred loss methodology to an expected credit loss methodology commonly referred to as "CECL." Upon adoption of CECL, the allowance for credit losses will be based on the Corporation's historical loan loss experience, borrower characteristics, forecasts of future economic conditions and other relevant

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factors. The Corporation will also apply qualitative factors to account for information that may not be reflected in quantitatively derived results or other relevant factors to ensure the allowance reflects management's best estimate of current expected credit losses.

**Fair Value of Available-For-Sale Debt Securities** – Another material estimate is the calculation of fair values of the Corporation's debt securities. For most of the Corporation's debt securities, the Corporation receives estimated fair values of debt securities from an independent valuation service, or from brokers. In developing fair values, the valuation service and the brokers use estimates of cash flows, based on historical performance of similar instruments in similar interest rate environments. Based on experience, management is aware that estimated fair values of debt securities tend to vary among brokers and other valuation services.

#### NET INTEREST INCOME
The Corporation's primary source of operating income is net interest income, which is equal to the difference between the amounts of interest income and interest expense. Tables I, II and III include information regarding the Corporation's net interest income in 2022, 2021 and 2020. In each of these tables, the amounts of interest income earned on tax-exempt securities and loans have been adjusted to a fully taxable-equivalent basis. The Corporation believes presentation of net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis provides investors with meaningful information for purposes of comparing returns on tax-exempt securities and loans with returns on taxable securities and loans. Accordingly, the net interest income amounts reflected in these tables exceed the amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements. The discussion that follows is based on amounts in the tables.

**2022 vs. 2021**

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income was $84,354,000 in 2022, $5,280,000 (6.7%) higher than in 2021. Interest income was $8,237,000 higher in 2022 as compared to 2021; interest expense was higher by $2,957,000 in comparing the same periods. As presented in Table II, the Net Interest Margin was 3.77% in 2022, as compared to 3.69% in 2021, and the "Interest Rate Spread" (excess of average rate of return on earning assets over average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities) increased slightly to 3.57% in 2022 from 3.55% in 2021. The average yield on earning assets of 4.19% was 0.20% higher in 2022 as compared to 2021, and the average rate on interest bearing liabilities of 0.62% was 0.18% higher in 2022 as compared to 2021. Table III shows that, in the aggregate, rising interest rates in 2022 had a positive impact on net interest income as the portion of the increase attributable to changes in rate was $4,976,000.

Income from purchase accounting-related adjustments in 2022 had a positive effect on net interest income of $1,621,000, including an increase in income on loans of $1,216,000 and a net reduction in interest expense on time deposits and borrowed funds totaling $405,000. The positive impact of purchase accounting-related adjustments to the net interest margin was 0.07% in 2022. In comparison, the net positive impact of purchase accounting-related adjustments was $2,659,000, with a positive impact on the net interest margin of 0.13% in 2021.

INTEREST INCOME AND EARNING ASSETS

Interest income totaled $93,873,000 in 2022, an increase of $8,237,000, or 9.6% from 2021.

Interest income from available-for-sale debt securities, on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, increased $3,610,000 in 2022 as compared to 2021, as the average balance (at amortized cost) of available-for-sale debt securities increased $168.2 million as indicated in Table II. The average yield on available-for-sale debt securities was 2.16% for 2022, down slightly from 2.17% in 2021.

Interest and fees from loans receivable increased $4,289,000 in 2022 as compared to 2021. Total interest and fees from loans excluding PPP loans increased $9,861,000 in 2022 as compared to 2021. Interest and fees on PPP loans totaled $958,000 in 2022, a decrease of $5,572,000 from 2021, as previously deferred fees were recognized in income upon the SBA's repayment of loans based on forgiveness of the underlying borrowers. In 2022, total interest and fees on loans included $1,852,000 from repayments received on purchased credit impaired loans in excess of previous carrying amounts as compared to income from similar repayments of $231,000 in 2021.

Average outstanding loans receivable increased $31,338,000 (2.0%) to $1,628,094,000 in 2022 from $1,596,756,000 in 2021, despite a reduction in average PPP loans of $89,246,000. Average total loans outstanding, excluding PPP loans, increased $120,584,000 (8.0%).

The fully taxable equivalent yield on loans in 2022 was 4.98% compared to 4.81% in 2021. The average yield on loans included the positive impact of the income on PCI loans in 2022. The comparatively high yield on PPP loans provided a benefit to the margin in both

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periods through the higher volume resulted in a larger benefit in 2021. Excluding PPP loans and income from excess repayments on purchased credit impaired loans, the adjusted yield on loans was 4.83% in 2022, up from the similarly adjusted yield of 4.67% in 2021.

Income from interest-bearing due from banks totaled $645,000 in 2022, an increase of $327,000 from the total for 2021. The average yield on interest-bearing due from banks was 1.25% in 2022 and 0.20% in 2021. The average balance of interest-bearing due from banks was $51,407,000 in 2022 as compared to $156,152,000 in 2021. The average balance of interest-bearing due from banks fell to 2.3% of average earning assets in 2022 from 7.3% in 2021 as excess funds were invested in securities and loans. Within this category, the largest asset balance in 2022 and 2021 has been interest-bearing deposits held with the Federal Reserve.

INTEREST EXPENSE AND INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

Interest expense increased $2,957,000, or 45.1%, to $9,519,000 in 2022 from $6,562,000 in 2021. Interest expense on deposits increased $2,100,000. Table II shows the average rate on interest-bearing deposits increased to 0.46% in 2022 from 0.33% in 2021 reflecting the impact of increases in market rates in 2022.

Average total deposits (interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing) increased $75,012,000 (3.9%) to $1,980,412,000 in 2022 from $1,905,400 in 2021. Average time deposits decreased $42,552,000, while the average total balance of other categories increased $117,564,000, or 7.5%. The increase in average deposits includes the impact of growth in commercial deposits, reflecting higher average balances maintained and new business.

Interest expense on short-term borrowings in 2022 was $429,000 as compared to $23,000 in 2021. The average balance of short-term borrowings increased to $21,766,000 in 2022 from $6,269,000 in 2021. The average rate on short-term borrowings was 1.97% in 2022 compared to 0.37% in 2021.

Interest expense on long-term borrowings (FHLB advances) increased $497,000 to $896,000 in 2022 from $399,000 in 2021. The average balance of long-term borrowings was $40,194,000 in 2022, down from an average balance of $44,026,000 in 2021. Borrowings are classified as long-term within the Tables based on their term at origination or assumption in business combinations. The average rate on long-term borrowings was 2.23% in 2022 compared to 0.91% in 2021.

Interest expense on senior notes issued in May 2021 totaled $477,000 in 2022 as compared to $293,000 in 2021. The average balance of the senior notes increased to $14,733,000 in 2022 from $9,129,000 in 2021. The average rate on senior notes was 3.24% in 2022 and 3.21% in 2021.

Interest expense on subordinated debt decreased $230,000 to $1,079,000 in 2022 from $1,309,000 in 2021. The average balance of subordinated debt decreased slightly to $27,116,000 in 2022 from $27,399,000 in 2021. The average rate on subordinated debt decreased to 3.98% in 2022 from 4.78% in 2021 including the net impact of a new issue of subordinated debt of $24,437,000, net, at an effective rate of 3.74% in May 2021 and the redemption of subordinated notes totaling $8,000,000 in the second quarter 2021 and $8,500,000 in the second quarter 2022.

**2021 vs. 2020**

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income was $79,074,000 in 2021, $10,529,000 (15.4%) higher than in 2020. Interest income was $7,496,000 higher in 2021 as compared to 2020; interest expense was lower by $3,033,000 in comparing the same periods. As presented in Table II, the Net Interest Margin was 3.69% in 2021, unchanged from 2020, and the "Interest Rate Spread" (excess of average rate of return on earning assets over average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities) increased to 3.55% in 2021 from 3.49% in 2020. The overall increase in net interest income resulted mainly from the acquisition of Covenant in the third quarter 2020 and income from the PPP loan program.

Income from purchase accounting adjustments in 2021 had a positive effect on net interest income in 2021 of $2,659,000, including an increase in income on loans of $1,289,000 and net reductions in interest expense on time deposits and borrowed funds totaling $1,370,000. In comparison, the net positive impact on net interest income of purchase accounting adjustments was $3,272,000 in 2020. The net positive impact to the net interest margin from purchase accounting adjustments was 0.13% in 2021 and 0.18% in 2020.

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INTEREST INCOME AND EARNING ASSETS

Interest income totaled $85,636,000 in 2021, an increase of 9.6% from 2020. Interest and fees on loans receivable increased $7,175,000, or 10.3%, to $76,781,000 in 2021 from $69,606,000 in 2020. Interest and fees on PPP loans totaled $6,530,000 in 2021, an increase of $3,606,000 over the total in 2020. Table III shows the increase in interest on loans including $8,016,000 attributable to an increase in volume and a decrease of $841,000 related to a decrease in average yield.

The average balance of loans receivable increased $151,658,000 (10.5%) to $1,596,756,000 in 2021 from $1,445,098,000 in 2020. The increase in average loans outstanding includes the effect of loans acquired from Covenant, effective July 1, 2020.

The fully taxable equivalent yield on loans in 2021 was 4.81% compared to 4.82% in 2020. In 2021, rates on variable rate loans and rates on most new loan originations decreased, and prepayments of loans increased, consistent with falling market interest rates throughout most of 2020 and 2021. Further, yields on loans acquired from Covenant on July 1, 2020 were recorded at then-current market yields, which were lower than the Corporation's average portfolio yield before the acquisition. The overall yield on loans in 2021 included a benefit from the acceleration of fees recognized on PPP loans as repayments have been received from the SBA. As shown in Table II, in 2021, the average balance of 1st Draw PPP loans was $44,735,000 with an average yield of 7.77% and the average balance of 2nd Draw PPP loans was $52,917,000 with an average yield of 5.77%.

Interest income on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $8,471,000 in 2021, an increase of $268,000 from the total for 2020. As indicated in Table II, average available-for-sale debt securities (at amortized cost) totaled $390,163,000 in 2021, an increase of $61,718,000 (18.8%) from 2020. The average yield on available-for-sale debt securities decreased to 2.17% in 2021 from 2.50% in 2020, reflecting acceleration of calls and prepayments of amortizing securities and purchases of lower-yielding securities at recent, lower market rates.

Interest income from interest-bearing deposits in banks totaled $318,000 in 2021, an increase of $67,000 from the total for 2020. The most significant categories of assets within this category include interest-bearing balances held with the Federal Reserve and investments in certificates of deposit issued by other banks. The average balance increased $75,565,000, as increases in deposits and funds from loan repayments outpaced uses of funds for loan originations, purchases of securities and repayments of borrowings. The average balance of interest-bearing due from banks was 7.3% of average earning assets in 2021 as compared to 4.3% in 2020. The average yield on interest-bearing due from banks fell to 0.20% in 2021 from 0.31% in 2020, due to a decrease in market rates.

INTEREST EXPENSE AND INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

Interest expense decreased $3,033,000, or 31.6%, to $6,562,000 in 2021 from $9,595,000 in 2020. Table II shows that the overall cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.44% in 2021 from 0.72% in 2020.

Total average deposit balances (interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing) increased $318,991,000 to $1,905,400,000 in 2021 from $1,586,409,000 in 2020. The increase in average deposits includes the impact of the Covenant acquisition. The average rate on interest-bearing deposits decreased to 0.33% in 2021 from 0.60% in 2020. The decrease in average rate on deposits includes a decrease of 0.54% on time deposits. The average balance of time deposits fell to 17.2% of average total deposits in 2021 from 25.1% in 2020, further contributing to the reduction in average rate on deposits.

Interest expense on short-term borrowings decreased $344,000 to $23,000 in 2021 from $367,000 in 2020. The average balance of short-term borrowings decreased to $6,269,000 in 2021 from $34,212,000 in 2020. The average rate on short-term borrowings decreased to 0.37% in 2021 from 1.07% in 2020.

Interest expense on long-term borrowings (FHLB advances) decreased $892,000 to $399,000 in 2021 from $1,291,000 in 2020. The average balance of long-term borrowings was $44,026,000 in 2021, down from an average balance of $83,500,000 in 2020. The average rate on long-term borrowings was 0.91% in 2021 compared to 1.55% in 2020. The reduction in both average balance and rate reflects the prepayment of borrowings of $48,036,000 in December 2020.

Interest expense on senior notes issued in May 2021 totaled $293,000 in 2021. The average balance of the senior notes was $9,129,000 in 2021 with an average rate of 3.21%.

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Interest expense on subordinated debt increased $603,000 to $1,309,000 in 2021 from $706,000 in 2020. The average balance of subordinated debt increased to $27,399,000 in 2021 from $11,553,000 in 2020 reflecting the net impact of subordinated debt agreements assumed in the Covenant transaction of $10,091,000 in July 2020, the new issue of subordinated debt of $24,437,000, net, in May 2021 and the redemption of subordinated notes totaling $8,000,000 in June 2021. The average rate on subordinated debt decreased to 4.78% in 2021 from 6.11% in 2020.

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**TABLE I - ANALYSIS OF INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE**

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|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |  |  |
|  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | **Increase/(Decrease)** | **Increase/(Decrease)** |
| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** | **2022/2021** | **2021/2020** |
| INTEREST INCOME |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-bearing due from banks | $645 | $318 | $251 | $327 | $67 |
| Available-for-sale debt securities: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 8360 | 5114 | 5534 | 3246 | (420) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 3721 | 3357 | 2669 | 364 | 688 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total available-for-sale debt securities | 12081 | 8471 | 8203 | 3610 | 268 |
| Loans receivable: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 77641 | 68019 | 64460 | 9622 | 3559 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | 54 | 3476 | 2924 | (3422) | 552 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | 904 | 3054 | 0 | (2150) | 3054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 2471 | 2232 | 2222 | 239 | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans receivable | 81070 | 76781 | 69606 | 4289 | 7175 |
| Other earning assets | 77 | 66 | 80 | 11 | (14) |
| Total Interest Income | 93873 | 85636 | 78140 | 8237 | 7496 |
| INTEREST EXPENSE |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-bearing deposits: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest checking | 1833 | 897 | 948 | 936 | (51) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Money market | 2088 | 1156 | 1172 | 932 | (16) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Savings | 257 | 231 | 230 | 26 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Time deposits | 2460 | 2254 | 4881 | 206 | (2627) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits | 6638 | 4538 | 7231 | 2100 | (2693) |
| Borrowed funds: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term | 429 | 23 | 367 | 406 | (344) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term - FHLB advances | 896 | 399 | 1291 | 497 | (892) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior notes, net | 477 | 293 | 0 | 184 | 293 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt, net | 1079 | 1309 | 706 | (230) | 603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total borrowed funds | 2881 | 2024 | 2364 | 857 | (340) |
| Total Interest Expense | 9519 | 6562 | 9595 | 2957 | (3033) |
| Net Interest Income | $84354 | $79074 | $68545 | $5280 | $10529 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Interest income from tax-exempt securities and loans has been adjusted to a fully taxable-equivalent basis (a non-GAAP measure), using the Corporation's marginal federal income tax rate of 21%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Fees on loans are included with interest on loans and amounted to $2,958,000 in 2022, $7,958,000 in 2021 and $4,314,000 in 2020.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) The table that follows is a reconciliation of net interest income under U.S. GAAP as compared to net interest income as adjusted to a fully taxable-equivalent basis.

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| **(In Thousands)** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |  |  |
|  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | **Increase/(Decrease)** | **Increase/(Decrease)** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** | **2022/2021** | **2021/2020** |
| Net Interest Income Under U.S. GAAP | $83128 | $77939 | $67565 | $5189 | $10374 |
| Add: fully taxable-equivalent interest income adjustment from tax-exempt securities | 720 | 673 | 525 | 47  | 148  |
| Add: fully taxable-equivalent interest income adjustment from tax-exempt loans | 506 | 462 | 455 | 44 | 7 |
| Net Interest Income as adjusted to a fully taxable-equivalent basis | $84354 | $79074 | $68545 | $5280 | $10529 |

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#### TABLE II - ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE DAILY BALANCES AND RATES

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| **(Dollars In Thousands)** | | | | | | |
|  | **Year** <br>**Ended**<br>**12/31/2022**<br>**Average**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Rate of**<br>**Return/**<br>**Cost of**<br>**Funds%** | **Year** <br>**Ended**<br>**12/31/2021**<br>**Average**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Rate of**<br>**Return/**<br>**Cost of**<br>**Funds%** | **Year** <br>**Ended**<br>**12/31/2020**<br>**Average**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Rate of**<br>**Return/**<br>**Cost of**<br>**Funds%** |
| EARNING ASSETS |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-bearing due from banks | $51407 | 1.25% | $156152 | 0.20% | $80587 | 0.31% |
| Available-for-sale debt securities, at amortized cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 410033 | 2.04% | 262880 | 1.95% | 238407 | 2.32% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 148344 | 2.51% | 127283 | 2.64% | 90038 | 2.96% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total available-for-sale debt securities | 558377 | 2.16% | 390163 | 2.17% | 328445 | 2.50% |
| Loans receivable: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 1533417 | 5.06% | 1426150 | 4.77% | 1285383 | 5.01% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | 447 | 12.08% | 44735 | 7.77% | 98466 | 2.97% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | 7959 | 11.36% | 52917 | 5.77% | 0  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 86271 | 2.86% | 72954 | 3.06% | 61249 | 3.63% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans receivable | 1628094 | 4.98% | 1596756 | 4.81% | 1445098 | 4.82% |
| Other earning assets | 2321 | 3.32% | 2404 | 2.75% | 2357 | 3.39% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Earning Assets | 2240199 | 4.19% | 2145475 | 3.99% | 1856487 | 4.21% |
| Cash | 22685 |  | 24132 |  | 25439 |  |
| Unrealized (loss) gain on securities | (38784) |  | 10676 |  | 12487 |  |
| Allowance for loan losses | (14962) |  | (12354) |  | (11018) |  |
| Bank-owned life insurance | 30925 |  | 30373 |  | 24415 |  |
| Bank premises and equipment | 21559 |  | 20814 |  | 19826 |  |
| Intangible assets | 55599 |  | 56086 |  | 43330 |  |
| Other assets | 55567 |  | 44032 |  | 38859 |  |
| Total Assets | $2372788 |  | $2319234 |  | $2009825 |  |
| INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-bearing deposits: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest checking | $443107 | 0.41% | $399130 | 0.22% | $310782 | 0.31% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Money market | 443084 | 0.47% | 433508 | 0.27% | 298736 | 0.39% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Savings | 257156 | 0.10% | 228411 | 0.10% | 189316 | 0.12% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Time deposits | 285264 | 0.86% | 327816 | 0.69% | 397974 | 1.23% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits | 1428611 | 0.46% | 1388865 | 0.33% | 1196808 | 0.60% |
| Borrowed funds: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term | 21766 | 1.97% | 6269 | 0.37% | 34212 | 1.07% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term - FHLB advances | 40194 | 2.23% | 44026 | 0.91% | 83500 | 1.55% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior notes, net | 14733 | 3.24% | 9129 | 3.21% | 0  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt, net | 27116 | 3.98% | 27399 | 4.78% | 11553 | 6.11% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total borrowed funds | 103809 | 2.78% | 86823 | 2.33% | 129265 | 1.83% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Interest-bearing Liabilities. | 1532420 | 0.62% | 1475688 | 0.44% | 1326073 | 0.72% |
| Demand deposits | 551801 |  | 516535 |  | 389601 |  |
| Other liabilities | 23474 |  | 25785 |  | 20800 |  |
| Total Liabilities | 2107695 |  | 2018008 |  | 1736474 |  |
| Stockholders' equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | 295447 |  | 292683 |  | 263253 |  |
| Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (30354) |  | 8543 |  | 10098 |  |
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 265093 |  | 301226 |  | 273351 |  |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $2372788 |  | $2319234 |  | $2009825 |  |
| Interest Rate Spread |  | 3.57% |  | 3.55% |  | 3.49% |
| Net Interest Income/Earning Assets |  | 3.77% |  | 3.69% |  | 3.69% |
| Total Deposits (Interest-bearing and Demand) | $1980412 |  | $1905400 |  | $1586409 |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Rates of return on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, using the Corporation's marginal federal income tax rate of 21%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Nonaccrual loans have been included with loans for the purpose of analyzing net interest earnings.

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#### TABLE III - ANALYSIS OF VOLUME AND RATE CHANGES

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| **(In Thousands)** | **Year Ended 12/31/2022 vs. 12/31/2021** | **Year Ended 12/31/2022 vs. 12/31/2021** | **Year Ended 12/31/2022 vs. 12/31/2021** | **Year Ended 12/31/2021 vs. 12/31/2020** | **Year Ended 12/31/2021 vs. 12/31/2020** | **Year Ended 12/31/2021 vs. 12/31/2020** |
|  | **Change in**<br>**Volume** | **Change in**<br>**Rate** | **Total**<br>**Change** | **Change in**<br>**Volume** | **Change in**<br>**Rate** | **Total**<br>**Change** |
| EARNING ASSETS |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-bearing due from banks | $(339) | $666 | $327 | $176 | $(109) | $67 |
| Available-for-sale debt securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 2989 | 257 | 3246 | 532 | (952) | (420) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 534 | (170) | 364 | 1008 | (320) | 688 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total available-for-sale debt securities | 3523 | 87 | 3610 | 1540 | (1272) | 268 |
| Loans receivable: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 5289 | 4333 | 9622 | 6821 | (3262) | 3559 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | (4664) | 1242 | (3422) | (2247) | 2799 | 552 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | (3769) | 1619 | (2150) | 3054 | 0 | 3054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 388 | (149) | 239 | 388 | (378) | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans receivable | (2756) | 7045 | 4289 | 8016 | (841) | 7175 |
| Other earning assets | (2) | 13 | 11 | 2 | (16) | (14) |
| Total Interest Income | 426 | 7811 | 8237 | 9734 | (2238) | 7496 |
| INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-bearing deposits: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest checking | 109 | 827 | 936 | 233 | (284) | (51) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Money market | 27 | 905 | 932 | 430 | (446) | (16) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Savings | 29 | (3) | 26 | 43 | (42) | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Time deposits | (318) | 524 | 206 | (752) | (1875) | (2627) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits | (153) | 2253 | 2100 | (46) | (2647) | (2693) |
| Borrowed funds: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term | 146 | 260 | 406 | (191) | (153) | (344) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term - FHLB advances | (38) | 535 | 497 | (476) | (416) | (892) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior notes, net | 181 | 3  | 184 | 293 | 0  | 293 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt, net | (14) | (216) | (230) | 786 | (183) | 603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total borrowed funds | 275 | 582 | 857 | 412 | (752) | (340) |
| Total Interest Expense | 122 | 2835 | 2957 | 366 | (3399) | (3033) |
| Net Interest Income | $304 | $4976 | $5280 | $9368 | $1161 | $10529 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Changes in income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, using the Corporation's marginal federal income tax rate of 21%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The change in interest due to both volume and rates has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

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#### NONINTEREST INCOME

#### TABLE IV - COMPARISON OF NONINTEREST INCOME

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| **(Dollars in Thousands)** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |  |
|  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | $**%** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **Change** |
| Trust revenue | $6994 | $7234 | (3.3)% |
| Brokerage and insurance revenue | 2291 | 1860 | 23.2% |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | 5019 | 4633 | 8.3% |
| Interchange revenue from debit card transactions | 4148 | 3855 | 7.6% |
| Net gains from sales of loans | 757 | 3428 | (77.9)% |
| Loan servicing fees, net | 960 | 694 | 38.3% |
| Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance | 545 | 573 | (4.9)% |
| Other noninterest income | 3698 | 3580 | 3.3% |
| Realized gains on available-for-sale debt securities, net | 20 | 24  | (16.7)% |
| Total noninterest income | $24432 | $25881 | (5.6)% |

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| **(Dollars in Thousands)** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |  |
|  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | $**%** |
|  | **2021** | **2020** | **Change** |
| Trust revenue | $7234 | $6321 | 14.4% |
| Brokerage and insurance revenue | 1860 | 1486 | 25.2% |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | 4633 | 4231 | 9.5% |
| Interchange revenue from debit card transactions | 3855 | 3094 | 24.6% |
| Net gains from sales of loans | 3428 | 5403 | (36.6)% |
| Loan servicing fees, net | 694 | (61) | N/M |
| Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance | 573 | 515 | 11.3% |
| Other noninterest income | 3580 | 3355 | 6.7% |
| Realized gains on available-for-sale debt securities, net | 24 | 169  | (85.8)% |
| Total noninterest income | $25881 | $24513 | 5.6% |

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#### NONINTEREST EXPENSE

#### TABLE V - COMPARISON OF NONINTEREST EXPENSE

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| **(Dollars in Thousands)**  | **Year Ended**  | **Year Ended**  |  |
|  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | $**%**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **Change**  |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $41833 | $37603 | 11.2% |
| Net occupancy and equipment expense | 5533 | 4984 | 11.0% |
| Data processing and telecommunications expense | 6806 | 5903 | 15.3% |
| Automated teller machine and interchange expense | 1601 | 1433 | 11.7% |
| Pennsylvania shares tax | 1956 | 1951 | 0.3% |
| Professional fees | 2005 | 2243 | (10.6)% |
| Other noninterest expense | 8221 | 8355 | (1.6)% |
| Total noninterest expense | $67955 | $62472 | 8.8% |

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| **(Dollars in Thousands)**  | **Year Ended**  | **Year Ended**  |  |
|  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | $**%**  |
|  | **2021** | **2020** | **Change**  |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $37603 | $33062 | 13.7% |
| Net occupancy and equipment expense | 4984 | 4461 | 11.7% |
| Data processing and telecommunications expense | 5903 | 5316 | 11.0% |
| Automated teller machine and interchange expense | 1433 | 1231 | 16.4% |
| Pennsylvania shares tax | 1951 | 1689 | 15.5% |
| Professional fees | 2243 | 1692 | 32.6% |
| Other noninterest expense | 8355 | 8158 | 2.4% |
| Total noninterest expense, excluding merger-related expenses and loss on prepayment of borrowings | 62472 | 55609 | 12.3% |
| Merger-related expenses | 0  | 7708 | (100.0)% |
| Loss on prepayment of borrowings | 0  | 1636 | (100.0)% |
| Total noninterest expense | $62472 | $64953 | (3.8)% |

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Additional detailed information concerning fluctuations in the Corporation's earnings results and other financial information are provided in other sections of Management's Discussion and Analysis.

#### INCOME TAXES
The effective income tax rate was 17.7% of pre-tax income in 2022, down from 18.9% in 2021 and up from 17.2% in 2020. The Corporation's effective tax rates differed from the federal statutory rate of 21% mainly because of the effects of tax-exempt interest income. The lower effective income tax rate in 2022 as compared to 2021 includes the impact of higher tax-exempt interest as a percentage of pre-tax income, a larger permanent difference (deduction) related to restricted stock compensation and the benefit of a $340,000 reduction in expense from the reversal of tax penalties being non-deductible. The higher effective income tax rate in 2021 as compared to 2020 resulted mainly from a reduction in the proportion of tax-exempt interest income to total pre-tax income.

The Corporation recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based on differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. At December 31, 2022, the net deferred tax asset was $20,884,000, up from the balance at December 31, 2021 of $5,887,000. The most significant change in temporary difference components was an increase of $14,669,000 in the net deferred tax asset related to the unrealized loss on available-for-sale debt securities resulting from increases in interest rates.

The Corporation regularly reviews deferred tax assets for recoverability based on history of earnings, expectations for future earnings and expected timing of reversals of temporary differences. Realization of deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income, including taxable income in prior carryback years, as well as future taxable income. Further, the value of the benefit from realization of deferred tax assets would be impacted if income tax rates were changed from currently enacted levels.

Management believes the recorded net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2022 is fully realizable; however, if management determines the Corporation will be unable to realize all or part of the net deferred tax asset, the Corporation would adjust the deferred tax asset, which would negatively impact earnings.

Additional information related to income taxes is presented in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements.

#### SECURITIES
Management continually evaluates several objectives in determining the size, securities mix and other characteristics of the available-for-sale debt securities (investment) portfolio. Key objectives include supporting liquidity needs, maximizing return on earning assets within reasonable risk parameters and providing a means to hedge the Corporation's overall asset-sensitive interest rate risk exposure, while maintaining high credit quality.

Table VI shows the composition of the available-for-sale debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. The total amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities increased $50,202,000 to $561,794,000 at December 31, 2022 from $511,592,000 at December 31, 2021. The increase in 2022 followed an increase of $177,040,000 at December 31, 2021 as compared to December 31,

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2020. The increase in the amortized cost basis of the securities portfolio resulted from management's decision to invest excess funds available from the growth in deposits and net loan repayments throughout most of 2020, 2021 and the first quarter 2022.

At December 31, 2022, the largest categories of securities held as a percentage of total amortized cost, were as follows: (1) tax-exempt and taxable municipal bonds, 38.2%; (2) residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies, including pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, 28.1%; and (3) commercial mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government sponsored agencies, 16.3%.

The composition of the available-for-sale debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2022, December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is as follows:

**TABLE VI - INVESTMENT SECURITIES**

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| | **2022** | **2022** | **2021** | **2021** | **2020** | **2020** |
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE DEBT SECURITIES:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Obligations of the U.S. Treasury | $35166 | $31836 | $25058 | $24912 | $12184 | $12182 |
| Obligations of U.S. Government agencies | 25938 | 23430 | 23936 | 24091 | 25349 | 26344 |
| Bank holding company debt securities | 28945 | 25386 | 18000 | 17987 | 0  | 0  |
| Obligations of states and political subdivisions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 146149 | 132623 | 143427 | 148028 | 116427 | 122401 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 68488 | 56812 | 72182 | 72765 | 45230 | 47452 |
| Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential pass-through securities  | 112782 | 99941 | 98048 | 98181 | 36853 | 38176 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential collateralized mortgage obligations | 44868 | 40296 | 44015 | 44247 | 56048 | 57467 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 91388 | 79686 | 86926 | 87468 | 42461 | 45310 |
| Private label commercial mortgage-backed securities | 8070 | 8023 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
| Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | $561794 | $498033 | $511592 | $517679 | $334552 | $349332 |
| Aggregate Unrealized (Loss) Gain |  | $(63761) |  | $6087 |  | $14780 |
| Aggregate Unrealized (Loss) Gain as a % of Amortized Cost |  | (11.3)% |  | 1.2% |  | 4.4% |
| Market Yield on 5-Year U.S. Treasury Obligations (a) |  | 3.99% |  | 1.26% |  | 0.36% |

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(a) Source: Treasury.gov (Daily Treasury Par Yield Curve Rates)

As reflected in the table above, the fair value of available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2022 was lower than the amortized cost basis by $63,761,000, or 11.3%. In comparison, the aggregate unrealized gain position was $6,087,000 (1.2%) at December 31, 2021 and $14,780,000 (4.4%) at December 31, 2020. The unrealized decrease in fair value of the portfolio in 2022 and in 2021 resulted from an increase in interest rates. As shown above, the market yield on the 5-year U.S. Treasury Note was 2.73% higher at December 31, 2022 in comparison to December 31, 2021, and 3.63% higher than at December 31, 2020.

Management reviewed the Corporation's holdings as of December 31, 2022 and concluded there were no credit-related declines in fair value and that the unrealized losses on all of the securities in an unrealized loss position are considered temporary. In assessing whether there were other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considered (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) the intent and ability of the Corporation to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value, and (4) whether the Corporation intends to sell the security or if it is more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis.

Additional information regarding the potential impact of interest rate changes on all of the Corporation's financial instruments is provided in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

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The following table presents the contractual maturities and the weighted-average yields (calculated based on amortized cost) of investment securities as of December 31, 2022. Yields on tax-exempt securities are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis. For callable securities, yields on securities purchased at a discount are based on yield-to-maturity, while yields on securities purchased at a premium are based on yield to the first call date. Yields on mortgage-backed securities are estimated and include the effects of prepayment assumptions. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because counterparties may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

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| <br>**(Dollars In Thousands)** | **Within**<br>**One** <br>**Year** | <br>**Yield** | **One-** <br>**Five** <br>**Years** | <br>**Yield** | **Five-** <br>**Ten** <br>**Years** | <br>**Yield** | **After**<br> **Ten** <br>**Years** | <br>**Yield** | <br>**Total** | <br>**Yield** |
| **AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE DEBT SECURITIES:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Obligations of the U.S. Treasury | $1249 | 1.30% | $24852 | 1.23% | $9065  | 1.42% | $0  | 0.00% | $35166 | 1.28% |
| Obligations of U.S. Government agencies | 3753  | 0.83% | 7499 | 0.65% | 7501 | 2.06% | 7185 | 3.88% | 25938 | 1.98% |
| Bank holding company debt securities | 0  | 0.00% | 0  | 0.00% | 28945 | 3.47% | 0  | 0.00% | 28945 | 3.47% |
| Obligations of states and political subdivisions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 5063 | 3.11% | 23983 | 2.66% | 28441 | 2.85% | 88662 | 2.40% | 146149 | 2.55% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 3502 | 2.61% | 18649 | 1.74% | 15071 | 2.03% | 31266 | 2.47% | 68488 | 2.18% |
| Sub-total | $13567 | 2.18% | $74983 | 1.75% | $89023 | 2.70% | $127113 | 2.50% | $304686 | 2.36% |
| Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential pass-through securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 112782 | 1.89% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential collateralized mortgage obligations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 44868 | 2.18% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial mortgage-backed securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 91388 | 2.09% |
| Private label commercial mortgage-backed securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8070 | 5.51% |
| Total |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $561794 | 2.17% |

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The Corporation's mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations have stated maturities that may differ from actual maturities due to borrowers' ability to prepay obligations. Cash flows from such investments are dependent upon the performance of the underlying mortgage loans and are generally influenced by the level of interest rates. As rates increase, cash flows generally decrease as prepayments on the underlying mortgage loans decrease. As rates decrease, cash flows generally increase as prepayments increase due to increased refinance activity and other factors. In the table above, the entire balances and weighted-average rates for mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are shown in one period.

#### FINANCIAL CONDITION
This section includes information regarding the Corporation's lending activities or other significant changes or exposures that are not otherwise addressed in Management's Discussion and Analysis. Significant changes in the average balances of the Corporation's earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are described in the Net Interest Income section of Management's Discussion and Analysis. Other significant balance sheet items, including securities, the allowance for loan losses and stockholders' equity, are discussed in separate sections of Management's Discussion and Analysis. There are no significant concerns that have arisen related to the Corporation's off-balance sheet loan commitments or outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2022, and management does not expect the amount of purchases of bank premises and equipment to have a material, detrimental effect on the Corporation's financial condition in 2023.

Table VII shows the composition of the loan portfolio at year-end from 2018 through 2022. The significant loan growth in 2019 and 2020 reflects the impact of acquisitions. After a reduction in outstanding loans at December 31, 2021 as compared to a year earlier, loan growth was robust in 2022 as the recorded investment in commercial loans was up $133,127,000 (13.6%), and residential mortgage loans were up $39,760,000 (7.0%), from year-end 2021. The volume of residential mortgage loans originated and sold into the secondary market fell significantly in 2022 as higher interest rates dampened market activity. In 2022, a substantial portion of new mortgage loans the Corporation originated were 5/1, 7/1 and 10/1 adjustable rate loans that were retained for investment on the balance sheet. At December 31, 2022, commercial loans represented approximately 64% of the portfolio while residential mortgage loans totaled 35% of the portfolio.

While the Corporation's lending activities are primarily concentrated in its market areas, a portion of the Corporation's commercial loan segment consists of participation loans. Participation loans represent portions of larger commercial transactions for which other

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institutions are the "lead banks". Although not the lead bank, the Corporation conducts detailed underwriting and monitoring of participation loan opportunities. Participation loans are included in the "Commercial and industrial", "Commercial loans secured by real estate", "Political subdivisions" and "Other commercial" classes in the loan tables presented in this Form 10-K. Total participation loans outstanding amounted to $44,723,000 at December 31, 2022, down from $54,372,000 at December 31, 2021. As described in more detail in the Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses section of Management's Discussion and Analysis, the Corporation recorded partial charge-offs totaling $3,942,000 on a commercial real estate secured participation loan with a recorded investment of $2,654,000 at December 31, 2022. At December 31, 2022, the balance of participation loans outstanding includes a total of $13,563,000 to businesses located outside of the Corporation's market areas. Also, included within participation loans are "leveraged loans," meaning loans to businesses with minimal tangible book equity and for which the extent of collateral available is limited, though typically at the time of origination the businesses have demonstrated strong cash flow performance in their recent histories. Leveraged participation loans totaled $2,370,000 at December 31, 2022 and $7,469,000 at December 31, 2021.

