Peoples Bancorp Inc. · NASDAQ:PEBO

Peoples Bancorp — Q1 2026 Earnings Presentation

24 slides from Peoples Bancorp's earnings presentation, Apr 21, 2026

  1. Slide 1: First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

    First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call April 21, 2026 1

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement

    Safe Harbor Statement Statements in this presentation which are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Ref

  3. Slide 3: Use of Non-US GAAP Financial Measures

    Use of Non-US GAAP Financial Measures This presentation contains financial information and performance measures determined by methods other than those in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). Management uses these “non-US GAAP” financia

  4. Slide 4: First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

    First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights • Diluted earnings per share of $0.81 exceeded consensus Net income was $29.0 million, or $0.81 of diluted earnings per analyst estimates of $0.80 share (“EPS”) • Negatively impacted by one-time annual employee-related • Net interest margin expanded 4 basis po

  5. Slide 5: Loan Balances by Segment

    Loan Balances by Segment Loan Balances and Yields Loan Balances by Segment (Dollars in billions) (As of Most Recent Quarter-End) 4% 13% 4% 24% 6.77% 6.71% 6.71% 6.54% 11% 6.47% $4.92 $5.15 $5.35 $5.46 $5.55 8% 24% 12% Residential real estate Home equity lines of credit $1.51 $1.45 $1.38 $1.30 $1.23

  6. Slide 6: North Star Leasing

    North Star Leasing North Star Leasing North Star Leasing by Segment (As of Most Recent Quarter-End) $690 $2,205 $3,027 $3,733 $7,483 22% $5,403 $1,383 $4,836 37% $4,484 $5,325 $3,819 14.49% 14.69% 14.43% 14.35% 14.24% 14.25% 13.99% 14.14% 14.13% 11% 13.80% 13.74% 6% 8% 8% 8% $162.7 $212.4 $220.9 $22

  7. Slide 7: North Star Leasing (High Balance Accounts)

    North Star Leasing (High Balance Accounts) High Balance Accounts We have significantly reduced our (Dollars in millions) exposure to high balance leases within $60.0 the North Star Leasing portfolio – The high balance portfolio declined nearly $50.0 85% compared to December 31, 2023 – At March 31, 2

  8. Slide 8: Asset Quality

    Asset Quality Asset Quality Metrics The allowance for credit losses was 3.99% 1.16% of total loans at March 31, 2026 3.79% 3.79% 3.80% – Nonperforming loans declined over 3.70% $3 million compared to the linked 3.52% 3.50% quarter, driven by reductions in loans 3.31% 90+ days past due and accruing –

  9. Slide 9: Provision for Credit Losses and Net Charge-Offs

    Provision for Credit Losses and Net Charge-Offs Provision for credit losses increased while the annualized net Net Charge-Offs charge-off rate declined compared to the linked quarter (Dollars in thousands) – Deterioration in macro-economic conditions used within our models drove the growth in provis

  10. Slide 10: Net Interest Income

    Net Interest Income Net Interest Income Accretion Income Net interest income declined (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) $0.6 million compared to the $91,049 $90,420 linked quarter, while net interest $85,255 $3,481 margin expanded by 4 basis points $1,794 – The lower net interest income

  11. Slide 11: Non-Interest Income

    Non-Interest Income Non-Interest Income Non-interest income, excluding gains and losses, grew (Dollars in thousands) $0.4 million compared to the linked quarter $28,254 – We recorded annual performance-based insurance commissions of $27,099 $26,272 $1.2 million, which we typically receive in the fir

  12. Slide 12: Non-Interest Expense

    Non-Interest Expense Non-interest expense grew $0.3 million compared to the linked quarter Non-Interest Expense – Annual one-time employee-related expenses totaling $1.5 million contributed to the (Dollars in thousands) increase – This increase was partially offset by declines in amortization of oth

