# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000946673
**File Stem:** 0000946673-26-000009
**Filing Date:** 2026-2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000946673-26-000009.hdr.sgml**: 20260225

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000946673-26-000009

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 136

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260225

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260225

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BANNER CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000946673
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 911691604
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** WA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-26584
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26680064

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10 S FIRST AVENUE
- **CITY:** WALLA WALLA
- **STATE:** WA
- **ZIP:** 99362
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 509-527-3636

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10 S FIRST AVENUE
- **CITY:** WALLA WALLA
- **STATE:** WA
- **ZIP:** 99362

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST WASHINGTON BANCORP INC /WA/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19980727

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST SAVINGS BANK OF WASHINGTON BANCORP INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19950614

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-K** 

**☒&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025** 

**OR**

**☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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 0-26584

**BANNER CORPORATION** 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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|:---|:---|
| **Washington** | **91-1691604** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation | (I.R.S. Employer |
| or organization) | Identification Number) |

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**10 South First Avenue, Walla Walla, Washington 99362** 

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

**Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (509) 527-3636** 

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

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| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | BANR | The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
| (Title of Each Class) | (Trading Symbol) | (Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered) |

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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:

**<u>None.</u>**

Indicate by check mark if 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 (§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 emerging growth company. See definition 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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☐ Emerging growth company &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☐

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 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. Yes ☒ No ☐

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 Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant based on the closing sales price of the registrant's common stock quoted on The NASDAQ Stock Market on June 30, 2025, was:

**Common Stock – $2,183,779,995** 

(The exclusion from such amount of the market value of the shares owned by any person shall not be deemed an admission by the Registrant

that such person is an affiliate of the Registrant.)

The number of shares outstanding of each of the classes of the registrant's classes of common stock as of January 31, 2026:

**Common Stock, $.01 par value – 34,097,856 shares**

**Documents Incorporated by Reference**

Portions of Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 22, 2026 are incorporated by reference into Part III.

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**BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**Table of Contents**

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| **<u>[Forward-Looking Statements](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_10)</u>** | **<u>[Forward-Looking Statements](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_10)</u>** | <u>[1](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_10)</u> |
| **<u>[PART I](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_13)</u>** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1. Business](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_16)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1. Business](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_16)</u> | <u>[2](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_16)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[General](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_19)</u> | <u>[2](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_19)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Lending Activities](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_25)</u> | <u>[2](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_25)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Asset Quality](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_28)</u> | <u>[6](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_28)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Investment Activities](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_31)</u> | <u>[6](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_31)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Deposit Activities and Other Sources of Funds](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_34)</u> | <u>[7](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_34)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Personnel](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_37)</u> | <u>[8](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_37)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Taxation](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_40)</u> | <u>[10](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_40)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Competition](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_43)</u> | <u>[11](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_43)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Regulation](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_46)</u> | <u>[11](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_46)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Corporate Information](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_49)</u> | <u>[17](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_49)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1A. Risk Factors](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_52)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1A. Risk Factors](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_52)</u> | <u>[18](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_52)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_55)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_55)</u> | <u>[28](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_55)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1C. Cybersecurity](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_58)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1C. Cybersecurity](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_58)</u> | <u>[29](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_58)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 2. Properties](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_61)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 2. Properties](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_61)</u> | <u>[30](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_61)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 3. Legal Proceedings](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_64)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 3. Legal Proceedings](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_64)</u> | <u>[30](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_64)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_67)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_67)</u> | <u>[30](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_67)</u> |
| **<u>[PART II](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_70)</u>** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_73)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_73)</u> | <u>[31](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_73)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 6. Reserved](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_76)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 6. Reserved](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_76)</u> | <u>[32](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_76)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_79)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_79)</u> | <u>[33](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_79)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Executive Overview](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_82)</u> | <u>[33](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_82)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Comparison of Financial Condition](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_88)</u> | <u>[39](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_88)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Comparison of Results of Operations](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_109)</u> | <u>[50](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_109)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Market Risk and Asset/Liability Management](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_127)</u> | <u>[58](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_127)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Liquidity and Capital Resources](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_136)</u> | <u>[62](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_136)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Capital Requirements](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_139)</u> | <u>[63](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_139)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_142)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_142)</u> | <u>[63](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_142)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_145)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_145)</u> | <u>[64](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_145)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_148)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_148)</u> | <u>[130](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_148)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 9A. Controls and Procedures](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_151)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 9A. Controls and Procedures](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_151)</u> | <u>[130](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_151)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 9B. Other Information](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_154)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 9B. Other Information](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_154)</u> | <u>[130](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_154)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_157)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_157)</u> | <u>[130](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_154)</u> |
| **<u>[PART III](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_160)</u>** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_163)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_163)</u> | <u>[131](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_163)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 11. Executive Compensation](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_166)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 11. Executive Compensation](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_166)</u> | <u>[131](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_166)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_169)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_169)</u> | <u>[132](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_169)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_172)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_172)</u> | <u>[132](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_172)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_175)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_175)</u> | <u>[132](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_175)</u> |
| **<u>[PART IV](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_178)</u>** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_181)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_181)</u> | <u>[133](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_181)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 16. Form 10-K Summary](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_184)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 16. Form 10-K Summary](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_184)</u> | <u>[133](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_184)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Signatures](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_190)</u> | <u>[135](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_190)</u> |

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<u>[**Table of Contents**](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_7)</u>

**Forward-Looking Statements**

Certain matters in this Form 10-K constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions and statements about future economic performance and projections of financial items, including statements about our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and are generally identified by use of the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "targets," "potentially," "probably," "projects," "outlook" or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "may," "will," "should," "would" and "could." These forward-looking statements are inherently subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including ongoing market volatility and evolving global conditions, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These factors include, but are not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company's business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of labor shortages, elevated inflation, recessionary pressures, or slowing economic growth;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Changes in interest rate levels and volatility, and the timing and pace of such changes, including actions by the Federal Reserve, which could materially affect our net interest margin, funding costs, asset values, access to capital and liquidity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The impact of inflation and related monetary and fiscal policy responses, and their impact on consumer and business behavior;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Geopolitical developments and international conflicts, or the imposition of new or increased tariffs and trade restrictions, which may disrupt financial markets, global supply chains, commodity prices, or economic activity in specific industry sectors, including, but not limited to, agriculture-based lending;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The effects of a federal government shutdown, a debt ceiling standoff, or other fiscal policy uncertainty;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks and related negative publicity about the banking industry on investor and depositor sentiment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Expectations regarding our key growth initiatives and strategic priorities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Credit risks from lending activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, which could necessitate additional provisions for credit losses, resulting both from loans originated and loans acquired from other financial institutions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Results of examinations by regulatory authorities, which could result in the imposition of penalties, required changes to our business practices, or additional reserves.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Competitive pressures among depository and non-depository institutions that may contribute to industry disintermediation or adversely affect pricing, market share, deposit flows or product offerings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Fluctuations in real estate values;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The ability to adapt to rapid technological changes, including advancements in artificial intelligence, digital banking platforms, and cybersecurity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Ability to access cost-effective funding and to control operating costs and expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Vulnerabilities in information systems or third-party service providers, including disruptions, breaches, or attacks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Market volatility or deterioration in capital markets affecting liquidity, valuations, or investor confidence;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The costs, effects and outcomes of litigation or other legal proceedings involving the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Legislation or regulatory changes, including but not limited to shifts in capital requirements, banking regulation, tax laws, or consumer protection laws;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Climate-related risks and natural disasters, which may affect loan collateral, operations, or compliance obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The impact of future acquisitions or business combinations, in addition to goodwill impairment risks and integration challenges;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The effects of critical accounting policies and judgments, including the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets and liabilities, which estimates may prove to be inaccurate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Effects of climate change, severe weather, natural disasters, pandemics, public health crises, acts of war or terrorism, civil unrest and other external events on our business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Other risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Any forward-looking statements are based upon Management's beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements included in this report or the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed in this report might not occur, and you should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

As used throughout this report, the terms "we," "our," "us," or the "Company" refer to Banner Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires. All references to "Banner" refer to Banner Corporation and those to the "Bank" refer to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Banner Bank.

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**PART 1**

**Item 1 – Business** 

**General**

Banner is a bank holding company incorporated in the State of Washington which wholly owns one subsidiary bank, Banner Bank. The Bank is a Washington-chartered commercial bank that conducts business from its main office in Walla Walla, Washington and, as of December 31, 2025, it had 135 branch offices and 15 loan production offices located in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah and Nevada. Banner is subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve. The Bank is subject to regulation by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions-Division of Banks (the DFI) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC). As of December 31, 2025, we had total consolidated assets of $16.35 billion, net loans of $11.56 billion, total deposits of $13.74 billion, and total shareholders' equity of $1.95 billion. Banner's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "BANR."

The Bank is a regional bank that offers a wide variety of commercial banking services and financial products to individuals, businesses and public sector entities in its primary market areas. The Bank's primary business is that of traditional banking institutions — accepting deposits and originating loans in locations surrounding our offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah and Nevada. The Bank is also an active participant in secondary loan markets, engaging in mortgage banking operations through the origination and sale of one- to four-family residential loans. Lending activities include commercial business and commercial real estate loans, agriculture business loans, construction, land and land development loans, one- to four-family residential loans, multifamily real estate loans, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and consumer loans.

We continue to invest in our delivery platform across the franchise with a primary emphasis on strengthening our presence in the higher growth regions of our markets. In addition, we continue to improve the efficiency of our branch delivery channel by making investments in streamlining the origination of new loan and deposit accounts while simultaneously enhancing our digital service and account origination capabilities. During the past few years, client adoption of mobile and digital banking has accelerated while physical branch transaction volume has declined. Banner anticipates this shift in client service delivery channel preference will continue and we strive to provide digital tools that support our client's banking needs.

We also focus on expanding our product offerings and investing in marketing campaigns designed to significantly increase brand awareness for the Bank. These marketing investments are a significant element in our strategy to grow client relationships and increase our market presence, while allowing us to better serve existing and future clients. We believe our branch network, broad product line and heightened brand awareness have created a franchise that is well positioned for growth and successful execution of our super community bank model. Our overall strategy is focused on delivering clients—including middle market and small businesses, business owners, their families and employees—a compelling value proposition by providing the financial sophistication and breadth of products of a regional bank while retaining the appeal, responsiveness, and superior service level of a community bank.

The Company's successful execution of its super community bank model and strategic initiatives has delivered solid core operating results and profitability over the last several years. The Company's longer term strategic initiatives continue to focus on originating high quality assets and client acquisition, which we believe will continue to generate strong revenue while maintaining the Company's moderate risk profile. In addition, our strategic initiatives relate to efficiency, talent retention and technology improvements.

Our operating results depend primarily on our net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, consisting primarily of loans and investment securities — and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities — composed primarily of client deposits and supplemented by Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB) advances, other borrowings, and junior subordinated debentures. Net interest income is a function of our interest rate spread, which is the difference between the yield earned on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as a function of the average balances of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities and non-interest-bearing funding sources including non-interest-bearing deposits.

Our net income is also affected by the level of our non-interest income, including deposit fees and other service charges, results of mortgage banking operations—which includes gains and losses on the sale of loans and servicing fees—gains and losses on the sale of securities, as well as our non-interest expenses and provisions for credit losses and income taxes.

**Lending Activities**

*General:* All of our lending activities are conducted through the Bank and its subsidiary, Community Financial Corporation, a residential construction lender located in Portland, Oregon. We offer a wide range of loan products to meet the demands of our clients and our loan portfolio is very diversified by product type, borrower and geographic location within our market area. We originate loans for our portfolio and for sale in the secondary market. Management's strategy has been to maintain a well-diversified portfolio with a significant percentage of assets in the loan portfolio having more frequent interest rate repricing terms or shorter maturities than traditional long-term fixed-rate mortgage loans. As part of this effort, we offer a variety of floating or adjustable interest rate products that correlate more closely with our cost of interest-bearing funds, particularly loans for commercial business and real estate, agricultural business, and construction and development purposes. In response to client demand, we also originate fixed-rate loans, including fixed interest rate mortgage loans with terms of up to 30 years. The relative amount of fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate loans that can be originated at any time is largely determined by the demand for each in a competitive environment.

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Our lending activities are primarily directed toward the origination of commercial real estate and business loans. Commercial real estate loans include owner-occupied, investment properties and multifamily real estate. We also originate one- to four-family residential and construction, land and land development loans, of which a significant component are one- to four-family residential construction loans. Throughout 2025, sales of completed homes continued to outpace new originations due to constrained housing inventories. Our commercial business lending is directed toward meeting the credit and related deposit and treasury management needs of various small- to medium-sized business and agribusiness borrowers operating in our primary market areas. To a lesser extent, our commercial business lending has also included participation in certain national syndicated loans. We typically sell most of the one- to four-family residential loans we originate into the secondary market, with net gains on sales and loan servicing fees recognized as mortgage banking revenue. However, demand for these loans slowed in 2024 and 2025 due to elevated interest rates, which reduced refinance activity and overall origination volumes. At December 31, 2025, our net loan portfolio totaled $11.72 billion compared to $11.35 billion at December 31, 2024.

*One- to Four-Family Residential Real Estate Lending:* We originate loans secured by first mortgages on one- to four-family residences in the markets we serve. Through our mortgage banking activities, we sell one- to four-family residential loans on either a servicing-retained or servicing-released basis. We have generally sold a significant portion of our conventional one- to four-family residential loan originations and nearly all of our government insured loans in the secondary market. As of December 31, 2025, 13% of the loan portfolio, $1.57 billion, consisted of permanent one- to four-family residences.

We offer fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) at rates and terms competitive with market conditions, primarily with the intent of selling these loans into the secondary market. Fixed-rate loans generally are offered on a fully amortizing basis for terms ranging from 10 to 30 years at interest rates and fees that reflect current secondary market pricing. Most ARM products offered by us adjust annually after an initial period ranging from one to five years, subject to a limitation on the annual adjustment and a lifetime rate cap. For a small portion of the portfolio, where the initial period exceeds one year, the first interest rate change may exceed the annual limitation on subsequent adjustments. Our ARM products most frequently adjust based upon the average yield on Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year or other indices plus a margin or spread above the index. ARM loans held in our portfolio may allow for interest-only payments for an initial period, up to five years, but do not provide for negative amortization of principal and carry no prepayment restrictions. The retention of ARM loans in our loan portfolio can help reduce our exposure to changes in interest rates.

Our residential loans are generally underwritten and documented in accordance with the guidelines established by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac or FHLMC) and the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae or FNMA). Government insured loans are underwritten and documented in accordance with the guidelines established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs. In the loan approval process, we assess the borrower's ability to repay the loan, the adequacy of the proposed security and the employment stability and creditworthiness of the borrower. For ARM loans, our standard practice provides for underwriting based upon fully indexed interest rates and payments. Generally, we will lend up to 95% of the lesser of the appraised value or purchase price of the property on conventional loans, although higher loan-to-value ratios are available on secondary market programs. We require private mortgage insurance on conventional residential loans with a loan-to-value ratio exceeding 80% at origination.

*Construction, Land and Land Development Lending:* Historically, we have invested a significant portion of our loan portfolio in residential construction and land loans to professional home builders and developers. Our land loans are typically on improved or entitled land, versus raw land. On a more limited basis, we also make land and land development loans to developers, builders and individuals to finance the acquisition and/or development of improved lots or unimproved land. In making land loans, we follow more conservative underwriting policies than those for construction loans but maintain similar disbursement and monitoring procedures. The initial term on land loans is typically one to three years with interest-only payments, payable monthly, with provisions for principal reduction as lots are sold and released.

We also make construction loans to qualified owner occupants, which upon completion of the construction phase convert to long-term amortizing one- to four-family residential loans that are eligible for sale in the secondary market. We regularly monitor our construction and land loan portfolios and the economic conditions and housing inventory in each of our markets and increase or decrease this type of lending as we observe market conditions change. Our residential construction, land and land development lending has been increasing recently in select markets and has made a meaningful contribution to our net interest income and profitability. We also originate construction loans for commercial and multifamily real estate.

Construction and land lending affords us the opportunity to achieve higher interest rates and fees with shorter terms to maturity than are generally available on other types of lending. Construction and land lending, however, involves a higher degree of risk than other lending opportunities. We attempt to address these risks by adhering to strict underwriting policies, disbursement procedures and monitoring practices, and by maintaining portfolio diversification with respect to sub-markets, price ranges and borrowers.

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*Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate Lending:* We originate loans secured by multifamily and commercial real estate, including loans for construction of multifamily and commercial real estate projects. Commercial real estate loans are made for both owner-occupied and investor-owned properties. Multifamily and commercial real estate lending affords us an opportunity to receive interest at rates higher than those generally available from one- to four-family residential lending. In originating multifamily and commercial real estate loans, we consider the location, marketability and overall attractiveness of the properties. Our underwriting guidelines for multifamily and commercial real estate loans require an appraisal from a qualified independent appraiser, as well as an environmental risk assessment and an economic analysis of each property with regard to annual revenue and expenses, debt service coverage and fair value to determine the maximum loan amount. In the approval process, we assess the borrower's willingness and ability to manage the property and repay the loan and the adequacy of the collateral in relation to the loan amount. Our multifamily real estate portfolio, totaling $850.8 million as of December 31, 2025, is diversified and consists mostly of affordable housing projects. Our commercial real estate portfolio, totaling $4.05 billion as of December 31, 2025, is diversified, with exposure spread across numerous loans and multiple geographic markets.

Multifamily and commercial real estate loans originated by us are both fixed- and adjustable-rate loans with intermediate terms of generally five to 10 years. A significant portion of our multifamily and commercial real estate loans are linked to various FHLB advance rates, certain prime rates, US Treasury rates, or other market rate indices. Rates on these adjustable-rate loans generally adjust with a frequency of one to five years after an initial fixed-rate period ranging from one to 10 years. Our commercial real estate portfolio consists of loans on a variety of property types with no large concentrations by property type, location or borrower. At December 31, 2025, the average size of our commercial real estate loans was $1.3 million, with the largest commercial real estate loan, in terms of an outstanding balance, totaling $28.4 million.

*Commercial Business Lending:* We are active in small- to medium-sized business lending. Our commercial bankers are focused on local markets and devote a great deal of effort to developing client relationships and providing these types of borrowers with a full array of products and services delivered in a thorough and responsive manner. Our experienced commercial bankers and senior credit staff help us meet our commitment to small business lending while also focusing on corporate lending opportunities for borrowers with credit needs, generally in a $3 million to $25 million range. In addition to providing earning assets, commercial business lending has helped us increase our deposit base. In recent years, our commercial business lending has included modest participation in certain national syndicated loans, including shared national credits. We also originate smaller balance business loans, principally through our retail branch network, using our QuickStep business loan program, which is closely aligned with our consumer lending operations and relies on centralized underwriting procedures. QuickStep business loans are available up to $1.0 million. Business lines of credit are available up to $500,000 and owner-occupied real estate loans are available up to $2.0 million.

Commercial business loans may entail greater risk than other types of loans. Conventional commercial business loans generally provide higher yields or related revenue opportunities than many other types of loans but also require more administrative and management attention. Loan terms, including the fixed or adjustable interest rate, the loan maturity and the collateral considerations, vary significantly and are negotiated on an individual loan basis.

We underwrite our conventional commercial business loans on the basis of the borrower's cash flow and ability to service the debt from earnings rather than on the basis of the underlying collateral value. We seek to structure these loans so that they have more than one source of repayment. The borrower is required to provide us with sufficient information to allow us to make a prudent lending determination. In most instances, this information consists of at least three years of financial statements and tax returns, a statement of projected cash flows, current financial information on any guarantor and information about the collateral. Loans to closely held businesses typically require personal guarantees by the principals. Our commercial business loan portfolio is geographically dispersed across the market areas serviced by our branch network and there are no significant concentrations by industry or product.

Our commercial business loans may be structured as term loans or as lines of credit. Commercial business term loans are generally made to finance the purchase of fixed assets and have maturities of five years or less. Commercial business lines of credit are typically made for the purpose of providing working capital and are usually approved with a term of one year. Adjustable- or floating-rate loans are primarily tied to prime and Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) indices.

*Agricultural Lending:* Agriculture is a major industry in several of our markets. We make agricultural loans to borrowers with a strong capital base, sufficient management depth, proven ability to operate through agricultural cycles, reliable cash flows and adequate financial reporting. Payments on agricultural loans depend, to a large degree, on the results of operations of the related farm entity. Repayment is also subject to other economic and weather conditions and market prices for agricultural products, which can be highly volatile.

Agricultural operating loans generally are made as a percentage of the borrower's anticipated income to support budgeted operating expenses. These loans are secured by a blanket lien on all crops, livestock, equipment, accounts and products and proceeds thereof. In the case of crops, consideration is given to projected yields and prices from each commodity. The interest rate is normally floating, based on the prime rate or another index, plus a negotiated margin. Because these loans are made to finance a farm's or ranch's annual operations, they are usually written on a one-year review and renewable basis. Renewal is dependent upon the prior year's performance, the forthcoming year's projections and the overall financial strength of the borrower. We carefully monitor these loans and related variance reports on income and expenses compared to budget estimates. To meet the seasonal operating needs of a farm, borrowers may qualify for single payment notes, revolving lines of credit and/or non-revolving lines of credit.

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In underwriting agricultural operating loans, we consider the cash flow of the borrower based upon the expected operating results and the value of collateral used to secure the loans. Collateral generally consists of cash crops produced by the farm, such as milk, grains, fruit, grass seed, peas, sugar beets, mint, walnuts, onions, potatoes, corn and alfalfa, or livestock. In addition to considering cash flow and obtaining a blanket security interest in the farm's cash crop, we may also collateralize an operating loan with the farm's operating equipment, breeding stock, real estate and federal agricultural program payments to the borrower.

We also originate loans to finance the purchase of farm equipment with terms of up to seven years. On occasion, we also originate agricultural real estate loans secured primarily by first liens on farmland and improvements thereon located in our market areas, although generally only to service the needs of our existing clients. Loans are generally written in amounts ranging from 50% to 75% of the tax assessed or appraised value of the property for terms of five to 20 years. These loans typically have interest rates that adjust at least every five years based upon a Treasury index or FHLB advance rate plus a negotiated margin. Fixed-rate loans are granted on terms usually not to exceed five years. In originating agricultural real estate loans, we consider the debt service coverage of the borrower's cash flow, the appraised value of the underlying property, the experience and knowledge of the borrower, the borrower's past performance with us and the market area. These loans normally are not made to start-up businesses and are reserved for existing clients with substantial equity and a proven history.

Among the more common risks to agricultural lending can be weather conditions and disease. These risks may be mitigated through multi-peril crop insurance. Commodity prices also present a risk, which may be mitigated using set price contracts. Normally, required beginning and projected operating margins provide for reasonable reserves to offset unexpected yield and price deficiencies. In addition to these risks, we also consider management succession, life insurance and business continuation plans when evaluating agricultural loans.

*Consumer and Other Lending:* We originate a variety of consumer loans, including home equity lines of credit; automobile, boat and recreational vehicle loans; and loans secured by deposit accounts. While consumer lending has traditionally been a small part of our business, with loans made primarily to accommodate our existing client base, it has received consistent emphasis in recent years. Similar to other consumer loan programs, we also offer our credit card program mostly to our existing client base to add to the depth of our client relationships. In addition to earning balances, credit card accounts produce non-interest revenues through interchange fees and other activity-based revenues. Our underwriting of consumer loans is focused on the borrower's credit history and ability to repay the debt as evidenced by documented sources of income.

*Loan Solicitation and Processing:* We originate real estate loans in our market areas by direct solicitation of builders, developers, depositors, walk-in clients, real estate brokers and visitors to our website. One- to four-family residential loan applications are taken by our mortgage loan officers or through our website and are processed in branch or regional locations. In addition, we have specialized loan origination units focused on construction and land development, commercial real estate and multifamily real estate loans. Most underwriting and loan administration functions for our real estate loans are performed by loan personnel at central locations.

In addition to commercial real estate loans, our commercial bankers solicit commercial and agricultural business loans through call programs focused on local businesses and farmers. While commercial bankers are delegated reasonable lending authority based upon their qualifications, credit decisions on significant commercial and agricultural loans are made by senior credit officers based on their lending authority or, if required, escalated for further approval, including by Management's Senior Loan Committee.

We originate consumer loans and small business (including QuickStep) commercial business loans through various marketing efforts directed primarily toward our existing deposit and loan clients. Consumer and small business commercial business loan applications are primarily underwritten and documented by centralized administrative personnel.

**Loan Originations, Sales and Purchases**

While we originate a variety of loans, our ability to originate each type of loan is dependent upon the relative client demand and competition in each market we serve. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we originated loans, net of repayments, including our participation in syndicated loans and loans held for sale of $852.6 million and $984.7 million, respectively.

We sell many of our newly originated one- to four-family residential loans to secondary market purchasers as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Sales of loans generally are beneficial to us because these sales may generate income at the time of sale, provide funds for additional lending and other investments, increase liquidity or reduce interest rate risk. We sell one- to four-family residential loans on both a servicing-retained and a servicing-released basis. All loans are sold without recourse but subject to the standard representations and warranties contained in the loan sale agreement. The decision to hold or sell loans is based on asset liability management goals, strategies and policies and on market conditions. In addition, we generally sell the guaranteed portion of SBA loans.

We periodically purchase whole loans, loan participation interests, and participate in syndications, including shared national credits. These purchases are made during periods of reduced loan demand in our primary market area and to support our Community Reinvestment Act lending activities. Any such purchases or loan participations are generally made on terms consistent with our underwriting standards; however, the loans may be located outside of our normal lending area.

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**Loan Servicing**

We receive fees from a variety of institutional owners in return for performing the traditional services of collecting individual payments and managing portfolios of sold loans. At December 31, 2025, we were servicing $3.14 billion of loans for others. Loan servicing includes processing payments, accounting for loan funds and collecting and paying real estate taxes, hazard insurance and other loan-related items such as private mortgage insurance. In addition to earning fee income, we retain certain amounts in escrow for the benefit of the lender for which we incur no interest expense but are able to invest the funds into earning assets.

*Mortgage and SBA Servicing Rights:* We record mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) with respect to loans we originate and sell in the secondary market on a servicing-retained basis and SBA servicing rights with respect to the guaranteed portion of SBA loans we sell. The value of MSRs is capitalized and amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income. Management periodically evaluates the estimates and assumptions used to determine the carrying values of MSRs and the amortization of MSRs. MSRs generally are adversely affected by higher levels of current or anticipated prepayments resulting from decreasing interest rates. MSRs are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to amortized cost. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance, to the extent that fair value is less than the capitalized carrying amount. SBA servicing rights are initially recorded and carried at fair value. Any change in the fair value of SBA servicing rights is recorded in non-interest income.

**Asset Quality**

*Classified Assets:* State and federal regulations require that the Bank review and classify its problem assets on a regular basis. In addition, in connection with examinations of insured institutions, state and federal examiners have authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified. Historically, we have not had any meaningful differences of opinion with the examiners with respect to asset classification. The Bank's Credit Policy Division reviews detailed information with respect to the composition and performance of the loan portfolios, including information on risk concentrations, delinquencies and classified assets for the Bank. The Credit Policy Division approves all recommendations for new classified loans. In the case of smaller-balance homogeneous loans including residential real estate and consumer loans, the Credit Policy Division has approved policies governing classifications, or changes in classifications, and develops and monitors action plans to resolve the problems associated with the assets. The Credit Policy Division also approves recommendations for establishing the appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses. Significant problem loans are transferred to the Bank's Special Assets Department for resolution or collection activities. We review asset quality at least quarterly.

*Allowance for Credit Losses:* In originating loans, we recognize that losses will be experienced and that the risk of loss will vary with, among other things, the type of loan being made, the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan, general economic conditions and, in the case of a secured loan, the quality of the security for the loan. The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level sufficient to provide for expected credit losses over the life of the loan based on evaluating specific risk characteristics in the current loan portfolio and forecasted economic conditions, as well as historical credit loss experience. We increase our allowance for credit losses by charging a provision for credit losses against income.

*Real Estate Owned:* Real estate owned (REO) is property acquired by foreclosure or receiving a deed in-lieu-of foreclosure and is recorded at the estimated fair value of the property, less expected selling costs. Development and improvement costs relating to the property are capitalized to the extent they add value to the property. The carrying value of the property is periodically evaluated by Management and, if necessary, allowances are established to reduce the carrying value to net realizable value. Gains or losses at the time the property is sold are credited or charged to operations in the period in which they are realized. The amounts we will ultimately recover from REO may differ substantially from the carrying value of the assets because of market factors beyond our control or because of changes in our strategies for recovering the investment.

**Investment Activities**

*Investment Securities:* Under Washington state law and FDIC regulation, banks are permitted to invest in various types of marketable securities. Authorized securities include but are not limited to Treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies (including government-sponsored enterprises), mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, certain certificates of deposit of insured banks and savings institutions, bankers' acceptances, repurchase agreements, federal funds, commercial paper, corporate debt and equity securities and obligations of states and their political subdivisions. Our investment policies are designed to provide and maintain adequate liquidity and to generate favorable rates of return without incurring undue interest rate risk or credit risk. Our policies generally limit investments to U.S. Government and agency (including government-sponsored entities) securities, municipal bonds, certificates of deposit, corporate debt obligations and mortgage-backed securities. Investment in mortgage-backed securities may include those issued or guaranteed by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae or GNMA) and investment grade privately issued mortgage-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs). All of our investment securities, including those with a credit rating, are subject to market risk in so far as a change in market rates of interest or other conditions may cause a change in an investment's earnings performance and/or market value.

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*Derivatives:* We are party to various derivative instruments that are used for asset and liability management and client financing needs. Derivative instruments are contracts between two or more parties that have a notional amount and an underlying variable, require no net investment and allow for the net settlement of positions. The notional amount serves as the basis for the payment provision of the contract and takes the form of units, such as shares or dollars. The underlying variable represents a specified interest rate, index, or other component. The interaction between the notional amount and the underlying variable determines the number of units to be exchanged between the parties and influences the market value of the derivative contract.

Our predominant derivative and hedging activities involve interest rate swaps related to certain term loans, interest rate lock commitments to borrowers, and forward sales contracts associated with mortgage banking activities. Generally, these instruments help us manage exposure to market risk and meet client financing needs. Market risk represents the possibility that economic value or net interest income will be adversely affected by fluctuations in external factors such as market-driven interest rates and prices or other economic factors.

 **Deposit Activities and Other Sources of Funds**

*General:* Deposits, FHLB advances (or other borrowings) and loan repayments are our major sources of funds for lending and other investment purposes. Scheduled loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows and loan prepayments are influenced by general economic, interest rate and money market conditions and may vary significantly. Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in the availability of funds from other sources. Borrowings may also be used on a longer-term basis to fund loans and investments, and to manage interest rate risk.

We compete for deposits with a wide range of financial institutions and other intermediaries. Competition is particularly strong for transaction and savings deposits, with commercial banks, credit unions, and nonbank providers, such as securities brokerage firms, mutual funds, and large corporations with nationwide office networks, actively competing for market share. Our efforts, including acquisitions, branch relocations and renovations, and targeted marketing campaigns, are primarily aimed at expanding deposit client relationships and balances. In addition, our electronic and digital banking services, such as debit card and ATM programs, online banking, remote deposit capture, and mobile banking, are designed to enhance client engagement, support deposit growth, and generate fee income. Core deposits, which consist of non-interest-bearing checking accounts and interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts, are a fundamental component of our business strategy. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, core deposits represented 89% of total deposits.

*Deposit Accounts:* We generally attract deposits from within our primary market areas by offering a broad selection of deposit instruments, including non-interest-bearing checking accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts, money market deposit accounts, regular savings accounts, certificates of deposit, treasury management services and retirement savings plans. Deposit account terms vary according to the minimum balance required, the time periods the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate, among other factors. In determining the terms of deposit accounts, we consider current market interest rates, profitability to us, matching deposit and loan products and client preferences and concerns.

*Borrowings:* While deposits are the primary source of funds for our lending and investment activities and for general business purposes, we also use borrowings to supplement our supply of lendable funds, to meet deposit withdrawal requirements and to more efficiently leverage our capital position. The FHLB serves as our primary borrowing source. The FHLB provides credit for member financial institutions such as the Bank. As a member, the Bank is required to own capital stock in the FHLB and is authorized to apply for advances on the security of that stock and certain of its mortgage loans and securities, provided that certain credit worthiness standards have been met. Limitations on the amount of advances are based on the financial condition of the member institution, the adequacy of collateral pledged to secure the credit, and FHLB stock ownership requirements. The Federal Reserve Bank serves as an additional source of borrowing capacity. The Federal Reserve Bank provides credit based upon acceptable loan collateral, which includes certain loan types not eligible for pledging to the FHLB.

In addition, the Bank has federal funds line of credit agreements with other financial institutions. Availability of lines is subject to federal funds balances available for loan and continued borrower eligibility. These lines are intended to support short-term liquidity needs and the agreements may restrict consecutive day usage.

We issue retail repurchase agreements, generally due within 90 days, as an additional source of funds, primarily in connection with treasury management services provided to our larger deposit clients. We also may borrow funds using secured wholesale repurchase agreements with securities brokers.

Between 2002 and 2007, we issued junior subordinated debentures in conjunction with the sale of trust preferred securities (TPS). These securities were issued through special purpose business trusts established by Banner and were privately offered to pooled investment vehicles. The proceeds from the junior subordinated debentures issuances were primarily contributed to the Bank as additional paid-in capital. In addition, Banner assumed additional junior subordinated debentures through acquisitions.

In 2020, we issued 5.0% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes, which became callable in 2025 and had a stated maturity date in 2030. The balance of our outstanding subordinated notes was repaid during the second quarter of 2025.

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**Personnel**

**Human Capital**

At Banner, our employees are a critical component of our success. Because our business depends on our ability to retain, develop and attract top talent, we seek to provide a work environment that offers professional development opportunities, career growth, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Employing the best talent we can—including individuals who possess a broad range of professional experiences and skills—better positions us to anticipate and meet the needs of our business and our clients.

As our business grows and evolves, the demand for qualified candidates continues to grow. Meanwhile, the pool of experienced candidates in the financial services industry is shrinking, presenting a growing challenge in securing top talent. To address this challenge, we have developed and continue to enhance a robust and comprehensive company-wide talent management program. This program encompasses talent acquisition and selection, performance coaching, career development, retention of top talent and succession planning. Our Board of Directors, through its Compensation and Human Capital Committee, provides oversight for our human capital strategies and compensation programs.

**Talent Acquisition and Workforce Stability.** To cultivate and recruit hard-to-fill positions, we partner closely with several colleges and universities with well-known programs relevant to our business. In 2025, we continued our Flexible Workplace Program that was formally launched in 2022, which provides hybrid and remote career opportunities. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 39% of our workforce was working hybrid or remote. Our willingness to accommodate flexible work arrangements underscores our commitment to supporting employee engagement and retention, and strengthening our leadership pipeline. Our voluntary employee turnover rate in 2025 was 14.6%.

Our employment application and hiring processes do not solicit prior compensation information from candidates. This approach helps ensure our new hire compensation is based on individual qualifications and roles, rather than being influenced by a candidate's previous compensation history. In 2025, we hired 337 new employees into our workforce. We also accept relevant experience as an alternative to formal education requirements for many roles, to support expanded candidate pools.

**Talent Development and Leadership Pipeline.** We invest significant resources developing the talent needed to meet our business goals and to make us an employer of choice. We offer our employees a variety of professional development opportunities, including participation in industry conferences, instructor-led continuing education and training sessions. We also make available online training sessions that focus on industry, regulatory, business and leadership topics to help employees achieve their career goals, build management skills and lead their teams.

To foster a culture of growth and professional development, we launched a new leadership development program in 2024. This comprehensive, 12-month program represents a significant investment in our leaders and is intentionally aligned with the Bank's strategic goals. In 2025, our inaugural class of 93 leaders successfully completed the program, and we welcomed a second class of 72 participants. This initiative reflects our commitment to building a robust talent pipeline—one that develops capable leaders, drives vision and purpose, cultivates innovation and strategic thinking, and supports continuous learning through experimentation. Grounded in eight core leadership competencies, the program equips leaders with the capabilities needed to navigate an evolving financial landscape and advance the Bank's long-term objectives.

To encourage advancement and growth within our organization, we provide information and guides to help individuals design their own career paths. With this strong focus on internal talent development, we filled 22% of all open positions in 2025 with internal candidates.

As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we require all employees to complete a variety of online training courses annually. These include both job-specific and general courses covering regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, workplace standards, and ethics. We also encourage employees to enroll in outside education programs to broaden their knowledge and enhance job performance and we facilitate career growth by providing tuition assistance to help employees obtain bachelor's and master's degrees. This comprehensive approach underscores our dedication to nurturing a skilled and empowered workforce.

**Succession Planning and Leadership Continuity.** Recognizing the critical significance of succession planning for our CEO and other key executives, our Board of Directors takes an active role in overseeing and monitoring these efforts. Annually, the Board conducts a thorough review of our succession plans for senior leadership roles. The primary objective is to ensure that we consistently have the appropriate leadership talent in place, aligning with the organization's long-term strategic plans. To facilitate this oversight, the Board's Compensation and Human Capital Committee provides dedicated governance of talent development and succession planning for senior leadership roles.

**Employee Engagement and Culture.** Throughout 2025, we held quarterly virtual meetings with employees to communicate results and progress on strategic initiatives. We use anonymous employee surveys to gather valuable feedback on key initiatives, leveraging the results to enhance existing programs and develop new ones. In our commitment to fostering employee engagement and transparency, we share the survey results with our workforce. Additionally, senior leadership analyzes areas of progress or opportunities for improvement, prioritizing responsive actions and activities. In 2025, we earned Great Place to Work® certification with an overall engagement score of 86%. Beyond the formal engagement survey, we provide ongoing opportunities for managers and employees to ask questions, raise concerns and suggest ways to build a better and stronger company.

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**Total Rewards (Compensation and Benefits).** We provide robust compensation and benefits programs to help meet the needs of our employees. These programs include, subject to eligibility policies, variable pay tied to performance for all employees, a 401(k) plan (including an employer match up to 4% of eligible earnings and immediate vesting), healthcare and insurance benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid time off, family care resources, flexible work schedules, employee assistance programs and tuition assistance. New employees are eligible for group benefits on the first day of the month following their hire date. For some employees, this means they become eligible for coverage in their first week of employment. We also grant long-term, stock-based incentive awards to a select group of senior leaders who we believe will play critical roles in the Company's future. We believe our compensation program is competitive within the financial industry. We periodically review our plans and programs, as well as market surveys, to help ensure our compensation program is consistent with our level of performance and that we have a current understanding of peer practices.

We offer comprehensive health insurance coverage, including telehealth services, to employees working an average of at least 20 hours per week. Coverage is also available to eligible family members including domestic partners. Beyond traditional health insurance, we offer a range of mental health-related programs and benefits, including text-based and telehealth services, a 24-hour nurse line and an employee assistance program. Additionally, we offer virtual physical therapy benefits and virtual support for hypertension and diabetes, as well as subsidized child, adult and senior care planning services. To further support employees and their caregivers dealing with cancer, we offer cancer support services. This service provides dedicated cancer care coaches 24/7 to provide personalized guidance to navigate the complexities of cancer care.

In addition to our core benefits program, we recognize the importance of supporting employees during significant life events. Therefore, we offer parental leave, providing eight weeks of leave for both birth and non-birth parents, including adoption or surrogacy. Our benefits package also includes traditional sick leave up to 10 days per year and 12 weeks of short-term disability coverage. Furthermore, employees have the flexibility to take up to 16 paid personal hours each year to observe individual days of significance, such as religious holidays, culturally significant days, or other personal reasons. This comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to the well-being and work-life balance of our valued employees.

**Pay Equity.** Pay equity and pay transparency are foundational to our compensation philosophy and core values. We began conducting pay equity studies in 2017 in collaboration with external experts to methodically assess employee groups in similar roles. These studies consider various factors such as job location and experience to promote fair and objective pay comparisons. In 2025, we began leveraging a technology platform designed to measure, achieve and sustain pay equity. This technology enables us to integrate pay equity analyses into our core business processes, allowing us to conduct reviews as frequently as needed to support our strategic goals. Through continuous monitoring, we remain committed to identifying and addressing pay disparities, in alignment with our compensation philosophy and applicable laws.

**Incentive Compensation Risk Management.** We strive to align incentives with the risk and performance frameworks of the Company. The Company's "pay for performance" philosophy connects individual, operating unit and Company results to compensation, providing employees with opportunities to share in the Company's overall growth and success. We develop, execute and govern all incentive compensation plans to discourage imprudent or excessive risk-taking and balance financial reward in a manner that supports our clients, employees and Company.

**Workplace Environment.** We seek to hire the best and brightest—including individuals who possess a broad range of professional experiences and skills. We believe that a workplace that values collaboration, respect and diverse perspectives results in better outcomes for all our stakeholders and empowers our employees to make more meaningful contributions within our Company and communities.

We aim to maintain a work environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect, is free from discrimination and harassment, and is allowed to devote their full attention and best efforts to performing their job to the best of their ability. Further, we maintain a Respectful Workplace Policy in alignment with this commitment. We strive to operate with an "open door policy" where employee concerns can be discussed anytime directly with leadership or human resources team members. We regularly conduct employee engagement surveys and exit surveys to help collect meaningful feedback to inform our human capital practices. We have always championed the principles of fairness, respect, and opportunity, ensuring that all employees are recognized and rewarded based on their merit, talent, contributions, and performance.

We are an employer partner in the Department of Defense's Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). This partnership connects military spouses with employers committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting and retaining military spouses. As an MSEP partner, we have agreed to post job openings to the Partnership's portal, increase employment opportunities for military spouses, provide career advancement opportunities to military spouses who perform well, and when possible, work to retain military spouses when they relocate. We also committed to tracking and reporting military spouse employment data.

In 2025, we continued our employee engagement efforts through five employee-led networking and resource groups. Our groups are open to all employees and provide opportunities for connection, discussion and professional growth.

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We have a strong team collectively capable of professionally operating the business and fulfilling our vision. The following tables illustrate our workforce composition by level as of December 31, 2025, presented for transparency regarding our workforce profile:

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| | Female | Male |
| Workforce Composition: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Individual Contributor | 67% | 33% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Manager | 71% | 29% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Director\* | 40% | 60% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Executive | 40% | 60% |
| Total workforce | 65% | 35% |

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| | Non-White | White |
| Workforce Composition: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Individual Contributor | 33% | 67% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Manager | 30% | 70% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Director\* | 19% | 81% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Executive | 7% | 93% |
| Total workforce | 31% | 69% |

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\* Refers to director-level employees, not Board of Directors

**Health, Safety and Well-being.** The success of our business is fundamentally connected to the well-being of our employees. We provide employees and their families with access to a variety of programs to support their physical and mental health. We offer a wellness benefit that provides unlimited free one-on-one personal coaching in several different categories such as fitness, nutrition, life, and finances, as well as a range of tools to improve sleep quality. Most wellness benefits can be shared with up to five friends and family.

**Community Engagement.** We strive to be a good corporate citizen by encouraging employees to engage in the communities where they live and work. To encourage volunteering, we offer Community Connections, a program that offers employees up to 16 hours of paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations of their choice. We also encourage employees to serve in leadership roles in these organizations as part of their professional development. We are proud to support many local community organizations through financial contributions and employee-driven volunteerism, including Junior Achievement, United Way and hundreds of others.

**Human Capital Metrics and Reporting.** We capture critical metrics regarding human capital management on a quarterly basis and report them to the Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Board of Directors. The Human Capital Management Dashboard includes a mixture of trending and point-in-time metrics designed to provide information and analysis of workforce composition, talent acquisition, workforce stability (retention, turnover, etc.), employee engagement, learning and development, and total rewards. As of December 31, 2025, we employed 1,930 full- and part-time employees and 4 temporary employees across our four-state footprint. Our employees are not represented by a collective bargaining agreement. As of December 31, 2025, 56% of our employees work in Washington State. We also have employees working in Oregon (20%), California (16%) and other states (8%). As of December 31, 2025, four generations were represented in our workplace with Millennials having the greatest representation (38%), followed by Gen-X (37%), Gen-Z (13%), and Boomers (12%).

**Taxation**

**Tax-Sharing Agreement**

The Company files its federal and state income tax returns on a consolidated basis under a tax-sharing agreement between Banner and the Bank, including the Bank's subsidiaries. Each company of the consolidated group has calculated a minimum income tax which would be required if the individual subsidiary were to file federal and state income tax returns as a separate entity. Each subsidiary pays to Banner an amount equal to the estimated income tax due if it were to file as a separate entity. The payment is made on or about the time the subsidiary would be required to make such tax payments to the United States Treasury or the applicable State or Local Departments of Revenue. In the event the computation of the subsidiary's federal or state income tax liability, after considering any estimated tax payments, would result in a refund had the subsidiary filed on a separate-company basis, Banner may either apply the refund amount to the subsidiary's tax liability for the following year or pay the subsidiary an amount equal to the hypothetical refund. Banner acts as agent for each subsidiary with respect to all matters relating to consolidated tax returns and refund claims. If Banner's consolidated federal or state income tax liability is adjusted for any period, the liability of each party under the tax-sharing agreement is recomputed to reflect those adjustments. Any additional payments required as a result are made within a reasonable time after the related tax payments are made or refunds are received.

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**Federal Taxation**

For tax reporting purposes, we report our income on a calendar year basis using the accrual method of accounting on a consolidated basis. We are subject to federal income taxation in the same manner as other corporations with some exceptions, including particularly the reserve for bad debts.

**State and Local Taxation**

*Washington Taxation:* We are subject to a Business and Occupation (B&O) tax which is imposed by the State of Washington on gross receipts. Interest received on loans secured by mortgages or deeds of trust on residential properties, residential mortgage-backed securities meeting certain required criteria, and certain U.S. Government and agency securities is not subject to this tax.

*California, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah Taxation:* Corporations with nexus in the states of California, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah are subject to a corporate level income tax. In addition, the state of Oregon has a tax on Oregon corporate revenue. If a large percentage of our income were to come from these states, our state income tax provision would have an increased effect on our effective tax rate and results of operations.

*Local Taxation:* In addition to taxes payable to the state of Oregon, we are subject to local taxes in the Multnomah County and Portland-metro area based on our revenues in these jurisdictions.

**Competition**

We encounter significant competition both in attracting deposits and in originating loans. Our most direct competition for deposits comes from other commercial and savings banks, savings associations and credit unions with offices in our market areas. We also experience competition from securities firms, insurance companies, money market and mutual funds, and other investment vehicles. We expect competition from these institutions to remain strong, including from online banks and financial technology (FinTech) companies that leverage technology to deliver financial services. In addition, new technological developments, including the development and use of generative and agentic artificial intelligence, are rapidly evolving; we expect these technologies will continue to impact the competitive landscape, possibly to an increasing extent. Competition for both deposits and loans is influenced by prevailing interest rates and competitors' pricing strategies. Our ability to attract and retain deposits also depends on our ability to provide transaction services and investment options that meet client needs. We compete by offering a broad range of deposit products and financial services, including electronic banking capabilities, with competitive rates and terms, convenient locations and hours, and a high level of personal service and expertise. We also compete by developing long-term client relationships and delivering a relationship-based banking model tailored to local markets. We continue to invest in technology and digital delivery channels to enhance client experience and remain competitive. Certain nonbank competitors are not subject to the same regulatory framework as banks, which may provide them with greater operational flexibility.