The Corporation originates and sells residential mortgage loans to the secondary market through the MPF Xtra program administered by the Federal Home Loan Banks of Pittsburgh and Chicago. Residential mortgages originated and sold through the MPF Xtra program consist primarily of conforming, prime loans sold to the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), a quasi-government entity. The Corporation also originates and sells residential mortgage loans to the secondary market through the MPF Original program, administered by the Federal Home Loan Banks of Pittsburgh and Chicago. Residential mortgages originated and sold through the MPF Original program consist primarily of conforming, prime loans sold to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. The Corporation also may originate and sell larger-balance, nonconforming mortgages under the MPF Direct Program. The Corporation does not retain servicing rights for loans sold under the MPF Direct Program. Through December 31, 2022, the Corporation's activity under the MPF Direct Program has been minimal.

For loan sales originated under the MPF programs, the Corporation provides customary representations and warranties to investors that specify, among other things, that the loans have been underwritten to the standards established by the investor. The Corporation may be required to repurchase a loan and reimburse a portion of fees received or reimburse the investor for a credit loss incurred on a loan, if it is determined that the representations and warranties have not been met. Such repurchases or reimbursements generally result from an underwriting or documentation deficiency. At December 31, 2022, the total outstanding balance of loans the Corporation has repurchased as a result of identified instances of noncompliance amounted to $1,515,000, and the corresponding total outstanding balance of repurchased loans at December 31, 2021 was $1,571,000.

At December 31, 2022, outstanding balances of loans sold and serviced through the MPF Xtra and Original programs totaled $325,677,000, including loans sold through the MPF Xtra program of $155,506,000 and loans sold through the Original program of $170,171,000. At December 31, 2021, outstanding balances of loans sold and serviced through the two programs totaled $334,741,000, including loans sold through the MPF Xtra program of $165,668,000 and loans sold through the Original Program of $169,073,000. Based on the fairly limited volume of required repurchases to date, no allowance has been established for representation and warranty exposures as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

For loans sold under the Original program, the Corporation provides a credit enhancement whereby the Corporation would assume credit losses in excess of a defined First Loss Account ("FLA") balance, up to specified amounts. The FLA is funded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh based on a percentage of the outstanding balance of loans sold. At December 31, 2022, the Corporation's maximum credit enhancement obligation under the MPF Original Program was $6,392,000, and the Corporation has recorded a related allowance for credit losses in the amount of $425,000 which is included in accrued interest and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2021, the Corporation's maximum credit enhancement obligation under the MPF Original Program was $8,656,000, and the related allowance for credit losses was $635,000. Income related to providing the credit enhancement (included in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income) totaled $292,000 in 2022, $348,000 in 2021 and $227,000 in 2020. A credit for losses related to the credit enhancement obligation (included in other noninterest expense in the consolidated statements of income) of $172,000 was recorded in 2022 as compared to a provision for losses of $135,000 in 2021 and $167,000 in 2020. The Corporation does not provide a credit enhancement for loans sold through the Xtra program.

The Corporation is a participating SBA lender. Under the terms of its arrangements with the SBA, the Corporation may originate loans to commercial borrowers, with full-or-partial guarantees by the SBA, subject to the SBA's underwriting and documentation requirements. Pursuant to an acquisition, the Corporation acquired loans with partial SBA guarantees, or in some cases, loans where the SBA-guaranteed portion of the loans had been sold back to the SBA subject to ongoing compliance with SBA underwriting and documentation requirements. As part of its due diligence, the Corporation reviewed all the purchased loans originated through the

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various SBA loan programs as of July 1, 2020 and recorded an allowance for SBA claim adjustments. Determination of the allowance was subjective in nature and was based on the Corporation's assessment of the credit quality of the loans and the quality of the documentation supporting compliance with SBA requirements. The Corporation's total exposure related to SBA guarantees on purchased loans was $4,847,000 at December 31, 2022 and $12,856,000 at December 31, 2021 with an allowance for SBA claim adjustments (included in accrued interest and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets) of $90,000 at December 31, 2022 and $457,000 at December 31, 2021. In 2022, the Corporation recorded a reduction in other noninterest expense of $367,000 representing amounts realized on SBA claims in excess of prior estimates, as compared to reductions of $236,000 in 2021 and $70,000 in 2020.

#### TABLE VII – Five-year Summary of Loans by Type

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| **(Dollars In Thousands)** | **2022** | **%**  | **2021** | **%**  | **2020** | **%**  | **2019** | **%**  | **2018** | **%** |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $682249 | 39.2 | $569840 | 36.4 | $531810 | 32.3 | $301227 | 25.5 | $162611 | 19.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 178271 | 10.2 | 159073 | 10.2 | 159577 | 9.7 | 126374 | 10.7 | 91856 | 11.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | 5 | 0.0  | 1356 | 0.1 | 132269 | 8.0 | 0  | 0.0  | 0  | 0.0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | 163 | 0.0  | 25508 | 1.6 | 0  | 0.0  | 0  | 0.0  | 0  | 0.0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Political subdivisions | 90719 | 5.2 | 81301 | 5.2 | 53221 | 3.2 | 53570 | 4.5 | 53263 | 6.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 73963 | 4.3 | 60579 | 3.9 | 42874 | 2.6 | 33555 | 2.8 | 11962 | 1.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 12950 | 0.7 | 11121 | 0.7 | 11736 | 0.7 | 12251 | 1.0 | 7146 | 0.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 55886 | 3.2 | 50089 | 3.2 | 55811 | 3.4 | 31070 | 2.6 | 7180 | 0.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 2435 | 0.1 | 2351 | 0.2 | 3164 | 0.2 | 4319 | 0.4 | 5659 | 0.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 14857 | 1.0 | 17153 | 1.0 | 17289 | 1.1 | 16535 | 1.4 | 13950 | 1.7 |
| Total commercial | 1111498 | 63.9 | 978371 | 62.5 | 1007751 | 61.2 | 578901 | 49.0 | 353627 | 42.7 |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 509782 | 29.3 | 483629 | 30.9 | 532947 | 32.4 | 510641 | 43.2 | 372339 | 45.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 24949 | 1.4 | 23314 | 1.5 | 27311 | 1.7 | 27503 | 2.3 | 25450 | 3.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 43798 | 2.5 | 39252 | 2.5 | 39301 | 2.4 | 33638 | 2.8 | 34319 | 4.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 30577 | 1.8 | 23151 | 1.5 | 20613 | 1.3 | 14798 | 1.3 | 24698 | 3.0 |
| Total residential mortgage | 609106 | 35.0 | 569346 | 36.4 | 620172 | 37.8 | 586580 | 49.6 | 456806 | 55.2 |
| Consumer | 19436 | 1.1 | 17132 | 1.1 | 16286 | 1.0 | 16741 | 1.4 | 17130 | 2.1 |
| Total | 1740040 | 100.0 | 1564849 | 100.0 | 1644209 | 100.0 | 1182222 | 100.0 | 827563 | 100.0 |
| Less: allowance for loan losses | (16615) |  | (13537) |  | (11385) |  | (9836) |  | (9309) |  |
| Loans, net | $1723425 |  | $1551312 |  | $1632824 |  | $1172386 |  | $818254 |  |

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#### TABLE VIII – LOAN MATURITY DISTRIBUTION

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| | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fixed-Rate Loans** | **Fixed-Rate Loans** | **Fixed-Rate Loans** | **Fixed-Rate Loans** | **Variable- or Adjustable-Rate Loans** | **Variable- or Adjustable-Rate Loans** | **Variable- or Adjustable-Rate Loans** | **Variable- or Adjustable-Rate Loans** | **All Loans** |
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **1 Year**<br>**or Less** | **1-5**<br>**Years** | **>5**<br>**Years** | <br>**Total** | **1 Year**<br>**or Less** | **1-5**<br>**Years** | **>5**<br>**Years** | <br>**Total** | <br>**Total** |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $40852 | $150581 | $108207 | $299640 | $139966 | $231502 | $11141 | $382609 | $682249 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 17765 | 40576 | 10334 | 68675 | 91796 | 17800 | 0  | 109596 | 178271 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | 0  | 5 | 0  | 5 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | 0  | 163 | 0  | 163 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 163 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Political subdivisions | 453 | 14372 | 68225 | 83050 | 1099 | 2804 | 3766 | 7669 | 90719 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 1887 | 3412 | 20926 | 26225 | 30122 | 15715 | 1901 | 47738 | 73963 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 47 | 1267 | 726 | 2040 | 1612 | 9264 | 34 | 10910 | 12950 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 1594 | 14367 | 10709 | 26670 | 4382 | 22519 | 2315 | 29216 | 55886 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 164 | 651 | 0  | 815 | 1056 | 564 | 0  | 1620 | 2435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 70 | 1178 | 2332 | 3580 | 8062 | 3215 | 0  | 11277 | 14857 |
| Total commercial | 62832 | 226572 | 221459 | 510863 | 278095 | 303383 | 19157 | 600635 | 1111498 |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 17378 | 41298 | 165471 | 224147 | 38340 | 116688 | 130607 | 285635 | 509782 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 248 | 2468 | 15936 | 18652 | 2778 | 3351 | 168 | 6297 | 24949 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 96 | 0  | 77 | 173 | 43496 | 0  | 129 | 43625 | 43798 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 0  | 109 | 4373 | 4482 | 12967 | 579 | 12549 | 26095 | 30577 |
| Total residential mortgage | 17722 | 43875 | 185857 | 247454 | 97581 | 120618 | 143453 | 361652 | 609106 |
| Consumer | 5963 | 9796 | 2786 | 18545 | 891 | 0  | 0  | 891 | 19436 |
| Total | $86517 | $280243 | $410102 | $776862 | $376567 | $424001 | $162610 | $963178 | $1740040 |

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#### PROVISION AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses that represents management's estimate of the losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date and recorded as a reduction of the investment in loans. Notes 1 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements provide an overview of the process management uses for evaluating and determining the allowance for loan losses.

While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, changes in economic conditions may necessitate revisions in future years. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination.

The allowance for loan losses was $16,615,000 at December 31, 2022, up from $13,537,000 at December 31, 2021. Table X shows total specific allowances on impaired loans of $453,000 at December 31, 2022, down from $740,000 at December 31, 2021. Table X also shows the increase in the allowance in 2022 is mainly related to commercial loans, as the collectively evaluated portion of the allowance related to the commercial segment increased to $10,845,000 at December 31, 2022 from $7,553,000 at December 31, 2021. Table X also shows that the allowance has increased at each year-end from 2018 through 2022, reflecting the impact of loan growth and other factors, though the total specific allowance on individually impaired loans has decreased each year.

Table XI shows the allowance for loan losses totaled 0.95% of gross loans outstanding at December 31, 2022, up from 0.87% at December 31, 2021. This ratio declined in 2019 and again in 2020 when loans acquired in business combinations were recorded at their initial fair values, including an estimated adjustment for credit losses, with no allowance initially recorded on those loans. Accordingly, the allowance as a percentage of loans dipped from 1.12% at December 31, 2018 to 0.83% at December 31, 2019 following the Monument acquisition and then to 0.69% at December 31, 2020 following the Covenant acquisition. Table XI also shows that the total of the allowance and the credit adjustment on purchased non-impaired loans, as a percentage of total loans plus the credit adjustment, was 1.06% at December 31, 2022, in line with ratios from the previous years.

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The provision (credit) for loan losses by segment for 2022, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

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| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Commercial | $7097 | $3427 | $3847 |
| Residential mortgage | (284) | 90 | 27 |
| Consumer | 113 | 58 | 39 |
| Unallocated | 329 | 86 | 0 |
| Total | $7255 | $3661 | $3913 |

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The provision for loan losses is further detailed as follows:

**Commercial segment**

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| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Net change in total specific allowance on impaired loans, adjusted for the effect of net charge-offs | $3805 | $1419 | $2215 |
| Increase (decrease) in collectively determined portion of the allowance attributable to: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in loan volume | 3180 | 1879 | 432 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in historical loss experience factors | 1341 | 129 | 831 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in qualitative factors | (1229) | 0  | 369 |
| Total provision for loan losses - Commercial segment | $7097 | $3427 | $3847 |

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**Residential mortgage segment**

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| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Net change in total specific allowance on impaired loans, adjusted for the effect of net charge-offs | $(19) | $(157) | $(58) |
| Increase (decrease) in collectively determined portion of the allowance attributable to: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in loan volume | 759 | 348 | (240) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in historical loss experience factors | (59) | (56) | (88) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in qualitative factors | (965) | (45) | 413 |
| Total (credit) provision for loan losses - Residential mortgage segment | $(284) | $90 | $27 |

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**Consumer segment**

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| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Net change in total specific allowance on impaired loans, adjusted for the effect of net charge-offs | $104 | $62 | $81 |
| (Decrease) increase in collectively determined portion of the allowance attributable to: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in loan volume | 35 | 14 | (30) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in historical loss experience factors | (13) | (23) | (15) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in qualitative factors | (13) | 5 | 3 |
| Total provision for loan losses - Consumer segment | $113 | $58 | $39 |

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**Total – All segments**

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| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Net change in total specific allowance on impaired loans, adjusted for the effect of net charge-offs | $3890 | $1324 | $2238 |
| Increase (decrease) in collectively determined portion of the allowance attributable to: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in loan volume | 3974 | 2241 | 162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in historical loss experience factors | 1269 | 50 | 728 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in qualitative factors | (2207) | (40) | 785 |
| Sub-total | 6926 | 3575 | 3913 |
| Unallocated | 329 | 86 | 0 |
| Total provision for loan losses - All segments | $7255 | $3661 | $3913 |

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In 2022, the provision includes the impact of partial charge-offs totaling $3,942,000 on a commercial real estate secured participation loan to a borrower in the health care industry. The charge-offs resulted from the borrower's default due to deterioration in financial performance. The recorded investment in the loan at December 31, 2022 (principal balance, net of partial charge-offs) was $2,654,000

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based on a settlement agreement reached with the borrower. At March 7, 2023, after the impact of payments received pursuant to the settlement agreement, the recorded investment in the loan was $474,000. The 2022 provision also includes $1,269,000 related to a net increase in historical loss factors, most of which resulted from the partial charge-offs just described. Further, the 2022 provision includes $3,974,000 attributable to increases in loan volume resulting from significant loan growth, particularly for the commercial segment, as well as an increase in the collectively determined portion of the allowance related to management's updated assessment of purchased performing loans. In 2022, changes in qualitative factors resulted in a reduction in the provision of $2,207,000, including reductions of $1,229,000 related to the commercial segment and $965,000 related to the residential mortgage segment. The reduction in the provision from changes in qualitative factors reflects management's assessment that despite concerns that have arisen related to a limited number of commercial loans, the overall credit quality of the portfolio has been improving over the past several quarters.

In the tables immediately above, the portion of the net change in the collectively determined allowance attributable to loan growth was determined by applying the historical loss experience and qualitative factors used in the allowance calculation at the end of the preceding period to the net increase or reduction in loans outstanding (excluding loans specifically evaluated for impairment) for the period.

The effect on the provision of changes in historical loss experience and qualitative factors, as shown in the tables above, was determined by: (1) calculating the net change in each factor used in determining the allowance at the end of the period as compared to the preceding period, and (2) applying the net change in each factor to the outstanding balance of loans at the end of the preceding period (excluding loans specifically evaluated for impairment).

In 2022, net charge-offs were $4,177,000, including recoveries of $68,000 and charge-offs of $4,245,000. Table XII shows the average rate of net charge-offs as a percentage of loans was 0.26% in 2022, up from the annual average rates for the previous 4 years ranging from a high of 0.16% in 2020 to a low of 0.02% in 2018 and the 5-year average of 0.13%.

Table XI presents information related to past due and impaired loans, and loans that have been modified under terms that are considered TDRs. At December 31, 2022, impaired loans totaled $19,358,000, up from $15,734,000 at December 31, 2021. Similarly, total nonperforming loans of $25,322,000 at December 31, 2022 was up from $21,218,000 at December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2022, advances to a commercial borrower under lines of credit totaling $10,799,000 were classified as impaired and nonaccrual. Based on an estimate of the liquidation value of business assets that collateralize the lines of credit, there was no specific allowance recorded on these advances at December 31, 2022. Total nonperforming loans as a percentage of outstanding loans was 1.46% at December 31, 2022, up from 1.36% at December 31, 2021, and nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets was 1.04% at December 31, 2022, up from 0.94% at December 31, 2021. Table XI presents data at the end of each of the years ended December 31, 2018 through 2022. Table XI shows that the year-end ratio of total nonperforming loans as a percentage of loans ranged from a low of 0.88% in 2019 to a high of 1.94% in 2018 and the ratio of total nonperforming assets as a percentage of assets ranged from a low of 0.80% in 2019 to a high of 1.37% in 2018.

Over the period 2018-2022, each period includes a few large commercial relationships that have required significant monitoring and workout efforts. As a result, a limited number of relationships may significantly impact the total amount of allowance required on impaired loans, and may significantly impact the provision for loan losses and the amount of total charge-offs reported in any one period.

Management believes it has been conservative in its decisions concerning identification of impaired loans, estimates of loss, and nonaccrual status; however, the actual losses realized from these relationships could vary materially from the allowances calculated as of December 31, 2022.

Tables IX through XII present historical data related to loans and the allowance for loan losses.

As described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2023, the Corporation is adopting the required change in accounting for credit losses on loans receivable from an incurred loss methodology to an expected credit loss methodology commonly referred to as CECL. The allowance for credit losses will be based on the Corporation's historical loss experience, borrower characteristics, forecasts of future economic conditions and other relevant factors. The Corporation will also apply qualitative factors to account for information that may not be reflected in quantitatively derived results or other relevant factors to ensure the allowance reflects management's best estimate of current expected credit losses.

The Corporation is adopting CECL on January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective approach. Based on implementation efforts to date, management estimates CECL adoption will result in a reduction in retained earnings estimated at $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, net of

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tax. Management estimates CECL adoption will result in an increase in the allowance for credit losses of $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 over the balance in the allowance for loan losses of $16,615,000 at December 31, 2022.

The Corporation is in the process of finalizing its expected credit loss estimates and the operational and control structure supporting the process.

#### TABLE IX - ANALYSIS OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

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| **(Dollars In Thousands)** | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** | **2019** | **2018** |
| Balance, beginning of year | $13537 | $11385 | $9836 | $9309 | $8856 |
| Charge-offs: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial | (4092) | (1464) | (2343) | (6) | (165) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | 0  | (11) | 0  | (190) | (158) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer | (153) | (100) | (122) | (183) | (174) |
| Total charge-offs | (4245) | (1575) | (2465) | (379) | (497) |
| Recoveries: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial | 0  | 22 | 16 | 6 | 317 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | 19 | 6 | 44 | 12 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer | 49 | 38 | 41 | 39 | 41 |
| Total recoveries | 68 | 66 | 101 | 57 | 366 |
| Net charge-offs | (4177) | (1509) | (2364) | (322) | (131) |
| Provision for loan losses | 7255 | 3661 | 3913 | 849 | 584 |
| Balance, end of period | $16615 | $13537 | $11385 | $9836 | $9309 |
| Net charge-offs as a % of average loans | 0.26% | 0.09% | 0.16% | 0.03% | 0.02% |

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#### TABLE X - COMPONENTS OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

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| **(In Thousands)** | **As of December 31,**  | **As of December 31,**  | **As of December 31,**  | **As of December 31,**  | **As of December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** | **2019** | **2018** |
| ASC 310 - Impaired loans - individually evaluated | $453 | $740 | $925 | $1051 | $1605 |
| ASC 450 - Collectively evaluated: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial | 10845 | 7553 | 5545 | 3913 | 3102 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | 4073 | 4338 | 4091 | 4006 | 3870 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer | 244 | 235 | 239 | 281 | 233 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Unallocated | 1000 | 671 | 585 | 585 | 499 |
| Total Allowance | $16615 | $13537 | $11385 | $9836 | $9309 |

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**TABLE XI - PAST DUE AND IMPAIRED LOANS, NONPERFORMING ASSETS AND TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS (TDRs)**

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| **(Dollars In Thousands)** | **As of December 31,**  | **As of December 31,**  | **As of December 31,**  | **As of December 31,**  | **As of December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** | **2019** | **2018** |
| Impaired loans with a valuation allowance | $3460 | $6540 | $8082 | $3375 | $4851 |
| Impaired loans without a valuation allowance | 14871 | 2636 | 2895 | 1670 | 4923 |
| Purchased credit impaired loans | 1027 | 6558 | 6841 | 441 | 0  |
| Total impaired loans | $19358 | $15734 | $17818 | $5486 | $9774 |
| Total loans past due 30-89 days and still accruing | $7079 | $5106 | $5918 | $8889 | $7142 |
| Nonperforming assets: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased credit impaired loans | $1027 | $6558 | $6841 | $441 | $0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other nonaccrual loans | 22058 | 12441 | 14575 | 8777 | 13113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total nonaccrual loans | 23085 | 18999 | 21416 | 9218 | 13113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing | 2237 | 2219 | 1975 | 1207 | 2906 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total nonperforming loans | 25322 | 21218 | 23391 | 10425 | 16019 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Foreclosed assets held for sale (real estate) | 275 | 684 | 1338 | 2886 | 1703 |
| Total nonperforming assets | $25597 | $21902 | $24729 | $13311 | $17722 |
| Loans subject to troubled debt restructurings (TDRs): |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Performing | $571 | $288 | $166 | $889 | $655 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Nonperforming | 3856 | 5517 | 7285 | 1737 | 2884 |
| Total TDRs | $4427 | $5805 | $7451 | $2626 | $3539 |
| Total nonperforming loans as a % of loans | 1.46% | 1.36% | 1.42% | 0.88% | 1.94% |
| Total nonperforming assets as a % of assets | 1.04% | 0.94% | 1.10% | 0.80% | 1.37% |
| Allowance for loan losses as a % of total loans | 0.95% | 0.87% | 0.69% | 0.83% | 1.12% |
| Credit adjustment on purchased non-impaired loans and allowance for loan losses as a % of total loans and the credit adjustment (a) | 1.06% | 1.08% | 1.05% | 0.93% | 1.12% |
| Allowance for loan losses as a % of nonperforming loans | 65.61% | 63.80% | 48.67% | 94.35% | 58.11% |
| (a) Credit adjustment on purchased non-impaired loans at end of period | $1840 | $3335 | $5979 | $1216 | $0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan losses | 16615 | 13537 | 11385 | 9836 | 9309 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total credit adjustment on purchased non-impaired loans at end of period and allowance for loan losses (1) | $18455 | $16872 | $17364 | $11052 | $9309 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans receivable | $1740040 | $1564849 | $1644209 | $1182222 | $827563 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Credit adjustment on purchased non-impaired loans at end of period | 1840 | 3335 | 5979 | 1216 | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total (2) | $1741880 | $1568184 | $1650188 | $1183438 | $827563 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Credit adjustment on purchased non-impaired loans and allowance for loan losses as a % of total loans and the credit adjustment (1)/(2) | 1.06% | 1.08% | 1.05% | 0.93% | 1.12% |

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#### TABLE XII – FIVE-YEAR HISTORY OF LOAN LOSSES

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| **(Dollars In Thousands)** | **2022** |  | **2021** |  | **2020** |  | **2019** |  | **2018** |  | **Average** |  |
| Average gross loans | $1628094 |  | $1596756 |  | $1445098 |  | $1057559 |  | $822346 |  | $1309971 |  |
| Year-end gross loans | 1740040 |  | 1564849 |  | 1644209 |  | 1182222 |  | 827563 |  | $1391777 |  |
| Year-end allowance for loan losses | 16615 |  | 13537 |  | 11385 |  | 9836 |  | 9309 |  | $12136 |  |
| Year-end nonaccrual loans | 23085 |  | 18999 |  | 21416 |  | 9218 |  | 13113 |  | $17166 |  |
| Year-end loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing | 2237 |  | 2219 |  | 1975 |  | 1207 |  | 2906 |  | 2109 |  |
| Net charge-offs | 4177 |  | 1509 |  | 2364 |  | 322 |  | 131 |  | 1701 |  |
| Provision for loan losses | 7255 |  | 3661 |  | 3913 |  | 849 |  | 584 |  | 3252 |  |
| Earnings coverage of charge-offs  | 8 | x  | 26 | x  | 10 | x  | 76 | x  | 210 | x  | 17 | x |
| Allowance coverage of charge-offs  | 4 | x  | 9 | x  | 5 | x  | 31 | x  | 71 | x  | 7 | x |
| Net charge-offs as a % of provision for loan losses | 57.57 | % | 41.22 | % | 60.41 | % | 37.93 | % | 22.43 | % | 52.31 | % |
| Net charge-offs as a % of average gross loans | 0.26 | % | 0.09 | % | 0.16 | % | 0.03 | % | 0.02 | % | 0.13 | % |
| Income before income taxes on a fully taxable equivalent basis | 33576 |  | 38822 |  | 24192 |  | 24453 |  | 27564 |  | 29721 |  |

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#### CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Corporation's significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations as of December 31, 2022 include repayment obligations related to time deposits and borrowed funds. Information related to maturities of time deposits is provided in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements. Information related to maturities of borrowed funds is provided in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements. The Corporation's operating lease commitments with terms of one year or less and other commitments at December 31, 2022 are immaterial. Information concerning operating lease commitments with terms greater than one year is provided in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements. The Corporation's significant off-balance sheet arrangements include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Off-balance sheet arrangements are described in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements.

As described in more detail in the Financial Condition section of Management's Discussion and Analysis, the Corporation sells residential mortgage loans for which the Corporation provides customary representations and warranties to investors that specify, among other things, that the loans have been underwritten to the standards established by the investor. The Corporation may be required to repurchase a loan and reimburse a portion of fees received or reimburse the investor for a credit loss incurred on a loan, if it is determined that the representations and warranties have not been met. At December 31, 2022, outstanding balances of such loans sold totaled $325,677,000.

Also, for loans sold under the MPF Original program, the Corporation provides a credit enhancement. At December 31, 2022, the Corporation's maximum credit enhancement obligation under the MPF Original Program was $6,392,000, and the Corporation has recorded a related allowance for credit losses in the amount of $425,000 which is included in "Accrued interest and other liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in the Financial Condition section of Management's Discussion and Analysis, the Corporation is a participating SBA lender and may originate loans to commercial borrowers, with full-or-partial guarantees by the SBA, subject to the SBA's underwriting and documentation requirements. In some cases, the Corporation may sell the SBA-guaranteed portion of the loan back to the SBA subject to ongoing compliance with SBA underwriting and documentation requirements. If it is determined that the ongoing compliance requirements are not met, the Corporation could be subject to claim adjustments on SBA guaranteed loans. At December 31, 2022, the Corporation's total exposure to SBA guarantees was $4,847,000 with a recorded claims adjustment allowance of $90,000, included in accrued interest and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

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#### LIQUIDITY
Liquidity is the ability to quickly raise cash at a reasonable cost. An adequate liquidity position permits the Corporation to pay creditors, compensate for unforeseen deposit fluctuations and fund unexpected loan demand. At December 31, 2022, the Corporation maintained overnight interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and other correspondent banks totaling $21,887,000.

The Corporation maintains overnight borrowing facilities with several correspondent banks that provide a source of day-to-day liquidity. Also, the Corporation maintains borrowing facilities with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, secured by various mortgage loans.

The Corporation has a line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Discount Window. Management intends to use this line of credit as a contingency funding source. As collateral for the line, the Corporation has pledged available-for-sale securities with a carrying value of $24,113,000 at December 31, 2022.

The Corporation's outstanding, available, and total credit facilities at December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

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|  | **Outstanding** | **Outstanding** | **Available** | **Available** | **Total Credit** | **Total Credit** |
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh | $150099 | $33311 | $689279 | $723557 | $839378 | $756868 |
| Federal Reserve Bank Discount Window | 0 | 0 | 23107 | 13642 | 23107 | 13642 |
| Other correspondent banks | 0 | 0 | 95000 | 45000 | 95000 | 45000 |
| Total credit facilities | $150099 | $33311 | $807386 | $782199 | $957485 | $815510 |

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At December 31, 2022, the Corporation's outstanding credit facilities with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh consisted of overnight borrowing of $77,000,000, long-term borrowings of $62,272,000 and letters of credit totaling $10,827,000. At December 31, 2021, the Corporation's outstanding credit facilities with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh consisted of long-term borrowings of $27,727,000 and letters of credit totaling $5,584,000.

Additionally, the Corporation uses "RepoSweep" arrangements to borrow funds from commercial banking customers on an overnight basis. If required to raise cash in an emergency situation, the Corporation could sell available-for-sale debt securities to meet its obligations. At December 31, 2022, the carrying value of available-for-sale debt securities in excess of amounts required to meet pledging or repurchase agreement obligations was $272,475,000.

Management believes the Corporation is well-positioned to meet its short-term and long-term obligations.

#### STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND CAPITAL ADEQUACY
Details concerning capital ratios at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are presented in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements. Management believes, as of December 31, 2022, that C&N Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject and maintains a capital conservation buffer (described in more detail below) that allows the Bank to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. Further, the Corporation's and C&N Bank's capital ratios at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 exceed the Corporation's Board policy threshold levels. Management expects C&N Bank to maintain capital levels that exceed the regulatory standards for well-capitalized institutions for the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future.

Future dividend payments and repurchases of common stock will depend upon maintenance of a strong financial condition, future earnings and capital and regulatory requirements. In addition, the Corporation and C&N Bank are subject to restrictions on the amount of dividends that may be paid without approval of banking regulatory authorities. These restrictions are described in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements. Further, although the Corporation is no longer subject to the specific consolidated capital requirements described herein, the Corporation's ability to pay dividends, repurchase stock or engage in other activities may be limited by the Federal Reserve if the Corporation fails to hold sufficient capital commensurate with its overall risk profile.

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To avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, a banking organization subject to the rule must hold a capital conservation buffer composed of common equity tier 1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements. The buffer is measured relative to risk-weighted assets. At December 31, 2022, the minimum risk-based capital ratios, and the capital ratios including the capital conservation buffer, are as follows:

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| Minimum common equity tier 1 capital ratio | 4.5% |
| Minimum common equity tier 1 capital ratio plus capital conservation buffer | 7.0% |
| Minimum tier 1 capital ratio | 6.0% |
| Minimum tier 1 capital ratio plus capital conservation buffer | 8.5% |
| Minimum total capital ratio | 8.0% |
| Minimum total capital ratio plus capital conservation buffer | 10.5% |

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A banking organization with a buffer greater than 2.5% over the minimum risk-based capital ratios would not be subject to additional limits on dividend payments or discretionary bonus payments; however, a banking organization with a buffer less than 2.5% would be subject to increasingly stringent limitations as the buffer approaches zero. Also, a banking organization is prohibited from making dividend payments or discretionary bonus payments if its eligible retained income is negative in that quarter and its capital conservation buffer ratio was less than 2.5% as of the beginning of that quarter. Eligible net income is defined as net income for the four calendar quarters preceding the current calendar quarter, net of any distributions and associated tax effects not already reflected in net income. A summary of payout restrictions based on the capital conservation buffer is as follows:

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| **Capital Conservation Buffer**<br>**(as a % of risk-weighted assets)** | **Maximum Payout**<br>**(as a % of eligible retained income)** |
| Greater than 2.5% | No payout limitation applies |
| ≤2.5% and >1.875% | 60% |
| ≤1.875% and >1.25% | 40% |
| ≤1.25% and >0.625% | 20% |
| ≤0.625% | 0% |

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At December 31, 2022, C&N Bank's Capital Conservation Buffer (determined based on the minimum total capital ratio) was 6.68%.

As described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation is adopting CECL on January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective approach. Based on implementation efforts to date, management estimates CECL adoption will result in a reduction in retained earnings estimated at $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, net of tax. Management estimates CECL adoption will result in an increase in the allowance for credit losses of $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 over the balance in the allowance for loan losses of $16,615,000 at December 31, 2022.

Banking regulators permit transitional relief of incremental capital requirements from CECL adoption by utilizing a 3-year optional phase-in. Management does not expect to utilize the phased-in approach and expects to record the entire cumulative effect adjustment against regulatory capital at the time of adoption.

The Corporation's total stockholders' equity is affected by fluctuations in the fair values of available-for-sale debt securities. The difference between amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, net of deferred income tax, is included in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income within stockholders' equity. Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income is excluded from the Bank's and Corporation's regulatory capital ratios. The balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities, net of deferred income tax, amounted to $50,370,000 at December 31, 2022 as compared to the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income related to unrealized gains on available-for-sale debt securities, net of deferred income tax of $4,809,000 at December 31, 2021 and $11,676,000 at December 31, 2020. The decrease in stockholders' equity in 2022 from the change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income resulted from an increase in interest rates. Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income are excluded from earnings and directly increase or decrease stockholders' equity. If available-for-sale debt securities are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, unrealized losses are recorded as a charge against earnings, and amortized cost for the affected securities is reduced. The securities section of Management's Discussion and Analysis and Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements provide additional information concerning management's evaluation of available-for-sale debt securities for other-than-temporary impairment at December 31, 2022.

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**ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK**

**MARKET RISK**

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices of the Corporation's financial instruments. In addition to the effects of interest rates, the market prices of the Corporation's available-for-sale debt securities are affected by fluctuations in the risk premiums (amounts of spread over risk-free rates) demanded by investors. Management attempts to limit the risk that economic conditions would force the Corporation to sell securities for realized losses by maintaining a strong capital position (discussed in the "Stockholders' Equity and Capital Adequacy" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis) and ample sources of liquidity (discussed in the "Liquidity" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis).

The Corporation's major category of market risk, interest rate risk, is discussed in the following section.

**INTEREST RATE RISK**

The Corporation uses a simulation model to calculate the potential effects of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income and the economic value of equity. For purposes of these calculations, the economic value of equity includes the discounted present values of financial instruments, such as securities, loans, deposits and borrowed funds, and the book values of nonfinancial assets and liabilities, such as premises and equipment and accrued expenses. The model measures and projects the amount of potential changes in net interest income, and calculates the discounted present value of anticipated cash flows of financial instruments, assuming an immediate increase or decrease in interest rates. Management ordinarily runs a variety of scenarios within a range of plus or minus 100-400 basis points of current rates.

The projected results based on the model includes the impact of estimates, at each level of interest rate change, regarding cash flows from principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and call activity on other investment securities. Further, the projected results are impacted by assumptions regarding the run-off and the extent of sensitivity to interest rate changes of deposits with no stated maturity (checking, savings and money market accounts). Actual results could vary significantly from these estimates, which could result in significant differences in the calculations of projected changes in net interest income and economic value of equity. Also, the model does not make estimates related to changes in the composition of the deposit portfolio that could occur due to rate competition, and the table does not necessarily reflect changes that management would make to realign the portfolio as a result of changes in interest rates.

The Corporation's Board of Directors has established policy guidelines for acceptable levels of interest rate risk, based on an immediate increase or decrease in interest rates. The policy limits acceptable fluctuations in net interest income from the baseline (flat rates) one-year scenario and variances in the economic value of equity from the baseline values based on current rates.

Table XIII, which follows this discussion, is based on the results of calculations performed using the simulation model as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The table shows the Corporation's net interest income profile is asset-sensitive, meaning net interest income increases in the upward rate scenarios and decreases in the downward rate scenarios. The table also shows that as of the respective dates, the changes in net interest income and changes in economic value were within the policy limits in all scenarios.

Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, available-for-sale debt securities are carried at fair value as of each balance sheet date. The difference between amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, net of deferred income tax, is included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders' equity. Increases in interest rates have caused the fair value of the Corporation's available-for-sale debt securities to decrease, resulting in an accumulated other comprehensive loss of $50.4 million at December 31, 2022. In contrast, most of the Corporation's other financial instruments, including loans receivable (held for investment), deposits and borrowed funds are carried on the balance sheet at historical cost without adjustment for the impact of changes in interest rates.

As noted above, for purposes of calculations based on the simulation model, the discounted present values of all of the Corporation's financial instruments are estimated for each interest rate shock scenario. As shown in Table XIII, the results of the simulation model indicate the economic value of equity would increase by 1.1% or less in all upward rate shock scenarios except for the +200 basis point scenario for which it would decrease by 0.1%. The economic value of equity would decrease in the downward rate shock scenarios. In

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the upward rate shock scenarios, although the value of securities and fixed rate loans would decline, the magnitude of the projected economic benefit from changes in the value of deposits would approximately offset the negative impact related to securities and loans. Conversely, in the downward rate shock scenarios, the magnitude of the negative impact to the value of nonmaturity deposits would exceed the amount of appreciation in the value of securities and loans.