  13. Slide 13: Deposits

    Deposits Deposit Balances and Costs Deposit Balances by Segment (Dollars in billions) (As of Most Recent Quarter-End) 3% 21% 12% 11% 1.84% 1.76% 1.76% 1.68% 1.52% 15% 12% $6.21 $6.11 $6.10 $6.06 $6.06 26% Non-interest-bearing deposits Interest-bearing demand accounts $1.53 $1.53 $1.54 $1.55 $1.59 Re

  14. Slide 14: Capital

    Capital Capital Metrics 13.75% 13.79% 13.78% 13.98% 13.71% 12.73% 12.89% 12.54% 12.39% 12.54% 12.29% 12.45% 12.10% 11.95% 12.11% 9.91% 10.14% 9.80% 9.83% 9.74% 8.79% 8.91% 8.34% 8.53% 8.26% 3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 Total risk-based capital ratio Tier 1 risk-based capital ra

  15. Slide 15: 2026 Outlook

    2026 Outlook Our current expectations for 2026, excluding non-core expenses and the proposed merger: Operating Leverage – Expect to generate positive operating leverage for 2026, compared to 2025 Net Interest Income – We anticipate our net interest margin will be between 4.00% and 4.20% for the full

  16. Slide 16: Proposed Merger Details

    Peoples é) nn BANCORP Proposed Merger Details NATIONAL CORPORATION 15

  17. Slide 17: Important Information for Investors and Shareholders

    Important Information for Investors and Shareholders This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities of Peoples. Peoples will file a registration statement on Form S-4 and other documents regarding the proposed transaction referenced in this p

  18. Slide 18: Compelling Strategic Rationale

    Compelling Strategic Rationale • Exceptional deposit franchise that addresses key strategic priorities of Peoples COMPELLING STRATEGIC • Low-cost of funding (1.27% MRQ(1) cost of deposits) and high balance sheet liquidity (58% FIT loan-to-deposit ratio) • In-market acquisition; familiarity with mark

  19. Slide 19: Overview of Citizens National Corporation (OTCPK: CZNL)

    Overview of Citizens National Corporation (OTCPK: CZNL) Franchise Highlights as of March 31, 2026 Combined Branch Footprint • Founded in 1909 as Paintsville Bank & Trust Co. PEBO* (127) CZNL (12) • Headquartered in Paintsville, KY • Operates 12 branches in eight Kentucky counties, which include John

  20. Slide 20: Top Deposit Franchise in Kentucky

    Top Deposit Franchise in Kentucky Citizens has a low loan-to-deposit ratio (58%), a high percentage of non-interest bearing deposits (30%) and a low cost of deposits (1.27% MRQ(1)) • #1 deposit market share in Johnson and Deposit Highlights Lawrence Counties CZNL (12) • Sticky relationships: 13+ yea

  21. Slide 21: Transaction Summary

    Transaction Summary Transaction Overview & Expected Financial Impact(1) Transaction Structure • Aggregate transaction value of $76.6 million(2) • Deal value per CZNL share of $78.39(3) & Consideration • Fixed exchange ratio of 2.10x PEBO shares plus $8.00 in cash for each CZNL share outstanding • De

  22. Slide 22: Comprehensive Due Diligence

    Comprehensive Due Diligence Highlights Key Diligence Focus Areas • Thorough review of all functional areas of Citizens, completed by Peoples’ seasoned due diligence team Business Overview & Credit & Asset Quality • In-depth document review Strategy • Management meetings covering each diligence focus

  23. Slide 23: Crossing the $10 Billion Threshold

    Crossing the $10 Billion Threshold Strategic Considerations How We Have Prepared • Peoples remains ready to cross the $10 billion asset threshold following years of steady, continuous preparation • We have proactively invested in the systems, infrastructure, talent and governance needed to seamlessl

  24. Slide 24: Transaction Highlights

    Transaction Highlights ATTRACTIVE FINANCIALLY LOW RISK COMMUNITY DEPOSIT BASE COMPELLING INTEGRATION IMPACT Acquisition of a best-in- Attractively priced Low-risk transaction given Combines two cultures class, in-market deposit transaction that balances shared vision, credit with strong commitment t

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