Competition for loans comes principally from other commercial banks, loan brokers, mortgage banking companies, savings banks and credit unions and for agricultural loans from the Farm Credit Administration. The competition for loans is intense as a result of the large number of institutions competing in our market areas. We compete for loans primarily by offering competitive rates and fees and providing timely decisions and excellent service to borrowers.

**Regulation**

*General*: As a state-chartered, federally insured commercial bank, the Bank is subject to extensive regulation and must comply with various statutory and regulatory requirements, including prescribed minimum capital standards. The Bank is regularly examined by the FDIC and the Washington DFI and files periodic reports about its activities and financial condition with these banking regulators. The Bank's relationship with depositors and borrowers is also regulated to a great extent by both federal and state law, especially in such matters as the ownership of deposit accounts and the form and content of mortgage and other loan documents.

Federal and state banking laws and regulations govern all areas of the operation of the Bank, including reserves, loans, investments, deposits, capital, issuance of securities, payment of dividends and establishment of branches. Federal and state bank regulatory agencies also have the general authority to limit the dividends paid by insured banks and bank holding companies if such payments should be deemed to constitute an unsafe and unsound practice and in other circumstances. The Federal Reserve and FDIC, as the respective primary federal regulators of Banner and of the Bank, have authority to impose penalties, initiate civil and administrative actions and take other steps intended to prevent banks from engaging in unsafe or unsound practices. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System. The CFPB is responsible for the implementation of the federal financial consumer protection and fair lending laws and regulations and has authority to impose new requirements.

Any change in applicable laws, regulations, or regulatory policies may have a material effect on our business, operations, and prospects. We cannot predict the nature or the extent of the effects on our business and earnings that any fiscal or monetary policies or new federal or state legislation may have in the future.

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The following is a summary discussion of certain laws and regulations applicable to Banner and the Bank, which is qualified in its entirety by reference to the actual laws and regulations.

**Banner Bank**

*State Regulation and Supervision*: As a Washington state-chartered commercial bank with branches in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California, the Bank is subject not only to the applicable provisions of Washington law and regulations, but is also subject to Oregon, Idaho and California laws and regulations. These state laws and regulations govern the Bank's ability to take deposits and pay interest thereon, to make loans on or invest in residential and other real estate, to make consumer loans, to invest in securities, to offer various banking services to its clients and to establish branch offices.

*Deposit Insurance*: The Deposit Insurance Fund of the FDIC insures deposit accounts of the Bank up to $250,000 per separately insured deposit relationship category. As insurer, the FDIC imposes deposit insurance premiums and is authorized to conduct examinations of, and to require reporting by, FDIC-insured institutions. No institution may pay a dividend if it is in default on its federal deposit insurance assessment. As of December 31, 2025, assessment rates ranged from five basis points to 32 basis points for all institutions, subject to adjustments for unsecured debt issued by the institution, unsecured debt issued by other FDIC-insured institutions, and brokered deposits held by the institution. The FDIC is required to update its analysis and projections for the Deposit Insurance Fund balance and reserve ratio at least semiannually and make necessary adjustments to the assessment rate schedules.

The FDIC may prohibit any insured institution from engaging in any activity determined by regulation or order to pose a serious risk to the deposit insurance fund. The FDIC may terminate the deposit insurance of any insured depository institution if it determines after a hearing that the institution has engaged or is engaging in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, order or any condition imposed by an agreement with the FDIC. It also may suspend deposit insurance temporarily during the hearing process for the permanent termination of insurance if the institution has no tangible capital. If insurance of accounts is terminated, the accounts at the institution at the time of the termination, less subsequent withdrawals, shall continue to be insured for a period of six months to two years, as determined by the FDIC. Management is not aware of any existing circumstances which would result in termination of deposit insurance of the Bank.

*Standards for Safety and Soundness:* The federal banking regulatory agencies have prescribed, by regulation, guidelines for all insured depository institutions relating to internal controls, information systems and internal audit systems; loan documentation; credit underwriting; interest rate risk exposure; asset growth; asset quality; earnings; and compensation, fees and benefits. The guidelines set forth the safety and soundness standards that the federal banking agencies use to identify and address problems at insured depository institutions. Each insured depository institution must implement a comprehensive written information security program that includes administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the institution's size and complexity and the nature and scope of its activities. The information security program must be designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of client information, protect against any unanticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information, protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any client, and ensure the proper disposal of client and consumer information. Each insured depository institution must also develop and implement a risk-based response program to address incidents of unauthorized access to client information in client information systems. If the FDIC determines that an institution fails to meet any of these guidelines, it may require an institution to submit to the FDIC an acceptable plan to achieve compliance.

*Capital Requirements:* Bank holding companies, such as Banner, and federally insured financial institutions, such as the Bank, are required to maintain a minimum level of regulatory capital. Banner and the Bank are subject to minimum required ratios for Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital, Tier 1 capital, total capital and the leverage ratio and a required capital conservation buffer over the required capital ratios.

Under the capital regulations, the minimum capital ratios are: (1) a CET1 capital ratio of 4.5% of risk-weighted assets; (2) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.0% of risk-weighted assets; (3) a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% of risk-weighted assets; and (4) a leverage ratio (the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average total consolidated assets) of 4.0%. CET1 generally consists of common stock; retained earnings; accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) unless an institution elects to exclude AOCI from regulatory capital; and certain minority interests; all subject to applicable regulatory adjustments and deductions. Tier 1 capital generally consists of CET1 and noncumulative perpetual preferred stock. Tier 2 capital generally consists of other preferred stock and subordinated debt meeting certain conditions plus an amount of the allowance for credit losses up to 1.25% of assets. Total capital is the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital.

Trust preferred securities issued by a bank holding company, such as the Company, with total consolidated assets of less than $15 billion before May 19, 2010, and treated as regulatory capital are grandfathered, but any such securities issued later are not eligible to be treated as regulatory capital. For institutions that grow above $15 billion as a result of an acquisition, the trust preferred securities are excluded from Tier 1 capital and instead included in Tier 2 capital. Mortgage servicing assets and deferred tax assets over designated percentages of CET1 are deducted from capital. In addition, Tier 1 capital includes AOCI, which includes all unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt and equity securities**.** However, because of our asset size, we were eligible to elect, and did elect, to permanently opt out of the inclusion of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt and equity securities in our capital calculations.

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For purposes of determining risk-based capital, assets and certain off-balance sheet items are risk-weighted from 0% to 1250%, depending on the risk characteristics of the asset or item. In addition to the minimum CET1, Tier 1, leverage ratio and total capital ratios, Banner and the Bank must maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of additional CET1 capital greater than 2.5% of risk-weighted assets above the required minimum risk-based capital levels in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends, repurchasing shares, and paying discretionary bonuses.

To be considered "well capitalized," a bank holding company must have, on a consolidated basis, a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or greater and a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or greater and must not be subject to an individual order, directive or agreement under which the FRB requires it to maintain a specific capital level. To be considered "well capitalized," a depository institution must have a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 8.0%, a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10.0%, a CET1 capital ratio of at least 6.5% and a leverage ratio of at least 5.0% and not be subject to an individualized order, directive or agreement under which its primary federal banking regulator requires it to maintain a specific capital level.

*Prompt Corrective Action:* Federal statutes establish a supervisory framework for FDIC-insured institutions based on five capital categories: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. An institution's category depends upon where its capital levels are in relation to relevant capital measures. The well-capitalized category is described above. An institution that is not well capitalized is subject to certain restrictions on brokered deposits, including restrictions on the rates it can offer on its deposits generally. To be considered adequately capitalized, an institution must have the minimum capital ratios described above. Any institution which is neither well capitalized nor adequately capitalized is considered undercapitalized.

Undercapitalized institutions are subject to certain prompt corrective action requirements, regulatory controls and restrictions which become more extensive as an institution becomes more severely undercapitalized. Failure by the Bank to comply with applicable capital requirements would, if unremedied, result in progressively more severe restrictions on its activities and lead to enforcement actions, including, but not limited to, the issuance of a capital directive to ensure the maintenance of required capital levels and, ultimately, the appointment of the FDIC as receiver or conservator. Banking regulators will take prompt corrective action with respect to depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. Additionally, approval of any regulatory application filed for their review may be dependent on compliance with capital requirements. As of December 31, 2025, Banner and the Bank met the requirements to be "well capitalized" and the capital conservation buffer requirements.

*Commercial Real Estate Lending Concentrations:* The federal banking agencies have issued guidance on sound risk management practices for concentrations in commercial real estate lending. The particular focus is on exposure to commercial real estate loans that are dependent on the cash flow from the real estate held as collateral and that are likely to be sensitive to conditions in the commercial real estate market (as opposed to real estate collateral held as a secondary source of repayment or as an abundance of caution). The purpose of the guidance is not to limit a bank's commercial real estate lending but to guide banks in developing risk management practices and capital levels commensurate with the level and nature of real estate concentrations. The guidance directs the FDIC and other bank regulatory agencies to focus their supervisory resources on institutions that may have significant commercial real estate loan concentration risk. A bank that has experienced rapid growth in commercial real estate lending, has notable exposure to a specific type of commercial real estate loan, or is approaching or exceeding the following supervisory criteria may be identified for further supervisory analysis with respect to real estate concentration risk:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Total reported loans for construction, land development and other land represent 100% or more of the bank's total regulatory capital; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Total commercial real estate loans (as defined in the guidance) represent 300% or more of the bank's total regulatory capital and the outstanding balance of the bank's commercial real estate loan portfolio has increased 50% or more during the prior 36 months.

The guidance provides that the strength of an institution's lending and risk management practices with respect to such concentrations will be taken into account in supervisory guidance on evaluation of capital adequacy. As of December 31, 2025, the Bank's aggregate recorded loan balances for construction, land and land development loans were 88% of total regulatory capital. In addition, at December 31, 2025, the Bank's loans secured by commercial real estate represent 258% of total regulatory capital.

*Activities and Investments of Insured State-Chartered Financial Institutions:* Federal law generally limits the activities and equity investments of FDIC insured, state-chartered banks to those that are permissible for national banks. An insured state bank is not prohibited from, among other things: (1) acquiring or retaining a majority interest in a subsidiary; (2) investing as a limited partner in a partnership the sole purpose of which is direct or indirect investment in the acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction of a qualified housing project, provided that such limited partnership investments may not exceed 2% of the bank's total assets; (3) acquiring up to 10% of the voting stock of a company that solely provides or re-insures directors', trustees' and officers' liability insurance coverage or bankers' blanket bond group insurance coverage for insured depository institutions; and (4) acquiring or retaining the voting shares of a depository institution if certain requirements are met.

Washington State has enacted laws regarding financial institution parity. These laws afford Washington-chartered commercial banks the same powers as Washington-chartered savings banks and provide that Washington-chartered commercial banks may exercise any of the powers that the Federal Reserve has determined to be closely related to the business of banking and the powers of national banks, subject to the approval of the Director in certain situations. Finally, the law provides additional flexibility for Washington-chartered banks with respect to interest rates on loans and other extensions of credit. Specifically, they may charge the maximum interest rate allowable for loans and other extensions of credit by federally chartered financial institutions.

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*Environmental Issues Associated with Real Estate Lending:* The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) is a federal statute that generally imposes strict liability on all prior and present "owners and operators" of sites containing hazardous waste. However, Congress acted to protect secured creditors by providing that the term "owner and operator" excludes a person whose ownership is limited to protecting its security interest in the site. Since the enactment of the CERCLA, this "secured creditor exemption" has been the subject of judicial interpretations which have left open the possibility that lenders could be liable for cleanup costs on contaminated property that they hold as collateral for a loan. To the extent that legal uncertainty exists in this area, all creditors, including the Bank, that have made loans secured by properties with potentially hazardous waste contamination (such as petroleum contamination) could be subject to liability for cleanup costs, which often substantially exceed the value of the collateral property.

*Federal Reserve System:* The Federal Reserve has the authority to establish reserve requirements on transaction accounts or non-personal time deposits. These reserves may be in the form of cash or non-interest-bearing deposits with the regional Federal Reserve Bank. Interest-bearing checking accounts and other types of accounts that permit payments or transfers to third parties fall within the definition of transaction accounts and are subject to Regulation D reserve requirements, as are any non-personal time deposits at a bank. In March 2020, the Federal Reserve reduced requirements to zero percent to support lending to households and businesses. Currently, the Federal Reserve has stated it has no plans to re-impose reserve requirements. However, the Federal Reserve may adjust reserve requirement ratios in the future if conditions warrant.

*Affiliate Transactions:* Banner and the Bank are separate and distinct legal entities. Banner (and any non-bank subsidiary of Banner) is an affiliate of the Bank. Federal laws strictly limit the ability of banks to engage in certain transactions with their affiliates. Transactions deemed to be a "covered transaction" under Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act between a bank and an affiliate are limited to 10% of the bank's capital and surplus and, with respect to all affiliates, to an aggregate of 20% of the bank's capital and surplus. Further, covered transactions that are loans and extensions of credit generally are required to be secured by eligible collateral in specified amounts. Federal law also requires that covered transactions and certain other transactions listed in Section 23B of the Federal Reserve Act between a bank and its affiliates be on terms as favorable to the bank as transactions with non-affiliates.

*Community Reinvestment Act:* The Bank is subject to the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA), which requires that federal banking regulatory agencies assess a bank's performance in meeting the credit needs of its community, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The regulatory agency's assessment of the bank's record is made available to the public and is considered when a bank applies to establish a new branch, relocate an existing office, or merge or acquire another federally regulated financial institution. The Bank received an "outstanding" rating in its most recent CRA examination.

On October 24, 2023, federal banking agencies, including the FDIC, issued a final rule to strengthen and modernize CRA regulations. The final rule was published with an April 1, 2024, effective date and staggered compliance dates; however, implementation of the 2023 final rule was stayed by a preliminary injunction. In 2025, the federal banking agencies issued a Joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to rescind the 2023 final rule and reinstate the prior CRA regulations. As a result, the Bank will continue to be evaluated under the pre-2023 CRA regulatory framework.

*Dividends:* The amount of dividends payable by the Bank to the Company depends upon its earnings and capital position, and is limited by federal and state laws, regulations and policies, including the capital conservation buffer requirement. Federal law further provides that no insured depository institution may make any capital distribution (which includes a cash dividend) if, after making the distribution, the institution would be "undercapitalized," as defined in the prompt corrective action regulations. Moreover, the federal bank regulatory agencies also have the general authority to limit the dividends paid by insured banks if such payments should be deemed to constitute an unsafe and unsound practice. In addition, under Washington law, no bank may declare or pay any dividend in an amount greater than its retained earnings without the prior approval of the Washington DFI. The Washington DFI also has the power to require any bank to suspend the payment of any and all dividends.

*Privacy Standards and Cybersecurity:* The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (GLBA) established a framework allowing affiliations among commercial banks, insurance companies, securities firms, and other financial service providers. Federal banking agencies, including the FDIC, have implemented guidelines mandating that financial institutions develop, implement, and maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect client information. These guidelines emphasize risk management, particularly concerning information technology and third-party service providers. Additionally, the GLBA requires financial institutions to disclose their privacy policies to consumers, detailing information-sharing practices and providing options to opt out of certain disclosures.

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), effective January 1, 2020, grants California residents rights regarding their personal information, including the rights to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of their data. The CCPA also introduces a private right of action for data breaches, potentially increasing liability for affected businesses. While the CCPA exempts personal information collected under the GLBA, this exemption does not extend to the private right of action for data breaches. In November 2020, California voters approved the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which amended the CCPA by enhancing consumer privacy rights and establishing the California Privacy Protection Agency for enforcement. Compliance with the CCPA, CPRA, and similar state laws may necessitate the implementation of specific regulatory compliance and risk management controls. Non-compliance could result in substantial fines, penalties, legal actions, and reputational harm.

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In 2022, federal banking agencies adopted a rule introducing new notification requirements for banking organizations and their service providers concerning significant cybersecurity incidents. Banks must notify their primary federal regulator as soon as possible, and no later than 36 hours after identifying a computer-security incident that materially affects, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the bank's operations, its ability to deliver services, or the stability of the financial sector. Service providers are required to inform affected banks promptly if they experience an incident that has materially disrupted, or is likely to disrupt, services for four or more hours.

*Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy and Client Identification:* The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act) was signed into law on October 26, 2001. The USA PATRIOT and Bank Secrecy Acts require financial institutions to develop programs to prevent financial institutions from being used for money laundering and terrorist activities. If such activities are detected, financial institutions are obligated to file suspicious activity reports with the U.S. Treasury's Office of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Financial institutions must establish procedures to identify and verify the identity of clients seeking to open new financial accounts, and the beneficial owners of accounts. Bank regulators are directed to consider an institution's effectiveness in combating money laundering when ruling on Bank Holding Company Act and Bank Merger Act applications. The Bank's policies and procedures are designed to comply with the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act.

*Other Consumer Protection Laws and Regulations:* The CFPB is empowered to exercise broad regulatory, supervisory and enforcement authority with respect to both new and existing consumer financial protection laws. The Bank and its affiliates and subsidiaries are subject to CFPB supervisory and enforcement authority. In early 2025, CFPB leadership significantly scaled back the agency's rulemaking, enforcement and supervisory activities, including pausing major enforcement actions, rescinding guidance, and narrowing priorities which has significantly reduced active oversight of financial institutions. Although statutory consumer protection requirements remain in force, the agency's diminished operations have created regulatory uncertainty with respect to the supervision and enforcement of the existing consumer financial protection laws.

The Bank is subject to a broad array of federal and state consumer protection laws and regulations that govern almost every aspect of its business relationships with consumers. While the list set forth below is not exhaustive, these include the Truth-in-Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Electronic Fund Transfers Act, the Expedited Funds Availability Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Right to Financial Privacy Act, the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act, the Fair Credit Billing Act, the Homeowners Protection Act, the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, flood insurance laws, consumer protection laws connected with the sale of insurance, federal and state laws prohibiting unfair and deceptive business practices, and various regulations that implement some or all of these areas. These laws and regulations mandate certain disclosure requirements and regulate how financial institutions must deal with clients when taking deposits, making loans, collecting loans, and providing other services. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations can subject the Bank to various penalties, including but not limited to, enforcement actions, injunctions, fines, civil liability, criminal penalties, punitive damages, and the loss of certain contractual rights.

**Banner Corporation**

*General:* Banner, as sole shareholder of the Bank, is a bank holding company registered with the Federal Reserve. Bank holding companies are subject to comprehensive regulation by the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, or the BHCA, and the regulations of the Federal Reserve. Banner is required to file quarterly reports with the Federal Reserve and provide additional information as the Federal Reserve may require. The Federal Reserve may examine Banner, and any of its subsidiaries. The Federal Reserve also has extensive enforcement authority over bank holding companies, including, among other things, the ability to assess civil money penalties, to issue cease and desist or removal orders and to require that a holding company divest subsidiaries (including its bank subsidiaries). In general, enforcement actions may be initiated for violations of law and regulations and unsafe or unsound practices. Banner is also required to file certain reports with, and comply with the rules and regulations of the SEC.

*The Bank Holding Company Act (BHCA):* Under the BHCA, Banner is supervised by the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve has a policy that a bank holding company is required to serve as a source of financial and managerial strength to its subsidiary banks and may not conduct its operations in an unsafe or unsound manner. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act provides that a bank holding company must serve as a source of financial strength to its subsidiary banks. A bank holding company's failure to meet its obligation to serve as a source of strength to its subsidiary banks will generally be considered by the Federal Reserve to be an unsafe and unsound banking practice or a violation of the Federal Reserve's regulations or both. No regulations have yet been proposed by the Federal Reserve to implement the source of strength provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. Banner and any subsidiaries that it may control are considered "affiliates" of the Bank within the meaning of the Federal Reserve Act, and transactions between the Bank and affiliates are subject to numerous restrictions. With some exceptions, Banner and its subsidiaries are prohibited from tying the provision of various services, such as extensions of credit, to other services offered by Banner or by its affiliates.

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*Acquisitions:* The BHCA prohibits a bank holding company, with certain exceptions, from acquiring ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company that is not a bank or bank holding company and from engaging in activities other than those of banking, managing or controlling banks, or providing services for its subsidiaries. Under the BHCA, the Federal Reserve may approve the ownership of shares by a bank holding company in any company, the activities of which the Federal Reserve has determined to be so closely related to the business of banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. These activities include: operating a savings institution, mortgage company, finance company, credit card company or factoring company; performing certain data processing operations; providing certain investment and financial advice; underwriting and acting as an insurance agent for certain types of credit-related insurance; leasing property on a full-payout, non-operating basis; selling money orders, travelers' checks and U.S. Savings Bonds; real estate and personal property appraising; providing tax planning and preparation services; and, subject to certain limitations, providing securities brokerage services for clients.

*Federal Securities Laws:* Banner's common stock is registered with the SEC under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We are subject to information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). In addition, the SEC has enacted rules related to the reporting of cybersecurity events that are material to the Company's operations within a specified time frame.

*The Dodd-Frank Act:* The Dodd-Frank Act imposes various restrictions and an expanded framework of regulatory oversight for financial institutions, including depository institutions, and implements certain capital regulations applicable to Banner and the Bank that are discussed above under the section entitled "Capital Requirements."

Among other things, the Dodd-Frank Act requires public companies, like Banner, to (i) provide their shareholders with a non-binding vote (a) at least once every three years on the compensation paid to executive officers and (b) at least once every six years on whether they should have a "say on pay" vote every one, two or three years; (ii) have a separate, non-binding shareholder vote regarding golden parachutes for named executive officers when a shareholder vote takes place on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions or other transactions that would trigger the parachute payments; (iii) provide disclosure in annual proxy materials about the relationship between executive compensation paid and the financial performance of the issuer; and (iv) disclose the ratio of the Chief Executive Officer's annual total compensation to the median annual total compensation of all other employees.

The regulations to implement the provisions of Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act, commonly referred to as the Volcker Rule, contain prohibitions and restrictions on the ability of financial institutions holding companies and their affiliates to engage in proprietary trading and hold certain interests in, or have certain relationships with, various types of investment funds, including hedge funds and private equity funds. Banner is continuously reviewing its investment portfolio to determine if changes in its investment strategies are in compliance with Volcker Rule regulations.

*Interstate Banking and Branching:* The Federal Reserve must approve a bank holding company's application to acquire control, or acquire all or substantially all the assets, of a bank located in a state other than the holding company's home state, without regard to whether the transaction is prohibited by the laws of any state. The Federal Reserve may not approve the acquisition of a bank that has not been in existence for the minimum time period (not exceeding five years) specified by statutory law of the host state. Nor may the Federal Reserve approve an application if the applicant (and its depository institution affiliates) controls or would control more than 10% of the insured deposits in the United States or 30% or more of the deposits in the target bank's home state or in any state in which the target bank maintains a branch. Federal law does not affect states' authority to limit the percentage of total insured deposits in the state which may be held or controlled by a bank holding company to the extent such limitation does not discriminate against out-of-state banks or bank holding companies. Individual states may also waive the 30% state-wide concentration limit contained in the federal law.

Federal banking agencies are generally authorized to approve interstate merger transactions without regard to whether the transaction is prohibited by the law of any state. Interstate branch acquisitions are permitted only if the law of the state in which the branch is located permits such acquisitions. Interstate mergers and branch acquisitions are subject to the nationwide and statewide insured deposit concentration amounts described above. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the federal banking agencies may generally approve interstate de novo branching.

*Dividends:* The Federal Reserve issued a policy statement on cash dividend payments by bank holding companies, which expresses its view that, although there are no specific regulations restricting dividend payments by bank holding companies other than state corporate laws, a bank holding company must maintain an adequate capital position and generally should not pay cash dividends unless the company's net income for the past year is sufficient to fully fund the cash dividends and that the prospective rate of earnings appears consistent with the company's capital needs, asset quality, and overall financial condition. The Federal Reserve policy statement also indicates that it would be inappropriate for a company experiencing serious financial problems to borrow funds to pay dividends. The capital conversion buffer requirement can also restrict Banner's and the Bank's ability to pay dividends. Further, under Washington law, Banner is prohibited from paying a dividend if, after making such dividend payment, it would be unable to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business. Banner is also prohibited from paying a dividend if its total liabilities, plus the amount that would be needed in the event Banner were to be dissolved at the time of the dividend payment exceed our total assets.

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*Stock Repurchases:* A bank holding company, except for certain "well capitalized" and highly rated bank holding companies, is required to give the Federal Reserve prior written notice of any purchase or redemption of its outstanding equity securities if the gross consideration for the purchase or redemption, when combined with the net consideration paid for all such purchases or redemptions during the preceding 12 months, is equal to 10% or more of its consolidated net worth. The Federal Reserve may disapprove such a purchase or redemption if it determines that the proposal would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice or would violate any law, regulation, Federal Reserve order or any condition imposed by, or written agreement with, the Federal Reserve.

**Corporate Information**

Our principal executive offices are located at 10 South First Avenue, Walla Walla, Washington 99362. Our company website is www.bannerbank.com. The information contained on our website is not included as a part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports, are available free of charge through our website, as soon as reasonably practicable after we have electronically filed such material with, or furnished such material to, the SEC.

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**Item 1A – Risk Factors**

**An investment in our common stock is subject to risks inherent in our business. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below together with all the other information included in this report. The risks described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, capital levels, cash flows, liquidity, results of operations and prospects. The market price of our common stock could decline significantly due to any of these identified or other risks, and you could lose some or all of your investment. The risks discussed below also include forward-looking statements, and our actual results may differ substantially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. This report is qualified in its entirety by these risk factors.**

**<u>Risks Related to Macroeconomic Conditions</u>**

**Our business may be adversely affected by downturns in the national economy and the regional economies on which we depend.**

Our operations are significantly influenced by national and regional economic conditions. Weakness in the national economy, or the economies of the markets in which we operate, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and prospects. We provide banking and financial services primarily to businesses and individuals in the states of Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho, with all of our branches and most of our deposit clients located in these four states.

Our client base is highly concentrated in the Puget Sound region and Eastern Washington. A deterioration in the business environment in these regions, or the financial challenges of one or more large employers in these areas, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects. As we expand into other areas, including San Diego, Sacramento, and other parts of California, we face additional concentration risks in these markets.

Broader economic factors such as inflation, unemployment, money supply fluctuations, changes in monetary policy, and volatility in interest rate markets also may adversely affect our profitability. Uncertainty regarding the timing, magnitude or pace of potential interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve, particularly following a prolonged period of elevated rates, may negatively affect borrowing demand, asset yields, deposit pricing, and economic activity in our market areas. Furthermore, trade disputes, tariffs, or shifts in trade policies between the United States and other nations could disrupt supply chains, increase costs for businesses, and reduce export opportunities for our clients. These developments may, in turn, negatively impact our client's operations and, consequently, our financial performance.

A downturn in economic conditions, whether due to inflation, recessive trends, geopolitical conflicts, or environmental and climate-related events such as wildfires, floods, or other natural disasters, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations, including but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Reduced demand for our products and services, potentially leading to a decline in our overall loans or assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Elevated instances of loan delinquencies, problematic assets, and foreclosures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• An increase in our allowance for credit losses on loans;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Declines in collateral values linked to our loans, thereby diminishing borrowing capacities and asset values tied to existing loans;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Reduced net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors, possibly impairing their ability to meet commitments to us; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Reduction in our low-cost or non-interest-bearing deposits.

A decline in local economic conditions could disproportionately affect our earnings and capital compared to larger financial institutions with more geographically diverse real estate loan portfolios. Because our loan portfolio is predominantly secured by real estate, deterioration in real estate markets could impair borrowers' ability to repay loans and reduce the value of the underlying collateral. Real estate values are influenced by a range of factors, including economic conditions, interest rates, government policies, natural disasters, construction and material availability, and other market or policy factors. Liquidating significant collateral during a period of depressed real estate values could negatively impact our financial condition and profitability.

Adverse changes in regional or general economic conditions may reduce our growth rate, impair our ability to collect loans and generally have a negative effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

**Monetary policy, inflation, deflation, and other external economic factors could adversely impact our financial performance and operations.**

Our financial condition and results of operations are influenced by monetary, fiscal, and trade policies, including those of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Treasury, and other governmental authorities. Actions by these authorities may lead to inflation, deflation, changes in interest rates, or other economic conditions that could materially adversely affect our results of operations. Tariffs, supply-chain disruptions, or rising costs could reduce the ability of our clients, particularly small- and medium-sized businesses, to repay loans, negatively affecting credit quality and financial performance of our loan portfolios. Prolonged inflation may increase operational costs, including wages and benefits, while fluctuations in interest rates and the yield curve can significantly impact our net interest income. Interest rates may not move in alignment with inflation or deflation, adding uncertainty to the economic environment.

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**<u>Risks Related to Credit and Lending</u>**

**Our loan portfolio includes loans with a higher risk of loss.**

In addition to first-lien one- to four-family residential real estate lending, we originate construction, land and land development loans, commercial and multifamily real estate loans, commercial business loans, agricultural mortgage and business loans, and consumer loans, primarily within our market areas. As of December 31, 2025, we had $10.15 billion outstanding in these non-first-lien one- to four-family residential real estate loan categories, compared to $9.76 billion as of December 31, 2024. These loans present risks distinct from those associated with first-lien one- to four-family residential real estate lending for a number of reasons, including the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*• Construction and Land Loans.* At December 31, 2025, construction and land loans were $1.71 billion, or 15% of our total loan portfolio. This type of lending carries inherent uncertainties in estimating a property's future value upon project completion and the overall cost (including interest) of the project. Such challenges could result from difficulties in estimating construction costs, assessing the value of the property upon project completion, or accounting for regulatory impacts. If construction cost estimates are inaccurate, we may be required to advance funds beyond the original loan commitment to ensure project completion. Additionally, if the appraised value of the completed project is overstated, we may have inadequate security for loan repayment, resulting in potential losses. Other risks include disputes between borrowers and builders, the failure of builders to pay subcontractors, and the concentration of higher loan amounts among a limited number of builders. A downturn in housing or the real estate market could increase delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures, and significantly impair the value of our collateral and our ability to sell the collateral upon foreclosure. Multiple loans to a single builder amplify these risks, as adverse developments in one loan or credit relationship could result in significant losses. At December 31, 2025, non-performing construction and land loans totaled $6.4 million, or 14% of total non-performing loans.

Some construction loans include interest reserves, where accumulated interest is added to the loan principal rather than requiring borrower payments during the loan term. Rising market interest rates can rapidly deplete these reserves before project completion and increase borrowing costs for end-purchasers, potentially reducing their ability to finance the home or diminishing demand for the project. Properties under construction are also challenging to sell and typically need to be completed before a sale can occur, which could increase the risk of loan losses if the property cannot be sold or completed as planned.

Loans on land under development or held for future construction carry additional risks due to the lack of income generation and reduced collateral liquidity, both of which are highly influenced by supply and demand dynamics. These loans often involve substantial disbursements, with repayment dependent on the success of the project and the borrower's ability to sell or lease the property or obtain permanent financing.

Our construction loans include both those secured by sales contracts or permanent loans for finished homes and speculative construction loans, where end-purchasers may not be identified during or after the construction period. Speculative construction loans present additional risks because end-purchasers may not be identified, and unsold inventory or market weakness could result in loan losses.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate Loans*. At December 31, 2025, commercial and multifamily real estate loans were $4.90 billion, or 42% of our total loan portfolio. Many of these loans involve higher principal amounts than other types of loans, and some commercial borrowers maintain multiple loans with us. Consequently, an adverse development with respect to a single loan or credit relationship can expose us to a significantly greater risk of loss compared to an adverse development with respect to a one- to four-family residential mortgage loan. Repayment of these loans typically depends on the income generated from the property securing the loan, in amounts sufficient to cover operating expenses and debt service. This income may be adversely affected by changes in the economy or local market conditions. In addition, many of our commercial and multifamily real estate loans are not fully amortizing and include large balloon payments at maturity. These balloon payments may require the borrower to either sell or refinance the underlying property, and refinancing may be difficult or unavailable due to elevated interest rates, tighter underwriting standards, declining property values, or reduced lender appetite, heightening the risk of default or non-payment. If we foreclose on a commercial or multifamily real estate loan, the holding period for the collateral is typically longer than for one- to four-family residential loans as a result of the smaller pool of potential buyers. In recent years, the commercial real estate market has experienced substantial growth, with increased competition contributing to historically low capitalization rates and rising property values. More recently, the commercial real estate market has been affected by higher interest rates, tighter credit conditions, and changing economic and workplace dynamics. The adoption of remote and hybrid work models has led many companies to re-evaluate their long-term real estate needs. Although certain employers have increased in-office requirements, others are downsizing or shifting to hybrid models, and demand for office space in certain markets has remained structurally lower than pre-pandemic levels, creating uncertainty in demand for office space and other commercial properties. This trend could result in prolonged vacancies, declining rental income, refinancing challenges, and reduced property values, particularly for certain property types or markets, adversely affecting the performance of our commercial real estate loan portfolio. Federal banking regulators have increased supervisory focus on commercial real estate exposures, particularly with respect to refinancing risk, collateral valuation, and borrower equity levels, which may subject us to heightened examination scrutiny, additional risk management expectations, or more conservative supervisory expectations. Failures in our risk management policies and controls could lead to higher delinquencies and losses, adversely affecting our business, financial condition, and results of operations. At December 31, 2025, non-performing commercial and multifamily real estate loans totaled $525,000, or 1% of total non-performing loans.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Commercial Business Loans.* At December 31, 2025, commercial business loans were $2.41 billion, or 21% of our total loan portfolio. These loans are primarily made based on the borrower's cash flow and, secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. A borrower's cash flow can be unpredictable, and the value of collateral securing these loans may fluctuate. Most often, this collateral includes accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, or real estate. For loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for repayment may depend substantially on the borrower's ability to collect amounts due from its clients. Other types of collateral securing commercial business loans may depreciate over time, be difficult to appraise, lack liquidity, or fluctuate in value depending on the success of the business. At December 31, 2025, non-performing commercial business loans totaled $6.8 million, or 15% of total non-performing loans.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Agricultural Loans*. At December 31, 2025, agricultural loans were $353.2 million, or 3% of our total loan portfolio. Repayment of agricultural loans depends on the successful operation of the business and is subject to numerous factors beyond the control of either us or the borrowers. These factors include adverse weather conditions that prevent crop planting or limit yields (such as hail, drought, and floods), loss of crops or livestock due to disease or other causes, declines in market prices for agricultural products (both domestically and internationally), and the impact of government regulations (including changes in price supports, subsidies, tariffs, and environmental policies). Additionally, many farms rely on a limited number of key individuals whose injury or death could significantly affect the farm's successful operation. If the cash flow from a farming operation is diminished, the borrower's ability to repay the loan may be impaired. As a result, agricultural loans may pose a greater degree of risk than other types of loans, particularly those that are unsecured or secured by rapidly depreciating assets, such as farm equipment (some of which is highly specialized and may have little or no resale market), or assets like livestock or crops. In such cases, repossessed collateral from a defaulted agricultural loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment for the outstanding loan balance due to the greater likelihood of damage, loss, or depreciation, or because the collateral's assessed value exceeds its eventual realization value. At December 31, 2025, non-performing agricultural loans totaled $4.6 million, or 10% of total non-performing loans.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Consumer Loans*. At December 31, 2025, consumer loans were $768.5 million, or 6% of our total loan portfolio. Home equity lines of credit, which represented 88% of our total consumer loan portfolio at December 31, 2025, generally entail greater risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans where we are in the first lien position. For home equity lines secured by a second mortgage, it is less likely that we will recover all our loan proceeds in the event of default as the value of the property must be sufficient to cover repayment of the first mortgage loan and foreclosure-related costs before the second mortgage loan balance is repaid. For consumer loans that are unsecured or secured by rapidly depreciating assets, such as automobiles, any repossessed collateral from a defaulted loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance as a result of the higher likelihood of damage, loss, or depreciation. The remaining deficiency often does not justify further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. Additionally, consumer loan collections depend on the borrower's financial stability, making them more vulnerable to adverse events such as job loss, divorce, illness, or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, federal and state laws, including bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount recoverable on these loans. Loans we purchased or indirectly originated may also expose us to claims and defenses by borrowers. In such cases, borrowers may assert claims and defenses against us as an assignee that they could have raised against the seller of the underlying collateral. At December 31, 2025, non-performing consumer loans totaled $4.8 million, or 10% of total non-performing loans.

**Our business may be adversely affected by credit risk associated with residential property and declining property values.**

At December 31, 2025, first-lien one- to four-family residential loans were $1.57 billion or 13% of our total loan portfolio. Our first-lien one- to four-family residential loans are primarily made based on the repayment ability of the borrower and the collateral securing these loans. Foreclosure on the loans requires the value of the property to be sufficient to cover the repayment of the loan, and the costs associated with foreclosure.

This type of lending is generally sensitive to regional and local economic conditions that significantly impact the ability of borrowers to meet their loan payment obligations, making loss levels difficult to predict. A downturn in the economy or the housing market in our market areas or a rapid increase in interest rates may reduce the value of the real estate collateral securing these types of loans and increase the risk that we would incur losses if borrowers default on their loans. Residential loans with high combined loan-to-value generally will be more sensitive to declining property values than those with lower combined loan-to-value ratios and therefore may experience a higher incidence of default and severity of losses. In addition, if the borrowers sell their homes, the borrowers may be unable to repay their loans in full from the sale proceeds. As a result, these loans may experience higher rates of delinquencies, defaults and losses, which will in turn adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. At December 31, 2025, non-performing one- to four-family residential loans totaled $22.6 million, or 49% of total non-performing loans.

**Our allowance for credit losses on loans may not be sufficient to absorb losses in our loan portfolio, which would cause our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition to be adversely affected.**

Lending money is a substantial part of our business, and each loan carries a certain risk that it will not be repaid in accordance with its terms or that any underlying collateral will not be sufficient to ensure repayment. This risk is affected by, among other things:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• cash flow of the borrower and/or the project being financed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• in the case of a collateralized loan, the changes and uncertainties as to the future value of the collateral;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the duration of the loan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the character and creditworthiness of the borrower; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in economic and industry conditions.

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We maintain an allowance for credit losses that we believe is appropriate to provide for lifetime expected credit losses in our loan portfolio. The appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses is determined by Management through periodic reviews and consideration of several factors, including, but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our collective loss reserve, for loans evaluated on a pool basis with similar risk characteristics based on our life of loan historical default and loss experience, certain macroeconomic factors, reasonable and supportable forecasts, regulatory requirements, Management's expectations of future events and certain qualitative factors; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our individual loss reserve, based on our evaluation of individual loans that do not share similar risk characteristics and the present value of the expected future cash flows or the fair value of the underlying collateral.

Determination of the appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and requires us to make significant estimates of current credit risks and future trends, all of which may materially change. If our estimates are incorrect, the allowance for credit losses may not be sufficient to cover the losses in our loan portfolio, resulting in the need for increases in our allowance for credit losses through the provision for credit losses which is recorded as a charge against income. Management also recognizes that significant new growth in loan portfolios, new loan products and the refinancing of existing loans can result in portfolios comprised of unseasoned loans that may not perform in a historical or projected manner and will increase the risk that our allowance may be insufficient to absorb losses without significant additional provision.

Deterioration in economic conditions affecting borrowers, new information regarding existing loans, identification of additional problem loans and other factors, both within and outside of our control, may require an increase in the allowance for credit losses. If current conditions in the housing and real estate markets weaken, we expect we will experience increased delinquencies and credit losses.

Environmental and climate-related events, including wildfires, flooding, mudslides, hurricanes, or other natural disasters, including recent events in our market regions, may adversely affect borrowers' ability to repay loans, reduce the value of collateral, and increase uncertainty in estimating credit losses. These factors may require increases to our allowance for credit losses to account for elevated credit risks.

Bank regulatory agencies also periodically review our allowance for credit losses and may require an increase in the provision for credit losses or the recognition of further loan charge-offs, based on judgments different than those of Management. Any increases in the allowance for credit losses will reduce net income and, most likely, capital, and may have a material negative effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

**<u>Risks Related to Merger and Acquisition Strategy</u>**

**Our strategy of supplementing internal growth through acquisitions of other financial companies or their assets and liabilities, could be adversely affected by risks associated with such acquisitions.**

As part of our general growth strategy, we periodically expand our business through acquisitions. While our primary focus is organic growth, from time to time, we engage in discussions with potential acquisition targets as part of our ordinary business activities. There can be no assurance that we will successfully identify suitable acquisition candidates, complete acquisitions, successfully integrate acquired operations into our existing operations, or expand into new markets. Future acquisitions may dilute shareholder value or may have an adverse effect upon our operating results during the integration process. In addition, acquired operations may fail to achieve the profitability levels of our existing operations or meet performance expectations. Transaction-related expenses may also adversely affect our earnings, which could, in turn, negatively impact the value of our stock.

Acquiring banks, bank branches, or businesses involves several risks, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• exposure to potential asset quality issues or unknown or contingent liabilities of the banks, businesses, assets, and liabilities we acquire;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• higher than expected deposit attrition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• potential diversion of our management's time and attention;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• fluctuation in market condition affecting the prices at which acquisitions can be made;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• complicated or unsuccessful integrations of systems, procedures and personnel of the acquired entity into our company as this integration process is complicated and time-consuming and can also be disruptive to the clients of the acquired business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• potentially increased leverage, diminished liquidity, or additional capital requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• unable to sustain our past growth rate or grow at all in the future; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the acquisition may generate goodwill that must be analyzed for impairment at least annually.

If these risks or uncertainties are not properly addressed, our results of operations and financial condition may be negatively affected. If the integration process is not conducted successfully and with minimal adverse effect on the acquired business and its clients, we may not realize the anticipated economic benefits of particular acquisitions within the expected time frame, and we may lose clients or employees of the acquired business. We may also experience greater than anticipated client losses even if the integration process is successful.

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**Our goodwill may become impaired.**

In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we record assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination at their fair value with the excess of the purchase consideration over the net assets acquired resulting in the recognition of goodwill. We perform a goodwill evaluation at least annually to test for goodwill impairment. Our test of goodwill for potential impairment is based on a qualitative assessment by Management that takes into consideration macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost or margin factors, financial performance and share price. Our evaluation of the fair value of goodwill involves a substantial amount of judgment. If our judgment was incorrect, or if events or circumstances change, and an impairment of goodwill was deemed to exist, we would be required to record a non-cash charge to earnings in our financial statements during the period in which such impairment is determined to exist. Any such charge could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

**<u>Risks Related to Market and Interest Rate Changes</u>**

**Our results of operations, liquidity and cash flows are subject to interest rate risk.**

Our earnings and cash flows are largely dependent upon our net interest income, which is significantly affected by interest rates. Interest rates are highly sensitive to factors beyond our control, such as general economic conditions and policies set by governmental and regulatory bodies, particularly the Federal Reserve. Increases in interest rates could reduce our net interest income, weaken the housing market by curbing refinancing activity and home purchases, and negatively affect the broader U.S. economy, potentially leading to slower economic growth or recessionary conditions.

We principally manage interest rate risk by managing our volume and mix of our earning assets and funding liabilities. If we are unable to manage this risk effectively, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially affected.

Our net interest margin, the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, can be adversely affected by interest rate changes. While yields on assets and costs of liabilities tend to move in the same direction, they may do so at different speeds, causing the margin to expand or contract. Because our interest-bearing liabilities often have shorter durations than our interest-earning assets, a rise in interest rates may lead to funding costs increasing faster than asset yields, compressing our net interest margin. Periods of volatile, elevated, or declining rates may affect net interest income in multiple ways. For example, floating-rate assets generally reprice more quickly than deposits, potentially reducing income in falling rate environments. Changes in borrower refinancing behavior, including increased loan prepayments and mortgage-backed security redemptions, introduce reinvestment risk, as prepaid amounts may need to be reinvested at lower rates. Additionally, changes in the shape of the yield curve, such as flattening or inversion, can compress margins, particularly for institutions with significant fixed-rate assets.

Rising rates can also increase the cost of deposits and other funding sources. If deposit and borrowing rates rise faster than loan and investment yields, our net interest income and overall earnings could decline.

A substantial amount of our loans have adjustable interest rates, which may result in a higher rate of default in a rising interest rate environment. Additionally, a significant portion of our adjustable-rate loans include interest rate floors that prevent the loan's contractual interest rate from falling below a specified level. These features may increase income during periods of declining interest rates, as the rates on these loans cannot adjust downward below the floor, but may limit income growth during periods of rising rates. However, this benefit is subject to the risk that borrowers may refinance these loans to take advantage of lower rates. Furthermore, when loans are at their floor interest rates, our interest income may not rise as quickly as our cost of funds during periods of increasing interest rates, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations.

Unexpected, substantial, or prolonged rate changes could materially affect our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, our interest rate risk models and assumptions may not fully capture the impact of actual rate changes on our balance sheet or projected operating results.

**Our securities portfolio may be negatively impacted by fluctuations in market value and interest rates.**

Our securities portfolio may be impacted by fluctuations in market value, potentially reducing accumulated other comprehensive income and/or earnings. These fluctuations may result from changes in market interest rates, rating agency actions in respect to the securities, defaults by the issuer or with respect to the underlying securities, lower market prices, or limited investor demand. Our available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position are evaluated to determine whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. If a credit loss is identified, an allowance for credit losses is recorded, resulting in a charge against earnings. Because available-for-sale securities are reported at estimated fair value, changes in interest rates can adversely affect our financial condition. The fair value of fixed-rate securities generally moves inversely with interest rate changes. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are reported as a separate component of AOCI, net of tax.

Decreases in the fair value of securities available-for-sale resulting from increases in interest rates could have an adverse effect on shareholders' equity. Additionally, there is no assurance that the declines in market value will not result in credit losses, which would lead to additional provisions for credit losses that could materially affect our net income and capital levels.

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**An increase in interest rates, change in the programs offered by secondary market purchasers or our ability to qualify for their programs may reduce our mortgage banking revenues, which would negatively impact our non-interest income.**

Our mortgage banking operations provide a significant portion of our non-interest income, primarily through gains on the sale of one-to-four-family residential loans. These loans are sold pursuant to programs offered by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, and non-Government Sponsored Enterprise ("GSE") investors, which collectively account for a substantial portion of the secondary market for such loans. Changes to these programs, our eligibility to participate, the criteria for loan acceptance, or related laws could materially and adversely affect our results of operations.

Mortgage banking is generally considered a volatile source of income because it depends largely on loan volume, which is influenced by prevailing market interest rates. In a rising or higher interest rate environment, our originations of mortgage loans may decrease, resulting in fewer loans that are available to be sold to investors. This would result in a decrease in mortgage banking revenues and a corresponding decrease in non-interest income. Our results of operations are also affected by the amount of non-interest expense associated with mortgage banking activities, including salaries and employee benefits, occupancy, equipment, data processing, and other operating costs. During periods of reduced loan demand, we may face challenges in reducing these expenses proportionately, which could adversely impact our results of operations.

Although we sell loans into the secondary market without recourse, we provide customary representations and warranties to buyers. If these representations and warranties are breached, we may be required to repurchase the loans, potentially incurring a loss.