**TABLE XIII – THE EFFECT OF HYPOTHETICAL CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES**

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| | **Period Ending December 31, 2023** | **Period Ending December 31, 2023** | **Period Ending December 31, 2023** | **Period Ending December 31, 2023** | **Period Ending December 31, 2023** |
| **December 31, 2022 Data**<br>**(In Thousands)**<br>**Basis Point**<br>**Change in Rates** | **Interest**<br>**Income** | **Interest**<br>**Expense** | **Net Interest**<br>**Income (NII)** | **NII**<br>**% Change** | **NII**<br>**Risk Limit** |
| +400 | $131145 | 34767 | $96378 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| +300 | 125127 | 30816 | 94311 | 6.6% | 20.0% |
| +200 | 119561 | 26864 | 92697 | 4.8% | 15.0% |
| +100 | 113703 | 22912 | 90791 | 2.6% | 10.0% |
| 0 | 107451 | 18961 | 88490 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| -100 | 101048 | 15516 | 85532 | (3.3)% | 10.0% |
| -200 | 94854 | 13240 | 81614 | (7.8)% | 15.0% |
|  | **Economic Value of Equity at December 31, 2022** | **Economic Value of Equity at December 31, 2022** | **Economic Value of Equity at December 31, 2022** |  |  |
|  | **Present** | **Present** | **Present** |  |  |
| **Basis Point** | **Value** | **Value** | **Value** |  |  |
| **Change in Rates** | **Equity** | **% Change** | **Risk Limit** |  |  |
| +400 | $498368 | 0.3% | 50.0% |  |  |
| +300 | 496186 | (0.1)% | 45.0% |  |  |
| +200 | 501422 | 1.0% | 35.0% |  |  |
| +100 | 501991 | 1.1% | 25.0% |  |  |
| 0 | 496650 | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| -100 | 485332 | (2.3)% | 25.0% |  |  |
| -200 | 468195 | (5.7)% | 35.0% |  |  |

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| | **Period Ending December 31, 2022** | **Period Ending December 31, 2022** | **Period Ending December 31, 2022** | **Period Ending December 31, 2022** | **Period Ending December 31, 2022** |
| **December 31, 2021 Data**<br>**(In Thousands)**<br>**Basis Point**<br>**Change in Rates** | **Interest**<br>**Income** | **Interest**<br>**Expense** | **Net Interest**<br>**Income (NII)** | **NII**<br>**% Change** | **NII**<br>**Risk Limit** |
| +400 | $98839 | 18142 | $80697 | 19.1% | 25.0% |
| +300 | 92438 | 15061 | 77377 | 14.2% | 20.0% |
| +200 | 86112 | 11981 | 74131 | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| +100 | 79740 | 8900 | 70840 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| 0 | 73536 | 5760 | 67776 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| -100 | 70118 | 4820 | 65298 | (3.7)% | 10.0% |
| -200 | 68824 | 4503 | 64321 | (5.1)% | 15.0% |
|  | **Economic Value of Equity at December 31, 2021** | **Economic Value of Equity at December 31, 2021** | **Economic Value of Equity at December 31, 2021** |  |  |
|  | **Present** | **Present** | **Present** |  |  |
| **Basis Point** | **Value** | **Value** | **Value** |  |  |
| **Change in Rates** | **Equity** | **% Change** | **Risk Limit** |  |  |
| +400 | $471951 | 14.1% | 50.0% |  |  |
| +300 | 459810 | 11.1% | 45.0% |  |  |
| +200 | 447354 | 8.1% | 35.0% |  |  |
| +100 | 431856 | 4.4% | 25.0% |  |  |
| 0 | 413767 | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| -100 | 388721 | (6.1)% | 25.0% |  |  |
| -200 | 365331 | (11.7)% | 35.0% |  |  |

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**ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)** | **December 31,** <br>**2022** | **December 31,** <br>**2021** |
| ASSETS |  |  |
| Cash and due from banks: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest-bearing | $25811 | $16729 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing | 29237 | 88219 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total cash and due from banks | 55048 | 104948 |
| Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 498033 | 517679 |
| Loans receivable | 1740040 | 1564849 |
| Allowance for loan losses | (16615) | (13537) |
| Loans, net | 1723425 | 1551312 |
| Bank-owned life insurance | 31214 | 30669 |
| Accrued interest receivable | 8653 | 7235 |
| Bank premises and equipment, net | 21574 | 20683 |
| Foreclosed assets held for sale | 275 | 684 |
| Deferred tax asset, net | 20884 | 5887 |
| Goodwill | 52505 | 52505 |
| Core deposit intangibles, net | 2877 | 3316 |
| Other assets | 39819 | 32730 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $2454307 | $2327648 |
| LIABILITIES |  |  |
| Deposits: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest-bearing | $563843 | $521206 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing | 1433750 | 1403854 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | 1997593 | 1925060 |
| Short-term borrowings | 80062 | 1803 |
| Long-term borrowings - FHLB advances | 62347 | 28042 |
| Senior notes, net | 14765 | 14701 |
| Subordinated debt, net | 24607 | 33009 |
| Accrued interest and other liabilities | 25608 | 23628 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 2204982 | 2026243 |
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |  |  |
| Preferred stock, $1,000 par value; authorized 30,000 shares; $1,000 liquidation |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;preference per share; no shares issued | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, par value $1.00 per share; authorized 30,000,000 shares; |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;issued 16,030,172 and outstanding 15,518,819 at December 31, 2022; |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;issued 16,030,172 and outstanding 15,759,090 at December 31, 2021 | 16030 | 16030 |
| Paid-in capital | 143950 | 144453 |
| Retained earnings | 151743 | 142612 |
| Treasury stock, at cost; 511,353 shares at December 31, 2022 and 271,082 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;shares at December 31, 2021 | (12520) | (6716) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (49878) | 5026 |
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 249325 | 301405 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $2454307 | $2327648 |

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**Consolidated Statements of Income**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  |
| <br>**(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| INTEREST INCOME |  |  |  |
| Interest and fees on loans: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | $78599 | $74549 | $67384 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 1965 | 1770 | 1768 |
| Income from available-for-sale debt securities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 8360 | 5114 | 5534 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 3001 | 2684 | 2143 |
| Other interest and dividend income | 722 | 384 | 331 |
| Total interest and dividend income | 92647 | 84501 | 77160 |
| INTEREST EXPENSE |  |  |  |
| Interest on deposits | 6638 | 4538 | 7231 |
| Interest on short-term borrowings | 429 | 23 | 367 |
| Interest on long-term borrowings - FHLB advances | 896 | 399 | 1291 |
| Interest on senior notes, net | 477 | 293 | 0  |
| Interest on subordinated debt, net | 1079 | 1309 | 706 |
| Total interest expense | 9519 | 6562 | 9595 |
| Net interest income | 83128 | 77939 | 67565 |
| Provision for loan losses | 7255 | 3661 | 3913 |
| Net interest income after provision for loan losses | 75873 | 74278 | 63652 |
| NONINTEREST INCOME |  |  |  |
| Trust revenue | 6994 | 7234 | 6321 |
| Brokerage and insurance revenue | 2291 | 1860 | 1486 |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | 5019 | 4633 | 4231 |
| Interchange revenue from debit card transactions | 4148 | 3855 | 3094 |
| Net gains from sale of loans | 757 | 3428 | 5403 |
| Loan servicing fees, net | 960 | 694 | (61) |
| Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance | 545 | 573 | 515 |
| Other noninterest income | 3698 | 3580 | 3355 |
| Realized gains on available-for-sale debt securities, net  | 20 | 24 | 169 |
| Total noninterest income | 24432 | 25881 | 24513 |
| NONINTEREST EXPENSE |  |  |  |
| Salaries and employee benefits | 41833 | 37603 | 33062 |
| Net occupancy and equipment expense | 5533 | 4984 | 4461 |
| Data processing and telecommunications expense | 6806 | 5903 | 5316 |
| Automated teller machine and interchange expense | 1601 | 1433 | 1231 |
| Pennsylvania shares tax | 1956 | 1951 | 1689 |
| Professional fees | 2005 | 2243 | 1692 |
| Loss on prepayment of borrowings | 0  | 0  | 1636 |
| Merger-related expenses | 0  | 0  | 7708 |
| Other noninterest expense | 8221 | 8355 | 8158 |
| Total noninterest expense | 67955 | 62472 | 64953 |
| Income before income tax provision | 32350 | 37687 | 23212 |
| Income tax provision | 5732 | 7133 | 3990 |
| NET INCOME | $26618 | $30554 | $19222 |
| EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC | $1.71 | $1.92 | $1.30 |
| EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED | $1.71 | $1.92 | $1.30 |

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**Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income**

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| | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  |
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Net income | $26618 | $30554 | $19222 |
| Available-for-sale debt securities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized holding (losses) gains on available-for-sale debt securities | (69828) | (8669) | 10504 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income | (20) | (24) | (169) |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income on available-for-sale debt securities | (69848) | (8693) | 10335 |
| Unfunded pension and postretirement obligations: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes from plan amendments and actuarial gains and losses | 389 | 140 | (49) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost | (42) | (17) | (29) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) on pension and postretirement obligations | 347 | 123 | (78) |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income before income tax | (69501) | (8570) | 10257 |
| Income tax related to other comprehensive loss (income) | 14597 | 1801 | (2153) |
| Net other comprehensive (loss) income | (54904) | (6769) | 8104 |
| Comprehensive (loss) income | $(28286) | $23785 | $27326 |

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**Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity**

**(In Thousands Except Share and Per Share Data)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | <br>**Common**<br>**Shares** | <br>**Treasury**<br>**Shares** | <br>**Common**<br>**Stock** | <br>**Paid-in**<br>**Capital** | <br>**Retained**<br>**Earnings** | **Accumulated**<br>**Other**<br>**Comprehensive**<br>**Income (Loss)** | <br>**Treasury**<br>**Stock** | <br>**Total** |
| **Balance, January 1, 2020** | **13934996** | **218551** | $**13935** | $**104519** | $**126480** | $**3691** | $**(4173)** | $**244452** |
| Net income |  |  |  |  | 19222 |  |  | 19222 |
| Other comprehensive income, net |  |  |  |  |  | 8104 |  | 8104 |
| Cash dividends declared on common stock, $1.08 per share |  |  |  |  | (15999) |  |  | (15999) |
| Shares issued for dividend reinvestment plan |  | (77525) |  | 34 |  |  | 1496 | 1530 |
| Shares issued from treasury and redeemed related to exercise of stock options |  | (10407) |  | (70) |  |  | 201 | 131 |
| Restricted stock granted |  | (70940) |  | (1370) |  |  | 1370 | 0  |
| Forfeiture of restricted stock |  | 5290 |  | 100 |  |  | (100) | 0  |
| Stock-based compensation expense |  |  |  | 1050 |  |  |  | 1050 |
| Purchase of restricted stock for tax withholding |  | 5862 |  |  |  |  | (163) | (163) |
| Shares issued for acquisition of Covenant Financial, Inc., net of equity issuance costs | 2047819 |  | 2048 | 39381 |  |  |  | 41429 |
| **Balance, December 31, 2020** | **15982815** | **70831** | **15983** | **143644** | **129703** | **11795** | **(1369)** | **299756** |
| Net income |  |  |  |  | 30554 |  |  | 30554 |
| Other comprehensive loss, net |  |  |  |  |  | (6769) |  | (6769) |
| Cash dividends declared on common stock, $1.11 per share |  |  |  |  | (17645) |  |  | (17645) |
| Shares issued for dividend reinvestment plan | 36368 | (31877) | 36 | 845 |  |  | 788 | 1669 |
| Shares issued from treasury and redeemed related to exercise of stock options |  | (13169) |  | (33) |  |  | 245 | 212 |
| Restricted stock granted | 10989 | (67402) | 11 | (1319) |  |  | 1308 | 0  |
| Forfeiture of restricted stock |  | 5290 |  | 102 |  |  | (102) | 0  |
| Stock-based compensation expense |  |  |  | 1214 |  |  |  | 1214 |
| Purchase of restricted stock for tax withholding |  | 8350 |  |  |  |  | (174) | (174) |
| Treasury stock purchases |  | 299059 |  |  |  |  | (7412) | (7412) |
| **Balance, December 31, 2021** | **16030172** | **271082** | **16030** | **144453** | **142612** | **5026** | **(6716)** | **301405** |
| Net income |  |  |  |  | 26618 |  |  | 26618 |
| Other comprehensive loss, net |  |  |  |  |  | (54904) |  | (54904) |
| Cash dividends declared on common stock, $1.12 per share |  |  |  |  | (17487) |  |  | (17487) |
| Shares issued for dividend reinvestment plan |  | (65470) |  | 8 |  |  | 1614 | 1622 |
| Shares issued from treasury and redeemed related to exercise of stock options |  | (9178) |  | (67) |  |  | 227 | 160 |
| Restricted stock granted |  | (78243) |  | (1932) |  |  | 1932 | 0  |
| Forfeiture of restricted stock |  | 10782 |  | 228 |  |  | (228) | 0  |
| Stock-based compensation expense |  |  |  | 1260 |  |  |  | 1260 |
| Purchase of restricted stock for tax withholding |  | 6964 |  |  |  |  | (175) | (175) |
| Treasury stock purchases |  | 375416 |  |  |  |  | (9174) | (9174) |
| **Balance, December 31, 2022** | **16030172** | **511353** | $**16030** | $**143950** | $**151743** | $**(49878)** | $**(12520)** | $**249325** |

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**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

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| | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  |
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| **CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $26618 | $30554 | $19222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for loan losses | 7255 | 3661 | 3913 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on prepayment of borrowings | 0  | 0  | 1636 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized gains on available-for-sale debt securities, net | (20) | (24) | (169) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net amortization of securities | 2760 | 2204 | 1570 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance | (545) | (573) | (515) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization of bank premises and equipment | 2389 | 2130 | 1981 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net accretion of purchase accounting adjustments | (1181) | (2124) | (2524) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 1260 | 1214 | 1050 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | (400) | (1381) | (361) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in fair value of servicing rights | (126) | 68 | 576 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gains on sales of loans, net | (757) | (3428) | (5403) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Origination of loans held for sale | (26231) | (105523) | (158909) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale | 27636 | 107797 | 163149 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets | (3532) | 186 | (2645) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities | (589) | 210 | 2473 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 62 | (127) | (260) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 34599 | 34844 | 24784 |
| **CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash and cash equivalents provided by business combination | 0  | 0  | 75955 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of certificates of deposit | (250) | (4500) | (2500) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from maturities of certificates of deposit | 2000 | 1240 | 740 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale debt securities | 4100 | 2027 | 28941 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from calls and maturities of available-for-sale debt securities | 58673 | 61684 | 94486 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of available-for-sale debt securities | (113715) | (243925) | (105354) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh stock | 11604 | 2517 | 8496 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh stock | (16459) | (2110) | (5146) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net (increase) decrease in loans | (178203) | 78746 | 1564 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from bank owned life insurance | 0 | 287 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment | 0 | 627 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of premises and equipment | (3288) | (1864) | (3137) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets | 647 | 1148 | 2262 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 203 | 228 | 273 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities | (234688) | (103895) | 96580 |
| **CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase in deposits | 72689 | 105381 | 86941 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings | 78259 | (18154) | (99969) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from long-term borrowings - FHLB advances | 50000 | 0  | 25891 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of long-term borrowings - FHLB advances | (15455) | (26095) | (54831) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net of issuance costs | 0 | 14663 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt, net of issuance costs | 0 | 24437 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Redemption of subordinated debt | (8500) | (8000) | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Sale of treasury stock | 160 | 212 | 131 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of treasury stock | (9349) | (7586) | (163) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common dividends paid | (15865) | (15976) | (14469) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | 151939 | 68882 | (56469) |
| **(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS** | (48150) | (169) | 64895 |
| **CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR** | 95848 | 96017 | 31122 |
| **CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR** | $47698 | $95848 | $96017 |

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**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  |
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| **SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Increase (decrease) in accrued purchase of available-for-sale debt securities | $2000 | $(994) | $994 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued income from life insurance claim | $0 | $0 | $279 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Assets acquired through foreclosure of real estate loans | $51 | $394 | $273 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $904 | $739 | $167 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest paid | $9497 | $8174 | $10742 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Income taxes paid | $5561 | $10098 | $3137 |
| **NONCASH INVESTING ASSETS ACQUIRED IN BUSINESS COMBINATION:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Available-for-sale debt securities | $0  | $0  | $10754  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans receivable | $0  | $0  | $464236  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bank-owned life insurance | $0  | $0  | $11170  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Foreclosed assets held for sale | $0  | $0  | $860  |
| **NONCASH FINANCING ACTIVITY RELATED TO BUSINESS COMBINATION:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued | $0  | $0  | $41429  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Liabilities assumed: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits | $0  | $0  | $481796  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings | $0  | $0  | $33950  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term borrowings | $0  | $0  | $30025  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt | $0  | $0  | $10091  |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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#### NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
**1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES**

**BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION –** The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Citizens & Northern Corporation and its subsidiaries, Citizens & Northern Bank ("C&N Bank"), Bucktail Life Insurance Company and Citizens & Northern Investment Corporation (collectively, "Corporation"), as well as C&N Bank's wholly-owned subsidiaries, C&N Financial Services, LLC and Northern Tier Holding LLC. C&N Bank is the sole member of C&N Financial Services, LLC and Northern Tier Holding LLC. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

**NATURE OF OPERATIONS –** The Corporation's principal office is located in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. The Corporation's operations are conducted in the Northern tier/Northcentral region of Pennsylvania and Southern tier of New York, Southeastern Pennsylvania (offices in Bucks and Chester Counties) and Southcentral Pennsylvania (offices in York and Lancaster counties).

The Corporation provides banking and related services to individual and corporate customers. Lending products include commercial, mortgage and consumer loans, as well as specialized instruments such as commercial letters-of-credit. Deposit products include various types of checking accounts, passbook and statement savings, money market accounts, interest checking accounts, Individual Retirement Accounts and certificates of deposit.

The Corporation provides wealth management services through its trust department, including administration of trusts and estates, retirement plans, and other employee benefit plans, and investment management services. The Corporation offers a variety of personal and commercial insurance products through C&N Financial Services, LLC. C&N Financial Services, LLC also offers mutual funds, annuities, educational savings accounts and other investment products through registered agents.

Management has determined that the Corporation has one reportable segment, "Community Banking." All of the Corporation's activities are interrelated, and each activity is dependent and assessed based on how each of the activities of the Corporation supports the others.

The Corporation is subject to competition from other financial institutions. It is also subject to regulation by certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examination by those regulatory authorities.

**USE OF ESTIMATES –** The financial information is presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). In preparing financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. In addition, these estimates and assumptions affect revenues and expenses in the financial statements and as such, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to change include: (1) the allowance for loan losses and (2) fair values of available-for-sale debt securities based on estimates from independent valuation services or from brokers.

**INVESTMENT SECURITIES –** Investment securities are accounted for as follows:

**Available-for-sale debt securities –** includes debt securities not classified as held-to-maturity or trading. Such securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported separately through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. Premiums on non-amortizing available-for-sale debt securities are amortized using the level yield method to the earliest call date, while discounts on non-amortizing securities are amortized to the maturity date. Premiums and discounts on amortizing securities (mortgage-backed securities) are amortized using the level yield method over the remaining contractual life of the securities, adjusted for actual prepayments. Realized gains and losses on sales of available-for-sale securities are computed on the basis of specific identification of the adjusted cost of each security. Securities within the available-for-sale portfolio may be used as part of the Corporation's asset and liability management strategy and may be sold in response to changes in interest rate risk, prepayment risk or other factors.

**Other-than-temporary impairment –** Credit-related declines in the fair value of available-for-sale debt securities that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition

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and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) the intent and ability of the Corporation to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value, and (4) whether the Corporation intends to sell the security or if it is more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. The credit-related impairment is recognized in earnings and is the difference between a security's amortized cost basis and the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the security's effective interest rate. For debt securities classified as held-to-maturity, if any, the amount of noncredit-related impairment is recognized in other comprehensive income and accreted over the remaining life of the debt security as an increase in the carrying value of the security.

**Marketable equity security** – The marketable equity security is carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

**Restricted equity securities** – Restricted equity securities consist primarily of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh stock, and are carried at cost and evaluated for impairment. Holdings of restricted equity securities are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets, and dividends received on restricted securities are included in Other Income in the consolidated statements of income.

**DERIVATIVES –** The Corporation is a party to derivative financial instruments. These financial instruments consist of interest rate swap agreements and risk participation agreements (RPAs) which contain master netting and collateral provisions designed to protect the party at risk.

Interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers were executed to enable the commercial banking customers to effectively exchange their floating interest rate exposures on loans into fixed interest rate exposures. Those interest rate swaps have been simultaneously economically hedged by offsetting interest rate swaps with a third party such that the Corporation has effectively exchanged its fixed interest rate exposures for floating rate exposures. These derivatives are not designated as hedges and are not speculative. Changes in the fair value of both the customer swaps and the offsetting swaps are recognized directly in earnings. Interest differentials paid or received under the swap agreements are reflected as adjustments to interest and fees on loans. The fair value of interest rate derivatives is included in the balance of other assets and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Corporation has entered into an RPA with another institutions as a means to assume a portion of the credit risk associated with a loan structure which includes a derivative instrument, in exchange for fee income commensurate with the risk assumed. This type of derivative is referred to as an "RPA In." The fair value of the RPA In is included in accrued interest and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

In an effort to reduce the credit risk associated with an interest rate swap agreement with a borrower for whom the Corporation has provided a loan structured with a derivative, the Corporation purchased an RPA from an institution participating in the facility in exchange for a fee commensurate with the risk shared. This type of derivative is referred to as an "RPA Out." The fair value of the RPA Out is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

Fees paid and received associated with RPAs, as well as changes in fair value of the related derivatives, are included in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

**LOANS HELD FOR SALE –** Mortgage loans held for sale are reported at the lower of cost or fair value, determined in the aggregate.

**LOANS RECEIVABLE –** Loans originated by the Corporation which management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are stated at unpaid principal balances, less the allowance for loan losses and net deferred loan fees. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination and commitment fees, as well as certain direct origination costs, are deferred and amortized as a yield adjustment over the lives of the related loans using the interest method.

The loans receivable portfolio is segmented into residential mortgage, commercial and consumer loans. The residential mortgage segment includes the following classes: first and junior lien residential mortgages, home equity lines of credit and residential construction loans. The most significant classes of commercial loans are commercial loans secured by real estate, non-real estate secured commercial and industrial loans, loans to political subdivisions, commercial construction, multi-family residential and loans secured by farmland.

Loans are placed on nonaccrual status for all classes of loans when, in the opinion of management, collection of interest is doubtful. Any unpaid interest previously accrued on those loans is reversed from income. Interest income is not recognized on specific impaired

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loans unless the likelihood of further loss is remote. Interest payments received on loans for which the risk of further loss is greater than remote are applied as a reduction of the loan principal balance. Interest income on other nonaccrual loans is recognized only to the extent of interest payments received. Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time (generally six months) and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. The past due status of all classes of loans receivable is determined based on contractual due dates for loan payments. Also, the amortization of deferred loan fees is discontinued when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status.

**PURCHASED LOANS –** The Corporation purchased loans in business combinations, some of which had, at the acquisition dates, shown evidence of credit deterioration since origination. The purchased loans that showed evidence of credit impairment were designated as the purchased credit impaired ("PCI") loans and were recorded at fair value, with no carryover of the allowance for loan losses. The PCI loans acquired are secured by real estate and the fair value of each loan at the acquisition date was determined based on the estimated proceeds to be derived from selling the collateral, net of selling costs. PCI loans were placed into nonaccrual status upon acquisition (and remained in nonaccrual status at December 31, 2022 and 2021) as the Corporation could not reasonably estimate cash flows expected to be collected in order to compute yield on the loans.

The excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is referred to as the accretable yield and is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable yield. The nonaccretable yield represents estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows require us to evaluate the need for an allowance for credit losses. Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows result in the reversal of a corresponding amount of the nonaccretable yield which we then reclassify as accretable yield that is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan using the interest method. Our evaluation of the amount of future cash flows that we expect to collect is performed in a similar manner as that used to determine our allowance for credit losses. Charge-offs of the principal amount on acquired loans would be first applied to the nonaccretable yield portion of the fair value adjustment.

**ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES –** The allowance for loan losses represents management's estimate of losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date and is recorded as a reduction to loans. The allowance for loan losses is increased by the provision for loan losses, and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. All, or part, of the principal balance of loans receivable are charged off to the allowance as soon as it is determined that the collection of all, or part, of the principal balance is highly unlikely. Non-residential consumer loans are generally charged off no later than when they are 120 days past due on a contractual basis, or earlier in the event of bankruptcy or if there is an amount deemed uncollectible.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance. The allowance is based on the Corporation's past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination. In the process of evaluating the loan portfolio, management also considers the Corporation's exposure to losses from unfunded loan commitments. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, management determined that no allowance for credit losses related to unfunded loan commitments was required.

The allowance consists primarily of two major components – (1) a specific component based on a detailed assessment of certain larger loan relationships, mainly commercial purpose, determined on a loan-by-loan basis; and (2) a general component for the remainder of the portfolio based on a collective evaluation of pools of loans with similar risk characteristics. The general component is assigned to each pool of loans based on both historical net charge-off experience, and an evaluation of certain qualitative factors. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management's estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the above methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.

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The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired based on a detailed assessment of certain larger loan relationships evaluated by a management committee referred to as the Watch List Committee. Specific loan relationships are identified for evaluation based on the related credit risk rating. For individual loans classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the collateral value less estimated selling costs, present value of discounted cash flows or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.

The scope of loans reviewed individually each quarter to determine if they are impaired include all commercial loan relationships greater than $200,000 and any residential mortgage or consumer loans of $400,000 or more for which there is at least one extension of credit graded Special Mention, Substandard or Doubtful. Loans that are individually reviewed, but which are determined to not be impaired, are combined with all remaining loans that are not reviewed on a specific basis, and such loans are included within larger pools of loans based on similar risk and loss characteristics for purposes of determining the general component of the allowance. All loans classified as troubled debt restructurings (TDR) and all commercial loan relationships less than $200,000 or other loan relationships less than $400,000 in the aggregate, but with an estimated loss of $100,000 or more, are individually evaluated for impairment.

The general component covers pools of loans by loan class including commercial loans not considered individually impaired, as well as smaller balance homogeneous classes of loans, such as residential real estate, home equity lines of credit and other consumer loans. Accordingly, the Corporation generally does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures, unless such a loan: (1) is subject to a restructuring agreement, (2) has an outstanding balance of $400,000 or more and a credit grade of Special Mention, Substandard or Doubtful, or (3) has an estimated loss of $100,000 or more. The pools of loans for each loan segment are evaluated for loss exposure based upon average historical net charge-off rates, adjusted for qualitative factors. The time period used in determining the average historical net charge-off rate for each loan class is based on management's evaluation of an appropriate time period that captures an historical loss experience relevant to the current portfolio. Qualitative risk factors (described in the following paragraph) are evaluated for the impact on each of the three distinct segments (residential mortgage, commercial and consumer) within the loan portfolio. Each qualitative factor is assigned a value to reflect improving, stable or declining conditions based on management's judgment using relevant information available at the time of the evaluation. Any adjustments to the factors are supported by a narrative documentation of changes in conditions accompanying the allowance for loan losses calculation.

The qualitative factors used in the general component calculations are designed to address credit risk characteristics associated with each segment. The Corporation's credit risk associated with all of the segments is significantly impacted by these factors, which include economic conditions within its market area, the Corporation's lending policies, changes or trends in the portfolio, risk profile, competition, regulatory requirements and other factors.

Purchased loans that did not show evidence of credit deterioration at the acquisition dates were initially recorded at fair value, including a discount for credit losses reflecting an estimate of the present value of credit losses based on market expectations. The general component of the allowance on purchased loans is evaluated separately from the rest of the portfolio. This evaluation includes consideration of the qualitative risk factors described above as well as the remaining purchased discount.

Loans are classified as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record and the amount of shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial loans by the fair value of the collateral (if the loan is collateral dependent), by future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective rate or by the loan's observable market price.

For commercial loans secured by real estate, estimated fair values are determined primarily through third-party appraisals. When a real estate secured loan becomes impaired, a decision is made regarding whether an updated certified appraisal of the real estate is necessary. This decision is based on various considerations, including the age of the most recent appraisal, the loan-to-value ratio based on the original appraisal and the condition of the property. Appraised values are discounted to arrive at the estimated selling price of the collateral, which is considered to be the estimated fair value. The discounts also include estimated costs to sell the property.

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For commercial and industrial loans secured by non-real estate collateral, such as accounts receivable, inventory and equipment, estimated fair values are determined based on the borrower's financial statements, inventory reports, accounts receivable aging data or equipment appraisals or invoices. Indications of value from these sources are generally discounted based on the age of the financial information or the quality of the assets.

Loans whose terms are modified are classified as troubled debt restructurings if the Corporation grants such borrowers concessions and it is deemed that those borrowers are experiencing financial difficulty. Concessions granted under a troubled debt restructuring generally involve reductions in required payments, an extension of a loan's stated maturity date or a temporary reduction in interest rate. Loans classified as troubled debt restructurings are designated as impaired. Nonaccrual troubled debt restructurings may be restored to accrual status if the ultimate collectability of principal and interest payments under the modified terms is not in doubt, and there has been a period (generally, for at least six consecutive months) of satisfactory payment performance by the borrower either immediately before or after the restructuring.

**BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT –** Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Repair and maintenance expenditures which extend the useful lives of assets are capitalized, and other repair and maintenance expenditures are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization expense is computed using the straight-line method.

**IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS –** The Corporation reviews long-lived assets, such as premises and equipment and intangibles, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. These changes in circumstances may include a significant decrease in the market value of an asset or the manner in which an asset is used. If there is an indication the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from use of the asset are estimated. If the sum of the expected cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset, a loss is recognized for the difference between the carrying value and fair market value of the asset.

**FORECLOSED ASSETS HELD FOR SALE –** Foreclosed assets held for sale consist of real estate acquired by foreclosure and are initially recorded at fair value, less estimated selling costs, establishing a new cost basis.

**GOODWILL –** Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisitions over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is tested at least annually at December 31 for impairment, or more often if events or circumstances indicate there may be impairment. The Corporation has the option of performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether any further quantitative testing for impairment is necessary. The option of whether or not to perform a qualitative assessment is made annually.

**CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES –** Amortization of core deposit intangibles is calculated using an accelerated method. In determining amortization using the accelerated method for any given period, the amount of expected cash flows for that period that were used in determining the acquisition-date fair value is divided by the total amount of expected cash flows over the life of the asset. That percentage is multiplied by the initial carrying amount of the asset to arrive at amortization expense for that period. If the Corporation's cash flow patterns differ significantly from the initial estimates, the amortization schedule would be adjusted prospectively.

**SERVICING RIGHTS** – The estimated fair value of servicing rights related to mortgage loans sold and serviced by the Corporation is recorded as an asset upon the sale of such loans. The valuation of servicing rights is adjusted quarterly, with changes in fair value included in Loan Servicing Fees, Net, in the consolidated statements of income. Significant inputs to the valuation include expected net servicing income to be received, the expected life of the underlying loans and the discount rate. The servicing rights asset is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

**INCOME TAXES** – Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases given the provisions of the enacted tax laws. Deferred tax assets are reduced, if necessary, by the amount of such benefits that are not expected to be realized based upon available evidence. Tax benefits from investments in limited partnerships that have qualified for federal low-income tax credits are recognized as a reduction in the provision for income tax over the term of the investment using the effective yield method. The Corporation includes income tax penalties in the provision for income tax. The Corporation has no accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits.

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**STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS** – The Corporation's stock-based compensation policy applies to all forms of stock-based compensation including stock options and restricted stock. All stock-based compensation is accounted for under the fair value method as required by U.S. GAAP. The expense associated with stock-based compensation is recognized over the vesting period of each individual arrangement.

The fair value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model. The fair value of restricted stock is based on the current market price on the date of grant.

**TREASURY STOCK –** Common stock held in treasury is accounted for using the cost method, which treats stock held in treasury as a reduction to total stockholders' equity. The shares may be purchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time depending upon market conditions and other factors**.**

**OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS –** In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they become payable.

**CASH FLOWS –** The Corporation utilizes the net reporting of cash receipts and cash payments for certain deposit and lending activities. Cash equivalents include federal funds sold and all cash and amounts due from depository institutions and interest-bearing deposits in other banks with original maturities of three months or less.

**REVENUE RECOGNITION –** The Corporation generally fully satisfies its performance obligations on its contracts with customers as services are rendered and the transaction prices are typically fixed; charged either on a periodic basis or based on activity. Because performance obligations are satisfied as services are rendered and the transaction prices are fixed, there is little judgment involved in the determination of the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers.

Additional disclosures related to the Corporation's largest sources of noninterest income within the consolidated statements of income from contracts with customers that are subject to Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606 are as follows:

**Trust and financial management revenue –** C&N Bank's trust department provides a wide range of financial services, including wealth management services for individuals, businesses and retirement funds, administration of 401(k) and other retirement plans, retirement planning, estate planning and estate settlement services. Trust clients are located primarily within the Corporation's geographic markets. Assets held in a fiduciary capacity by C&N Bank are not the Corporation's assets and are therefore not included in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of trust assets under management was approximately $1,063,615,000 at December 31, 2022 and $1,232,919,000 at December 31, 2021. Trust revenue is included within noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

Trust revenue is recorded on a cash basis, which is not materially different from the accrual basis. The majority (approximately 83%, based on annual 2022 results) of trust revenue is earned and collected monthly, with the amount determined based on a percentage of the fair value of the trust assets under management. Wealth management fees are contractually agreed with each customer, and fee levels vary based mainly on the size of assets under management. The services provided under such a contract represent a single performance obligation under the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) because it embodies a series of distinct goods or services that are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer to the customer. None of the contracts with trust customers provide for incentive-based fees. In addition to wealth management fees, trust revenue includes fees for provision of services, including employee benefit plan administration, tax return preparation and estate planning and settlement. Fees for such services are billed based on contractual arrangements or established fee schedules and are typically billed upon completion of providing such services. The costs of acquiring trust customers are incremental and recognized within noninterest expense in the consolidated statements of income.

**Service charges on deposit accounts** – Deposits are included as liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Service charges on deposit accounts include: overdraft fees, which are charged when customers overdraw their accounts beyond available funds; automated teller machine (ATM) fees charged for withdrawals by deposit customers from other financial institutions' ATMs; and a variety of other monthly or transactional fees for services provided to retail and business customers, mainly associated with checking accounts. All deposit liabilities are considered to have one-day terms and therefore related fees are recognized in income at the time when the services are provided to the customers. Incremental costs of obtaining deposit contracts are not significant and are recognized as expense when incurred within noninterest expense in the consolidated statements of income.

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**Interchange revenue from debit card transactions –** The Corporation issues debit cards to consumer and business customers with checking, savings or money market deposit accounts. Debit card and ATM transactions are processed via electronic systems that involve several parties. The Corporation's debit card and ATM transaction processing is executed via contractual arrangements with payment processing networks, a processor and a settlement bank. As described above, all deposit liabilities are considered to have one-day terms and therefore interchange revenue from customers' use of their debit cards to initiate transactions are recognized in income at the time when the services are provided and related fees received in the Corporation's deposit account with the settlement bank. Incremental costs associated with ATM and interchange processing are recognized as expense when incurred within noninterest expense in the consolidated statements of income.

2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issues ASUs to the FASB ASC. This section provides a summary description of recent ASUs that have significant implications (elected or required) within the consolidated financial statements, or that management expects may have a significant impact on financial statements issued in the foreseeable future.

#### Recent Accounting Pronouncements – Adopted
ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The amendments in Update 2020-04 are elective and apply to all entities that have contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The guidance includes a general principle that permits an entity to consider contract modifications due to reference rate reform to be an event that does not require contract remeasurement at the modification date or reassessment of a previous accounting determination. Some specific optional expedients are as follows:

● Simplifies accounting for contract modifications, including modifications to loans receivable and debt, by prospectively adjusting the effective interest rate.

