• Peoples Financial Services released its 2025 annual report, highlighting improved profitability as merger-related costs and credit provisioning that weighed on 2024 results rolled off.
• Balance sheet strategy shifted in fourth quarter via partial investment portfolio repositioning toward higher-yielding securities, with near-term losses expected to be recovered in 2026.
• Capital position strengthened through issuance of USD 85 million subordinated debt, with proceeds reinvested into bank to support organic lending growth.
• Digital expansion accelerated with Virtual Branch scaling customer engagement, followed by December launch of PSBT Now to enable faster online account opening.
• Physical footprint and operations were reshaped through new or relocated branches in Nanticoke, Manheim Township, Daleville, alongside consolidation of administrative functions into corporate center in Moosic.

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