**Certain hedging strategies that we use to manage investment in mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments may be ineffective to offset any adverse changes in the fair value of these assets due to changes in interest rates and market liquidity.**

We use derivative instruments to economically hedge mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments to offset changes in fair value resulting from changing interest rate environments. Our hedging strategies are susceptible to prepayment risk, basis risk, market volatility and changes in the shape of the yield curve, among other factors. In addition, hedging strategies rely on assumptions and projections regarding assets and general market factors. If these assumptions and projections prove to be incorrect or our hedging strategies do not adequately mitigate the impact of changes in interest rates, we may incur losses that would adversely impact earnings.

**<u>Risks Related to Regulatory, Legal and Compliance</u>**

**Potential Impact of Regulatory Changes on Corporate Governance and Risk Management**

Regulators may adopt new rules or guidance establishing or modifying corporate governance and risk management standards for banks. Any such guidance could materially affect us by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Increasing operational complexity and costs, potentially reducing net income and return on equity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Requiring higher levels of capital or liquidity, limiting financial flexibility;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Subjecting us to heightened regulatory oversight, potentially affecting reputation and market valuation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Creating competitive disadvantages relative to less-regulated institutions; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Potentially affecting our ability to attract and retain qualified directors or senior management.

Future changes in corporate governance or risk management requirements could increase operational burdens, restrict financial flexibility, and elevate regulatory risks, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

**New or changing tax, accounting, and regulatory rules and interpretations could significantly impact strategic initiatives, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.**

The financial services industry is extensively regulated. Federal and state banking regulations are designed primarily to protect the deposit insurance funds and consumers, not to benefit our shareholders. Regulations may sometimes impose significant limitations on operations. Regulatory authorities have extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities, including the imposition of restrictions on the operation of an institution, the classification of assets by the institution and the adequacy of an institution's allowance for credit losses. Bank regulators also have the ability to impose conditions in the approval of merger and acquisition transactions.

Additionally, actions by regulatory agencies or significant litigation against us may lead to penalties that materially affect us. These regulations, along with the current tax, accounting, securities, insurance, and monetary laws, regulations, rules, standards, policies, and interpretations control the methods by which financial institutions conduct business, implement strategic initiatives and tax compliance, and govern financial reporting and disclosures. These laws, regulations, rules, standards, policies, and interpretations are constantly evolving and may change significantly over time. Any new regulations or legislation or change in existing regulations or oversight, whether a change in regulatory policy or a change in a regulator's interpretation of a law or regulation, could have a material impact on our operations, increase our costs of regulatory compliance and of doing business and/or otherwise adversely affect us and our profitability. Further, changes in accounting standards can be both difficult to predict and involve judgment and discretion in their interpretation by us and our independent registered public accounting firm. Changes could materially impact, potentially even retroactively, how we report our financial condition and results of our operations, as could our interpretation of those changes. We cannot predict what restrictions may be imposed upon us by future legislation.

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**Climate change and related legislative and regulatory initiatives may materially affect the Company's business and results of operations.**

The effects of climate change continue to raise significant concerns about the state of the environment. Federal and state policy approaches to climate change continue to evolve, and changes in legislative or regulatory priorities could alter the requirements and expectations placed on businesses, including banks, to address climate-related risks. The lack of empirical data regarding the financial and credit risks posed by climate change still makes it difficult to predict its specific impact on our financial condition and results of operations. However, the physical effects of climate change, such as more frequent and severe weather disasters, could directly affect us. For instance, such events may damage real property securing loans in our portfolios or reduce the value of that collateral. If our borrowers' insurance is insufficient to cover these losses or if insurance becomes unavailable, the value of the collateral securing our loans could be negatively affected, potentially impacting our financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, climate change may adversely affect regional and local economic activity, harming our clients and the communities in which we operate. Regardless of changes in federal policy, the effects of climate change and its unknown long-term impacts could still have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

**Non-compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, or other laws and regulations could result in fines or sanctions and limit our ability to obtain regulatory approval of acquisitions.**

The USA PATRIOT and Bank Secrecy Acts require financial institutions to develop programs to prevent financial institutions from being used for money laundering and terrorist activities. If such activities are detected, financial institutions are obligated to file suspicious activity reports with the U.S. Treasury's Office of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. These rules require financial institutions to establish procedures for identifying and verifying the identity of clients seeking to open new financial accounts. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in fines or sanctions or limit our ability to obtain regulatory approval of acquisitions. Additionally, any perceived or actual failure to prevent money laundering or terrorist financing activities could significantly damage our reputation. These outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and growth prospects.

**If our enterprise risk management framework is not effective at mitigating risk and loss to us, we could suffer unexpected losses, and our results of operations could be materially adversely affected.**

Our business is exposed to a broad range of risks, including liquidity, credit, market, interest rate, operational, legal and compliance, reputational and other risks. These risks may arise from internal factors, the actions of third parties, changes in economic conditions, or other unforeseen events. There may be risks that we have not anticipated or identified, and existing or emerging risks could result in substantial and unexpected losses. If our risk management proves ineffective, we may incur significant losses, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and growth prospects.

**Our business and financial results could be impacted materially by adverse results in legal proceedings.**

Legal proceedings could result in judgments, significant management time and attention, or other adverse effects on our business and financial results. We establish estimated liabilities for legal claims when payments associated with claims become probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We may incur losses for a matter even if we have not established an estimated liability. In addition, the actual cost of resolving a legal claim may be substantially higher than any amounts accrued for that matter. The ultimate resolution of any legal proceeding, depending on the remedy granted, could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

**<u>Risks Related to Cybersecurity, Data and Fraud</u>**

**We are subject to certain risks in connection with our use of technology.**

Communications and information systems are essential to our business operations, as we rely on these systems to manage our client relationships, maintain our general ledger, and support virtually all other aspects of our operations. Our business depends on the secure processing, storage, and transmission of confidential and other information through our computer systems and networks. Our systems, software, and networks may remain vulnerable to breaches, fraudulent or unauthorized access, denial or degradation of service attacks, misuse, computer viruses, malware, or other cyber threats. If any of these events occur, they could compromise our or our clients' confidential information, disrupt operations, or harm our clients or counterparties.

We may incur significant expenses to investigate and remediate security vulnerabilities, address the impact of a cyber-attack, or enhance our systems. Such incidents could expose us to litigation, regulatory scrutiny, and financial losses not fully covered by insurance. They could also cause significant reputational damage, which may deter clients from using our services.

Cybersecurity risks are particularly acute in online banking. Increases in criminal sophistication, advances in technology, or vulnerabilities in third-party systems (such as browsers and operating systems) could lead to breaches that compromise the security of data and transactions. A breach could discourage clients from using our online services, negatively impacting our business.

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Breaches could result in financial losses to us or our clients, reputational harm, additional compliance costs, business disruption, regulatory penalties, and potential legal liabilities. These outcomes could materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, and ability to grow our online services. In addition, our security measures may not protect us from system failures or interruptions. We also rely on third-party providers for data processing and operational support. If a third-party vendor experiences a disruption, or cyber-attack, or fails to meet our service standards, it could impair our ability to process transactions, deliver products and services, or conduct business. Transitioning to alternative vendors could involve significant delays and costs. Information security risks may also arise from the processing of client data by third-party vendors and their personnel. Breaches, system failures, or interruptions could occur and may not be adequately addressed. Insurance coverage may not fully protect against all losses from such events.

If any of our third-party providers experience financial, operational, or technological difficulties, or if disruptions occur in our relationships with them, we may be required to find alternative service providers. This could involve negotiating less favorable terms or incurring substantial costs to implement new systems. Any of these occurrences, whether system failures, security breaches, or vendor disruptions, could damage our reputation, result in client and business losses, expose us to regulatory scrutiny and legal liabilities, and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We are currently undertaking, or may in the future undertake, significant system conversions and technology upgrades to enhance our operational efficiency, client service capabilities, or regulatory compliance. System conversions, including the implementation of new loan and deposit origination platforms, digital banking solutions, or integration of acquired systems, are inherently complex and present a range of operational, financial, and compliance risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, data migration errors, system downtime, delays in project implementation, and disruptions to ongoing business operations. Inadequate planning, insufficient testing, or ineffective change management could result in the loss or corruption of critical data, interruptions in client-facing services, or failures in transaction processing. Such events could adversely impact our ability to serve clients, result in financial losses, or lead to regulatory scrutiny and reputational harm. Additionally, system conversions may require significant investments of time and resources, and may divert management attention from other strategic initiatives. If we are unable to successfully execute system conversions or promptly resolve any issues that arise, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Furthermore, as a regulated financial institution, we are subject to heightened expectations regarding data security, business continuity, and internal controls during periods of significant technology change, and any failure to meet these expectations could result in regulatory actions or penalties.

**Our current and future uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies may create additional risks.** 

The increasing adoption of AI in financial services presents significant opportunities but also introduces a range of risks that could impact our operations, regulatory compliance, and client trust. AI introduces model risk, where flawed algorithms or biased data could result in compliance violations or discriminatory outcomes in lending or client service. Cybersecurity threats, such as data breaches, adversarial attacks, and data poisoning, pose significant challenges, particularly as these systems may handle large volumes of sensitive client information. Additionally, the opaque nature of some AI models, often referred to as "black-box" systems, raises regulatory compliance concerns, as regulators increasingly require transparency and explainability in AI-driven decision-making.

Operational risks also arise from potential system failures, over-reliance on AI, and integration challenges with existing infrastructure. Disruptions in AI systems could impact critical functions such as fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and client support. Ethical and reputational risks, including unintended consequences or perceived unfairness in AI-driven decisions, may erode client trust and expose us to regulatory scrutiny. Competitive risks also arise from differences in adoption of new technological developments, including generative and agentic artificial intelligence. If our competitors gain an advantage by using such technologies, our ability to compete effectively and our results of operations could be adversely impacted.

Mitigating these risks requires investments in a robust governance framework, cybersecurity, data privacy, and employee training. Additionally, the fragmented and rapidly evolving legal environment related to AI creates heightened uncertainty and complexity and presents additional compliance and legal risks that could adversely impact our operating results.

**We are subject to certain risks in connection with our data management or aggregation.**

We are reliant on our ability to manage data and our ability to aggregate data in an accurate and timely manner to ensure effective risk reporting and decision-making. Deficiencies in how data is acquired, validated, stored, protected, or processed, as well as the manual nature of many of our data management and aggregation processes, could lead to human error or system failures. Inaccurate, incomplete, or delayed data could limit our ability to identify, measure, and manage current and emerging risks, impair management decision-making, and hinder our ability to respond to changing business conditions. These shortcomings could also adversely affect our financial reporting, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic initiatives. Any of these outcomes could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and growth prospects.

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**Our business may be adversely affected by an increasing prevalence of fraud and other financial crimes.**

The Bank is susceptible to fraudulent activity that may be committed against us or our clients which may result in financial losses or increased costs, disclosure or misuse of our information or our client's information, misappropriation of assets, privacy breaches, litigation or damage to our reputation. Such fraudulent activity may take many forms, including check fraud, electronic fraud, wire fraud, phishing, social engineering and other dishonest acts. Nationally, reported incidents of fraud and other financial crimes have increased. We have also experienced losses due to apparent fraud and other financial crimes. These risks could occur despite our controls and precautions, and there can be no assurance that losses from fraudulent activity will not occur.

**<u>Risks Related to Our Business and Industry Generally</u>**

**Ineffective liquidity management could adversely affect our financial results and condition.**

Effective liquidity management is essential to our business. We require sufficient liquidity to meet client loan requests, deposit maturities and withdrawals, payments on debt obligations, and other cash commitments under both normal operating conditions and unpredictable circumstances, including events causing industry or financial market stress. An inability to raise funds through deposits, borrowings, loan and investment security sales, or other sources could severely impact our liquidity. We rely on client deposits and, at times, borrowings from the FHLB of Des Moines and other wholesale funding sources to fund operations. Deposit flows and loan and mortgage-related security prepayments are strongly influenced by external factors, such as interest rate trends (both actual and perceived) and market competition. Changes to the FHLB of Des Moines's lending policies or underwriting guidelines may limit our ability to borrow and adversely affect our liquidity. While in prior periods we have successfully replaced maturing deposits and borrowings, deposit balances across the banking industry have become more rate-sensitive and responsive to market perceptions, and future replacements may be challenged by shifts in our financial condition, FHLB of Des Moines' status, or market conditions. Our access to adequate funding could also be impaired by factors affecting us specifically or the financial industry generally, such as financial market disruptions, negative perceptions of the financial services sector, or deteriorating credit markets. Additional challenges to liquidity could arise from reduced business activity in our core markets, adverse regulatory actions, or negative operating results. Any significant decline in funding availability could impede our ability to originate loans, invest in securities, meet expenses, or fulfill obligations such as repaying borrowings and meeting deposit withdrawal demands, potentially resulting in a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Additionally, collateralized public funds (state and local municipal deposits secured by investment-grade securities) reduce contingent liquidity risk by being less credit-sensitive, however, the pledging of collateral to secure these funds limits their availability as a reserve source of liquidity. Their availability may also be affected by the fiscal policies and cash flow needs of individual municipalities, which could further constrain our access to liquidity under certain conditions.

**Benefits of strategic initiatives may not be realized.**

Our ability to compete depends on various factors, including our ability to develop and successfully execute strategic plans and initiatives. However, we may not achieve some or all of our strategic objectives. Expected cost savings and revenue growth from these initiatives may not materialize, and the costs of implementation may be greater than anticipated. Additionally, changes in economic conditions beyond our control, such as fluctuations in interest rates, may affect our ability to achieve our objectives. Failure to execute or achieve the anticipated outcomes of our strategic initiatives could negatively impact market perceptions of our company and impede our growth and profitability.

**Development of new products and services may impose additional costs on us and may expose us to increased operational risk.**

Our financial performance depends, in part, on our ability to develop and market innovative services and adopt new technologies that differentiate our products or create cost efficiencies while controlling related expenses. This reliance is heightened in the current "FinTech" environment, where financial institutions are heavily investing in emerging technologies, such as blockchain, and developing potentially industry-changing products, services, and standards.

The introduction of new products and services requires significant time and resources, including obtaining regulatory approvals. It also entails substantial risks and uncertainties, such as meeting technical and control requirements, keeping pace with rapid technological advancements, accessing client information, and making significant ongoing investments to ensure timely market entry at competitive prices. Additionally, preparing marketing, sales, and other materials that accurately describe the products, services, and their risks is critical.

Failure to manage these challenges increases the risk of operational lapses, which could result in financial liabilities. Factors such as regulatory and internal control requirements, capital demands, competitive alternatives, vendor relationships, and shifting market preferences also influence whether new initiatives can be successfully launched in a timely and appealing manner. If we fail to effectively address these risks in the development and implementation of new products or services, our business and reputation could suffer, potentially leading to a material adverse impact on our consolidated results of operations and financial condition.

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The financial services industry is experiencing rapid change due to technological innovation, evolving customer preferences, and regulatory developments, leading to increased disintermediation. Fintech companies and digital platforms are offering products and services that compete directly with traditional banks, often with lower costs and fewer regulatory constraints. In addition, legislative or regulatory changes could accelerate disintermediation. As a result of recent regulations to provide a regulatory framework for stablecoins, increased competition may emerge from issuers of stablecoins and providers of related technology. If we are unable to adapt through digital investment, new product development, or strategic partnerships, our ability to attract and retain clients and maintain profitability could be adversely affected.

**We are dependent on key personnel and the loss of one or more of those key personnel may materially and adversely affect our prospects.**

Competition for qualified employees in the banking industry is intense, with a limited pool of candidates experienced in community banking. Our success relies on attracting and retaining skilled management, loan origination, finance, administrative, marketing, and technical personnel, as well as on the continued contributions of key executives, including our president, and other critical employees. Losing any of these individuals could result in a challenging transition period and negatively impact our operations. Additionally, the experience and client relationships of our banking facility managers are vital to maintaining strong connections with the communities we serve. The loss of these key personnel or directors nearing retirement without suitable replacements could adversely affect our business.

**We rely on other companies to provide key components of our business infrastructure.**

We rely on numerous external vendors to provide products and services necessary for our day-to-day operations. Accordingly, our operations are exposed to risks associated with vendor performance under service level agreements. If a vendor fails to meet its contractual obligations due to changes in its organizational structure, financial condition, support for existing products and services, strategic focus, or any other reason, our operations could be disrupted, potentially causing a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, we could be adversely affected if a vendor agreement is not renewed or is renewed on terms less favorable to us. Regulatory agencies also require financial institutions to remain accountable for all aspects of vendor performance, including activities delegated to third parties.

**Any inaccurate assumptions in our analytical and forecasting models could cause us to miscalculate our projected revenue or losses, which could adversely affect us.** 

We use analytical and forecasting models to estimate the effects of economic conditions on our financial assets and liabilities including our mortgage servicing rights. Those models include assumptions about interest rates and consumer behavior that may be incorrect. If our model assumptions are incorrect, improperly applied or inadequate, we may record higher than expected losses or lower than expected revenues which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

**Increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from clients, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders with respect to our governance practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks.**

Recent federal actions, including changes in federal diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") and environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") guidance, have shifted oversight of DEI and ESG practices. These developments alter the regulatory expectations and compliance requirements, and increase compliance risk, for companies with DEI and ESG initiatives. New guidance may restrict voluntary programs and training, potentially requiring policy changes, reporting obligations, and public disclosures, creating operational and compliance challenges. At the same time, state-level requirements remain inconsistent. Some continue to mandate diversity or climate disclosures, while others limit DEI and ESG activities, creating additional operational complexity for multi-state businesses.

Failure to align DEI and ESG efforts with the current legal framework could result in reputational harm, legal challenges, financial penalties, and limitations on government contracting. Private third-party ESG and DEI evaluations may further influence investor decisions, access to capital, and stakeholder perception.

Investors, customers, and other stakeholders continue to expect transparency and commitment to broader ESG goals, including workforce diversity, community engagement, and responsible corporate governance. Scaling back DEI or ESG efforts to comply with federal mandates may trigger criticism from investors, advocacy groups, and employees, while misalignment with state laws or rating agencies could affect market perception and access to capital. The evolving regulatory landscape creates heightened uncertainty and operational challenges. Adapting our policies, disclosures, and risk mitigation strategies is critical to managing legal, reputational, and investor-related risks. Failure to effectively adapt could materially impact our reputation, employee engagement, and financial performance.

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**<u>Risks Related to Holding Our Common Stock</u>**

**Our growth or future losses may require us to raise additional capital in the future, but that capital may not be available when it is needed, or the cost of that capital may be exceedingly high.**

We are required by federal regulatory authorities to maintain adequate levels of capital to support our operations. We may at some point, however, need to raise additional capital to support continued growth or be required by our regulators to increase our capital resources. Any capital we obtain may result in the dilution of the interests of existing holders of our common stock. Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on conditions in the capital markets at that time, which are outside our control, and on our financial condition and performance. Accordingly, we cannot make assurances that we will be able to raise additional capital if needed on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all. If we cannot raise additional capital when needed, our ability to further expand our operations could be materially impaired and our financial condition and liquidity could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, if we are unable to raise additional capital when required by our bank regulators, we may be subject to adverse regulatory action.

**We rely on dividends from the Bank for substantially all our revenue at the holding company level.**

We are an entity separate and distinct from our principal subsidiary, the Bank, and derive substantially all our revenue at the holding company level in the form of dividends from that subsidiary. Accordingly, we are, and will be, dependent upon dividends from the Bank to pay the principal of and interest on our indebtedness, to satisfy our other cash needs, and to pay dividends on our common stock. The Bank's ability to pay dividends is subject to its ability to earn net income and to meet certain regulatory requirements. In the event the Bank is unable to pay dividends to us, we may not be able to pay dividends on our common stock at the same rate or at all. Also, our right to participate in a distribution of assets upon a subsidiary's liquidation or reorganization is subject to the prior claims of the subsidiary's creditors.

**Our articles of incorporation contain a provision which could limit the voting rights of a holder of our common stock.**

Our charter provides that any person or group who acquires beneficial ownership of our common stock in excess of 10% of the outstanding shares may not vote the excess shares. Accordingly, if a person acquires beneficial ownership of more than 10% of the outstanding shares of our common stock, that person's voting rights with respect to our common stock will not be commensurate with their economic interest in our company.

**Anti-takeover provisions could negatively affect our shareholders.**

Provisions in our articles of incorporation and bylaws, the corporate laws of the state of Washington and federal laws and regulations could delay or prevent a third party from acquiring us, despite the possible benefit to our shareholders, or otherwise negatively affect the market value of our stock. These provisions, among others, include restrictions on voting shares of our common stock beneficially owned in excess of 10% of total shares outstanding; and advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our Board of Directors; and for proposing matters that shareholders may act on at shareholder meetings. Our articles of incorporation also authorize our Board of Directors to issue preferred or other stock, and preferred or other stock could be issued as a defensive measure in response to a takeover proposal. In addition, because we are a bank holding company, the ability of a third party to acquire us is limited by applicable banking laws and regulations. The Bank Holding Company Act requires any bank holding company to obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve before acquiring 5% or more of any class of our voting securities. Any entity that is a holder of 25% or more of any class of our voting securities, or in some circumstances a holder of a lesser percentage, is subject to regulation as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act. Under the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978, as amended, any person (or persons acting in concert), other than a bank holding company, is required to notify the Federal Reserve before acquiring 10% or more of any class of our voting securities.

**Item 1B – Unresolved Staff Comments**

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**Item 1C – Cybersecurity**

**Risk Management and Strategy**

Our cybersecurity risk management and strategy are integrated into our enterprise-wide risk management program, leveraging a "three lines of defense" model to manage risk within the organization. Technology risk (including cybersecurity risk) is considered to be a key risk area for the Company, with Management measuring inherent risk, mitigating controls, and residual risk on a quarterly basis.

The ability to mitigate cybersecurity risks depends on an effective risk assessment process that identifies, measures, controls, and monitors material risks from cybersecurity threats. These threats include any potential unauthorized activities that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the Company's information systems and data. Our Information Security Program includes a comprehensive information security risk assessment process that incorporates the following elements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Identifying threats, measuring risk, defining information security requirements, and implementing controls to reduce risk.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Identifying reasonably foreseeable internal and external threats that may lead to unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction of sensitive information or information systems.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Assessing the likelihood and potential damage posed by these threats, considering the degree of information sensitivity and the Company's operations, inclusive of substantive changes to people, processes and technology.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Aligning the Information Security Program with the Company's enterprise-wide risk management program, which identifies, measures, mitigates, and monitors risk.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Evaluating the adequacy of policies, procedures, information systems, and other arrangements designed to control identified risks, considering the Company's operations, inclusive of substantive changes to people, processes and technology.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Conducting internal and third-party security assessments, including penetration testing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Overseeing third-party vendor risk through due diligence and monitoring.

The risk assessment process is designed to identify assets requiring risk reduction strategies and includes an evaluation of the key factors applicable to the operation. The Company conducts a variety of information security assessments throughout the year, both internally and through third-party specialists.

In designing our Information Security Program, we refer to established industry frameworks–in particular, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and guidance from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The FFIEC framework offers a set of guidelines to help financial institutions effectively manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks. ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard developed by ISO specifically for Information Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection (ISCPP). These frameworks provide best practices for managing cybersecurity risks and ensuring information security, and we consider them to be aspirational benchmarks to help inform the design of our Information Security Program. While our program is designed to be robust, the sophistication and evolving nature of cyber threats mean no system can fully eliminate risk.

The Company uses a cross-functional approach to identify, prevent, and mitigate cybersecurity threats and incidents. We have established procedures for the timely escalation and, when required, disclosure of cybersecurity incidents, supported by a formal incident response plan that outlines the steps the Company will take to respond to a cybersecurity incident. While cybersecurity risks could materially affect the Company, past incidents have not materially affected our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. For more information on how cybersecurity risk may affect the Company's business strategy, results of operations or financial condition, please refer to Item 1A, Risk Factors—Risks Related to Cybersecurity, Data and Fraud.

**Governance**

Our Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the Company's Risk Appetite Statement, which defines key risk categories and associated metrics that are monitored quarterly by Management and reported to the Risk Committee. Management measures and reports inherent risk, mitigating controls, and residual risk for each key risk category and identifies and regularly discusses emerging risks with the Risk Committee.

The Company's governance and oversight of cybersecurity risks are facilitated through our Information Security Program, which establishes administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect sensitive information in accordance with FDIC and FFIEC regulations. The program is tailored to align with the Company's size, complexity and operational scope.

Cybersecurity risk management is led by our Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), supported by our information technology and information security teams. The Bank's Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides direction and oversight for information technology and security across the Company, including existing and emerging initiatives. In this role, she leverages more than 25 years of information technology experience. The Bank's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has been with the Company for more than a decade and has maintained various applicable cybersecurity and IT audit certifications. Prior to joining the Bank, he worked for a Fortune 500 company and had 15 years of information technology experience working in networking, information security and information technology auditing.

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Our Information Technology (IT) Management team is responsible for conducting risk assessments, designing the Information Security Program, overseeing service provider arrangements, establishing risk-based response programs for incidents involving unauthorized data access, providing staff training, conducting testing of key controls, systems, and procedures, and adjusting the program to reflect changes in people, processes, technology, sensitive information, threats, and the business environment (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, alliances, joint ventures, or outsourcing arrangements).

Our IT Management team reports annually to the Risk Committee on the status of the Information Security Program, including risk assessment, risk management and control decisions, service provider arrangements, results of independent testing, cybersecurity incidents and recommendations for improvements. Quarterly status updates are also provided to the Risk Committee.

The Board of Directors plays a crucial role, annually reviewing and approving our Information Security Program. The Board oversees efforts to develop, implement, and maintain an effective Information Security Program, including reviewing Management's reporting on program effectiveness. The Board of Directors' Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee considers IT and cybersecurity expertise when assessing potential director candidates to help ensure effective oversight by the Board of Directors.

We maintain a Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) to handle technical aspects of the Company's response to cybersecurity events and an Executive Cybersecurity Event Evaluation Team (ECEET) to assess potential business impacts and disclosure requirements related to cybersecurity events. Both teams may engage cybersecurity legal counsel and other external experts in connection with their respective activities. An escalation process facilitates keeping internal governance groups, including the Company's Disclosure Committee and/or the Board of Directors' Audit Committee, informed, with each committee also receiving a quarterly report from the ECEET chair.

**Item 2 – Properties**

Banner maintains its administrative offices and main branch office, which is owned by us, in Walla Walla, Washington. As of December 31, 2025, we have 135 branch offices located in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho. Geographically, we have 65 branches located in Washington, 31 in Oregon, 30 in California and 9 in Idaho. Of these branch locations, approximately 58% are owned and 42% are leased facilities. In addition to the branch network, we also operate 15 loan production offices, seven of which are located in Washington, four in California, and one in each state of Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Nevada. All loan production offices are leased facilities. The lease terms for our branch and loan production offices are not individually material. Lease expirations range from three months to 14 years. Administrative support offices are primarily in Washington, where we have eight facilities, of which we own two and lease six. Additionally, we have one leased administrative support office in Idaho and three administrative support offices in Oregon, two owned and one leased. In the opinion of Management, all properties are adequately covered by insurance, are in a good state of repair and are appropriately designed for their present and future use.

**Item 3 – Legal Proceedings**

In the normal course of our business, we have various legal proceedings and other contingent matters pending. These proceedings and the associated legal claims are often contested and the outcome of individual matters is not always predictable. Furthermore, in some matters, it is difficult to assess potential exposure because the legal proceeding is still in the pretrial stage. These claims and counter claims typically arise during the course of collection efforts on problem loans or with respect to actions to enforce liens on properties in which we hold a security interest, although we also are subject to claims related to employment matters. Claims related to employment matters may include, but are not limited to, claims by our employees of discrimination, harassment, violations of wage and hour requirements, or violations of other federal, state, or local laws and claims of misconduct or negligence on the part of our employees. Some or all of these claims may lead to litigation, including class action litigation, and these matters may cause us to incur negative publicity with respect to alleged claims. Our insurance may not cover all claims that may be asserted against us, and any claims asserted against us, regardless of merit or eventual outcome, may harm our reputation. Should the ultimate judgments or settlements in any litigation exceed our insurance coverage, they could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation for any period. The ultimate outcome of these legal proceedings could be more or less than what we have accrued. We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operations or cash flows.

**Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures**

Not applicable.

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**PART II**

**Item 5 – Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities**

**Market Information and Holders**

Our voting common stock is principally traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "BANR." Shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025, totaled 1,594 based upon securities position listings furnished to us by our transfer agent. This total does not reflect the number of persons or entities who hold stock in nominee or "street" name through various brokerage firms.

**Dividends** 

Banner has historically paid cash dividends to its common shareholders. Payments of future cash dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors after taking into account various factors, including our business, operating results and financial condition, capital requirements, current and anticipated cash needs, plans for expansion, any legal or contractual limitation on our ability to pay dividends and other relevant factors including required payments on our junior subordinated debentures. No assurances can be given that any dividends will be paid or that, if paid, will not be reduced or eliminated in future periods. Dividends on common stock from Banner depend substantially upon receipt of dividends from the Bank, which is the Company's predominant source of income. Management's projections show an expectation that cash dividends will continue for the foreseeable future.

**Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers**

The following table provides information about repurchases of common stock by the Company during the quarter ended December 31, 2025:

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| Period | Total Number of Common Shares Purchased<sup>(1)</sup> | Average Price Paid per Common Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan | Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan<sup>(2)</sup> |
| October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025 | 251472 | $63.16 | 249975 | 1229224 |
| November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 | 81 | 60.35 |  | 1229224 |
| December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 |  |  |  | 1229224 |
| Total for quarter | 251553 | $63.16 | 249975 |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>Included in this column are 1,578 of common shares that were surrendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock grants in the fourth quarter of 2025, and were not repurchased as part of any publicly announced stock repurchase plan or program. Restricted shares canceled to pay withholding taxes totaled 56,321 and 46,437 during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>On July 24, 2025, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 1,729,199 shares of the Company's common stock, representing approximately 5% of the Company's then-outstanding shares, over the subsequent 12 months. Under the authorization, shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions. The Company repurchased 499,975 shares of common stock during the year ended December 31, 2025 in connection with this share repurchase program. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon market conditions and other corporate considerations.

**Equity Compensation Plan Information**

The equity compensation plan information presented under subparagraph (d) in Part III, Item 12 of this Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

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**Performance Graph**

The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on Banner common stock with the cumulative total return on the NASDAQ (U.S. Stock) Index, a peer group of the KBW Regional Bank Index and the S&P 500. Total return assumes the reinvestment of all dividends.

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| | Year Ended\* | Year Ended\* | Year Ended\* | Year Ended\* | Year Ended\* | Year Ended\* |
|<br>***Index*** | **12/31/20** | **12/31/21** | **12/31/22** | **12/31/23** | **12/31/24** | **12/31/25** |
| Banner Corporation | $100.00 | $134.27 | $143.90 | $126.71 | $164.05 | $158.70 |
| NASDAQ Composite | 100.00 | 122.18 | 82.43 | 119.22 | 154.48 | 187.13 |
| KBW Regional Bank Index | 100.00 | 136.65 | 127.19 | 126.70 | 143.42 | 152.74 |
| S&P 500 | 100.00 | 128.71 | 105.40 | 133.10 | 166.41 | 196.16 |

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\*Assumes $100 invested in Banner Corporation common stock and each index at the close of business on December 31, 2020 and that all dividends were reinvested. Information for the graph was provided by Bloomberg LP.

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**Item 7 – Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations**

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to assist in understanding our financial condition and results of operations. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Form 10-K.

**Executive Overview**

Banner's successful execution of its super community bank model and strategic initiatives has delivered solid core operating results and profitability over the last several years. The Company's longer term strategic initiatives continue to focus on originating high-quality assets and client acquisition, which we believe will continue to generate strong revenue while maintaining the Company's moderate risk profile.

**2025 Financial Highlights**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, was 3.96% compared to 3.75% in the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Revenues were $660.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $608.6 million for the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Adjusted revenue\* (the total of net interest income and total non-interest income adjusted for the net gain or loss on the sale of securities, the net change in valuation of financial instruments, and gains or losses incurred on building and lease exits) was $661.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $614.8 million for the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net interest income was $587.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $541.7 million for the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Mortgage banking revenue was $13.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $12.2 million in the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Income from deposit fees and other service charges was $43.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $43.4 million for the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Return on average assets was 1.21% for year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 1.07% for the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net loans receivable increased 3% to $11.56 billion at December 31, 2025, compared to $11.20 billion a year ago.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Total deposits were $13.74 billion at December 31, 2025, compared to $13.51 billion a year ago.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Core deposits represented 89% of total deposits at December 31, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Non-performing assets were $51.2 million, or 0.31% of total assets, at December 31, 2025, compared to $39.6 million, or 0.24% of total assets, a year ago.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The allowance for credit losses - loans was $160.3 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable, at December 31, 2025, compared to $155.5 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable a year ago.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Cash dividends paid to shareholders were $1.94 per share, up from $1.92 per share paid in the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Common shareholders' equity per share increased to $57.08 at December 31, 2025, compared to $51.49 a year ago.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Tangible common shareholders' equity per share\* increased 14% to $46.09 at December 31, 2025, compared to $40.57 a year ago.

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***Selected Financial Data:*** The following condensed consolidated statements of financial condition and operations and selected performance ratios as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, and for the years then ended have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements.

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| **FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA:** | **FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA:** | **FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA:** | **FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA:** |
|  | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 |
| (In thousands, except shares) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Total assets | $16354488 | $16200037 | $15670391 |
| Cash and securities <sup>(1)</sup> | 3400097 | 3607933 | 3687302 |
| Loans receivable, net | 11561411 | 11199135 | 10660812 |
| Deposits | 13743146 | 13514398 | 13029497 |
| Borrowings | 336866 | 563012 | 665141 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 1946297 | 1774326 | 1652691 |
| Shares outstanding | 34097856 | 34459832 | 34348369 |
| **OPERATING DATA:** |  |  |  |
|  | For the Year Ended December 31 | For the Year Ended December 31 | For the Year Ended December 31 |
| (In thousands) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Interest income | $804955 | $766103 | $701572 |
| Interest expense | 217036 | 224387 | 125567 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | 587919 | 541716 | 576005 |
| Provision for credit losses | 13045 | 7581 | 10789 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 574874 | 534135 | 565216 |
| Deposit fees and other service charges | 43240 | 43371 | 41638 |
| Mortgage banking operations revenue | 13244 | 12207 | 11817 |
| Net gain (loss) on sale of securities | 374 | (5190) | (19242) |
| Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value | (1384) | (982) | (4218) |
| All other non-interest income | 17340 | 17482 | 14414 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-interest income | 72814 | 66888 | 44409 |
| Salary and employee benefits | 260706 | 250555 | 244563 |
| All other non-interest expenses | 148068 | 140983 | 137975 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-interest expense | 408774 | 391538 | 382538 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Income before provision for income tax expense | 238914 | 209485 | 227087 |
| Provision for income tax expense | 43532 | 40587 | 43463 |
| Net income | $195382 | $168898 | $183624 |

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| **PER COMMON SHARE DATA:** | | | |
|  | At or For the Years Ended December 31 | At or For the Years Ended December 31 | At or For the Years Ended December 31 |
|  | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net income: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $5.67 | $4.90 | $5.35 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | 5.64 | 4.88 | 5.33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted adjusted earnings per share <sup>(11)</sup> | 5.70 | 5.01 | 5.88 |
| Common shareholders' equity per share <sup>(2)</sup> | 57.08 | 51.49 | 48.12 |
| Common shareholders' tangible equity per share <sup>(2)(11)</sup> | 46.09 | 40.57 | 37.09 |
| Cash dividends | 1.94 | 1.92 | 1.92 |
| Dividend payout ratio (basic) | 34.22% | 39.18% | 35.89% |
| Dividend payout ratio (diluted) | 34.40% | 39.34% | 36.02% |

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| **OTHER DATA:** | | | |
| | As of December 31, | As of December 31, | As of December 31, |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Full-time equivalent employees | 1,943 | 1,956 | 1,966 |
| Number of branches | 135 | 135 | 135 |

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| **KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS:** | | | |
|  | At or For the Years Ended December 31 | At or For the Years Ended December 31 | At or For the Years Ended December 31 |
|  | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| *Performance Ratios:* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average assets <sup>(3)</sup> | 1.21% | 1.07% | 1.18% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted return on average assets <sup>(4) (11)</sup> | 1.22 | 1.10 | 1.30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average common equity <sup>(5)</sup> | 10.51 | 9.91 | 11.94 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted return on average equity <sup>(6) (11)</sup> | 10.63 | 10.19 | 13.17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible common equity <sup>(7) (11)</sup> | 13.16 | 12.73 | 15.87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average common equity to average assets | 11.48 | 10.80 | 9.88 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest margin (tax equivalent) <sup>(8)</sup> | 3.96 | 3.75 | 4.01 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-interest income to average assets | 0.45 | 0.42 | 0.29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-interest expense to average assets | 2.52 | 2.48 | 2.46 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Efficiency ratio <sup>(9)</sup> | 61.87 | 64.33 | 61.66 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted efficiency ratio <sup>(11)</sup> | 60.19 | 62.29 | 57.89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average interest-earning assets to average funding liabilities | 108.11 | 107.60 | 106.67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans to deposits ratio | 85.60 | 84.26 | 83.05 |
| *Selected Financial Ratios:* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses - loans as a percent of total loans at end of period | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.38 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs as a percent of average outstanding loans during the period | (0.06) | (0.02) | (0.03) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets <sup>(10)</sup> | 0.31 | 0.24 | 0.19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses - loans as a percent of non-performing loans <sup>(10)</sup> | 351.18 | 420.83 | 505.52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common shareholders' equity to total assets | 11.90 | 10.95 | 10.55 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common shareholders' tangible equity to tangible assets <sup>(11)</sup> | 9.84 | 8.84 | 8.33 |
| *Consolidated Capital Ratios:* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital to risk-weighted assets | 14.69 | 15.04 | 14.58 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | 13.44 | 13.08 | 12.64 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital to average leverage assets | 11.41 | 11.05 | 10.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier I capital to risk-weighted assets | 12.81 | 12.44 | 11.97 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities.

<sup>(2)</sup> Calculated using common shares outstanding at the end of the period.

<sup>(3)</sup> Net income divided by average assets.

<sup>(4)</sup> Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) divided by average assets.

<sup>(5)</sup> Net income divided by average common equity.

<sup>(6)</sup> Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) divided by average equity.

<sup>(7)</sup> Net income divided by average tangible common equity.

<sup>(8)</sup> Net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets on a tax equivalent basis.

<sup>(9)</sup> Non-interest expenses divided by the total of net interest income and non-interest income.

<sup>(10)</sup> Non-performing loans consist of nonaccrual loans and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest. Non-performing assets consist of non-performing loans and REO.

<sup>(11)</sup> Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, see, "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.

***Non-GAAP Financial Measures***

Management has presented non-GAAP financial measures in this discussion and analysis because it believes that they provide useful information to assess trends in our core operations and to facilitate the comparison of our performance with our peers. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental to, and not a substitute for, any analysis based on GAAP. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented with equal or greater prominence. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, see the tables below. Because not all companies use the same calculations, our presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as calculated by other companies.

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Adjusted revenue, diluted adjusted earnings per share and adjusted efficiency ratio are non-GAAP financial measures. To calculate adjusted revenue, diluted adjusted earnings per share and adjusted efficiency ratio, we make adjustments to our GAAP revenues and expenses as reported on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide information to investors that is useful in evaluating the operating performance and trends of financial services companies, including the Company, by excluding certain items that Management considers not reflective of core operating performance. The following tables set forth reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data):

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| | For the Years Ended December 31 | For the Years Ended December 31 | For the Years Ended December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **ADJUSTED REVENUE:** |  |  |  |
| Net interest income (GAAP) | $587919 | $541716 | $576005 |
| Non-interest income (GAAP) | 72814 | 66888 | 44409 |
| Total revenue (GAAP) | 660733 | 608604 | 620414 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exclude: Net (gain) loss on sale of securities | (374) | 5190 | 19242 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value | 1384 | 982 | 4218 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gains incurred on building and lease exits | (285) |  |  |
| Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP) | $661458 | $614776 | $643874 |
| **ADJUSTED EARNINGS:** |  |  |  |
| Net income (GAAP) | $195382 | $168898 | $183624 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exclude: Net (gain) loss on sale of securities | (374) | 5190 | 19242 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value | 1384 | 982 | 4218 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Banner Forward expenses |  |  | 1334 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Building and lease exit costs | 2025 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related tax benefit | (728) | (1481) | (5951) |
| Total adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) | $197689 | $173589 | $202467 |
| Diluted earnings per share (GAAP) | $5.64 | $4.88 | $5.33 |
| Diluted adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) | $5.70 | $5.01 | $5.88 |
| **AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY:** |  |  |  |
| Average common shareholder's equity | $1859831 | $1703765 | $1537403 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exclude: Average goodwill and other intangible assets, net | 375318 | 377408 | 380567 |
| Average tangible common equity | $1484513 | $1326357 | $1156836 |

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| | For the Years Ended December 31 | For the Years Ended December 31 | For the Years Ended December 31 |
| **ADJUSTED EFFICIENCY RATIO:** | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Non-interest expense (GAAP) | $408774 | $391538 | $382538 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exclude: Banner Forward expenses |  |  | (1334) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CDI amortization | (1567) | (2626) | (3756) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State/municipal tax expense | (6276) | (5648) | (5260) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;REO operations | (491) | (293) | 538 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Building and lease exit costs | (2310) |  |  |
| Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP) | $398130 | $382971 | $372726 |
| Net interest income (GAAP) | $587919 | $541716 | $576005 |
| Non-interest income (GAAP) | 72814 | 66888 | 44409 |
| Total revenue (GAAP) | 660733 | 608604 | 620414 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exclude: Net (gain) loss on sale of securities | (374) | 5190 | 19242 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value | 1384 | 982 | 4218 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gains incurred on building and lease exits | (285) |  |  |
| Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP) | $661458 | $614776 | $643874 |
| Efficiency ratio (GAAP) | 61.87% | 64.33% | 61.66% |
| Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) | 60.19% | 62.29% | 57.89% |

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The ratio of tangible common shareholders' equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP financial measure. We calculate tangible common equity by excluding goodwill and other intangible assets from shareholders' equity. We calculate tangible assets by excluding the balance of goodwill and other intangible assets from total assets. Bank regulatory capital measures also exclude goodwill and certain intangible assets; however, tangible common equity and tangible assets as presented here are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered substitutes for regulatory capital ratios. The following table sets forth the reconciliation of tangible equity and tangible assets (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data).

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| | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Shareholders' equity (GAAP) | $1946297 | $1774326 | $1652691 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net | 374612 | 376179 | 378805 |
| Common shareholders' tangible equity (non-GAAP) | $1571685 | $1398147 | $1273886 |
| Total assets (GAAP) | $16354488 | $16200037 | $15670391 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net | 374612 | 376179 | 378805 |
| Total tangible assets (non-GAAP) | $15979876 | $15823858 | $15291586 |
| Common shareholders' equity to total assets (GAAP) | 11.90% | 10.95% | 10.55% |
| Common shareholders' tangible equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP) | 9.84% | 8.84% | 8.33% |
| Common shares outstanding | 34097856 | 34459832 | 34348369 |
| Common shareholders' equity (book value) per share (GAAP) | $57.08 | $51.49 | $48.12 |
| Common shareholders' tangible equity (tangible book value) per share (non-GAAP) | $46.09 | $40.57 | $37.09 |

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**Critical Accounting Estimates**

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires Management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, actual results could differ from the estimates, assumptions, and judgments reflected in the financial statements. Management believes the following estimates require difficult, subjective or complex judgments and, therefore, Management considers the following to be critical accounting estimates.

*Allowance for Credit Losses:* The allowance for credit losses reflects Management's evaluation of our loans and unfunded loan commitments along with their estimated loss potential, as well as the risk inherent in various components of the portfolio. Significant judgments and assumptions are applied in estimating the allowance for credit losses. These judgments, assumptions and estimates are susceptible to significant changes based on the current environment. Among the material estimates required to establish the allowance for credit losses are a reasonable and supportable forecast; a reasonable and supportable forecast period and the reversion period; value of collateral; strength of guarantors; the amount and timing of future cash flows for loans individually evaluated; and determination of the qualitative loss factors.

Management estimates the allowance for credit losses using relevant information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level sufficient to provide for expected credit losses over the life of the asset based on evaluating historical credit loss experience and making adjustments to historical loss information for differences in the specific risk characteristics in the current portfolio. These factors include, among others, changes in the size and composition of the portfolio, differences in underwriting standards, delinquency rates, actual loss experience and current economic conditions.

Management considers various economic scenarios and forecasts to arrive at the estimate that most reflects Management's expectations of future conditions. As of December 31, 2025, Management used a baseline forecast to estimate the allowance for credit losses. The selection of a more optimistic or pessimistic economic forecast would result in a lower or higher allowance for credit losses. While there are multiple economic forecast scenarios available, the use of a protracted slump economic forecast would have increased the allowance for credit losses - loans by approximately 10% as of December 31, 2025, where the use of a stronger near-term growth economic forecast would have resulted in a negligible decrease in the allowance for credit losses - loans as of December 31, 2025.

Management uses a scale to assign qualitative and environmental (QE) factor adjustments based on the level of estimated impact which requires a significant amount of judgment. Some QE factors impact all loan segments equally while others may impact some loan segments more or less than others. If Management's judgment was different for a QE factor that impacts all loan segments equally, a five basis-point change in this QE factor would increase or decrease the allowance for credit losses by approximately 4% as of December 31, 2025.

*Fair Value Accounting and Measurement:* We use fair value measurements to record certain financial assets and liabilities at their estimated fair value. A hierarchical disclosure framework associated with the level of pricing observability is utilized in measuring financial instruments at fair value. The degree of judgment utilized in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates to the level of pricing observability. Financial instruments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of pricing observability and a lesser degree of judgment utilized in measuring fair value. Conversely, financial instruments rarely traded or not quoted will generally have little or no pricing observability and a higher degree of judgment utilized in measuring fair value. Determining the fair value of financial instruments with unobservable inputs requires a significant amount of judgment. This includes the discount rate used to fair value our trust preferred securities and junior subordinated debentures. A 25 basis-point increase or decrease in the discount rate used to calculate the fair value of our trust preferred securities would result in a $628,000 decrease or increase in the reported fair value as of December 31, 2025, with an offsetting adjustment to our accumulated other comprehensive income. A 25 basis-point increase or decrease in the discount rate used to calculate the fair value of our junior subordinated debentures would result in a $1.6 million decrease or increase in the reported fair value as of December 31, 2025, with an offsetting adjustment to our accumulated other comprehensive income.

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C**omparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2025 and 2024**

**General.** Total assets increased to $16.35 billion at December 31, 2025, compared to $16.20 billion at December 31, 2024, primarily due to loan growth, partially offset by decreases in cash and securities.

Total loans receivable (gross loans less deferred fees and discounts and excluding loans held for sale) increased $367.0 million, or 3%, to $11.72 billion at December 31, 2025, from $11.35 billion at December 31, 2024. The increase in total loans receivable primarily reflects growth in commercial real estate, construction, land and land development, and consumer loan balances.