● Simplifies the assessment of hedge effectiveness and allows hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform to continue.

The Corporation has elected to apply the optional expedients prospectively for applicable loan and other contracts, and implementation of this election did not have a material effect on the Corporation's financial position or results of operations.

#### Recently Issued But Not Yet Effective Accounting Pronouncements
ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), as modified by subsequent ASUs, changes accounting for credit losses on loans receivable and debt securities from an incurred loss methodology to an expected credit loss methodology commonly referred to as "CECL." In addition, CECL amends the accounting for credit losses on debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The allowance for credit losses will be based on the Corporation's historical loss experience, borrower characteristics, forecasts of future economic conditions and other relevant factors. The Corporation will also apply qualitative factors to account for information that may not be reflected in quantitatively derived results or other relevant factors to ensure the allowance reflects management's best estimate of current expected credit losses.

The Corporation is adopting CECL on January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective approach. Based on implementation efforts to date, management estimates CECL adoption will result in a reduction in retained earnings estimated at $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, net of tax. Management estimates CECL adoption will result in an increase in the allowance for credit losses of $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 over the balance in the allowance for loan losses of $16,615,000 at December 31, 2022.

The Corporation is in the process of finalizing its expected credit loss estimates and the operational and control structure supporting the process.

Banking regulators permit transitional relief of incremental capital requirements from CECL adoption by utilizing a 3-year optional phase-in. Management does not expect to utilize the phased-in approach and expects to record the entire cumulative effect adjustment against regulatory capital at the time of adoption.

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ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. This update reduces the complexity of accounting for TDRs by eliminating certain accounting guidance, enhancing disclosures and improving the consistency of vintage disclosures. The Corporation will adopt ASU 2022-02 on January 1, 2023. The Corporation does not expect the adoption of ASU 2022-02 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

3. BUSINESS COMBINATION

On July 1, 2020, the Corporation completed its acquisition of Covenant Financial, Inc. ("Covenant"), which operated banking offices in Bucks and Chester Counties of Pennsylvania. In connection with the transaction, the Corporation recorded goodwill of $24.1 million and a core deposit intangible asset of $3.1 million. Total loans acquired on July 1, 2020 were valued at $464.2 million, while total deposits assumed were valued at $481.8 million, borrowings were valued at $64.0 million and subordinated debt was valued at $10.1 million. The Corporation acquired available-for-sale debt securities valued at $10.8 million and bank-owned life insurance valued at $11.2 million. The assets purchased and liabilities assumed in the merger were recorded at their estimated fair values at the time of closing, subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date. There were no adjustments to the fair value measurements of assets acquired or liabilities assumed subsequent to December 31, 2020.

Merger-related expenses related to the acquisition of Covenant totaled $7,708,000 in 2020. There were no merger-related expenses in 2021 and 2022.

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4. PER SHARE DATA

Basic earnings per common share are calculated using the two-class method to determine income attributable to common shareholders. Unvested restricted stock awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends are considered participating securities under the two-class method. Distributed dividends and an allocation of undistributed net income to participating securities reduce the amount of income attributable to common shareholders. Income attributable to common shareholders is then divided by weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period to determine basic earnings per common share.

Diluted earnings per common share are calculated under the more dilutive of either the treasury method or the two-class method. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using weighted-average common shares outstanding, plus weighted-average common shares available from the exercise of all dilutive stock options, less the number of shares that could be repurchased with the proceeds of stock option exercises based on the average share price of the Corporation's common stock during the period.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)** | **Years Ended** | **Years Ended** | **Years Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| **Basic** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $26618 | $30554 | $19222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities | (237) | (241) | (116) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net income attributable to common shares | $26381 | $30313 | $19106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding | 15455432 | 15765639 | 14743386 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Basic earnings per common share (a) | $1.71 | $1.92 | $1.30 |
| **Diluted** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net income attributable to common shares | $26381 | $30313 | $19106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding | 15455432 | 15765639 | 14743386 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Dilutive effect of potential common stock arising from stock options | 3099 | 6316 | 3662 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding | 15458531 | 15771955 | 14747048 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted earnings per common share (a) | $1.71 | $1.92 | $1.30 |
| Weighted-average nonvested restricted shares outstanding | 138617 | 125539 | 89718 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Basic and diluted earnings per share under the two-class method are determined on net income reported on the income statement less earnings allocated to nonvested restricted shares with nonforfeitable dividends (participating securities).

Anti-dilutive stock options are excluded from net income per share calculations. There were no anti-dilutive instruments in 2022 or 2021. Weighted-average common shares available from anti-dilutive instruments totaled 32,538 shares in 2020.

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5. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Comprehensive income (loss) is the total of (1) net income, and (2) all other changes in equity from non-stockholder sources, which are referred to as other comprehensive income (loss). The components of other comprehensive income (loss), and the related tax effects, are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | | | |
|  | **Before-Tax**<br>**Amount** | **Income Tax**<br>**Effect** | **Net-of-Tax**<br>**Amount** |
| **2022** |  |  |  |
| Available-for-sale debt securities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale debt securities | $(69828) | $14665 | $(55163) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification adjustment for (gains) realized in income | (20) | 4  | (16) |
| Other comprehensive loss from available-for-sale debt securities | (69848) | 14669  | (55179) |
| Unfunded pension and postretirement obligations: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes from plan amendments and actuarial gains and losses | 389 | (81) | 308 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost  | (42) | 9 | (33) |
| Other comprehensive income on unfunded retirement obligations | 347 | (72) | 275 |
| Total other comprehensive loss | $(69501) | $14597 | $(54904) |
| **2021** |  |  |  |
| Available-for-sale debt securities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale debt securities | $(8669) | $1821 | $(6848) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification adjustment for (gains) realized in income | (24) | 5  | (19) |
| Other comprehensive loss from available-for-sale debt securities | (8693) | 1826  | (6867) |
| Unfunded pension and postretirement obligations: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes from plan amendments and actuarial gains and losses | 140 | (29) | 111 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost  | (17) | 4 | (13) |
| Other comprehensive income on unfunded retirement obligations | 123 | (25) | 98 |
| Total other comprehensive loss | $(8570) | $1801 | $(6769) |
| **2020** |  |  |  |
| Available-for-sale debt securities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale debt securities | $10504 | $(2205) | $8299 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification adjustment for (gains) realized in income | (169) | 35  | (134) |
| Other comprehensive income from available-for-sale debt securities | 10335 | (2170) | 8165 |
| Unfunded pension and postretirement obligations: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes from plan amendments and actuarial gains and losses | (49) | 11 | (38) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost  | (29) | 6 | (23) |
| Other comprehensive loss on unfunded retirement obligations | (78) | 17 | (61) |
| Total other comprehensive income | $10257 | $(2153) | $8104 |

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Items reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income are as follows:

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| <br>**Description** | **Affected Line Item in the**<br>**Consolidated Statements of Income** |
| Reclassification adjustment for (gains) realized in income (before-tax) | Realized gains on available-for-sale debt securities, net |
| Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost (before-tax) | Other noninterest expense |
| Income tax effect | Income tax provision |

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Changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, included in stockholders' equity, are as follows:

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| **(In Thousands)** | | | |
|  | <br>**Unrealized**<br>**(Losses) Gains**<br>**on Securities** | <br>**Unfunded**<br>**Retirement**<br>**Obligations** | **Accumulated**<br>**Other**<br>**Comprehensive**<br>**(Loss) Income** |
| **2022** |  |  |  |
| Balance, beginning of period | $4809 | $217 | $5026 |
| Other comprehensive (loss) during year ended December 31, 2022 | (55179) | 275 | (54904) |
| Balance, end of period | $(50370) | $492 | $(49878) |
| **2021** |  |  |  |
| Balance, beginning of period | $11676 | $119 | $11795 |
| Other comprehensive (loss) during year ended December 31, 2021 | (6867) | 98 | (6769) |
| Balance, end of period | $4809 | $217 | $5026 |
| **2020** |  |  |  |
| Balance, beginning of period | $3511 | $180 | $3691 |
| Other comprehensive income during year ended December 31, 2020 | 8165 | (61) | 8104 |
| Balance, end of period | $11676 | $119 | $11795 |

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6. CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

Cash and due from banks at December 31, 2022 and 2021 include the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $47698 | $95848 |
| Certificates of deposit | 7350 | 9100 |
| Total cash and due from banks | $55048 | $104948 |

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Certificates of deposit are issues by U.S. banks with original maturities greater than three months. Each certificate of deposit is fully FDIC-insured. The Corporation maintains cash and cash equivalents with certain financial institutions in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. The Corporation has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

Historically, C&N Bank has been required to maintain reserves against deposit liabilities in the form of cash and balances with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The reserves are based on deposit levels, account activity, and other services provided by the Federal Reserve Bank. In March 2020, the Federal Reserve Board reduced reserve requirements for U.S. banks to 0%. Accordingly, C&N Bank had no required reserves at December 31, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

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7. SECURITIES

Amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt securities at December 31, 2022 and 2021 are summarized as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** |
|  | <br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Holding**<br>**Gains** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Holding**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| Obligations of the U.S. Treasury | $35166 | $0 | $(3330) | $31836 |
| Obligations of U.S. Government agencies | 25938 | 0  | (2508) | 23430 |
| Bank holding company debt securities | 28945 | 0  | (3559) | 25386 |
| Obligations of states and political subdivisions: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 146149 | 319 | (13845) | 132623 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 68488 | 0  | (11676) | 56812 |
| Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential pass-through securities | 112782 | 0  | (12841) | 99941 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential collateralized mortgage obligations | 44868 | 0  | (4572) | 40296 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 91388 | 0  | (11702) | 79686 |
| Private label commercial mortgage-backed securities | 8070 | 2  | (49) | 8023 |
| Total available-for-sale debt securities | $561794 | $321 | $(64082) | $498033 |

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| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** |
|  | <br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Holding**<br>**Gains** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Holding**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| Obligations of the U.S. Treasury | $25058 | $52 | $(198) | $24912 |
| Obligations of U.S. Government agencies | 23936 | 563 | (408) | 24091 |
| Bank holding company debt securities | 18000 | 18 | (31) | 17987 |
| Obligations of states and political subdivisions: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 143427 | 4749 | (148) | 148028 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 72182 | 1232 | (649) | 72765 |
| Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential pass-through securities | 98048 | 705 | (572) | 98181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential collateralized mortgage obligations | 44015 | 437 | (205) | 44247 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 86926 | 1548 | (1006) | 87468 |
| Total available-for-sale debt securities | $511592 | $9304 | $(3217) | $517679 |

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The following table presents gross unrealized losses and fair value of available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized loss positions that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2022 and 2021:

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| **December 31, 2022** | **Less Than 12 Months** | **Less Than 12 Months** | **12 Months or More** | **12 Months or More** | **Total** | **Total** |
| **(In Thousands)** | | | | | | |
|  | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** |
| Obligations of the U.S. Treasury | $20192 | $(1939) | $11644 | $(1391) | $31836 | $(3330) |
| Obligations of U.S. Government agencies | 8509 | (430) | 12921 | (2078) | 21430 | (2508) |
| Bank holding company debt securities | 14248 | (1697) | 11138 | (1862) | 25386 | (3559) |
| Obligations of states and political subdivisions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 106204 | (11023) | 15153 | (2822) | 121357 | (13845) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 28901 | (4739) | 27761 | (6937) | 56662 | (11676) |
| Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential pass-through securities | 45410 | (4226) | 54531 | (8615) | 99941 | (12841) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential collateralized mortgage obligations | 28670 | (2042) | 11626 | (2530) | 40296 | (4572) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 40408 | (2585) | 39278 | (9117) | 79686 | (11702) |
| Private label commercial mortgage-backed securities | 4762 | (49) | 0 | 0  | 4762 | (49) |
| Total temporarily impaired available-for-sale debt securities | $297304 | $(28730) | $184052 | $(35352) | $481356 | $(64082) |

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| **December 31, 2021** | **Less Than 12 Months** | **Less Than 12 Months** | **12 Months or More** | **12 Months or More** | **Total** | **Total** |
| **(In Thousands)** | | | | | | |
|  | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** |
| Obligations of the U.S. Treasury | $18886 | $(198) | $0  | $0  | $18886 | $(198) |
| Obligations of U.S. Government agencies | 9735 | (264) | 4856 | (144) | 14591 | (408) |
| Bank holding company debt securities | 12969 | (31) | 0  | 0  | 12969 | (31) |
| Obligations of states and political subdivisions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 17852 | (141) | 549  | (7) | 18401 | (148) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 31261 | (517) | 3277 | (132) | 34538 | (649) |
| Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential pass-through securities | 71451 | (572) | 0  | 0  | 71451 | (572) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential collateralized mortgage obligations | 15117 | (205) | 0  | 0  | 15117 | (205) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 52867 | (1006) | 0 | 0  | 52867 | (1006) |
| Total temporarily impaired available-for-sale debt securities | $230138 | $(2934) | $8682 | $(283) | $238820 | $(3217) |

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Gross realized gains and losses from available-for-sale securities and the related income tax provision were as follows:

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| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Gross realized gains from sales | $48 | $27 | $222 |
| Gross realized losses from sales | (28) | (3) | (53) |
| Net realized gains | $20 | $24 | $169 |
| Income tax provision related to net realized gains | $4 | $5 | $35 |

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The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt securities by contractual maturity are shown in the following table as of December 31, 2022. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because counterparties may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

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| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** |
|  | **Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Fair**<br>**Value** |
| Due in one year or less | $13568 | $13431 |
| Due from one year through five years | 74983 | 70160 |
| Due from five years through ten years | 89023 | 79404 |
| Due after ten years | 127112 | 107092 |
| Sub-total | 304686 | 270087 |
| Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential pass-through securities | 112782 | 99941 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential collateralized mortgage obligations | 44868 | 40296 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 91388 | 79686 |
| Private label commercial mortgage-backed securities | 8070 | 8023 |
| Total | $561794 | $498033 |

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The Corporation's mortgage-backed securities have stated maturities that may differ from actual maturities due to borrowers' ability to prepay obligations. Cash flows from such investments are dependent upon the performance of the underlying mortgage loans and are generally influenced by the level of interest rates. In the table above, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are shown in one period.

Investment securities carried at $277,302,000 at December 31, 2022 and $241,428,000 at December 31, 2021 were pledged as collateral for public deposits, trusts and certain other deposits, as provided by law, totaling $196,760,000 at December 31, 2022 and $189,383,000 at December 31, 2021. See Note 12 for information concerning securities pledged to secure borrowing arrangements and Note 20 for information related to securities pledged against interest rate swap obligations.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) whether the Corporation intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery.

A summary of information management considered in evaluating debt and equity securities for OTTI at December 31, 2022 and 2021 is provided below.

#### Debt Securities
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, management performed an assessment for possible OTTI of the Corporation's debt securities on an issue-by-issue basis, relying on information obtained from various sources, including publicly available financial data, ratings by external agencies, brokers and other sources. The extent of individual analysis applied to each security depended on the size of the Corporation's investment, as well as management's perception of the credit risk associated with each security. As reflected in the table above, gross unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $64,082,000 at December 31, 2022 and $3,217,000 at December 31, 2021. The increase in gross unrealized holding losses in 2022 was consistent with the significant increase in market interest rates that occurred during the period. Based on the results of the assessment, management believes there were no credit-related declines in fair value and that impairment of debt securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2022 and 2021 is temporary.

#### Equity Securities
C&N Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB-Pittsburgh), which is one of 11 regional Federal Home Loan Banks. As a member, C&N Bank is required to purchase and maintain stock in FHLB-Pittsburgh. There is no active market for FHLB-Pittsburgh stock, and it must ordinarily be redeemed by FHLB-Pittsburgh in order to be liquidated. C&N Bank's investment in

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FHLB-Pittsburgh stock, included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets, was $14,168,000 at December 31, 2022 and $9,313,000 at December 31, 2021. The Corporation evaluated its holding of FHLB-Pittsburgh stock for impairment and deemed the stock to not be impaired at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. In making this determination, management concluded that recovery of total outstanding par value, which equals the carrying value, is expected. The decision was based on review of financial information that FHLB-Pittsburgh has made publicly available.

The Corporation's marketable equity security, with a carrying value of $859,000 at December 31, 2022 and $971,000 at December 31, 2021 consisted exclusively of one mutual fund. There was an unrealized loss of $141,000 on the mutual fund at December 31, 2022 and $29,000 at December 31, 2021 and no unrealized gain/loss at December 31, 2020. The increase in the unrealized loss of $112,000 in 2022 and $29,000 in 2021 and the decrease in the unrealized loss of $21,000 in 2020 are included in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income. There were no sales of equity securities in 2022, 2021 and 2020.

8. LOANS

The loans receivable portfolio is segmented into commercial, residential mortgage and consumer loans. Loans outstanding at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are summarized by segment, and by classes within each segment, as follows:

**Summary of Loans by Type**

**(In Thousands)**

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|  | **December 31,** <br>**2022** | **December 31,** <br>**2021** |
| Commercial: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $682249 | $569840 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 178271 | 159073 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | 5 | 1356 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | 163 | 25508 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Political subdivisions | 90719 | 81301 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 73963 | 60579 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 12950 | 11121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 55886 | 50089 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 2435 | 2351 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 14857 | 17153 |
| Total commercial | 1111498 | 978371 |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 509782 | 483629 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 24949 | 23314 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 43798 | 39252 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 30577 | 23151 |
| Total residential mortgage | 609106 | 569346 |
| Consumer | 19436 | 17132 |
| Total | 1740040 | 1564849 |
| Less: allowance for loan losses | (16615) | (13537) |
| Loans, net | $1723425 | $1551312 |

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In the table above, outstanding loan balances are presented net of deferred loan origination fees of $4,725,000 at December 31, 2022 and $4,247,000 at December 31, 2021.

The Corporation grants loans to individuals as well as commercial and tax-exempt entities. Commercial, residential and personal loans are made to customers geographically concentrated in Northcentral Pennsylvania, the Southern tier of New York State, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southcentral Pennsylvania. Although the Corporation has a diversified loan portfolio, a significant portion of its debtors' ability to honor their contracts is dependent on the local economic conditions within the region.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") was signed into law. The CARES Act is a $2 trillion stimulus package designed to provide relief to U.S. businesses and consumers struggling as a result of the pandemic. A

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provision in the CARES Act includes creation of the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") through the Small Business Administration ("SBA") and Treasury Department. Under the PPP, the Corporation, as an SBA-certified lender, provided SBA-guaranteed loans to small businesses to pay their employees, rent, mortgage interest, and utilities. PPP loans are forgiven subject to clients' providing documentation evidencing their compliant use of funds and otherwise complying with the terms of the program. Information related to PPP loans advanced pursuant to the CARES Act are labeled "1st Draw" within the tables.

On December 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the "CAA"), which includes provisions that broadly address additional COVID-19 responses and relief. Among the additional relief measures included are certain extensions to elements of the CARES Act, including extension of relief from troubled debt restructurings reporting established under Section 4013 of the CARES Act to 60 days after the date on which the national COVID-19 emergency terminates. The CAA also included additional funding for the PPP with additional eligibility requirements for borrowers with generally the same loan terms as provided under the CARES Act. Information related to PPP loans advanced pursuant to the CAA are labeled "2nd Draw" within the tables.

The maximum term of PPP loans is five years. Most of the Corporation's 1st Draw PPP loans have two-year terms, while 2nd Draw PPP loans have five-year terms and the Corporation is repaid sooner to the extent the loans are forgiven. The interest rate on PPP loans is 1%, and the Corporation has received fees from the SBA ranging between 1% and 5% per loan, depending on the size of the loan. Fees on PPP loans, net of origination costs and a market rate adjustment on acquired PPP loans, are recognized in interest income as a yield adjustment over the term of the loans.

As of December 31, 2022, the recorded investment in PPP loans was $168,000, including contractual principal balances of $195,000, reduced by net deferred origination fees of $27,000. Interest and fees on PPP loans which are included in taxable interest and fees on loans in the consolidated statements of income totaled $958,000 in 2022, $6,530,000 in 2021 and $2,924,000 in 2020.

Loans acquired in business combinations were recorded at their initial fair value, with adjustments made to the gross amortized cost of loans based on movements in interest rates (market rate adjustment) and based on credit fair value adjustments on non-impaired loans and impaired loans. Subsequent to the acquisitions, the Corporation has recognized amortization and accretion of a portion of the market rate adjustments and credit adjustments on non-impaired (performing) loans, and a partial recovery of purchased credit impaired (PCI) loans. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, adjustments to the initial market rate and credit fair value adjustments of performing loans were recognized as follows:

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| **(In Thousands)** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| **Market Rate Adjustment** |  |  |
| Adjustments to gross amortized cost of loans at beginning of period | $(637) | $718  |
| Amortization recognized in interest income | (279) | (1355) |
| Adjustments to gross amortized cost of loans at end of period | $(916) | $(637) |
| **Credit Adjustment on Non-impaired Loans** |  |  |
| Adjustments to gross amortized cost of loans at beginning of period | $(3335) | $(5979) |
| Accretion recognized in interest income | 1495 | 2644 |
| Adjustments to gross amortized cost of loans at end of period | $(1840) | $(3335) |

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A summary of PCI loans held at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is as follows:

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| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Outstanding balance | $1833 | $9802 |
| Carrying amount | 1027 | 6558 |

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Transactions within the allowance for loan losses, summarized by segment and class, were as follows:

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|  | **December 31,**  |  |  |  | **December 31,**  |
| **Year Ended December 31, 2022** | **2021** |  |  | **Provision** | **2022** |
| **(In Thousands)** | **Balance** | **Charge-offs** | **Recoveries** | **(Credit)** | **Balance** |
| **Allowance for Loan Losses:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $4405 | $(3942) | $0  | $6611  | $7074  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 2723 | (150) | 0  | 336  | 2909  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 637 | 0  | 0  | 10  | 647  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 115 | 0  | 0  | (3) | 112  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 215 | 0  | 0  | 196  | 411  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 25 | 0  | 0  | (4) | 21  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 173 | 0  | 0  | (49) | 124  |
| Total commercial | 8293 | (4092) | 0  | 7097  | 11298  |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 3650 | 0  | 4  | (241) | 3413  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 184 | 0  | 0  | (17) | 167  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 302 | 0  | 15  | (35) | 282  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 202 | 0  | 0  | 9  | 211  |
| Total residential mortgage | 4338 | 0  | 19  | (284) | 4073  |
| Consumer | 235 | (153) | 49  | 113  | 244  |
| Unallocated | 671 | 0  | 0  | 329  | 1000  |
| Total Allowance for Loan Losses | $13537 | $(4245) | $68 | $7255 | $16615 |

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|  | **December 31,**  |  |  |  | **December 31,**  |
| **Year Ended December 31, 2021** | **2020** |  |  | **Provision** | **2021** |
| **(In Thousands)** | **Balance** | **Charge-offs** | **Recoveries** | **(Credit)** | **Balance** |
| **Allowance for Loan Losses:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $3051 | $0  | $2  | $1352  | $4405  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 2245 | (1464) | 20  | 1922  | 2723  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 454 | 0  | 0  | 183  | 637  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 120 | 0  | 0  | (5) | 115  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 236 | 0  | 0  | (21) | 215  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 34 | 0  | 0  | (9) | 25  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 168 | 0  | 0  | 5  | 173  |
| Total commercial | 6308 | (1464) | 22  | 3427  | 8293  |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 3524 | (11) | 4  | 133  | 3650  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 349 | 0  | 0  | (165) | 184  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 281 | 0  | 2  | 19  | 302  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 99 | 0  | 0  | 103  | 202  |
| Total residential mortgage | 4253 | (11) | 6  | 90  | 4338  |
| Consumer | 239 | (100) | 38  | 58  | 235  |
| Unallocated | 585 | 0  | 0  | 86  | 671  |
| Total Allowance for Loan Losses | $11385 | $(1575) | $66 | $3661 | $13537 |

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|  | **December 31,**  |  |  |  | **December 31,**  |
| **Year Ended December 31, 2020** | **2019** |  |  | **Provision** | **2020** |
| **(In Thousands)** | **Balance** | **Charge-offs** | **Recoveries** | **(Credit)** | **Balance** |
| **Allowance for Loan Losses:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $1921 | $0  | $0  | $1130  | $3051  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 1391 | (2236) | 16  | 3074  | 2245  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 966 | (107) | 0  | (405) | 454  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 158 | 0  | 0  | (38) | 120  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 156 | 0  | 0  | 80  | 236  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 41 | 0  | 0  | (7) | 34  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 155 | 0  | 0  | 13  | 168  |
| Total commercial | 4788 | (2343) | 16  | 3847  | 6308  |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 3405 | 0  | 39  | 80  | 3524  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 384 | 0  | 1  | (36) | 349  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 276 | 0  | 4  | 1  | 281  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 117 | 0  | 0  | (18) | 99  |
| Total residential mortgage | 4182 | 0  | 44  | 27  | 4253  |
| Consumer | 281 | (122) | 41  | 39  | 239  |
| Unallocated | 585 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 585  |
| Total Allowance for Loan Losses | $9836 | $(2465) | $101 | $3913 | $11385 |

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For the year ended December 31, 2022, the provision for loan losses was $7,255,000, an increase in expense of $3,594,000 as compared to $3,661,000 recorded in the year ended December 31, 2021. The provision for 2022 includes $3,890,000 related to specific loans (net charge-offs of $4,177,000 and net decrease in specific allowances on loans of $287,000), an increase of $3,036,000 in the collectively determined portion of the allowance and a $329,000 increase in the unallocated portion.

In 2022, the provision for loan losses includes the impact of partial charge-offs totaling $3,942,000 on a commercial real estate secured participation loan to a borrower in the health care industry. The charge-offs resulted from the borrower's default due to deterioration in

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financial performance. The recorded investment in the loan at December 31, 2022 (principal balance, net of partial charge-offs) was $2,654,000 based on a settlement agreement reached with the borrower.

The provision for loan losses in 2021 includes $1,324,000 related to specific loans (net charge-offs of $1,509,000 and a decrease in specific allowances on loans of $185,000), an increase of $2,251,000 in the collectively determined portion of the allowance and an $86,000 increase in the unallocated portion. In 2020, the provision included a $2,219,000 charge-off on one commercial loan.

In determining the larger loan relationships for detailed assessment under the specific allowance component, the Corporation uses an internal risk rating system. Under the risk rating system, the Corporation classifies problem or potential problem loans as "Special Mention," "Substandard," or "Doubtful" on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values. Loans that do not currently expose the Corporation to sufficient risk to warrant classification as Substandard or Doubtful, but possess weaknesses that deserve management's close attention, are deemed to be Special Mention. Substandard loans include those characterized by the distinct possibility that the Corporation will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loans classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Risk ratings are updated any time that conditions or the situation warrants. Loans not classified are included in the "Pass" column in the table that follows.

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The following tables summarize the aggregate credit quality classification of outstanding loans by risk rating as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:

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| **December 31, 2022** | | | | | | |
| **(In Thousands)** | | | | | | |
|  | <br>**Pass** | <br>**Special**<br>**Mention** | <br>**Substandard** | <br>**Doubtful** | **Purchased**<br>**Credit**<br>**Impaired** | <br>**Total** |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $666442 | $4589 | $10231 | $0  | $987 | $682249 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and Industrial | 156042 | 910 | 21279 | 0  | 40 | 178271 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | 5 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | 163 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 163 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Political subdivisions | 90719 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 90719 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 73179 | 517 | 267 | 0  | 0  | 73963 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 11136 | 519 | 1295 | 0  | 0  | 12950 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 55034 | 0  | 852 | 0  | 0  | 55886 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 1831 | 28  | 576 | 0  | 0  | 2435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 14857 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 14857 |
| Total commercial | 1069408 | 6563 | 34500 | 0  | 1027 | 1111498 |
| Residential Mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 496156 | 7125 | 6501 | 0  | 0  | 509782 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 24495 | 164 | 290 | 0  | 0  | 24949 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 43289 | 59 | 450 | 0  | 0  | 43798 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 30577 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 30577 |
| Total residential mortgage | 594517 | 7348 | 7241 | 0  | 0  | 609106 |
| Consumer | 19350 | 0  | 86 | 0  | 0  | 19436 |
| Totals | $1683275 | $13911 | $41827 | $0  | $1027 | $1740040 |

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| **December 31, 2021** | | | | | | |
| **(In Thousands)** | | | | | | |
|  | <br>**Pass** | <br>**Special**<br>**Mention** | <br>**Substandard** | <br>**Doubtful** | **Purchased**<br>**Credit**<br>**Impaired** | <br>**Total** |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $538966 | $10510 | $16220 | $0  | $4144 | $569840 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and Industrial | 142775 | 10841 | 4694 | 0  | 763 | 159073 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | 1356 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 1356 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | 25508 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 25508 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Political subdivisions | 81301 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 81301 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 59816 | 715 | 48 | 0  | 0  | 60579 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 10011 | 186 | 924 | 0  | 0  | 11121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 47638 | 0  | 873 | 0  | 1578 | 50089 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 1802 | 0  | 549 | 0  | 0  | 2351 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 17150 | 3  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 17153 |
| Total commercial | 926323 | 22255 | 23308 | 0  | 6485 | 978371 |
| Residential Mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 469044 | 7981 | 6534 | 0  | 70 | 483629 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 22914 | 114 | 283 | 0  | 3 | 23314 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 38652 | 59 | 541 | 0  | 0  | 39252 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 23151 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 23151 |
| Total residential mortgage | 553761 | 8154 | 7358 | 0  | 73  | 569346 |
| Consumer | 17092 | 0  | 40 | 0  | 0  | 17132 |
| Totals | $1497176 | $30409 | $30706 | $0  | $6558 | $1564849 |

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The increase in substandard loans at December 31, 2022 as compared to December 31, 2021 includes advances under lines of credit to a commercial borrower totaling $10,799,000 at December 31, 2022, which were classified as impaired and nonaccrual. Based on an

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analysis of the liquidation value of business assets that collateralize the lines of credit, there was no specific allowance related to these advances at December 31, 2022.

The following tables present a summary of loan balances and the related allowance for loan losses summarized by portfolio segment and class for each impairment method used as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:

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| **December 31, 2022** | **Loans:** | **Loans:** | **Loans:** | **Allowance for Loan Losses:** | **Allowance for Loan Losses:** | **Allowance for Loan Losses:** |
| **(In Thousands)** | | | | | | |
|  | <br>**Individually**<br>**Evaluated** | <br>**Collectively**<br>**Evaluated** | <br>**Totals** | <br>**Individually**<br>**Evaluated** | <br>**Collectively**<br>**Evaluated** | <br>**Totals** |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $7154 | $675095 | $682249 | $427 | $6647 | $7074 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 11223 | 167048 | 178271 | 26 | 2883 | 2909 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | 0 | 163 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Political subdivisions | 0 | 90719 | 90719 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 244 | 73719 | 73963 | 0 | 647 | 647 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 76 | 12874 | 12950 | 0 | 112 | 112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 0 | 55886 | 55886 | 0 | 411 | 411 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 57 | 2378 | 2435 | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 0 | 14857 | 14857 | 0 | 124 | 124 |
| Total commercial | 18754 | 1092744 | 1111498 | 453 | 10845 | 11298 |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 506 | 509276 | 509782 | 0  | 3413 | 3413 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 30 | 24919 | 24949 | 0  | 167 | 167 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 68 | 43730 | 43798 | 0 | 282 | 282 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 0 | 30577 | 30577 | 0 | 211 | 211 |
| Total residential mortgage | 604 | 608502 | 609106 | 0  | 4073 | 4073 |
| Consumer | 0  | 19436 | 19436 | 0  | 244 | 244 |
| Unallocated |  |  |  |  |  | 1000 |
| Total | $19358 | $1720682 | $1740040 | $453 | $15162 | $16615 |

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| **December 31, 2021** | **Loans:** | **Loans:** | **Loans:** | **Allowance for Loan Losses:** | **Allowance for Loan Losses:** | **Allowance for Loan Losses:** |
| **(In Thousands)** | | | | | | |
|  | <br>**Individually**<br>**Evaluated** | <br>**Collectively**<br>**Evaluated** | <br>**Totals** | <br>**Individually**<br>**Evaluated** | <br>**Collectively**<br>**Evaluated** | <br>**Totals** |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $10926 | $558914 | $569840 | $669 | $3736 | $4405 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 2503 | 156570 | 159073 | 71 | 2652 | 2723 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | 0 | 1356 | 1356 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | 0 | 25508 | 25508 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Political subdivisions | 0 | 81301 | 81301 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 0 | 60579 | 60579 | 0 | 637 | 637 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 83 | 11038 | 11121 | 0 | 115 | 115 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 1578 | 48511 | 50089 | 0 | 215 | 215 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 0 | 2351 | 2351 | 0 | 25 | 25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 0 | 17153 | 17153 | 0 | 173 | 173 |
| Total commercial | 15090 | 963281 | 978371 | 740 | 7553 | 8293 |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 630 | 482999 | 483629 | 0  | 3650 | 3650 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 14 | 23300 | 23314 | 0  | 184 | 184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 0 | 39252 | 39252 | 0 | 302 | 302 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 0 | 23151 | 23151 | 0 | 202 | 202 |
| Total residential mortgage | 644 | 568702 | 569346 | 0  | 4338 | 4338 |
| Consumer | 0  | 17132 | 17132 | 0  | 235 | 235 |
| Unallocated |  |  |  |  |  | 671 |
| Total | $15734 | $1549115 | $1564849 | $740 | $12126 | $13537 |

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Summary information related to impaired loans as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:

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| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** |
|  | **Unpaid**<br>**Principal**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Recorded**<br>**Investment** | <br>**Related**<br>**Allowance** | **Unpaid**<br>**Principal**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Recorded**<br>**Investment** | <br>**Related**<br>**Allowance** |
| With no related allowance recorded: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $8563 | $3754 | $0  | $6600 | $4458 | $0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 12926 | 11163 | 0  | 5213 | 2431 | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 506 | 506 | 0  | 656 | 630 | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 68 | 30 | 0  | 124 | 14 | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 68 | 68 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 76  | 76  | 0  | 83  | 83  | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 57  | 57  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Construction and other land loans | 244  | 244  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 0  | 0  | 0  | 2734  | 1578  | 0  |
| Total with no related allowance recorded | 22508 | 15898 | 0  | 15410 | 9194 | 0  |
| With a related allowance recorded: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | 3400 | 3400 | 427 | 6468 | 6468 | 668 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 60  | 60  | 26  | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Total with a related allowance recorded | 3460 | 3460 | 453 | 6540 | 6540 | 740 |
| Total | $25968 | $19358 | $453 | $21950 | $15734 | $740 |

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The average balance of impaired loans and interest income recognized on impaired loans is as follows:

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| **(In Thousands)** |  |  |  | **Interest Income Recognized on** | **Interest Income Recognized on** | **Interest Income Recognized on** |
|  | **Average Investment in**  | **Average Investment in**  | **Average Investment in**  | **on Impaired Loans** | **on Impaired Loans** | **on Impaired Loans** |
|  | **Impaired Loans** | **Impaired Loans** | **Impaired Loans** | **on a Cash Basis** | **on a Cash Basis** | **on a Cash Basis** |
|  | **Year Ended December 31,**  | **Year Ended December 31,**  | **Year Ended December 31,**  | **Year Ended December 31,**  | **Year Ended December 31,**  | **Year Ended December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $9757 | $11617 | $5266 | $657 | $557 | $258 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 2078 | 2636 | 2542 | 210 | 34 | 34 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 72 | 48 | 521 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 80 | 84 | 319 | 0  | 1 | 27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 197 | 1583 | 202 | 1156 | 133  | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 60 | 67 | 76 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 0  | 0  | 18 | 0  | 0  | 1 |
| Total commercial | 12244 | 16035 | 8944 | 2030 | 732 | 339 |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first lien | 575 | 1647 | 1853 | 24 | 78 | 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior lien | 33 | 361 | 392 | 7 | 11 | 22 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 43 | 0 | 57 | 4  | 0  | 3  |
| Total residential mortgage | 651 | 2008 | 2302 | 35 | 89 | 141 |
| Total | $12895 | $18043 | $11246 | $2065 | $821 | $480 |

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The increase in interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans in 2022 resulted mainly from repayments received on loans that had been classified as purchased credit impaired at December 31, 2021.