The aggregate of securities and interest-bearing cash deposits decreased $187.2 million, or 5%, to $3.22 billion at December 31, 2025, compared to $3.40 billion a year earlier, primarily due to decreases in available-for-sale securities. Securities decreased to $2.98 billion at December 31, 2025, from $3.11 billion at December 31, 2024, due to normal security portfolio cash flows. Fair value adjustments for securities designated as available-for-sale reflected an increase of $99.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was included, net of the associated tax expense, as a component of other comprehensive income. The average effective duration of our securities portfolio was approximately 6.2 years at December 31, 2025, compared to 6.6 years at December 31, 2024.

Deposits increased $228.7 million, or 2%, to $13.74 billion at December 31, 2025, from $13.51 billion at December 31, 2024, with core deposits (which consist of non-interest-bearing checking accounts and interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts) increasing $196.1 million and certificates of deposit increasing $32.6 million. The increase in core deposits reflects increases in interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts, partially offset by a decrease in non-interest bearing deposits. Core deposits were 89% of total deposits at both December 31, 2025 and 2024. Non-interest-bearing deposits decreased by $101.7 million, or 2%, to $4.49 billion from $4.59 billion at December 31, 2024, while interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts increased by $297.8 million, or 4%, to $7.72 billion at December 31, 2025, from $7.42 billion at December 31, 2024. Certificates of deposit increased $32.6 million, or 2%, to $1.53 billion at December 31, 2025, from $1.50 billion at December 31, 2024, primarily due to clients moving funds to higher yielding certificates of deposit. Brokered deposits totaled $50.0 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $50.3 million at December 31, 2024.

We had $150.0 million and $290.0 million of FHLB advances at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Other borrowings, consisting of retail repurchase agreements primarily related to client cash management accounts, decreased $17.5 million to $107.7 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $125.3 million at December 31, 2024. Junior subordinated debentures increased to $79.2 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $67.5 million at December 31, 2024, primarily as a result of fair value adjustments. The outstanding balance of the Company's subordinated notes was fully repaid during the second quarter of 2025. Subordinated notes, net of issuance costs, totaled $80.3 million at December 31, 2024.

Total shareholders' equity increased $172.0 million, to $1.95 billion at December 31, 2025, compared to $1.77 billion at December 31, 2024. The increase in shareholders' equity primarily reflects $195.4 million of net income and a $69.3 million increase in AOCI, related primarily to unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities. This increase was partially offset by $67.7 million of cash dividends paid or accrued to common shareholders. In addition, there were 499,975 shares of common stock repurchased during the year ended December 31, 2025, at an average price of $63.14 per share. Common shareholder's equity to total assets was 11.90% and 10.95% at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Tangible common shareholders' equity (a non-GAAP financial measure), which excludes goodwill and other intangible assets was $1.57 billion, or 9.84% of tangible assets at December 31, 2025, compared to $1.40 billion, or 8.84% at December 31, 2024. The increase in tangible common shareholders' equity as a percentage of tangible assets was primarily due to the previously mentioned increase in AOCI and an increase in retained earnings. The Company's book value per share was $57.08 at December 31, 2025, compared to $51.49 per share a year ago, and its tangible book value per share (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $46.09 at December 31, 2025, compared to $40.57 per share a year ago. See, "Executive Overview - Non-GAAP Financial Measures" above for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

**Investments.** At December 31, 2025, our securities portfolio totaled $2.98 billion, consisting principally of mortgage-backed and mortgage-related securities. Our investment levels may be increased or decreased depending upon Management's projections as to the demand for funds to be used in our loan origination, deposit and other activities, and upon yields available on investment alternatives. During the year ended December 31, 2025, our aggregate investment in securities decreased $128.6 million, primarily due to normal security portfolio cash flows. Mortgage-backed securities decreased $113.1 million and U.S. Government and agency obligations decreased $1.8 million, while municipal bonds increased $11.7 million, corporate debt obligations decreased $7.5 million and asset-backed securities decreased $18.2 million.

*U.S. Government and Agency Obligations:* Our portfolio of U.S. Government and agency obligations had a carrying value of $6.4 million (with an amortized cost of $6.7 million) at December 31, 2025, a weighted average contractual maturity of 13.7 years and a weighted average coupon rate of 3.83%. Many of these U.S. Government and agency obligations include call features which allow the issuing agency to call the securities at various dates prior to the final maturity.

*Mortgage-Backed Obligations:* At December 31, 2025, our mortgage-backed and mortgage-related securities had a carrying value of $2.12 billion ($2.36 billion at amortized cost, with a net unrealized loss adjustment of $230.9 million). The weighted average coupon rate of these securities was 2.60% and the weighted average contractual maturity was approximately 27 years, although we receive principal payments on these securities each month resulting in a much shorter expected average life. As of December 31, 2025, 97% of the mortgage-backed and mortgage-related securities pay interest at a fixed rate.

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*Municipal Bonds:* The carrying value of our tax-exempt bonds at December 31, 2025, was $506.2 million ($522.9 million at amortized cost), comprised of general obligation bonds (i.e., backed by the general credit of the issuer) and, to a lesser extent, revenue bonds (i.e., backed by revenues from the specific project being financed) issued by cities and counties and various housing authorities, and hospital, school, water and sanitation districts. We also had taxable bonds in our municipal bond portfolio, which at December 31, 2025, had a carrying value of $67.7 million ($77.1 million at amortized cost). Many of our qualifying municipal bonds are not rated by a nationally recognized credit rating agency due to the smaller size of the total issuance and a portion of these bonds have been acquired through direct private placement by the issuers. We have not experienced any defaults or payment deferrals on our current portfolio of municipal bonds. Our combined municipal bond portfolio is geographically diverse, with the majority within the states of Washington, Oregon, Texas and California. At December 31, 2025, our municipal bond portfolio, including taxable and tax-exempt, had a weighted average maturity of approximately 22 years and a weighted average coupon rate of 3.15%.

*Corporate Bonds:* Our corporate bond portfolio had a carrying value of $120.2 million ($118.5 million at amortized cost) at December 31, 2025. At December 31, 2025, the portfolio had a weighted average maturity of 13 years and a weighted average coupon rate of 5.14%.

*Asset-Backed Securities:* At December 31, 2025, our asset-backed securities portfolio had a carrying value of $152.5 million (with an amortized cost of $152.4 million), and was comprised of collateralized loan obligations. The weighted average coupon rate of these securities was 5.81% and the weighted average contractual maturity was 16 years. At December 31, 2025, 100% of these securities had adjustable interest rates tied to three-month SOFR.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding carrying values and percentage of total carrying values of our portfolio of available-for-sale securities, carried at estimated fair market value, and held-to-maturity securities, carried at amortized cost, net of the allowance for credit losses - securities, as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 1: Securities</u>**

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| **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Carrying Value | Percent of Total | Carrying Value | Percent of Total | Carrying Value | Percent of Total |

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| **Available-for-Sale** | | | | | | |
| U.S. Government and agency obligations | $6143 | —% | $7933 | —% | $34189 | 1% |
| Municipal bonds | 143457 | 7 | 123982 | 6 | 132905 | 6 |
| Corporate bonds | 117789 | 6 | 124990 | 6 | 119123 | 5 |
| Mortgage-backed or related securities | 1596332 | 79 | 1676848 | 80 | 1866714 | 79 |
| Asset-backed securities | 152540 | 8 | 170758 | 8 | 220852 | 9 |
| Total available-for-sale securities | $2016261 | 100% | $2104511 | 100% | $2373783 | 100% |

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| **Held-to-Maturity** | | | | | | |
| U.S. Government and agency obligations | $262 | —% | $302 | —% | $307 | —% |
| Municipal bonds | 430426 | 45 | 438053 | 44 | 465875 | 44 |
| Corporate bonds | 2398 |  | 2504 |  | 2606 |  |
| Mortgage-backed or related securities | 528110 | 55 | 560705 | 56 | 590267 | 56 |
| Total held-to-maturity securities | $961196 | 100% | $1001564 | 100% | $1059055 | 100% |
| Estimated market value | $814668 |  | $825528 |  | $907514 |  |

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The following table shows the maturity or period to repricing of our available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities as of December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 2: Securities Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity—Maturity/Repricing and Rates</u>**

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
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| | Carrying Value | Weighted Average Yield | Carrying Value | Weighted Average Yield | Carrying Value | Weighted Average Yield | Carrying Value | Weighted Average Yield | Carrying Value | Weighted Average Yield |
| U.S. Government and agency obligations | $— | —% | $1073 | 4.69% | $2252 | 2.36% | $3080 | 2.76% | $6405 | 2.94% |
| Municipal bonds: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable | 4075 | 3.66% | 2968 | 4.16% | 2886 | 2.12% | 57774 | 2.81% | 67703 | 2.89% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax exempt <sup>(1)</sup> | 3262 | 2.06% | 3339 | 3.50% | 42838 | 3.66% | 456741 | 3.63% | 506180 | 3.62% |
|  | 7337 | 2.95% | 6307 | 3.81% | 45724 | 3.56% | 514515 | 3.54% | 573883 | 3.53% |
| Corporate bonds | 8795 | 5.07% | 9048 | 4.62% | 61805 | 4.78% | 40539 | 8.38% | 120187 | 6.00% |
| Mortgage-backed or related securities | 8088 | 4.72% | 164577 | 2.40% | 119206 | 3.01% | 1832571 | 2.64% | 2124442 | 2.65% |
| Asset-backed securities |  | —% |  | —% | 68942 | 6.12% | 83598 | 5.89% | 152540 | 5.99% |
| Total available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities - carrying value | $24220 | 4.31% | $181005 | 2.57% | $297929 | 4.18% | $2474303 | 3.03% | $2977457 | 3.13% |
| Total available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities - estimated market value | $24208 |  | $180867 |  | $296684 |  | $2329170 |  | $2830929 |  |

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**Loans and Lending.** Loans are our most significant and generally highest yielding earning assets. We attempt to maintain a portfolio of loans to total deposits ratio at a level designed to enhance our revenues, while adhering to sound underwriting practices and appropriate diversification guidelines in order to maintain a moderate risk profile. Our loan-to-deposit ratio at December 31, 2025, was 86%. We offer a wide range of loan products to meet the demands of our clients. Our lending activities are primarily directed toward the origination of commercial real estate and business loans. While we originate a variety of loans, our ability to originate each type of loan depends upon the relative client demand and competition in each market we serve. We continue to implement strategies designed to capture more market share and achieve increases in targeted loans. New loan originations and portfolio balances will continue to be significantly affected by economic activity and changes in interest rates.

The following table shows loan origination activity (excluding loans held for sale) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

**<u>Table 3: Loan Originations</u>**

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| | **Dec 31, 2025** | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| Commercial real estate | $508188 | $408546 | $309022 |
| Multifamily real estate | 29420 | 6593 | 57046 |
| Construction, land and land development | 1430337 | 1759799 | 1541383 |
| Commercial business | 694614 | 752269 | 585047 |
| Agricultural business | 63675 | 79715 | 84072 |
| One- to four-family residential | 24666 | 106085 | 167951 |
| Consumer | 413401 | 356543 | 300913 |
| Total loan originations (excluding loans held for sale) | $3164301 | $3469550 | $3045434 |

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*One- to Four-Family Residential Lending:* At December 31, 2025, $1.57 billion, or 13% of our loan portfolio, consisted of permanent loans on one- to four-family residences. We are active originators of one- to four-family residential loans in the communities we serve. The balance of loans for one- to four-family residences decreased by $18.1 million in 2025, compared to the prior year. This decrease reflects that payoffs of existing permanent loans exceeded the combination of new originations and conversions of one- to four-family construction loans to permanent loans.

*Construction, Land and Land Development Lending:* Our construction loan originations have been relatively strong in recent years, as builders have expanded production and experienced strong home sales in many markets where we operate. At December 31, 2025, construction, land and land development loans totaled $1.71 billion, or 15% of total loans. The largest shifts in this portfolio occurred in one- to four-family construction, land and land development loans. One- to four-family construction loans increased $93.2 million, or 18%, to $607.4 million at December 31, 2025, primarily due to new loan production and advances exceeding payoffs and the conversion of one- to four-family construction loans to permanent one- to four-family residential loans upon completion of construction. One- to four-family construction loans represented approximately 5% of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2025, and included speculative construction loans, as well as "all-in-one" construction loans made to owner occupants that convert to permanent loans upon completion of the homes that, depending on market conditions, may be subsequently sold into the secondary market. Commercial construction loans increased $33.7 million, or 28%, to $156.0 million at December 31, 2025, primarily due to new loan production and advances exceeding the conversion of commercial construction loans to the commercial real estate portfolio upon the completion of the construction phase. Commercial construction loans represented approximately 1% of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2025, comprised primarily of retail and industrial property construction projects. Land and land development loans increased $64.0 million, or 17%, to $433.7 million at December 31, 2025. Land and land development loans represented approximately 4% of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2025, and were comprised of residential properties for personal use and development. Multifamily construction loans represented approximately 5% of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2025, and were comprised of affordable housing projects and, to a lesser extent, market rate multifamily projects across our footprint.

*Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate Lending:* We originate loans secured by commercial and multifamily real estate. These loans include both fixed- and adjustable-rate loans with intermediate terms of generally five to 10 years. At December 31, 2025, our loan portfolio included $4.05 billion of commercial real estate loans, or 35% of the total loan portfolio, and $850.8 million of multifamily real estate loans, or 7% of the total loan portfolio. The increase in commercial real estate loans primarily reflected a combination of new loan production and the conversion of commercial construction loans to the commercial real estate portfolio upon completion of the construction phase. Our commercial real estate portfolio consists of loans on a variety of property types with no significant concentrations by property type, borrowers or locations. Approximately 13% of our commercial real estate portfolio was secured by retail property at December 31, 2025. Within this portfolio, we have limited exposure to the office sector, with only 5% of total loans secured by office properties, nearly 45% of which are owner-occupied. The decrease in multifamily real estate loans was primarily due to payoffs and paydowns exceeding new production, partially offset by the conversion of multifamily construction loans to the multifamily real estate portfolio upon completion of the construction phase.

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*Commercial Business Lending:* Our commercial business lending is directed toward meeting the credit and related deposit needs of various small-to-medium-sized business and agribusiness borrowers operating in our primary market areas. In addition to providing earning assets, this type of lending has helped increase our deposit base. At December 31, 2025, commercial business loans, including small business scored, totaled $2.41 billion, or 21% of total loans. Our commercial business lending, to a lesser extent, includes participation in certain syndicated loans, including shared national credits, which totaled $195.6 million, or 2% of our loan portfolio, at December 31, 2025.

*Agricultural Lending:* Agriculture is a major industry in our footprint. While agricultural loans are not a large part of our portfolio, we routinely make agricultural loans to borrowers with a strong capital base, sufficient management depth, proven ability to operate through agricultural cycles, reliable cash flows and adequate financial reporting. Payments on agricultural loans depend, to a large degree, on the results of operations of the related farm entity. The repayment is also subject to other economic and weather conditions as well as market prices for agricultural products, which can be highly volatile at times. At December 31, 2025, agricultural loans totaled $353.2 million, or 3% of the loan portfolio.

*Consumer and Other Lending:* Consumer lending has traditionally been a modest part of our business with loans made primarily to accommodate our existing client base. At December 31, 2025, our consumer loans increased $47.1 million to $768.5 million, or 6% of our loan portfolio, compared to December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2025, 88% of our consumer loans were secured by one- to four-family residences through home equity lines of credit.

*Loan Servicing Portfolio:* At December 31, 2025, we were servicing $3.14 billion of loans for others and held $14.3 million in escrow for our portfolio of loans serviced for others. The loan servicing portfolio at December 31, 2025, was comprised of $1.39 billion of Freddie Mac residential mortgage loans, $958.9 million of Fannie Mae residential mortgage loans, $403.5 million of Oregon Housing residential mortgage loans, $78.6 million of SBA loans, and $309.2 million of other loans serviced for a variety of investors. The portfolio included loans secured by property located primarily in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we recognized $8.1 million and $8.2 million of loan servicing income in our results of operations, respectively.

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The following table sets forth the composition of the Company's loan portfolio, net of discounts and deferred fees and costs, by type of loan as of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 4: Loan Portfolio Analysis</u>**

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2023 |
| | Amount | Percent of Total | Amount | Percent of Total | Amount | Percent of Total |
| Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $1138298 | 10% | $1027426 | 9% | $915897 | 8% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment properties | 1701413 | 15 | 1623672 | 14 | 1541344 | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small balance CRE | 1212357 | 10 | 1213792 | 11 | 1178500 | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial real estate | 4052068 | 35 | 3864890 | 34 | 3635741 | 33 |
| Multifamily real estate | 850789 | 7 | 894425 | 8 | 811232 | 8 |
| Construction, land and land development: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 156021 | 1 | 122362 | 1 | 170011 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multifamily construction | 514330 | 5 | 513706 | 5 | 503993 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family construction | 607447 | 5 | 514220 | 5 | 526432 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and land development | 433678 | 4 | 369663 | 3 | 336639 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total construction, land and land development | 1711476 | 15 | 1519951 | 14 | 1537075 | 15 |
| Commercial business: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business | 1225108 | 11 | 1318333 | 11 | 1255734 | 12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business scored | 1187360 | 10 | 1104117 | 10 | 1022154 | 9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial business | 2412468 | 21 | 2422450 | 21 | 2277888 | 21 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 353152 | 3 | 340280 | 3 | 331089 | 3 |
| One- to four-family residential | 1573191 | 13 | 1591260 | 14 | 1518046 | 14 |
| Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit | 679489 | 5 | 625680 | 5 | 588703 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—other | 89054 | 1 | 95720 | 1 | 110681 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer | 768543 | 6 | 721400 | 6 | 699384 | 6 |
| Total loans | 11721687 | 100% | 11354656 | 100% | 10810455 | 100% |
| Less allowance for credit losses – loans | (160276) |  | (155521) |  | (149643) |  |
| Net loans | $11561411 |  | $11199135 |  | $10660812 |  |

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The following table sets forth the Company's loans by geographic concentration at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 5: Loans by Geographic Concentration</u>**

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2023 |
| | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| Washington | $5371200 | 46% | $5245886 | 46% | $5095602 | 47% |
| California | 3105405 | 26 | 2861435 | 25 | 2670923 | 25 |
| Oregon | 2159404 | 18 | 2113229 | 19 | 1974001 | 18 |
| Idaho | 667343 | 6 | 665158 | 6 | 610064 | 5 |
| Utah | 82594 | 1 | 82459 | 1 | 68931 | 1 |
| Other | 335741 | 3 | 386489 | 3 | 390934 | 4 |
| Total | $11721687 | 100% | $11354656 | 100% | $10810455 | 100% |

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The geographic concentration of our commercial real estate portfolio, as of December 31, 2025, was 48% in Washington and 26% in California.

The following table sets forth at December 31, 2025, the dollar amount of loans maturing in our portfolio based on their contractual terms to maturity, but does not include scheduled payments or potential prepayments. Demand loans, loans having no stated schedule of repayments and no stated maturity, and overdrafts are reported as due in one year or less. Loan balances are net of unamortized premiums and discounts and exclude loans held for sale (in thousands):

**<u>Table 6: Loans by Maturity</u>**

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| | Maturing in One Year or Less | Maturing After One to Five Years | Maturing After Five to Fifteen Years | Maturing After Fifteen Years | Total |
| Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $81522 | $273616 | $759678 | $23482 | $1138298 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment properties | 99138 | 602132 | 901610 | 98533 | 1701413 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small balance CRE | 81583 | 433764 | 622321 | 74689 | 1212357 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial real estate | 262243 | 1309512 | 2283609 | 196704 | 4052068 |
| Multifamily real estate | 111262 | 157184 | 302059 | 280284 | 850789 |
| Construction, land and land development: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 77757 | 46845 | 29423 | 1996 | 156021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multifamily construction | 445644 | 57183 |  | 11503 | 514330 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family construction | 486258 | 120451 |  | 738 | 607447 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and land development | 154297 | 118344 | 158347 | 2690 | 433678 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total construction, land and land development | 1163956 | 342823 | 187770 | 16927 | 1711476 |
| Commercial business: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business | 349297 | 343377 | 433468 | 98966 | 1225108 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business scored | 74847 | 197159 | 364972 | 550382 | 1187360 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial business | 424144 | 540536 | 798440 | 649348 | 2412468 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 128662 | 102063 | 121340 | 1087 | 353152 |
| One- to four-family residential | 6356 | 23952 | 71451 | 1471432 | 1573191 |
| Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit | 4289 | 4283 | 3675 | 667242 | 679489 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—other | 29107 | 9920 | 26723 | 23304 | 89054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer | 33396 | 14203 | 30398 | 690546 | 768543 |
| Total loans | $2130019 | $2490273 | $3795067 | $3306328 | $11721687 |

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Contractual maturities of loans do not necessarily reflect the actual life of such assets. The average life of loans typically is substantially less than their contractual maturities because of principal repayments and prepayments. In addition, due-on-sale clauses on certain mortgage loans generally give us the right to declare loans immediately due and payable in the event that the borrower sells the real property subject to the mortgage and the loan is not repaid. The average life of mortgage loans tends to increase, however, when current mortgage loan market rates are substantially higher than rates on existing mortgage loans and, conversely, decreases when rates on existing mortgage loans are substantially higher than current mortgage loan market rates.

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The following table sets forth the dollar amount of all loans maturing after December 31, 2026, which have fixed interest rates and floating or adjustable interest rates (in thousands):

**<u>Table 7: Loans Maturing after One Year</u>**

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| | Fixed Rates | Floating or Adjustable Rates | Total |
| Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $223699 | $833077 | $1056776 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment properties | 425375 | 1176900 | 1602275 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small balance CRE | 262189 | 868585 | 1130774 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial real estate | 911263 | 2878562 | 3789825 |
| Multifamily real estate | 495761 | 243766 | 739527 |
| Construction, land and land development: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 36100 | 42164 | 78264 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multifamily construction | 14230 | 54456 | 68686 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family construction | 9810 | 111379 | 121189 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and land development | 97251 | 182130 | 279381 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total construction, land and land development | 157391 | 390129 | 547520 |
| Commercial business: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business | 546918 | 328893 | 875811 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business scored | 147294 | 965219 | 1112513 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial business | 694212 | 1294112 | 1988324 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 69167 | 155323 | 224490 |
| One- to four-family residential | 1069849 | 496986 | 1566835 |
| Consumer: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit | 291 | 674909 | 675200 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—other | 57642 | 2305 | 59947 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer | 57933 | 677214 | 735147 |
| Total loans maturing after one year | $3455576 | $6136092 | $9591668 |

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**Deposits.** We compete with other financial institutions and financial intermediaries in attracting deposits and we generally attract deposits within our primary market areas. Much of the focus of our expansion and current marketing efforts have been directed toward attracting additional deposit client relationships and balances.

One of our key strategies is to strengthen our franchise by emphasizing core deposit activity in non-interest-bearing and other transaction and savings accounts with less reliance on higher cost certificates of deposit. This strategy is intended to help control our cost of funds and increase the opportunity for deposit fee revenues, while stabilizing our funding base. Total deposits increased $228.7 million, or 2%, to $13.74 billion at December 31, 2025, from $13.51 billion at December 31, 2024. The increase in deposits during the year ended December 31, 2025, was due to an increase in core deposits, primarily interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts. Core deposits were 89% of total deposits at both December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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The following table sets forth the balances of deposits in the various types of accounts offered by the Bank at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 8: Deposits</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 |
| | Amount | Percent of Total | Increase (Decrease) | Amount | Percent of Total | Increase (Decrease) | Amount | Percent of Total |
| Non-interest-bearing checking | $4489839 | 33% | $(101704) | $4591543 | 34% | $(200826) | $4792369 | 37% |
| Interest-bearing checking | 2609080 | 19 | 215216 | 2393864 | 18 | 295338 | 2098526 | 16 |
| Regular savings | 3723922 | 27 | 245499 | 3478423 | 26 | 497893 | 2980530 | 23 |
| Money market | 1388001 | 10 | (162895) | 1550896 | 11 | (129709) | 1680605 | 13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts | 7721003 | 56 | 297820 | 7423183 | 55 | 663522 | 6759661 | 52 |
| Certificates maturing: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Within one year | 1481008 | 11 | 32559 | 1448449 | 11 | 48576 | 1399873 | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After one year, but within two years | 35528 |  | 4475 | 31053 |  | (18526) | 49579 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After two years, but within five years | 15329 |  | (4242) | 19571 |  | (7749) | 27320 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After five years | 439 |  | (160) | 599 |  | (96) | 695 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total certificate accounts | 1532304 | 11 | 32632 | 1499672 | 11 | 22205 | 1477467 | 11 |
| Total deposits | $13743146 | 100% | $228748 | $13514398 | 100% | $484901 | $13029497 | 100% |

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| Included in Total Deposits: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Public transaction accounts | $373529 | 3% | $(40884) | $414413 | 3% | $57798 | $356615 | 3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Public interest-bearing certificates | 34431 |  | 9008 | 25423 |  | (26625) | 52048 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total public deposits | $407960 | 3% | $(31876) | $439836 | 3% | $31173 | $408663 | 3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits in excess of the FDIC insurance limit | $4402384 | 32% | $22896 | $4379488 | 32% | $296273 | $4083215 | 31% |

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The following table indicates the certificates of deposit in excess of the FDIC insurance limit by time remaining until maturity as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

**<u>Table 9: Maturity Period—Certificates of Deposit in Excess of the FDIC Insurance Limit</u>**

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| | Certificates of Deposit in Excess of FDIC Insurance Limit |
| Maturing in three months or less | $188902 |
| Maturing after three months through six months | 204396 |
| Maturing after six months through 12 months | 102986 |
| Maturing after 12 months | 17068 |
| Certificates of deposits in excess of FDIC insurance limit | $513352 |

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The following table provides additional detail on geographic concentrations of our deposits at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

**<u>Table 10: Geographic Concentration of Deposits</u>**

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2023 |
| | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| Washington | $7500215 | 55% | $7441413 | 55% | $7247392 | 56% |
| Oregon | 3035104 | 22 | 2981327 | 22 | 2852677 | 22 |
| California | 2483948 | 18 | 2392573 | 18 | 2269557 | 17 |
| Idaho | 723879 | 5 | 699085 | 5 | 659871 | 5 |
| Total deposits | $13743146 | 100% | $13514398 | 100% | $13029497 | 100% |

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**Borrowings.** We had $150.0 million in FHLB advances at December 31, 2025. At that date, based on pledged collateral, the Bank had $3.65 billion of available credit capacity with the FHLB. At December 31, 2025, based upon our available unencumbered collateral, the Bank was eligible to borrow $1.55 billion from the Federal Reserve Bank; however, at that date we had no funds borrowed under this arrangement.

Other borrowings, consisting of retail repurchase agreements, which are primarily associated with client sweep account arrangements, decreased $17.5 million to $107.7 million at December 31, 2025, from $125.3 million at December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2025, retail repurchase agreements had a weighted average rate of 2.48% and were secured by pledges of certain mortgage-backed securities and agency securities. We had no borrowings under wholesale repurchase agreements at December 31, 2025.

At December 31, 2025, we had an aggregate of $86.5 million of junior subordinated debentures. This includes $75.0 million issued by us and $11.5 million acquired in our bank acquisitions. The junior subordinated debentures are carried at their estimated fair value of $79.2 million at December 31, 2025. At December 31, 2025, the junior subordinated debentures had a weighted average rate of 5.67%. The outstanding balance of the Company's subordinated notes was fully repaid during the second quarter of 2025. Subordinated notes, net of issuance costs, were $80.3 million at December 31, 2024.

**Asset Quality.** Maintaining a moderate risk profile by employing appropriate underwriting standards, avoiding excessive asset concentrations and aggressively managing troubled assets has been and will continue to be a primary focus for us.

Non-performing assets increased to $51.2 million, or 0.31% of total assets, at December 31, 2025, from $39.6 million, or 0.24% of total assets, at December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2025, our allowance for credit losses - loans was $160.3 million, or 351% of non-performing loans, compared to $155.5 million, or 421% of non-performing loans, at December 31, 2024.

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The following table sets forth information with respect to our non-performing assets at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 11: Non-Performing Assets</u>**

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| | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Nonaccrual loans: |  |  |  |
| Secured by real estate: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial | $525 | $2186 | $2677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction and land | 5175 | 3963 | 3105 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family | 19855 | 10016 | 5702 |
| Commercial business | 6751 | 7067 | 9002 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 4609 | 8485 | 3167 |
| Consumer | 4610 | 4835 | 3204 |
|  | 41525 | 36552 | 26857 |
| Loans more than 90 days delinquent, still on accrual: |  |  |  |
| Secured by real estate: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction and land | 1268 |  | 1138 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family | 2698 | 369 | 1205 |
| Commercial business |  |  | 1 |
| Consumer | 148 | 35 | 401 |
|  | 4114 | 404 | 2745 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-performing loans | 45639 | 36956 | 29602 |
| REO assets held for sale, net | 5578 | 2367 | 526 |
| Other repossessed assets held for sale, net | 18 | 300 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-performing assets | $51235 | $39623 | $30128 |
| Total non-performing assets to total assets | 0.31% | 0.24% | 0.19% |
| Total nonaccrual loans to net loans before allowance for credit losses | 0.35% | 0.32% | 0.25% |
| Loans 30-89 days past due and on accrual | $26767 | $26824 | $19744 |

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The increase in total non-performing loans was primarily due to an increase in nonaccrual loans in the one- to four-family category and an increase in loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing in both the one- to four-family category and the construction and land category, primarily reflecting one- to four-family custom construction loans. The increases consisted of various borrowers with no meaningful concentrations and reflect loans transferred to nonaccrual, partially offset by payoffs of nonaccrual loans during 2025 and loans past due and still accruing at December 31, 2025, that were not previously reported as past due.

Interest income was reduced by $2.3 million, $2.0 million, and $1.6 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, due to nonaccrual loan activity, including reversals of $748,000, $826,000 and $569,000 of accrued interest upon placement of loans on nonaccrual. No interest income was recognized on nonaccrual loans during these years.

The following table presents the Company's portfolio of risk-rated loans and non-risk-rated loans by grade at the dates indicated (in thousands):

**<u>Table 12: Loans by Grade</u>**

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| | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Pass | $11446550 | $11118744 | $10671281 |
| Special Mention | 82060 | 43451 | 13732 |
| Substandard | 193077 | 192461 | 125442 |
| Total | $11721687 | $11354656 | $10810455 |

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The increase in special mention loans during the year ended December 31, 2025, was primarily due to loan risk rating downgrades, primarily in the commercial business loan segment. As of December 31, 2025, total substandard loans primarily consisted of loans within the commercial business, owner-occupied commercial real estate and agricultural loan segments.

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**Comparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024** 

**General.** For the year ended December 31, 2025, net income was $195.4 million, or $5.64 per diluted share, compared to net income of $168.9 million, or $4.88 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2024. Current year results included increases in net interest income and non-interest income, partially offset by increases in non-interest expense and the provision for credit losses.

Our operating results depend largely on net interest income, which increased $46.2 million to $587.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior year, primarily reflecting increased yields on loans due to adjustable rate loans repricing higher, as well as higher average loan balances and decreased funding costs. Revenues (net interest income and non-interest income) increased $52.1 million, or 9%, to $660.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to increased interest income on loans, decreased funding costs and a net gain on the sale of securities during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss on the sale of securities during the prior year.

We recorded a $13.0 million provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a $7.6 million provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2024. The provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflects risk rating downgrades, as well as growth in loan balances.

Total non-interest income for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased to $72.8 million compared to $66.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to the recognition of a net gain on the sale of securities during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss on the sale of securities during the prior year.

Total non-interest expense increased to $408.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $391.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, largely as a result of increases in salary and employee benefits, information and computer data services expense, payment and card processing services expense, and professional and legal expenses.

**Net Interest Income.** Net interest income increased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $541.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily reflecting increased yields on loans due to adjustable rate loans repricing higher, as well as higher average loan balances and lower funding costs. The higher average yield on interest-earning assets, compared to the same period in the prior year, reflects loans being a higher percentage of interest-earnings assets.

The net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis of 3.96% for the year ended December 31, 2025, was 21 basis points higher than the prior year. The increase in net interest margin reflects a 13 basis-point increase in yields on average interest-earning assets and an eight basis-point decrease in the cost of funding liabilities. The increase in average yields on interest-earning assets during the current year reflects the benefit of variable rate interest-earning assets repricing higher. The decrease in the overall cost of funding liabilities was primarily due to the decrease in the overall rate paid on deposits and the decrease in the average balance of borrowings.

**Interest Income.** Interest income for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $805.0 million, compared to $766.1 million for the prior year, an increase of $38.9 million. This increase was a result of yields on interest-earning assets increasing 13 basis points to 5.39%, as well as the average balance of interest-earning assets increasing $367.6 million to $15.17 billion. The increased yield on interest-earning assets primarily reflects increases in the average yields on loans, with the increase concentrated in real estate loans, partially offset by a slight decline in commercial and agricultural loan yields.

Interest income on loans increased $46.4 million from the prior year to $702.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily due to the average loan yields increasing 15 basis points to 6.12%, reflecting the impact of market interest rates being higher than average portfolio interest rates. Average loans receivable increased $508.2 million to $11.63 billion, primarily reflecting increases in the average balances of real estate secured loans.

Interest and dividend income on investment securities decreased $7.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, due to a decline in the average balance and average yield of the investment securities portfolio. The combined average balance of total investment securities decreased $140.6 million to $3.54 billion (excluding the effect of fair value adjustments). The average yield on the combined portfolio decreased to 3.02%, reflecting a 37 basis-point decrease in the yield on other securities.

**Interest Expense.** Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $217.0 million, compared to $224.4 million for the prior year, a decrease of $7.4 million, or 3%. The decrease occurred as a result of an eight basis-point decrease in the average cost of all funding liabilities to 1.55%, partially offset by the average balance of funding liabilities increasing $274.7 million to $14.04 billion. The decrease in the average cost of our funding liabilities was primarily due to lower average interest rates paid on deposits and borrowings, reflecting both the lower rates and the impact of changes in funding composition. The increase in the average balance of funding liabilities reflects increases in interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts, partially offset by decreases in money market accounts and total borrowings.

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Deposit interest expense increased $1.3 million to $200.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior year, as a result of the average balance of interest-bearing deposits increasing by $504.1 million, partially offset by the average cost of total deposits decreasing three basis points to 1.47%. The increase in the average balance of total interest-bearing deposits was primarily due to increases in the average balances of interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts, partially offset by a decrease in the average balances of money market accounts. The decrease in the average cost of deposits between the periods was primarily due to the average cost of interest-bearing deposits decreasing 12 basis points to 2.20% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 2.32% in the prior year. The decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits was primarily the result of a five basis-point decrease in the cost of savings accounts, a 12 basis-point decrease in the cost of money market accounts and a 38 basis-point decrease in the cost of certificates of deposit, partially offset by a seven basis-point increase in the cost of interest-bearing checking accounts.

The average rate paid on total borrowings decreased 68 basis points to 4.29% for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting a 103 basis-point decrease in the average cost of FHLB advances, 37 basis-point decrease in the average cost of other borrowings, and 61 basis-point decrease in the average cost of our subordinated debt. The decrease in the average balance of total borrowings was due to a $33.4 million decrease in the average balance of FHLB advances, a $41.8 million decrease in the average balance of other borrowings and a $48.5 million decrease in the average balance of our subordinated debt.

Table 13, Analysis of Net Interest Spread*,* presents, for the periods indicated, our condensed average balance sheet information, together with interest income and yields earned on average interest-earning assets and interest expense and rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities. Average balances are computed using daily average balances.

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The following table provides an analysis of our net interest spread for the last three years (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 13: Analysis of Net Interest Spread</u>**

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| | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Year Ended December 31, 2023 |
| | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost <sup>(3)</sup> | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost <sup>(3)</sup> | Average Balance | Interest and Dividends | Yield/ Cost <sup>(3)</sup> |
| Interest-earning assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Held for sale loans | $29133 | $1878 | 6.45% | $27627 | $1875 | 6.79% | $49106 | $2621 | 5.34% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Real estate secured loans | 9586917 | 577625 | 6.03% | 9094276 | 526842 | 5.79% | 8513487 | 460664 | 5.41% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial/agricultural loans | 1894615 | 123502 | 6.52% | 1871024 | 127028 | 6.79% | 1782141 | 113250 | 6.35% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer and other loans | 120351 | 8369 | 6.95% | 129929 | 8584 | 6.61% | 138196 | 8715 | 6.31% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans <sup>(1)</sup> | 11631016 | 711374 | 6.12% | 11122856 | 664329 | 5.97% | 10482930 | 585250 | 5.58% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities | 2465805 | 61683 | 2.50% | 2650010 | 66652 | 2.52% | 2927650 | 72927 | 2.49% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other securities | 879735 | 37454 | 4.26% | 951515 | 44083 | 4.63% | 1173637 | 52148 | 4.44% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing deposits with banks | 182332 | 6900 | 3.78% | 65650 | 2573 | 3.92% | 46815 | 2200 | 4.70% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FHLB stock | 15357 | 1134 | 7.38% | 16658 | 1302 | 7.82% | 17903 | 847 | 4.73% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investment securities | 3543229 | 107171 | 3.02% | 3683833 | 114610 | 3.11% | 4166005 | 128122 | 3.08% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-earning assets | 15174245 | 818545 | 5.39% | 14806689 | 778939 | 5.26% | 14648935 | 713372 | 4.87% |
| Non-interest-earning assets | 1026395 |  |  | 967122 |  |  | 917018 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $16200640 |  |  | $15773811 |  |  | $15565953 |  |  |
| Deposits: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing checking accounts | $2535133 | $39383 | 1.55% | $2233902 | $33113 | 1.48% | $1921326 | $13334 | 0.69% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Savings accounts | 3576179 | 76733 | 2.15% | 3231631 | 71225 | 2.20% | 2674936 | 27739 | 1.04% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market accounts | 1487141 | 30314 | 2.04% | 1632092 | 35206 | 2.16% | 1908983 | 24089 | 1.26% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certificates of deposit | 1517967 | 54368 | 3.58% | 1514726 | 59921 | 3.96% | 1209261 | 34964 | 2.89% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits | 9116420 | 200798 | 2.20% | 8612351 | 199465 | 2.32% | 7714506 | 100126 | 1.30% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-interest-bearing deposits | 4541445 |  | —% | 4647100 |  | —% | 5436953 |  | —% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | 13657865 | 200798 | 1.47% | 13259451 | 199465 | 1.50% | 13151459 | 100126 | 0.76% |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FHLB advances | 126562 | 5774 | 4.56% | 159954 | 8941 | 5.59% | 196819 | 10524 | 5.35% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other borrowings | 122787 | 2756 | 2.24% | 164613 | 4299 | 2.61% | 199291 | 3376 | 1.69% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt | 128877 | 7708 | 5.98% | 177361 | 11682 | 6.59% | 185883 | 11541 | 6.21% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total borrowings | 378226 | 16238 | 4.29% | 501928 | 24922 | 4.97% | 581993 | 25441 | 4.37% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total funding liabilities | 14036091 | 217036 | 1.55% | 13761379 | 224387 | 1.63% | 13733452 | 125567 | 0.91% |
| Other non-interest-bearing liabilities <sup>(2)</sup> | 304718 |  |  | 308667 |  |  | 295098 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 14340809 |  |  | 14070046 |  |  | 14028550 |  |  |
| Shareholders' equity | 1859831 |  |  | 1703765 |  |  | 1537403 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $16200640 |  |  | $15773811 |  |  | $15565953 |  |  |
| Net interest income/rate spread (tax equivalent) |  | $601509 | 3.84% |  | $554552 | 3.63% |  | $587805 | 3.96% |
| Net interest margin (tax equivalent) |  |  | 3.96% |  |  | 3.75% |  |  | 4.01% |
| <u>Reconciliation to reported net interest income:</u> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis |  | (13590) |  |  | (12836) |  |  | (11800) |  |
| Net interest income and margin, as reported |  | $587919 | 3.87% |  | $541716 | 3.66% |  | $576005 | 3.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average interest-earning assets/average interest-bearing liabilities |  |  | 159.82% |  |  | 162.46% |  |  | 176.57% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average interest-earning assets/average funding liabilities |  |  | 108.11% |  |  | 107.60% |  |  | 106.67% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Average balances include loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis and loans 90 days or more past due. Amortization of net deferred loan fees/costs is included with interest on loans.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>Average other non-interest-bearing liabilities include fair value adjustments related to junior subordinated debentures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(3)</sup>Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax-equivalent basis. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on loans was $9.4 million, $8.7 million and $7.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on tax exempt securities was $4.2 million, $4.1 million and $4.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income during the periods shown (in thousands). Information is provided with respect to (i) effects on interest income attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate) and (ii) effects on interest income attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). Effects on interest income attributable to changes in rate and volume (changes in rate multiplied by changes in volume) have been allocated between changes in rate and changes in volume (in thousands):

**<u>Table 14: Rate/Volume Analysis</u>**

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| | Year Ended **December 31, 2025**<br> Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024<br>Increase (Decrease) in Income/Expense Due to | Year Ended **December 31, 2025**<br> Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024<br>Increase (Decrease) in Income/Expense Due to | Year Ended **December 31, 2025**<br> Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024<br>Increase (Decrease) in Income/Expense Due to | Year Ended **December 31, 2024**<br> Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023<br>Increase (Decrease) in Income/Expense Due to | Year Ended **December 31, 2024**<br> Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023<br>Increase (Decrease) in Income/Expense Due to | Year Ended **December 31, 2024**<br> Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023<br>Increase (Decrease) in Income/Expense Due to |
| | Rate | Volume | Net | Rate | Volume | Net |
| Interest-earning assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Held for sale loans | $(97) | $100 | $3 | $592 | $(1338) | $(746) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Real estate secured loans | 21587 | 29196 | 50783 | 33661 | 32517 | 66178 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial/agricultural loans | (5112) | 1586 | (3526) | 7967 | 5811 | 13778 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer and other loans | 437 | (652) | (215) | 404 | (535) | (131) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans | 16815 | 30230 | 47045 | 42624 | 36455 | 79079 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities | (359) | (4610) | (4969) | 702 | (6977) | (6275) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other securities | (3433) | (3196) | (6629) | 2148 | (10213) | (8065) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing deposits with banks | (92) | 4419 | 4327 | (408) | 781 | 373 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FHLB stock | (70) | (98) | (168) | 518 | (63) | 455 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investment securities | (3954) | (3485) | (7439) | 2960 | (16472) | (13512) |
| Total net change in interest income on interest-earning assets | 12861 | 26745 | 39606 | 45584 | 19983 | 65567 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing checking accounts | 1647 | 4623 | 6270 | 17301 | 2478 | 19779 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Savings accounts | (1925) | 7433 | 5508 | 36699 | 6787 | 43486 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market accounts | (1871) | (3021) | (4892) | 15032 | (3915) | 11117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certificates of deposit | (5681) | 128 | (5553) | 14802 | 10155 | 24957 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits | (7830) | 9163 | 1333 | 83834 | 15505 | 99339 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FHLB advances | (1483) | (1684) | (3167) | 460 | (2043) | (1583) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other borrowings | (550) | (993) | (1543) | 1588 | (665) | 923 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt | (1000) | (2974) | (3974) | 684 | (543) | 141 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total borrowings | (3033) | (5651) | (8684) | 2732 | (3251) | (519) |
| Total net change in interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities | (10863) | 3512 | (7351) | 86566 | 12254 | 98820 |
| Net change in net interest income (tax equivalent) | $23724 | $23233 | $46957 | $(40982) | $7729 | $(33253) |

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**Provision and Allowance for Credit Losses**. We recorded an $11.6 million provision for credit losses - loans in the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to an $8.6 million provision for credit losses - loans in 2024.

The provision for credit losses - loans reflects the amount required to maintain the allowance for credit losses - loans at an appropriate level based upon Management's evaluation of the adequacy of collective and individual loss reserves. The provision for credit losses - loans for the current year reflects growth in the loan portfolio and risk rating downgrades. The prior year provision for credit losses - loans also primarily reflected loan growth and risk rating downgrades. Future assessments of the expected credit losses will not only be impacted by changes to the reasonable and supportable forecast, but will also include an updated assessment of qualitative factors, as well as consideration of any required changes in the reasonable and supportable forecast reversion period.

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The following table sets forth an analysis of our allowance for credit losses - loans for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 15: Changes in Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans</u>**

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| | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Balance, beginning of period | $155521 | $149643 | $141465 |
| Provision for credit losses – loans | 11637 | 8563 | 11097 |
| Recoveries of loans previously charged off: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 194 | 2767 | 557 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction and land | 729 |  | 29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family residential | 273 | 171 | 230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business | 1110 | 1963 | 1283 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 178 | 304 | 146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer | 448 | 476 | 543 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total recoveries | 2932 | 5681 | 2788 |
| Loans charged off: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate |  | (351) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction and land | (218) | (150) | (1089) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family residential | (13) |  | (42) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business | (5548) | (5955) | (2650) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | (2416) |  | (564) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer | (1619) | (1910) | (1362) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total charge-offs | (9814) | (8366) | (5707) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs | (6882) | (2685) | (2919) |
| Balance, end of period | $160276 | $155521 | $149643 |
| Total loans | $11721687 | $11354656 | $10810455 |
| Average outstanding loans | $11601883 | $11095229 | $10433824 |
| Total nonaccrual loans | $41525 | $36552 | $26857 |
| Allowance for credit losses - loans as a percent of total loans | 1.37% | 1.37% | 1.38% |
| Allowance for credit losses - loans as a percent of nonaccrual loans | 386% | 425% | 557% |

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The following table sets forth the breakdown of the allowance for credit losses – loans by loan category at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 16: Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans</u>**

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| | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
| | Amount | Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans | Percent of Allowance to Loans in Each Category | Amount | Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans | Percent of Allowance to Loans in Each Category | Amount | Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans | Percent of Allowance to Loans in Each Category |
| Allowance for credit losses - loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | $41599 | 35% | 1.03% | $40830 | 34% | 1.06% | $44384 | 34% | 1.22% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multifamily real estate | 9805 | 7 | 1.15 | 10308 | 8 | 1.15 | 9326 | 8 | 1.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction and land | 35508 | 15 | 2.07 | 29038 | 14 | 1.91 | 28095 | 14 | 1.83 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family real estate | 19552 | 13 | 1.24 | 20807 | 14 | 1.31 | 19271 | 14 | 1.27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business | 37785 | 21 | 1.57 | 38611 | 21 | 1.59 | 35464 | 21 | 1.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 5567 | 3 | 1.58 | 5727 | 3 | 1.68 | 3865 | 3 | 1.17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer | 10460 | 6 | 1.36 | 10200 | 6 | 1.41 | 9238 | 6 | 1.32 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total allowance for credit losses - loans | $160276 | 100% | 1.37% | $155521 | 100% | 1.37% | $149643 | 100% | 1.38% |

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The allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments was $15.0 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $13.6 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase in the allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments reflects an increase in unfunded loan commitments and credit downgrades, primarily within the construction, land and land development loan category.

The following table sets forth an analysis of our allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 17: Changes in Allowance for Credit Losses - Unfunded Loan Commitments</u>**

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| | **Years Ended, December 31,** | **Years Ended, December 31,** | **Years Ended, December 31,** |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Balance, beginning of period | $13562 | $14484 | $14721 |
| Provision (recapture) for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments | 1423 | (922) | (237) |
| Balance, end of period | $14985 | $13562 | $14484 |

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**Non-interest Income.** The following table presents the key components of non-interest income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 18: Non-interest Income</u>**

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| | 2025 compared to 2024 | 2025 compared to 2024 | 2025 compared to 2024 | 2025 compared to 2024 | 2024 compared to 2023 | 2024 compared to 2023 | 2024 compared to 2023 | 2024 compared to 2023 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | Change Amount | Change Percent | 2024 | 2023 | Change Amount | Change Percent |
| Deposit fees and other service charges | $43240 | $43371 | $(131) | —% | $43371 | $41638 | $1733 | 4% |
| Mortgage banking operations | 13244 | 12207 | 1037 | 8% | 12207 | 11817 | 390 | 3% |
| Bank-owned life insurance | 10152 | 9193 | 959 | 10% | 9193 | 9245 | (52) | (1)% |
| Miscellaneous | 7188 | 8289 | (1101) | (13)% | 8289 | 5169 | 3120 | 60% |
|  | 73824 | 73060 | 764 | 1% | 73060 | 67869 | 5191 | 8% |
| Net gain (loss) on sale of securities | 374 | (5190) | 5564 | (107)% | (5190) | (19242) | 14052 | (73)% |
| Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value | (1384) | (982) | (402) | 41% | (982) | (4218) | 3236 | (77)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-interest income | $72814 | $66888 | $5926 | 9% | $66888 | $44409 | $22479 | 51% |

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Non-interest income increased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to the recognition of a net gain on the sale of securities during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss on the sale of securities during the prior year. Additionally, revenue from mortgage banking operations increased. This was partially offset by a decrease in miscellaneous income.

A net gain of $374,000 was recognized in the current period on the sale of securities, compared to $5.2 million in strategic losses recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024. The prior year losses were taken to mitigate rising interest rate risk in the securities portfolio.

Revenue from mortgage banking operations, including gains from one- to four-family and multifamily loan sales and loan servicing fees, increased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior year. The volume of one- to four-family loans sold during the year ended December 31, 2025, increased compared to the prior year, although overall volumes remained low due to reduced refinancing and purchase activity in the current rate environment. We sold $453.8 million of one- to four-family loans held for sale for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $408.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was also impacted by increases in the pricing on the one- to four-family loans sold during the current year. Sales of one- to four-family loans held for sale for the year ended December 31, 2025, resulted in gains of $9.1 million, compared to $8.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Miscellaneous income decreased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to losses incurred on the disposal of assets during 2025.

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**Non-interest Expense.** The following table represents key elements of non-interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands).

**<u>Table 19: Non-interest Expense</u>**

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| | 2025 compared to 2024 | 2025 compared to 2024 | 2025 compared to 2024 | 2025 compared to 2024 | 2024 compared to 2023 | 2024 compared to 2023 | 2024 compared to 2023 | 2024 compared to 2023 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | Change Amount | Change Percent | 2024 | 2023 | Change Amount | Change Percent |
| Salary and employee benefits | $260706 | $250555 | $10151 | 4% | $250555 | $244563 | $5992 | 2% |
| Less capitalized loan origination costs | (17219) | (16857) | (362) | 2% | (16857) | (16257) | (600) | 4% |
| Occupancy and equipment | 48723 | 48771 | (48) | —% | 48771 | 47886 | 885 | 2% |
| Information and computer data services | 33067 | 29165 | 3902 | 13% | 29165 | 28445 | 720 | 3% |
| Payment and card processing services | 23948 | 22518 | 1430 | 6% | 22518 | 20547 | 1971 | 10% |
| Professional and legal expenses | 9492 | 7858 | 1634 | 21% | 7858 | 9830 | (1972) | (20)% |
| Advertising and marketing | 4748 | 5149 | (401) | (8)% | 5149 | 4794 | 355 | 7% |
| Deposit insurance | 11314 | 11398 | (84) | (1)% | 11398 | 10529 | 869 | 8% |
| State and municipal business and use taxes | 6276 | 5648 | 628 | 11% | 5648 | 5260 | 388 | 7% |
| Real estate operations, net | 491 | 293 | 198 | 68% | 293 | (538) | 831 | (154)% |
| Amortization of core deposit intangibles | 1567 | 2626 | (1059) | (40)% | 2626 | 3756 | (1130) | (30)% |
| Miscellaneous | 25661 | 24414 | 1247 | 5% | 24414 | 23723 | 691 | 3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-interest expense | $408774 | $391538 | $17236 | 4% | $391538 | $382538 | $9000 | 2% |

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Non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased compared to the same period in 2024. The increase was primarily due to increases in salary and employee benefits, information and computer data services expense, payment and card processing services expense, and professional and legal expenses.

Salary and employee benefits increased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior year, primarily due to normal annual salary and wage increases, an increase in loan and deposit related commission expense, and an increase in medical claims expense.

Information and computer data services expense increased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior year, primarily due to an increase in software expenses related to additional software service contracts and the implementation of a new loan and deposit origination system during 2025.

Payment and card processing services increased for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior year, primarily reflecting increases in online banking costs and rewards program expenses.

Professional and legal expenses increased for the year ended December 31, 2025, from the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in legal expenses and a pending legal settlement accrual.

**Income Taxes.** For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized $43.5 million in income tax expense for an effective rate of 18.2%, which reflects our statutory tax rate reduced by the effect of tax-exempt income, certain tax credits, and tax benefits related to restricted stock vesting. Our blended federal and state statutory income tax rate is 24.0%, representing a blend of the statutory federal income tax rate of 21.0% and apportioned effects of the state and local jurisdictions where we do business. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized $40.6 million in income tax expense for an effective tax rate of 19.4%.

**Comparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023** 

See Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, previously filed with the SEC.

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**Market Risk and Asset/Liability Management**

Our financial condition and operations are influenced significantly by general economic conditions, including the absolute level of interest rates as well as changes in interest rates and the slope of the yield curve. Our profitability is dependent largely on our net interest income, which is the difference between the interest received from our interest-earning assets and the interest expense incurred on our interest-bearing liabilities.

Our activities, like those of all financial institutions, inherently involve the assumption of interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is the risk that fluctuations in market interest rates will have an adverse impact on the institution's earnings and underlying economic value. Interest rate risk is determined by the maturity and repricing characteristics of an institution's assets, liabilities and off-balance-sheet contracts. Interest rate risk is measured by the variability of financial performance and economic value, resulting from changes in interest rates. Interest rate risk is the primary market risk affecting our financial performance.

Our greatest source of interest rate risk results from the mismatch of maturities or repricing intervals for rate sensitive assets, liabilities and off-balance-sheet contracts. This mismatch or gap is generally characterized by a substantially shorter maturity structure for interest-bearing liabilities than interest-earning assets, although our floating-rate assets tend to be more immediately responsive to changes in market rates than most deposit liabilities. Additional interest rate risk results from mismatched repricing indices and formula (basis risk and yield curve risk), and product caps and floors and early repayment or withdrawal provisions (option risk), which may be contractual or market driven, that are generally more favorable to clients than to us. An exception to this generalization is the beneficial effect of interest rate floors on a portion of our performing floating-rate loans, which help us maintain higher loan yields in periods when market interest rates decline significantly. However, in a declining interest rate environment as loans with floors are repaid, they generally are replaced with new loans which have lower interest rate floors. As of December 31, 2025, our loans with interest rate floors totaled $5.64 billion and had a weighted average floor rate of 4.97% compared to a current average note rate of 6.32%. As of December 31, 2025, loans with interest rates at their floors totaled $1.38 billion and had a weighted average note rate of 5.00%. The Company actively manages its exposure to interest rate risk through ongoing adjustments to the mix of interest-earning assets and funding sources that affect the repricing speeds of loans, investments, interest-bearing deposits and borrowings.

The principal objectives of asset/liability management are: to evaluate the interest rate risk exposure; to determine the appropriate level of risk given our operating environment, business plan strategies, performance objectives, capital and liquidity constraints, and asset and liability allocation alternatives; and to manage our interest rate risk consistent with regulatory guidelines and policies approved by the Board of Directors. Through such management, we seek to reduce the vulnerability of our earnings and capital position to changes in the level of interest rates. Our actions in this regard are taken under the guidance of the Asset/Liability Management Committee, which is comprised of members of our senior management. The Committee closely monitors our interest sensitivity exposure, asset and liability allocation decisions, liquidity and capital positions, and local and national economic conditions, and attempts to structure the loan and investment portfolios and funding sources to maximize earnings within acceptable risk tolerances.

**Sensitivity Analysis**

Our primary monitoring tool for assessing interest rate risk is asset/liability simulation modeling, which is designed to capture the dynamics of balance sheet, interest rate and spread movements, and to quantify variations in net interest income resulting from those movements under different rate environments. The sensitivity of net interest income to changes in the modeled interest rate environments provides a measurement of interest rate risk. We also utilize economic value analysis, which addresses changes in estimated net economic value of equity arising from changes in the level of interest rates. The net economic value of equity is estimated by separately valuing our assets and liabilities under varying interest rate environments. The extent to which assets gain or lose value in relation to the gains or losses of liability values under the various interest rate assumptions determines the sensitivity of net economic value to changes in interest rates and provides an additional measure of interest rate risk.

The interest rate sensitivity analysis performed by us incorporates beginning-of-the-period rate, balance and maturity data, using various levels of aggregation of that data, as well as certain assumptions concerning the maturity, repricing, amortization and prepayment characteristics of loans and other interest-earning assets and the repricing and withdrawal of deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities into an asset/liability simulation model. We update and prepare simulation modeling at least quarterly for review by senior management and oversight by the directors. We believe the data and assumptions are realistic representations of our portfolio and possible outcomes under the various interest rate scenarios. Nonetheless, the interest rate sensitivity of our net interest income and net economic value of equity could vary substantially if different assumptions were used or if actual experience differs from the assumptions used.

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The following tables set forth, as of December 31, 2025, the estimated changes in our net interest income over one-year and two-year time horizons for our rate ramp and rate shock interest rate sensitivity scenarios, and the estimated changes in economic value of equity for our rate shock interest rate sensitivity scenario based on the indicated interest rate environments (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 20: Interest Rate Risk Indicators - Rate Ramp</u>**

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in |
| Change (in Basis Points) in Interest Rates <sup>(1)</sup> | Net Interest Income Next 12 Months | Net Interest Income Next 12 Months | Net Interest Income Next 24 Months | Net Interest Income Next 24 Months |
| +300 | $4497 | 0.7% | $27788 | 2.2% |
| +200 | 6910 | 1.1 | 35604 | 2.8 |
| +100 | 5333 | 0.9 | 25965 | 2.0 |
| 0 |  |  |  |  |
| -100 | (7146) | (1.1) | (33928) | (2.6) |
| -200 | (12638) | (2.0) | (62152) | (4.8) |
| -300 | (15809) | (2.5) | (80674) | (6.3) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Assumes a gradual change in market interest rates at all maturities during the first year; however, no rates are allowed to go below zero. The targeted Federal Funds Rate was between 3.5% and 3.75% at December 31, 2025.

**<u>Table 21: Interest Rate Risk Indicators - Rate Shock</u>**

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in |
| Change (in Basis Points) in Interest Rates <sup>(1)</sup> | Net Interest Income Next 12 Months | Net Interest Income Next 12 Months | Net Interest Income Next 24 Months | Net Interest Income Next 24 Months | Economic Value of Equity | Economic Value of Equity |
| +300 | $4720 | 0.8% | $48022 | 3.7% | $(436116) | (14.5)% |
| +200 | 14546 | 2.3 | 57423 | 4.5 | (244171) | (8.1) |
| +100 | 12616 | 2.0 | 40790 | 3.2 | (95592) | (3.2) |
| 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| -100 | (16023) | (2.6) | (51412) | (4.0) | 33618 | 1.1 |
| -200 | (27950) | (4.5) | (98150) | (7.6) | 15424 | 0.5 |
| -300 | (34449) | (5.5) | (131101) | (10.2) | (57481) | (1.9) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Assumes an instantaneous and sustained uniform change in market interest rates at all maturities; however, no rates are allowed to go below zero. The targeted Federal Funds Rate was between 3.5% and 3.75% at December 31, 2025.

At December 31, 2025, the Company's interest rate risk profile reflected a moderately asset-sensitive position in the near term, with net interest income projected to increase under rising rate scenarios and decrease under falling rate scenarios. In contrast, the estimated long-term economic value of the balance sheet was more sensitive to interest rate changes, declining under rising rate scenarios and changing less under falling rate scenarios. This opposite directional behavior occurs because net interest income reflects the short-term repricing of assets and liabilities, whereas the economic value of equity measures the present value of all future cash flows; higher interest rates reduce the present value of assets more than liabilities, decreasing economic value of equity, and vice versa. Overall, the results indicate that near-term earnings are expected to benefit from higher interest rates, while the long-term economic value of equity is more sensitive to market rate movements.

Another monitoring tool for assessing interest rate risk is gap analysis. The matching of the repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which assets and liabilities are interest sensitive and by monitoring an institution's interest sensitivity gap. An asset or liability is said to be interest sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that time period. The interest rate sensitivity gap is defined as the difference between the amount of interest-earning assets anticipated, based upon certain assumptions, to mature or reprice within a specific time period and the amount of interest-bearing liabilities anticipated to mature or reprice, based upon certain assumptions, within that same time period. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest-sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest-sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest-sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest-sensitive assets. Generally, during a period of rising rates, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income. During a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income.

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Certain shortcomings are inherent in gap analysis. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market rates, while interest rates on other types may lag changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as ARM loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table. Finally, the ability of some borrowers to service their debt may decrease in the event of a severe change in market rates.

Table 22, Interest Sensitivity Gap*,* presents our interest sensitivity gap between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at December 31, 2025. The following table sets forth the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, which are anticipated by us, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future periods shown. At December 31, 2025, total interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within one year exceeded total interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing in the same time period by $3.10 billion, representing a one-year cumulative gap to total assets ratio of 18.93%. The interest rate risk indicators and interest sensitivity gaps as of December 31, 2025, are within our internal policy guidelines and Management considers our current level of interest rate risk is reasonable.

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The following table provides a GAP analysis as of December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands):

**<u>Table 22: Interest Sensitivity Gap</u>**

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Within 6 Months | After 6 Months<br>Within 1 Year | After 1 Year<br>Within 3 Years | After 3 Years<br>Within 5 Years | After 5 Years<br>Within 10 Years | Over 10 Years | Total |
| Interest-earning assets: <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Construction loans | $1289825 | $94103 | $80277 | $10164 | $1085 | $— | $1475454 |
| Fixed-rate mortgage loans | 258263 | 195413 | 709448 | 566606 | 695174 | 403402 | 2828306 |
| Adjustable-rate mortgage loans | 1430470 | 528402 | 1497527 | 969574 | 374359 | 3464 | 4803796 |
| Fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities | 88040 | 94521 | 364837 | 436901 | 671460 | 667537 | 2323296 |
| Adjustable-rate mortgage-backed securities | 185403 | 50 | 5207 | 247 | 3691 |  | 194598 |
| Fixed-rate commercial/agricultural loans | 108019 | 84392 | 256156 | 129516 | 137793 | 16398 | 732274 |
| Adjustable-rate commercial/agricultural loans | 950970 | 39085 | 102711 | 36586 | 1026 |  | 1130378 |
| Consumer and other loans | 606631 | 56422 | 49191 | 17674 | 15349 | 37224 | 782491 |
| Investment securities and interest-earning deposits | 316909 | 8685 | 31760 | 88297 | 153531 | 391664 | 990846 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total rate sensitive assets | 5234530 | 1101073 | 3097114 | 2255565 | 2053468 | 1519689 | 15261439 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities: <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Regular savings | 515503 | 167842 | 577388 | 454766 | 773024 | 1235399 | 3723922 |
| Interest-bearing checking accounts | 319394 | 110089 | 389427 | 319192 | 568777 | 902201 | 2609080 |
| Money market deposit accounts | 188504 | 110796 | 347068 | 232951 | 302590 | 206092 | 1388001 |
| Certificates of deposit | 1181652 | 299356 | 44404 | 6453 | 439 |  | 1532304 |
| FHLB advances | 150000 |  |  |  |  |  | 150000 |
| Subordinated notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Junior subordinated debentures | 89178 |  |  |  |  |  | 89178 |
| Retail repurchase agreements | 107715 |  |  |  |  |  | 107715 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total rate sensitive liabilities | 2551946 | 688083 | 1358287 | 1013362 | 1644830 | 2343692 | 9600200 |
| Excess (deficiency) of interest-sensitive assets over interest-sensitive liabilities | $2682584 | $412990 | $1738827 | $1242203 | $408638 | $(824003) | $5661239 |
| Cumulative excess of interest-sensitive assets | $2682584 | $3095574 | $4834401 | $6076604 | $6485242 | $5661239 | $5661239 |
| Cumulative ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities | 205.12% | 195.54% | 205.13% | 208.28% | 189.37% | 158.97% | 158.97% |
| Interest sensitivity gap to total assets | 16.40% | 2.53% | 10.63% | 7.60% | 2.50% | (5.04)% | 34.62% |
| Ratio of cumulative gap to total assets | 16.40% | 18.93% | 29.56% | 37.16% | 39.65% | 34.62% | 34.62% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustable-rate assets are included in the period in which interest rates are next scheduled to adjust rather than in the period in which they are due to mature, and fixed-rate assets are included in the period in which they are scheduled to be repaid based upon scheduled amortization, in each case adjusted to take into account estimated prepayments. Mortgage loans and other loans are not reduced for allowances for credit losses and non-performing loans. Mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, other loans and investment securities are not adjusted for deferred fees and unamortized acquisition premiums and discounts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustable-rate liabilities are included in the period in which interest rates are next scheduled to adjust rather than in the period they are due to mature. Although regular savings, demand, interest-bearing checking, and money market deposit accounts are subject to immediate withdrawal, based on historical experience, Management considers a substantial amount of such accounts to be core deposits having significantly longer maturities. For the gap analysis, these accounts have been assigned decay rates to reflect their longer effective maturities. If these accounts had been assumed to be short-term, the one-year cumulative gap of interest-sensitive assets would have been a negative $3.21 billion, or negative 19.65% of total assets at December 31, 2025. Interest-bearing liabilities for this table exclude certain non-interest-bearing deposits that are included in the average balance calculations.

Management is aware of the sources of interest rate risk and actively monitors and manages it to the extent possible. Based on our analysis of the interest rate risk scenarios and our strategies for managing our risk, Management believes our current level of interest rate risk is reasonable.

**Liquidity and Capital Resources**

Our primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowings, proceeds from loan principal and interest payments and sales of loans, and the maturity of and interest income on mortgage-backed and investment securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions, competition and our pricing strategies.

Our primary investing activity is the origination of loans and, in certain periods, the purchase of securities or loans. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, our loan originations, including originations of loans held for sale, exceeded our loan repayments by $852.6 million and $984.7 million, respectively. There were $10.9 million of loans purchased during the year ended December 31, 2025, and $4.7 million loans purchased during the year ended December 31, 2024. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we received proceeds of $492.3 million and $435.3 million, respectively, from the sale of loans. Securities purchased during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 totaled $155.8 million and $63.2 million, respectively, and securities repayments, maturities and sales in those same periods were $381.7 million and $369.9 million, respectively.

Our primary funding source is deposits. Total deposits increased by $228.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2025, with core deposits increasing $196.1 million and certificates of deposit increasing $32.6 million. At December 31, 2025, core deposits totaled $12.21 billion, or 89%, of total deposits, compared with $12.01 billion, or 89% of total deposits at December 31, 2024. The increase in core deposits compared to the prior year end primarily reflects increases in interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts. Certificates of deposit are generally more vulnerable to competition and more price sensitive than other retail deposits and our pricing of those deposits varies significantly based upon our liquidity management strategies at any point in time. At December 31, 2025, certificates of deposit totaled $1.53 billion, or 11% of our total deposits, including $1.48 billion which were scheduled to mature within one year.

We had $150.0 million of FHLB advances at December 31, 2025, compared to $290.0 million at December 31, 2024. Other borrowings at December 31, 2025, decreased $17.5 million to $107.7 million from December 31, 2024. Both the FHLB advances and other borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2025, are scheduled to mature during 2026.

We must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to accommodate deposit withdrawals, support loan growth, satisfy financial commitments and take advantage of investment opportunities. We use our sources of funds primarily to fund loan growth and deposit outflows. At December 31, 2025, we had outstanding loan commitments totaling $4.0 billion, primarily relating to undisbursed loans in process and unused credit lines. While representing potential growth in the loan portfolio and lending activities, this level of commitments is proportionally consistent with our historical experience and does not represent a departure from normal operations. At December 31, 2025, we had $25.1 million of purchase obligations under contracts with our key vendors to provide services, mainly information technology related contracts. In addition, at December 31, 2025, we had $12.6 million of commitments under operating lease agreements in the next 12 months.

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We generally maintain sufficient cash and readily marketable securities to meet short-term liquidity needs; however, our primary liquidity management practice to supplement deposits is to increase or decrease short-term borrowings, including FHLB advances and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF) borrowings. We maintain credit facilities with the FHLB, subject to collateral requirements and a sufficient level of ownership of FHLB stock. At December 31, 2025, under these credit facilities based on pledged collateral, the Bank had $3.65 billion of available credit capacity. Advances under these credit facilities totaled $150.0 million at December 31, 2025. In addition, the Bank has been approved for participation in the FRBSF's Borrower-In-Custody program. Under this program, based on pledged collateral, the Bank had available lines of credit of approximately $1.55 billion as of December 31, 2025, subject to certain collateral requirements, namely the collateral type and risk rating of eligible pledged loans. We had no funds borrowed from the FRBSF at December 31, 2025 or 2024. At December 31, 2025, the Bank also had uncommitted federal funds line of credit agreements with other financial institutions totaling $125.0 million. No balances were outstanding under these agreements as of December 31, 2025 or 2024. Availability of lines is subject to federal funds balances available for loan and continued borrower eligibility. These lines are intended to support short-term liquidity needs and the agreements may restrict consecutive day usage. Management believes it has adequate resources and funding potential to meet our foreseeable liquidity requirements.

Banner is a separate legal entity from the Bank and, on a stand-alone level, must provide for its own liquidity and pay its own operating expenses and cash dividends.

Banner's primary sources of funds consist of capital raised through dividends or capital distributions from the Bank, although there are regulatory restrictions on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends. We currently expect to continue our current practice of paying quarterly cash dividends on our common stock, subject to our Board of Directors' discretion to modify or terminate this practice at any time and for any reason without prior notice. Our current quarterly common stock dividend rate is $0.50 per share, as approved by our Board of Directors, which we believe is a dividend rate per share that enables us to balance our multiple objectives of managing and investing in the Bank, and returning a substantial portion of our cash to our shareholders. Assuming continued quarterly dividend payments during 2026 at this rate of $0.50 per share, our average total dividend paid each quarter would be approximately $17.0 million based on the number of outstanding shares at December 31, 2025. At December 31, 2025, Banner (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $69.0 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, total shareholders' equity increased $172.0 million to $1.95 billion, representing 11.90% of total assets. At December 31, 2025, tangible common shareholders' equity, a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes goodwill and other intangible assets, was $1.57 billion, or 9.84% of tangible assets. See "Executive Overview - Non-GAAP Financial Measures" above for a reconciliation of total shareholders' equity to tangible common shareholders' equity.

**Capital Requirements**

Banner is a bank holding company registered with the Federal Reserve. Bank holding companies are subject to capital adequacy requirements of the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the regulations of the Federal Reserve. The Bank, as a state-chartered, federally insured commercial bank, is subject to the capital requirements established by the FDIC.

The capital adequacy requirements are quantitative measures established by regulation that require Banner and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of capital. The Federal Reserve requires Banner to maintain capital adequacy that generally parallels the FDIC requirements. The FDIC requires the Bank to maintain minimum capital ratios of total capital, tier 1 capital, and common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets as well as tier 1 leverage capital to average assets. In addition to the minimum capital ratios, the Bank must maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of additional common equity tier 1 capital greater than 2.5% of risk-weighted assets above the required minimum levels in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses. At December 31, 2025, Banner and the Bank each exceeded all current regulatory capital requirements to be "well capitalized" and the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer requirement.

The following table shows the regulatory capital ratios for Banner and the Bank as of December 31, 2025.

**<u>Table 23: Regulatory Capital Ratios</u>**

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| Capital Ratios | Banner Corporation | Banner Bank |
| Total capital to risk-weighted assets | 14.69% | 14.14% |
| Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | 13.44 | 12.89 |
| Tier 1 capital to average leverage assets | 11.41 | 10.95 |
| Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets | 12.81 | 12.89 |

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**ITEM 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk**

See pages <u>[58](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_127)</u>–<u>[62](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_136)</u> of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

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**ITEM 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data**

**INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**(Item 8 and Item 15(a)(1))**

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| <u>[Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_199)</u> | <u>[66](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_199)</u> |
| <u>[Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_202)</u> (Baker Tilly US, LLP, Portland, Oregon, PCAOB ID: 23) | <u>[67](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_202)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_205)</u> | <u>[69](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_205)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Operations](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_208)</u> | <u>[70](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_208)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_211)</u> | <u>[71](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_211)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_214)</u> | <u>[72](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_214)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_217)</u> | <u>[73](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_217)</u> |
| <u>[Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_220)</u> | <u>[75](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_220)</u> |

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February 25, 2026

Report of Management

To the Shareholders:

The management of Banner Corporation (the Company) is responsible for the preparation, integrity, and fair presentation of its published financial statements and all other information presented in this annual report. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and, as such, include amounts based on informed judgments and estimates made by Management. In the opinion of Management, the financial statements and other information herein present fairly the financial condition and operations of the Company at the dates indicated in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective system of internal control over financial reporting. The internal control system is augmented by written policies and procedures and by audits performed by an internal audit staff (assisted in certain instances by contracted external audit resources other than the independent registered public accounting firm), which reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Internal auditors monitor the operation of the internal and external control system and report findings to Management and the Audit Committee. When appropriate, corrective actions are taken to address identified control deficiencies and other opportunities for improving the system. The Audit Committee provides oversight to the financial reporting process. There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of internal control, including the possibility of human error and circumvention or overriding of controls. Accordingly, even an effective internal control system can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of an internal control system may vary over time.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is comprised entirely of outside directors who are independent of the Company's management. The Audit Committee is responsible for the selection of the independent auditors. It meets periodically with Management, the independent auditors and the internal auditors to ensure that they are carrying out their responsibilities. The Committee is also responsible for performing an oversight role by reviewing and monitoring the financial, accounting, and auditing procedures of the Company in addition to reviewing the Company's financial reports. The independent auditors and the internal auditors have full and free access to the Audit Committee, with or without the presence of Management, to discuss the adequacy of the internal control structure for financial reporting and any other matters which they believe should be brought to the attention of the Committee.

Mark J. Grescovich, Chief Executive Officer

Robert G. Butterfield, Chief Financial Officer

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Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

February 25, 2026

The management of Banner Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company's internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance to our Management and Board of Directors regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

Pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company's assets;

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with the authorizations of Management and directors of the Company; and

Provide reasonable 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 financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, including the possibility of human error and circumvention or overriding of controls, 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.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025. This assessment was based on the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in *Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)*. Based on this assessment and those criteria, Management believes that, as of December 31, 2025, the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting.

The Company's independent registered public accounting firm has audited the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements that are included in this annual report and the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, and issued their Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The audit report expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025.

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**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of

Banner Corporation and Subsidiaries

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

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition of Banner Corporation and Subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, 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 referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

***Basis for Opinions***

The Company'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 Company's consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company'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 Company 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 audits 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 to 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 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 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 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.

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***Critical Audit Matter***

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 our 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 a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Allowance for Credit Losses – Loans

*Critical Audit Matter Description*

As described in Notes 1 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the balance of the Company's consolidated allowance for credit losses – loans, was $160.3 million at December 31, 2025. The allowance for credit losses – loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans held for investment to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on such financial assets. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The allowance for credit losses – loans is maintained at a level sufficient to provide for expected credit losses based on evaluating historical credit loss experience and making adjustments to historical loss information for differences in the specific risk characteristics in the current loan portfolio. Management considers qualitative and environmental factors for each loan category to adjust for differences between the historical periods used to calculate historical loss rates and expected conditions over the remaining lives of the loans in the portfolio. These factors include, among others, changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, differences in underwriting standards, delinquency rates, and economic conditions.

We identified the estimation of qualitative and environmental factors used in the allowance for credit losses – loans as a critical audit matter. The qualitative and environmental factors are used to estimate credit losses related to matters that are not captured in the historical loss rates and are based on management's evaluation of available internal and external data. Auditing management's judgments regarding the qualitative and environmental factors applied to the allowance for credit losses - loans involved especially challenging and subjective auditor judgment when performing audit procedures and evaluating the results of those procedures.

*How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit*

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. Our audit procedures related to the estimation of qualitative and environmental factors used in the allowance for credit losses – loans included the following, among others:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Testing the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls relating to management's calculation of the allowance for credit losses – loans, including controls over the identification and assessment of the qualitative and environmental factors used.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Obtaining management's analysis and supporting documentation related to the qualitative and environmental factors and testing whether the environmental and qualitative factors used in the calculation of the allowance for credit losses – loans are supported by the analysis provided by management.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Testing the appropriateness of the methodology and assumptions used in the calculation of the allowance for credit losses – loans, testing completeness and accuracy of the data used in the calculation, testing estimation and application of the environmental and qualitative factors determined by management and used in the calculation, and recalculating the balance of allowance for credit losses – loans.

/s/ Baker Tilly US, LLP

Portland, Oregon

February 25, 2026

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2004.

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**BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION**

**(in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)**

**December 31, 2025 and 2024**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS** | **December 31,<br>2025** | December 31,<br>2024 |
| Cash and due from banks | $182772 | $203402 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | 239868 | 298456 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total cash and cash equivalents | 422640 | 501858 |
| Securities—available-for-sale; amortized cost $2,271,471 and $2,460,262, respectively | 2016261 | 2104511 |
| Securities—held-to-maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $291 and $297, respectively | 961196 | 1001564 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total securities | 2977457 | 3106075 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock | 16476 | 22451 |
| Loans held for sale (includes $34,586 and $26,185, at fair value, respectively) | 42902 | 32021 |
| Loans receivable | 11721687 | 11354656 |
| Allowance for credit losses – loans | (160276) | (155521) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loans receivable | 11561411 | 11199135 |
| Accrued interest receivable | 60525 | 60885 |
| Property and equipment, net | 111522 | 124589 |
| Goodwill | 373121 | 373121 |
| Other intangibles, net | 1491 | 3058 |
| Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) | 319347 | 312549 |
| Deferred tax assets, net | 127587 | 148858 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 32736 | 39998 |
| Other assets | 307273 | 275439 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $16354488 | $16200037 |
| **LIABILITIES** |  |  |
| Deposits: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-interest-bearing | $4489839 | $4591543 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts | 7721003 | 7423183 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing certificates | 1532304 | 1499672 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | 13743146 | 13514398 |
| Advances from FHLB | 150000 | 290000 |
| Other borrowings | 107715 | 125257 |
| Subordinated notes, net |  | 80278 |
| Junior subordinated debentures at fair value (issued in connection with Trust Preferred Securities) | 79151 | 67477 |
| Operating lease liabilities | 35755 | 43472 |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 245266 | 258070 |
| Deferred compensation | 47158 | 46759 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 14408191 | 14425711 |
| **COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 18)** |  |  |
| **SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| Preferred stock - $0.01 par value per share, 500,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 |  |  |
| Common stock and paid in capital - $0.01 par value per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 34,097,856 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025; 34,459,832 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 1282505 | 1307509 |
| Common stock (non-voting) and paid in capital - $0.01 par value per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 |  |  |
| Retained earnings | 871803 | 744091 |
| Carrying value of shares held in trust for stock-based compensation plans | (5813) | (6194) |
| Liability for common stock issued to stock related compensation plans | 5813 | 6194 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (208011) | (277274) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shareholders' equity | 1946297 | 1774326 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $16354488 | $16200037 |

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**BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS**

**(in thousands except for shares and per share amounts)**

**For the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| INTEREST INCOME: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans receivable | $702023 | $655590 | $577891 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities | 61000 | 66085 | 72352 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities and cash equivalents | 41932 | 44428 | 51329 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest income | 804955 | 766103 | 701572 |
| INTEREST EXPENSE: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits | 200798 | 199465 | 100126 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FHLB advances | 5774 | 8941 | 10524 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other borrowings | 2756 | 4299 | 3376 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt | 7708 | 11682 | 11541 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest expense | 217036 | 224387 | 125567 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | 587919 | 541716 | 576005 |
| PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES | 13045 | 7581 | 10789 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 574874 | 534135 | 565216 |
| NON-INTEREST INCOME |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposit fees and other service charges | 43240 | 43371 | 41638 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage banking operations | 13244 | 12207 | 11817 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOLI | 10152 | 9193 | 9245 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Miscellaneous | 7188 | 8289 | 5169 |
|  | 73824 | 73060 | 67869 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain (loss) on sale of securities | 374 | (5190) | (19242) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value | (1384) | (982) | (4218) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-interest income | 72814 | 66888 | 44409 |
| NON-INTEREST EXPENSE: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salary and employee benefits | 260706 | 250555 | 244563 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less capitalized loan origination costs | (17219) | (16857) | (16257) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Occupancy and equipment | 48723 | 48771 | 47886 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Information and computer data services | 33067 | 29165 | 28445 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment and card processing services | 23948 | 22518 | 20547 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Professional and legal expenses | 9492 | 7858 | 9830 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advertising and marketing | 4748 | 5149 | 4794 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposit insurance | 11314 | 11398 | 10529 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State and municipal business and use taxes | 6276 | 5648 | 5260 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Real estate operations, net | 491 | 293 | (538) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of core deposit intangibles | 1567 | 2626 | 3756 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Miscellaneous | 25661 | 24414 | 23723 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-interest expense | 408774 | 391538 | 382538 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before provision for income taxes | 238914 | 209485 | 227087 |
| PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | 43532 | 40587 | 43463 |
| NET INCOME | $195382 | $168898 | $183624 |
| Earnings per common share: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $5.67 | $4.90 | $5.35 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $5.64 | $4.88 | $5.33 |
| Cumulative dividends declared per common share | $1.94 | $1.92 | $1.92 |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | 34460854 | 34470057 | 34344142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | 34656802 | 34628710 | 34450412 |

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**BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME**

**(in thousands)**

**For the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| NET INCOME | $195382 | $168898 | $183624 |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF INCOME TAXES: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities—available-for-sale arising during the period | 99330 | (5047) | 54307 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax (expense) benefit related to securities—available-for-sale unrealized holding losses | (23839) | 1211 | (13034) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification for net loss on securities—available-for-sale realized in earnings | 1211 | 5493 | 19242 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax benefit related to securities—available-for-sale realized in earnings | (291) | (1318) | (4618) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity | 2269 | 2296 | 2338 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax benefit related to amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity | (545) | (551) | (561) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gain on interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges |  | 13929 | 12557 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense related to interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges |  | (3343) | (3014) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in fair value of junior subordinated debentures related to instrument specific credit risk | (11674) | (1064) | 8444 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax benefit (expense) related to junior subordinated debentures | 2802 | 255 | (2027) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income | 69263 | 11861 | 73634 |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $264645 | $180759 | $257258 |

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**BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY**

**(in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)**

**For the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Common Stock and Paid in Capital | Common Stock and Paid in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Shareholders' Equity |
| | Shares | Amount | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Shareholders' Equity |
| **Balance, January 1, 2023** | 34194018 | $1293959 | $525242 | $(362769) | $1456432 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income |  |  | 183624 |  | 183624 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax |  |  |  | 73634 | 73634 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrual of dividends on common stock ($1.92/share-cumulative) |  |  | (66691) |  | (66691) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered | 154351 | 5692 |  |  | 5692 |
| **Balance, December 31, 2023** | 34348369 | $1299651 | $642175 | $(289135) | $1652691 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Balance, January 1, 2024** | 34348369 | $1299651 | $642175 | $(289135) | $1652691 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income |  |  | 168898 |  | 168898 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income, net of income tax |  |  |  | 11861 | 11861 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrual of dividends on common stock ($1.92/share-cumulative) |  |  | (66982) |  | (66982) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered | 111463 | 7858 |  |  | 7858 |
| **Balance, December 31, 2024** | 34459832 | $1307509 | $744091 | $(277274) | $1774326 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Balance, January 1, 2025** | 34459832 | $1307509 | $744091 | $(277274) | $1774326 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income |  |  | 195382 |  | 195382 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income, net of income tax |  |  |  | 69263 | 69263 |
| Accrual of dividends on common stock ($1.94/share-cumulative) |  |  | (67670) |  | (67670) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Repurchase of common stock | (499975) | (31808) |  |  | (31808) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered | 137999 | 6804 |  |  | 6804 |
| **Balance, December 31, 2025** | 34097856 | $1282505 | $871803 | $(208011) | $1946297 |

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**BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

**(in thousands)**

**For the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |  |  |  |
| Net income | $195382 | $168898 | $183624 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities: |  |  |  |
| Depreciation | 16441 | 18076 | 17873 |
| Deferred income and expense, net of amortization | (10769) | (7999) | (4194) |
| Capitalized loan servicing rights, net of amortization | 888 | 1372 | 1830 |
| Amortization of core deposit intangibles | 1567 | 2626 | 3756 |
| (Gain) loss on sale of securities, net | (374) | 5190 | 19242 |
| Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value | 1384 | 982 | 4218 |
| (Increase) decrease in deferred taxes | (602) | 762 | 1514 |
| (Decrease) increase in current taxes payable | (805) | 6297 | (3170) |
| Stock-based compensation | 10343 | 10031 | 9169 |
| Net change in cash surrender value of BOLI | (9434) | (9032) | (8742) |
| Gain on sale of loans, excluding capitalized servicing rights | (6891) | (6180) | (6151) |
| Loss (gain) on disposal of real estate held for sale and property and equipment, net | 831 | (318) | (352) |
| Provision for credit losses | 13045 | 7581 | 10789 |
| Origination of loans held for sale | (375213) | (298184) | (242844) |
| Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale | 461425 | 414807 | 266540 |
| Net change in: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | (24679) | (35288) | (8968) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other liabilities | (15075) | 13566 | 13065 |
| Net cash provided from operating activities | 257464 | 293187 | 257199 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |  |  |  |
| Purchases of securities—available-for-sale | (155841) | (63170) | (58173) |
| Principal repayments and maturities of securities—available-for-sale | 323577 | 241427 | 173055 |
| Proceeds from sales of securities—available-for-sale | 17581 | 70777 | 368945 |
| Principal repayments and maturities of securities—held-to-maturity | 40588 | 57656 | 58406 |
| Loan (originations) repayments, net | (477408) | (686508) | (643959) |
| Purchases of loans and participating interest in loans | (10945) | (4666) |  |
| Proceeds from sales of other loans | 30887 | 20522 | 14038 |
| Purchases of property and equipment | (9514) | (13747) | (14651) |
| Proceeds from sale of real estate held for sale and sale of other property | 7728 | 4323 | 4669 |
| Proceeds from FHLB stock repurchase program | 156470 | 146162 | 153397 |
| Purchase of FHLB stock | (150495) | (144585) | (165425) |
| Proceeds from maturity of securities purchased under agreements to resell |  |  | 300000 |
| Investment in bank-owned life insurance | (46) | (47) | (66) |
| Other | 2680 | 686 | 1693 |
| Net cash (used by) provided from investing activities | (224738) | (371170) | 191929 |

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**BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

**(continued) (in thousands)**

**For the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |  |  |  |
| Increase (decrease) in deposits, net | 228747 | 484901 | (590562) |
| (Repayment) advances of overnight and short-term FHLB borrowings, net | (140000) | (33000) | 273000 |
| Decrease in other borrowings, net | (17543) | (57619) | (49923) |
| Repayment of subordinated notes | (80500) |  |  |
| Cash dividends paid | (67528) | (66733) | (66765) |
| Cash paid for repurchase of common stock | (31575) |  |  |
| Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards | (3545) | (2172) | (3476) |
| Net cash (used by) provided from financing activities | (111944) | 325377 | (437726) |
| NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (79218) | 247394 | 11402 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 501858 | 254464 | 243062 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR | $422640 | $501858 | $254464 |

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| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest paid in cash | $217049 | $224808 | $110845 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes paid | 31409 | 24194 | 38671 |
| NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer of loans to real estate owned and other repossessed assets | 6400 | 2832 | 1185 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends accrued but not paid until after period end | 1475 | 1334 | 1084 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans, held for sale, transferred (from) to portfolio | (90203) | (131294) | 27929 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities, held-for-trading, transferred to available-for-sale |  |  | 25298 |

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**BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**Note 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES**

***Nature of Business:*** Banner Corporation (Banner or the Company) is a bank holding company incorporated in the State of Washington. The Company is primarily engaged in the business of planning, directing and coordinating the business activities of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Banner Bank (the Bank). The Bank is a Washington-chartered commercial bank that conducts business from its headquarters in Walla Walla, Washington and its 135 branch offices located in Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. The Bank also has 15 loan production offices located in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah and Nevada. Banner is subject to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Federal Reserve Board). The Bank is subject to regulation by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks (the DFI) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC).

***Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation:*** The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All material intercompany transactions, profits and balances have been eliminated. The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and under the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). At December 31, 2025, the Company had five wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts (the Trusts), each of which issued trust preferred securities (TPS) and common securities. The Trusts are not consolidated in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

***Operating Segments:*** The Company's operations are managed, and financial performance is evaluated, by our chief operating decision maker on a Company-wide basis. The Bank's primary business is that of a traditional banking institution, gathering deposits and originating loans for portfolio in its primary market areas. The Bank offers a wide variety of deposit products to its consumer and commercial clients. Lending activities include the origination of real estate secured, commercial/agriculture business and consumer loans. The performance of the Company is reviewed monthly by the Company's executive management and Board of Directors. As resource allocation and performance decisions are not made based on discrete financial information of individual lines of business, the Company considers its current business and operations as a single reportable operating segment.

***Subsequent Events:*** The Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure subsequent to December 31, 2025, through the date that the consolidated financial statements were issued.

***Cash and Cash Equivalents:*** Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and temporary investments which are federal funds sold and interest-bearing cash balances due from other banks. Cash and cash equivalents generally have maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase.

***Business Combinations:*** Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, both tangible and intangible, and consideration exchanged are recorded at acquisition date fair values. The excess purchase consideration over fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the fair value of net assets acquired exceeds the purchase price, including fair value of liabilities assumed, a bargain purchase gain is recorded on that acquisition. Expenses incurred in connection with a business combination are expensed as incurred, except for those items permitted to be capitalized. Changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances related to acquired tax uncertainties are recognized in net income after the measurement period.

***Use of Estimates:*** In the opinion of Management, the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and related Consolidated Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Income, Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Cash Flows reflect all adjustments (which include reclassification and normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary for a fair presentation in conformity with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements.

Various elements of the Company's accounting policies, by their nature, are inherently subject to estimation techniques, valuation assumptions and other subjective assessments. Management has identified several accounting policies that, due to the judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of Banner's consolidated financial statements. These policies relate to (i) determination of the provision and allowance for credit losses, (ii) the valuation of financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, and (iii) the valuation or recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Management believes that the judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are appropriate based on the factual circumstances at the time. However, given the sensitivity of the consolidated financial statements to these critical accounting estimates, the use of judgments, estimates and assumptions could result in material differences in the Company's results of operations or financial condition. Further, subsequent changes in economic or market conditions could have a material impact on these estimates and the Company's financial condition and operating results in future periods.

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***Securities:*** Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity when the Company has the ability and positive intent to hold them to maturity. Debt securities classified as available-for-sale are available for future liquidity requirements and may be sold prior to maturity. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. Debt securities classified as held-to-maturity are carried at cost, net of the allowance for credit losses - securities, adjusted for amortization of premiums to the earliest callable date and accretion of discounts to maturity. Debt securities classified as available-for-sale are measured at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on debt securities classified as available-for-sale are excluded from earnings and are reported net of tax as accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), a component of shareholders' equity, until realized. Realized gains and losses on sale are computed on the specific identification method and are included in earnings on the trade date sold. Equity securities are measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income.

***Allowance for Credit Losses - Securities:*** Management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities on a collective basis by major security type. The Company's held-to maturity portfolio contains mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government entities and agencies. These securities are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government and have a long history of no credit losses. The Company's held-to-maturity portfolio also contains municipal bonds that are typically rated by major rating agencies as Aa or better. The Company has never incurred a loss on a municipal bond, therefore the expectation of credit losses on these securities is insignificant. The Company uses industry historical credit loss information adjusted for current conditions to establish the allowance for credit losses on the municipal and corporate bond portfolio. The expected credit losses on these bonds are similar to Banner's commercial business loan portfolio. Therefore, the Company uses the commercial business loan portfolio loss rates to establish the allowance for credit losses on the collateralized bonds and its own loss history to establish a loss rate on bonds that are not collateralized.

For available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If the Company intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovering its cost basis, the entire impairment loss would be recognized in earnings. If the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, Management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized costs, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. Projected cash flows are discounted by the current effective interest rate. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. The remaining impairment related to all other factors, the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and fair value, is recognized in AOCI.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses - securities are recorded as provision (recapture) for credit losses. Losses are charged against the allowance when Management believes the non-collectability of an available-for-sale or held-to-maturity security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.

***Investment in FHLB Stock:*** FHLB stock does not have a readily determinable fair value. The Bank's investment in FHLB stock is carried at cost or par value ($100 per share) and evaluated for impairment based on the Bank's expectations of the ultimate recoverability of the stock's par value. Ownership of FHLB stock is restricted to the FHLB and member institutions and can only be purchased and redeemed at par, therefore there has been no observable changes in market prices. As a member of the FHLB system, the Bank is required to maintain a minimum level of investment in FHLB stock based on specific percentages of its outstanding FHLB advances.

Management periodically evaluates FHLB stock for impairment. Management's determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on its assessment of the ultimate recoverability of cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of any decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount for the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB, (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, the client base of the FHLB, and (4) the liquidity position of the FHLB. Based on this assessment, Management has concluded that there was no impairment of the FHLB stock investment as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

***Loans Receivable*:** The Bank originates one- to four-family residential loans for both portfolio investment and sale in the secondary market. The Bank also originates construction and land development, multifamily real estate, commercial real estate, commercial business, agricultural and consumer loans for portfolio investment. Loans receivable not designated as held for sale are recorded at amortized cost, net of the allowance for credit losses. Amortized cost is the principal amount outstanding, net of deferred fees, discounts and premiums. Accrued interest on loans is reported in accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Premiums, discounts and deferred loan fees are amortized to maturity using the effective-yield methodology.

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***Loans Held for Sale:*** One- to four-family residential loans originated with the intent to be sold in the secondary market are considered held for sale. One- to four-family residential loans under best effort delivery commitments are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated market value. One- to four-family residential loans expected to be delivered under mandatory commitments are carried at fair value to match changes in the value of the loans with the value of the related economic hedges on the loans. Fair values for residential mortgage loans held for sale are determined by comparing actual loan rates to current secondary market prices for similar loans. Net unrealized losses on loans held for sale that are carried at lower of cost or market are recognized through the valuation allowance as charges to income. Non-refundable fees and direct loan origination costs related to loans held for sale carried at the lower of cost or market are recognized as part of the cost basis of the loan. Gains and losses on sales of loans held for sale are determined using the aggregate method and are recorded in the mortgage banking operations component of non-interest income.