The breakdown by portfolio segment and class of nonaccrual loans and loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing is as follows:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** |
|  | **Past Due**<br>**90+ Days and**<br>**Accruing** | <br>**Nonaccrual** | **Past Due**<br>**90+ Days and**<br>**Accruing** | <br>**Nonaccrual** |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $612 | $7153 | $738 | $10885 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 80 | 11165 | 30 | 2299 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 0  | 244 | 0  | 48 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 0  | 76 | 28 | 83 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 0  | 0  | 0  | 1578 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 57  | 0  | 65  | 0  |
| Total commercial | 749 | 18638 | 861 | 14893 |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 1288 | 4259 | 1144 | 4005 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 54 | 0  | 69 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 102 | 129 | 102 | 82 |
| Total residential mortgage | 1444 | 4388 | 1315 | 4090 |
| Consumer | 44 | 59 | 43 | 16 |
| Totals | $2237 | $23085 | $2219 | $18999 |

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The amounts shown in the table immediately above include loans classified as troubled debt restructurings (described in more detail below), if such loans are past due ninety days or more or nonaccrual. PCI loans with a total recorded investment of $1,027,000 at December 31, 2022 and $6,558,000 at December 31, 2021 are classified as nonaccrual.

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The table below presents a summary of the contractual aging of loans as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2022** | **As of December 31, 2021** | **As of December 31, 2021** | **As of December 31, 2021** | **As of December 31, 2021** |
|  | **Current &**<br>**Past Due**<br>**Less than**<br>**30 Days** | <br>**Past Due**<br>**30-89**<br>**Days** | <br>**Past Due**<br>**90+**<br>**Days** | <br>**Total** | **Current &**<br>**Past Due**<br>**Less than**<br>**30 Days** | <br>**Past Due**<br>**30-89**<br>**Days** | <br>**Past Due**<br>**90+**<br>**Days** | <br>**Total** |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $676779 | $1105  | $4365 | $682249 | $563658 | $762 | $5420 | $569840 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 177747 | 319 | 205 | 178271 | 158188 | 72 | 813 | 159073 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 1st Draw | 5 | 0  | 0  | 5 | 1339 | 17  | 0  | 1356 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program - 2nd Draw | 163 | 0  | 0  | 163 | 25508 | 0  | 0  | 25508 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Political subdivisions | 90719 | 0  | 0  | 90719 | 81301 | 0  | 0  | 81301 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction and land | 73766 | 0  | 197  | 73963 | 60509 | 70 | 0  | 60579 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans secured by farmland | 12856 | 18  | 76 | 12950 | 11010 | 0  | 111 | 11121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family (5 or more) residential | 55886 | 0  | 0  | 55886 | 48532 | 0  | 1557  | 50089 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural loans | 2378 | 0  | 57  | 2435 | 2279 | 7  | 65  | 2351 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commercial loans | 14857 | 0  | 0  | 14857 | 17153 | 0  | 0  | 17153 |
| Total commercial | 1105156 | 1442 | 4900 | 1111498 | 969477 | 928 | 7966 | 978371 |
| Residential mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - first liens | 500778 | 5323 | 3681 | 509782 | 475637 | 5038 | 2954 | 483629 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage loans - junior liens | 24702 | 193 | 54 | 24949 | 23229 | 16 | 69 | 23314 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 42952 | 652 | 194 | 43798 | 38830 | 279 | 143 | 39252 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1-4 Family residential construction | 30577 | 0  | 0  | 30577 | 23151 | 0  | 0  | 23151 |
| Total residential mortgage | 599009 | 6168 | 3929 | 609106 | 560847 | 5333 | 3166 | 569346 |
| Consumer | 19169 | 164 | 103 | 19436 | 17001 | 72 | 59 | 17132 |
| Totals | $1723334 | $7774 | $8932 | $1740040 | $1547325 | $6333 | $11191 | $1564849 |

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Nonaccrual loans are included in the contractual aging immediately above. A summary of the contractual aging of nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | | | | |
|  | **Current &**<br>**Past Due**<br>**Less than**<br>**30 Days** | <br>**Past Due**<br>**30-89**<br>**Days** | <br>**Past Due**<br>**90+**<br>**Days** | <br>**Total** |
| **December 31, 2022 Nonaccrual Totals** | $15695 | $695 | $6695 | $23085 |
| **December 31, 2021 Nonaccrual Totals** | $8800 | $1227 | $8972 | $18999 |

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Loans whose terms are modified are classified as TDRs if the Corporation grants such borrowers concessions and it is deemed that those borrowers are experiencing financial difficulty. Loans classified as TDRs are designated as impaired. The outstanding balance of loans subject to TDRs, as well as the contractual aging information at December 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:

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#### Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | | | | | |
|  | **Current &**<br>**Past Due**<br>**Less than**<br>**30 Days** | <br>**Past Due**<br>**30-89**<br>**Days** | <br>**Past Due**<br>**90+**<br>**Days** | <br>**Nonaccrual** | <br>**Total** |
| **December 31, 2022 Totals** | $503 | $68  | $57 | $3799 | $4427 |
| **December 31, 2021 Totals** | $248 | $40  | $65 | $5452 | $5805 |

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At December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no commitments to loan additional funds to borrowers whose loans have been classified as TDRs.

A summary of TDRs that occurred during 2022, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(Balances in Thousands)** | **2022** | **2022** | **2021** | **2021** | **2020** | **2020** |
|  |  | **Post-** |  | **Post-** |  | **Post-** |
|  | **Number** | **Modification** | **Number** | **Modification** | **Number** | **Modification** |
|  | **of** | **Recorded** | **of** | **Recorded** | **of** | **Recorded** |
|  | **Loans** | **Investment** | **Loans** | **Investment** | **Loans** | **Investment** |
| **Residential mortgage - first liens:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Reduced monthly payments and extended maturity date | 0  | $0  | 1 | $12 | 0  | $0  |
| Reduced monthly payments for a fifteen-month period | 0  | 0  | 1 | 116 | 0  | 0  |
| **Residential mortgage - junior liens:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Reduced monthly payments and extended maturity date | 1  | 48  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
| New loan at lower than risk-adjusted market rate to borrower from whom short sale of other collateral was accepted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 |
| **Home equity lines of credit:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Reduced monthly payments and extended maturity date | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0  | 0  |
| Reduced monthly payments for an eighteen-month period | 0 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 0  | 0  |
| **Commercial loans secured by real estate:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest only payments for a nine-month period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 240 |
| Principal and interest payment deferral non-COVID related | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4831 |
| **Multi-family (5 or more) residential,** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Principal and interest payment deferral non-COVID related | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2170 |
| **Loans secured by farmland,** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Deferral of principal and interest payments for 12 months with a balloon payment at maturity | 1  | 268  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
| **Total** | 2 | $316 | 4 | $222 | 7 | $7271 |

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In the year ended December 31, 2020, the Corporation recorded a specific allowance for loan losses of $416,000 related to a loan secured by commercial real estate for which a TDR concession was made in 2020 and included in the table above. In 2021, the allowance on this loan with a recorded investment of $3,405,000 at December 31, 2021 was increased to $427,000. At December 31, 2022 the allowance on this loan with a recorded investment of $3,400,000 remained $427,000. The other loans for which TDRs were granted in 2022, 2021 and 2020 had no specific impact on the provision or allowance for loan losses.

In 2022, 2021 and 2020, payment defaults on loans for which modifications considered to be TDRs were entered into within the previous 12 months are summarized as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2022** | **2022** | **2021** | **2021** | **2020** | **2020** |
| <br>**(Balances in Thousands)** | **Number**<br>**of**<br>**Loans** | <br>**Recorded**<br>**Investment** | **Number**<br>**of**<br>**Loans** | <br>**Recorded**<br>**Investment** | **Number**<br>**of**<br>**Loans** | <br>**Recorded**<br>**Investment** |
| Commercial loans secured by real estate | 0  | $0  | 1 | $3405 | 1 | $240 |
| **Total** | 0  | $0  | 1 | $3405 | 1 | $240 |

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The default that occurred in 2021 was on the loan referred to above with a specific allowance of $427,000 at December 31, 2022. The loan for which a default occurred in 2020 was repaid in full in 2021.

The carrying amount of foreclosed residential real estate properties held as a result of obtaining physical possession (included in Foreclosed assets held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets) is as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Foreclosed residential real estate | $0  | $256 |

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The recorded investment of consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process is as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Residential real estate in process of foreclosure | $1229 | $1260 |

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9. BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Land | $3623 | $3623 |
| Buildings and improvements | 32332 | 32606 |
| Furniture and equipment | 14886 | 15162 |
| Construction in progress | 1532 | 835 |
| Total | 52373 | 52226 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (30799) | (31543) |
| Net | $21574 | $20683 |

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Depreciation and amortization expense is included in the following line items of the consolidated statements of income:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Net occupancy and equipment expense | $2049 | $1723 | $1595 |
| Data processing and telecommunications expense | 340 | 407 | 386 |
| Total | $2389 | $2130 | $1981 |

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10. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisitions over the fair value of the net assets acquired. There were no changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in 2022 and 2021. The balance in goodwill was $52,505,000 at December 31, 2022 and 2021. The Corporation did not complete any acquisitions in 2022 or 2021.

In testing goodwill for impairment at December 31, 2022, the Corporation by-passed performing a qualitative assessment and performed a quantitative assessment based on comparison of the Corporation's market capitalization to its stockholders' equity, resulting in the determination that the fair value of its reporting unit, its community banking operation, exceeded its carrying amount. Accordingly, there was no goodwill impairment at December 31, 2022.

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There were no goodwill impairment charges recorded in the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

Information related to the core deposit intangibles is as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Gross amount | $6639 | $6639 |
| Accumulated amortization | (3762) | (3323) |
| Net | $2877 | $3316 |

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Amortization expense related to core deposit intangibles is included in other noninterest expense in the consolidated statements of income, as follows:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Amortization expense | $439 | $535 | $540 |

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The amount of amortization expense to be recognized in each of the ensuing five years is as follows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** |  |
| **2023** | $408 |
| **2024** | 390 |
| **2025** | 424 |
| **2026** | 396 |
| **2027** | 361 |

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11. DEPOSITS

At December 31, 2022 the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** |  |
| 2023 | $152889 |
| 2024 | 102120 |
| 2025 | 22679 |
| 2026 | 8796 |
| 2027 | 8705 |
| Total | $295189 |

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Time deposits of more than $250,000 totaled $85,640,000 at December 31, 2022 and $75,375,000 at December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2022, the remaining maturities or time to next re-pricing of time deposits more than $250,000 was as follows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** |  |
| Three months or less | $13685 |
| Over 3 months through 12 months | 26543 |
| Over 1 year through 3 years | 44089 |
| Over 3 years | 1323 |
| Total | $85640 |

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12. BORROWED FUNDS

#### SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
Short-term borrowings (initial maturity within one year) include the following:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| FHLB-Pittsburgh borrowings | $77000  | $0  |
| Customer repurchase agreements | 3062 | 1803 |
| Total short-term borrowings | $80062 | $1803 |

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The weighted average interest rate on total short-term borrowings outstanding was 4.28% at December 31, 2022 and 0.10% at December 31, 2021. The maximum amount of total short-term borrowings outstanding at any month-end was $90,042,000 in 2022, $17,353,000 in 2021 and $56,647,000 in 2020.

The Corporation had available credit with other correspondent banks totaling $95,000,000 at December 31, 2022 and $45,000,000 at December 31, 2021. These lines of credit are primarily unsecured. No amounts were outstanding at December 31, 2022 or 2021.

The Corporation has a line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Discount Window. At December 31, 2022, the Corporation had available credit in the amount of $23,107,000 on this line with no outstanding advances. At December 31, 2021, the Corporation had available credit in the amount of $13,642,000 on this line with no outstanding advances. As collateral for this line, the Corporation has pledged available-for-sale securities with a carrying value of $24,113,000 at December 31, 2022 and $14,034,000 at December 31, 2021.

The Corporation engages in repurchase agreements with certain commercial customers. These agreements provide that the Corporation sells specified investment securities to the customers on an overnight basis and repurchases them on the following business day. The weighted average rate paid by the Corporation on customer repurchase agreements was 0.10% at December 31, 2022 and 2021. The carrying value of the underlying securities was $3,080,000 at December 31, 2022 and $1,820,000 at December 31, 2021.

The FHLB-Pittsburgh loan facility is collateralized by qualifying loans secured by real estate with a book value totaling $1,209,179,000 at December 31, 2022 and $1,046,242,000 at December 31, 2021. Also, the FHLB-Pittsburgh loan facility requires the Corporation to invest in established amounts of FHLB-Pittsburgh stock. The carrying values of the Corporation's holdings of FHLB-Pittsburgh stock (included in other assets) were $14,168,000 at December 31, 2022 and $9,313,000 at December 31, 2021. The Corporation's total credit facility with FHLB-Pittsburgh was $839,378,000 at December 31, 2022, including an unused (available) amount of $689,279,000. At December 31, 2021, the Corporation's total credit facility with FHLB-Pittsburgh was $756,868,000, including an unused (available) amount of $723,557,000.

At December 31, 2022, the overnight borrowing from FHLB-Pittsburgh was $77,000,000 at an interest rate of 4.45% with no other short-term advances. At December 31, 2021 there were no overnight borrowings or short-term advances from FHLB-Pittsburgh.

#### LONG-TERM BORROWINGS – FHLB ADVANCES
Long-term borrowings from FHLB-Pittsburgh are as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Loans matured in 2022 | $0  | $15452 |
| Loans maturing in 2023 with a weighted-average rate of 1.35% | 9303 | 7119 |
| Loans maturing in 2024 with a weighted-average rate of 2.89% | 29813 | 5099 |
| Loans maturing in 2025 with a weighted-average rate of 3.94% | 23231 | 372 |
| Total long-term FHLB-Pittsburgh borrowings | $62347 | $28042 |

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Note: Weighted-average rates are presented as of December 31, 2022.

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**SENIOR NOTES**

On May 19, 2021, the Corporation issued and sold $15.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.75% Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 (the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes mature on June 1, 2026 and bear interest at a fixed annual rate of 2.75%. The Corporation is not entitled to redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to maturity and the Senior Notes are not subject to redemption by the holders. The Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Corporation only and are not obligations of, and are not guaranteed by, any subsidiary of the Corporation.

The Senior Notes were recorded, net of debt issuance costs of $337,000, at an initial carrying amount of $14,663,000. Debt issuance costs are amortized over the term of the Senior Notes as an adjustment of the effective interest rate. Amortization of debt issuance costs associated with the Senior Notes totaling $64,000 in 2022 and $38,000 in 2021 was included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of income.

At December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, outstanding Senior Notes are as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Senior Notes with an aggregate par value of $15,000,000; bearing interest at 2.75% with an effective interest rate of 3.23%; maturing in June 2026 | $14765  | $14701  |
| Total carrying value | $14765 | $14701 |

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**SUBORDINATED DEBT**

On May 19, 2021, the Corporation issued and sold $25.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2031 (the "Subordinated Notes"). The Subordinated Notes mature on June 1, 2031 and bear interest at a fixed annual rate of 3.25%, to June 1, 2026. From June 1, 2026 to maturity or early redemption, the interest rate will reset quarterly to an interest rate per annum equal to the three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York plus 259 basis points. The Corporation is entitled to redeem the Subordinated Notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after June 1, 2026, and to redeem the Subordinated Notes at any time in whole upon certain other events. Any redemption of the Subordinated Notes will be subject to prior regulatory approval to the extent required.

The Subordinated Notes are not subject to redemption at the option of the holders. The Subordinated Notes are unsecured, subordinated obligations of the Corporation only and are not obligations of, and are not guaranteed by, any subsidiary of the Corporation. The Subordinated Notes rank junior in right to payment to the Corporation's current and future senior indebtedness, including the Senior Notes (described above). The Subordinated Notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory capital purposes.

The Subordinated Notes were recorded, net of debt issuance costs of $563,000, at an initial carrying amount of $24,437,000. Debt issuance costs are amortized through June 1, 2026 as an adjustment of the effective interest rate. Amortization of debt issuance costs associated with the Subordinated Notes totaling $106,000 in 2022 and $63,000 in 2021 was included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of income.

At December 31, 2022 and 2021, outstanding subordinated debt agreements are as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **December 31,**  | **December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Agreements with an aggregate par value of $6,500,000; bearing interest at 6.50%; maturing in April 2027 and redeemed at par in April 2022 | $0  | $6500 |
| Agreement with a par value of $2,000,000; bearing interest at 6.50% with an effective interest rate of 5.60%; maturing in July 2027 and redeemed at par in June 2022 | 0  | 2008 |
| Agreements with a par value of $25,000,000; bearing interest at 3.25% with an effective interest rate of 3.74%; maturing in June 2031 and redeemable at par in June 2026 | 24607 | 24501 |
| Total carrying value | $24607 | $33009 |

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13. EMPLOYEE AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

#### DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS
The Corporation sponsors a defined benefit health care plan that provides postretirement medical benefits and life insurance to employees who meet certain age and length of service requirements. Full-time employees no longer accrue service time toward the Corporation-subsidized portion of the medical benefits. The plan contains a cost-sharing feature which causes participants to pay for all future increases in costs related to benefit coverage. Accordingly, actuarial assumptions related to health care cost trend rates do not significantly affect the liability balance at December 31, 2022 and 2021 and are not expected to significantly affect the Corporation's future expenses. The Corporation uses a December 31 measurement date for the postretirement plan.

In an acquisition in 2007, the Corporation assumed the Citizens Trust Company Retirement Plan, a defined benefit pension plan. This plan covers certain employees who were employed by Citizens Trust Company on December 31, 2002, when the plan was amended to discontinue admittance of any future participant and to freeze benefit accruals. Information related to the Citizens Trust Company Retirement Plan has been included in the tables that follow. The Corporation uses a December 31 measurement date for this plan.

The following table shows the funded status of the defined benefit plans:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Pension** | **Pension** | **Postretirement** | **Postretirement** |
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| CHANGE IN BENEFIT OBLIGATION: |  |  |  |  |
| Benefit obligation at beginning of year | $1128 | $1101 | $1297 | $1347 |
| Service cost | 0  | 0  | 63 | 63 |
| Interest cost | 22 | 20 | 34 | 33 |
| Plan participants' contributions | 0  | 0  | 137 | 148 |
| Actuarial (gain) loss | (199) | 12 | (394) | (65) |
| Benefits paid | (5) | (5) | (202) | (229) |
| Benefit obligation at end of year | $946 | $1128 | $935 | $1297 |
| CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS: |  |  |  |  |
| Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | $1175 | $1062 | $0  | $0  |
| Actual return on plan assets | (169) | 118 | 0  | 0  |
| Employer contribution | 0  | 0  | 65 | 81 |
| Plan participants' contributions | 0  | 0  | 137 | 148 |
| Benefits paid | (5) | (5) | (202) | (229) |
| Fair value of plan assets at end of year | $1001 | $1175 | $0  | $0  |
| Funded status at end of year | $55 | $47 | $(935) | $(1297) |

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At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the following pension plan and postretirement plan asset and liability amounts were recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Pension** | **Pension** | **Postretirement** | **Postretirement** |
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Other assets | $55 | $47 | $0  | $0  |
| Accrued interest and other liabilities | 0  | 0  | 935 | 1297 |

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At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the following items included in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income had not been recognized as components of expense:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Pension** | **Pension** | **Postretirement** | **Postretirement** |
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Prior service cost | $0  | $0  | $(155) | $(186) |
| Net actuarial loss (gain) | 179 | 182 | (646) | (271) |
| Total | $179 | $182 | $(801) | $(457) |

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For the defined benefit pension plan, amortization of the net actuarial loss is expected to be $11,000 in 2023. For the postretirement plan, the estimated amount of prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into net periodic benefit cost in 2023 is a reduction in expense of $31,000, and net actuarial gain of $36,000 is expected to be amortized in 2023.

The accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plan was $946,000 at December 31, 2022 and $1,128,000 at December 31, 2021.

The components of net periodic benefit costs from defined benefit plans are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Pension** | **Pension** | **Pension** | **Postretirement** | **Postretirement** | **Postretirement** |
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Service cost | $0  | $0  | $0  | $63 | $63 | $46 |
| Interest cost | 22 | 20 | 23 | 34 | 33 | 39 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (35) | (30) | (27) | 0  | 0  | 0  |
| Amortization of prior service cost | 0  | 0  | 0  | (31) | (31) | (31) |
| Recognized net actuarial loss (gain) | 8 | 19 | 16 | (19) | (5) | (14) |
| Total net periodic benefit cost | $(5) | $9 | $12 | $47 | $60 | $40 |

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The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Pension** | **Pension** | **Pension** | **Postretirement** | **Postretirement** | **Postretirement** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Discount rate | 2.60% | 2.30% | 3.10% | 3.00% | 2.50% | 3.25% |
| Expected return on plan assets | 5.00% | 4.81% | 4.99% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rate of compensation increase | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |

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The weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Pension** | **Pension** | **Postretirement** | **Postretirement** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Discount rate | 5.05% | 2.60% | 5.25% | 3.00% |
| Rate of compensation increase | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |

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Estimated future benefit payments, including only estimated employer contributions for the postretirement plan, which reflect expected future service, are as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **Pension** | **Postretirement** |
| **2023** | $646 | $64 |
| **2024** | 8 | 74 |
| **2025** | 8 | 81 |
| **2026** | 13 | 92 |
| **2027** | 8 | 87 |
| **2028-2032** | 291 | 398 |

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No estimated minimum contribution to the defined benefit pension plan is required in 2023, though the Corporation may make discretionary contributions.

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The expected return on pension plan assets is a significant assumption used in the calculation of net periodic benefit cost. This assumption reflects the average long-term rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the projected benefit obligation.

The fair values of pension plan assets at December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Mutual funds invested principally in: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | 3% | 3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Debt securities | 39% | 38% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | 50% | 51% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Alternative funds | 8% | 8% |
| Total | 100% | 100% |

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C&N Bank's Wealth Management Department manages the investment of the pension plan assets. The Plan's securities include mutual funds invested principally in debt securities, a diversified mix of large, mid- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks, foreign stocks and alternative asset classes such as real estate, commodities, and inflation-protected securities. The fair values of plan assets are determined based on Level 1 inputs (as described in Note 21). The Plan's assets do not include any shares of the Corporation's common stock.

#### PROFIT SHARING AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
The Corporation has a profit sharing plan that incorporates the deferred salary savings provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Corporation's matching contributions to the Plan depend upon the tax deferred contributions of employees. The Corporation's total basic and matching contributions were $1,415,000 in 2022, $1,299,000 in 2021 and $1,050,000 in 2020.

The Corporation has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Contributions to the ESOP are discretionary, and the ESOP uses funds contributed to purchase Corporation stock for the accounts of ESOP participants. These purchases are made in the market (not directly from the Corporation), and employees are not permitted to purchase Corporation stock under the ESOP. The ESOP includes a diversification feature, which allows participants, upon reaching age 55 and 10 years of service (as defined), to sell up to 50% of their Corporation shares over a period of 6 years. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no shares allocated for repurchase by the ESOP.

Dividends paid on shares held by the ESOP are charged to retained earnings. All Corporation shares owned through the ESOP are included in the calculation of weighted-average shares outstanding for purposes of calculating earnings per share – basic and diluted. The ESOP held 564,353 shares of Corporation stock at December 31, 2022, 513,494 shares at December 31, 2021 and 481,478 shares at December 31, 2020, all of which had been allocated to Plan participants. The Corporation's contributions to the ESOP totaled $1,170,000 in 2022, $1,040,000 in 2021 and $912,000 in 2020.

The Corporation has a nonqualified supplemental deferred compensation arrangement with its key officers. Charges to operating expense for officers' supplemental deferred compensation were $391,000 in 2022, $301,000 in 2021 and $286,000 in 2020.

In connection with the Covenant acquisition, the Corporation assumed an obligation to provide a supplemental retirement benefit to a former Covenant executive. Under the terms of the agreement, the executive or his heirs will receive monthly payments totaling $1 million over a 10-year period starting in October 2025. Effective July 1, 2020, the Corporation recorded a liability of $499,000 representing the present value of the obligation prior to the executive fully vesting in the benefit. In 2020, the Corporation recorded expense of $360,000, which is included in merger-related expenses in the consolidated statements of income, representing the impact of the executive fully vesting upon the change in control. In addition, the Corporation recorded expense of $14,000 in 2022, $13,000 in 2021 and $6,000 in 2020, which is included in pensions and other employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income, representing the effective interest cost on the obligation. The discount rate used to measure the liability is 1.5%. The balance of the liability, which is included in accrued interest and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, is $892,000 at December 31, 2022 and $878,000 at December 31, 2021.

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The Corporation also has a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that allows selected officers the option to defer receipt of cash compensation, including base salary and any cash bonuses or other cash incentives. This nonqualified deferred compensation plan does not provide for Corporation contributions.

#### STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
The Corporation has a Stock Incentive Plan for a selected group of senior officers. A total of 850,000 shares of common stock may be issued under the Stock Incentive Plan. Awards may be made under the Stock Incentive Plan in the form of qualified options ("Incentive Stock Options," as defined in the Internal Revenue Code), nonqualified options, stock appreciation rights or restricted stock. Historically through December 31, 2022, all awards made under this Plan have consisted of Incentive Stock Options or restricted stock. Incentive Stock Options have an exercise price equal to the market value of the stock at the date of grant, vest after 6 months and expire after 10 years. There are 52,128 shares available for issuance under the Stock Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2022.

Also, the Corporation has an Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan. This plan permits awards of nonqualified stock options and/or restricted stock to non-employee directors. A total of 235,000 shares of common stock may be issued under the Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan. The recipients' rights to exercise stock options under this plan expire 10 years from the date of grant. The exercise prices of all stock options awarded under the Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan are equal to market value as of the dates of grant. There are 87,520 shares available for issuance under the Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2022.

Total stock-based compensation expense is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Restricted stock | $1260 | $1214 | $1050 |
| Stock options | 0  | 0  | 0  |
| Total | $1260 | $1214 | $1050 |

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The following summarizes non-vested restricted stock activity for the year ended December 31, 2022:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>**Number**<br>**of Shares** | **Weighted**<br>**Average**<br>**Grant Date**<br>**Fair Value** |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2021 | 127027 | $21.37 |
| Granted | 78243 | $25.03 |
| Vested | (59268) | $21.54 |
| Forfeited | (10782) | $23.71 |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | 135220 | $23.23 |

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Compensation cost related to restricted stock is recognized based on the market price of the stock at the grant date over the vesting period, adjusted for estimated and actual forfeitures. As of December 31, 2022, there was $1,678,000 total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.4 years.

In 2022 and 2021, the Corporation awarded shares of restricted stock under the Stock Incentive Plan, as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| Time-based awards to independent directors | 9588 | 10989 |
| Time-based awards to employees | 51638 | 50178 |
| Performance-based awards to employees | 17017 | 17224 |
| Total | 78243 | 78391 |

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Time-based restricted stock awards granted under the Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan in 2022 and 2021 vest over one-year terms. Time-based restricted stock awards granted to employees in 2022 and 2021 vest ratably over three-year terms, subject to continued employment and satisfactory job performance. Performance-based restricted stock awards granted in 2022 and 2021 vest ratably over three-year terms, with vesting contingent upon meeting conditions based on the Corporation's earnings as specified in the agreements.

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There were no stock options granted in 2022, 2021, or 2020. A summary of stock option activity is presented below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **2022** | **2022** | **2021** | **2021** | **2020** | **2020** |
|  | <br>**Shares** | **Weighted**<br>**Average**<br>**Exercise**<br>**Price** | <br>**Shares** | **Weighted**<br>**Average**<br>**Exercise**<br>**Price** | <br>**Shares** | **Weighted**<br>**Average**<br>**Exercise**<br>**Price** |
| Outstanding, beginning of year | 24218 | $20.01 | 57111 | $18.92 | 75897 | $18.69 |
| Granted | 0  |  | 0  |  | 0  |  |
| Exercised | (13654) | $19.67 | (22429) | $18.96 | (17222) | $18.25 |
| Forfeited | 0  |  | (3156) | $19.20 | (1564) | $15.06 |
| Expired | 0  |  | (7308) | $15.06 | 0  | $ |
| Outstanding, end of year | 10564 | $20.45 | 24218 | $20.01 | 57111 | $18.92 |
| Options exercisable at year-end | 10564 | $20.45 | 24218 | $20.01 | 57111 | $18.92 |
| Weighted-average fair value of options forfeited |  | N/A |  | $4.59 |  | $4.26 |

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The weighted-average remaining contractual term of outstanding stock options at December 31, 2022 was 1.0 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding was $25,000 at December 31, 2022. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $76,000 in 2022, $97,000 in 2021 and $128,000 in 2020.

The Corporation has issued shares from treasury stock for almost all stock option exercises through December 31, 2022. Management does not anticipate that stock repurchases will be necessary to accommodate stock option exercises in 2023.

In January 2023, the Corporation awarded 42,788 shares of restricted stock under the Stock Incentive Plan and 11,000 shares of restricted stock under the Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plans. The January 2023 restricted stock awards under the Stock Incentive Plan vest ratably over three years. The 2023 restricted stock issued under the Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan vests over one year. Total estimated stock-based compensation expense for 2023 is $1,500,000. The restricted stock awards made in January 2023 are not included in the tables above.

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14. INCOME TAXES

The net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2022 and 2021 represents the following temporary difference components:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **December 31,** <br>**2022** | **December 31,** <br>**2021** |
| Deferred tax assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized holding losses on securities | $13391 | $0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan losses | 3648 | 2935 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase accounting adjustments on loans | 938 | 1621 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred compensation | 1149 | 965 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating leases liability | 907 | 821 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred loan origination fees | 779 | 333 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net operating loss carryforward | 659 | 778 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued incentive compensation | 354 | 529 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other deferred tax assets | 1115 | 1433 |
| Total deferred tax assets | 22940 | 9415 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized holding gains on securities | 0  | 1278 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Defined benefit plans - ASC 835 | 129 | 57 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bank premises and equipment | 298 | 460 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Core deposit intangibles | 633 | 725 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Right-of-use assets from operating leases | 907 | 821 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other deferred tax liabilities | 89 | 187 |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | 2056 | 3528 |
| Deferred tax asset, net | $20884 | $5887 |

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The provision for income taxes includes the following:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Currently payable | $5998 | $8386 | $4230 |
| Tax expense resulting from allocations of certain tax benefits<br>to equity or as a reduction in other assets | 134 | 128 | 121 |
| Deferred | (400) | (1381) | (361) |
| Total provision | $5732 | $7133 | $3990 |

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A reconciliation of income tax at the statutory rate to the Corporation's effective rate is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2022** | **2022** | **2021** | **2021** | **2020** | **2020** |
| <br>**(Dollars In Thousands)** | **Amount** | **%** | **Amount** | **%** | **Amount** | **%** |
| Expected provision | $6794 | 21.0 | $7914 | 21.0 | $4875 | 21.0 |
| Tax-exempt interest income | (1029) | (3.2) | (921) | (2.4) | (808) | (3.5) |
| Increase in cash surrender value and other income from life insurance, net | (103) | (0.3) | (118) | (0.3) | (170) | (0.7) |
| ESOP dividends | (130) | (0.4) | (120) | (0.3) | (110) | (0.5) |
| State income tax, net of Federal benefit | 296 | 0.9 | 375 | 1.0 | 172 | 0.7 |
| Other, net | (96) | (0.3) | 3 | 0.0  | 31 | 0.1 |
| Effective income tax provision | $5732 | 17.7 | $7133 | 18.9 | $3990 | 17.2 |

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In connection with the 2020 Covenant merger, the Corporation received a net operating loss ("NOL") available to be carried forward against future federal taxable income of $4.6 million. Availability of the NOL does not expire; however, the amount that may be offset against taxable income is limited to approximately $563,000 per year and further limited annually to no more than 80% of taxable income without regard to the NOL. At December 31, 2022, the unused amount of the NOL is $3.1 million.

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The Corporation has no unrecognized tax benefits, nor pending examination issues related to tax positions taken in preparation of its income tax returns. With limited exceptions, the Corporation is no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for years prior to 2019.

15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Loans to executive officers, directors of the Corporation and its subsidiaries and any associates of the foregoing persons are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **Beginning**<br>**Balance** | **New**<br>**Loans** | <br>**Repayments** | **Other**<br>**Changes** | **Ending**<br>**Balance** |
| 13 directors, 10 executive officers 2022 | $13911 | $1949 | $(1886) | $530 | $14504 |
| 13 directors, 9 executive officers 2021 | $18445 | $1249 | $(6034) | $251 | $13911 |
| 13 directors, 9 executive officers 2020 | $14455 | $242 | $(2150) | $5898 | $18445 |

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In the table above, other changes represent net changes in the balance of existing lines of credit and transfers in and out of the related party category.

Deposits from related parties held by the Corporation amounted to $10,882,000 at December 31, 2022 and $10,124,000 at December 31, 2021.

16. OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financial needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate or liquidity risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contract amounts of these instruments express the extent of involvement the Corporation has in particular classes of financial instruments.

The Corporation's exposure to credit loss from nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. The Corporation uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk at December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Commitments to extend credit | $433725 | $366076 |
| Standby letters of credit | 15822 | 10079 |

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Commitments to extend credit are legally binding agreements to lend to customers. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of fees. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future liquidity requirements. The Corporation evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Corporation, for extensions of credit is based on management's credit assessment of the counterparty.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation guaranteeing performance by a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are issued primarily to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing and similar transactions. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. Some of the standby letters of credit are collateralized by real estate or other assets, and others are unsecured. The extent to which proceeds from liquidation of collateral would be expected to cover the maximum potential amount of future payments related to standby letters of credit is not estimable. The Corporation has recorded no liability associated with standby letters of credit as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.

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Standby letters of credit as of December 31, 2022 expire as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| **Year of Expiration** | **(In Thousands)** |
| 2023 | $15110 |
| 2024 | 311 |
| 2025 | 348 |
| 2026 | 25 |
| 2028 | 28 |
| Total | $15822 |

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17. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

**Operating Lease Commitments**

Operating leases in which the Corporation is the lessee are recorded as operating lease Right of Use ("ROU") assets and operating lease liabilities, included in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets. The Corporation does not currently have any finance leases. Operating lease ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and operating lease liabilities were recognized as of the date of adoption of ASU 2017-02 based on the present value of the remaining lease payments using a discount rate that represented the then Corporation's incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial application.

Operating lease expense, which is comprised of amortization of the ROU assets and the implicit interest accreted on the operating lease liability, is recognized on a straight line basis over the remaining lease term of the operating lease, and is recorded in office occupancy expense in the consolidated statements of income. The leases relate to Bank branches with remaining lease terms of generally 1 to 10 years.

The Corporation leases certain branch locations, office space and equipment. All leases are classified as operating leases. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and the related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Certain leases include options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one to eight years that are reasonably certain of being exercised. The discount rate used in determining the lease liability for each individual lease was the FHLB fixed advance rate which corresponded with the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019 for leases that existed at adoption and as of the lease commencement date for leases subsequently entered into after January 1, 2019. At December 31, 2022, discount rates ranged from 0.84% to 3.50% with a weighted-average discount rate of 1.98%. At December 31, 2022, the weighted-average remaining lease term was 5.1 years. At December 31, 2021, the weighted-average discount rate was 1.90% and the weighted-average remaining lease term was 4.8 years.

As shown in the table below, at December 31, 2022, right-of-use assets of $4,133,000 were included in other assets, and the related lease liabilities totaling the same amount were included in accrued interest and other liabilities, in the consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2021, right of use assets and the related liabilities totaled $3,751,000.

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| <br>**(In Thousands)** | **December 31,** <br>**2022** | **December 31,** <br>**2021** |
| Other assets | $4133 | $3751 |
| Other liabilities | $4133 | $3751 |

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In 2022, 2021 and 2020, operating lease expenses are included in the following line item of the consolidated statements of income:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Net occupancy and equipment expense | $599 | $492 | $371 |
| Total | $599 | $492 | $371 |

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A maturity analysis of the Corporation's lease liabilities at December 31, 2022 is as follows:

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#### Lease Payments Due

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|:---|:---|
| **2023** | $643 |
| **2024** | 622 |
| **2025** | 593 |
| **2026** | 532 |
| **2027** | 509 |
| **Thereafter** | 1565 |
| Total lease payments | 4464 |
| Discount on cash flows | (331) |
| Total lease liabilities | $4133 |

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**Litigation Matters**

In the normal course of business, the Corporation is subject to pending and threatened litigation in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. In management's opinion, the Corporation's financial position and results of operations would not be materially affected by the outcome of these legal proceedings.

**Trust Department Tax Reporting Contingency**

The Corporation has incurred operational losses from compliance oversight related to trust department tax preparation and administration activities that occurred prior to 2020. In 2020, the Corporation made changes in internal controls and personnel responsible for trust department tax administration activities. Management implemented the changes in internal controls and personnel in an effort to mitigate and prevent the likelihood of new instances of non-compliance from trust department tax administration activities. In 2022, the Corporation recorded a net reduction in expense of $459,000 related to trust department tax compliance matters, resulting mainly from favorable rulings on two matters. Losses related to trust department tax compliance matters totaled $164,000 in 2021 and $571,000 in 2020. The net reduction in expense in 2022 and the losses in 2021 and 2020 are included in other noninterest expense in the consolidated statements of income. The balance of accrued interest and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets includes $122,000 at December 31, 2022 and $465,000 at December 31, 2021 related to trust department tax compliance matters.

18. REGULATORY MATTERS

In August 2018, the Federal Reserve Board issued an interim final rule that expanded applicability of the Board's small bank holding company policy statement. The interim final rule raised the policy statement's asset threshold from $1 billion to $3 billion in total consolidated assets for a bank holding company or savings and loan holding company that: (1) is not engaged in significant nonbanking activities; (2) does not conduct significant off-balance sheet activities; and (3) does not have a material amount of debt or equity securities, other than trust-preferred securities, outstanding. The interim final rule provides that, if warranted for supervisory purposes, the Federal Reserve may exclude a company from the threshold increase. Management believes the Corporation meets the conditions of the Federal Reserve's small bank holding company policy statement and is therefore excluded from consolidated capital requirements at December 31, 2022; however, C&N Bank remains subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.

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Details concerning capital ratios at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are presented below. Management believes, as of December 31, 2022, that C&N Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject and maintains a capital conservation buffer (described in more detail below) that allows the Bank to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. Further, as reflected in the table below, the Corporation's and C&N Bank's capital ratios at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 exceed the Corporation's Board policy threshold levels.

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | **Minimum To Be Well** | **Minimum To Be Well** |  |  |
|  |  |  | **Minimum** | **Minimum** | **Minimum To Maintain** | **Minimum To Maintain** | **Capitalized Under** | **Capitalized Under** | **Minimum To Meet** | **Minimum To Meet** |
|  |  |  | **Capital** | **Capital** | **Capital Conservation** | **Capital Conservation** | **Prompt Corrective** | **Prompt Corrective** | **the Corporation's** | **the Corporation's** |
|  | **Actual** | **Actual** | **Requirement** | **Requirement** | **Buffer at Reporting Date** | **Buffer at Reporting Date** | **Action Provisions** | **Action Provisions** | **Policy Thresholds** | **Policy Thresholds** |
| **(Dollars In Thousands)** | **Amount** | **Ratio** | **Amount** | **Ratio** | **Amount** | **Ratio** | **Amount** | **Ratio** | **Amount** | **Ratio** |
| **December 31, 2022:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total capital to risk-weighted assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated | $285397 | 15.72% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $190590 | ³10.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;C&N Bank | 265784 | 14.68% | 144873 | ³8% | 190145 | ³10.5% | 181091 | ³10% | 190145 | ³10.5% |
| Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated | 243750 | 13.43% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 154287 | ³8.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;C&N Bank | 248744 | 13.74% | 108654 | ³6% | 153927 | ³8.5% | 144873 | ³8% | 153927 | ³8.5% |
| Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated | 243750 | 13.43% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 127060 | ³7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;C&N Bank | 248744 | 13.74% | 81491 | ³4.5% | 126764 | ³7.0% | 117709 | ³6.5% | 126764 | ³7% |
| Tier 1 capital to average assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated | 243750 | 10.11% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 192941 | ³8% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;C&N Bank | 248744 | 10.38% | 95826 | ³4% | N/A | N/A | 119783 | ³5% | 191652 | ³8% |
| **December 31, 2021:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total capital to risk-weighted assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated | $287614 | 18.21% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $165846 | ³10.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;C&N Bank | 252606 | 16.04% | 126012 | ³8% | 165390 | ³10.5% | 157514 | ³10% | 165390 | ³10.5% |
| Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated | 240433 | 15.22% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 134256 | ³8.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;C&N Bank | 238434 | 15.14% | 94509 | ³6% | 133887 | ³8.5% | 126012 | ³8% | 133887 | ³8.5% |
| Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated | 240433 | 15.22% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 110564 | ³7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;C&N Bank | 238434 | 15.14% | 70881 | ³4.5% | 110260 | ³7.0% | 102384 | ³6.5% | 110260 | ³7% |
| Tier 1 capital to average assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated | 240433 | 10.53% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 182683 | ³8% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;C&N Bank | 238434 | 10.52% | 90688 | ³4% | N/A | N/A | 113360 | ³5% | 181376 | ³8% |

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Federal regulatory authorities impose a capital rule providing that, to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, a banking organization subject to the rule must hold a capital conservation buffer composed of common equity tier 1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements. The buffer is measured relative to risk-weighted assets. At December 31, 2022, the minimum risk-based capital ratios, and the capital ratios including the capital conservation buffer, are as follows:

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| Minimum common equity tier 1 capital ratio | 4.5% |
| Minimum common equity tier 1 capital ratio plus capital conservation buffer | 7.0% |
| Minimum tier 1 capital ratio | 6.0% |
| Minimum tier 1 capital ratio plus capital conservation buffer | 8.5% |
| Minimum total capital ratio | 8.0% |
| Minimum total capital ratio plus capital conservation buffer | 10.5% |

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A banking organization with a buffer greater than 2.5% over the minimum risk-based capital ratios would not be subject to additional limits on dividend payments or discretionary bonus payments; however, a banking organization with a buffer less than 2.5% would be subject to increasingly stringent limitations as the buffer approaches zero. Also, a banking organization is prohibited from making dividend payments or discretionary bonus payments if its eligible retained income is negative in that quarter and its capital conservation buffer ratio was less than 2.5% as of the beginning of that quarter. Eligible net income is defined as net income for the four calendar

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| **Capital Conservation Buffer** | **Maximum Payout** |
| **(as a % of risk-weighted assets)** | **(as a % of eligible retained income)** |
| Greater than 2.5%  | No payout limitation applies |
| ≤2.5% and >1.875%  | 60% |
| ≤1.875% and >1.25%  | 40% |
| ≤1.25% and >0.625%  | 20% |
| ≤0.625%  | 0% |

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At December 31, 2022, C&N Bank's Capital Conservation Buffer, determined based on the minimum total capital ratio, was 6.68%.

Banking regulators limit the amount of dividends that may be paid by C&N Bank to the Corporation. Retained earnings against which dividends may be paid without prior approval of the banking regulators amounted to approximately $96,803,000 at December 31, 2022, subject to the minimum capital ratio requirements noted above.

Restrictions imposed by federal law prohibit the Corporation from borrowing from C&N Bank unless the loans are secured in specific amounts. Such secured loans to the Corporation are generally limited to 10% of C&N Bank's tangible stockholder's equity (excluding accumulated other comprehensive income) or $24,614,000 at December 31, 2022.

19. PARENT COMPANY ONLY

The following is condensed financial information for Citizens & Northern Corporation:

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| **CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET**<br>**(In Thousands)** | **Dec. 31,**<br>**2022** | **Dec. 31,**<br>**2021** |
| ASSETS |  |  |
| Cash | $17867 | $33518 |
| Investment in subsidiaries: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Citizens & Northern Bank | 254809 | 298797 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Citizens & Northern Investment Corporation | 12453 | 13085 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bucktail Life Insurance Company | 3637 | 3825 |
| Other assets | 33 | 33 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $288799 | $349258 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |  |  |
| Senior notes, net | $14765 | $14701 |
| Subordinated debt, net | 24607 | 33009 |
| Other liabilities | 102 | 143 |
| Stockholders' equity | 249325 | 301405 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $288799 | $349258 |

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| **CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT**<br>**(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Dividends from Citizens & Northern Bank | $19483 | $20200 | $38507 |
| Expenses | (1695) | (1691) | (1488) |
| Income before equity in undistributed income (excess distributions) of subsidiaries | 17788 | 18509 | 37019 |
| Equity in undistributed income (excess distributions) of subsidiaries | 8830 | 12045 | (17797) |
| NET INCOME | $26618 | $30554 | $19222 |

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| **CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS**<br>**(In Thousands)** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| **CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $26618 | $30554 | $19222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accretion of purchase accounting adjustment | (14) | (43) | (38) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt issuance costs | 170  | 101  | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity in (undistributed income) excess distributions of subsidiaries | (8830) | (12045) | 17797 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in other assets | 0  | (29) | 105 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Decrease) increase in other liabilities | (41) | (16) | 13  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 17903 | 18522 | 37099 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES,** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in business combination | 0  | 0  | (21837) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from issuance of senior notes and subordinated debt | 0  | 39100  | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of subordinated debt | (8500) | (8000) | 0  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of treasury stock | 160 | 212 | 131 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of treasury stock | (9349) | (7586) | (163) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid | (15865) | (15976) | (14469) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities | (33554) | 7750 | (14501) |
| **(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS** | (15651) | 26272 | 761 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR** | 33518 | 7246 | 6485 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR** | $17867 | $33518 | $7246 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment of net assets acquired in business combination in Citizens & Northern Bank | $0  | $0  | $73426 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity issued in business combination | $0  | $0  | $41429 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt assumed in business combination | $0  | $0  | $10091 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other liabilities assumed in business combination | $0  | $0  | $69 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest paid | $1433 | $1567 | $655 |

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**20. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS**

The Corporation is a party to derivative financial instruments. These financial instruments consist of interest rate swap agreements and risk participation agreements (RPAs) which contain master netting and collateral provisions designed to protect the party at risk.

Interest rate swaps with commercial loan banking customers were executed to facilitate their respective risk management strategies. Under the terms of these arrangements, the commercial banking customers effectively exchanged their floating interest rate exposures on loans into fixed interest rate exposures. Those interest rate swaps have been simultaneously economically hedged by offsetting interest rate swaps with a third party, such that the Corporation has effectively exchanged its fixed interest rate exposures for floating rate exposures. These derivatives are not designated as hedges and are not speculative. Rather, these derivatives result from a service provided to certain customers. As the interest rate swaps associated with this program do not meet the hedge accounting requirements, changes in the fair value of both the customer swaps and the offsetting swaps are recognized directly in earnings.

The aggregate notional amount of interest rate swaps was $155,214,000 at December 31, 2022 and $123,094,000 at December 31, 2021. The Corporation originated one interest rate swap with a notional amount of $24,000,000 in 2022 and originated no interest rate swaps in 2021. There were no gross amounts of interest rate swap-related assets and liabilities not offset in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2022. The net impact of interest rate swaps on interest income on loans was a reduction of $342,000 in 2022, $1,347,000 in 2021 and $698,000 in 2020. Fee income on the interest swap originated in 2022 of $290,000 is included in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

The Corporation has entered into an RPA with another institution as a means to assume a portion of the credit risk associated with a loan structure which includes a derivative instrument, in exchange for fee income commensurate with the risk assumed. This type of derivative is referred to as an "RPA In." In addition, in an effort to reduce the credit risk associated with an interest rate swap agreement with a borrower for whom the Corporation has provided a loan structured with a derivative, the Corporation purchased an RPA from an institution participating in the facility in exchange for a fee commensurate with the risk shared. This type of derivative is referred to as an "RPA Out." The net impact on the consolidated statements of income from RPAs was a reduction in other noninterest income of $14,000 in 2022. The Corporation did not enter into any RPAs prior to 2022.

The table below presents the fair value of the Corporation's derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2022 and 2021:

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| **(In Thousands)** | **At December 31, 2022** | **At December 31, 2022** | **At December 31, 2022** | **At December 31, 2022** | **At December 31, 2021** | **At December 31, 2021** | **At December 31, 2021** | **At December 31, 2021** |
|  | **Asset Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** |
|  | **Notional**<br>**Amount** | **Fair**<br>**Value (1)** | **Notional**<br>**Amount** | **Fair**<br>**Value (2)** | **Notional**<br>**Amount** | **Fair**<br>**Value (1)** | **Notional**<br>**Amount** | **Fair**<br>**Value (2)** |
| Interest rate swap agreements | $77607 | $3638 | $77607 | $3638 | $61547 | $3104 | $61547 | $3104 |
| RPA Out | 7200 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
| RPA In | 0  | 0  | 10000 | 19 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Included in accrued interest and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Corporation's agreements with its derivative counterparties provide that if the Corporation defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Corporation could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations. Further, if the Corporation were to fail to maintain its status as a well or adequately capitalized institution, then the counterparties could terminate the derivative positions and the Corporation would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements. Available-for-sale securities with a carrying value of $2,259,000 were pledged as collateral against the Corporation's liability related to the interest rate swaps at December 31, 2022.

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21. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Corporation measures certain assets at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FASB ASC Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in determining valuations into three levels. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1 – Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Corporation for identical assets. These generally provide the most reliable evidence and are used to measure fair value whenever available.

Level 2 – Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than Level 1 inputs, that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets and other observable inputs.

Level 3 – Fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs. Examples of valuation methodologies that would result in Level 3 classification include option pricing models, discounted cash flows and other similar techniques.

The Corporation monitors and evaluates available data relating to fair value measurements on an ongoing basis and recognizes transfers among the levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the date of an event or change in circumstances that affects the valuation method chosen. Examples of such changes may include the market for a particular asset becoming active or inactive, changes in the availability of quoted prices, or changes in the availability of other market data.

At December 31, 2022 and 2021, assets measured at fair value and the valuation methods used are as follows:

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|  | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** |
| **(In Thousands)** | **Quoted**<br>**Prices**<br>**in Active**<br>**Markets**<br>**(Level 1)** | <br>**Other**<br>**Observable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 2)** | <br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 3)** | <br>**Total**<br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **Recurring fair value measurements, assets:** |  |  |  |  |
| AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE DEBT SECURITIES: |  |  |  |  |
| Obligations of the U.S. Treasury | $31836 | $0  | $0  | $31836 |
| Obligations of U.S. Government agencies | 0  | 23430 | 0  | 23430 |
| Bank holding company debt securities | 0  | 25386 | 0  | 25386 |
| Obligations of states and political subdivisions: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 0  | 132623 | 0  | 132623 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 0  | 56812 | 0  | 56812 |
| Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential pass-through securities | 0  | 99941 | 0  | 99941 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential collateralized mortgage obligations | 0  | 40296 | 0  | 40296 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 0  | 79686 | 0  | 79686 |
| Private label commercial mortgage-backed securities | 0  | 8023 | 0  | 8023 |
| Total available-for-sale debt securities | 31836 | 466197 | 0  | 498033 |
| Marketable equity security | 859 | 0  | 0  | 859 |
| Servicing rights | 0  | 0  | 2653 | 2653 |
| Interest rate swap agreements, assets | 0  | 3638  | 0  | 3638 |
| Total recurring fair value measurements, assets | $32695 | $469835 | $2653 | $505183 |
| **Recurring fair value measurements, liabilities,** |  |  |  |  |
| Interest rate swap agreements, liabilities | $0 | $3638 | $0 | $3638 |
| **Nonrecurring fair value measurements, assets:** |  |  |  |  |
| Impaired loans, net | $0  | $0  | $3007  | $3007  |
| Foreclosed assets held for sale | 0  | 0  | 275 | 275 |
| Total nonrecurring fair value measurements, assets | $0  | $0  | $3282 | $3282 |

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|  | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** |
| **(In Thousands)** | **Quoted**<br>**Prices**<br>**in Active**<br>**Markets**<br>**(Level 1)** | <br>**Other**<br>**Observable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 2)** | <br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 3)** | <br>**Total**<br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **Recurring fair value measurements, assets:** |  |  |  |  |
| AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE DEBT SECURITIES: |  |  |  |  |
| Obligations of the U.S. Treasury | $24912 | $0  | $0  | $24912 |
| Obligations of U.S. Government agencies | 0  | 24091 | 0  | 24091 |
| Bank holding company debt securities | 0  | 17987 | 0  | 17987 |
| Obligations of states and political subdivisions: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt | 0  | 148028 | 0  | 148028 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 0  | 72765 | 0  | 72765 |
| Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or sponsored agencies: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential pass-through securities | 0  | 98181 | 0  | 98181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential collateralized mortgage obligations | 0  | 44247 | 0  | 44247 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 0  | 87468 | 0  | 87468 |
| Total available-for-sale debt securities | 24912 | 492767 | 0  | 517679 |
| Marketable equity security | 971 | 0  | 0  | 971 |
| Servicing rights | 0  | 0  | 2329 | 2329 |
| Interest rate swap agreements, assets | 0  | 3104  | 0  | 3104 |
| Total recurring fair value measurements, assets | $25883 | $495871 | $2329 | $524083 |
| **Recurring fair value measurements, liabilities,** |  |  |  |  |
| Interest rate swap agreements, liabilities | $0 | $3104 | $0 | $3104 |
| **Nonrecurring fair value measurements, assets:** |  |  |  |  |
| Impaired loans, net | $0  | $0  | $5800 | $5800 |
| Foreclosed assets held for sale | 0  | 0  | 684 | 684 |
| Total nonrecurring fair value measurements, assets | $0  | $0  | $6484 | $6484 |

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Management's evaluation and selection of valuation techniques and the unobservable inputs used in determining the fair values of assets valued using Level 3 methodologies include sensitive assumptions. Other market participants might use substantially different assumptions, which could result in calculations of fair values that would be substantially different than the amount calculated by management. The following table shows quantitative information regarding significant techniques and inputs used at December 31, 2022 and 2021 for servicing rights assets measured using unobservable inputs (Level 3 methodologies) on a recurring basis:

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| **Asset** | **Fair Value at**<br>**12/31/2022**<br>**(In Thousands)** | <br>**Valuation**<br>**Technique** | <br>**Unobservable**<br>**Input(s)** |  | **12/31/2022** |
| Servicing rights | $2653 | Discounted cash flow | Discount rate | 13.00% | Rate used through modeling period |
|  |  |  | Loan prepayment speeds | 133.00% | Weighted-average PSA |
|  |  |  | Servicing fees | 0.25% | of loan balances |
|  |  |  |  | 4.00% | of payments are late |
|  |  |  |  | 5.00% | late fees assessed |
|  |  |  |  | $1.94 | Miscellaneous fees per account per month |
|  |  |  | Servicing costs | $6.00 | Monthly servicing cost per account |
|  |  |  |  | $24.00 | Additional monthly servicing cost per loan on loans more than 30 days delinquent |
|  |  |  |  | 1.50% | of loans more than 30 days delinquent |
|  |  |  |  | 3.00% | annual increase in servicing costs |

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|  | | | |  | **Method or Value As of** |
| **Asset** | **Fair Value at**<br>**12/31/2021**<br>**(In Thousands)** | <br>**Valuation**<br>**Technique** | <br>**Unobservable**<br>**Input(s)** |  | **12/31/2021** |
| Servicing rights | $2329 | Discounted cash flow | Discount rate | 13.00% | Rate used through modeling period |
|  |  |  | Loan prepayment speeds | 209.00% | Weighted-average PSA |
|  |  |  | Servicing fees | 0.25% | of loan balances |
|  |  |  |  | 4.00% | of payments are late |
|  |  |  |  | 5.00% | late fees assessed |
|  |  |  |  | $1.94 | Miscellaneous fees per account per month |
|  |  |  | Servicing costs | $6.00 | Monthly servicing cost per account |
|  |  |  |  | $24.00 | Additional monthly servicing cost per loan on loans more than 30 days delinquent |
|  |  |  |  | 1.50% | of loans more than 30 days delinquent |
|  |  |  |  | 3.00% | annual increase in servicing costs |

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The fair value of servicing rights is affected by expected future interest rates. Increases (decreases) in future expected interest rates tend to increase (decrease) the fair value of the Corporation's servicing rights because of changes in expected prepayment behavior by the borrowers on the underlying loans.

Following is a reconciliation of activity for Level 3 assets (servicing rights) measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

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| **(In Thousands)** | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  | **Years Ended December 31,**  |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Servicing rights balance, beginning of period | $2329 | $1689 | $1277 |
| Originations of servicing rights | 198 | 708 | 988 |
| Unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings | 126 | (68) | (576) |
| Servicing rights balance, end of period | $2653 | $2329 | $1689 |

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Loans are classified as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Foreclosed assets held for sale consist of real estate acquired by foreclosure. For impaired commercial loans secured by real estate and foreclosed assets held for sale, estimated fair values are determined primarily using values from third-party appraisals. Appraised values are discounted to arrive at the estimated selling price of the collateral, which is considered to be the estimated fair value. The discounts also include estimated costs to sell the property.

At December 31, 2022 and 2021, quantitative information regarding significant techniques and inputs used for nonrecurring fair value measurements using unobservable inputs (Level 3 methodologies) are as follows:

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| **(Dollars In Thousands)** | | | | | | |
| **Asset** | <br>**Balance at**<br>**12/31/2022** | <br>**Valuation**<br>**Allowance at**<br>**12/31/2022** | <br>**Fair Value at**<br>**12/31/2022** | <br>**Valuation**<br>**Technique** | <br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs** | **Weighted**<br>**Average**<br>**Discount at**<br>**12/31/2022** |
| Impaired loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $3400 | $427 | $2973 | Sales comparison | Discount to appraised value | 25% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 60 | 26 | 34 | Liquidation of assets | Discount to appraised value | 33% |
| Total impaired loans | $3460 | $453 | $3007 |  |  |  |
| Foreclosed assets held for sale - real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Commercial real estate | $275 | $0  | $275 | Sales comparison | Discount to appraised value | 50% |
| Total foreclosed assets held for sale | $275 | $0  | $275 |  |  |  |

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| **(Dollars In Thousands)** | | | | | | |
| **Asset** | <br>**Balance at**<br>**12/31/2021** | <br>**Valuation**<br>**Allowance at**<br>**12/31/2021** | <br>**Fair Value at**<br>**12/31/2021** | <br>**Valuation**<br>**Technique** | <br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs** | **Weighted** <br>**Average** <br>**Discount at**<br>**12/31/2021** |
| Impaired loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Commercial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans secured by real estate | $6468 | $668 | $5800 | Sales comparison | Discount to appraised value | 27% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 72 | 72 | 0  | Liquidation of assets | Discount to appraised value | 100% |
| Total impaired loans | $6540 | $740 | $5800 |  |  |  |
| Foreclosed assets held for sale - real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Commercial real estate | $428 | $0  | $428 | Sales comparison | Discount to appraised value | 50% |
| Residential (1-4 family) | 256 | 0  | 256 | Sales comparison | Discount to appraised value | 53% |
| Total foreclosed assets held for sale | $684 | $0  | $684 |  |  |  |

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Certain of the Corporation's financial instruments are not measured at fair value in the consolidated financial statements. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments are excluded from disclosure requirements. Therefore, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not represent the underlying fair value of the Corporation.

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The estimated fair values, and related carrying amounts, of the Corporation's financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(In Thousands)** | **Fair Value** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** |
|  | **Hierarchy**<br>**Level** | **Carrying**<br>**Amount** | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Carrying**<br>**Amount** | **Fair**<br>**Value** |
| Financial assets: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1 | $47698 | $47698 | $95848 | $95848 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Certificates of deposit | Level 2 | 7350 | 6956 | 9100 | 9142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted equity securities (included in other assets) | Level 2 | 14418 | 14418 | 9562 | 9562 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans, net | Level 3 | 1723425 | 1674002 | 1551312 | 1573955 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued interest receivable | Level 2 | 8653 | 8653 | 7235 | 7235 |
| Financial liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits with no stated maturity | Level 2 | 1702404 | 1702404 | 1639167 | 1639167 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Time deposits | Level 2 | 295189 | 293814 | 285893 | 286962 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings | Level 2 | 80062 | 80062 | 1803 | 1603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term borrowings | Level 2 | 62347 | 60944 | 28042 | 28347 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior debt | Level 2 | 14765 | 9712 | 14701 | 15016 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt | Level 2 | 24607 | 16186 | 33009 | 33171 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued interest payable | Level 2 | 461 | 461 | 205 | 205 |

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**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

Stockholders and Board of Directors of

Citizens & Northern Corporation

**Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Citizens & Northern Corporation and subsidiaries (collectively the "Corporation") as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive (loss) income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). We also have audited the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO").

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Corporation as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by COSO.

**Basis for Opinions**

The Corporation's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Corporation in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

**Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting**

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable

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assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

**Critical Audit Matters**

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

**Allowance for Loan Losses – Qualitative Factors** 

*Critical Audit Matter Description*

As described in Note 1 and Note 8 to the Corporation's consolidated financial statements, the allowance for loan losses consists of two major components: (1) a specific component consisting of the valuation allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment ("specific component") and (2) a general component consisting of the valuation allowance for pools of loans with similar risk characteristics collectively evaluated for impairment ("general reserves"). The general reserves are further broken down as reserves assigned to each pool of loans based on both historical net charge-off experience and reserves related to qualitative factors.

The determination of the allowance for loan losses requires significant estimates and subjective assumptions which require a high degree of judgment relating to how those assumptions impact probable incurred credit losses within the loan portfolio. Changes in these assumptions could have a material effect on the Corporation's financial results. Qualitative risk factors are evaluated for the impact on each of the three distinct loan segments (residential mortgage, commercial and consumer) within the loan portfolio. Each qualitative factor is assigned a value to reflect improving, stable or declining conditions based on management's judgment using relevant information available at the time of the evaluation. Management has designed qualitative factors that include such factors as 1) economic conditions within its market area, 2) the Corporation's lending policies, 3) changes or trends in the portfolio, 4) risk profile, 5) competition, and 6) regulatory requirements. To formulate the additional allocations to the allowance for loan losses for general reserve qualitative factors, management multiplies the outstanding principal balance of the various loan classes by the applicable qualitative factor.

Management's identification and analysis of these issues requires significant judgment. We identified the estimate of the general reserve's qualitative factors of the allowance for loan losses as a critical audit matter as auditing the underlying qualitative factors requires significant auditor judgment as amounts determined by management rely on analysis that is highly subjective and includes significant estimation uncertainty.

*How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit*

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included, among others:

● Obtaining an understanding of the management review control over the determination, review and approval of the qualitative factors, including controls over the underlying internal and external data inputs, and testing such control for design and operating effectiveness.

● Evaluating the reasonableness of management's judgments related to qualitative factor adjustments to determine if they are calculated in accordance with management's policies and consistently applied.

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● Evaluating the relevance and reliability of underlying internal and external data inputs used as a basis for the qualitative factor adjustments and corroborating these inputs by comparing to the Corporation's lending practices, historical loan portfolio performance, and third-party macroeconomic data, as well as considering current economic factors.

● Analytically evaluate changes that occurred in the allowance for loan losses.

/s/ Baker Tilly US, LLP

We have served as the Corporation's auditor since 1979.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

March 16, 2023

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#### ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None

#### ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

#### EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Corporation's management, under the supervision of and with the participation of the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has carried out an evaluation of the design and effectiveness of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that all material information required to be disclosed in reports the Corporation 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 rules and forms.

#### MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Corporation's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, as that term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). The Corporation's system of internal control over financial reporting has been designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Corporation's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Corporation's assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Corporation are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the Corporation's management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention, or timely detection and correction of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Corporation's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect and correct misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.

There were no changes in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.

The Corporation's management assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on the framework set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in *Internal Control – Integrated Framework* (2013). Based on that assessment, we concluded that, as of December 31, 2022, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting is effective based on the criteria established in *Internal Control – Integrated Framework* (2013).

Baker Tilly US, LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Corporation's consolidated financial statements, has issued an audit report on the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022. That report appears immediately prior to this report.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;March 16, 2023 | By: | /s/ J. Bradley Scovill |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Date  |  | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;March 16, 2023 | By:  | /s/ Mark A. Hughes  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Date  |  | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |

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#### ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
There was no information the Corporation was required to disclose in a report on Form 8-K during the fourth quarter 2022 that was not disclosed.

#### PART III

#### ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information concerning Directors and Executive Officers is incorporated herein by reference to disclosure under the captions "Proposal 1 – Election of Directors," "Executive Officers," "Information Concerning Security Ownership" and "Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors" of the Corporation's proxy statement dated March 10, 2023 for the annual meeting of stockholders to be held on April 20, 2023.

The Corporation's Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Ethics, available on the Corporation's web site at www.cnbankpa.com for the Corporation's employees, officers and directors. (The provisions of the Code of Ethics are also included in the Corporation's employee handbook.)

#### ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information concerning executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference to disclosure under the captions "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" and "Executive Compensation Tables" of the Corporation's proxy statement dated March 10, 2023 for the annual meeting of stockholders to be held on April 20, 2023.

#### ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated herein by reference to disclosure under the caption "Beneficial Ownership of Executive Officers and Directors" of the Corporation's proxy statement dated March 10, 2023 for the annual meeting of stockholders to be held on April 20, 2023.

"Equity Compensation Plan Information" as required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference herein from Item 5 (Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters) of this Form 10-K.

#### ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Information concerning loans and deposit balances with Directors and Executive Officers is provided in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additional information, including information concerning director independence, is incorporated herein by reference to disclosure appearing under the captions "Director Independence" and "Related Person Transaction and Policies" of the Corporation's proxy statement dated March 10, 2023 for the annual meeting of stockholders to be held on April 20, 2023.

#### ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Information concerning services provided by the Corporation's independent auditor Baker Tilly US, LLP, the audit committee's pre-approval policies and procedures for such services, and fees paid by the Corporation to that firm, is incorporated herein by reference to disclosure under the caption "Fees of Independent Public Accountants" of the Corporation's proxy statement dated March 10, 2023 for the annual meeting of stockholders to be held on April 20, 2023.

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#### PART IV

#### ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) (1). The following consolidated financial statements are set forth in Part II, Item 8:

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| [Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#ReportofIndependentRegisteredPublicAccou) (PCAOB ID: 23) | &nbsp;&nbsp;94-97 |
| [Financial Statements:](#Item8) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2022 and 2021](#CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETS_645302) | &nbsp;&nbsp;42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consolidated Statements of Income - Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020](#ConsolidatedStatementsofIncome_930298) | &nbsp;&nbsp;43 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020](#ConsolidatedStatementsofComprehensiveInc) | &nbsp;&nbsp;44 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020](#ConsolidatedStatementsofChangesinStockho) | &nbsp;&nbsp;45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020](#CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCASHFLOWS_848952) | &nbsp;&nbsp;46-47 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](#NOTESTOCONSOLIDATEDFINANCIALSTATEMENTS_3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;48-94 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) (2) Financial statement schedules are not applicable or included in the financial statements or related notes.

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| 2. Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or succession: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 18, 2019, between the Corporation and Covenant Financial, Inc.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000110465919073824/tm1926408d1_ex2-1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Corporation's Form 8-K filed December 18, 2019 |
| [3.1 Articles of Incorporation](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000155837022007537/cznc-20220331xex3d1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Corporation's Form 10-Q filed May 6, 2022 |
| [3.2 By-laws](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000810958/000155837022001422/cznc-20220217xex3d1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Corporation's Form 8-K filed February 18, 2022 |
| 4. Instruments defining the rights of securities holders, including Indentures  |  |
| [4.1 Indenture, dated May 19, 2021 between Citizens & Northern Corporation and UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000155837021007555/cznc-20210519xex4dd1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Corporation's Form 8-K filed May 19, 2021 |
| [4.2 Form of Subordinated Note](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000810958/000155837021007555/cznc-20210519xex4dd1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A-2 to Exhibit 4.1 of the Corporation's Form 8-K filed May 19, 2021 |
| [4.3 Form of Senior Note](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000810958/000155837021007555/cznc-20210519xex4d3.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Corporation's Form 8-K filed May 19, 2021 |
| [4.4 Description of registrant's securities](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000110465920023334/tm208260d1_ex4vi.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.(vi) of the Corporation's Form 10-K filed February 20, 2020 |
| 9. Voting trust agreement | Not applicable |
| 10. Material contracts: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.1 Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock agreement dated January 31, 2023 between the Corporation and](cznc-20221231xex10d1.htm) | Filed herewith |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Officers pursuant to the Citizens & Northern Corporation Stock Incentive Plan |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.2 Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Agreement dated January 31, 2023 between the Corporation and Executive Officers pursuant to the Citizens & Northern Corporation Stock Incentive Plan](cznc-20221231xex10d2.htm) | Filed herewith  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.3 Form of Restricted Stock agreement dated January 31, 2023 between the Corporation and its independent directors pursuant to the Citizens & Northern Corporation Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan](cznc-20221231xex10d3.htm) | Filed herewith  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.4 2023 Annual Performance Incentive Award Plan](cznc-20221231xex10d4.htm) | Filed herewith  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.5 2023 Annual Performance Incentive Award Plan - Mortgage Lenders](cznc-20221231xex10d5.htm) | Filed herewith |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.6 First Amendment to Deferred Compensation Agreement dated June 17, 2021](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000155837022001548/cznc-20211231xex10d9.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 filed with Corporation's Form 10-K on February 22, 2022 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.7 Deferred Compensation Agreement dated December 17, 2015](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420418009237/tv485825_ex10-8.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 filed with Corporation's Form 10-K on February 15, 2018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.8 Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated August 24, 2018 between the Corporation and J. Bradley Scovill](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420418046427/tv501790_ex10-1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Corporation's Form 8-K on August 24, 2018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.9 First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated June 26, 2017 between the Corporation and J. Bradley Scovill](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420417034307/v469779_ex10-1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Corporation's Form 8-K on June 27, 2017 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.10 Employment agreement dated March 2, 2015 between the Corporation and J. Bradley Scovill](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420415007049/v400815_ex10-1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Corporation's Form 8-K on February 9, 2015 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.11 Employment agreement dated September 19, 2013 between the Corporation and Mark A. Hughes](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420413051607/v355444_ex10-2.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Corporation's Form 8-K on September 19, 2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.12 Employment agreement dated September 19, 2013 between the Corporation and Harold F. Hoose, III](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420413051607/v355444_ex10-3.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 filed with Corporation's Form 8-K on September 19, 2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.13 Employment agreement dated December 18, 2019 between the Corporation and Blair T. Rush](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000155837021002437/cznc-20201231xex10d15.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 filed with Corporation's Form 10-K on March 5, 2021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.14 Employment agreement dated April 6, 2021 between the Corporation and Alexander Balagour](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000155837021010709/cznc-20210630xex10d1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Corporation's Form 10-Q on August 6, 2021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.15 Form of Indemnification Agreement dated September 20, 2018 between the Corporation and J. Bradley Scovill](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420418056692/tv505945_ex10-1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Corporation's Form 10-Q on November 1, 2018 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.16 Form of Indemnification Agreement dated January 9, 2018 between the Corporation and Tracy E. Watkins](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420418009237/tv485825_ex10-6.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 filed with Corporation's Form 10-K on February 15, 2018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.17 Form of Indemnification Agreement dated February 11, 2015 between the Corporation and Stan R. Dunsmore](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420415012176/v402532_ex10-9.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 filed with Corporation's Form 10-K on February 26, 2015 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.18 Form of Indemnification Agreement dated January 19, 2011 between the Corporation and John M. Reber](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420411011876/v212969_ex10-8.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 filed with Corporation's Form 10-K on March 1, 2011 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.19 Form of Indemnification Agreements dated May 2004 between the Corporation and the Directors and certain officers](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000095015205002064/l12593aexv10w1.txt) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Corporation's Form 10-K on March 14, 2005 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.20 Form of Indemnification Agreement dated February 16, 2021 between the Corporation and Blair T. Rush](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000155837021002437/cznc-20201231xex10d23.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 filed with Corporation's Form 10-K on March 5, 2021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.21 Change in Control Agreement dated January 9, 2018 between the Corporation and Tracy E. Watkins](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420418009237/tv485825_ex10-7.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 filed with Corporation's Form 10-K on February 15, 2018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.22 Change in Control Agreement dated March 17, 2015 between the Corporation and Stan R. Dunsmore](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420415028667/v409693_ex10-1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Corporation's Form 10-Q on May 8, 2015 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.23 Change in Control Agreement dated January 20, 2005 between the Corporation and John M. Reber](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420416083170/v432061_ex10-18.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 filed with Corporation's Form 10-K on February 18, 2016 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.24 Change in Control Agreement dated December 31, 2003 between the Corporation and Thomas L. Rudy, Jr.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000095015205002064/l12593aexv10w2.txt) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 filed with the Corporation's Form 10-K on March 14, 2005 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.25 Executive Compensation Recoupment Policy dated September 19, 2013](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420413051607/v355444_ex10-5.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 filed with Corporation's Form 8-K on September 19, 2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.26 Fifth Amendment to Citizens & Northern Corporation Stock Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420418065959/tv509752_ex10-1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K on December 21, 2018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.27 Fourth Amendment to Citizens & Northern Corporation Stock Incentive Plan and Annual Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420413051607/v355444_ex10-6.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 filed with Corporation's Form 8-K on September 19, 2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.28 Third Amendment to Citizens & Northern Corporation Stock Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000095015208001992/l30612adef14a.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Corporation's proxy statement dated March 18, 2008 for the annual meeting of stockholders held on April 15, 2008 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.29 Second Amendment to Citizens & Northern Corporation Stock Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000095015204001756/l05566aexv10w5.txt) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 filed with the Corporation's Form 10-K on March 10, 2004 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.30 First Amendment to Citizens & Northern Corporation Stock Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000095015204001756/l05566aexv10w6.txt) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 filed with the Corporation's Form 10-K on March 10, 2004 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.31 Citizens & Northern Corporation Stock Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000095015204001756/l05566aexv10w7.txt)  | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 filed with the Corporation's Form 10-K on March 10, 2004 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.32 Second Amendment to Citizens & Northern Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420418065959/tv509752_ex10-2.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K on December 21, 2018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.33 First Amendment to Citizens & Northern Corporation Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000095015208001992/l30612adef14a.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B to the Corporation's proxy statement dated March 18, 2008 for the annual meeting of stockholders held on April 15, 2008 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.34 Citizens & Northern Corporation Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000095015201500465/l87019adef14a.txt) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Corporation's proxy statement dated March 19, 2001 for the annual meeting of stockholders held on April 17, 2001. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.35 Citizens & Northern Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (as amended and restated)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000095015209002277/l35752aexv10w21.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 filed with the Corporation's Form 10-K on March 6, 2009 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.36 Form of Indemnification Agreements dated May 24, 2018 between the Corporation and Directors Bobbi J. Kilmer, Terry L. Lehman, Frank G. Pellegrino and Aaron K. Singer](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000114420418042057/tv500013_ex10-1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Corporation's Form 10-Q filed August 6, 2018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.37 Form of Indemnification Agreement dated July 16, 2020 between the Corporation and Stephen M. Dorwart](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000110465920091281/cznc-20200630xex10d4.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 filed with the Corporation's Form 10-Q on August 6, 2020 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.38 Form of Indemnification Agreement dated July 16, 2020 between the Corporation and Robert G. Loughery](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000110465920091281/cznc-20200630xex10d5.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 filed with the Corporation's Form 10-Q on August 6, 2020 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.39 Form of Indemnification Agreement dated April 27, 2021 between the Corporation and Helen S. Santiago](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000155837021010709/cznc-20210630xex10d2.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 filed with the Corporation's Form 10-Q on August 6, 2021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10.40 Form of Indemnification Agreement dated July 12, 2021 between the Corporation and Kate Shattuck](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810958/000155837021014942/cznc-20210930xex10d1.htm) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Corporation's Form 10-Q on November 8, 2021 |
| 11. Statement re: computation of per share earnings  | Information concerning the computation of earnings per share is provided in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is included in Part II, Item 8 of Form 10-K |
| 12. Statements re: computation of ratios | Not applicable |
| 13. Annual report to security holders, Form 10-Q or quarterly report to security holders | Not applicable |
| 14. Code of ethics | The Code of Ethics is available through the Corporation's website at www.cnbankpa.com. To access the Code of Ethics, click on "About," "Investor Relations," "Corporate Governance Policies," and "Code of Ethics." |

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| 16. Letter re: change in certifying accountant | Not applicable |
| 18. Letter re: change in accounting principles | Not applicable |
| [21. Subsidiaries of the registrant](cznc-20221231xex21.htm) | Filed herewith |
| 22. Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of security holders | Not applicable |
| [23. Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](cznc-20221231xex23.htm) | Filed herewith |
| 24. Power of attorney | Not applicable |
| 31. Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certifications: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer](cznc-20221231xex31d1.htm) | Filed herewith |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer](cznc-20221231xex31d2.htm) | Filed herewith |
| [32. Section 1350 certifications](cznc-20221231xex32d1.htm) | Filed herewith |
| 33. Report on assessment of compliance with servicing criteria for asset-backed securities | Not applicable |
| 34. Attestation report on assessment of compliance with servicing criteria for asset-backed securities | Not applicable |
| 35. Service compliance statement | Not applicable |
| 99. Additional exhibits:  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[99.1 Additional information mailed or made available online to shareholders with proxy statement and Form 10-K on March 16, 2023](cznc-20221231xex99d1.htm) | Filed herewith  |
| 101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document. | Filed herewith  |
| 101.SCH Inline XBRL Schema Document. | Filed herewith |
| 101.CAL Inline XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document. | Filed herewith |
| 101.DEF Inline XBRL Definition Linkbase Document. | Filed herewith |
| 101.LAB Inline XBRL Label Linkbase Document. | Filed herewith |
| 101.PRE Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document. | Filed herewith |
| 104. Cover Page Interactive Data File (Formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) | Filed herewith |

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated.