***Loans Acquired in Business Combinations*:** Loans acquired in business combinations are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Establishing the fair value of acquired loans involves a significant amount of judgment, including determining the credit discount based upon historical data adjusted for current economic conditions and other factors. If any of these assumptions are inaccurate, actual credit losses could vary significantly from the credit discount used to calculate the fair value of the acquired loans. Acquired loans are evaluated upon acquisition and classified as either purchased credit-deteriorated or purchased non-credit-deteriorated. Purchased credit-deteriorated (PCD) loans have experienced more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination. For PCD loans, an allowance for credit losses is determined at the acquisition date using the same methodology as other loans held for investment. The initial allowance for credit losses, determined on a collective basis, is allocated to individual loans. A loan's fair value is grossed up for the allowance for credit losses and becomes its initial amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the par value of the loan is a noncredit discount or premium, which is amortized into interest income over the life of the loan. Subsequent changes to the allowance for credit losses are recorded through a provision (recapture) for credit losses.

For purchased non-credit-deteriorated loans, the difference between the fair value and unpaid principal balance of the loan at the acquisition date is amortized or accreted to interest income over the life of the loan. While credit discounts are included in the determination of the fair value for non-credit-deteriorated loans, since these discounts are expected to be accreted over the life of the loans, they cannot be used to offset the allowance for credit losses that must be recorded at the acquisition date. As a result, an allowance for credit losses is determined at the acquisition date using the same methodology as other loans held for investment and is recognized as a provision for credit losses. Any subsequent deterioration (improvement) in credit quality is recognized by recording a provision (recapture) for credit losses.

***Income Recognition on Nonaccrual Loans and Securities*:** Interest on loans and securities is accrued as earned unless Management doubts the collectability of the asset or the unpaid interest. Interest accruals on consumer and one- to four-family residential loans are generally discontinued when loans become 120 days past due for payment of interest or principal and the loans are then placed on nonaccrual status. Interest accruals on all other loans are generally discontinued when loans become 90 days past due for payment of interest or principal and the loans are then placed on nonaccrual status. All previously accrued but uncollected interest is deducted from interest income upon transfer to nonaccrual status. For any future payments collected, interest income is recognized only upon Management's assessment that there is a strong likelihood that the full amount of a loan will be repaid or recovered. Management's assessment of the likelihood of full repayment involves judgment, including determining the fair value of the underlying collateral which can be impacted by the economic environment. A loan may be put on nonaccrual status sooner than this policy would dictate if, in Management's judgment, the amounts owed, principal or interest may be uncollectable. While less common, similar interest reversal and nonaccrual treatment is applied to investment securities if their ultimate collectability becomes questionable.

***Provision and Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans*:** The methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses - loans is considered a critical accounting estimate by Management because of the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions used, and the potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for credit losses - loans. Among the material estimates required to establish the allowance for credit losses - loans are: a reasonable and supportable forecast; a reasonable and supportable forecast period and reversion period; value of collateral; strength of guarantors; the amount and timing of future cash flows for loans individually evaluated; and determination of the qualitative loss factors. The allowance for credit losses - loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. The Company has elected to exclude accrued interest receivable from the amortized cost basis in their estimate of the allowance for credit losses - loans. The provision for credit losses reflects the amount required to maintain the allowance for credit losses - loans at an appropriate level based upon Management's evaluation of the adequacy of collective and individual loss reserves. The Company has established systematic methodologies for the determination of the adequacy of the Company's allowance for credit losses - loans. The methodologies are set forth in a formal policy and take into consideration the need for a valuation allowance for loans evaluated on a collective (pool) basis which have similar risk characteristics as well as allowances that are tied to individual loans that do not share risk characteristics.

The Company increases its allowance for credit losses - loans by charging the provision for credit losses. Losses related to specific assets are applied as a reduction of the carrying value of the assets and charged against the allowance for credit losses when Management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Recoveries on previously charged off loans are credited to the allowance for credit losses - loans.

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Management estimates the allowance for credit losses - loans using relevant information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The allowance for credit losses - loans is maintained at a level sufficient to provide for expected credit losses over the life of the loan based on evaluating historical credit loss experience and making adjustments to historical loss information for differences in the specific risk characteristics in the current loan portfolio. These factors include, among others, changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, differences in underwriting standards, delinquency rates, actual loss experience and current economic conditions.

The allowance for credit losses - loans is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. In estimating the component of the allowance for credit losses for loans that share common risk characteristics, loans are pooled based on loan type and areas of risk concentration. For loans evaluated collectively, the allowance for credit losses is calculated using life of loan historical losses adjusted for economic forecasts and current conditions.

For commercial real estate, multifamily real estate, construction, land and land development, commercial business and agricultural loans with risk rating segmentation, historical credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loan type and risk rating. For one- to four- family residential loans, consumer loans, home equity lines of credit, small business loans, and small balance commercial real estate loans, historical credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loan type and delinquency status. These models calculate an expected life-of-loan loss percentage for each loan category by calculating the probability of default, based on the migration of loans from performing to loss by risk rating or delinquency categories using historical life-of-loan analysis and the severity of loss, based on the aggregate net lifetime losses incurred for each loan pool. For credit cards, historical credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that calculates an expected life-of-loan loss percentage for each loan category by considering the historical cumulative losses based on the aggregate net lifetime losses incurred for each loan pool.

For loans evaluated collectively, Management uses economic indicators to adjust the historical loss rates so that they better reflect Management's expectations of future conditions over the remaining lives of the loans in the portfolio based on reasonable and supportable forecasts. These economic indicators are selected based on the correlation to the Company's historical credit loss experience and are evaluated for each loan category. The economic indicators evaluated include the unemployment rate, gross domestic product, real estate price indices and growth, industrial employment, corporate profits, the household consumer debt service ratio, the household mortgage debt service ratio, and single family median home price growth. Management considers various economic scenarios and forecasts when evaluating the economic indicators and weighs the probability of various scenarios to arrive at the forecast that most reflects Management's expectations of future conditions. The allowance for credit losses is then adjusted for the period in which those forecasts are considered to be reasonable and supportable. To the extent the lives of the loans in the portfolio extend beyond the period for which a reasonable and supportable forecast can be made, the adjustments discontinue to be applied so that the model reverts back to the historical loss rates using a straight-line reversion method. Management selected a reasonable and supportable forecast period of 12 months with a reversion period of 12 months. Both the reasonable and supportable forecast period and the reversion period are periodically reviewed by Management.

Further, for loans evaluated collectively, Management also considers qualitative and environmental factors for each loan category to adjust for differences between the historical periods used to calculate historical loss rates and expected conditions over the remaining lives of the loans in the portfolio. In determining the aggregate adjustment needed, Management considers the financial condition of the borrowers, the nature and volume of the loans, the remaining terms and the extent of prepayments on the loans, the volume and severity of past due and classified loans as well as the value of the underlying collateral on loans in which the collateral dependent practical expedient has not been used. Management also considers the Company's lending policies, the quality of the Company's credit review system, the quality of the Company's management and lending staff, and the regulatory and economic environments in the areas in which the Company's lending activities are concentrated.

Loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans in the portfolio are individually evaluated for impairment and are not included in the collective evaluation. Factors involved in determining whether a loan should be individually evaluated include, but are not limited to, the financial condition of the borrower and the value of the underlying collateral. Expected credit losses for loans evaluated individually are primarily measured based on the fair market value of the collateral as of the reporting date, less estimated selling costs, as applicable. Under certain circumstances, the Bank may use observable market value of collateral or the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate. As a practical expedient, the Bank measures the expected credit loss for a loan using the fair value of the collateral, if repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty based on the Bank's assessment as of the reporting date.

If the fair value of the collateral is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan, the Bank will recognize an allowance for the difference between the fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell (if applicable) at the reporting date and the amortized cost basis of the loan. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost basis of the loan, any expected recovery added to the amortized cost basis will be limited to the amount previously charged-off. Subsequent changes in the expected credit losses for loans evaluated individually are included within the provision for credit losses in the same manner in which the expected credit loss initially was recognized or as a reduction in the provision that would otherwise be reported.

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***Loan Origination and Commitment Fees:*** Loan origination fees, net of certain specifically defined direct loan origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the loans' interest yield using the effective-yield method over the contractual term of each loan, adjusted for actual loan prepayment experience. Loan commitment fees are deferred until the expiration of the commitment period unless Management believes there is a remote likelihood that the underlying commitment will be exercised, in which case the fees are amortized to fee income using the straight-line method over the commitment period. If a loan commitment is exercised, the deferred commitment fee is accounted for in the same manner as a loan origination fee. Deferred commitment fees associated with expired commitments are recognized as fee income.

***Allowance for Credit Losses - Unfunded Loan Commitments:*** An allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments is maintained at a level that, in the opinion of Management, is adequate to absorb expected credit losses associated with the contractual life of the Bank's commitments to lend funds under existing agreements such as letters or lines of credit. The Bank uses a methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments that applies the same segmentation and loss rate to each pool as the funded exposure adjusted for probability of funding. Draws on unfunded loan commitments that are considered uncollectible at the time funds are advanced are charged to the allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet exposures. Changes in the allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments are recognized as provision for (or recapture of) credit loss expense and added to the allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments, which is included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

***Real Estate Owned:*** Property acquired by foreclosure or deed in-lieu-of foreclosure is recorded at the estimated fair value of the property, less expected selling costs. Development and improvement costs relating to the property may be capitalized, while other holding costs are expensed. The carrying value of the property is periodically evaluated by Management and, if necessary, allowances are established to reduce the carrying value to net realizable value. Gains or losses at the time the property is sold are charged or credited to operations in the period in which they are realized. The amounts the Bank will ultimately recover from REO may differ substantially from the carrying value of the assets because of market factors beyond the Bank's control or because of changes in the Bank's strategies for recovering the investment.

***Property and Equipment:*** Property and equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is based upon the straight-line method applied to individual assets and groups of assets acquired in the same year over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the related lease terms of the assets, which are as follows:

Buildings and leased improvements 10–39 years <br> Furniture and equipment 3–10 years

Routine maintenance, repairs and replacement costs are expensed as incurred. Expenditures which significantly increase values or extend useful lives are capitalized. The Company reviews buildings, leasehold improvements and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the undiscounted cash flows for the property are less than its carrying value. If identified, an impairment loss is recognized through a charge to earnings based on the fair value of the property.

Property is classified as held for sale when the Company commits to a plan to sell the property and is actively marketing the property for sale. Held for sale property is recorded at the lower of the estimated fair value of the property, less expected selling costs, or the book value at the date the property is transferred to held for sale. Depreciation is not recorded on held for sale property.

***Leases:*** The Company leases retail, office and storage space, and equipment under operating leases. Most leases require the Company to pay real estate taxes, maintenance, insurance and other similar costs in addition to the base rent. Certain leases also contain lease incentives, such as tenant improvement allowances and rent abatement. Variable lease payments are recognized as lease expense as they are incurred. We record an operating lease right of use (ROU) asset and an operating lease liability (lease liability) for operating leases with a lease term greater than 12 months.

ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. ROU assets are reduced by tenant improvement allowances from landlords plus any prepaid rent. We do not separate lease and non-lease components of contracts. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we generally use our incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease payments at commencement date. Many of our leases contain various provisions for increases in rental rates, based either on changes in the published Consumer Price Index or a predetermined escalation schedule which are factored into our determination of lease payments when appropriate. Substantially all the leases provide the Company with the option to extend the lease term one or more times following expiration of the initial term. The ROU asset and lease liability terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

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***Goodwill:*** Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of the assets acquired, net of the fair values of liabilities assumed in a business combination and is not amortized but is reviewed annually or more frequently as current circumstances and conditions warrant, for impairment. The Company completes its annual review of goodwill as of December 31. An assessment of qualitative factors is completed to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The qualitative assessment involves judgment by Management on determining whether there have been any triggering events that have occurred which would indicate potential impairment. If the qualitative analysis concludes that further analysis is required, then a quantitative impairment test would be completed. The quantitative goodwill impairment test is used to identify the existence of impairment and the amount of impairment loss and compares the reporting unit's estimated fair values, including goodwill, to its carrying amount. If the fair value exceeds the carrying amount, then goodwill is not considered impaired. If the carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized equal to the amount of excess, limited to the amount of total goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The impairment loss would be recognized as a charge to earnings. The disposal of a portion of a reporting unit that meets the definition of a business requires goodwill to be allocated for purposes of determining the gain or loss on disposal.

***Other Intangible Assets:*** Other intangible assets consist primarily of core deposit intangibles (CDI) which are amounts recorded in business combinations or deposit purchase transactions related to the value of transaction-related deposits and the value of the client relationships associated with the deposits. CDI is being amortized on an accelerated basis over a weighted average estimated useful life of 10 years. These assets are reviewed at least annually for events or circumstances that could impact their recoverability. These events could include loss of the underlying core deposits, increased competition or adverse changes in the economy. To the extent other identifiable intangible assets are deemed unrecoverable, impairment losses are recorded in other non-interest expense to reduce the carrying amount of the assets.

***Mortgage and Small Business Administration (SBA) Servicing Rights:*** Servicing assets are recognized as separate assets when rights are acquired through purchase or sale of loans. Generally, purchased servicing rights are capitalized at the cost to acquire the rights. For sales of mortgage and SBA loans, the fair value of the servicing right is estimated and capitalized. Fair values are estimated based on an independent dealer analysis of discounted cash flows. Capitalized mortgage servicing rights are reported in other assets and are amortized into mortgage banking operations in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets. Capitalized SBA servicing rights are reported in other assets and are carried at fair value. Changes in the fair value of SBA servicing rights are recognized into miscellaneous non-interest income.

Mortgage servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to amortized cost. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into tranches based on predominant risk characteristics for the underlying loans, such as interest rate, balance outstanding, loan type, age and remaining term, and investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual tranche, to the extent that fair value is less than the capitalized amount for the tranche. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular tranche, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income.

Servicing fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans. Servicing fee income is reflected in mortgage banking operations for mortgage servicing rights and in miscellaneous non-interest income for SBA servicing rights on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income.

***Bank-Owned Life Insurance:*** The Bank has purchased, or acquired through mergers, life insurance policies in connection with the implementation of certain executive supplemental income, salary continuation and deferred compensation retirement plans. These policies provide protection against the adverse financial effects that could result from the death of a key employee and provide tax-exempt income to offset expenses associated with the plans. It is the Bank's intent to hold these policies as a long-term investment; however, there may be an income tax impact if the Bank chooses to surrender certain policies. Although the lives of individual, current or former management-level employees are insured, the Bank is the respective owner and sole or partial beneficiary. BOLI is carried at the cash surrender value (CSV) of the underlying insurance contract. Changes in the CSV and any death benefits received in excess of the CSV are recognized as non-interest income.

***Derivative Instruments:*** Derivatives are financial instruments whose value depends on the value of underlying assets, such as stocks, bonds, foreign currencies, or reference rates or indices. These instruments include forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The Bank offers an interest rate swap program for commercial loan clients, under which the client receives a variable-rate loan and enters into an interest rate swap to effectively fix their loan interest rate. The Bank matches these client swaps with third-party swaps executed with qualified brokers, dealers, or banks to offset the associated risk. Fair value adjustments for these swaps are recorded in either other assets or other liabilities, as appropriate.

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Further, as a part of its mortgage banking activities, the Company issues "rate lock" commitments to one- to four-family loan borrowers and obtains offsetting "best efforts" delivery commitments from purchasers of loans. The Company uses forward contracts for the sale of mortgage-backed securities and mandatory delivery commitments for the sale of loans to hedge one- to four-family loan "rate lock" commitments and one- to four-family residential loans held for sale. The commitments to originate mortgage loans held for sale and the related delivery contracts are considered derivatives. The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and requires measurement of those instruments at fair value through adjustments to current earnings. None of these residential mortgage loan related derivatives are designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. Rather, they are accounted for as free-standing derivatives, or economic hedges, and the Company reports changes in fair values of its derivatives in current period net income. The fair values for these instruments, which generally change as a result of changes in the level of market interest rates, are estimated based on dealer quotes and secondary market sources. Assumptions used include rate assumptions based on historical information, current mortgage interest rates, the stage of completion of the underlying application and underwriting process, the time remaining until the expiration of the derivative loan commitment, and the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan.

***Transfers of Financial Assets:*** Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Bank, (2) the transferee has the right to pledge or exchange the transferred assets beyond a trivial benefit, and (3) the Bank does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

***Income Taxes:*** The Company files a consolidated income tax return including all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries on a calendar year basis. Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Under this method, a deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the enacted tax rates which are expected to be in effect when the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of existing assets and liabilities are expected to be reported in the Company's income tax returns. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period of change. A valuation allowance is recognized as a reduction to deferred tax assets when Management determines it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be available to offset future income tax liabilities.

Accounting standards for income taxes prescribe a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and provides guidance on the de-recognition of previously recorded benefits and their classification, as well as the proper recording of interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition. The Company periodically reviews its income tax positions based on tax laws and regulations and financial reporting considerations, and records adjustments as appropriate. This review takes into consideration the status of current taxing authorities' examinations of the Company's tax returns, recent positions taken by the taxing authorities on similar transactions, if any, and the overall tax environment.

***Stock-Based Compensation:*** Under the Company's stock-based incentive plans, the Company compensates employees and directors with time-based restricted stock and restricted stock unit grants. Some restricted stock awards include performance-based and market-based goals that impact the number of shares that ultimately vest based on the level of goal achievement. The Company measures the cost of employee or director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the fair value of the award, which is the intrinsic value on the grant date. This cost is recognized as expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations ratably over the vesting period of the award with forfeitures of nonvested awards recognized as they occur. Any tax benefit or deficiency is recorded as income tax benefit or expense in the period the shares vest. Excess tax benefits are classified, along with other income tax cash flows, as an operating activity. The Company issues restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards which vest over a one- or three-year period during which time, the employee or director accrues or receives dividends and may have full voting rights depending on the terms of the grant.

***Earnings Per Share:*** Earnings per common share is computed under the two-class method. Pursuant to the two-class method, non-vested stock-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities and are included in the computation of earnings per share. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Application of the two-class method resulted in the equivalent earnings per share to the treasury method.

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period, excluding outstanding participating securities. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the weighted average number of shares determined for the basic earnings per common share computation plus the dilutive effect of stock compensation, using the treasury stock method.

***Comprehensive Income:*** Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. In addition, certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, unrealized gains and losses on interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges and changes in fair value of junior subordinated debentures related to instrument specific credit risk, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, and such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income which is reported in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

***Reclassification:*** Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years' consolidated financial statements and/or schedules to conform to the current year's presentation. These reclassifications may have an impact on certain reported amounts and ratios for the prior periods. These reclassifications had no effect on retained earnings or net income as previously presented and the effect of these reclassifications is considered immaterial.

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**Note 2: ACCOUNTING STANDARDS RECENTLY ISSUED OR ADOPTED**

*Interim Reporting: Narrow-Scope Improvements (Subtopic 270-10)*

In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements. The amendments in this ASU clarify the applicability of Topic 270, enhance the navigability of interim reporting requirements, and consolidate existing interim disclosure guidance. The amendments specify the form and content of interim financial statements, provide a comprehensive list of required interim disclosures, and introduce a disclosure principle requiring entities to disclose events occurring after the most recent annual reporting period that have a material impact on the entity. The ASU does not change the fundamental nature or scope of interim reporting requirements.

This ASU is effective for all entities for interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The amendments may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to any periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating this ASU but does not expect its adoption to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

*Derivatives and Hedging: Hedge Accounting Improvements (Subtopic 815-20)*

In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-09, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Hedge Accounting Improvements. The amendments in this ASU are intended to clarify certain aspects of the guidance on hedge accounting and to address several incremental hedge accounting issues arising from the global reference rate reform initiative. The update clarifies and expands guidance in several areas, including allowing groups of forecasted transactions to be hedged based on "similar" rather than "shared" risk exposure, offering greater flexibility in applying cash flow hedges. Overall, the amendments respond to stakeholder concerns following ASU 2017-12 and address complexities arising from global reference-rate reform, ultimately facilitating the achievement and maintenance of hedge accounting for highly effective hedging relationships.

This ASU is effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted on any date on or after the issuance of this ASU. The Company is currently evaluating this ASU but does not expect its adoption to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

*Financial Instruments—Credit Losses: Purchased Loans (Topic 310-10):* 

In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-08, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Purchased Loans. The amendments in this ASU are intended to simplify and improve the accounting for acquired loans by expanding the use of the gross-up approach, previously limited to purchased credit-deteriorated (PCD) assets, to a new category of purchased seasoned loans, which encompasses certain acquired non-PCD loans. Under this approach, entities recognize an allowance for expected credit losses at acquisition with a corresponding increase to the asset's amortized cost basis, eliminating Day-1 credit loss expense and promoting greater comparability across acquisitions. This change aims to enhance comparability, consistency, and better reflect the economics of acquiring financial assets.

This ASU is effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted in an interim or annual reporting period in which financial statements have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. This ASU will impact loans acquired in future periods following adoption.

*Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)*

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. The amendments in this ASU are intended to modernize the guidance for accounting software costs that are accounted for under Subtopic 350-40 and remove all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages. This increases the operability of the cost recognition guidance by considering different methods of software development. The ASU requires that an entity begin capitalizing software costs when both of the following conditions have been met: management has authorized and committed to funding the software project; and it is probable that the project will be completed; and the software will be used to perform the function intended (referred to as the "probable-to-complete recognition threshold"). In addition, this ASU clarifies disclosure requirements for Internal-Use Software.

This ASU is effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. The amendments may be applied using the prospective method, the modified transition approach, or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating this ASU but does not expect its adoption to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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*Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40)*

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, *Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.* The amendments in the ASU require public companies to disclose, in the notes to financial statements, specified information about certain costs and expenses at each interim and annual reporting period. Specifically, they will be required to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Disclose the amounts of (a) purchases of inventory; (b) employee compensation; (c) depreciation; (d) intangible asset amortization; and (e) depreciation, depletion, and amortization recognized as part of oil- and gas-producing activities (or other amounts of depletion expense) included in each relevant expense caption.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Include certain amounts that are already required to be disclosed under GAAP in the same disclosure as the other disaggregation requirements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Disclose a qualitative description of the amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Disclose the total amount of selling expenses and, in annual reporting periods, an entity's definition of selling expenses.

This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The amendments should be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect this ASU to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

**Note 3: SECURITIES**

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of securities at December 31, 2025 and 2024, are summarized as follows (in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value |
| Available-for-Sale: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government and agency obligations | $6454 | $— | $(311) | $6143 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal bonds | 169386 | 1070 | (26999) | 143457 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate bonds | 115982 | 4646 | (2839) | 117789 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed or related securities | 1827227 | 2313 | (233208) | 1596332 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset-backed securities | 152422 | 162 | (44) | 152540 |
|  | $2271471 | $8191 | $(263401) | $2016261 |

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Allowance for Credit Losses |
| Held-to-Maturity: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government and agency obligations | $262 | $— | $(2) | $260 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal bonds | 430571 | 34 | (56311) | 374149 | (145) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate bonds | 2544 |  |  | 2398 | (146) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed or related securities | 528110 |  | (90249) | 437861 |  |
|  | $961487 | $34 | $(146562) | $814668 | $(291) |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value |
| Available-for-Sale: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government and agency obligations | $8492 | $— | $(559) | $7933 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal bonds | 153982 | 453 | (30453) | 123982 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate bonds | 131379 | 100 | (6489) | 124990 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed or related securities | 1995805 | 383 | (319340) | 1676848 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset-backed securities | 170604 | 155 | (1) | 170758 |
|  | $2460262 | $1091 | $(356842) | $2104511 |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Allowance for Credit Losses |
| Held-to-Maturity: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government and agency obligations | $302 | $— | $(4) | $298 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal bonds | 438196 | 36 | (62809) | 375280 | (143) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate bonds | 2658 |  | (6) | 2498 | (154) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed or related securities | 560705 |  | (113253) | 447452 |  |
|  | $1001861 | $36 | $(176072) | $825528 | $(297) |

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Accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities was $4.1 million and $4.2 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and was $8.3 million and $9.0 million on available-for-sale debt securities at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Accrued interest receivable on securities is reported in accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and is excluded from the calculation of the allowance for credit losses.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the gross unrealized losses and the fair value for securities—available-for-sale aggregated by the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position were as follows (in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Less Than 12 Months | Less Than 12 Months | 12 Months or More | 12 Months or More | Total | Total |
| | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses |
| Available-for-Sale: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government and agency obligations | $— | $— | $6143 | $(311) | $6143 | $(311) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal bonds |  |  | 94038 | (26999) | 94038 | (26999) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate bonds | 11238 | (31) | 50000 | (2808) | 61238 | (2839) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed or related securities | 50803 | (46) | 1395325 | (233162) | 1446128 | (233208) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset-backed securities | 10000 | (44) |  |  | 10000 | (44) |
|  | $72041 | $(121) | $1545506 | $(263280) | $1617547 | $(263401) |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Less Than 12 Months | Less Than 12 Months | 12 Months or More | 12 Months or More | Total | Total |
| | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses |
| Available-for-Sale: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government and agency obligations | $— | $— | $7933 | $(559) | $7933 | $(559) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal bonds | 15497 | (287) | 91156 | (30166) | 106653 | (30453) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate bonds | 2541 | (59) | 96763 | (6430) | 99304 | (6489) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed or related securities | 44749 | (524) | 1552613 | (318816) | 1597362 | (319340) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset-backed securities | 20000 | (1) |  |  | 20000 | (1) |
|  | $82787 | $(871) | $1748465 | $(355971) | $1831252 | $(356842) |

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At December 31, 2025, there were 175 securities—available-for-sale with unrealized losses, compared to 201 at December 31, 2024. Management does not believe that any individual unrealized loss as of December 31, 2025 or 2024 resulted from credit loss. The decline in fair market value of these securities was generally due to changes in interest rates and changes in market-desired spreads subsequent to their purchase.

The following table presents gross gains and losses on sales and partial calls of securities—available-for-sale (in thousands):

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| | For the Year Ended December 31, | For the Year Ended December 31, | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Available-for-Sale: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross Gains | $— | $36 | $383 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross Losses | (1211) | (5529) | (19625) |
| Balance, end of the period | $(1211) | $(5493) | $(19242) |

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There were no securities—available-for-sale in a nonaccrual status at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The Company did not sell any held-to-maturity securities during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. There were no securities—held-to-maturity in a nonaccrual status at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The following table presents the amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities at December 31, 2025, by contractual maturity and does not reflect any required periodic payments (in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because some securities may be called or prepaid with or without call or prepayment penalties.

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Available-for-Sale | Available-for-Sale | Held-to-Maturity | Held-to-Maturity |
| | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value |
| Maturing within one year | $17113 | $17030 | $7338 | $7178 |
| Maturing after one year through five years | 182701 | 169475 | 11542 | 11392 |
| Maturing after five years through 10 years | 276335 | 264077 | 33879 | 32607 |
| Maturing after 10 years | 1795322 | 1565679 | 908728 | 763491 |
|  | $2271471 | $2016261 | $961487 | $814668 |

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The following table presents, as of December 31, 2025, investment securities which were pledged to secure borrowings, public deposits or other obligations as permitted or required by law (in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Carrying Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value |
| Purpose or beneficiary: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State and local governments public deposits | $295566 | $308053 | $266266 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swap counterparties | 947 | 947 | 807 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase transaction accounts | 202906 | 202906 | 167373 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 2470 | 2470 | 2230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total pledged securities | $501889 | $514376 | $436676 |

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The Company monitors the credit quality of held-to-maturity debt securities using credit ratings which are reviewed and updated quarterly. The Company's non-rated held-to-maturity debt securities are primarily United States government-sponsored enterprise debentures carrying minimal to no credit risk. The non-rated corporate bonds primarily consist of Community Reinvestment Act related bonds secured by loan instruments from low to moderate income borrowers. The remaining non-rated held-to-maturity debt securities balance is comprised of local municipal debt from within the Company's geographic footprint and is monitored through quarterly or annual financial review. This municipal debt is predominately essential service or unlimited general obligation backed debt. The following tables summarize the amortized cost of held-to-maturity debt securities by credit rating at December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | U.S. Government and agency obligations | Municipal bonds | Corporate bonds | Mortgage-backed or related securities | Total |
| AAA/AA/A | $— | $422275 | $500 | $15969 | $438744 |
| Not Rated | 262 | 8296 | 2044 | 512141 | 522743 |
|  | $262 | $430571 | $2544 | $528110 | $961487 |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | U.S. Government and agency obligations | Municipal bonds | Corporate bonds | Mortgage-backed or related securities | Total |
| AAA/AA/A | $— | $430158 | $500 | $16218 | $446876 |
| Not Rated | 302 | 8038 | 2158 | 544487 | 554985 |
|  | $302 | $438196 | $2658 | $560705 | $1001861 |

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The following tables present the activity in the allowance for credit losses for held-to-maturity debt securities by major type for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

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| Allowance for credit losses – securities | Municipal bonds | Corporate bonds | Total |
| Balance, January 1, 2023 | $183 | $196 | $379 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recapture of provision for credit losses | (26) | (45) | (71) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries |  | 24 | 24 |
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | 157 | 175 | 332 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recapture of provision for credit losses | (14) | (46) | (60) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries |  | 25 | 25 |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | 143 | 154 | 297 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recapture of provision (recapture) for credit losses | 2 | (17) | (15) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries |  | 9 | 9 |
| Balance, December 31, 2025 | $145 | $146 | $291 |

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**Note 4: LOANS RECEIVABLE AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES**

The following table presents the loans receivable at December 31, 2025 and 2024, by class (dollars in thousands):

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| | Amount | Percent of Total | Amount | Percent of Total |
| Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $1138298 | 10% | $1027426 | 9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment properties | 1701413 | 15 | 1623672 | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small balance CRE | 1212357 | 10 | 1213792 | 11 |
| Multifamily real estate | 850789 | 7 | 894425 | 8 |
| Construction, land and land development: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 156021 | 1 | 122362 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multifamily construction | 514330 | 5 | 513706 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family construction | 607447 | 5 | 514220 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and land development | 433678 | 4 | 369663 | 3 |
| Commercial business: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business | 1225108 | 11 | 1318333 | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business scored | 1187360 | 10 | 1104117 | 10 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 353152 | 3 | 340280 | 3 |
| One- to four-family residential | 1573191 | 13 | 1591260 | 14 |
| Consumer: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit | 679489 | 5 | 625680 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—other | 89054 | 1 | 95720 | 1 |
| Total loans | 11721687 | 100% | 11354656 | 100% |
| Less allowance for credit losses – loans | (160276) |  | (155521) |  |
| Net loans | $11561411 |  | $11199135 |  |

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Loan amounts are net of unearned loan fees in excess of unamortized costs of $16.5 million as of December 31, 2025, and $15.5 million as of December 31, 2024. Net loans include net discounts on acquired loans of $2.4 million and $3.5 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Net loans does not include accrued interest receivable. Accrued interest receivable on loans was $48.2 million as of December 31, 2025, and $47.7 million as of December 31, 2024, and was reported in accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had pledged $8.2 billion and $7.9 billion of loans as collateral for FHLB and other borrowings, respectively.

The Company's loans to directors, executive officers and related entities are on substantially the same terms and underwriting as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with unrelated persons and do not involve more than normal risk of collectability. These loans had balances of $657,600 and $682,600 at December 31, 2025 and 2024 respectively.

*Purchased credit-deteriorated and purchased non-credit-deteriorated loans.* Loans purchased or acquired in business combinations are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Acquired loans are evaluated upon acquisition and classified as either purchased credit-deteriorated (PCD) or purchased non-credit-deteriorated. There were no PCD loans at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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*Troubled Loan Modifications.* Occasionally, the Company offers modifications of loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty by providing principal forgiveness, interest rate reductions, other-than-insignificant payment delays, term extensions or any combination of these. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amount of the forgiveness is charged-off against the allowance for credit losses - loans. Upon the Company's determination that a modified loan (or portion of a loan) has subsequently been deemed uncollectible, the loan (or a portion of the loan) is charged off. Therefore, the amortized cost basis of the loan is reduced by the uncollectible amount and the allowance for credit losses - loans is adjusted by the same amount. The allowance for credit losses on modified loans is measured using similar credit loss estimation methods used to determine the allowance for credit losses for all other loans held for investment. These methods incorporate the post-modification loan terms, as well as defaults and charge-offs associated with historical modified loans.

The following tables present the amortized cost basis and financial effect of loans that were experiencing financial difficulty and modified during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Term Extension | Total |
| Construction, land and land development: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multifamily construction | $13268 | $13268 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family construction | 4605 | 4605 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and land development | 1894 | 1894 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 5964 | 5964 |
| Total | $25731 | $25731 |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Payment Delay | Term Extension | Total |
| Commercial business | $2889 | $1480 | $4369 |
| Total | $2889 | $1480 | $4369 |

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The Company had commitments to lend additional amounts totaling $1.4 million to the borrowers included in the previous table as of December 31, 2025. The Company closely monitors the performance of loans that are modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. As of December 31, 2025, there were no loans past due or on nonaccrual status that had been modified in the previous 12 months. The following table presents the performance, as of December 31, 2024, of loans that had been modified in the previous 12 months (in thousands).

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | 30-59 Days Past Due | 60-89 Days Past Due | 90 Days or More Past Due | Nonaccrual | Total |
| Commercial business | $— | $— | $— | $2889 | $2889 |
| Total | $— | $— | $— | $2889 | $2889 |

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The following tables present the financial effect of the loan modifications presented above for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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| | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** |
| | Weighted Average Term Extension<br>(in months) |
| Construction, land and land development: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multifamily construction | 9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family construction | 15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and land development | 3 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 12 |

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| | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
| | | Weighted Average Payment Delay Period <br>(in months) | Weighted-Average Term Extension <br>(in months) |
| Commercial business | | 9 | 3 |

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*Credit Quality Indicators*: To appropriately and effectively manage the ongoing credit quality of the Company's loan portfolio, Management has implemented a risk-rating or loan grading system for its loans. The system is a tool to evaluate portfolio asset quality throughout each applicable loan's life as an asset of the Company. Generally, loans are risk rated on an aggregate borrower/relationship basis with individual loans sharing similar ratings. There are some instances when specific situations relating to individual loans will provide the basis for different risk ratings within the aggregate relationship. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 9. A description of the general characteristics of these categories is shown below.

*Overall Risk Rating Definitions*: Risk ratings contain both qualitative and quantitative measurements and take into account the financial strength of a borrower and the structure of the loan. Consequently, the definitions are to be applied in the context of each lending transaction and judgment must also be used to determine the appropriate risk rating, as it is not unusual for a loan to exhibit characteristics of more than one risk-rating category. Consideration for the final rating is centered on the borrower's ability to repay, in a timely fashion, both principal and interest. The Company's risk-rating and loan grading policies are reviewed and approved annually. There were no material changes in the risk-rating or loan grading system for the periods presented.

<u>Risk Ratings 1-5: Pass</u>

Credits with risk ratings of 1 to 5 meet the definition of a pass risk rating. The strength of credits varies within the pass risk ratings, ranging from a risk rated 1 being an exceptional credit to a risk rated 5 being an acceptable credit that requires a more than normal level of supervision.

<u>Risk Rating 6: Special Mention</u>

A credit with potential weaknesses that deserves Management's close attention is risk rated a 6. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses will result in deterioration in the capacity to repay debt. A key distinction between Special Mention and Substandard is that in a Special Mention credit, there are identified weaknesses that pose potential risk(s) to the repayment sources, versus well defined weaknesses that pose risk(s) to the repayment sources. Assets in this category are expected to be in this category no more than 9-12 months as the potential weaknesses in the credit are resolved.

<u>Risk Rating 7: Substandard</u>

A credit with well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the ability to repay in full is risk rated a 7. These credits are inadequately protected by either the sound net worth and payment capacity of the borrower or the value of pledged collateral. These are credits with a distinct possibility of loss. Loans headed for foreclosure and/or legal action due to deterioration are rated 7 or worse.

<u>Risk Rating 8: Doubtful</u>

A credit with an extremely high probability of loss is risk rated 8. These credits have all the same critical weaknesses that are found in a substandard loan; however, the weaknesses are elevated to the point that, based upon current information, collection or liquidation in full is improbable. While some loss on doubtful credits is expected, pending events may make the amount and timing of any loss indeterminable. In these situations, taking the loss is inappropriate until the outcome of the pending event is clear.

<u>Risk Rating 9: Loss</u>

A credit that is considered to be currently uncollectible or of such little value that it is no longer a viable bank asset is risk rated 9. Losses should be taken in the accounting period in which the credit is determined to be uncollectible. Taking a loss does not mean that a credit has absolutely no recovery or salvage value but, rather, it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off the credit, even though partial recovery may occur in the future.

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The following tables present the Company's portfolio of risk-rated loans by class and by grade as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands). In addition, the tables include the gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2025. Revolving loans that are converted to term loans are treated as new originations in the table below and are presented by year of origination. Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of the most recent renewal or extension.

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| By class: | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | Prior | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| Commercial real estate - owner occupied |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $199049 | $205626 | $171690 | $105779 | $135162 | $226813 | $61016 | $1105135 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  | 558 |  | 9603 |  | 2806 |  | 12967 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  | 288 | 8534 |  | 11374 |  | 20196 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Commercial real estate - owner occupied | $199049 | $206184 | $171978 | $123916 | $135162 | $240993 | $61016 | $1138298 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Commercial real estate - investment properties |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $296157 | $106127 | $131328 | $209997 | $241372 | $642420 | $63376 | $1690777 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  | 6652 |  | 6652 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  | 3984 |  | 3984 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Commercial real estate - investment properties | $296157 | $106127 | $131328 | $209997 | $241372 | $653056 | $63376 | $1701413 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Multifamily real estate |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $44775 | $89961 | $89370 | $233563 | $168171 | $221236 | $1671 | $848747 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  | 2042 |  | 2042 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Multifamily real estate | $44775 | $89961 | $89370 | $233563 | $168171 | $223278 | $1671 | $850789 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| By class: | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | Prior | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| Commercial construction |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $61803 | $36567 | $35243 | $21666 | $— | $— | $— | $155279 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  | 742 |  |  | 742 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Commercial construction | $61803 | $36567 | $35243 | $21666 | $742 | $— | $— | $156021 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Multifamily construction |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $190491 | $180871 | $109466 | $— | $— | $— | $9126 | $489954 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention | 5100 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5100 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 19276 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 19276 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Multifamily construction | $214867 | $180871 | $109466 | $— | $— | $— | $9126 | $514330 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| One- to four- family construction |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $494781 | $82237 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $22919 | $599937 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention | 2381 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2381 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 4391 |  | 738 |  |  |  |  | 5129 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total One- to four- family construction | $501553 | $82237 | $738 | $— | $— | $— | $22919 | $607447 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| By class: | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | Prior | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| Land and land development |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $223638 | $104496 | $31388 | $23470 | $18588 | $16033 | $7156 | $424769 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention | 4472 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4472 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 638 | 468 | 1338 | 1286 | 99 | 608 |  | 4437 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Land and land development | $228748 | $104964 | $32726 | $24756 | $18687 | $16641 | $7156 | $433678 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $218 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $218 |
| Commercial business |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $206830 | $114469 | $82152 | $126537 | $68700 | $252020 | $290225 | $1140933 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  | 213 |  |  | 44672 | 44885 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 17131 | 2648 | 2498 | 1264 | 901 | 3357 | 11491 | 39290 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Commercial business | $223961 | $117117 | $84650 | $128014 | $69601 | $255377 | $346388 | $1225108 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $1941 | $908 | $— | $18 | $164 | $567 | $3598 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $17455 | $12989 | $34593 | $20096 | $21745 | $58558 | $142528 | $307964 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention | 388 |  |  | 648 |  | 3289 | 319 | 4644 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 6289 | 74 | 4445 | 8424 | 1560 | 11565 | 8187 | 40544 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | $24132 | $13063 | $39038 | $29168 | $23305 | $73412 | $151034 | $353152 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $— | $730 | $361 | $— | $1325 | $— | $2416 |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| By class: | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| Commercial real estate - owner occupied |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $188895 | $171046 | $120470 | $152940 | $107495 | $174221 | $56699 | $971766 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention | 2452 |  |  |  | 9444 |  | 1997 | 13893 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  | 292 | 22020 | 2182 |  | 17273 |  | 41767 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Commercial real estate - owner occupied | $191347 | $171338 | $142490 | $155122 | $116939 | $191494 | $58696 | $1027426 |
| Commercial real estate - investment properties |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $128132 | $144473 | $209107 | $270202 | $142808 | $659253 | $51925 | $1605900 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  | 2649 | 2027 | 4676 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  | 5724 |  |  | 7372 |  | 13096 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Commercial real estate - investment properties | $128132 | $144473 | $214831 | $270202 | $142808 | $669274 | $53952 | $1623672 |
| Multifamily real estate |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $124675 | $87955 | $206373 | $205964 | $94637 | $170235 | $2461 | $892300 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  | 2125 |  | 2125 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Multifamily real estate | $124675 | $87955 | $206373 | $205964 | $94637 | $172360 | $2461 | $894425 |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| By class: | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| Commercial construction |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $75095 | $34032 | $12481 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $121608 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  | 754 |  |  |  | 754 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Commercial construction | $75095 | $34032 | $12481 | $754 | $— | $— | $— | $122362 |
| Multifamily construction |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $151244 | $226411 | $121706 | $— | $— | $— | $14345 | $513706 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Multifamily construction | $151244 | $226411 | $121706 | $— | $— | $— | $14345 | $513706 |
| One- to four- family construction |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $445602 | $50521 | $10744 | $— | $— | $— | $322 | $507189 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 6293 | 738 |  |  |  |  |  | 7031 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total One- to four- family construction | $451895 | $51259 | $10744 | $— | $— | $— | $322 | $514220 |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| By class: | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| Land and land development |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $197490 | $85344 | $33283 | $22897 | $9575 | $13871 | $1106 | $363566 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 3764 | 1098 | 396 | 277 | 562 |  |  | 6097 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Land and land development | $201254 | $86442 | $33679 | $23174 | $10137 | $13871 | $1106 | $369663 |
| Commercial business |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $168794 | $129476 | $186001 | $97590 | $108881 | $192416 | $365770 | $1248928 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention | 241 |  | 657 | 818 |  | 727 | 12022 | 14465 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 2889 | 1714 | 547 | 947 | 3214 | 2274 | 43355 | 54940 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Commercial business | $171924 | $131190 | $187205 | $99355 | $112095 | $195417 | $421147 | $1318333 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass | $22330 | $40228 | $19475 | $22117 | $12746 | $53884 | $127755 | $298535 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  | 670 |  |  |  | 6684 | 7354 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 1962 | 8980 | 9999 | 1183 | 3367 | 8850 | 50 | 34391 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | $24292 | $49208 | $30144 | $23300 | $16113 | $62734 | $134489 | $340280 |

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The following tables present the Company's portfolio of non-risk-rated loans by class and delinquency status as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands). In addition, the tables include the gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2025. Revolving loans that are converted to term loans are treated as new originations in the table below and are presented by year of origination. Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of the most recent renewal or extension.

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| By class: | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | Prior | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| Small balance CRE |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Past Due Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $103382 | $72801 | $85106 | $198097 | $206554 | $543983 | $— | $1209923 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30-59 Days Past Due |  |  |  | 1283 |  | 113 |  | 1396 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60-89 Days Past Due |  |  |  |  |  | 513 |  | 513 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 Days + Past Due |  |  | 66 |  | 459 |  |  | 525 |
| Total Small balance CRE | $103382 | $72801 | $85172 | $199380 | $207013 | $544609 | $— | $1212357 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Small business scored |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Past Due Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $228509 | $185753 | $146606 | $201580 | $125471 | $152648 | $140156 | $1180723 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30-59 Days Past Due | 53 | 122 | 122 | 2394 | 195 | 1403 | 167 | 4456 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60-89 Days Past Due | 131 |  | 135 | 353 | 6 |  | 152 | 777 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 Days + Past Due |  |  | 532 | 239 | 226 | 407 |  | 1404 |
| Total Small business scored | $228693 | $185875 | $147395 | $204566 | $125898 | $154458 | $140475 | $1187360 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $75 | $181 | $862 | $623 | $149 | $60 | $— | $1950 |
| One- to four- family residential |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Past Due Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $111613 | $193605 | $281207 | $496857 | $225148 | $230488 | $— | $1538918 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30-59 Days Past Due |  | 1695 | 3034 | 2228 | 1325 | 1433 |  | 9715 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60-89 Days Past Due |  | 1911 |  | 1315 | 453 | 1455 |  | 5134 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 Days + Past Due | 357 | 4170 | 3079 | 5022 | 4421 | 2375 |  | 19424 |
| Total One- to four- family residential | $111970 | $201381 | $287320 | $505422 | $231347 | $235751 | $— | $1573191 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $13 | $— | $13 |

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| By class: | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | Prior | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Past Due Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $3526 | $2138 | $2781 | $6796 | $2719 | $8126 | $646536 | $672622 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30-59 Days Past Due |  |  | 360 | 908 | 536 | 160 | 1853 | 3817 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60-89 Days Past Due |  |  | 208 | 345 |  | 300 |  | 853 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 Days + Past Due |  | 100 | 669 | 345 |  | 1083 |  | 2197 |
| Total Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit | $3526 | $2238 | $4018 | $8394 | $3255 | $9669 | $648389 | $679489 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Consumer-other |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Past Due Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $11532 | $5810 | $3783 | $20899 | $6145 | $19294 | $21054 | $88517 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30-59 Days Past Due |  | 6 | 45 | 31 |  | 94 | 151 | 327 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60-89 Days Past Due |  | 11 | 10 |  | 10 | 17 | 77 | 125 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 Days + Past Due |  |  |  | 51 |  | 34 |  | 85 |
| Total Consumer-other | $11532 | $5827 | $3838 | $20981 | $6155 | $19439 | $21282 | $89054 |
| Current period gross charge-offs | $21 | $18 | $57 | $89 | $50 | $189 | $1195 | $1619 |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| By class: | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| Small balance CRE |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Past Due Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $66708 | $87829 | $198461 | $209983 | $166244 | $484567 | $— | $1213792 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30-59 Days Past Due |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60-89 Days Past Due |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 Days + Past Due |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Small balance CRE | $66708 | $87829 | $198461 | $209983 | $166244 | $484567 | $— | $1213792 |
| Small business scored |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Past Due Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $209692 | $172327 | $236769 | $146220 | $69795 | $123250 | $139836 | $1097889 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30-59 Days Past Due | 16 | 62 | 1084 | 650 | 104 | 523 | 523 | 2962 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60-89 Days Past Due |  | 823 | 75 | 252 |  | 88 | 30 | 1268 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 Days + Past Due |  | 135 | 1349 | 343 | 5 | 166 |  | 1998 |
| Total Small business scored | $209708 | $173347 | $239277 | $147465 | $69904 | $124027 | $140389 | $1104117 |
| One- to four- family residential |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Past Due Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $219254 | $306523 | $537271 | $246070 | $51761 | $207017 | $— | $1567896 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30-59 Days Past Due | 1743 | 1731 | 2733 | 762 | 469 | 1818 |  | 9256 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60-89 Days Past Due | 533 | 570 | 1635 | 270 | 442 | 1099 |  | 4549 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 Days + Past Due |  | 2000 | 2459 | 2983 | 1156 | 961 |  | 9559 |
| Total One- to four- family residential | $221530 | $310824 | $544098 | $250085 | $53828 | $210895 | $— | $1591260 |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Term Loans by Year of Origination | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| By class: | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving Loans | Total Loans |
| Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Past Due Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $4551 | $975 | $6884 | $1964 | $2243 | $6582 | $595115 | $618314 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30-59 Days Past Due |  | 100 | 1571 | 98 |  | 335 | 1532 | 3636 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60-89 Days Past Due |  |  | 237 | 561 |  | 384 | 136 | 1318 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 Days + Past Due |  | 766 | 247 | 190 | 190 | 1019 |  | 2412 |
| Total Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit | $4551 | $1841 | $8939 | $2813 | $2433 | $8320 | $596783 | $625680 |
| Consumer-other |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Past Due Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $9329 | $6333 | $25334 | $8243 | $5390 | $17374 | $23185 | $95188 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30-59 Days Past Due | 5 |  | 54 |  | 3 | 88 | 166 | 316 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60-89 Days Past Due | 2 | 15 | 20 | 39 |  | 1 | 94 | 171 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 Days + Past Due |  |  | 45 |  |  |  |  | 45 |
| Total Consumer-other | $9336 | $6348 | $25453 | $8282 | $5393 | $17463 | $23445 | $95720 |

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The following tables provide the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands). Our collateral dependent loans presented in the tables below have no significant concentrations by property type or location.