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| By: | /s/ J. Bradley Scovill |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Date: March 16, 2023 | Date: March 16, 2023 |
| By: | /s/ Mark A. Hughes |
| Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer | Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer |
| Date: March 16, 2023 | Date: March 16, 2023 |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| /s/ | Stephen M. Dorwart | /s/ | Frank G. Pellegrino |
|  | Stephen M. Dorwart |  | Frank G. Pellegrino |
|  | Date: March 16, 2023 |  | Date: March 16, 2023 |
| /s/ | Robert G. Loughery | /s/ | Helen S. Santiago |
|  | Robert G. Loughery |  | Helen S. Santiago |
|  | Date: March 16, 2023 |  | Date: March 16, 2023 |
| /s/ | Susan E. Hartley | /s/ | Timothy E. Schoener |
|  | Susan E. Hartley |  | Timothy E. Schoener |
|  | Date: March 16, 2023 |  | Date: March 16, 2023 |
| /s/ | Bobbi J. Kilmer | /s/ | J. Bradley Scovill |
|  | Bobbi J. Kilmer |  | J. Bradley Scovill |
|  | Date: March 16, 2023 |  | Date: March 16, 2023 |
| /s/ | Leo F. Lambert | /s/ | Kate Shattuck |
|  | Leo F. Lambert |  | Kate Shattuck |
|  | Date: March 16, 2023 |  | Date: March 16, 2023 |
| /s/ | Terry L. Lehman | /s/ | Aaron K. Singer |
|  | Terry L. Lehman |  | Aaron K. Singer |
|  | Date: March 16, 2023 |  | Date: March 16, 2023 |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**EXHIBIT 10.1**

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### CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION
**1995 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN (As Amended)**

### TIME-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT
RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT dated as of the 31st day of January 2023, by and between Citizens & Northern Corporation (the "Corporation") and **__________** an employee of the Corporation or of a subsidiary (the "Recipient").

Pursuant to the Citizens & Northern Corporation 1995 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), as amended, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") has determined that the Recipient is to be granted, on the terms and conditions set forth herein, **_________**Restricted Shares of the Corporation's common stock and hereby grants such Restricted Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.Number of Shares and Price.** Restricted Stock shall consist of shares of Stock that will be acquired by and issued to the Recipient at a designated time approved by the board of directors, for no purchase price, and under and subject to such transfer, forfeiture and other restrictions, conditions or terms as shall be determined by the Committee, including but not limited to prohibitions against transfer and substantial risks of forfeiture within the meaning of Section 83 of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.Rights of Recipient.** Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or the Restricted Stock Agreement, a Recipient of shares of Restricted Stock shall have all the rights as does a holder of Stock, including without limitation the right to vote such shares and receive dividends with respect thereto; however, during the time period of any restrictions, conditions or terms applicable to such Restricted Stock, the shares thereof and the right to vote the same and receive dividends thereon shall not be sold, assigned, transferred, exchanged, pledged, hypothecated, encumbered or otherwise disposed of except as permitted by the Plan or the Restricted Stock Agreement. Cash dividends shall be paid out and shall not participate in Dividend Reinvestment. Stock dividends resulting in whole shares shall be added to the shares held in the Restricted Account and shall be distributed to the Recipient with subsequent distributions of any Award for which they accrued. Partial shares that result from any stock dividend shall be paid to the Recipient in cash at the time of the payment of the stock dividend. If the Restricted Shares expire prior to the satisfaction of performance standards set forth in section 4 or due to forfeiture as set forth in section 5, all shares accrued by virtue of stock dividends shall be forfeited.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.Holding of Restricted Shares.** Each certificate for shares of Restricted Stock shall be deposited with the Secretary of the Corporation, or the office thereof, and shall bear a legend in substantially the following form and content:

***This Certificate and the shares of Stock hereby represented are subject to the provisions of the Corporation's Stock Incentive Plan and a certain agreement entered into between the owner and the Corporation pursuant to said Plan. The release of the Certificate and the shares of Stock hereby represented from such provision shall occur only as provided by said Plan and Agreement, a copy of which are on file in the office of the Secretary of the Corporation.***

***Upon the lapse or satisfaction of the restrictions, conditions and terms applicable to such Restricted Stock, a certificate for the shares of Stock without such legend shall be issued to the Recipient.***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.Release and Lapse of Restricted Shares.** The release of restrictions or expiration of restricted shares awarded under this agreement shall occur over a period of three years. One-third of the total shares will be distributed on the last business day in January each of the three years following the award based on the Recipient's satisfactory performance of his or her job. All Restricted Shares not distributed due to the Recipient's unsatisfactory performance of his or her job shall expire and revert back to the Corporation as of the release date on which such determinations are made. No partial shares may be released, thus an amount equal to the next whole share amount will be released subject to the specified performance criteria at each anniversary. The shares released may be in certificate form or may be directed to be held in a custodial account designated by the Recipient.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.Terms of Forfeiture.** If a Recipient's employment with the Corporation, or a subsidiary, ceases for any reason prior to the lapse of the restrictions, conditions or terms applicable to his or her Restricted Stock, all of the Recipient's Restricted Stock still subject to unexpired restrictions, conditions or terms shall be forfeited absolutely by the Recipient to the Corporation without payment or delivery of any consideration or other thing of value by the Corporation or its affiliates, and thereupon

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and thereafter neither the Recipient nor his or her heirs, personal or legal representatives, successors, assigns, beneficiaries, or any claimants under the Recipient's Last Will or laws of descent and distribution, shall have any rights or claims to or interests in the forfeited Restricted Stock or any certificates representing shares thereof, or claims against the Corporation or its affiliates with respect thereto. Except in the case of disability, employment ceases with the Corporation, or its Subsidiary, on the day the Recipient's employment is terminated with or without cause, or on their date of death. In the event of disability, the Recipient's employment is considered terminated on the date for which the Recipient receives the final payment of the Corporation's, or Subsidiary's, short-term disability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.** **Non- Transferability of Restricted Stock.** The Restricted Stock and this Restricted Stock Agreement shall **not** be transferable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.** **Change in Control**. If any of the change in control events described in Section 11 of the Plan occur, all shares of Restricted Stock shall fully vest and all restrictions on the shares of Restricted Stock shall lapse as follows: I n the case of an event specified in clause (a) of the second sentence of the third paragraph of Section 11, the lapse of all restrictions on the shares of Restricted Stock shall occur immediately prior to the consummation of the described transaction and, in the case of an event specified in clause (b) or (c) of said sentence, the full vesting and lapse of restrictions shall occur upon occurrence of the described event.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.** **Notices.** Any notice required or permitted under this Restricted Stock Agreement shall be deemed given when delivered personally, or when deposited in a United States Post Office, postage prepaid, addressed, as appropriate, to the Recipient either at his or her address herein above set forth or such other address as he or she may designate in writing to the Corporation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.** **Failure to Enforce Not a Waiver.** The failure of the Corporation to enforce at any time any provision of this Restricted Stock Agreement shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provision or of any other provision hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.** **Governing Law.** This Restricted Stock Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Pennsylvania.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**11.** **Incorporation of Plan.** The Plan is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof, and the Restricted Stock and this Restricted Stock Agreement are subject to all terms and conditions of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.Amendments.** This Restricted Stock Agreement may be amended or modified at any time by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Restricted Stock Agreement on the day and year first above written.

![Graphic](cznc-20221231xex10d1002.jpg)

By

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;J. Bradley Scovill – President & CEO

The undersigned hereby accepts and agrees to all the terms and provisions of the foregoing Restricted Stock Agreement and to all the terms and provisions of the Citizens & Northern Corporation 1995 Stock Incentive Plan herein incorporated by reference.

![Graphic](cznc-20221231xex10d1003.jpg)

Recipient

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## Exhibit 10.2

**EXHIBIT 10.2**

### CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION
**1995 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN (As Amended)**

### PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT
RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT dated as of the 31<sup>st</sup> day of January 2023, by and between Citizens & Northern Corporation (the "Corporation") and **________** an employee of the Corporation or of a subsidiary (the "Recipient").

Pursuant to the Citizens & Northern Corporation 1995 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), as amended, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") has determined that the Recipient is to be granted, on the terms and conditions set forth herein, **________** Restricted Shares of the Corporation's common stock and hereby grants such Restricted Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.Number of Shares and Price.** Restricted Stock shall consist of shares of Stock that will be acquired by and issued to the Recipient at a designated time approved by the board of directors, for no purchase price, and under and subject to such transfer, forfeiture and other restrictions, conditions or terms as shall be determined by the Committee, including but not limited to prohibitions against transfer and substantial risks of forfeiture within the meaning of Section 83 of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.Rights of Recipient.** Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or the Restricted Stock Agreement, a Recipient of shares of Restricted Stock shall have all the rights as does a holder of Stock, including without limitation the right to vote such shares and receive dividends with respect thereto; however, during the time period of any restrictions, conditions or terms applicable to such Restricted Stock, the shares thereof and the right to vote the same and receive dividends thereon shall not be sold, assigned, transferred, exchanged, pledged, hypothecated, encumbered or otherwise disposed of except as permitted by the Plan or the Restricted Stock Agreement. Cash dividends shall be paid out and shall not participate in Dividend Reinvestment. Stock dividends resulting in whole shares shall be added to the shares held in the Restricted Account and shall be distributed to the Recipient with subsequent distributions of any Award for which they accrued. Partial shares that result from any stock dividend shall be paid to the Recipient in cash at the time of the payment of the stock dividend. If the Restricted Shares expire prior to the satisfaction of performance standards set forth in section 4 or due to forfeiture as set forth in section 5, all shares accrued by virtue of stock dividends shall be forfeited.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.Holding of Restricted Shares.** Each certificate for shares of Restricted Stock shall be deposited with the Secretary of the Corporation, or the office thereof, and shall bear a legend in substantially the following form and content:

***This Certificate and the shares of Stock hereby represented are subject to the provisions of the Corporation's Stock Incentive Plan and a certain agreement entered into between the owner and the Corporation pursuant to said Plan. The release of the Certificate and the shares of Stock hereby represented from such provision shall occur only as provided by said Plan and Agreement, a copy of which are on file in the office of the Secretary of the Corporation.***

***Upon the lapse or satisfaction of the restrictions, conditions and terms applicable to such Restricted Stock, a certificate for the shares of Stock without such legend shall be issued to the Recipient.***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.Release and Lapse of Restricted Shares.** The release of restrictions or expiration of restricted shares awarded under this agreement shall occur over a period of three years. On each anniversary date of this award, up to one-third of the total shares will be distributed based on the Corporation's attainment of earnings-based performance standards, based on the following criteria:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●Release of 50% (one-sixth of the total shares awarded) each year will be based on the Corporation achieving a percent ranking of at least 35% of the Core Return on Average Equity (ROAE) within a defined peer group of bank holding companies and thrifts for the defined measurement period as determined by the committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●Release of 50% (one-sixth of the total shares awarded) each year will be based on the Corporation achieving a percent ranking of at least 65% of the Core Return on Average Assets (ROAA) within a defined peer group of bank holding companies and thrifts for the defined measurement period as determined by the committee.

For the purpose of determining Core ROAE and Core ROAA. nonrecurring items, as determined by the Committee (to include nonrecurring acquisition expenses), and securities gains and losses, will be excluded from the Corporation's and the peer group's earnings results. The Corporation's earnings will include the operating results of newly acquired business units and the Corporation's and the peer group's ROAE and ROAA will be compared on an after-tax basis. The peer group shall include selected publicly traded Commercial Banks and Thrifts within a geographic region reflective of Citizens & Northern's market area and with total assets of approximately one-half to 2 times those of Citizens & Northern.

The Committee reserves the right to change the composition of the peer group, as well as the method of evaluating the Corporation's Core ROAE and Core ROAA performance as compared to the peer group, based on mergers or acquisitions involving members of the peer group, changes in size of the Corporation or members of the peer group, or other factors deemed appropriate by the Committee.

All Restricted Shares not distributed due to the Corporation failing to achieve the defined earnings-based performance standards shall expire and revert back to the Corporation as of the anniversary date on which such determinations are made. No partial shares may be released, thus an amount equal to the next whole share amount will be released subject to the specified performance criteria at each anniversary. The shares released may be in certificate form or may be directed to be held in a custodial account designated by the Recipient.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.Terms of Forfeiture.** If a Recipient's employment with the Corporation, or a subsidiary, ceases for any reason prior to the lapse of the restrictions, conditions or terms applicable to his or her Restricted Stock, all of the Recipient's Restricted Stock still subject to unexpired restrictions, conditions or terms shall be forfeited absolutely by the Recipient to the Corporation without payment or delivery of any consideration or other thing of value by the Corporation or its affiliates, and thereupon and thereafter neither the Recipient nor his or her heirs, personal or legal representatives, successors, assigns, beneficiaries, or any claimants under the Recipient's Last Will or laws of descent and distribution, shall have any rights or claims to or interests in the forfeited Restricted Stock or any certificates representing shares thereof, or claims against the Corporation or its affiliates with respect thereto. Except in the case of disability, employment ceases with the Corporation, or its Subsidiary, on the day the Recipient's employment is terminated with or without cause, or on their date of death. In the event of disability, the Recipient's employment is considered terminated on the date for which the Recipient receives the final payment under the Corporation's, or Subsidiary's, short-term disability program.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.Non-Transferability of Restricted Stock.** The Restricted Stock and this Restricted Stock Agreement shall **not** be transferable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.Change in Control**. If any of the change in control events described in Section 11 of the Plan occur, all shares of Restricted Stock shall fully vest and all restrictions on the shares of Restricted Stock shall lapse as follows: In the case of an event specified in clause (a) of the second sentence of the third paragraph of Section 11, the lapse of all restrictions on the shares of Restricted Stock shall occur immediately prior to the consummation of the described transaction and, in the case of an event specified in clause (b) or (c) of said sentence, the full vesting and lapse of restrictions shall occur upon occurrence of the described event.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.Notices.** Any notice required or permitted under this Restricted Stock Agreement shall be deemed given when delivered personally, or when deposited in a United States Post Office, postage prepaid, addressed, as appropriate, to the Recipient either at his or her address herein above set forth or such other address as he or she may designate in writing to the Corporation.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.Failure to Enforce Not a Waiver.** The failure of the Corporation to enforce at any time any provision of this Restricted Stock Agreement shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provision or of any other provision hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.Governing Law.** This Restricted Stock Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**11.Incorporation of Plan.** The Plan is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof, and the Restricted Stock and this Restricted Stock Agreement are subject to all terms and conditions of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.** **Amendments.** This Restricted Stock Agreement may be amended or modified at any time by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Restricted Stock Agreement on the day and year first above written.

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By

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;J. Bradley Scovill - President & CEO

The undersigned hereby accepts and agrees to all the terms and provisions of the foregoing Restricted Stock Agreement and to all the terms and provisions of the Citizens & Northern Corporation 1995 Stock Incentive Plan herein incorporated by reference.

![Graphic](cznc-20221231xex10d2003.jpg)

Recipient

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## Exhibit 10.3

**EXHIBIT 10.3**

**INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN**

#### RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT
A total of **_______ shares** of ***RESTRICTED*** common ***STOCK***, par value $1.00, of Citizens & Northern Corporation, a Pennsylvania business corporation (herein the "Corporation") is hereby awarded as of January 31, 2023 to ***__________*** (herein the "Director"), subject in all respects to the terms and provisions of the Citizens & Northern Corporation Independent Directors Stock Incentive Plan (herein the "Plan"), dated April 17, 2001 and amended April 15, 2008, April 19, 2018, and December 20, 2018, and is incorporated herein by reference.

These shares cannot be sold, exchanged, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of, except in accordance with the Plan. These transferability restrictions will lapse on the last business day in January 2024, except as provided for in the Plan or described in the following section of this Agreement titled "Change in Control."

#### CHANGE IN CONTROL
All Awards of Restricted Stock issued under the Plan which have not fully vested (i.e., continue to have restrictions that have not lapsed) shall automatically fully vest (i.e., all restrictions shall lapse) upon a change in control event as follows: (a) If the Corporation or its stockholders execute an agreement to dispose of all or substantially all of the Corporation's assets or capital stock by means of sale, merger, consolidation, reorganization, liquidation or otherwise, as a result of which the Corporation's stockholders as of immediately before such transaction will not own at least fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of voting capital stock of the surviving entity (be it the Corporation or otherwise), the full lapse of any restrictions on shares of Restricted Stock shall occur immediately prior to the consummation of such transaction; (b) if there is an actual, attempted or threatened change in the ownership of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of all classes of voting capital stock of the Corporation through the acquisition of, or an offer to acquire such percentage of the Corporation's voting capital stock by any person or entity, or persons or entities acting in concert or as a group, and such acquisition or offer has not been duly approved by the Board; or (c) if during any period of two (2) consecutive years, the individuals who at the beginning of such period constituted the Board, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board, unless the election of each director of the Board, who was not a director of the Board at the beginning of such period, was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of such period, thereupon (upon the occurrence of the events described in clause (b) or (c)), the full vesting and lapse of any restrictions on shares of Restricted Stock shall occur.

Dated: February 23, 2023CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION

ATTEST: ![Graphic](cznc-20221231xex10d3002.jpg) BY<u> </u>

Skye L. Mahosky, Corporate SecretaryJ. Bradley Scovill – President & CEO

The Director acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and represents that he or she is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof. The Director hereby accepts this Award subject to all the terms and provisions of the Plan.

Dated: ____________________________________________________

Director

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## Exhibit 10.4

**EXHIBIT 10.4**

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<u>2023 Annual Performance Incentive Award Plan (\*)</u>

### Part I: Plan Administration
*Section 1*: **Purpose of the Plan**

The purpose of the Performance Incentive Award Plan ("the Plan") is to provide variable compensation to those employees in key positions who attain and sustain consistently high levels of performance by meeting and exceeding goals and expectations that contribute to the success, profitability, and return to the shareholders of Citizens & Northern Corporation and affiliated Employer(s). The Plan is designed to support operational objectives and financial goals as defined by the long-range and short-range strategic and financial Plans. Additionally, the Plan is designed to provide a component of the management compensation package essential to retaining and attracting quality employees to key positions that contribute significantly to the bank's financial performance. A key position for the purpose of this plan is a job role that is typically, within the community banking and financial services industries, eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.

*Section 2*: General Description

There are three components of the Plan: (1) **corporate performance**; (2) **unit/functional performance**; and (3) **individual performance**. The **corporate performance component** will be subject to the Corporation's attainment of financial goals relative to a defined peer group. To receive the **corporate bonus payout,** the company must achieve at least the threshold level.

The **unit/functional component** is based on the attainment of pre-established goals by the participant and often a team of participants in a given business unit, e.g., retail branch system, commercial lending team. Depending upon the participant's function, Key Performance Indicators for the participant's region, or the corporation as a whole, also may be evaluated to determine the unit/functional bonus. To receive the **unit/functional bonus payout,** the participant must achieve at least the threshold level.

Further, the **individual performance component** will be subject to an evaluation of the participants' overall contributions to the "team". To earn the individual component, the participant must attain at least the threshold performance level.

Even after attaining at least the Threshold performance, the plan permits the participant's supervisor or the executive officer for the participant's area to recommend no bonus payout, or a reduced amount **(Corporate, Unit/Functional or Individual)** if aspects of the participant's performance are deemed unsatisfactory.

(\*) Employees who are actively engaged in interviewing residential real estate mortgage applicants, processing the applications and closing the loans are excluded from this plan. The Corporation has a separate incentive award plan for such employees.

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The Plan protects shareholders' interests by requiring that the goals established will enhance bottom line performance while not encouraging excessive risk-taking and that a minimum level of performance is achieved before any incentive award can be made. At the same time the Plan provides management with a means to retain and attract top performers who increase the organization's financial performance by attaining their performance goals. The Plan requires that management perform an annual assessment and establishment of goals and provides a performance review and measurement system. The Plan requires management to consider non-financial goals designed to improve operational and risk management effectiveness, as well as financial goals, as appropriate for each participant's position. The Plan permits future inclusion of additional positions during a Plan year, if the need arises.

The calculation of the bonus to be distributed to the Plan participants, and the incentive formulas, are constructed to provide awards consistent with strong corporate financial performance and the participant's exceptional performance in his/her unit/functional area. The incentive formulas ensure a level of incentive award that is competitive with comparable positions and job levels in similar financial institutions, thus enabling Citizens & Northern to attract, retain, and motivate high-performing personnel and support continued growth and profitability. The determination of the bonus payable is described in Part II of this Plan.

The Plan is established to augment regular salary and benefit programs already in existence. The Incentive Plan is not meant to be a substitute for salary increases but supplemental to salary and as stated earlier, a reward for "exceptional" performance.

The Plan has been developed to recognize that the amount of incentive bonus award attainable by key executives should vary depending upon the executive's position with the company and the competitive levels of incentive bonus for those positions within the banking and financial service industry. Thus threshold, target and maximum Incentive Opportunities are established for each position.

*Section 3*: Other Payment Conditions

Termination for Reasons Other Than Death, *Permanent Disability* or Retirement – In the event of termination of employment for reasons other than death, *permanent disability* or retirement, the participant, at the discretion of the committee, may forfeit all unpaid incentive awards.

The Compensation Committee of the Board, and management, reserve the right to deny or modify an award to any participant. Such action may be due to, but not limited to, the failure of the participant to properly perform during the Plan year. Economic or other circumstances and considerations may dictate that incentive bonuses be reduced or eliminated in any given year. Accordingly, the Board of Directors may amend, alter or terminate the Plan at any time.

In the event a participant becomes disabled for a period greater than two (2) weeks, any salary continuation as a result of the Corporation's short and long-term disability programs will not be included in the base salary used for the incentive bonus calculation.

*Section 4*: Administration of the Plan

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Throughout this Plan, reference to the actions and authority of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors ("the Committee") also presumes that the Committee will recommend, and the board of directors will approve or disapprove, final disposition of all matters pertaining to administration of the Plan. The Committee, with board approval, has the responsibility to interpret, administer, and amend the Plan as necessary. The recommendations of the Committee as approved by the board, affecting the construction, interpretation, and administration of the Plan shall be final and binding on all parties, including the Corporation, its subsidiaries and employees.

At or before the beginning of each Plan year, the Committee will review and may revise the operating rules. Performance targets the Incentive Bonus Plan Performance Matrix, and the Incentive Opportunity levels for corporate, individual and unit/functional awards for attaining those targets may be changed in order to emphasize specific goals and objectives of the Plan and to maintain a competitive incentive program. However, it is expected that the Plan will require modification only when significant changes in the organization, goals, personnel, or performance occur. The Chief Executive Officer shall be the Plan Administrator with the power to control and oversee proper administration of the Plan, and may recommend to the Committee proposed changes to the operating rules. Additionally, the Committee may engage a third party expert to review and amend the plan.

An individual or individuals designated by the Chief Executive Officer will perform the computation of incentive awards. Maintenance of participant payment records shall be the responsibility of the Human Resource Director.

Finally, the committee, with board approval, may exclude extraordinary occurrences, which could affect the performance awards, either positively or negatively, but are by their nature outside the significant influence of Plan participants. The characteristics of such extraordinary occurrences are generally that they involve the senior management and the board of directors in:

● The original decision to take some action.

● Mission-driven strategic Initiatives that sacrifice short-term income for long-term gain.

● Issues most related to a restructuring of assets, or unusual expense or income realization.

Extraordinary occurrences may be excluded when calculating performance results to ensure that the best interests of the shareholders are protected and are not brought into conflict with the intent of the Plan. When and if extraordinary occurrences are excluded from the calculation of corporate performance measures, they should also be excluded in calculating the bonus.

*Section 5*: Plan Participants

Executive management shall select and recommend for participation in the Plan employees in those job positions that are responsible for directing, implementing and performing functions that have a significant influence on the profitability and operational performance of the bank (key employees). Those job positions which are selected for participation in the Plan will be in positions that normally include an incentive bonus component in the compensation package offered by similar financial institutions.

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At or before the beginning of each Plan year, the Committee shall review the recommendations of management on the selection of those positions eligible for participation in the Plan for that year. Management shall recommend the Incentive Bonus Plan Performance Matrix for the year. Additionally, management shall recommend a threshold, target and maximum Incentive Opportunity percentage of base salary for each position. Participants shall be notified of their eligibility as soon as selection is completed and the board of directors has adopted the Plan. The Committee shall review and recommend the inclusion of participants to the full board for their approval.

Positions and thus participants may be added during the Plan year at the discretion of management and the Committee, and the incentive award will be prorated from date of entry into the Plan.

*Section 6*: Payment of Individual Incentive Compensation Awards

Within 60 days following the end of the Plan year and as soon as the participant's performance has been evaluated and the financial and operating results are known, participants will receive their incentive payment as determined by the Incentive Bonus Plan Performance Matrix.

*Section 7*: Incentive Compensation Plan Operating Rules

Before the beginning of each Plan year, the Committee may review and revise, if deemed appropriate, Part II: Operating Rules of the Plan for the year then beginning. The operating rules shall include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) Identification of positions selected for participation in the Plan

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) The method for determining the amount of the total bonus to be paid to Plan participants, including the Incentive Bonus Plan Performance Matrix.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) Schedules and formulas for determining the amount of the incentive compensation awards to Plan participants for the Plan year then beginning, including threshold, target and maximum performance measures and the percentage of bonus award determined by corporate, functional/unit and individual performances. Participants will be informed at or before the Plan year of the manner in which performance will be evaluated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) Other administrative and procedural rules, which the committee considers appropriate.

After approval by the Committee and the board of directors, management shall, as soon as practical, inform each of the participants of the operating rules for the Plan year then beginning.

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*Section 8*: Performance Progress Reporting

Semi-annually the Plan Administrator will be responsible for communicating attainment of corporate goals during the course of the Plan year. Participants and their direct supervisors will meet periodically to review their performance relative to the established unit/functional and individual goals.

*Section 9*: Amendment or Termination of Plan

The committee, with concurrence of the board of directors, may terminate, amend, or modify this Plan at any time. The termination, amendment, or modification of the Plan may affect a participant's right to unpaid incentive compensation awards under this Plan.

*Section 10*: Other Considerations

*Recoupment-* Amounts allocated or paid pursuant to this Plan shall be subject to recovery by the Corporation under any claw back, recovery, recoupment or similar policy hereafter adopted by the Corporation, whether in connection with Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as amended from time to time, or otherwise, whether or not required by law.

*Active Employment Contingency-* Except in the case of a retirement, if a participant voluntarily terminates his or her employment with the Corporation or Bank prior to the date of bonus payout, the bonus will be forfeited.

*Right of Assignment* - No right or interest of any participant in the Plan shall be assignable or transferable, or subject to any lien, directly, by operation of law, or otherwise, including levy, garnishment, attachment, pledge, or bankruptcy.

*Right of Employment* - The participation in or the receipt of an award under this Plan shall not guarantee any employee any right to continued employment; the right to dismiss any employee is specifically reserved to the organization. The receipt of an award for any one year shall not guarantee an employee the right to receive an award for any subsequent year.

*Change of Position* – If a participant transfers to another position in the organization that is not included in the Incentive Compensation Plan, they will cease being a Plan participant. At the time of the position change a determination will be made as to whether the participant will be eligible for a bonus for the period during which they were a participant.

*Withholding for Taxes* - The organization shall have the right to deduct from all payments under this Plan any federal, state or local taxes required by law to be withheld with respect to such payments.

*Salary* - Salary is defined as base earnings for the year, which includes any increase in weekly rate of pay but not including any referral awards, brokerage or insurance commissions, taxable fringe benefits or prior bonus payments.

*Board Prerogatives* – It will be the right of the Board of Directors to amend, alter and/or terminate the plan in its sole discretion at any time.

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### Part II: Operating Rules
*Section l*: General

The following Incentive Compensation Plan Operating Rules will be in effect for the 2023 plan year and until revised. These operating rules are subject to change by the Committee before the start of the Plan year, with the approval of the board of directors. It is anticipated that the rules for 2023 will be revised only if significant changes occur in organization, operations, industry compensation practices, or other pertinent factors.

*Section 2*: Corporate Performance Component - Incentive Bonus Plan Performance Matrix for 2023

The corporate performance component of the Incentive Bonus is calculated based on comparison of C&N's Return on Average Equity (ROAE) to that of a Peer Group. The chart below will determine the Incentive Opportunity percentage of base salary from which the corporate performance component of a participant's bonus would be paid:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**C&N's** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Corporate** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Percent** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Award as** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**ROAE Rank** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**% of** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**vs Peer** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Target** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;33% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;30 | &nbsp;&nbsp;46.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;35 | &nbsp;&nbsp;59.8% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;73.2% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;86.6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;55 | &nbsp;&nbsp;110.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;60 | &nbsp;&nbsp;120.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;65 | &nbsp;&nbsp;130.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;140.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;75 | &nbsp;&nbsp;150% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;150% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;85 | &nbsp;&nbsp;150% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;150% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;95 | &nbsp;&nbsp;150% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;150% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;>100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;150% |

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\*The Peer Group shall include selected publicly traded commercial banks and thrifts within MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, and WV with total assets between $1.1 billion and $4.6 Billion.

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## Exhibit 10.5

**EXHIBIT 10.5**

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<u>2023 Annual Performance Incentive Award Plan — Mortgage Lenders</u>

*Section l:* Purpose of the Plan

The purpose of the Performance Incentive Award Plan ("the Plan") is to provide variable compensation to Citizens & Northern employees who are actively engaged in interviewing residential real estate applicants, processing the applications and closing the loans. The Plan is designed to reward mortgage lending employees who attain and sustain consistently high levels of performance by meeting and exceeding defined goals and to provide a component of the compensation package essential to retaining and attracting quality employees in mortgage lending positions. Incentive awards are not directly tied to Company/mortgage business profits nor the terms of the closed-end mortgage transaction or a proxy for a transaction term. The expense of the plan is incorporated into the Company's operating budget. The objective is to align the interests of these employees with the interests of the Company in obtaining superior performance results while being in compliance with the SAFE Act and 12 CFR Part 1026.36 (Regulation Z).

*Section 2*: General Description

There are two components of the Plan: (l) **unit/functional performance**; and (2) **individual performance**. The **individual performance** component will be subject to an evaluation of the participants' overall contributions to the "team". To earn the individual component, the participant must attain at least the threshold performance level. **The unit/functional component** is based on the attainment of pre-established goals by the applicable branch or mortgage lending business unit. To receive the **unit/functional bonus** payout, the participant must achieve at least the threshold level.

In addition to goals based on production, the Plan requires management to consider non-financial goals designed to improve operational and risk management effectiveness, as appropriate for each participant's position. The Plan permits future inclusion of additional positions during a Plan year, if the need arises.

The incentive formulas ensure a level of incentive award that is competitive with comparable positions and job levels in similar financial institutions, thus enabling Citizens & Northern to attract, retain, and motivate high-performing mortgage lending employees.

The Plan is established to augment regular salary and benefit programs already in existence. The Incentive Plan is not meant to be a substitute for salary increases but supplemental to salary and as stated earlier, a reward for "exceptional" performance.

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The Plan has been developed to recognize that the amount of incentive bonus award attainable by key mortgage lending employees should vary depending upon the employee's position with the company and the competitive levels of incentive bonus for those positions within the banking and financial service industry. Thus threshold, target and maximum Incentive Opportunities are established for each position.

*Section 3*: Other Payment Conditions

Termination for Reasons Other Than Death, <u>Permanent Disability</u> or Retirement — In the event of termination of employment for reasons other than death, <u>permanent disability</u> or retirement, the participant, at the discretion of the committee, may forfeit all unpaid incentive awards.

In the event a participant becomes disabled for a period greater than two (2) weeks, any salary continuation as a result of the Corporation's short and long-term disability programs will not be included in the base salary used for the incentive bonus calculation.

*Section 4*: Administration of the Plan

![Graphic](cznc-20221231xex10d5002.jpg)

Throughout this Plan, reference to the actions and authority of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors ("the Committee") presumes that the Committee will recommend, and the board of directors will approve or disapprove, final disposition of all matters pertaining to administration of the Plan. The Committee, with board approval, has the responsibility to interpret, administer, and amend the Plan as necessary. The recommendations of the Committee as approved by the board, affecting the construction, interpretation, and administration of the Plan shall be final and binding on all parties, including the Corporation, its subsidiaries and employees.

At or before the beginning of each Plan year, the Committee will review and may revise the operating rules. The Incentive Opportunity levels for individual and unit/functional awards for attaining those targets may be changed in order to maintain a competitive incentive program. However, it is expected that the Plan will require modification only when significant changes in the organization, goals, personnel, or performance occur. The Chief Executive Officer shall be the Plan Administrator with the power to control and oversee proper administration of the Plan, and may recommend to the Committee proposed changes to the operating rules. Additionally, the Committee may engage a third party expert to review and amend the plan.

An individual or individuals designated by the Chief Executive Officer will perform the computation of incentive awards. Maintenance of participant payment records shall be the responsibility of the Human Resource Director.

*Section 5*: Plan Participants

Executive management shall select and recommend for participation in the Plan employees in those job positions that are responsible for mortgage lending functions. Those job positions which are selected for

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participation in the Plan will be in positions that normally include an incentive bonus component in the compensation package offered by similar financial institutions.

At or before the beginning of each Plan year, the Committee shall review the recommendations of management on the selection of those positions eligible for participation in the Plan for that year. Additionally, management shall recommend a threshold, target and maximum Incentive Opportunity percentage of base salary for each position. Participants shall be notified of their eligibility as soon as selection is completed, and the board of directors has adopted the Plan. The Committee shall review and recommend the inclusion of participants to the full board for their approval.

Positions and thus participants may be added during the Plan year at the discretion of management and the Committee, and the incentive award will be prorated from date of entry into the Plan.

*Section 6*: Payment of Individual Incentive Compensation Awards

Within 60 days following the end of the Plan year and as soon as the participant's performance has been evaluated, participants will receive their incentive payment.

*Section 7*: Incentive Compensation Plan Operating Rules

![Graphic](cznc-20221231xex10d5003.jpg)

Before the beginning of each Plan year, the Committee may review and revise, if deemed appropriate, the operating rules of the Plan for the year then beginning. The operating rules shall include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)Identification of positions selected for participation in the Plan![Graphic](cznc-20221231xex10d5004.jpg)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)The method for determining the amount of the total bonus to be paid to Plan participants.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)Schedules and formulas for determining the amount of the incentive compensation awards to Plan participants for the Plan year then beginning, including threshold, target and maximum performance measures and the percentage of bonus award determined by functional/unit and individual performances. Participants will be informed at or before the Plan year of the manner in which performance will be evaluated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d)Other administrative and procedural rules, which the Committee considers appropriate.

After approval by the Committee and the board of directors, management shall, as soon as practical, inform each of the participants of the operating rules for the Plan year then beginning.

*Section 8*: Performance Progress Reporting

Participants and their direct supervisors will meet periodically to review their performance relative to the established unit/functional and individual goals.

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<u>Section 9</u>: Amendment or Termination of Plan

The Committee, with concurrence of the board of directors, may terminate, amend, or modify this Plan at any time. The termination, amendment, or modification of the Plan will not affect a participant's right to unpaid incentive compensation awards under this Plan.

<u>Section 10</u>: Other Considerations

Recoupment- Amounts allocated or paid pursuant to this Plan shall be subject to recovery by the Corporation under any claw back, recovery, recoupment or similar policy hereafter adopted by the Corporation, whether in connection with Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as amended from time to time, or otherwise, whether or not required by law.

Active Employment Contingency- Except in the case of a retirement, if a participant voluntarily is not actively employed by the Corporation prior to the date of bonus payout, the bonus will be forfeited.

Right of Assignment - No right or interest of any participant in the Plan shall be assignable or transferable, or subject to any lien, directly, by operation of law, or otherwise, including levy, garnishment, attachment, pledge, or bankruptcy.

Right of Employment - The participation in or the receipt of an award under this Plan shall not guarantee any employee any right to continued employment; the right to dismiss any employee is specifically reserved to the organization. The receipt of an award for any one year shall not guarantee an employee the right to receive an award for any subsequent year.

Change of Position — If a participant transfers to another position in the organization that is not included in the Incentive Compensation Plan, they will cease being a Plan participant. At the time of the position change a determination will be made as to whether the participant will be eligible for a bonus for the period during which they were a participant.

Withholding for Taxes - The organization shall have the right to deduct from all payments under this Plan any federal, state or local taxes required by law to be withheld with respect to such payments.

Salary - Salary is defined as base earnings for the year, which includes any increase in weekly rate of pay but not including any referral awards, brokerage or insurance commissions, golden nugget payments, taxable fringe benefits or prior bonus payments.

Board Prerogatives — It will be the right of the Board of Directors to amend, alter and/or terminate the plan in its sole discretion at any time. Any Incentive Bonus earned by the Participant at the time of amendment, alteration and/or termination shall remain due and payable as stated.

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## Ex-21

**EXHIBIT 21**

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| <br>**Name** | **Jurisdiction or**<br>**State of Incorporation** |
| Citizens & Northern Bank (A) | Pennsylvania |
| Bucktail Life Insurance Company (A) | Arizona |
| Citizens & Northern Investment Corporation (A) | Delaware |
| C&N Financial Services, LLC (B) | Pennsylvania |
| Northern Tier Holding LLC (B) | Pennsylvania |

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(A) Wholly-owned subsidiary of Citizens & Northern Corporation

(B) Wholly-owned subsidiary of Citizens & Northern Bank

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## Ex-23

**EXHIBIT 23**

**Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-162279 and 333-160682) and Form S-8 (No. 333-150517 and 333-138398) of Citizens & Northern Corporation and subsidiaries of our report dated March 16, 2023, relating to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of Citizens & Northern Corporation and subsidiaries' internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

/s/ Baker Tilly US, LLP<br>

Baker Tilly US, LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

March 16, 2023

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## Exhibit 31.1

**EXHIBIT 31.1**

**CERTIFICATION**

I, J. Bradley Scovill, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Citizens & Northern Corporation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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| March 16, 2023 | By: | /s/ J. Bradley Scovill |
| Date |  | President and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**EXHIBIT 31.2**

**CERTIFICATION**

I, Mark A. Hughes, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Citizens & Northern Corporation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| March 16, 2023 | By: | /s/ Mark A. Hughes |
| Date |  | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**EXHIBIT 32**

**SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATIONS**

In connection with the Annual Report of Citizens & Northern Corporation (the "Corporation") on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to each of the undersigned's best knowledge and belief:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation.

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| March 16, 2023 | By:  | /s/ J. Bradley Scovill |
| Date |  | President and Chief Executive Officer |

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| March 16, 2023 | By:  | /s/ Mark A. Hughes |
| Date |  | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

#### Exhibit 99.1

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g001.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Annual Highlights 2022 Integrate Advance Strengthening connections through transformation & growth |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g002.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthening connections through transformation & growth |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g003.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthening connections through transformation & growth **TABLE OF CONTENTS** President&CEO – Shareholder Letter 4 Lead&Guide – C&N Leadership 8 Dollars&Sense – C&N Financial Profile 10 Quarterly Share Data Operations Comparisons End of Period Balances Consolidated Financial Data C&N Wealth Management Awards&Recognition 16 Honor&Remember 21 Community&Commitment 20 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g004.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dear Shareholder, Welcome to the 2022 edition of C&N's Annual Highlights. Each year, we use this report as an opportunity to reflect on the prior year and share with you the achievements we've made along the way. As we look back on the last 12 months, a guiding principle that has been consistent across our organization is "connection." The connections we have with our customers, our teammates, our communities, and our shareholders are what drive our mission of "Creating value through lifelong relationships," and collectively enable us to deliver robust financial results and customized solutions year after year. C&N posted net income of $26.6 million or $1.71 per share in 2022, compared to $30.6 million or $1.92 per share in 2021. While there were a variety of factors that influenced these results, our strong fundamentals were in clear view as growth in all regions substantially offset the headwinds of higher interest rates, volatile equity markets, and inflation that significantly impacted both revenues and expenses. As a reflection of the company's ongoing strength, cash dividends to shareholders increased from $1.11 per share in 2021 to $1.12 per share during 2022, producing a yield of 4.90% on the year-end share price of $22.86. Solid loan and deposit growth during the year drove an increase of $5.2 million in net interest income despite a decrease in PPP revenues of $5.6 million. The net interest margin reached 3.77% compared to 3.69% in 2021 reflecting the benefit of rising interest rates on asset yields relative to the cost of funds. The Federal Reserve's commitment to taming inflation by rapidly increasing rates had a major impact on revenue from the sale of mortgage loans, which dropped by $2.7 million, or nearly 78%. Overall wealth management (Trust, Brokerage & Insurance) revenues increased modestly despite a decline of nearly 20% in the S&P 500 index, a key indicator of broad market performance. Noninterest expenses increased by $5.5 million, or 8.8%, through the combination of the higher cost of talent and ongoing investments in technology. Finally, the loan loss provision increased $3.6 million, or 98%, from 2021 primarily due to losses related to a single credit relationship. Overall credit quality remained strong throughout the year. The company's financial performance and risk profile have been resilient through the recent volatility, a nod to the expertise and collaboration of our commercial, retail, mortgage, treasury, and wealth management business lines and the related diverse revenue streams. As the impact of continued rate increases takes hold, many economists are forecasting a recession. Combined with the war in Ukraine, political division in the United States 04 \| President CEO President CEO Photo taken by Donald Biresch, Ottsville, PA \| 2023 Calendar Contest Winner |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g005.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;President CEO \| 05 and a challenging regulatory mindset, the overall operating environment is demanding and not expected to relent as we turn the calendar to 2023. Nevertheless, through investments in people and technology, C&N advanced on multiple fronts in 2022 and our year of "transformation" saw fostered connections evolve into opportunities for value. Branches&Roots In a personal sense, we've all experienced the journey any given relationship takes – it starts with an initial point of contact where a connection is established. When you're a C&N customer, that point of connection could be striking up a conversation with a personal banker at your local C&N office or logging in to your mobile banking app when you're on the go. Wherever the connection is made, we want it to be memorable and set the foundation for a strong relationship. That's why, over the past year, we've been refining the ways we can make our connections - whether in-person or digital - more integrated, seamless, and customized. While this first connection is undoubtedly important, staying connected takes time, work, and commitment, and over the course of the last few years, we have had to rethink how it's done. With the recent remodeling across our branch network almost complete, we have realigned the banking space from being purely transactional to being a place where our clients can engage in deeper discussion with our teams. Relaxed conversation spaces rather than teller lines now take center stage, supporting the exchange of thoughtful dialogue to reach helpful solutions. We've paired our service-first approach with enhanced training opportunities for our teammates. With the introduction of our Client Engagement Blueprint, we are equipping C&N experts to engage customers in meaningful business relationships, instead of simply teaching transactional processes. Additionally, we have a dedicated group of teammates led by our Customer Experience Coordinator, to leverage feedback from customers and teammates and identify and solve areas of friction along the customer journey. By listening to our customers and recognizing their needs, our teams are taking "connection point" opportunities to make banking smoother and offer the right solution for each unique need. Our Home Equity Line&Lock, rolled out last March, offers homeowners an extended draw period and flexible loan term so they can continue to invest in their homes while securing a competitive interest rate. This is a good option for homeowners needing flexibility in scheduling their improvements or additions. In November, we introduced our 14-month EZ Access Flex CD in response to the rapid increase in market interest rates. This product is an example of how our teammates recognized an opportunity to offer a timely investment option to bring even more value to our customers' assets. Another area where intentional connections and thoughtful conversations are yielding results is in our Wealth Management team. With the addition of EVP Chief Wealth Management Officer Matthew Bower early last year, the wealth team is better positioned to make substantial gains in 2023. In its 62nd year and with over $1 billion in assets under management, C&N Wealth Management will continue to provide tailored investment advice and wealth planning solutions through its client-focused and transparent approach. Our mortgage teams have a history of bringing value to our customers through specialized lending products. The EcoEquity home improvement loan, launched in the fourth quarter of 2022,  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g006.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;06 \| President CEO continued this tradition by offering a solution for clients to finance their residential solar, wind, or geothermal home improvements. Other niche financing options will be a focus in 2023, including our medical professional, first-time homebuyer and zero down payment mortgages. Additionally, we're making the closing process more seamless with E-closings and are preparing to launch the same convenient online experience for our home equity loans. These cumulative efforts to improve all these solutions, while never complete or "done," align with our mission to create value for customers. Our business model is designed to expand and deepen relationships with those in long-standing markets and our recent moves into southeastern and southcentral Pennsylvania provide substantial opportunities for new connections that will drive future growth as well. Technology&Data As the shift to increasingly digital platforms accelerates, connecting with our customers via mobile and desktop apps has become the norm. I am proud to say that the ways in which our teams adapted our relationship-based model to our technological offerings has created new opportunities to deliver value through convenient and competitive solutions. To thrive and advance C&N in times of technological change, our team has assumed the role of proactive change agents. Enhancements to our mobile banking app, introduced in November, gives users an even more seamless digital experience with conveniently located navigation buttons and the option for an "instant balance" display. We've also bolstered our lending capabilities through a lending partnership with Upstart and a forthcoming lending platform for small businesses which will streamline the lending process for our commercial clients. With a commitment to fostering digital innovation and delivering scalable solutions, the C&N Technology team has also been hard at work behind the scenes transforming our data management capacity, automating key digital workflows, integrating systems and platforms, and enabling safe migration to cloud-based platforms. These projects are just a cross-section of the numerous initiatives that have allowed us to improve internal productivity this year, empowering our teams to perform their roles while serving our customers even more efficiently, and preparing C&N for future growth. Teams&Culture We're thankful for achievements in so many areas, but success could not have been realized without our incredible teammates. The level of ingenuity, determination and dedication  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g007.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;President CEO \| 07 across this organization is second-to-none as demonstrated by the overwhelming involvement in our Giving Back, Giving Together (GBGT) community fundraising program. Last May, we closed our Children & Youth campaign, netting over $85,000 in donations for our local children's services. Since June, our teams have continued to show unfailing support for their communities raising just over $70,000 (and counting!) for 34 Local Emergency Services organizations across the C&N footprint. It is through these community connections that C&N continues to deliver on its mission of "creating value through lifelong relationships." The drive to live out our values extends to strategic integration. As we continue to enhance our relationship-based business model, C&N's Leadership Team has been pressing forward plans to equip teammates with productive tools, resources and systems. Shelley D'Haene, our Chief Digital Channels and Payments Officer, announced her plans to retire in January of 2023. During the 23 years she dedicated to C&N, Shelley's leadership and engagement made a lasting contribution to our growth and support service. Most importantly, she was a strong voice of support for our people and culture. Shelley provided excellent transitional support and guidance to Alex Balagour, our Chief Information Officer, as he assumed leadership for C&N's Operations, Client Care Center and Technology departments. We wish her well in retirement. We continue to make adjustments designed to align our structure with our strategy, including the reorganizing our Talent Development team, which is focused on attracting and retaining high-performing teammates and strengthening our workplace culture. Collectively, these efforts create a set of integrated functions and systems that will empower our teams to serve – both internally and externally – with greater efficiency. As we enter our 159th year, C&N is positioned to pursue exciting opportunities amid a challenging economic, competitive, and regulatory environment. We know from experience that the only constant is change and, as we continue to write the C&N story, we're committed to steadily building and maintaining meaningful relationships that will stand the test of time and create long-term value for our shareholders. Thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to continuing our connection with you in the year ahead. J. Bradley Scovill President & CEO Our Core Values Client-Focus Consider your customer in everything you do. Excellence Do your best. Every day. Every time. Integrity Do the right thing when no one is looking. Responsibility & Accountability Work like you own it. Teamwork Together we are stronger. Respect Value one another. Have Fun! Work hard! Play hard! WIN! Photo taken by Jason Robson, Knoxville, PA \| 2023 Calendar Contest Winner |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g008.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;08 \| Lead Guide Lead Guide Mark A. Hughes Treasurer Skye L. Mahosky Corporate Secretary J. Bradley Scovill President & CEO CORPORATE OFFICERS Alex Balagour EVP & Chief Information Officer Matthew Bower EVP & Chief Wealth Management Officer Shelley L. D'Haene EVP & Chief Digital Channels & Payments Officer Stan R. Dunsmore EVP & Chief Credit Officer Hal F. Hoose, III EVP & Chief Revenue Officer Mark A. Hughes EVP & Chief Financial Officer John M. Reber EVP & Chief Risk Management Officer Thomas L. Rudy, Jr. EVP & Chief Delivery Officer Blair T. Rush EVP & Regional President J. Bradley Scovill President & CEO Tracy E. Watkins EVP & Chief Human Resource Officer EXECUTIVE TEAM We are grateful to our Board of Directors & Advisory Board members for lending their expertise to further the mission of C&N and for providing us with valuable insight into the communities we serve. Photo taken by Jeff Hoodak, Dushore, PA \| 2023 Calendar Contest Winner |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g009.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead Guide \| 09 North Region John A. Abplanalp Evan R. Barnes Brian A. Bicksler Casandra K. Blaney James A. Bowen Krystle R. Bristol Laura C. Cimino Lawrence J. Connolly Warren J. Croft Matthew S. DeCamp David Mark Errick John M. Estep Byron Farnsworth Zachary R. Gates Brandon E. Hackett Mark R. Howe John S. Johnston John C. Kenyon Joseph R. Kightlinger Taunya Knolles Rosenbloom J. Wesley Kocsis Dr. Stephen D. Laudermilch Danielle M. Lee Scott E. Lewis Kimberly J. Mastrantonio David C. Murdock Mary C. Owlett Jeffrey B. Paul Lori J. Reed Damian M. Rossettie William B. Saxe Eric Schoonover Andrea F. Streich Mark W. Smith Edwin W. Tompkins, III Ray E. Wheeland Andrew R. Wilcox Northcentral Region Robert T. Beiter Stanley Cary John M. Confer Andrew Girio Daniel K. Mathers Benjamin Meckbach Jeffrey M. Patterson Tyler L. Rhone David A. Schall Allison Staiman Melissa M. Young Southcentral Region Thomas K. Baughman Matthew R. Doran Nicholas E. Hauck Ryan A. Myers Alex E. Snyder Southeast Region Carolina Cabrera DiGorgio Glenda R. Childs Linda J. Kilroy Daniel Paul Marrazzo Karen J. Miller Louis Quattrocchi Gary B. Rubin Michael J. Rush Irving N. Stein David E. Thompson James Watts ADVISORY BOARD Terry L. Lehman, CPA Chairman, Retired Certified Public Accountant Stephen M. Dorwart, CPA Fischer Dorwart, P.C. Susan E. Hartley Attorney at Law Bobbi J. Kilmer Retired President & CEO, Claverack Rural Electric Leo F. Lambert Former President/ GM Fitzpatrick & Lambert, Inc. Robert G. Loughery President, Nehemiah Development Company Frank G. Pellegrino Owner & Developer, Carlton Associates, LLC Helen S. Santiago, CPA LaBarr and LaBarr Timothy E. Schoener VP & CIO, UPMC Pinnacle J. Bradley Scovill President & CEO, C&N Katherine W. Shattuck Consultant, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry Aaron K. Singer President & CEO, Metalkraft Industries, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g010.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10 \| Awards Recognition Dollars Sense Photo taken by Mackenzie Johnston, Wellsboro, PA \| 2023 Calendar Contest Winner 2022 QUARTERLY SHARE PRICE DATA $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 $0.00 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter High Low 2022 High Low Dividend Declared per Quarter 2021 High Low Dividend Declared per Quarter First quarter $27.50 $23.82 $0.28 First quarter $24.99 $18.98 $0.27 Second quarter 25.20 23.21 0.28 Second quarter 25.69 23.00 0.28 Third quarter 25.77 23.29 0.28 Third quarter 25.97 23.73 0.28 Fourth quarter 25.20 22.67 0.28 Fourth quarter 27.99 24.52 0.28  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g011.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Dollars Sense \| 11 Dollars Sense FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY Operations Comparison INCOME STATEMENT (In Thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Interest and dividend income $92,647 $84,501 $77,160 $64,771 $50,328 Interest expense 9,519 6,562 9,595 10,283 4,625 Net interest income 83,128 77,939 67,565 54,488 45,703 Provision for loan losses 7,255 3,661 3,913 849 584 Net interest income after provision for loan losses 75,873 74,278 63,652 53,639 45,119 Noninterest income excluding securities gains 24,412 25,857 24,344 19,284 18,597 Net gains on available-for-sale debt securities 20 24 169 23 2,033 Loss on prepayment of borrowings 0 0 1,636 0 0 Merger-related expenses 0 0 7,708 4,099 328 Noninterest expense excluding loss on prepayment of borrowings and merger-related expenses 67,955 62,472 55,609 45,438 39,158 Income before income tax provision 32,350 37,687 23,212 23,409 26,263 Income tax provision 5,732 7,133 3,990 3,905 4,250 Net income $26,618 $30,554 $19,222 $19,504 $22,013 Net income attributable to common shares $26,381 $30,313 $19,106 $19,404 $21,903 PER COMMON SHARE DATA 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Basic earnings per share $1.71 $1.92 $1.30 $1.46 $1.79 Diluted earnings per share $1.71 $1.92 $1.30 $1.46 $1.79 Cash dividends declared per share $1.12 $1.11 $1.08 $1.18 $1.08 Book value per common share at period-end $16.07 $19.13 $18.84 $17.82 $16.02 Tangible book value per common share at period-end $12.50 $15.58 $15.30 $15.66 $15.05 Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 15,455,432 15,765,639 14,743,386 13,298,736 12,219,209 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 15,458,531 15,771,955 14,747,048 13,321,559 12,257,368 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (In Thousands) $2.10 $1.75 $1.40 $1.05 $0.70 $0.35 $0.00 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE $1.20 $1.00 $0.80 $0.60 $0.40 $0.20 $0.00 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g012.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12 \| Dollars Sense FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY End of Period Balances $1,700,000 $1,500,000 $1,300,000 $1,100,000 $900,000 $700,000 $500,000 GROSS LOANS (In Thousands) $2,400,000 $2,000,000 $1,600,000 $1,200,000 $800,000 $400,000 $0 TOTAL ASSETS (In Thousands) END OF PERIOD BALANCES (In Thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Available-for-sale debt securities $498,033 $517,679 $349,332 $346,723 $363,273 Gross loans 1,740,040 1,564,849 1,644,209 1,182,222 827,563 Allowance for loan losses 16,615 13,537 11,385 9,836 9,309 Total assets 2,454,307 2,327,648 2,239,100 1,654,145 1,290,893 Deposits 1,997,593 1,925,060 1,820,469 1,252,660 1,033,772 Borrowings, senior notes, and subordinated debt 181,781 77,555 91,183 144,847 48,768 Stockholders' equity 249,325 301,405 299,756 244,452 197,368 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (49878) 5,026 11,795 3,691 (4170) Common shares outstanding 15,518,819 15,759,090 15,911,984 13,716,445 12,319,330 AVERAGE BALANCES (In Thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Total assets $2,372,788 $2,319,234 $2,009,825 $1,540,469 $1,276,140 Earning assets 2,240,199 2,145,475 1,856,487 1,437,993 1,205,429 Gross loans 1,628,094 1,596,756 1,445,098 1,057,559 822,346 Deposits 1,980,412 1,905,400 1,586,409 1,213,687 1,027,831 Stockholders' equity 265,093 301,226 273,351 229,446 187,895 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g013.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dollars Sense \| 13 (1) Rates of return on tax-exempt securities and loans are calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis. (2) The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing: (a) total noninterest expense excluding merger-related expenses and losses from prepayment of debt, by (b) the sum of net interest income (including income from tax-exempt securities and loans on a fully taxable equivalent basis) and noninterest income excluding securities gains or losses. KEY RATIOS 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Return on average assets 1.12% 1.32% 0.96% 1.27% 1.72% Return on average equity 10.04% 10.14% 7.03% 8.50% 11.72% Average equity to average assets 11.17% 12.99% 13.60% 14.89% 14.72% Net interest margin (1) 3.77% 3.69% 3.69% 3.86% 3.90% Efficiency (2) 62.48% 59.54% 59.87% 60.73% 59.69% Cash dividends as a % of diluted earnings per share 65.50% 57.81% 83.08% 80.82% 60.34% Tier 1 leverage 10.11% 10.53% 10.34% 13.10% 14.78% Tier 1 risk-based capital 13.43% 15.22% 15.58% 19.19% 23.24% Total risk-based capital 15.72% 18.21% 17.49% 20.70% 24.42% Tangible common equity/tangible assets 8.08% 10.81% 11.15% 13.22% 14.50% Nonperforming assets/total assets 1.04% 0.94% 1.10% 0.80% 1.37% Nonperforming loans/total loans 1.46% 1.36% 1.42% 0.88% 1.94% Allowance for loan losses/total loans 0.95% 0.87% 0.69% 0.83% 1.12% Credit adjustment on purchased non-impaired loans and allowance for loan losses as a % of total loans and the credit adjustment 1.06% 1.08% 1.05% 0.93% 1.12% Net charge-offs/average loans 0.26% 0.09% 0.16% 0.03% 0.02% FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY End of Period Balances $2,100,000 $1,800,000 $1,500,000 $1,200,000 $900,000 $600,000 0 DEPOSITS (In Thousands) $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $0 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (In Thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g014.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14 \| Dollars Sense 2022 (In Thousands Except Per Share Data) (Unaudited) 1st quarter Mar. 31 2nd quarter June 30 3rd quarter Sept. 30 4th quarter Dec. 31 Interest income $21,773 $21,309 $23,710 $25,855 Interest expense 1,441 1,684 2,831 3,563 Net interest income 20,332 19,625 20,879 22,292 Provision for loan losses 891 308 3,794 2,262 Net interest income after provision for loan losses 19,441 19,317 17,085 20,030 Other income 5,821 6,830 5,651 6,110 Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities 2 (1) 20 (1) Other expenses 16,886 17,039 17,443 16,587 Income before income tax provision 8,378 9,107 5,313 9,552 Income tax provision 1,483 1,618 858 1,773 Net income $6,895 $7,489 $4,455 $7,779 Net income attributable to common shares $6,835 $7,419 $4,416 $7,711 Net income per share – basic $0.44 $0.48 $0.29 $0.50 Net income per share – diluted $0.44 $0.48 $0.29 $0.50 2021 (In Thousands Except Per Share Data) (Unaudited) 1st quarter Mar. 31 2nd quarter June 30 3rd quarter Sept. 30 4th quarter Dec. 31 Interest income $21,754 $20,428 $21,073 $21,246 Interest expense 1,671 1,747 1,614 1,530 Net interest income 20,083 18,681 19,459 19,716 Provision for loan losses 259 744 1,530 1,128 Net interest income after provision for loan losses 19,824 17,937 17,929 18,588 Other income 6,782 6,300 6,359 6,416 Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities 0 2 23 (1) Other expenses 15,709 15,399 15,346 16,018 Income before income tax provision 10,897 8,840 8,965 8,985 Income tax provision 2,110 1,780 1,566 1,677 Net income $8,787 $7,060 $7,399 $7,308 Net income attributable to common shares $8,722 $6,999 $7,336 $7,256 Net income per share – basic $0.55 $0.44 $0.47 $0.46 Net income per share – diluted $0.55 $0.44 $0.47 $0.46 QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA The following table presents summarized financial data for 2022 & 2021 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g015.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dollars Sense \| 15 TRUST REVENUE (In Thousands) $7,500 $6,000 $4,500 $3,000 $1,500 $0 $1,300,000 $1,040,000 $780,000 $520,000 $260,000 $0 TRUST ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (In Thousands) Some products are not FDIC insured or guaranteed, not a deposit or other obligation of the bank, not guaranteed by the bank and are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and are not insured by any other federal government agency. 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 WEALTH MANAGEMENT (In Thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Trust Assets Under Management $1,063,615 $1,232,919 $1,103,228 $1,007,113 $862,517 Trust Revenue $6,994 $7,234 $6,321 $6,106 $5,838 INVESTMENTS (In Thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Mutual Funds $680,475 $797,336 $697,010 $611,539 $506,201 Stocks 207,227 250,765 223,543 207,847 172,695 Bonds 90,447 95,427 104,833 101,966 103,037 Savings and money market funds 69,352 75,140 63,069 71,936 68,129 Real Estate 9,294 6,012 6,797 6,349 5,517 Miscellaneous 6,736 8,145 7,873 7,346 6,798 Mortgages 84 94 103 130 140 Total $1,063,615 $1,232,919 $1,103,228 $1,007,113 $862,517 ACCOUNTS (In Thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Pension/profit sharing $424,157 $498,714 $439,739 $402,062 $342,501 Investment management 345,753 391,777 344,688 307,068 256,430 Trusts 192,426 227,821 209,273 196,660 176,428 Custody 94,769 104,562 99,273 89,241 79,786 Guardianships 3,421 3,852 3,328 2,907 2,431 Estates 3,089 6,193 6,927 9,175 4,941 Total $1,063,615 $1,232,919 $1,103,228 $1,007,113 $862,517 WEALTH MANAGEMENT DATA The following table presents summarized financial data for C&N Wealth Management. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g016.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rainmaker Referrals Team members who referred over $100,000 in closed business to C&N Wealth Management. Karim Abouelenein  Kim Gardner  Lynne Ruffner  Muhammad Abubaker  Nichole Green  Sarah Russell  Bryan Bailey  Billie Jo Haas  Ryan Satalin  Courtney Baker  Heather Henrich  Jenelle Selleck  Marissa Berthiaume  William Holmes  Patrick Shandera  Toni Bolt  Bob Kile  Dawn Shoemaker  Crystal Bristol  Nick Kreighbaum  Rose Siegel  Sabrina Bubeck  Elizabeth Loman  Bruce Smithgall  Lesley Clayton  Rebekah Lund-Immel  Amy VanBlarcom-Lackey  Earl Clevenstine  Fawn Lynde  Sharlene Wagner  Courtney Cole  Thomas Maclin  Amy Ward  Ellen Conboy  Ashley Merritt  Mike Wetzel  Lauri Dale  Dan Miller  Kim Whiting  Rhonda Dawson  Hannah Molyneux  Barbara Yanchuk  Diane Egly  Christina Nolte  Darcey Yearick  Emma Frey  Joan Rohe  Cindy Zamroz  Awards Recognition Retirements 7 C&N team members were recognized for their combined 82 years of service. C&N is proud and appreciative of their dedication to the organization. 27 Years of Service Karen Blackwell Wellsboro 23 Years of Service Shelley D'Haene Wellsboro 16 Years of Service Stacy Elliott Muncy 6 Years of Service Halle Niklaus Williamsport 5 Years of Service Dawn Hathaway Remote 4 Years of Service Barbara Yanchuk Troy <1 Year of Service Cheryl Barshinger Port Allegany Photo taken by Maria Ananea, Williamsport, PA \| 2023 Calendar Contest Winner |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g017.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Awards Recognition \| 17 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB Lenders earned one star for each month where they closed $1,000,000 or more in loans. Mortgage Lenders Commercial Lenders Rachel Brill  Daniel Hines  Andee Bryan  Will Holmes  Patrick Davis  Thomas Howley  Linda Gordner  Peter Johnson  Kathi Heimbach  Robert Kile  Thomas Maclin  Michael Kilgour  Michelle Rae  Daniel Miller  Amanda Seeley  James Miller  Anna Shipman  Shane Moser  Stacey Sickler  Janet Nitka  Tyler Sones  Lindsay Pickering  Commercial Lenders Jay Power  Greg Adamson  Ryan Satalin  Robert Bradford  Patrick Shandera  Bob Burns  Kathleen Shepard  Earl Clevenstine  Stephen Sherman  Courtney Cole  Bruce Smithgall  Brian Collins  Amy VanBlarcom-Lackey  Edward Dixon  Cindy Zamroz  Kevin Dougherty  Years of Service Milestones 40 C&N team members were recognized for their combined 460 years of service. C&N is proud and appreciative of their dedication to the organization. 45 Years of Service Virginia Reap 35 Years of Service Justin Krellner 20 Years of Service Gabrielle Conway Melissa Dunn Linda Gordner Jodi Lovett Charity Shaefer Jessica Sweet 15 Years of Service Toni Bolt Mary D'Ottavio Janice Graybill Lauri Hall Matthew Landis Julie Lane Caroline Wilczynski 10 Years of Service Adam Heitzenrater Benjamin Howe Kristen Malesky Adam Mertes Michelle Rae Cindy Raub 5 Years of Service Tabitha Barshinger Denise Brinckman Crystal Bristol Desiree Burke Anthony Diasparra Tania Gardner Meghan Geiser Nicole Green Vanessa Johnson Christina Marmara Amy McMichael David Moore 5 Years of Service Corinna Murphy Karen Pangrazzi Michael Piller AnnaMarie Shipman Rosemarie Siegel Jennifer Simonds Ashley Woods |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g018.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18 \| Awards Recognition Impactful Awards Top Performer Award Winner (Manager Nominated) Recipients of this award were recommended by their supervisors to recognize teammates who displayed excellence in hitting their goals and driving the mission of the bank. Growth Award Winner (Manager Nominated) This award recognized team members who showed tremendous improvement in achieving their goals, learning new skills & showing initiative to improve and learn from their team members. Janet Nitka SVP /Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager (center) presented by Kelley Cwiklinski (left) and Blair Rush (right). Christina Riccio Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist (center) presented by Gwen Plaskin (left) and Justin Martin (right). Our Audit, Compliance & Risk team was selected as the winner for both the High Performing Team Award, selected by our Executive Leadership Team, and the peer nominated Best Team Partner Award. Pictured (from left): Back row: Samantha Pecynski, Julie Lane, Sonya Route, John Reber, Alassa Nudd, Elijah Compton Front row: Sara Heatley, Christina Moyer, Laeken Cook, Pete Boergermann Not Pictured: Sharon Tapp & Kathy Yiggle Congratulations to our Audit, Compliance & Risk Team Each Spring, C&N awards four employees with the Teresa (Teri) L. Mitchell Scholarship. This is a legacy scholarship that keeps the spirit of Teri and her dedication to C&N alive by providing employees with paid attendance to the PA Bankers Association's Women in Banking Conference. Pictured (from left): Shelley D'Haene, Stacey Sickler, Tracy Watkins, Brad Scovill, with scholarship recipients; Linda Gordner, Danielle Kohler, Kristina Remley, Lindsay Pickering & Paige Weiss Teri L. Mitchell Scholarship Recipients |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](cznc-20221231xex99d1g020.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Community Commitment Photo taken by Deb Young, Mansfield, PA \| 2023 Calendar Contest Winner At C&N, we believe financial wellness should be a holistic approach to managing finances that encompasses decision-making, effective money management, and achieving short-term and long-term financial goals. It is critical for individuals of all ages and life stages to have access to the tools and resources they need to make informed decisions along their journey to optimal financial health. Our C&N teammates play a vital role in helping their customers and communities achieve financial wellness. They are dedicated to providing comprehensive expertise, support and resources to help individuals reach their financial goals. In 2022, our teammates visited local high schools and elementary schools, giving 37 presentations & reaching over 1,200 kids and teens. Their efforts to educate and support their communities have shown remarkable results, with a substantial number of customers who are taking advantage of our online financial education resources, such as our interactive library, which had over 13,000 unique visitors. Additionally, over 100 students used the interactive financial game, spending a total of 157 hours playing and advancing their financial knowledge. Financial instability can have a strong emotional and practical toll on individuals and their families. Our goal is to help create a brighter future for our communities by providing the tools and resources needed to achieve financial wellness. Financial wellness is not just about individuals but also about the overall health and prosperity of communities. Based on this belief and the desire of our C&N teammates to do more, the "Giving Back, Giving Together" program was born. From June 2021 to May 2022, C&N's teams partnered with 22 children's services organizations and raised over $85,000 in monetary donations to ensure that local  |

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