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Real Estate | Equipment | Inventory | Total |
| Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small balance CRE | $460 | $— | $— | $460 |
| Construction, land and land development: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family construction | 2006 |  |  | 2006 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and land development | 1970 |  |  | 1970 |
| Commercial business: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business | 715 |  | 1460 | 2175 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business scored | 239 |  |  | 239 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 3064 | 1491 |  | 4555 |
| One- to four-family residential | 12466 |  |  | 12466 |
| Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit | 252 |  |  | 252 |
| Total | $21172 | $1491 | $1460 | $24123 |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Real Estate | Accounts Receivable | Equipment | Inventory | Total |
| Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $2182 | $— | $— | $— | $2182 |
| Construction, land and land development: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family construction | 1834 |  |  |  | 1834 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and land development | 1622 |  |  |  | 1622 |
| Commercial business |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business |  | 1789 | 1660 | 427 | 3876 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business scored | 623 |  |  |  | 623 |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 5013 |  | 3447 |  | 8460 |
| One- to four-family residential | 5374 |  |  |  | 5374 |
| Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit | 977 |  |  |  | 977 |
| Total | $17625 | $1789 | $5107 | $427 | $24948 |

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The following tables provide additional detail on the age analysis of the Company's past due loans as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | 30-59 Days Past Due | 60-89 Days Past Due | 90 Days or More Past Due | Total Past Due | Current | Total Loans | Non-accrual with no Allowance | Total Non-accrual <sup>(1)</sup> | Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing |
| Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $260 | $— | $— | $260 | $1138038 | $1138298 | $— | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment properties |  |  |  |  | 1701413 | 1701413 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small balance CRE | 1396 | 513 | 525 | 2434 | 1209923 | 1212357 | 459 | 525 |  |
| Multifamily real estate |  |  |  |  | 850789 | 850789 |  |  |  |
| Construction, land and land development: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction |  |  |  |  | 156021 | 156021 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multifamily construction |  |  |  |  | 514330 | 514330 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family construction | 289 |  | 2007 | 2296 | 605151 | 607447 | 738 | 738 | 1268 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and land development | 623 | 517 | 3298 | 4438 | 429240 | 433678 | 1970 | 4437 |  |
| Commercial business: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business | 992 |  | 2813 | 3805 | 1221303 | 1225108 | 716 | 3390 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business scored | 4456 | 777 | 1404 | 6637 | 1180723 | 1187360 | 239 | 3361 |  |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland |  |  | 1546 | 1546 | 351606 | 353152 | 1490 | 4609 |  |
| One- to four-family residential | 9715 | 5134 | 19424 | 34273 | 1538918 | 1573191 | 10272 | 19855 | 2698 |
| Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit | 3817 | 853 | 2197 | 6867 | 672622 | 679489 | 252 | 4559 | 114 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—other | 327 | 125 | 85 | 537 | 88517 | 89054 |  | 51 | 34 |
| Total | $21875 | $7919 | $33299 | $63093 | $11658594 | $11721687 | $16136 | $41525 | $4114 |

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | 30-59 Days Past Due | 60-89 Days Past Due | 90 Days or More Past Due | Total Past Due | Current | Total Loans | Non-accrual with no Allowance | Total Non-accrual <sup>(1)</sup> | Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing |
| Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $— | $— | $2182 | $2182 | $1025244 | $1027426 | $— | $2182 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment properties |  |  |  |  | 1623672 | 1623672 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small balance CRE |  |  |  |  | 1213792 | 1213792 |  | 4 |  |
| Multifamily real estate |  |  |  |  | 894425 | 894425 |  |  |  |
| Construction, land and land development: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 754 |  |  | 754 | 121608 | 122362 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multifamily construction |  |  |  |  | 513706 | 513706 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One- to four-family construction |  |  | 738 | 738 | 513482 | 514220 | 1834 | 1834 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and land development | 1600 | 796 | 1568 | 3964 | 365699 | 369663 | 1622 | 2129 |  |
| Commercial business: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial business | 2025 |  | 1012 | 3037 | 1315296 | 1318333 | 123 | 4103 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business scored | 2962 | 1268 | 1998 | 6228 | 1097889 | 1104117 | 623 | 2964 |  |
| Agricultural business, including secured by farmland | 190 |  | 7077 | 7267 | 333013 | 340280 | 4829 | 8485 |  |
| One- to four-family residential | 9256 | 4549 | 9559 | 23364 | 1567896 | 1591260 | 5374 | 10016 | 369 |
| Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit | 3636 | 1318 | 2412 | 7366 | 618314 | 625680 | 977 | 4790 | 35 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer—other | 316 | 171 | 45 | 532 | 95188 | 95720 |  | 45 |  |
| Total | $20739 | $8102 | $26591 | $55432 | $11299224 | $11354656 | $15382 | $36552 | $404 |

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Management estimates the allowance for credit losses using relevant information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Management considers qualitative and environmental (QE) factors for each loan category to adjust for differences between the historical periods used to calculate historical loss rates and expected conditions over the remaining lives of the loans in the portfolio. Management uses a scale to assign QE factor adjustments based on the level of estimated impact which requires significant judgment. As of December 31, 2025, , Management evaluated each qualitative factor and concluded that the models adequately reflected the significant changes in credit conditions and overall portfolio risk. The qualitative adjustments in the allowance for credit losses during 2025 were primarily related to environmental, forecast model, financial capacity, collateral, maturity and concentration related factors. This evaluation resulted in a 10 basis-point increase in the consumer loan category, while all other loan categories experienced nominal changes in their qualitative factor adjustments.

The following tables provide the activity in the allowance for credit losses - loans by portfolio segment for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

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| | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** |
| | Commercial Real Estate | Multifamily Real Estate | Construction and Land | Commercial Business | Agricultural Business | One- to Four-Family Residential | Consumer | Total |
| Allowance for credit losses: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | $40830 | $10308 | $29038 | $38611 | $5727 | $20807 | $10200 | $155521 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision/(recapture) for credit losses | 575 | (503) | 5959 | 3612 | 2078 | (1515) | 1431 | 11637 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries | 194 |  | 729 | 1110 | 178 | 273 | 448 | 2932 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge-offs |  |  | (218) | (5548) | (2416) | (13) | (1619) | (9814) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | $41599 | $9805 | $35508 | $37785 | $5567 | $19552 | $10460 | $160276 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loan charge offs as a percent of average outstanding loans during the period | —% | —% | —% | (0.04)% | (0.02)% | —% | (0.01)% | (0.06)% |

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| | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
| | Commercial Real Estate | Multifamily Real Estate | Construction and Land | Commercial Business | Agricultural Business | One- to Four-Family Residential | Consumer | Total |
| Allowance for credit losses: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | $44384 | $9326 | $28095 | $35464 | $3865 | $19271 | $9238 | $149643 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Recapture)/provision for credit losses | (5970) | 982 | 1093 | 7139 | 1558 | 1365 | 2396 | 8563 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries | 2767 |  |  | 1963 | 304 | 171 | 476 | 5681 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge-offs | (351) |  | (150) | (5955) |  |  | (1910) | (8366) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | $40830 | $10308 | $29038 | $38611 | $5727 | $20807 | $10200 | $155521 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loan recoveries (charge-offs) as a percent of average outstanding loans during the period | 0.02% | —% | —% | (0.04)% | —% | —% | (0.01)% | (0.02)% |

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| | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 |
| | Commercial Real Estate | Multifamily Real Estate | Construction and Land | Commercial Business | Agricultural Business | One- to Four-Family Residential | Consumer | Total |
| Allowance for credit losses: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning balance | $44086 | $7734 | $29171 | $33299 | $3475 | $14729 | $8971 | $141465 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Recapture)/provision for loan losses | (259) | 1592 | (16) | 3532 | 808 | 4354 | 1086 | 11097 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries | 557 |  | 29 | 1283 | 146 | 230 | 543 | 2788 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge-offs |  |  | (1089) | (2650) | (564) | (42) | (1362) | (5707) |
| Ending balance | $44384 | $9326 | $28095 | $35464 | $3865 | $19271 | $9238 | $149643 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loan recoveries (charge-offs) as a percent of average outstanding loans during the period | 0.01% | —% | (0.01)% | (0.01)% | —% | —% | (0.01)% | (0.03)% |

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**Note 5: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET**

Land, buildings and equipment owned by the Company and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2025 and 2024, are summarized as follows (in thousands):

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| | December 31 | December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 |
| Land | $25451 | $25616 |
| Buildings and leasehold improvements | 136827 | 144480 |
| Furniture and equipment | 147181 | 147595 |
|  | 309459 | 317691 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | (197937) | (193102) |
| Property and equipment, net | $111522 | $124589 |

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The Company had no properties held for sale that were included in land and buildings at December 31, 2025, and had $29,000 of properties held for sale that were included in land and buildings at December 31, 2024.

The Company's depreciation expense related to property and equipment was $16.4 million, $18.1 million and $17.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

**Note 6: DEPOSITS**

Deposits consist of the following at December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | December 31 | December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 |
| Non-interest-bearing checking | $4489839 | $4591543 |
| Interest-bearing checking | 2609080 | 2393864 |
| Regular savings accounts | 3723922 | 3478423 |
| Money market accounts | 1388001 | 1550896 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts | 7721003 | 7423183 |
| Certificates of deposit: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certificates of deposit greater than or equal to $250,000 | 528102 | 487515 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certificates of deposit less than $250,000 | 1004202 | 1012157 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total certificates of deposit | 1532304 | 1499672 |
| Total deposits | $13743146 | $13514398 |
| Included in total deposits: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Public fund transaction accounts | $373529 | $414413 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Public fund interest-bearing certificates | 34431 | 25423 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total public deposits | $407960 | $439836 |
| Total brokered deposits | $50002 | $50346 |

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Scheduled maturities and weighted average interest rates of certificates of deposits at December 31, 2025, are as follows (dollars in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Amount | Weighted Average Rate |
| Maturing in one year or less | $1481008 | 3.35% |
| Maturing after one year through two years | 35528 | 2.15 |
| Maturing after two years through three years | 8876 | 0.64 |
| Maturing after three years through four years | 2072 | 0.88 |
| Maturing after four years through five years | 4381 | 2.59 |
| Maturing after five years | 439 | 0.50 |
| Total certificates of deposit | $1532304 | 3.30% |

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**Note 7: ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK**

Utilizing a blanket pledge, qualifying loans receivable at December 31, 2025 and 2024, were pledged as security for FHLB borrowings and there were no securities pledged as collateral as of December 31, 2025 or 2024. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, FHLB advances were scheduled to mature as follows (dollars in thousands):

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| | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, |
| | **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 |
| | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate |
| Maturing in one year or less | $150000 | 3.98% | $290000 | 4.62% |
| Total FHLB advances | $150000 | 3.98% | $290000 | 4.62% |

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The maximum amount outstanding from the FHLB advances at any month end for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $565.0 million and $398.0 million, respectively. The average FHLB advances balance outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $126.6 million and $160.0 million, respectively. The average contractual interest rate on the FHLB advances for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 4.56% and 5.59%, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, the Bank has established a borrowing line with the FHLB to borrow up to 45% of its total assets, contingent on having sufficient qualifying collateral and ownership of FHLB stock. At December 31, 2025, under these credit facilities based on pledged collateral, the Bank had $3.65 billion of available credit capacity.

**Note 8: OTHER BORROWINGS**

*Repurchase Agreements:* At December 31, 2025, retail repurchase agreements were $107.7 million and had interest rates ranging from 0.05% to 3.44%. These repurchase agreements are secured by the pledge of certain mortgage-backed and agency securities with a carrying value of $202.9 million. The Bank has the right to pledge or sell these securities, but it must replace them with substantially the same securities. The Bank had no borrowings under wholesale repurchase agreements at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

*Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and fed fund lines:* The Bank periodically borrows funds on an overnight basis from the Federal Reserve Bank through the Borrower-In-Custody program. These borrowings are secured by a pledge of eligible loans. At December 31, 2025, based upon available unencumbered collateral, the Bank was eligible to borrow $1.55 billion from the Federal Reserve Bank. However, as of that date, as well as December 31, 2024, the Bank had no funds borrowed under this arrangement.

At December 31, 2025, the Bank had uncommitted federal funds lines of credit agreements with other financial institutions totaling $125.0 million. No balances were outstanding under these agreements as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. Availability of lines is subject to federal funds balances available for loan and continued borrower eligibility. These lines are intended to support short-term liquidity needs and the agreements may restrict consecutive day usage.

A summary of all other borrowings at December 31, 2025 and 2024, by the period remaining to maturity is as follows (dollars in thousands):

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| | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, |
| | **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 |
| | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate |
| Repurchase agreements: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maturing in one year or less | $107715 | 2.48% | $125257 | 1.98% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total year-end outstanding | $107715 | 2.48% | $125257 | 1.98% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average outstanding | $122784 | 2.24% | $164613 | 2.61% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maximum outstanding at any month-end | $138260 | n/a | $183928 | n/a |

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**Note 9: SUBORDINATED DEBT AND MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES**

At December 31, 2025, the Company had five wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts (the Trusts), which had issued $86.5 million of Trust Preferred Securities (TPS) to third parties, as well as $2.7 million of common capital securities, carried as other assets, which were issued to the Company. TPS and common capital securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates, as provided in the indentures, based on a spread over SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate). The Trusts used the proceeds from the offerings to purchase a like amount of junior subordinated debentures (the Debentures) of the Company. The Debentures are the sole assets of the Trusts. The Company's obligations under the debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the obligations of the Trusts. The TPS are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. The Company has the right to redeem the Debentures in whole on or after specific dates, at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, no debentures were redeemed. At December 31, 2025, the remaining Trusts comprised $86.5 million or 4.3% of the Company's total risk-based capital.

The following table is a summary of TPS at December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Name of Trust | Aggregate Liquidation Amount of Trust Preferred Securities | Aggregate Liquidation Amount of Common Capital Securities | Aggregate Principal Amount of Junior Subordinated Debentures | Stated Maturity <sup>(1)</sup> | Current Interest Rate | Reset Period | Interest Rate Spread <sup>(3)</sup> |
| Banner Capital Trust V | $25000 | $774 | $25774 | 2035 | 5.71% | Quarterly | Three-month SOFR + 1.83% |
| Banner Capital Trust VI | 25000 | 774 | 25774 | 2037 | 5.67 | Quarterly | Three-month SOFR + 1.88% |
| Banner Capital Trust VII | 25000 | 774 | 25774 | 2037 | 5.63 | Quarterly | Three-month SOFR + 1.64% |
| Greater Sacramento Bancorp Statutory Trust II | 4000 | 124 | 4124 | 2035 | 5.66 | Quarterly | Three-month SOFR + 1.94% |
| Mission Oaks Statutory Trust I | 7500 | 232 | 7732 | 2036 | 5.63 | Quarterly | Three-month SOFR + 1.91% |
| Total TPS liability at par | $86500 | $2678 | 89178 |  | 5.67% |  |  |
| Fair value adjustment <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  | (10027) |  |  |  |  |
| Total TPS liability at fair value <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  | $79151 |  |  |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> All of the Company's TPS are eligible for redemption.

<sup>(2)</sup> The Company has elected to use fair value accounting on the Debentures.

<sup>(3)</sup> The interest rate spread includes a 0.26% upward adjustment for the transition from LIBOR to SOFR.

On June 30, 2020, Banner issued and sold in an underwritten offering $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030 (Notes) at a public offering price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, resulting in net proceeds, after underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses, of approximately $98.1 million. The interest rate on the Notes was fixed at 5.00% for the first 5 years, after which the rate would reset to a floating rate based on a benchmark rate, which was expected to be the Three-Month Term SOFR, plus a spread of 489 basis points. The balance of our outstanding subordinated notes was paid off during the second quarter of 2025.

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**Note 10: INCOME TAXES**

The following table presents the components of the provision for income taxes included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

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| | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Current |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal | $24772 | $22648 | $28805 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State | 5790 | 7843 | 6296 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Current | 30562 | 30491 | 35101 |
| Deferred |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal | 13323 | 10567 | 7698 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State | (353) | (471) | 664 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Deferred | 12970 | 10096 | 8362 |
| Provision for income taxes | $43532 | $40587 | $43463 |

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The following table presents the reconciliation of the provision for income taxes based on the federal statutory rate to the actual effective rate by amount and percent for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):

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| | Year Ended December 31 | Year Ended December 31 | Year Ended December 31 | Year Ended December 31 |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
| | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| Federal income tax statutory rate | $50172 | 21.0% | $43992 | 21.0% |
| State income taxes, net of federal tax offset <sup>(1)</sup> | 3628 | 1.5 | 6174 | 3.0 |
| State audits and amended returns |  |  | 4 |  |
| Tax credits | (14211) | (5.9) | (9597) | (4.6) |
| Low income housing tax credit partnerships, net of amortization | 10653 | 4.5 | 6791 | 3.2 |
| Nontaxable and nondeductible items: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt interest | (7395) | (3.1) | (6914) | (3.3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment in life insurance | (2132) | (0.9) | (1930) | (0.9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 2817 | 1.1 | 2067 | 1.0 |
| Provision for income taxes and effective income tax rate | $43532 | 18.2% | $40587 | 19.4% |

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The following table presents the reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to the actual effective rate by percent for the year ended December 31, 2023:

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| | 2023 |
| | Percent |
| Federal income tax statutory rate | 21.0% |
| State Income taxes, net of federal tax offset | 2.6 |
| State audits and amended returns |  |
| Tax credits | (2.7) |
| Low income housing partnerships, net of amortization | 2.0 |
| Nontaxable and nondeductible items: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt interest | (3.6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment in life insurance | (0.9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 0.7 |
| Provision for income taxes and effective income tax rate | 19.1% |

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The following table presents income taxes paid (net of refunds received) for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 |
| U.S. federal | $25000 | $20000 |
| U.S. state and local: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;California | 4200 | 2705 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oregon | 1615 | 1215 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Idaho | 525 | 220 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Utah | 44 | 39 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Montana | 25 | 15 |
| Total | $31409 | $24194 |

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The following table reflects the effect of temporary differences that gave rise to the components of the net deferred tax asset as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | December 31 | December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 |
| Deferred tax assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loan loss and REO | $42131 | $41045 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred compensation | 23336 | 22983 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net operating loss carryforward | 8082 | 10482 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal and state tax credits | 758 | 758 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State net operating losses | 3526 | 3757 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loan discount | 628 | 379 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liability | 8589 | 10416 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized loss on securities—available-for-sale, net | 65837 | 87709 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 1528 | 1191 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deferred tax assets | 154415 | 178720 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation | (3101) | (3783) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred loan fees, servicing rights and loan origination costs | (12134) | (12575) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangibles | (2720) | (2922) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right of use asset | (7864) | (9583) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial instruments accounted for under fair value accounting | (825) | (815) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deferred tax liabilities | (26644) | (29678) |
| Deferred income tax asset | 127771 | 149042 |
| Valuation allowance | (184) | (184) |
| Deferred tax asset, net | $127587 | $148858 |

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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recognized or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment.

At December 31, 2025, the Company had federal net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards of approximately $38.5 million and state NOL carryforwards of $49.3 million, against which the Company has established a $184,000 valuation reserve. The federal and state NOL carryforwards, if unused, will expire by the end of 2034. The Company also had federal general business credit carryforwards at December 31, 2025, of $219,000, which will expire, if unused, by the end of 2031, and federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) credit carryforwards of $538,000, which are available to reduce future federal regular income taxes over an indefinite period.

At December 31, 2024, the Company had federal and state NOL carryforwards of approximately $49.9 million and $53.0 million, respectively, federal general business credit carryforwards of $219,000, and AMT credit carryforwards of approximately $538,000.

As a result of the Company's 2015 acquisition of Starbuck Bancshares, Inc., the Company experienced a change in control under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Section 382 limitations that applied to Starbuck Bancshares, Inc. continue to apply to the Company. The Section 382 limits the ability of a corporate taxpayer to use net operating loss carryforwards, general business credits, and recognized built-in-losses, on an annual basis, incurred prior to the change in control against income earned after the change in control. As a result of the Section 382 limitations, the Company is limited to utilizing $21.5 million (after the application of the Section 382 limitations carried over from Starbuck Bancshares, Inc.) on an annual basis (after the application of the Section 382 limitations carried over from Starbuck Bancshares, Inc.) of federal NOL carryforwards, general business credits, and recognized built-in losses. The applicable state Section 382 limitations range from $575,000 to $21.5 million. The Company has recorded a $184,000 valuation reserve against the portion of state NOL carryforwards and tax credits it believes is more likely than not to be unrealizable due to the application of Section 382 limitations at the state level, which are based on future apportionment factors.

As a result of Banner's capital raise in June 2010, the Company experienced a change in control within the meaning of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. Under Section 382, the Company was limited to utilizing $6.9 million of pre-existing NOL carryforwards on an annual basis, which were generated prior to the acquisition of Starbuck Bancshares, Inc. Based on its analysis, the Company believes it is more likely than not that the June 2010 change in control will not impact its ability to utilize all of the related NOL carryforwards, general business credits, and recognized built-in losses. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had fully utilized all federal NOL carryforwards and credits subject to the June 2010 limitation. Certain state net operating losses subject to change-in-control limitations remain outstanding.

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As a result of the Company's 2019 acquisition of AltaPacific and AltaPacific Bank, the Company did not experience a change in control within the meaning of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. However, the Section 382 limitations that applied to AltaPacific and AltaPacific Bank continue to apply to the Company. Under these limitations, the Company is limited to utilizing $110,000 of the federal NOL carryforwards and general business credits acquired from AltaPacific and AltaPacific Bank. Based on its analysis, the Company believes it is more likely than not that these limitations will not impact its ability to utilize the related NOL carryforwards and general business credits.

Retained earnings at December 31, 2025 and 2024 included approximately $5.4 million in tax basis bad debt reserves for which no income tax liability has been recorded. In the future, if this tax bad debt reserve is used for purposes other than to absorb bad debts or the Company no longer qualifies as a bank or is completely liquidated, the Company will incur a federal tax liability at the then-prevailing corporate tax rate, estimated as $1.1 million at December 31, 2025.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of total unrecognized state tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, is as follows (in thousands):

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| | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 |
| Balance, beginning of year | $2000 | $2000 |
| Changes related to prior year tax positions |  |  |
| Changes related to current year tax positions |  |  |
| Balance, end of year | $2000 | $2000 |

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None of the unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would materially affect the effective tax rate. The Company does not anticipate that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease. The Company's policy is to recognize interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The amount of interest and penalties accrued for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 is immaterial. The Company files consolidated income tax returns in Oregon, California, Utah, Montana and Idaho and for federal purposes. The Company is no longer subject to tax examination for tax years before 2022.

*Tax credit investments:* The Company invests in low income housing tax credit funds that are designed to generate a return primarily through the realization of federal tax credits. The Company accounts for these investments by amortizing the cost of tax credit investments over the life of the investment using a proportional amortization method as a component of the provision for income taxes. The current balance of these tax credit investments is included in other assets, while the unfunded commitments are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

The following table presents the balances of the Company's tax credit investments and related unfunded commitments at December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 |
| Tax Credit Investments: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commitments | $215688 | $153618 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unfunded commitments | 118471 | 94416 |

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The following table presents other information related to the Company's tax credit investments for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

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| | For the years ended December 31, | For the years ended December 31, | For the years ended December 31, |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized | $17062 | $12072 | $8018 |
| Tax credit amortization expense included in provision for income taxes | 13572 | 9334 | 6449 |

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**Note 11: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS**

*Employee Retirement Plans:* Substantially all Company and Bank employees are eligible to participate in its 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, a defined contribution and profit sharing plan sponsored by the Company. Employees may elect to have a portion of their salary contributed to the plan in conformity with Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. At the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors, the Company may elect to make matching and/or profit-sharing contributions for the employees' benefit. During 2025, the Board of Directors elected to make a matching contribution of 4% of eligible compensation. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, $7.3 million, $7.1 million and $6.7 million, respectively, was expensed for the Company's 401(k) contributions.

*Supplemental Retirement and Salary Continuation Plans:* Through the Bank, the Company is obligated under various non-qualified deferred compensation plans to help supplement the retirement income of certain executives, including certain retired executives, selected by resolution of the Bank's Boards of Directors or in certain cases by the former directors of acquired banks. These plans are unfunded, include both defined benefit and defined contribution plans, and provide for payments after the executive's retirement. In the event of a participant employee's death prior to or during retirement, the Company may be obligated to pay to the designated beneficiary the benefits set forth under the plan. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, expense recorded for supplemental retirement and salary continuation plan benefits totaled $1.4 million, $2.2 million, and $2.5 million, respectively. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, liabilities recorded for the various supplemental retirement and salary continuation plan benefits totaled $32.8 million and $34.8 million, respectively, and are recorded in a deferred compensation liability account.

*Deferred Compensation Plans and Rabbi Trusts:* The Company and the Bank also offer non-qualified deferred compensation plans to members of their Boards of Directors and certain employees. The plans permit each participant to defer a portion of director fees, non-qualified retirement contributions, salary or bonuses for future receipt. Compensation is charged to expense in the period earned. In connection with its acquisitions, the Company also assumed liability for certain deferred compensation plans for key employees, retired employees and directors.

In order to fund the plans' future obligations, the Company has purchased life insurance policies or other investments, including Banner common stock, which in certain instances are held in irrevocable trusts commonly referred to as "Rabbi Trusts." As the Company is the owner of the investments and the beneficiary of the insurance policies, and in order to reflect the Company's policy to pay benefits equal to the accumulations, the assets and liabilities are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Banner common stock held for such plans is reported as a contra-equity account and was recorded at an original cost of $5.8 million at December 31, 2025, and $6.2 million at December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, liabilities recorded in connection with deferred compensation plan benefits totaled $20.4 million ($5.8 million in contra-equity) and $18.8 million ($6.2 million in contra-equity), respectively, and are recorded in deferred compensation or equity as appropriate.

The Bank has purchased, or acquired through mergers, life insurance policies in connection with the implementation of certain executive supplemental retirement, salary continuation and deferred compensation retirement plans, as well as additional policies not related to any specific plan. These policies provide protection against the adverse financial effects that could result from the death of a key employee and provide tax-exempt income to offset expenses associated with the plans. It is the Bank's intent to hold these policies as a long-term investment. However, there will be an income tax impact if the Bank chooses to surrender certain policies. Although the lives of individual current or former management-level employees are insured, the Bank is the owner and sole or partial beneficiary. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the cash surrender value of these policies was $319.3 million and $312.5 million, respectively. The Bank is exposed to credit risk to the extent an insurance company is unable to fulfill its financial obligations under a policy. In order to mitigate this risk, the Bank uses a variety of insurance companies and regularly monitors their financial condition.

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**Note 12: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS**

The Company operates the following stock-based compensation plans as approved by its shareholders:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2014 Plan).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2018 Plan).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2023 Plan).

The purpose of these plans is to promote the success and enhance the value of the Company by providing a means for attracting and retaining highly skilled employees, officers and directors of Banner and its affiliates and linking their personal interests with those of the Company's shareholders. Under these plans, the Company currently has outstanding restricted stock share grants and restricted stock unit grants.

*2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan:* The 2014 Plan was approved by shareholders on April 22, 2014. The 2014 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, other stock-based awards and other cash awards, and provides for vesting requirements which may include time-based or performance-based conditions. The Company reserved 900,000 shares of its common stock for issuance under the 2014 Plan in connection with the exercise of awards. As of December 31, 2025, 583,200 restricted stock units have been granted under the 2014 Plan, of which 92,956 were unvested.

*2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan:* The 2018 Plan was approved by shareholders on April 24, 2018. The 2018 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, other stock-based awards and other cash awards, and provides for vesting requirements which may include time-based or performance-based conditions. The Company reserved 900,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2018 Plan in connection with the exercise of awards. As of December 31, 2025, 890,043 restricted stock units have been granted under the 2018 Plan, of which 217,014 were unvested.

*2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan:* The 2023 Plan was approved by shareholders on May 24, 2023. The 2023 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, other stock-based awards and other cash awards, and provides for vesting requirements which may include time-based or performance-based conditions. The Company reserved 625,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2023 Plan in connection with the exercise of awards. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 7,720 restricted stock shares and 123,685 restricted stock units have been granted under the 2023 Plan, of which 2,793 restricted stock shares and 112,868 restricted stock units were unvested.

The expense associated with all restricted stock grants (including restricted stock shares and restricted stock units) was $10.3 million, $10.0 million and $9.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense for these awards as of December 31, 2025, was $13.8 million and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 11 months.

A summary of the Company's Restricted Stock/Unit award activity during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | Shares/Units | Weighted Average <br>Grant-Date Fair Value |
| Unvested at January 1, 2022 | 382727 | $49.98 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted (203,464 non-voting) | 208273 | 53.64 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | (217262) | 42.87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (16158) | 55.43 |
| Unvested at December 31, 2023 | 357580 | 55.44 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted (262,222 non-voting) | 276947 | 47.18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | (166144) | 54.62 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (24501) | 53.37 |
| Unvested at December 31, 2024 | 443882 | 50.82 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted (88,801 non-voting) | 207670 | 63.53 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | (196896) | 55.77 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (29025) | 52.45 |
| Unvested at **December 31, 2025** | 425631 | $55.45 |

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**Note 13: REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS**

Banner is a bank holding company registered with the Federal Reserve. Bank holding companies are subject to capital adequacy requirements of the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the regulations of the Federal Reserve. Banner Bank, as a state-chartered federally insured commercial bank, is subject to the capital requirements established by the FDIC. The Federal Reserve requires Banner to maintain capital adequacy that generally parallels the FDIC requirements.

The following table shows the regulatory capital ratios of the Company and the Bank and the minimum regulatory requirements (dollars in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Actual | Actual | Minimum for Capital Adequacy Purposes | Minimum for Capital Adequacy Purposes | Minimum to be Categorized as "Well Capitalized" Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions | Minimum to be Categorized as "Well Capitalized" Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions |
| | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio |
| **December 31, 2025:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Banner Corporation—consolidated: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital to risk-weighted assets | $2033807 | 14.69% | $1107905 | 8.00% | $1384881 | 10.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | 1860667 | 13.44 | 830929 | 6.00 | 830929 | 6.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital to average leverage assets | 1860667 | 11.41 | 652140 | 4.00 | n/a | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets | 1774167 | 12.81 | 623197 | 4.50 | n/a | n/a |
| Banner Bank: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital to risk-weighted assets | 1957619 | 14.14 | 1107308 | 8.00 | 1384135 | 10.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | 1784571 | 12.89 | 830481 | 6.00 | 1107308 | 8.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital to average leverage assets | 1784571 | 10.95 | 651888 | 4.00 | 814860 | 5.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets | 1784571 | 12.89 | 622861 | 4.50 | 899687 | 6.50 |
| December 31, 2024: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Banner Corporation—consolidated: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital to risk-weighted assets | $2024046 | 15.04% | $1076652 | 8.00% | $1345814 | 10.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | 1760065 | 13.08 | 807489 | 6.00 | 807489 | 6.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital to average leverage assets | 1760065 | 11.05 | 636913 | 4.00 | n/a | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets | 1673565 | 12.44 | 605616 | 4.50 | n/a | n/a |
| Banner Bank: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital to risk-weighted assets | 1890438 | 14.03 | 1077725 | 8.00 | 1347157 | 10.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | 1726457 | 12.82 | 808294 | 6.00 | 1077725 | 8.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital to average leverage assets | 1726457 | 10.83 | 637392 | 4.00 | 796740 | 5.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets | 1726457 | 12.82 | 606221 | 4.50 | 875652 | 6.50 |

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At December 31, 2025, Banner and the Bank each exceeded the requirements to be "well capitalized" and the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer requirement. There have been no conditions or events since December 31, 2025, that have materially adversely changed the Tier 1 or Tier 2 capital of the Company or the Bank. However, events beyond the control of the Bank, such as weak or depressed economic conditions in areas where the Bank has most of its loans, could adversely affect future earnings and, consequently, the ability of the Bank to meet its respective capital requirements. The Company may not declare or pay cash dividends on, or repurchase, any of its shares of common stock if the effect thereof would cause equity to be reduced below applicable regulatory capital maintenance requirements or if such declaration and payment would otherwise violate regulatory requirements.

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**Note 14: GOODWILL, OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS**

*Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:* At December 31, 2025, intangible assets are comprised of goodwill and CDI acquired in business combinations. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed at least annually for impairment. Banner has identified one reporting unit for purposes of evaluating goodwill for impairment. At December 31, 2025, the Company completed an assessment of qualitative factors and concluded that no further analysis was required as it is more likely than not that the fair value of the Bank, the reporting unit, exceeds the carrying value.

CDI represents the value of transaction-related deposits and the value of the client relationships associated with the deposits. The Company amortizes CDI assets over their estimated useful lives and reviews them at least annually for events or circumstances that could impair their value. The CDI assets shown in the table below represent the value ascribed to the long-term deposit relationships acquired in various bank acquisitions.

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company's goodwill and other intangibles for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Goodwill | CDI | Total |
| Balance, January 1, 2023 | $373121 | $9440 | $382561 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization |  | (3756) | (3756) |
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | 373121 | 5684 | 378805 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization |  | (2626) | (2626) |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | 373121 | 3058 | 376179 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization |  | (1567) | (1567) |
| **Balance, December 31, 2025** | $373121 | $1491 | $374612 |

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Estimated amortization expense with respect to CDI as of December 31, 2025, for the periods indicated (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|
| Year ended: | Estimated Amortization |
| 2026 | $904 |
| 2027 | 426 |
| 2028 | 126 |
| 2029 | 35 |
| Net carrying amount | $1491 |

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*Servicing Rights:* Mortgage and SBA servicing rights are reported in other assets. SBA servicing rights are initially recorded and carried at fair value. Mortgage servicing rights are initially recognized at fair value and are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets. Mortgage servicing rights are subsequently evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights compared to the amortized cost (remaining unamortized initial fair value). If the fair value is less than the amortized cost, a valuation allowance is created through an impairment charge to servicing fee income. However, if the fair value is greater than the amortized cost, the amount above the amortized cost is not recognized in the carrying value. In 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not record any impairment charges or recoveries against mortgage servicing rights. Unpaid principal balance of loans for which mortgage and SBA servicing rights have been recognized totaled $2.77 billion and $2.84 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Custodial accounts maintained in connection with this servicing totaled $13.1 million and $12.2 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

An analysis of the mortgage and SBA servicing rights for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, is presented below (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Balance, beginning of the year | $13487 | $14649 | $16166 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions—amounts capitalized | 2217 | 1802 | 1590 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions—through purchase | 2 | 211 | 313 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization <sup>(1)</sup> | (3339) | (3304) | (3325) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value adjustments <sup>(2)</sup> | 235 | 129 | (95) |
| Balance, end of the year <sup>(2)</sup> | $12602 | $13487 | $14649 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of mortgage servicing rights is recorded as a reduction of loan servicing income within mortgage banking operations and any unamortized balance is fully amortized if the loan repays in full.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value adjustments relate to SBA servicing rights. These adjustments are estimated based on an independent dealer analysis by discounting estimated net future cash flows from servicing SBA loans.

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**Note 15: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS**

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, whether or not recognized or recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Level | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value |
| Assets: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | 1 | $422640 | $422640 | $501858 | $501858 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities—available-for-sale | 2 | 1985990 | 1985990 | 2078826 | 2078826 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities—available-for-sale | 3 | 30271 | 30271 | 25685 | 25685 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities—held-to-maturity | 2 | 955459 | 808965 | 995237 | 819230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities—held-to-maturity | 3 | 5737 | 5703 | 6327 | 6298 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held for sale | 2 | 42902 | 43062 | 32021 | 32215 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans receivable, net | 3 | 11561411 | 11497137 | 11199135 | 10894024 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | 1 | 406 | 406 | 481 | 481 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FHLB stock | 3 | 16476 | 16476 | 22451 | 22451 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bank-owned life insurance | 1 | 319347 | 319347 | 312549 | 312549 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage servicing rights | 3 | 11498 | 34862 | 12618 | 37926 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SBA servicing rights | 3 | 1104 | 1104 | 869 | 869 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments in limited partnerships | 3 | 15566 | 15566 | 13955 | 13955 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps | 2 | 9978 | 9978 | 14507 | 14507 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments | 23 | 333 | 333 | 331 | 331 |
| Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demand, interest checking and money market accounts | 2 | 8486920 | 8486920 | 8536303 | 8536303 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regular savings | 2 | 3723922 | 3723922 | 3478423 | 3478423 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certificates of deposit | 2 | 1532304 | 1527803 | 1499672 | 1492829 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FHLB advances | 2 | 150000 | 150000 | 290000 | 290000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other borrowings | 2 | 107715 | 107715 | 125257 | 125257 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes, net | 2 |  |  | 80278 | 78832 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated debentures | 3 | 79151 | 79151 | 67477 | 67477 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps | 2 | 19207 | 19207 | 30184 | 30184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments | 23 | 151 | 151 | 2 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk participation agreement | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |

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The Company measures and discloses certain assets and liabilities at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale). When measuring fair value, Management will maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs whenever possible. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's estimates for market assumptions.

The estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize at a future date. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. In addition, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates that must be made given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments. This lack of uniform valuation methodologies also introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.

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*Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis:*

The following tables present financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy of the fair value measurements for those assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
|  | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| Assets: |  |  |  |  |
| Securities—available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government and agency obligations | $— | $6143 | $— | $6143 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal bonds |  | 143457 |  | 143457 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate bonds |  | 87518 | 30271 | 117789 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed or related securities |  | 1596332 |  | 1596332 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset-backed securities |  | 152540 |  | 152540 |
|  |  | 1985990 | 30271 | 2016261 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held for sale <sup>(1)</sup> |  | 34586 |  | 34586 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | 406 |  |  | 406 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SBA servicing rights |  |  | 1104 | 1104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment in limited partnerships |  |  | 14545 | 14545 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps |  | 9978 |  | 9978 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments |  |  | 333 | 333 |
|  | $406 | $2030554 | $46253 | $2077213 |
| Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated debentures | $— | $— | $79151 | $79151 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps |  | 19207 |  | 19207 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments |  | 83 | 68 | 151 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk participation agreement |  | 5 |  | 5 |
|  | $— | $19295 | $79219 | $98514 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| Assets: |  |  |  |  |
| Securities—available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government and agency obligations | $— | $7933 | $— | $7933 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Municipal bonds |  | 123982 |  | 123982 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate bonds |  | 99305 | 25685 | 124990 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed or related securities |  | 1676848 |  | 1676848 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset-backed securities |  | 170758 |  | 170758 |
|  |  | 2078826 | 25685 | 2104511 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held for sale<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 26185 |  | 26185 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | 481 |  |  | 481 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SBA servicing rights |  |  | 869 | 869 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment in limited partnerships |  |  | 13955 | 13955 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps |  | 14507 |  | 14507 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments |  | 221 | 110 | 331 |
|  | $481 | $2119739 | $40619 | $2160839 |
| Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated debentures | $— | $— | $67477 | $67477 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps |  | 30184 |  | 30184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments |  |  | 2 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk participation agreement |  | 6 |  | 6 |
|  | $— | $30190 | $67479 | $97669 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The unpaid principal balance of one- to four family residential loans held for sale carried at fair value on a recurring basis was $33.6 million and $25.7 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments above:

*Securities:* The estimated fair values of investment securities and mortgage-backed securities are based on current active market quotes, when available, which are considered Level 1 measurements. For most of the portfolio, matrix pricing based on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted prices is used, which is considered Level 2. Due to limited activity in the TPS markets, which reduces the observability of market spreads for certain TPS securities included in Corporate Bonds, Management has classified these securities as Level 3. Management periodically reviews pricing information from third-party pricing services and validates the reported fair values against other sources.

*Loans Held for Sale:* Fair values for residential mortgage loans held for sale are determined by comparing actual loan rates to current secondary market prices for similar loans.

*Equity Securities:* Equity securities are invested in a publicly traded stock. Fair values are based on daily quoted market prices.

*SBA Servicing Rights:* Fair values are estimated using an independent dealer analysis that discounts estimated net future cash flows from servicing. Key assumptions include prepayment speeds, delinquency and foreclosure rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and timing of cash flows. The SBA servicing portfolio is stratified by loan type, and fair value estimates are adjusted based on the serviced loan interest rates versus current rates on new originations since the most recent independent analysis.

*Investments in Limited Partnerships:* Fair values are estimated using the practical expedient method, based on our ownership interest in partners' capital, with a proportionate share of net assets attributed to the Company for each limited partnership.

*Junior Subordinated Debentures:* Fair values are estimated using an income approach. Significant inputs include a credit risk–adjusted spread and the three-month SOFR rate. The credit risk–adjusted spread reflects the nonperformance risk of the liability. The Company utilizes an external valuation firm to validate the reasonableness of this spread. The junior subordinated debentures are carried at fair value, representing the estimated amount that would be paid to transfer these liabilities in an orderly transaction among market participants. Due to limited activity in the TPS markets, which reduces the observability of market spreads, these instruments are classified as Level 3 measurements.

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*Derivatives:* Derivatives include interest rate swap agreements, interest rate lock commitments to originate loans held for sale, forward sales contracts to sell loans and securities related to mortgage banking activities and risk participation agreements. Fair values are generally based on dealer quotes and secondary market sources. Because interest rate lock commitments use a pull-through rate that is considered an unobservable input, these derivatives are classified as Level 3 measurements.

*Off-Balance Sheet Items:* Off-balance sheet financial instruments include unfunded commitments to extend credit, including standby letters of credit, and commitments to purchase investment securities. The fair value of these instruments is not considered to be material.

*Limitations:* The fair value estimates presented are based on information available to Management as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. The factors used in these estimates are subject to change after the measurement date; therefore, current fair value estimates may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

*Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3):*

The following table provides a description of the valuation technique, unobservable inputs and quantitative and qualitative information about the unobservable inputs for the Company's assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 and measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis at December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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| | | | Weighted Average Rate or Range | Weighted Average Rate or Range |
| | | | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| Financial Instruments | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | **2025** | 2024 |
| Corporate bonds (TPS) | Discounted cash flows | Discount rate | 6.91% | 9.57% |
| Junior subordinated debentures | Discounted cash flows | Discount rate | 6.91% | 9.57% |
| Loans individually evaluated | Collateral valuations | Discount to appraised value | 0.00% to 8.75% | 0.00% to 75% |
| Interest rate lock commitments | Pricing model | Pull-through rate | 88.86% | 92.34% |
| SBA servicing rights | Discounted cash flows | Constant prepayment rate | 18.14% | 18.85% |

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*TPS*: Management believes that the credit risk-adjusted spread used to develop the discount rate utilized in the fair value measurement of TPS is indicative of the risk premium a willing market participant would require under current market conditions for instruments with similar contractual rates and terms and conditions and issuers with similar credit risk profiles and with similar expected probability of default. Management attributes the change in fair value of these instruments, compared to their par value, primarily to perceived general market adjustments to the risk premiums for these types of assets subsequent to their issuance.

*Junior subordinated debentures*: Similar to the TPS discussed above, Management believes the credit risk-adjusted spread utilized in the fair value measurement of the junior subordinated debentures is indicative of the risk premium a willing market participant would require under current market conditions for an issuer with Banner's credit risk profile. Management attributes the change in fair value of the junior subordinated debentures, compared to their par value, primarily to perceived general market adjustments to the risk premiums for these types of liabilities subsequent to their issuance. Future contractions in the risk-adjusted spread relative to the spread currently utilized to measure the Company's junior subordinated debentures at fair value as of December 31, 2025, or the passage of time, will result in negative fair value adjustments. At December 31, 2025, the discount rate utilized was based on a credit spread of 326 basis points and three month SOFR of 365 basis points.

*Interest rate lock commitments:* The fair value of the interest rate lock commitments is based on secondary market sources adjusted for an estimated pull-through rate. The pull-through rate is based on historical loan closing rates for similar interest rate lock commitments. An increase or decrease in the pull-through rate would have a corresponding, positive or negative fair value adjustment.

*SBA servicing asset:* The constant prepayment rate (CPR) is set based on industry data. An increase in the CPR would result in a negative fair value adjustment, where a decrease in CPR would result in a positive fair value adjustment.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on a recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | Level 3 Fair Value Inputs | Level 3 Fair Value Inputs | Level 3 Fair Value Inputs | Level 3 Fair Value Inputs | Level 3 Fair Value Inputs |
| | TPS Securities | Borrowings— Junior Subordinated Debentures | Interest Rate Lock and Forward Sales Commitments | Investments in Limited Partnerships | SBA Servicing Asset |
| Balance, January 1, 2024 | $25304 | $66413 | $251 | $13475 | $740 |
| Net change recognized in earnings | 115 |  | (143) | (1013) | 129 |
| Net change recognized in AOCI | 266 | 1064 |  |  |  |
| Purchases, issuances and settlements |  |  |  | 1493 |  |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | 25685 | 67477 | 108 | 13955 | 869 |
| Net change recognized in earnings | 320 |  | 157 | (1309) | 235 |
| Net change recognized in AOCI | 4266 | 11674 |  |  |  |
| Purchases, issuances and settlements |  |  |  | 1899 |  |
| **Balance, December 31, 2025** | $30271 | $79151 | $265 | $14545 | $1104 |

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Interest income, dividends and amortization related to TPS are recorded as a component of interest income. Interest expense related to the junior subordinated debentures is measured based on contractual interest rates and reported in interest expense. The change in fair value of the junior subordinated debentures, which represents changes in instrument specific credit risk. The change in fair value of the TPS is recorded in other comprehensive income. The change in fair value of the investment in limited partnerships and the SBA servicing asset are recorded as a component of non-interest income. The change in fair value of the interest rate lock and forward sales commitments are included in mortgage banking operations in non-interest income.

*Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis*

The following tables present financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy of the fair value measurements for those assets at December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| Loans individually evaluated | $— | $— | $5607 | $5607 |
| REO |  |  | 5578 | 5578 |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
|  | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| Loans individually evaluated | $— | $— | $6590 | $6590 |
| REO |  |  | 2367 | 2367 |

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The following table presents the gains and losses resulting from non-recurring fair value adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

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| | For the years ended December 31, | For the years ended December 31, | For the years ended December 31, |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Loans individually evaluated | $(978) | $(1483) | $(933) |
| Loans held for sale <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  | 2538 |
| Total loss from non-recurring measurements | $(978) | $(1483) | $1605 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Gains and losses related to loans held for sale were due to the multifamily real estate loans held for sale until the loans were transferred to loans held in portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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*Loans individually evaluated*: Expected credit losses for loans evaluated individually are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate or when the Bank determines that foreclosure is probable, the expected credit loss is measured based on the fair value of the collateral as of the reporting date, less estimated selling costs, as applicable. As a practical expedient, the Bank measures the expected credit loss for a loan using the fair value of the collateral, if repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty based on the Bank's assessment as of the reporting date. In both cases, if the fair value of the collateral is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan, the Bank will recognize an allowance as the difference between the fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell (if applicable) and the amortized cost basis of the loan. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost basis of the loan, any expected recovery added to the amortized cost basis will be limited to the amount previously charged-off. Subsequent changes in the expected credit losses for loans evaluated individually are included within the provision for credit losses in the same manner in which the expected credit loss initially was recognized or as a reduction in the provision that would otherwise be reported.

*REO:* The Company records REO (acquired through a lending relationship) at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Fair value adjustments on REO are based on updated real estate appraisals which are based on current market conditions. All REO properties are recorded at the lower of the estimated fair value of the real estate, less expected selling costs, or the carrying amount of the defaulted loans. From time to time, non-recurring fair value adjustments to REO are recorded to reflect partial write-downs based on an observable market price or current appraised value of property. Banner considers any valuation inputs related to REO to be Level 3 inputs. The individual carrying values of these assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually and any additional impairment charges are expensed.

**Note 16: BANNER CORPORATION (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)**

Summary financial information is as follows (in thousands):

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| **Statements of Financial Condition** | December 31 | December 31 |
|  | **2025** | 2024 |
| ASSETS |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash | $69004 | $75712 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment in trust equities | 2678 | 2678 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment in subsidiaries | 1951461 | 1813001 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Note receivable from subsidiary |  | 50000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | 5694 | 11446 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $2028837 | $1952837 |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Miscellaneous liabilities | $1847 | $6879 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred tax liability, net | 1542 | 4377 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes, net |  | 99778 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated debentures at fair value | 79151 | 67477 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | 1946297 | 1774326 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $2028837 | $1952837 |

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| **Statements of Operations** | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 |
|  | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| INTEREST INCOME: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing deposits | $1743 | $2919 | $844 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Note receivable from subsidiary | 1043 | 1559 |  |
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividend income from subsidiaries | 143230 | 87799 | 104004 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries | 60324 | 91179 | 92018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income | 979 | 186 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense on other borrowings | (8193) | (11764) | (11568) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other expenses | (6296) | (5801) | (5491) |
| Net income before taxes | 192830 | 166077 | 179808 |
| BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES | (2552) | (2821) | (3816) |
| NET INCOME | $195382 | $168898 | $183624 |

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| **Statements of Cash Flows** | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 |
|  | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $195382 | $168898 | $183624 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries | (60324) | (91179) | (92018) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in deferred taxes | (33) | 114 | (52) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value | 605 | (186) | 253 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation | 10343 | 10031 | 9169 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in other assets | (269) | (793) | 442 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in other liabilities | (20) | 374 | (609) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided from operating activities | 145684 | 87259 | 100809 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other investing activities | 256 | (1155) | 488 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Decrease (increase) in note receivables from subsidiaries | 50000 | (50000) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided from (used by) investing activities | 50256 | (51155) | 488 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of subordinated notes | (100000) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes paid related to net share settlement for equity awards | (3545) | (2172) | (3476) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase of common stock | (31575) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash dividends paid | (67528) | (66733) | (66765) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used by financing activities | (202648) | (68905) | (70241) |
| NET CHANGE IN CASH | (6708) | (32801) | 31056 |
| CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 75712 | 108513 | 77457 |
| CASH, END OF PERIOD | $69004 | $75712 | $108513 |

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**Note 17: CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE**

The following table reconciles basic to diluted weighted average shares outstanding used to calculate earnings per share data (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

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| | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net income | $195382 | $168898 | $183624 |
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 34460854 | 34470057 | 34344142 |
| Dilutive effect of unvested restricted stock | 195948 | 158653 | 106270 |
| Diluted weighted shares outstanding | 34656802 | 34628710 | 34450412 |
| **Earnings per common share** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $5.67 | $4.90 | $5.35 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $5.64 | $4.88 | $5.33 |
| Anti-dilutive restricted stock excluded from the diluted average outstanding share calculation <sup>(1)</sup> |  | 1929 | 21865 |

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**Note 18: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES**

*Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk -* The Company has financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk generated in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its clients. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, commitments related to standby letters of credit, commitments to originate loans, commitments to sell loans, and commitments to buy or sell securities. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk similar to the risk involved in on-balance sheet items.

Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument from commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as on-balance sheet instruments.

Outstanding commitments consisted of the following at the dates indicated (in thousands):

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| | Contract or Notional Amount | Contract or Notional Amount |
| | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 |
| Commitments to extend credit | $3978474 | $3857782 |
| Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees | 26406 | 28287 |
| Risk participation agreements | 41191 | 43913 |
| *Derivatives also included in Note 19:* |  |  |
| Commitments to originate loans held for sale | 39895 | 35512 |
| Commitments to sell loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties | 43264 | 17963 |
| Commitments to sell securities related to mortgage banking activities | 27250 | 37500 |

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In addition to the commitments disclosed in the table above, the Company is also committed to funding the unfunded portion of its tax credit investments, as discussed previously in Note 10, Income Taxes, as well as the remaining unfunded portion of its investments in limited partnerships. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the remaining outstanding commitments related to the unfunded tax credit investments and limited partnership investments were as follows (in thousands):

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| Unfunded commitment balance for: | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 |
| Tax credit investments | $118471 | $94416 |
| Limited partnerships investments | $11398 | $14706 |

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Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a client, as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Many of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon; therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each client's creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on Management's credit evaluation of the client. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income producing commercial properties. The Company's allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments was $15.0 million and $13.6 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee a client's performance or payment to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to clients. Under a risk participation agreement, the Bank guarantees the financial performance of a borrower on the participated portion of an interest rate swap on a loan.

Interest rates on one- to four-family residential loan applications are typically rate locked (committed) to clients during the application stage for periods ranging from 30 to 60 days, the most typical period being 45 days. Traditionally, these loan applications with rate lock commitments have the pricing for the sale of these loans locked with various qualified investors under a best-efforts delivery program at or near the time the interest rate is locked with the client. The Bank then attempts to deliver these loans before their rate locks expire. This arrangement generally requires delivery of the loans prior to the expiration of the rate lock. Delays in funding the loans may require a lock extension. The cost of a lock extension is sometimes covered by the client and other times by the Bank. These lock extension costs have not had a material impact to the Company's operations. For mandatory delivery commitments the Company enters into forward commitments at specific prices and settlement dates to deliver either: (1) residential mortgage loans for purchase by secondary market investors (i.e., Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae), or (2) mortgage-backed securities to broker/dealers. The purpose of these forward commitments is to offset the movement in interest rates between the execution of its residential mortgage rate lock commitments with borrowers and the sale of those loans to the secondary market investor. There were no counterparty default losses on forward contracts during 2025 and 2024. Market risk with respect to forward contracts arises principally from changes in the value of contractual positions due to changes in interest rates. The Company limits its exposure to market risk by monitoring differences between commitments to clients and forward contracts with market investors and securities broker/dealers. In the event the Company has forward delivery contract commitments in excess of available mortgage loans, the transaction is completed by either paying or receiving a fee to or from the investor or broker/dealer equal to the increase or decrease in the market value of the forward contract. Changes in the value of rate lock commitments are recorded as assets and liabilities.

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In the normal course of business, the Company and/or its subsidiaries have various legal proceedings and other contingent matters outstanding. These proceedings and the associated legal claims are often contested and the outcome of individual matters is not always predictable. These claims and counterclaims typically arise during the course of collection efforts on problem loans or with respect to action to enforce liens on properties in which the Bank holds a security interest. Based upon the information known to Management, there were no legal proceedings, pending or threatened, that Management believes would have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or consolidated financial position at December 31, 2025.

In connection with certain asset sales, the Bank typically makes representations and warranties about the underlying assets conforming to specified guidelines. If the underlying assets do not conform to the specifications, the Bank may have an obligation to repurchase the assets or indemnify the purchaser against any loss. The Bank believes that the potential for material loss under these arrangements is remote. Accordingly, the fair value of such obligations is not material.

**Note 19: DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING**

The Company is party to various derivative instruments that are used for asset and liability management and client financing needs. Derivative instruments are contracts between two or more parties that have a notional amount and an underlying variable, require no net investment and allow for the net settlement of positions. The notional amount serves as the basis for the payment provision of the contract and takes the form of units, such as shares or dollars. The underlying variable represents a specified interest rate, index, or other component. The interaction between the notional amount and the underlying variable determines the number of units to be exchanged between the parties and influences the market value of the derivative contract.

The Company's predominant derivative and hedging activities involve interest rate swaps related to certain term loans and forward sales contracts associated with mortgage banking activities. Generally, these instruments help the Company manage exposure to market risk and meet client financing needs. Market risk represents the possibility that economic value or net interest income will be adversely affected by fluctuations in external factors such as market-driven interest rates and prices or other economic factors.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the notional values or contractual amounts and fair values of the Company's derivatives were as follows (in thousands):

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| | Asset Derivatives | Asset Derivatives | Asset Derivatives | Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives | Liability Derivatives | Liability Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Notional/ Contract Amount | Fair Value | Notional/ Contract Amount | Fair Value | Notional/ Contract Amount | Fair Value | Notional/ Contract Amount | Fair Value |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps not designated in hedge relationships | $409748 | $19185 | $386995 | $30134 | $409748 | $19207 | $386995 | $30184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Master netting agreements |  | (9207) |  | (15627) |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest rate swaps |  | 9978 |  | 14507 |  | 19207 |  | 30184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Risk participation agreements | 583 |  | 817 |  | 40607 | 5 | 43097 | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage loan commitments | 39895 | 333 | 30085 | 108 |  |  | 5427 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Forward sales contracts | 28405 |  | 49628 | 223 | 33793 | 151 |  |  |
| Total | $478631 | $10311 | $467525 | $14838 | $484148 | $19363 | $435519 | $30192 |

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The Company's asset derivatives are included in other assets, while the liability derivatives are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

*Interest Rate Swaps:* The Bank offers an interest rate swap program for commercial loan clients, under which a client with a variable-rate loan enters into an interest rate swap to receive a variable-rate payment in exchange for paying a fixed rate. To offset its exposure, the Bank enters into an offsetting interest rate swap with a dealer counterparty for the same notional amount and term, under which the dealer receives a fixed-rate payment in exchange for paying a variable rate. These swaps do not qualify as designated hedges; accordingly, each swap is accounted for as a freestanding derivative.

*Risk Participation Agreements:* In conjunction with the purchase or sale of participating interests in loans, the Company also participates in related swaps through risk participation agreements. The existing credit derivatives resulting from these participations are not designated as hedges as they are not used to manage interest rate risk in the Company's assets or liabilities and are not speculative.

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*Mortgage Loan Commitments:* The Company sells originated one- to four-family residential loans into the secondary mortgage loan markets. During the period of loan origination and prior to the sale of the loans in the secondary market, the Company has exposure to movements in interest rates associated with written interest rate lock commitments with potential borrowers to originate one- to four-family residential loans that are intended to be sold and for closed one- to four-family residential loans held for sale for which fair value accounting has been elected, that are awaiting sale and delivery into the secondary market. The Company economically hedges the risk of changing interest rates associated with these one- to four-family residential loan commitments by entering into forward sales contracts to sell these loans or mortgage-backed securities to broker/dealers at specific prices and dates.

Gains (losses) recognized in income within mortgage banking operations on non-designated hedging instruments for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, were as follows (in thousands):

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| | For the Years Ended December 31 | For the Years Ended December 31 | For the Years Ended December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Mortgage loan commitments | $509 | $(79) | $263 |
| Forward sales contracts | (1584) | 320 | 313 |
|  | $(1075) | $241 | $576 |

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The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to these agreements. Credit risk of the financial contract is controlled through the credit approval, limits, and monitoring procedures and Management does not expect the counterparties to fail their obligations.

In connection with the interest rate swaps between the Bank and the dealer counterparties, the agreements contain a provision where if the Bank fails to maintain its status as a well or adequately capitalized institution, then the counterparty could terminate the derivative positions and the Bank would be required to settle its obligations. Similarly, the Bank could be required to settle its obligations under certain of its agreements if specific regulatory events occur, such as a publicly issued prompt corrective action directive, cease and desist order, or a capital maintenance agreement that required the Bank to maintain a specific capital level. If the Bank had breached any of these provisions, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at the termination value. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no obligations to dealer counterparties related to these agreements. The Company generally posts collateral against derivative liabilities in the form of cash, government agency-issued bonds, mortgage-backed securities, or commercial mortgage-backed securities. Collateral posted against derivative liabilities was $17.4 million and $19.9 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The collateral posted included restricted cash of $16.4 million and $18.9 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Derivative assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet. Master netting agreements allow the Company to settle all derivative contracts held with a single counterparty on a net basis and to offset net derivative positions with related collateral where applicable. In addition, some interest rate swap derivatives between the Company and the dealer counterparties are cleared through central clearing houses. These clearing houses characterize the variation margin payments as settlements of the derivative's market exposure and not as collateral. The variation margin is treated as an adjustment to our cash collateral, as well as a corresponding adjustment to our derivative asset or liability. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the variation margin adjustment was a positive adjustment of $9.2 million and negative adjustment of $15.6 million, respectively.

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The following presents additional information related to the Company's interest rate swaps, both designated and non-designated as hedged, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | | | | Gross Amounts of Financial Instruments Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | Gross Amounts of Financial Instruments Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | |
| |<br>Gross Amounts Recognized |<br>Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Condition |<br>Net Amounts in the Statement of Financial Condition | Netting Adjustment Per Applicable Master Netting Agreements | Fair Value of Financial Collateral in the Statement of Financial Condition |<br>Net Amount |
| Derivative assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps | $19185 | $(9207) | $9978 | $— | $— | $9978 |
|  | $19185 | $(9207) | $9978 | $— | $— | $9978 |
| Derivative liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps | $19207 | $— | $19207 | $— | $(15767) | $3440 |
|  | $19207 | $— | $19207 | $— | $(15767) | $3440 |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
|  |  |  |  | Gross Amounts of Financial Instruments Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | Gross Amounts of Financial Instruments Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition |  |
|  | Gross Amounts Recognized | Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Condition | Net Amounts in the Statement of Financial Condition | Netting Adjustment Per Applicable Master Netting Agreements | Fair Value of Financial Collateral in the Statement of Financial Condition | Net Amount |
| Derivative assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps | $30134 | $(15627) | $14507 | $— | $— | $14507 |
|  | $30134 | $(15627) | $14507 | $— | $— | $14507 |
| Derivative liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swaps | $30184 | $— | $30184 | $— | $(18228) | $11956 |
|  | $30184 | $— | $30184 | $— | $(18228) | $11956 |

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**Note 20: REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CLIENTS**

***Disaggregation of Revenue:***

Deposit fees and other service charges for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, are summarized as follows (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 | Years Ended December 31 |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Deposit service charges | $25433 | $24708 | $22497 |
| Debit and credit card interchange fees | 23525 | 23766 | 24021 |
| Debit and credit card expense | (13099) | (12632) | (12386) |
| Merchant services income | 13506 | 13431 | 14466 |
| Merchant services expense | (11320) | (11246) | (11687) |
| Other service charges | 5195 | 5344 | 4727 |
| Total deposit fees and other service charges | $43240 | $43371 | $41638 |

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*Deposit fees and other service charges*

Deposit fees and other service charges include both transaction-based and non-transaction-based deposit fees. Transaction based fees on deposit accounts are charged to deposit clients for specific services provided, such as wire transfers, official checks, and overdraft processing. These fees are contract-specific to each individual transaction, do not extend beyond the transaction, and are recognized when the specific service is performed. Non-transaction-based deposit fees primarily consist of monthly account maintenance fees. These fees are generally subject to day-to-day contracts that may be canceled by either party without notice. The performance obligation is satisfied, and the fees are recognized, on a monthly basis after the service period is completed.

*Debit and credit card interchange income and expenses*

Debit and credit card interchange income represent fees earned when a credit or debit card issued by the Bank is used to purchase goods or services at a merchant. The merchant's bank pays the Bank a default interchange rate set by Mastercard on a transaction-by-transaction basis. The merchant acquiring bank can stop accepting the Bank's cards at any time and the Bank can stop further use of cards issued by them at any time. The performance obligation is satisfied, and the fees are earned, when the cost of the transaction is charged to the Bank's cardholders' card. Direct expenses associated with the credit and debit card are recorded as a net reduction against the interchange income.

*Merchant services income* 

Merchant services income represents fees earned by the Bank for card payment services provided to its merchant clients. The Bank has a contract with a third party to provide card payment services to the Bank's merchants that contract for those services. The third party provider has contracts with the Bank's merchants to provide the card payment services. The Bank does not have a direct contractual relationship with its merchants for these services. The Bank sets the rates for the services provided by the third party. The third party provider passes the payments made by the Bank's merchants through to the Bank. The Bank, in turn, pays the third party provider for the services it provides to the Bank's merchants. These payments to the third party provider are recorded as expenses as a net reduction against fee income. In addition, a portion of the payment received by the Bank represents interchange fees passed through to the card issuing bank. Income is primarily earned based on the dollar volume and number of transactions processed. The performance obligation is satisfied and the related fee is earned when each payment is accepted by the processing network.

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**Note 21: LEASES**

The Company leases 83 buildings and offices under non-cancelable operating leases. The leases contain various provisions for increases in rental rates, based either on changes in the published Consumer Price Index or a predetermined escalation schedule. Substantially all of the leases provide the Company with the option to extend the lease term one or more times following expiration of the initial term. The table below presents the lease ROU assets and lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease ROU assets | $32736 | $39998 |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liabilities | $35755 | $43472 |

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| Weighted average remaining lease term - operating leases | 4.3 years | 4.4 years |
| Weighted average discount rate - operating leases | 4.0% | 4.0% |

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The table below presents certain information related to the lease costs for operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, |
| | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Operating lease cost <sup>(1)</sup> | $15456 | $13863 | $13848 |
| Short-term lease cost | 22 | 9 | 132 |
| Variable lease cost | 2431 | 2454 | 2231 |
| Less sublease income | (1375) | (1547) | (1447) |
| Total lease cost <sup>(2)</sup> | $16534 | $14779 | $14764 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total operating lease cost includes early lease termination fees of $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. There were no lease termination fees recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 or 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease expenses and sublease income are classified within occupancy and equipment expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Operating cash flows paid for operating lease amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities were $16.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, and $14.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company recorded $6.7 million of lease ROU assets in exchange for operating lease liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2025, and $8.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

The table below reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the first five years beginning with 2026 and the total of the remaining years to the operating lease liabilities recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (in thousands):

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| | Operating Leases |
| 2026 | $12620 |
| 2027 | 10288 |
| 2028 | 6179 |
| 2029 | 4177 |
| 2030 | 2212 |
| Thereafter | 3426 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total minimum lease payments | 38902 |
| Less: amount of lease payments representing interest | (3147) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease obligations | $35755 |

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As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no undiscounted lease payments under an operating lease that had not yet commenced.

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**Note 22: SEGMENT DISCLOSURES**

The Company is managed by legal entity, rather than by lines of business, and its activities are considered a single operating segment for financial reporting purposes. The Bank is engaged in the single line of business of community banking, which involves gathering deposits and originating loans in its primary market areas. The Bank manages its operations, allocates resources, and monitors and reports its financials as a single operating segment.

Banner's Chief Executive Officer is considered the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). The CODM assesses performance based on net income that is reported on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The measure of segment assets is reported on our Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as total assets. The CODM uses consolidated net income as the primary measure to evaluate resource allocations. The CODM is regularly provided with our consolidated financial statements, specifically the statement of operations and the statement of cash flows, as well as expense and budget data.

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**ITEM 9 – Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 9A – Controls and Procedures**

Management of Banner is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). A control procedure, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives are met. Also, because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues or instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, Management applies judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of potential disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures is also based, in part, upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. As a result of these inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Further, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

(a) *Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:* An evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and other members of our senior management as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2025, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.

(b) *Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting:* There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of the period covered by this Form 10-K that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

*Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting:* Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Company included a report of Management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal controls beginning on page <u>[66](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_199)</u> of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Company's independent registered public accounting firm, Baker Tilly US, LLP, which audited the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 (included in Item 8 of this annual report), has issued an audit report on the Company's internal control over financial reporting beginning on page <u>[67](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_202)</u> of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

**ITEM 9B – Other Information**

*(a)* None.

*(b)* During the year ended December 31, 2025, there were no Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K) or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (as defined in Item 408(c) of Regulation S-K) adopted or terminated by any director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) of the Company.

**ITEM 9C-Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections**

Not applicable.

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**PART III**

**ITEM 10 – Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance**

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned "Proposal 1– Election of Directors," "Corporate Governance" and "Shareholder Proposals" in the Company's 2026 Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Proxy Statement), which will be filed with the SEC no later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year.

Information regarding the executive officers of the Registrant is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned "Information about our Executive Officers" in the Proxy Statement.

The information regarding our Audit Committee and Financial Expert is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned "Corporate Governance" and "Audit Committee Matters" in the Proxy Statement.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees to our board of directors since last disclosed to stockholders.

Banner has adopted Policies and Procedures Governing Trading in Securities and Confidentiality of Insider Information for Directors, Officers and Employees ("Insider Trading Policy"). The Insider Trading Policy governs the purchase, sale and/or other disposition of our securities by directors, officers and employees and is reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations and Nasdaq listing standards. A copy of our Insider Trading Policy is filed as Exhibit 19 to this report.

Information regarding our policies and practices relating to equity awards is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" in the Proxy Statement.

**Code of Ethics**

The Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for our directors, officers (including its senior financial officers) and employees. The Code of Ethics and Business Conduct is reviewed by the Board on an annual basis and was most recently approved by the Board of Directors on July 22, 2025. A copy of the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct in substantially its current form was filed as an exhibit with Form 8-K on September 16, 2025, and is available without charge, upon request to Investor Relations, Banner Corporation, P.O. Box 907, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The Code of Ethics is also available on the Company's website at <u>www.bannerbank.com</u>.

We subscribe to the Ethicspoint reporting system and encourage employees, clients and vendors to call the Ethicspoint hotline at 1-866-ETHICSP (384-4277) or visit its website at www.Ethicspoint.com to report any concerns regarding financial statement disclosures, accounting, internal controls, or auditing matters. We will not retaliate against any of our officers or employees who raise legitimate concerns or questions about an ethics matter or a suspected accounting, internal control, financial reporting, or auditing discrepancy or otherwise assists in investigations regarding conduct that the employee reasonably believes to be a violation of federal securities laws or any rule or regulation of the SEC, federal securities laws relating to fraud against shareholders or violations of applicable banking laws. Non-retaliation against employees is fundamental to our Code of Ethics and there are strong legal protections for those who, in good faith, raise an ethical concern or a complaint about their employer.

**ITEM 11 – Executive Compensation**

Information required by this item regarding management compensation and employment contracts, director compensation, and compensation committee interlocks and insider participation is incorporated by reference to the sections captioned "Executive Compensation," "Directors' Compensation," and "Compensation Discussion and Analysis - Compensation and Human Capital Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation," respectively, in the Proxy Statement.

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**ITEM 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters**

(a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the Proxy Statement.

(b) Security Ownership of Management

Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the Proxy Statement.

(c) Change in Control

Banner is not aware of any arrangements, including any pledge by any person of securities of Banner, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of Banner.

(d) Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table sets forth information about equity compensation plans that were in effect at December 31, 2025:

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| Plan category | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights <sup>(1)</sup> | Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights <sup>(1)</sup> | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans <sup>(2)</sup> |
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | 425631 | n/a | 820352 |
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders |  |  |  |
| Total | 425631 |  | 820352 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents shares that are issuable pursuant to awards of restricted stock units for which there is no applicable exercise price.

<sup>(2)</sup> All the securities remaining available for future issuance under the equity compensation plans approved by security holders are available for issuance as stock awards.

**ITEM 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence**

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned "Related Party Transactions" and "Director Independence" in the Proxy Statement.

**ITEM 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services**

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned "Proposal 3– Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Proxy Statement.

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**PART IV**

**ITEM 15 – Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules**

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| (1) | Financial Statements |
|  | See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page <u>[64](#ibb45daecc88e4e54b6af686ca8c5782b_193)</u>. |
| (2) | Financial Statement Schedules |
|  | All financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or not required, or because the required information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto or in Part 1, Item 1. |
| (3) | The exhibits filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference to other documents are listed on the Index of Exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, immediately before the signatures. |

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**Item 16 - Form 10-K Summary.**

None.

**BANNER CORPORATION**

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| **Exhibit** | **Index of Exhibits** |
| 3{a} | <u>[Restated Articles of Incorporation of Banner Corporation \[incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 (b) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2022 (File No. 000-26584)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000093905722000155/banr8k51822exh31b.htm)</u> |
| 3{b} | <u>[Amended and Restated Bylaws of Banner Corporation \[incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 24, 2022 (File No. 000-26584)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000093905722000155/banr8k51822exh32.htm)</u> |
| 4.2 | <u>[Description of Capital Stock](banr-12312025xex42.htm)</u>. |
| 4.3 | <u>[Issuance of base indenture, first supplemental indenture and subordinated note \[incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed with Form 8-K on June 30, 2020 (File No. 000-26584)\]](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000093905720000281/banner8k620.htm)</u>. |
| 10{a}\* | <u>[Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, with Mark J. Grescovich \[incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 4, 2013 (File No. 000-26584\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000093905713000229/emp053013.htm)</u> |
| 10{b}\* | <u>[Form of Supplemental Executive Retirement Program Agreement with Gary Sirmon, Michael K. Larsen, Lloyd W. Baker, Cynthia D. Purcell and Richard B. Barton \[incorporated by reference to exhibits filed with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and the exhibits filed with the Form 8-K on May 6, 2008 (File No. 000-26584)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000093905708000131/k85-5.htm)</u> |
| 10{c}\* | <u>[Form of Employment Contract entered into with Peter J. Conner, Cynthia D. Purcell and Judith A. Steiner \[incorporated by reference to exhibits filed with the Form 8-K on June 25, 2014 (File No. 000-26584)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000092708914000234/bnr8k06014exh101.htm)</u> |
| 10{d}\* | <u>[2005 Executive Officer and Director Stock Account Deferred Compensation Plan \[incorporated by reference to exhibits filed with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 000-26584)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000101905609000318/ex10_s.htm)</u> |
| 10{e}\* | <u>[Entry into an Indemnification Agreement with each of the Registrant's Directors \[incorporated by reference to exhibits filed with the Form 8-K on January 29, 2010 (File No. 000-26584)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000093905710000018/ex101129.htm)</u> |
| 10{f}\* | <u>[2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan \[incorporated by reference as Appendix C to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 24, 2014 (File No. 000-26584)\] and amendments \[incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed on March 25, 2015 (File No. 000-26584)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000093905715000153/bnr8k32415exh101.htm)</u> |
| 10{g}\* | <u>[Forms of Equity-Based Award Agreements: Incentive Stock Option Award Agreement, Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement, Restricted Stock Award Agreement, Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement, and Performance Unit Award Agreement \[incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.2 - 10.7 included in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated May 9, 2014 (File No. 333-195835)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000093905714000210/s85914.htm)</u> |
| 10{h}\* | <u>[2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan \[incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 included in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated May 4, 2018 (File No. 333-224693)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000093905718000224/banners85418exh101.htm)</u> |
| 10{i}\* | <u>[Amended and Restated Executive Severance and Change in Control Plan and Summary Plan Description (Amended and Restated effective as of July 1, 2023) \[incorporated by reference to exhibit 10{j} included in the Form 10-Q dated June 30, 2023 (File No. 000-26584)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000094667323000025/banr-06302023xex10jcicplan.htm)</u> |
| 10{j}\* | <u>[2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan \[incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 included in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated August 30, 2023 (File No. 333-274273)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000094667323000030/banner2023omnibusincentive.htm)</u> |
| 10{k}\* | <u>[Form of Director Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Banner Corporation 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan \[incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 included in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated August 30, 2023 (File No. 333-274273)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000094667323000030/a2023plan-directorrsaogafi.htm)</u> |
| 10{l}\* | <u>[Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Banner Corporation 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan \[incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 included in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated August 30, 2023 (File No. 333-274273)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000094667323000030/a2023plan-directorrsuogafi.htm)</u> |

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| 10{m}\* | <u>[Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Banner Corporation 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan \[incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 included in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated August 30, 2023 (File No. 333-274273)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000094667323000030/a2023plan-employeersuogafi.htm)</u> |
| 10{n}\* | <u>[Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit Performance Award Agreement under the Banner Corporation 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan \[incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 included in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated August 30, 2023 (File No. 333-274273)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000094667323000030/a2023plan-execpsupogafinal.htm)</u> |
| 10{o}\* | <u>[2020 Banner Corporation Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan \[incorporated by reference to exhibits filed with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (File No. 000-26584)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000094667324000008/banr-1231x23xex10o2020bann.htm)</u> |
| 10{p}\* | <u>[2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan \[incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 included in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated November 5, 2025 (File No. 333-274273)\].](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000094667325000097/banrex1012025employeestock.htm)</u> |
| 14 | Code of Ethics [Registrant elects to satisfy Regulation S-K §229.406(c) by posting its Code of Ethics on its website at https://investor.bannerbank.com/ in the section titled Corporate Overview: Governance Documents]. |
| 19 | <u>[Insider Trading Policies and Procedures. \[incorporated by reference to exhibits filed with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (File No. 000-26584)\]](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000094667325000008/banr-12312024xex19insidert.htm)</u> |
| 21 | <u>[Subsidiaries of the Registrant.](banr-12312025xex21.htm)</u> |
| 23.1 | <u>[Consent of Registered Independent Public Accounting Firm – Baker Tilly US, LLP.](banr-12312025xex231.htm)</u> |
| 31.1 | <u>[Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.](banr-12312025xex311.htm)</u> |
| 31.2 | <u>[Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.](banr-12312025xex312.htm)</u> |
| 32 | <u>[Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.](banr-12312025xex32.htm)</u> |
| 97 | <u>[Policy Relating to Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation. \[incorporated by reference to exhibits filed with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (File No. 000-26584)\]](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946673/000094667324000008/banr-1231x2023xex97policyr.htm)</u> |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because XBRL tags are embedded within the XBRL document. |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. |
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. |
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
| 104 | The cover page from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101). |

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S**ignatures**

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|:---|:---|
| Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. | Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. |
|  | Banner Corporation |
| Date: February 25, 2026 | /s/ Mark J. Grescovich |
|  | Mark J. Grescovich |
|  | President and Chief Executive Officer |
|  | (Principal Executive Officer) |
| 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. | 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. |
| /s/ Mark J. Grescovich | /s/ Robert G. Butterfield |
| Mark J. Grescovich | Robert G. Butterfield |
| President and Chief Executive Officer; Director | Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
| (Principal Executive Officer) | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
| Date: February 25, 2026 | Date: February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ John R. Layman | /s/ Paul J. Walsh |
| John R. Layman | Paul J. Walsh |
| Director | Director |
| Date: February 25, 2026 | Date: February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ Connie R. Collingsworth | /s/ Ellen R.M. Boyer |
| Connie R. Collingsworth | Ellen R.M. Boyer |
| Director | Director |
| Date: February 25, 2026 | Date: February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ Margot J. Copeland | /s/Millicent Tracey |
| Margot J. Copeland | Millicent Tracey |
| Director | Director |
| Date: February 25, 2026 | Date: February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ Terry Schwakopf | /s/ Kevin F. Riordan |
| Terry Schwakopf | Kevin F. Riordan |
| Director | Director |
| Date: February 25, 2026 | Date: February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ Roberto R. Herencia | /s/ John Pedersen |
| Roberto R. Herencia | John Pedersen |
| Chairman of the Board | Director |
| Date: February 25, 2026 | Date: February 25, 2026 |

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## Exhibit 4.2

**<u>EXHIBIT 4.2</u>**

**DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK** 

*The following information summarizes certain features and rights of our capital stock. The summary does not purport to be exhaustive and is qualified in its entirety by reference to our articles of incorporation, bylaws, and to applicable Washington law.* 

**General** 

Banner's authorized capital stock consists of:

•  50,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share;

•  5,000,000 shares of non-voting common stock, $0.01 par value per share; and

•  500,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share.

As of January 31, 2026, there were 34,097,856 shares of Banner common stock issued and outstanding. No shares of Banner non-voting common stock and no shares of Banner preferred stock are currently outstanding. Banner's common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "BANR."

**Common Stock** 

Each share of Banner common stock has the same relative rights and is identical in all respects with each other share of Banner common stock. Banner common stock represents non-withdrawable capital, is not of an insurable type and is not insured by the FDIC or any other government agency.

Subject to any prior rights of the holders of any preferred or other stock of Banner then outstanding, holders of Banner common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as are declared by the board of directors of Banner out of funds legally available for dividends.

Except with respect to greater than 10% stockholders, full voting rights are vested in the holders of Banner common stock and each share is entitled to one vote. See "—Anti-Takeover Effects—Restrictions on Voting Rights." Subject to any prior rights of the holders of any Banner preferred stock then outstanding, in the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Banner, holders of shares of Banner common stock will be entitled to receive, pro rata, any assets distributable to stockholders in respect of shares held by them. Holders of shares of Banner common stock will not have any preemptive rights to subscribe for any additional securities which may be issued by Banner, nor do they have cumulative voting rights.

**Nonvoting Common Stock** 

The holders of Banner nonvoting common stock have no voting rights except as required by the Washington Business Corporations Act, which we refer to as the "WBCA," and as described in the next sentence. In addition to any other vote required by law, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Banner nonvoting common stock, voting separately as a class, is required to amend Banner's articles of incorporation to alter or change the designation, preferences, limitations or relative rights of all or part of the shares of Banner nonvoting common stock.

Except with respect to voting, Banner nonvoting common stock and Banner common stock have the same rights, preferences and privileges, share ratably in all assets of the corporation upon its liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, are entitled to receive dividends (other than certain stock dividends described in the next sentence) in the same amount per share and at the same time, as and if declared by Banner's board of directors, and are equal and identical in all other respects as to all other matters. In the event of any stock dividend having the effect of a stock split, stock combination or other reclassification of shares of either the Banner common stock or the Banner nonvoting common stock, the outstanding shares of the other class will be proportionately split, combined or reclassified in a similar manner, except that holders of Banner common stock will receive only shares of Banner common stock in respect of their shares of Banner common stock and holders of Banner nonvoting common stock will receive only shares of Banner nonvoting common stock in respect of their shares of Banner nonvoting common stock.

No transfer of shares of Banner nonvoting common stock by the initial holders of those shares (or such holders' affiliates) is permitted, except for specified permitted transfers or transfers to affiliates of the initial holders of the nonvoting common stock. Each share of nonvoting common stock will be converted automatically into one share of common stock upon a permitted transfer.

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In the event of any merger, consolidation, reclassification or other transaction in which the shares of Banner common stock are exchanged for or changed into other stock or securities, cash and/or any other property, each share of Banner nonvoting common stock will simultaneously be similarly exchanged or changed into an amount per whole share equal to the aggregate amount of stock, securities, cash and/or any other property that such Banner nonvoting common stock would be entitled to receive if it were converted into a share of Banner common stock immediately prior to such transaction. In case of any offer to repurchase shares, pro rata subscription offer, rights offer or similar offer to holders of Banner common stock, Banner is required to provide the holders of Banner nonvoting common stock the right to participate.

**Preferred Stock** 

Our Articles of Incorporation permit our board of directors to authorize the issuance of up to 500,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01, in one or more series, at such time or times and for such consideration as the board of directors of Banner may determine, without stockholder action. The board of directors of Banner is expressly authorized at any time, and from time to time, to issue Banner preferred stock, with such voting and other powers, liquidation preferences and participating, optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions, as are stated and expressed in the board resolution providing for the issuance. The board of directors of Banner is authorized to designate the series and the number of shares comprising such series, the dividend rate on the shares of such series, the redemption rights, if any, any purchase, retirement or sinking fund provisions, any conversion rights and any voting rights. The ability of Banner's board of directors to approve the issuance of preferred or other stock without stockholder approval could dilute the voting power or other rights or adversely affect the market value of our common stock and may make an acquisition by an unwanted suitor of a controlling interest in Banner more difficult, time-consuming or costly, or otherwise discourage an attempt to acquire control of Banner.

Shares of preferred stock redeemed or acquired by Banner may return to the status of authorized but unissued shares, without designation as to series, and may be reissued by Banner upon approval of its board of directors.

**Anti-Takeover Effects** 

The provisions of our Articles of Incorporation, our Bylaws, and Washington law summarized in the following paragraphs may have anti-takeover effects and could delay, defer, or prevent a tender offer or takeover attempt that a stockholder might consider to be in such stockholder's best interest, including those attempts that might result in a premium over the market price for the shares held by stockholders, and may make removal of the incumbent management and directors more difficult.

*Authorized Shares*. Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of 50,000,000 shares of common stock, 5,000,000 shares of non-voting common stock and 500,000 shares of preferred stock. These shares of common stock and preferred stock provide our board of directors with as much flexibility as possible to effect, among other transactions, financings, acquisitions, stock dividends, stock splits and the exercise of employee stock options. However, these additional authorized shares may also be used by the board of directors consistent with its fiduciary duty to deter future attempts to gain control of us. The board of directors also has sole authority to determine the terms of any one or more series of preferred stock, including voting rights, conversion rates and liquidation preferences. As a result of the ability to fix voting rights for a series of preferred stock, the board of directors has the power to the extent consistent with its fiduciary duty to issue a series of preferred stock to persons friendly to management in order to attempt to block a tender offer, merger or other transaction by which a third party seeks control of us, and thereby assist members of management to retain their positions.

*Restrictions on Voting Rights*. Our Articles of Incorporation provide for restrictions on voting rights of shares owned in excess of 10% of any class of our equity securities. Specifically, our Articles of Incorporation provide that if any person or group acting in concert acquires the beneficial ownership of more than 10% of any class of our equity securities without the prior approval by a two-thirds vote of our "Continuing Directors," (as defined therein) then, with respect to each vote in excess of 10% of the voting power of our outstanding shares of voting stock which such person would otherwise have been entitled to cast, such person is entitled to cast only one-hundredth of one vote per share. Exceptions from this limitation are provided for, among other things, any proxy granted to one or more of our "Continuing Directors" and for our employee benefit plans. Under our Articles of Incorporation, the restriction on voting shares beneficially owned in violation of the foregoing limitations is imposed automatically, and the Articles of Incorporation provide that a majority of our Continuing Directors have the power to construe the forgoing restrictions and to make all determinations necessary or desirable to implement these restrictions. These restrictions would, among other things, restrict voting power of a beneficial owner of more than 10% of our outstanding shares of common stock in a proxy contest or on other matters on which such person is entitled to vote.

*Board of Directors*. Our Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws were amended in May 2022 to eliminate staggered terms for directors and provide for the annual election of all directors. All directors are subject to annual elections.

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*Cumulative Voting, Special Meetings and Action by Written Consent*. Our Articles of Incorporation do not provide for cumulative voting for any purpose. Moreover, the Articles of Incorporation provide that special meetings of stockholders may be called only by our board of directors or by a committee of the board of directors. In addition, our Bylaws require that any action taken by written consent must receive the consent of all of the outstanding voting stock entitled to vote on the action taken.

*Stockholder Vote Required to Approve Business Combinations with Principal Stockholders*. The Articles of Incorporation require the approval of the holders of (i) at least 80% of the outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon (and, if any class or series of shares is entitled to vote thereon separately, the approval of the holders of at least 80% of the outstanding shares of each such class or series) and (ii) at least a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon, not including shares deemed beneficially owned by a "Related Person," for certain "Business Combinations" involving a Related Person, except in cases where the proposed transaction has been approved in advance by two-thirds of those members of Banner's board of directors who are unaffiliated with the Related Person and were directors prior to the time when the Related Person became a Related Person. The term "Related Person" is defined to include any individual, corporation, partnership or other entity (other than tax-qualified benefit plans of Banner) which owns beneficially or controls, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of the outstanding shares of common stock of Banner or an affiliate of such person or entity. The term "Business Combination" is defined to include: (i) any merger or consolidation of Banner with or into any Related Person; (ii) any sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, transfer, or other disposition of 25% or more of the assets of Banner to a Related Person; (iii) any merger or consolidation of a Related Person with or into Banner or a subsidiary of Banner; (iv) any sale, lease, exchange, transfer or other disposition of certain assets of a Related Person to Banner or a subsidiary of Banner; (v) the issuance of any securities of Banner or a subsidiary of Banner to a Related Person; (vi) the acquisition by Banner or a subsidiary of Banner of any securities of a Related Person; (vii) any reclassification of common stock of Banner or any recapitalization involving the common stock of Banner; or (viii) any agreement or other arrangement providing for any of the foregoing.

Washington law imposes restrictions on certain transactions between a corporation and certain significant stockholders. Chapter 23B.19 of the WBCA prohibits a "target corporation," with certain exceptions, from engaging in certain "significant business transactions" with an "Acquiring Person" who acquires 10% or more of the voting securities of a target corporation for a period of five years after such acquisition, unless (a) the transaction or acquisition of shares is approved by a majority of the members of the target corporation's board of directors prior to the date of the acquisition or, (b) at or subsequent to the date of the acquisition, the transaction is approved by a majority of the members of the target corporation's board of directors and authorized at a stockholders' meeting by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by the outstanding voting shares of the target corporation, excluding shares owned or controlled by the Acquiring Person. The prohibited transactions include, among others, a merger or consolidation with, or issuance or redemption of stock to or from, the Acquiring Person; the sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition or encumbrance of assets, to or with an Acquiring Person, with an aggregate market value equal to five percent or more of the aggregate market value of the target corporation's consolidated assets, outstanding shares or consolidated net income; termination of 5% or more of the target corporation's employees employed in Washington state, as a result of the Acquiring Person's acquisition of 10% or more of the target corporation's shares; or allowing the Acquiring Person to receive any disproportionate benefit as a stockholder. After the five-year period during which significant business transactions are prohibited, certain significant business transactions may occur if certain "fair price" criteria or stockholder approval requirements are met. Target corporations include all publicly-traded corporations incorporated under Washington law, as well as publicly traded foreign corporations that meet certain requirements. This summary of certain WBCA provisions does not purport to be complete.

*Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws*. Amendments to our Articles of Incorporation must be approved by our board of directors by a majority vote of the board of directors and by our stockholders by a majority of the voting group comprising all the votes entitled to be cast on the proposed amendment, and a majority of each other voting group entitled to vote separately on the proposed amendment; provided, however, that the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 80% of votes entitled to be cast by each separate voting group entitled to vote thereon (after giving effect to the provision limiting voting rights, if applicable) is required to amend or repeal certain provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, including the provision limiting voting rights, the provisions relating to the removal of directors, stockholder nominations and proposals, the approval of certain business combinations, calling special meetings, director and officer indemnification by us and amendment of our Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation. Our Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of our board of directors, or by a vote of 80% of the total votes entitled to vote generally in the election of directors at a duly constituted meeting of stockholders.

*Stockholder Nominations and Proposals*. Our Articles of Incorporation generally require a stockholder who intends to nominate a candidate for election to the board of directors, or to raise new business at a stockholder meeting to give not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' advance notice to the Secretary of Banner. The notice provision requires a stockholder who desires to raise new business to provide certain information to us concerning the nature of the new business, the stockholder and the stockholder's interest in the business matter. Similarly, a stockholder wishing to nominate any person for election as a director must provide us with certain information concerning the nominee and the proposing stockholder.

The cumulative effect of the restrictions on a potential acquisition of us that are contained in our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, and federal and Washington law, may be to discourage potential takeover attempts and perpetuate incumbent management, even though certain stockholders may deem a potential acquisition to be in their best interests, or deem existing management not to be acting in their best interests.

## Ex-21

**<u>EXHIBIT 21</u>**

**SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT**

**December 31, 2025**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Parent |  |  |
| Banner Corporation |  |  |
|  | Percentage of | Jurisdiction of State of |
| Subsidiaries | Ownership | Incorporation |
| Banner Bank <sup>(1)</sup> | 100% | Washington |
| Banner Capital Trusts V, VI, and VII <sup>(1)</sup> | 100% | Delaware |
| Springer Development, LLC <sup>(2)</sup> | 100% | Washington |
| Community Financial Corporation <sup>(2)</sup> | 100% | Oregon |
| Greater Sacramento Bancorp Statutory Trust II <sup>(1)</sup> | 100% | Delaware |
| Mission Oaks Statutory Trust I <sup>(1)</sup> | 100% | Delaware |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>Wholly-owned by Banner Corporation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>Wholly-owned by Banner Bank.

## Exhibit 23.1

**<u>EXHIBIT 23.1</u>**

**Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-239159) and Form S-8 (No. 333-224693, No. 333-274273 and No. 333-291295) of Banner Corporation (the "Company") of our report dated February 25, 2026, relating to the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of the Company, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025.

/s/ Baker Tilly US, LLP

Portland, Oregon

February 25, 2026

## Exhibit 31.1

**<u>EXHIBIT 31.1</u>**

**CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BANNER CORPORATION**

**PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934**

I, Mark J. Grescovich, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Banner Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this 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 report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this 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 report;

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 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

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 functions):

&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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|:---|:---|
| February 25, 2026 | /s/Mark J. Grescovich |
| | Mark J. Grescovich |
| | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**<u>EXHIBIT 31.2</u>**

**CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF BANNER CORPORATION**

**PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934**

I, Robert G. Butterfield, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Banner Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this 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 report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this 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 report;

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 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

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 functions):

&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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|:---|:---|
| February 25, 2026 | /s/ Robert G. Butterfield |
| | Robert G. Butterfield |
| | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Ex-32

**<u>EXHIBIT 32</u>**

**CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER**

**OF BANNER CORPORATION**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

The undersigned hereby certify in his capacity as an officer of Banner Corporation, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and in connection with this Annual Report on Form 10-K, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the report fully complies with the requirements of Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the information contained in the report fairly presents, in all material respects, the Company's financial condition and results of operations as of the dates and for the periods presented in the financial statements included in such report.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| February 25, 2026 | /s/ Mark J. Grescovich |
| | Mark J. Grescovich |
| | Chief Executive Officer |
| February 25, 2026 | /s/ Robert G. Butterfield |
| | Robert G. Butterfield |
| | Chief Financial Officer |

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